Moya Oxford OX4 1AR is a delightful Eastern European restaurant nestled in Oxford, offering an exquisite dining experience. Customers rave about the warm, inviting atmosphere and the friendly staff that enhance each visit. Many diners, like Dhanushka Weerakoon, have celebrated special occasions here, praising standout dishes such as the Segedin with dumplings and the Halusky with mushrooms. The desserts, especially the bubble cake and unique fruit dumplings, have left a lasting impression on guests.
Lucy Whiteley highlights the expertly crafted raspberry martinis and perfectly cooked pork and duck, making Moya a must-visit for cocktail aficionados. Meanwhile, Huiling Zhang expresses delight in the signature pork shank and confit Guinea fowl, complementing the perfectly seasoned sweet cabbage.
The atmosphere is further enriched by the restaurant's charm, as noted by Jelena D, who appreciated the personable service and the opportunity to chat with the staff. With an emphasis on fresh ingredients and authentic flavors, Moya has quickly become a beloved spot for both locals and visitors alike. If you find yourself in Oxford, don’t miss the chance to indulge in Moya's unique culinary offerings and warm hospitality.
Amenities and More
Accessibility
Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
Has wheelchair-accessible seating
No wheelchair-accessible car park
Service options
Serves dine-in
No delivery
No takeaway
Highlights
Serves great cocktails
Serves great coffee
Serves great dessert
Has great wine list
Popular for
Popular for dinner
Good for solo dining
Offerings
Serves alcohol
Serves beer
Serves cocktails
Serves coffee
Has free water refills
Serves happy-hour drinks
Serves healthy options
Serves late-night food
Serves spirits
Serves vegetarian dishes
Serves wine
Dining options
Serves dinner
Serves dessert
Has seating
Amenities
Has bar on site
Has toilet
Atmosphere
Casual
Cosy
Romantic
Crowd
Family friendly
Good for groups
LGBTQ+ friendly
Planning
Reservations required
Accepts reservations
Payments
Accepts credit cards
Accepts debit cards
Accepts NFC mobile payments
Credit cards
Children
High chairs available
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Reviews For Moya Oxford OX4 1AR
Dhanushka Weerakoon
Jun 30,2025
My parents and I went to Moya for dinner after my graduation ceremony and I would highly recommend this place for any special occasion! I ordered the Segedin with dumplings and it was honestly one of the nicest restaurant meals I’ve had in a while. My parents also loved their meals (Halusky with mushrooms, Rezen). For dessert, we tried the bubble cake, the fruit dumpling and ice cream, which were very unique and delicious. The service was also great, the staff are friendly - I will be back next time I’m in Oxford!
Lucy Whiteley
Jun 16,2025
Amazing! Best raspberry martinis I’ve every had, pork and duck were perfectly cooked and the bubble cake with homemade custard couldn’t have been nicer! Will be back very soon!
Huiling Zhang
Jun 16,2025
This is a great place to catch up with a friend, or just to enjoy some food and company. Excellent food. Will definitely try again! We ordered the signature pork shank and the confit Guinea fowl; both were very satisfying. Not too oily; not too salty; everything was just right. The sweet cabbage was also cooked expertly. For dessert we tried the hot dumpling, which is basically a warm bun with sweet jam fillings. Needless to say this idea of dumpling is quite novel to me as a Chinese, but it tastes good. I cannot wait to come back and try more items on the menu! Service: nice but chill. Perhaps because we are close to Christmas there weren’t too many customers around. Many chose to stay and chat for a while after the meal. We did so and was not pushed out (never!) and instead received very nice hospitality.
Jessica Carder
May 24,2025
Was able to get a table on a Saturday night with no wait. Food was warm and delicious and drinks were great.
Jelena D
May 24,2025
Moya is a charming and sophisticated restaurant in Oxford. All the staff were extremely friendly and personable, chatting to us about the food and drinks while also getting to know us. Our server Milena was lovely and really looked after us. The Eastern European cuisine was excellent and is a unique find in the city. We ordered the mushroom dumplings, and tender duck that fell off the bone, with sides of gratin and sauerkraut. It was so delicious that we also had to try the fruit dumpling and bubble cake for dessert. We paired this with a light and floral dessert wine and finished it off with a flavourful espresso. Our only regret was not ordering any appetizers too! Whether you’re visiting Oxford for the first time or a long time resident, you must try this restaurant. You may even receive an added bonus if you visit late in the evening as you might spot a professor mulling over some paperwork alongside a glass of wine. We give it 5 stars for the food, staff, and ambience!
Maria Vasileva - Grinfeld
May 5,2025
A nice Slovakian restaurant in Oxford. Despite having quite a few excellent meat options there’s plenty for veggies too. They put their own spin on the famous Eastern European dishes. Everything was tasty and well presented.
V Yau
Apr 1,2025
Surprised by how high quality the food and cocktails are! Loved everything - especially the devilled toast, the pork shank was done perfectly and delicious salmon too. We had two cocktails each person, really impressed with how they use fresh fruits rather than fruity syrup - do try their specials!
Natasha Uchimoto
Mar 16,2025
We were pleasantly surprised by Moya, with a rather simple but tidy atmosphere with only 1 or 2 other tables. We shared a few starters, which were great for sharing and were light enough to get us going. I ordered the confit duck for main course, and the meat was absolutely stunning, falling off the bone into a lovely sweet and salty sauce, alongside a potato gratin with a rich liquid cream. We finished with 3 desserts, full of fruit and summery flavours. The mojito I ordered was also well balanced and went down well.
Reviews For Moya Oxford OX4 1AR