AMERICA

Old Orleans
Threeways House, George Street
Trendy venue that offers a Mexican twist on dishes made famous in the Deep South of the USA. Expect not only burgers but also cocktails in the top bar.
Tel: 792718
Price: £11
Open: 11am-11pm (Mon-Sat); 12pm-10.30pm (Sun)

AUSTRALIA

Bar Oz
8 Market Street
Half-pound burgers cooked Aussie-style on the grill. Fish and chips, and other snacks as well.
Tel: 248388
Price: £6 (two courses)
Open: 11am-11pm (Mon-Sat), 12pm-10.30pm (Sun)

CHINA

Oriental Condor
20-21 Park End Street
Popular student haunt with an open kitchen, so you can watch the chef cook your meal.
Tel: 250988
Price: £15
Open: 12pm-11.30pm

Liaison
29 Castle Street
More upmarket venue, frequented by professionals and families. Renowned for its excellent seafood - crab, lobster and bass in particular.
Tel: 242944
Price: £15
Open: 12.30pm-2.30pm, 6pm-midnight

ENGLAND

The Trout Inn
195 Godstow Road, Wolvercote
A couple of miles out of town, but well worth a visit. Good selection of food in a beautiful riverside setting made famous by the Inspector Morse series.
Tel: 302071
Price: £12
Open: 12pm-9pm (9.30pm, Fri-Sat)


FRANCE

Ma Belle
11 Wheatsheaf Yard, Blue Soar Street
Traditional French cuisine, but no frogs legs or snails! Coq-au-vin and salmon in a white wine sauce are both favourites. Special menus for party groups.
Tel: 722473
Price: From £11
Open: Mon-Tue (12 noon- 3pm, 6-10.30pm), Wed-Sun (12noon- 10.30pm)

GREECE

Greek Taverna
272 Banbury Road
"You won't leave here hungry," is the boast from this traditional restaurant. The favoured eating pattern is dips, followed by meat, then fish and finally pudding.
Tel: 316983
Price: From £10
Open: 12pm-2pm, 6pm-10.30pm

INDIA, PAKISTAN & BANGLADESH

Aziz Indian Cuisine
228-230 Cowley Road
Daily specials and a Sunday lunchtime buffet are two features of this award-winning curry house. Good value.
Tel: 794945
Price: £15
Open: 12pm-2.15pm, 6pm-11.15pm

Cafe Zouk Indian and Balti Cuisine
1st Floor, 135 High Street Oxford
Food individually blended, with a distinctive range of unique dishes. No artificial ingredients in the food. High quality and very central.
Tel: 01865 251600
Price: £12 - £13
Open: Weekdays 12pm-2.30pm, 6pm-11.30pm, Sun 6pm-11:00
Website: www.cafezouk.co.uk

Jamal's Tandoori Restaurant
108 Walton Street
Korai chicken, at £7.75, is a popular choice, while special deals are on offer for large groups of students. The Sunday buffet costs £7.95.
Tel: 250988
Price: From £12
Open: Mon-Sat 12pm-2.30pm, 6pm-11.30pm. Sun 12 noon-11pm

INDONESIA

ITALY

La Dolce Vita
215 Banbury Road
Family-run business that has been in Oxford for 35 years. Full of character and characters, with a selection of traditional Italian meals, made in-house.
Tel: 553990
Price: From £15
Open: 12pm-2.30pm, 6pm-11pm

Pizza Piazza (formerly Pizza Organic)
260 Banbury Road
Versatile eatery, which includes a restaurant, coffee bar and take-away. This venue is packed out for most of the day, and booking is advisable.
Tel: 554117
Price: From £10
Open: 9am-11.30pm

Pizza Hut
10 High Street
Cheap pizzas that taste pretty good.
Tel: 724473
61 George Street
Tel: 790089

Pizza Express
Golden Cross, Cornmarket Street
Posher than Pizza Hut, but also more pricey. Good puddings.
Tel: 790442

Mario & Mario
103 Cowley Road
Good value Italian tucker in a friendly atmosphere
Tel: 722955

JAMAICA

Hilo's Jamaican Eating House
68 Cowley Road
Large portions of reggae, soul and rock'n'roll mixed with friendly staff make for a unique atmosphere. Tropical fruits, vegetables, fish and chicken are on the menu.
Tel: 725984
Price: From £12
Open: Lunch, by appointment, evenings 7pm-12am

JAPAN

Edamame
15 Hollywell Street
An informal atmosphere is encouraged by the management, with good food at very affordable prices.
Tel: 246916
Price: Lunch from £6; evening from £11
Open: Lunch 11.30am-14.30pm (not Mon), 12noon-16.30pm (Sun); Evenings 5pm-8.30pm (Fri-Sat)

MIDDLE EAST

Al-Shami
25 Walton Street
A number of cold and hot Lebanese dishes to chose from, with a range of kebabs and special salads.
Tel: 310066
Price: £15
Open: 12pm-12am

LB's
Banbury Road
Good-humoured service complements delicious take-away Lebanese specialities. Tabbouli, falafel and hommos are freshly prepared.
Tel: 311660
Price: £8
Open: Until late

MONGOLIA

Mongolian Wok
67-69 George Street
Grab a bowl, pick your food and watch it being cooked. A sociable and friendly environment, and a good choice for parties.
Tel: 792919
Price: £9.50
Open: 12pm-2.30pm, 6pm-11.30pm (Mon-Thu), 5pm-12am (Fri), 5-11pm (Sun)

MOROCCO

Blue Palms
7 South Parade
Couscous, chick peas, and pitta bread can be mixed with various meats, including lamb.
Tel: 559653
Price: Set menu £14