Polished modern French bistro with standout fish soup and onglet, elegant room, and attentive service on good nights, but pricing is high and portion sizes plus occasional service lapses divide opinion.
Pompette delivers competitive quality on par with Oxford's better neighborhood restaurants, anchored by strong food quality in classic dishes like fish soup and onglet, paired with elegant decor and warm service on reliable nights. However, inconsistent execution across visits—variable seasoning, modest portions relative to price, and occasional service lapses—prevents it from reaching higher territory. Worth visiting for the refined bistro experience, though expect some variability.
One caveat: Pricing is genuinely expensive (£28-38 mains) which may surprise casual diners