
In Anita's Kitchen - Exclusive Indian Dining - Bookings Only
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About In Anita's Kitchen - Exclusive Indian Dining - Bookings Only
In Anita's Kitchen serves modern Indian dining on Pound Cl in Kidlington, hosted in the cook's own home rather than a restaurant dining room. Each course is prepared in front of guests, who watch the dishes being made while the host talks through the ingredients and techniques and passes on cooking tips along the way. The multi-course Indian menu can be arranged as vegetarian or vegan, and a mango dessert closes the meal. Reservations are required, and the private dining room takes small groups booked in advance, typically parties of around four to six, with milestone birthdays among the occasions it hosts. Many guests come back for a second sitting.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree of charge street parking · On-site parking · Plenty of parking
- AccessibilityDoes not have assistive hearing loop
- DietaryServes vegan dishes · Serves vegetarian dishes
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention authentic indian cooking tips, private dining in her home, cooked in front of you and vegetarian and vegan menu.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention authentic indian cooking tips, private dining in her home, cooked in front of you and vegetarian and vegan menu.
Customer Review Summary
The draw reviewers return to most is the multi course Indian meal cooked in front of them in the host's own home, with each dish explained as it comes together, ingredients, techniques and flavour layering included. One group celebrating a fiftieth birthday describes a seven course vegetarian menu paced across the evening; another family was served an entirely vegan Indian spread they called the best Indian food they had tried, finishing with a mango dessert. Close behind is the hosting itself, repeatedly described as warm and welcoming, with guests saying they were greeted like old friends. Several single out the freely shared cooking tips they hoped to try at home, and one likens the format to a private supper club crossed with a hands on masterclass. Reviewers also note the table presentation and the private dining setting. Multiple visitors say they have come twice, and several mention they have already booked, or plan to book, another evening.
Customer Review Summary
The draw reviewers return to most is the multi course Indian meal cooked in front of them in the host's own home, with each dish explained as it comes together, ingredients, techniques and flavour layering included. One group celebrating a fiftieth birthday describes a seven course vegetarian menu paced across the evening; another family was served an entirely vegan Indian spread they called the best Indian food they had tried, finishing with a mango dessert. Close behind is the hosting itself, repeatedly described as warm and welcoming, with guests saying they were greeted like old friends. Several single out the freely shared cooking tips they hoped to try at home, and one likens the format to a private supper club crossed with a hands on masterclass. Reviewers also note the table presentation and the private dining setting. Multiple visitors say they have come twice, and several mention they have already booked, or plan to book, another evening.
Featured reviews
- tom lewis
“This was a very special treat! Anita is the perfect hostess as well as a brilliant cook. Like the best of traditional cooks, taught by her mother, not by recipes and scales, but by learning from generations of experience, to hone careful, loving skills and uses all her senses to cook and layer flavours. Anita has attention to detail not just with the food that she demonstrates, but also with the ambiance in her lovely home and beautiful table presentation. The atmosphere she creates for the guests in her home makes for a flavour filled, joyous experience and she freely gives tips on the ways to achieve the nuances of flavours. We highly recommend this experience and we will be booking another evening soon”
- Michelle Watts
“We had a wonderful private dining experience celebrating my best friend’s 60th birthday. Anita was an amazing host - warm, welcoming and manages to do all this whilst creating absolutely delicious food. …”
- Sal V
“We booked 'In Anita’s Kitchen' to celebrate a friend’s 50th birthday and it turned out to be one of the most special dining experiences we’ve ever had. There were six of us and Anita welcomed us into her home like old friends. The setting is intimate and relaxed, which made the whole evening feel incredibly comfortable and personal. Anita prepared a beautiful 7-course vegetarian menu, cooking each dish in front of us and talking us through the ingredients, techniques and little tips that make such a difference. It felt like a cross between a private supper club and a hands-on cooking masterclass, but without any pressure, just pure enjoyment. Every course was delicious, thoughtfully put together and full of flavour, and the pacing of the evening was perfect. What really made it extra special, though, was Anita herself: warm, knowledgeable, and a genuinely wonderful host who made everyone feel included and at ease. It was a wholesome, memorable experience and such a unique way to celebrate a milestone birthday. If you’re looking for something more personal than a restaurant and love great freshly cooked food, I can’t recommend this experience highly enough. Thank you Anita! Sailesh”
- Kate
“Absolutely fabulous!!! This is the second time we have visited and Anita always delivers a tremendous evening full of great food and a fun, inviting atmosphere! …”
- Graham 306
“4 of us had a really enjoyable evening at Anita's Kitchen. Anita was very hospitable and welcoming. She cooked a wonderful selection of indian dishes explaining what she was doing throughout. The food was exceptionally good. Would definitely book this again.”
Highlights
- Serves great dessert
- Popular for popular for lunch
- Popular for popular for dinner
- Popular for good for solo dining
Amenities
- Free of charge street parking
- Accepts reservations
- Serves dine-in
- Serves vegan dishes
- Casual
- On-site services not available
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- Has private dining room
- Serves brunch
- Serves lunch
- Serves dessert
- Has table service
- Good for solo dining
- Offerings· 2
- Serves healthy options
- Serves vegetarian dishes
- Accessibility· 1
- Does not have assistive hearing loop
- Parking· 2
- On-site parking
- Plenty of parking
- Dining options· 2
- Serves dinner
- Has seating
- Planning· 2
- Reservations required
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Popular for· 2
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
- Facilities· 1
- Has toilet
- Crowd· 1
- Good for groups