"The High Street brasserie Oxford's power lunchers trust - head chef Rohan Kashid's fresh pasta and charcoal grill in a grand former bank, no Michelin star required."
About Quod
Quod occupies a dramatic former bank at 92-94 High Street, the lively dining hub of the Old Bank Hotel, looking out toward St Mary's Church and the Radcliffe Camera. Its double-height room works equally well for a solo lunch at the bar, a business dinner for eight or a celebration that needs to feel grand without a Michelin star to justify it. It is among the most reliable tables in our Oxford guide and the city's modern Italian scene.
It is the brasserie Oxford's professionals default to - handsome, consistent, and open all day when it matters.
The Kitchen
Head chef Rohan Kashid and his team cook intelligent modern Italian-British brasserie food. Pasta is made fresh daily - a crab linguine with chilli and lemon, a pappardelle with braised ox cheek that justifies the wait. Wood-fired pizzas come out of the open kitchen, and the charcoal grill turns out steaks, whole fish and seasonal vegetables, the protein-forward cooking Oxford's professional dining culture often wants. Daily blackboard specials and a weekday set lunch round it out.
The kitchen is reliable across every format, which is rarer than it sounds - consistency, not drama, is the point.
The Room
The room keeps the former bank's double-height ceilings and original architectural features, giving it a grandeur that suits both a quick two-course lunch and a long celebratory supper. The Italian garden terrace adds a Mediterranean corner in the hidden heart of the city, good for a morning coffee or an unhurried evening.
It runs busy at lunch and on weekends, so a reservation is wise, particularly around university events.
Not for
Not for a tasting-menu occasion or a quiet, intimate table - it is a busy, grand brasserie built for all-day dining and groups, not hushed fine dining.
Frequently Asked
What is Quod known for?
Modern Italian-British brasserie cooking on Oxford's High Street - head chef Rohan Kashid's fresh daily pasta, wood-fired pizzas and a charcoal grill, all in the grand former-bank room of the Old Bank Hotel.
Where is Quod in Oxford?
At 92-94 High Street in central Oxford, the dining hub of the Old Bank Hotel, looking toward St Mary's Church and the Radcliffe Camera.
How much does Quod cost?
It sits in the moderate $$ band, with mains roughly £16-30; a weekday set lunch and an all-day menu keep it accessible.
Does Quod have outdoor seating?
Yes - its Italian garden terrace offers a Mediterranean-style courtyard in the centre of Oxford, good for coffee, lunch or an evening drink.
Do I need to book Quod?
Reservations are recommended, particularly for lunch, weekends and during university events, when the brasserie is busiest.
Reserve a Table
Reserve at Quod
Reservations are recommended, especially for lunch and weekends around university events. Find it at 92-94 High Street in the Old Bank Hotel, central Oxford.
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Practical Information
Address92-94 High Street, central Oxford
NeighbourhoodHigh Street, central Oxford
CuisineModern Italian-British
PriceMains roughly £16-30; a weekday set lunch and all-day menu keep it accessible
Dress CodeSmart casual
SeatingA grand double-height former bank with an Italian garden terrace
ReservationReservations recommended, especially for lunch and weekends
