Heritage flavours. Oxford character.

Historic dining rooms on Oxford’s High Street, near Carfax Tower.

Shezan Oxford
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Heritage-inspired Indian cooking

Step upstairs from Oxford’s historic High Street, near Carfax Tower, into dining rooms that have welcomed guests since 1915. Set within a 17th-century Grade II listed building, Shezan brings together Mughal classics with contemporary approach to modern dining with food prepared in our own kitchen and served with warm hospitality.

A variety of Indian dishes on a wooden table, including curry, rice, naan bread, and colorful vegetables, with decorative metalware and bowls.
 
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  • Proper Indian cuisine cooked with knowledge and skill.

    Tripadvisor review

  • The food exceeded my extremely high standards. Even the rice was among the best I've ever had.

    Yelp review

  • Glad we came across this lovely restaurant - great atmosphere - lovely food and friendly staff. Good vegetarian choices too.

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  • Best Bangladeshi/Indian food in Oxford! I was reminded what it used to be like back home! Great cooking, good portions, friendly staff, cozy atmosphere.

    Google review

  • This restaurant was awesome!! I thought Mom was cooking in the kitchen the food was so good.

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  • The best Indian food I've ever had in England or America.

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Overhead view of a wooden table with a person cutting grilled vegetable skewers. The table has a bowl of white rice, a glass of white wine, a small bowl of green chutney, and a brass tray with spices and turmeric. A decorative candle holder with a ca
Close-up of a blue menu with the word 'Shezan' in yellow and red, and the text 'Serving as dining rooms since 1915' underneath, in a restaurant setting with colorful decorative lights in the background.
A variety of Indian dishes and spices arranged on a wooden table, including rice, naan, grilled vegetables, and curry.
A white plate with various colorful spices like red chili powder, turmeric, and cumin, placed on a wooden table. Additionally, a small copper container with green chutney is in the background.
An overhead view of various Indian dishes and drinks on a wooden table, including naan bread, rice, curry, grilled vegetables, flatbread, and assorted chutneys and sauces.
A table set for a meal with various dishes, including fried chicken, bread, and beverages, in a dining room with wooden furniture and decorative jewelry displays.
A close-up of a traditional Indian or Middle Eastern dining setup on a wooden table. It features ornate brass and silver bowls with spices, a glass of water, a dark decorative pitcher, and various dishes in the background.