Oxford may be famous for its academics and architecture, but beyond the historic colleges lies a quietly thriving food scene. From Michelin starred countryside pubs and vibrant Japanese kitchens to artisan bakeries and cult burger joints, The Knife explores the restaurants shaping Oxford’s modern culinary identity today.

Once the gold standard of British dining, French cuisine shaped London’s restaurant scene through the 80s before quietly falling out of fashion. Today, it’s back, not as haute dining, but as relaxed, bistro-led cooking built on flavour, technique and pleasure. From the Roux brothers and Koffmann to today’s revival, this is the story of French food’s return.