
La Smorfia Oxford
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About La Smorfia Oxford
La Smorfia Oxford is a Neapolitan restaurant at 247 Cowley Rd in Oxford, where gluten-free cooking runs through much of the menu. Gluten-free pizza, including a special margherita, sits alongside gluten-free desserts, and the team is knowledgeable about coeliac needs as well as vegan and lactose-free requests and allergies. The pizza follows the Neapolitan style, with Caputo flour and San Marzano tomatoes on display in the restaurant. Pasta dishes include a vegetarian option. A small shop on site sells gluten-free pasta and fresh cannoli. The dessert list also carries tiramisu and profiteroles. Dogs are welcome.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree street parking · Parking
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, restroom, seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids
- DietaryVegan options · Vegetarian options
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention gluten free pizza, neapolitan style pizza, vegetarian pasta dish and gluten free cannoli.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention gluten free pizza, neapolitan style pizza, vegetarian pasta dish and gluten free cannoli.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers come above all for the gluten free cooking, with several describing safe, dependable meals for coeliac diners. One praises a gluten free special margherita pizza whose dough had good texture, another mentions a small shop selling gluten free pasta and fresh cannoli, and a vegan, lactose intolerant diner says the desserts could not be told apart from regular ones. Close behind are the Neapolitan pizzas, described as extremely tasty, with reviewers noting the San Marzano tomatoes and flour on display, plus a vegetarian pasta that left one diner in raptures. Service is called attentive, kind and knowledgeable about allergies, and the back garden is called pretty. The main complaint is dessert: one diner found a tiramisu and a white chocolate profiterole served in plastic cups that tasted nothing like dessert. Another reviewer wished delays were announced when booking, and found the white spotlights too bright for the romantic mood. One pre-theatre diner ended the evening calling the meal excellent value.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers come above all for the gluten free cooking, with several describing safe, dependable meals for coeliac diners. One praises a gluten free special margherita pizza whose dough had good texture, another mentions a small shop selling gluten free pasta and fresh cannoli, and a vegan, lactose intolerant diner says the desserts could not be told apart from regular ones. Close behind are the Neapolitan pizzas, described as extremely tasty, with reviewers noting the San Marzano tomatoes and flour on display, plus a vegetarian pasta that left one diner in raptures. Service is called attentive, kind and knowledgeable about allergies, and the back garden is called pretty. The main complaint is dessert: one diner found a tiramisu and a white chocolate profiterole served in plastic cups that tasted nothing like dessert. Another reviewer wished delays were announced when booking, and found the white spotlights too bright for the romantic mood. One pre-theatre diner ended the evening calling the meal excellent value.
Featured reviews
- Alison Warry
“One in party has coeliac disease but was able to enjoy the special margherita pizza safely. The dough had good texture despite being gluten free. The rest of the food was very good and excellent value for money. We ate pre-theatre.”
- Joanne Clarke
“What an amazing place. Absolutely fabulous gluten free and gluten pizzas. Unbelievably attentive and sincere service. Nice ambience. And just amazing to be able to safely eat gluten free. Thoroughly recommend.”
- Sally Dawson
“We really enjoyed our meal at La Smorfia on Sunday evening. My husband and I had pizza and our adult daughter, who is not easily impressed, had a vegetarian pasta dish and was in raptures about it. The place had a lovely feel to it.”
- Chloe Palfrey
“This was a fantastic experience but more specifically a gluten free one! Service was great, both servers were so kind and considerate, both clearly trained on handling dietary needs! Its a relief when dining out with a coeliac to have a seamless experience and delicious food. Next time we are down from coventry we will absolutely stop here again!”
- Gluten Free Traveller
“Very tasty Italian food! Loads of gluten free options and staff very knowledgeable about being coeliac. They also have a small shop selling lots of gluten free food like pasta and fresh cannoli's which are delicious!”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
“Authentic Italian restaurant in Oxford: cozy atmosphere for good times and memories!”
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great wine list
- Live music
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
Amenities
- Wi-Fi
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Free street parking
- Accepts reservations
- Outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed outside
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- Delivery
- Takeout
- Dine-in
- Good for kids
- Vegan options
- Bar onsite
- Offerings· 10
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Hard liquor
- Healthy options
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Planning· 1
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Dining options· 8
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Counter service
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
- Crowd· 1
- Groups
- Accessibility· 2
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
- Service options· 1
- Onsite services
- Highlights· 4
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great wine list
- Live music
- Facilities· 2
- Gender-neutral restroom
- Restroom
- Atmosphere· 3
- Casual
- Cozy
- Trendy
- Parking· 1
- Parking
Location
Restaurants near La Smorfia Oxford
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- Pizza Roma4.3770.1 mi£10–20
tasty pizza dough, halloumi pastry, free tasters from owner
- Antep Kitchen4.83,0880.1 mi£20–30Outdoor seatingVegan optionsVegetarian options
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| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Smorfia OxfordOutdoor seating · Vegan options · Vegetarian options | 4.8443 | — | £10–20 | gluten free pizza, neapolitan style pizza, vegetarian pasta dish |
| Yeti (Oxford)Wheelchair accessible | 4.7838 | 0 mi | — | momos, peshwari naan, lamb curry |
| Pizza Roma | 4.377 | 0.1 mi | £10–20 | tasty pizza dough, halloumi pastry, free tasters from owner |
| Antep KitchenOutdoor seating · Vegan options · Vegetarian options | 4.83,088 | 0.1 mi | £20–30 | birthday celebration with music, Kuşbaşılı Alinazik, complimentary fresh flatbread |
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