The Coconut Tree Oxford Reviews Summary

Vegetarian/Vegan Options

Pros:

• "Excellent choice of vegetarian/vegan food."
• "We ordered a few vegan dishes that were quite average; the Dal was rich and flavourful."
• "There is a great choice on the menu with lots of gluten free and vegan dishes available."
• "It's super vegan friendly plus there are SO MANY options to choose from!"
• "I had these meat-filled falafel kind of things and some goat curry, it was superb!"

Cons:

• "We ordered a few vegan dishes that were quite average; the cashew curry was a thin sauce with lots of nuts."
• "The food we ordered was too bad that no Asian would eat it."

Service Quality

Pros:

• "The staff was very friendly!"
• "Very friendly and helpful staff, enthusiastic, but obviously stretched very thin."
• "Staff were extremely welcoming and friendly."
• "Our server, Oscar, total legend who served us kindly and recommended some great food."
• "The staff offered a great service."

Cons:

• "Not enough staff to maintain the tables properly and very long wait for food."
• "Service was probably slow but the staff were very friendly."
• "Service was bad. There were three tables and about 4 members of staff."
• "The food is good and the staff are very nice - but service is slow, sluggish and pretty chaotic!"
• "Service was very slow, we received half of our meals and then the other parts 1/2 an hour later."

Ambiance and Atmosphere

Pros:

• "Great night out with my partner. Amazing food, tasty small plates that are bursting with flavor. Lovely atmosphere!"
• "The Coconut Tree is a fantastic Sri Lankan restaurant located in Oxford that is a must-visit for foodies. The ambiance is relaxed and cozy."
• "Buzzing atmosphere and friendly staff."
• "The menu looks a bit daunting at first but the staff will soon tell you how it all works."
• "A peaceful atmosphere on Christmas eve afternoon."

Cons:

• "The overall experience was good, but not amazing."
• "The place filled up, our drinks and cutlery arrived. 55 minutes later after a disgruntled stare at the staff, the same lady returned to ask if anyone had taken our order."
• "The foods from this restaurant is embarrassment to authentic sri lankan food."
• "It is not a romantic dinner place."

Food Quality

Pros:

• "My first ever experience of Srilankan cuisine and it was finger licking good."
• "The food menu features an array of traditional Sri Lankan dishes that are bursting with flavor."
• "Absolutely the best Sri Lankan food outside London."
• "The best food I've had in Oxford! Must visit! Very friendly staff and mouth-watering food - reasonably priced."
• "Food was great, drinks were great."

Cons:

• "The food was just okay (salmon was a bit over cooked; and the pumpkin was with skin on and the flavour was just okay)."
• "Whilst portion sizes have got smaller since they opened, the food was good atmosphere good, but service was really spot on."
• "The food was okay."
• "Another lovely experience here. They do know how to look after you and the food is delicious every time."
• "The food is good and the staff are very nice - but service is slow, sluggish and pretty chaotic!"

Price and Value

Pros:

• "Prices are pretty reasonable too."
• "It was good value for money too."
• "The cost is very reasonable too!"
• "The best food I've had in Oxford! Must visit! Very friendly staff and mouth-watering food - reasonably priced."
• "Food was great, drinks were great."

Cons:

• "No complaints other than with the small plates costs can add up if you aren't careful."
• "Food was great, drinks were great. Service was bad. There were three tables and about 4 members of staff."
• "Food was great, drinks were great. It is a real shame because the food is good. I just can't deal with the slow uninterested service again."
• "Service was very slow, we received half of our meals and then the other parts 1/2 an hour later."
• "The foods from this restaurant is embarrassment to authentic sri lankan food."