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Proper Italian pasta done right on Gloucester Green—fresh, unfussy, and genuinely excellent.
🍴 restaurantcasuallivelyrelaxedtraditionalitalian restaurant
You'll find yourself tucked away on Gloucester Green, where this spot has quietly become one of Oxford's most reliable places for a proper meal. The formula is refreshingly straightforward: they make their pasta, they sauce it well, and they don't mess about with unnecessary nonsense. Walking in, you're greeted with genuine warmth rather than fuss, and the room has that easy, unpretentious energy that makes you want to linger over a second glass of wine. Whether you're after handmade ravioli or a simple cacio e pepe, you'll get honest cooking that respects the ingredient rather than trying too hard to impress.
Known for
- ★handmade fresh pasta
- ★uncomplicated Italian cooking
- ★casual neighbourhood atmosphere
- ★reliable weekday lunches
- ★genuine hospitality without pretension