The Oak W12

4.4 ( 508 reviews )
Checking... 5:00 AM - 11:00 PM See Hours
£20–30
243 Goldhawk Rd, London W12 8EU, United Kingdom
+44 20 8741 7700

The Oak W12, a delightful Mediterranean restaurant nestled on Goldhawk Road, has quickly become a favorite among locals and visitors alike. Patrons rave about the inviting atmosphere and accommodating staff, making it a perfect spot for families, couples, and friends. The decor is a feast for the eyes, complemented by a cozy yet spacious layout.

Reviews highlight the outstanding food—especially the mouth-watering beef ragu that melts in your mouth and the rich, oversized pizzas. The fried squid also garners much praise, described as addictive by many. Desserts like the divine brownie add the perfect sweet touch to any meal.

Despite some critiques on service speed during busy times, the overall experience remains overwhelmingly positive. Customers appreciate the pet-friendly vibe and ease of access via public transport. With its lovely ambiance and delectable offerings, The Oak W12 seems to embody a little piece of Mediterranean bliss right in London. Highly recommended for anyone seeking a memorable dining experience.

Amenities and More

  • Accessibility
    • Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
    • Has wheelchair-accessible seating
  • Service options
    • Has outdoor seating
    • Offers delivery
    • Offers takeaway
    • Serves dine-in
  • Highlights
    • Serves great cocktails
    • Serves great coffee
    • Serves great dessert
    • Has great wine list
  • Popular for
    • Popular for lunch
    • Popular for dinner
    • Good for solo dining
  • Offerings
    • Serves alcohol
    • Serves beer
    • Serves cocktails
    • Serves coffee
    • Serves happy-hour drinks
    • Serves healthy options
    • Serves late-night food
    • Has private dining room
    • Quick bite
    • Serves small plates
    • Serves spirits
    • Serves wine
  • Dining options
    • Serves brunch
    • Serves lunch
    • Serves dinner
    • Serves dessert
    • Has seating
  • Amenities
    • Has bar on site
    • Has toilet
  • Atmosphere
    • Casual
    • Cosy
    • Romantic
    • Trendy
  • Crowd
    • Family friendly
    • Good for groups
  • Planning
    • Dinner reservations recommended
    • Accepts reservations
  • Payments
    • Accepts credit cards
    • Accepts debit cards
    • Accepts NFC mobile payments
    • Credit cards
  • Children
    • Good for kids
    • High chairs available
  • Pets
    • Dogs allowed

Reviews For The Oak W12

Gio Rosa
Jun 15,2025
Lovely pub with a very nice staff and a great pizza! Pet and kids friendly. Beautiful decoration and very easy to get there by tube or bus. Highly recommend
Darren King
May 26,2025
We've been to The Oak a fair few times, but this is the first since lockdown. Oh. My. Goodness. The updated seating area looks marvelous, and the food just blew is away. The beef ragu melted in my mouth, and the brownie was divine. Awesome job!
Doris Heinrich Photography
May 20,2025
My daughter and I went there for Mother’s Day - food was absolutely delicious and staff had been lovely! We’ll definitely come back
Marta Lasluin
Apr 28,2025
Very very VERY nice place, food was fantastic, but the highlight was the staff, especially Grace. She went out of her way to make us feel like we were dining at home with friends. Forgot to take a picture of the pizza, which was super rich and large, and my fav thing was the fried squid (pic2), I was told it was addictive and that was so true! Recommended for couples, friends and families, the place is pristine, spacious and welcoming. There are seats outside, protected from the traffic by tall bushes. I would give 10 stars if I could!
Eamonn Gallagher
Apr 28,2025
A really nicely fitted out restaurant, food was amazing. Had sourdough then beef ragu, lovely Pino to wash it down. Other tables had pizza that looked really nice. Dropped service to 4 as had to ask 3 times for water, but it was early and seemed to be busy. If in the area, really would,recommend for a couple, a family or a solo (like me)
Tina Kuo
Apr 5,2025
I just had my son’s 5th birthday party there and everything was amazing! Service, food atmosphere all excellent. The staff was extremely nice and patient towards the party, made the experience even better!
Wang Angela
Apr 4,2025
We had a birthday party held in their private dining area. I have been to this restaurant for a few time but this is the first time that we are holding a big party with them . It was an amazing night with great food and service. The food was up to standard. Our guests were very happy . The service was amazing and Daniel who helped me organized everything from the first day had helped me so much as well. I really appreciate the team efforts to make our party perfect and wonderful . Most of our guests said they would love to go back again for their food and drinks. This is how satisfied that everyone was. Highly recommended restaurant with definitely affordable prices. We can’t wait to go bak again for some more nice food.
Amanda Jeyaretnam
Mar 7,2025
Surprisingly good. Has all the elements I’m looking for in a pub with food and some I wasn’t expecting, such as a perfect octopus salad. It has a bright interior with a friendly ambience, outside space which is a bonus in these times but also large open windows, a huge variety of places to sit, from large family tables to smaller banquet style seating and its own pizza oven. I’ve been here a few times now. The mixed Tapas platter is a great starter and the fish is also really good. Haven’t tried the pizza yet. But the Chef and team are consistently producing top quality Mediterranean food backed up by easy going yet professional and efficient front of house and table service. All the usual drinks plus some seriously good cocktails. During the heatwave I appreciated that the rose I ordered was perfectly chilled. I tend to eat out less these days so don’t worry about cost as much but The Oak has regular deals worth checking out.

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