Giggling Squid - Oxford

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  Lesley Taylor

  ·1 month ago

  “Lovely lunch for a birthday celebration. Nisha was very helpful and enthusiastic. Made for a great first, but not last, visit”

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  Charlie McKim

  ·1 month ago

  “We were extremely well looked after by Hasan! The food and drinks were delicious and reasonably priced. Very good for gluten allergy and they are coeliac friendly with a dedicated GF menu. Thank you for a lovely evening!”

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  Ashley Walters

  ·2 months ago

  “My wife and I had a wonderful meal at Giggling Squid today, 23 July 2026. This was my 62nd birthday treat and we had a wonderful time. We were served by 2 waitresses one was called Nisha and not sure of the name of the other one. Thank you for great service for our first time here at GS.”

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  Bonny Wilson

  ·2 months ago

  “Super cute floral interior that makes you think you are in a High Tea spot. The chick pea appetizer is amazing! The rest of the items we ordered just missed. Too much Anise in the curry, too much tofu in the chicken pad thai, the green papaya salad was medieval torture in its spice level, the drunken ribs were just ok, the sticky rice had to be manhandled with multiple cutlery to be separated. All perfectly edible but just not great. The 3 of us have had a lot of thai food in a lot of different countries (including Thailand) and all I can say is sadly it just missed. Kind of pricey for meh.”

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  Liberty Jones

  ·3 months ago

  “Came here for my Dads 50th birthday, there was 9 of us for the celebration. We felt like we’d been forgotten when it came to ordering food/drinks as we had to ask multiple different servers for attention. We didn’t have a dedicated server so everything seemed a bit unorganised even though the restaurant wasn’t busy. Never got asked if our food was okay or if we needed any more drinks. The food was okay although my salmon was overcooked. Some starters also came out lukewarm. We spent £350 altogether with a £30 service charge, for the amount we paid we’d expect better service. Disappointing as this was our first impression and had high hopes”

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  Julie from Oxfordshire

  ·4 months ago

  “We came with friends on 16th May 2026 - have visited previously but not for several years. The food was tasty and service good. Only small gripe is the cost - which was £140 for 4 starters, 4 mains, two rice and 4 soft drinks.”

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  Piotr Michalski

  ·4 months ago

  “Having visited Giggling Squid several times before, I was looking forward to returning for my wife's birthday celebration. Unfortunately, this visit didn't quite meet the high standards we've come to expect. While the food was enjoyable, the overall experience was let down by the service. The restaurant didn't seem particularly busy, yet we spent a considerable amount of time waiting for attention after being seated. Throughout the evening, it felt as though our table had been forgotten on a few occasions, which was disappointing given the special occasion. What made this especially frustrating is that previous visits have always been excellent, which is why we chose Giggling Squid for the celebration in the first place. I'm hoping this was simply an off night, as the restaurant has consistently delivered great experiences in the past. Unfortunately, this time it left us feeling a little disappointed.”

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  Annemijn Thomson

  ·5 months ago

  “Our server Priya was very nice and knowledgeable about celiac. You can also scan the QR-code on the menu and it tells you what is glutenfree. It's best to already do this before entering the restaurant, because the internet connection is not great. You can find everything on there website. The food was amazing! Everything was marked non-gluten which made me feel extra safe. The food came out on time and tasted very nice! The decor was very cute and the place was way bigger then I expected it. Would definitely come back!”

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  Rachel

  ·7 months ago

  “​This is the go-to spot for the most cost-effective and consistently delicious Thai food. Their lunch set menu is especially great value for the price. ​A huge plus for me was the Pad Thai—they cook the bean sprouts thoroughly, so there’s none of that raw, fishy smell you sometimes get. The curries and chicken wings are solid and tasty, but the absolute stars of the show are the fried squid and the dumplings. ​The fried squid is hands down the best I’ve ever had in my life. The dumplings are also fantastic, with no gamy smell from the meat at all. No matter what main dish I try, I always make sure to order these two on the side. ​The interior is beautifully designed and great for photos. It’s also a perfect spot for takeaway on those days you just don't feel like cooking. ​Parking tip: Parking can be a bit tricky, but you can find pay-and-display spaces on the side road next to the Oxford Press Centre.”

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  Carrie Azam

  ·8 months ago

  “My friend and I visited for dinner and it was absolutely perfect! The service was very prompt and our waitress (sorry I didn’t get her name) was great!. The food, let me just tell you it was absolutely amazing! We had the shared platter for starters which was so nice, and I really appreciated being able to accommodate slight changes due to me not eating pork - the salt and pepper squid was delicious and genuinely one of the best I’ve ever had! . For mains we had Thai green curry with rice, and the sticky chicken which was both absolutely INCREDIBLE! And the portion sizes were so generous too! We will definitely be back! Thank you!”

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