Marco Pierre White Steakhouse at the Leonardo Royal Hotel Oxford

Marco Pierre White Steakhouse sets a glamorous scene for hearty, classic cooking.

With the Leonardo Royal Hotel as the setting, the venue stays true to Marcos' style with British comfort classics and the precision of French technique, favouring depth of flavour over fuss. The result is dining where the grill takes centre stage and generosity is the house style.

And, with complimentary parking available for First Table diners, you know you're welcome with open arms.

Starters carry a wink of theatre: Wheeler's crispy calamari is crisp and moreish, while the scotch egg comes dressed in an English mustard sauce. Their scallops come tender and seared, served with black pudding, crisp bacon, cauliflower purée and drizzled with truffle oil.

Steak remains the headline act, from ribeye to fillet, all served with roasted piccolo tomatoes and Koffman chips. For those craving comfort, Mr. Lamb’s Shepherd's Pie steps in with slow-cooked richness, all the while keeping an eye on value.

Sides and sauces are treated with equal respect: Koffmann Chips and Maris Piper Fries arrive golden and proud, ready to meet bearnaise or peppercorn. Warm baked sourdough sets an inviting tone, and a well-made martini completes the picture, should the mood take.

Book a table, bring an appetite, and let the grill do the talking.