CuttleFish

Very nice place with a Mediterranean vibe if you are into fish. Their portions are hearty and I can highly recommend their fish soup and fritto misto. It’s perfect for both a date night or a night out with friends.

Black squid ink spaghetti with mixed seafood is amazing! Loaded with various pump fresh-looking goodies. The sauce is tomatoey, gently garlicky, with a warm hint of spiciness, and perfectly coats the pasta. Lights up my day in the rainy weather. (Thanks for providing the spoon. I literally emptied my bowl with it. ❤️) One of the best-tasting pastas I’ve had in the UK so far. (Of course many handmade ones are lovely but this sauce is phenomenal.) Oysters are fresh and burst with the flavor of sea. Very warm and friendly service— carrying the heavy blackboard of “today’s special” to my table!! The dishes came so fast that I didn’t even have the chance to open my book. The comfort food menu! Probably one of the few reasons for me to want to move to Oxford (from Cambridge). Brunch menu also looks nice. I was attracted by the Oxford Blue cheese but I have decided what to order for lunch. Maybe next time. And the caviars! Next time next time. It’s definitely worth hopping on the bus from city center and taking a stroll back.

Four of us came for lunch on a slow Tuesday. It was a first time visit for all of us. We had a bit of expectation before arrival due to recommendations from others. While none of the dishes would be described as awful, there was nothing to remind us to come again soon. Somehow all the dishes looked better than they tasted. Our waitress was enthusiastic and helpful, but that wasn’t enough to keep us coming back.