Best Lunch Restaurants in Dorchester on Thames

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A photo of The Three Horseshoes Benson restaurant

1. The Three Horseshoes Benson

4.6

Exceptional(45)

$$$$

• Gastro Pub • Wallingford

Our delightful free house has been providing quality ales, friendly service and great food to localsand newcomers for over two centuriesWhether you sit by our open fires in candle light during the winter or relax in the sunlight in our largesecure gardens during the summer, we are a place to enjoy in all seasons.

2. Kibou Oxford

4.7

Exceptional(240)

$$$$

• Japanese • Oxford

Booked 51 times today

Bringing Tokyo-chic to Jericho, KIBOU Oxford on 11-12 Little Clarendon Street fuses vibrant Japanese dining with great design. Expect stunning murals, floral installations, and neon-lit booths in our stylish dining areas, including an open sushi kitchen, cocktail lounge, and lush Japanese garden. Our diverse menu features beautifully crafted moriawase sushi and sashimi platters, A5 grade wagyu, hearty ramen, crispy tempura and pillowy bao buns, alongside vegan options, teriyaki, katsu curry and a range of Japanese-inspired puds. Plus, sip signature Japanese cocktails, sake, and whiskies in our beautiful bar and lounge or check out our lunchtime Teishoku set menu for a great value lunch offering in Oxford.Discover KIBOU's fusion of classic Japanese flavours in a lively setting that feels like a Tokyo hidden gem.

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3. The Chequers at Burcot

4.7

Exceptional(1414)

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• British • Abingdon

Booked 13 times today

Outstanding food, fine wines & ales, an extensive cocktail menu and a warm, friendly atmosphere  await you at The Chequers at Burcot!Since 2006, multi award winning chef Steven Sanderson has been delighting his customers with a beautiful selection of delicious dishes that offer traditional values with a modern twist.Come and relax within our 400 year old inn beneath the ancient beams, and enjoy your meal in contemporary decor near an open fire that burns throughout the year.We opened 9 new boutique rooms in 2019 and these, together with the restaurant, means that The Chequers at Burcot in South Oxfordshire is perfect for those looking for a getaway, a staycation or accommodation for a business trip.

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4. Quod Restaurant & Bar

4.6

Exceptional(5687)

$$$$

• European • Oxford

Booked 70 times today

On Oxford’s bustling High Street, peering out onto St Mary’s Church and the iconic Radcliffe Camera, Quod Restaurant & Bar with its unrivalled location forms the lively hub of the Old Bank Hotel. Regulars and visitors alike flock to Quod for its broad menu of European classics. Head chef Rohan Kashid and his team produce daily blackboard specials, a weekday set lunch menu and afternoon teas.With a striking onyx bar, original artwork, and a private dining space, the ‘Red Room’ inside, outside, Quod’s Italian garden terrace provides a vibrant Mediterranean atmosphere in the hidden heart of the city.

5. No1 Ship Street

4.6

Exceptional(2795)

$$$$

• Contemporary British • Oxford

Booked 24 times today

No.1 Ship Street offers Oxfords most exciting food alongside its most astute service, over two floors. A Modern British brasserie with daily fish specials that include oysters, mussels and lobster.

6. Gino's

4.7

Exceptional(117)

$$$$

• Italian • Oxford

Booked 14 times today

Serving an impressive variety of authentic Italian favourites, Gino's well-priced menu, bustling yet low-key atmosphere and unmistakably delicious food have made it a firm favourite with locals, students and tourists.This family-run Italian restaurant offers guests the highlights of Italy's gastronomy, focusing on pizzas, an array of pasta dishes, fresh salads and quality meat and fish which are served, in true Italian style, in generous portions.Ideal for those after a great value lunch or a delicious quality dinner, Gino's will not disappoint. Minutes from the Ashmolean Museum, the New Theatre and the Oxford Playhouse, Gino's offers a slice of authentic Italian cuisine.

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7. The Ivy Oxford Brasserie

4.5

Awesome(8262)

$$$$

• British • Oxford

Booked 84 times today

The Ivy Oxford Brasserie is located on the bustling High Street in the heart of Oxford. Enjoy an accessible all-encompassing menu, serving British classics from dawn until dusk, including breakfast, elevenses, weekend brunch, lunch, afternoon tea, light snacks, dinner and cocktails.

8. Branca

4.7

Exceptional(2527)

$$$$

• Mediterranean • Oxford

Booked 31 times today

Welcome to Branca, our large and lively Mediterranean brasserie in Jericho. For us food is all about quality ingredients, honest cooking, big flavours and uncomplicated dishes. In other words buy decent stuff and keep it simple.

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9. Sticks'n'Sushi - Oxford

4.6

Exceptional(312)

$$$$

• Sushi • Oxford

Booked 33 times today

Located on the Roof Terrace in Westgate Shopping Centre, enjoy classic and creative sushi, sticks and Japanese-inspired cocktails with stunning views of Oxford’s historic spires. Perfect for quick lunches, leisurely dinners, celebrations and graduations. A sushi restaurant - even for those who don't like fish.

10. Gees

4.6

Exceptional(3233)

$$$$

• Mediterranean • Oxford

Booked 44 times today

Gees Restaurant & Bar is an independently-owned, restaurant, bar, and terrace set within North Oxford’s famous Grade II listed Victorian conservatory, once home to the Gee family’s greengrocers and floristry, just a ten-minute walk from Oxford’s city centre.Enjoyed by locals and visitors alike for the past four decades, Gees serves a distinctly Mediterranean-inspired menu using the best seasonal ingredients, simply prepared and expertly cooked by head chef Lee Parsons, featuring regional dishes of Spain, Portugal and Italy.The private dining space, Gees Gallery, upholds an authentic and organic feel, with bare stone walls, oak panelling and a flash of rich green marble, featuring its own private bar, entrance and art collection. Gees' Secret Garden provides an enchanting al fresco setting for delectable dishes and chic cocktails.Free parking for two hours is available just a short walk away on Canterbury Road and Bevington Road.

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Sharon
Northampton/Northamptonshire •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Staff lovely - friendly and attentive. Food delicious and decor beautiful.
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Kibou Oxford££££• Japanese• Oxford
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4.7
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Steve
Oxford/Oxfordshire •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
As always the service and food was exemplary. It was my wife and my Birthdays on the day and Maddy had left a card on our table and we both had complementary glasses of local champagne which was lovely. Cannot praise this place highly enough it is just a wonderful place to eat.
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The Chequers at Burcot££££• British• Abingdon
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4.7
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Anthony
Oxford/Oxfordshire •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
We regularly eat at Gino's before the theatre. Normally I go for my usual fix of pasta but this time I tried a pizza. It was as delicious as the pasta I usually have. Their menu doesn't vary much, but then it really doesn't need to as it's all so delicious. Thank you Gino's.
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Gino's££££• Italian• Oxford
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4.7
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Steve
Oxford/Oxfordshire •1 review
5.0
Dined on May 11, 2026
Superb, wonderful food, brilliant service, worth every penny, I wish it was my local!
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The Three Horseshoes Benson££££• Gastro Pub• Wallingford
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4.6
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Scott
Oxford/Oxfordshire •19 reviews
5.0
Dined on Apr 3, 2026
Always an excellent meal had. Great atmosphere and staff are very friendly.
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Victors Oxford££££• Contemporary American• Oxford
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4.3

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