Kosk Restaurant, Banbury

You'll find Kosk tucked into Banbury's High Street, where it's quietly become the place locals actually want to eat. The room's unpretentious but done right—enough atmosphere to feel like an occasion without the faffiness. What matters is the food: chargrilled lamb that's properly seasoned, mezze plates that arrive when they should, and a kitchen that respects the ingredients rather than overcomplicating them. It's the sort of place where you can tell the owners care, and it shows in nearly everything that hits your table.