African cuisine: the best places to taste it in Oxford

3 restaurant menus in United Kingdom, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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Lula's Ethiopian And Eritrean Cuisine
Lula's Ethiopian And Eritrean Cuisine
84/100 (388 ratings)
Restaurants
African
Ethiopian
Street Food
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
African
Vegan Options
Ethiopian
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Breakfast
Spiced Mushroom TIBS
Cake
Spicy Chicken
Cakes
Lamb
Beer
hot chocolate
Juice
Beetroot salad
Injera Bread with Spicy Chicken
Spicy Chicken & Gomen with Injera
Fast food
Street Food
African
Ethiopian
Serves Alcohol
Gift Cards Available
Digital Payments
Accepts Credit Cards
Family style
Non-smoking restaurants
Delivery
Takeout
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Lunch
Drinks
Breakfast
Dinner
Cheap Eats
"My family have been going to Lula’s since they started in Gloucester Green Market. So when we were planning our wedding, there was no question that..."
Selin Nugent
"Had the warmest welcome at Lula’s. There was some live music and the atmosphere was great! The food was so warming and flavourful - really enjoyed..."
Wiktoria Szkolnicka
"My God this place is delicious. The spicy chicken was to die for. I'm no stranger to ethiopian food and this is as good as it gets. I had to get two..."
Joy C
"A must visit restaurant for some delicious and exciting food! The food is fantastic and spices bring each dish alive with flavour. The Ethiopian..."
Richard Little
"I’ve always passed Lula’s Ethiopian cuisine on my way home & have always been intrigued as I have never had Ethiopian or Eritrean food before. A..."
Bibi Tukentegi
"Amazing food that tasted super fresh and made with the kind of thought that you only get from homemade meals - a real treat for eating out! It was..."
Shanon Pattenden
"5 stars is not enough for Auntie Lulas! I love this family run spot. The service and food was impeccable. Staff are so welcoming and couldn’t have..."
Jordan Doyle
"Amazing Ethiopian food in Oxford! We are huge Ethiopian food fans and Lula’s did not disappoint us! The warmth and graciousness of Mat and his..."
S M
"Situated close to the train station, it's away from most of the chain restaurants that dominate Oxford. The interior of the restaurant is bright,..."
Robin Gemmell
"Went for my pops 67th, with my 10 month old. Everyone was impressed, good amenities for tending to a 10 month old's needs. Food felt home cooked and..."
Chima Anya
Heat African Restaurant
Heat African Restaurant
70/100 (336 ratings)
Restaurants
African
African
Fried Fish
Ndole
Egusi and Pounded Yam
Beef
Jollof rice
African
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Mid-range
"Excellent meal and excellent service. If you're up for something a bit different then this is the place for you. Staff were lovely and explained what..."
Tony Brett
"Lovely Saturday night at Heat African Restaurant on Cowley Road Oxford. The food was great. Delicious "ekwan " . Beautifully spicy jollof. Excellent..."
Regine N
"Such unexpected delight to find this place in Oxford. Customer service is tops and the food is amazing. Nice décor and ambience. Enjoyed watching..."
Azeb Tadesse
"What a lovely experience. The customer service is wonderful. Really had a great time with my friends. The food was sumptuous and the drink was nice...."
ENEBELI ELIZABETH
"We were thrilled when we learned that Cowley Road was getting a West African restaurant and our first visit to HEAT did not disappoint us. We had..."
Dr Amber Murrey
"A very African experience, half the menu doesn't exist, and you pay as you order, but the place is friendly and the food was good - the curry goat..."
Merlin Llewelyn
"Great spot for some nice Afro vibes. Been here a few times now and I've enjoyed it every..."
Chukka
"Really friendly and the music and atmosphere is a whole vibe. The food is absolutely delish. Would definitely recommend..."
Tabitha Wafula
"Just got back from a great meal at African Heat. Highly reccomend the fried fish and Jollof rice. So tasty! The plantain was delicious and the Beef..."
Dan Barker
"Jus moved to Divinity rd and this place jus around the corner I’m a Afro beats fan so walked in to relax have a drink and listen to some..."
Kevin Dalton
"Went to this restaurant for the first time have to say the food was amazing staff were very attentive and as we had not eaten African food before..."
Dale Thiedeman
Pepe's Piri Piri
Pepe's Piri Piri
70/100 (2262 ratings)
Restaurants
Quick Bites
Fast Food
European
African
Fast food
Grill
Grill
European
Portuguese
Portuguese
Dinner
Lunch
Strawberry Cheesecake
Peri peri chicken
Half Chicken
Piri Piri Hot Wings
Chicken Steak Burger
Grilled Chicken Strips
The Wrap
Carrot Cake
Salad
Ice Cream
Wings
French Fries
Grilled Chicken Burger with Cheese
5x Chicken Nuggets
chicken burrito
Sit down
Grill
Fast food
European
Portuguese
African
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"The chicken was juicy and well spiced. Their portion of fries was large and satisfying. However, I feel like I waited for my order longer than I..."
Tinashe Ngwenya
"i was really impressed by their chick n rice, i chose the extreme sauce and it blew my head off! so spicy but really enjoyed it. The chips was also..."
Maz Islam
"The first restaurant I visited after landing from Toronto. Was suggested to me by a friend who lives in the UK. I got the half peri-peri chicken..."
Hasan Kanjee
"They do some really good piri piri grilled chicken in there 🍗 My favorite meal for years in there was the Prime Pitta which was always very nice..."
Amigow0w
"The best grilled chicken I had since I moved here 👌👌 The best thing is you can choose the type of sauce and level of spiciness according to..."
Diana Ghale
"If you are Chicken Lover looking to eat hot peri peri wing try Pepe's with hot chilli sauce . It was..."
Kera Malayalee - കേര മലയാളീ
"Tasty food . Clean shop & friendly..."
A Basit
"Very pleased with their service. They know how to do business. Food is good quality and tasty, prices are cheap, staff are very polite, and orders..."
Reza J
"I can never fault a company that owns up to their mistakes and makes it right, Just a shame I live in the place I do. Also the food and service..."
Frazer Cook
"Oh my God very delicious..."
Muhammad Khalid Mahmood
"I highly recommend Pepe’s Oxford, I’ve been to a few branches up and down the country but this one is by far the best out of the lot in all..."
Adil
"Great customer service and food came hot and tasty. Pepea got some tasty chicken. I've been eating from this branch from years now and chicken rice..."
Muhammad Zahid