Arbequina

Top 1% of restaurants in Oxford
7/10

What the experts agree on

Arbequina delivers authentic, sensational tapas in a quirky converted chemist with vintage charm. The standout tortilla is legendary, and you'll find refined flavors at refreshingly reasonable prices—think Barrafina's quality without the premium tag.

3 expert reviews
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
Bib Gourmand
"A simply furnished, bohemian tapas bar: sit downstairs by the vintage stainless steel counter or upstairs in the bay window. The concise menu offers tasty, authentic, filling tapas dishes" Full review
Independent Independent
"Whether from banquette or bay window, Arbequina delivers refined and relaxed in perfect measure...and best of all, in all its oozy, golden glory, rustled up behind the steel counter: the best tortilla"
Time Out Time Out
"Divine tapas in sexy surrounds. Set in a converted chemist, this tapas restaurant on Cowley Road is worth a detour out of the city centre. The food at Arbequina is sensational, so no..."



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