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COSMO All You Can Eat World Buffet Restaurant | Oxford

Restaurant Chinese restaurant Indian restaurant Buffet restaurant Asian fusion restaurant

One of the Most Reviewed Chinese restaurants in Oxford


Address

8 Magdalen St, Oxford OX1 3AD, United Kingdom

Website

www.cosmo-restaurants.co.uk

Contact

+44 1865 297575

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.20 (2.2K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Wednesday: 4:30 to 9:30 PM
  • Thursday: 4:30 to 9:30 PM
  • Friday: 4:30 to 10:30 PM
  • Saturday: 12 to 10:30 PM
  • Sunday: 12 to 9 PM
  • Monday: 4:30 to 9:30 PM
  • Tuesday: 4:30 to 9:30 PM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: staff (26) good (22) buffet (16) Indian (12) selection (12) friendly (11) restaurant (10) quality (10) Chinese (10) time (10)
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  • 4/5 Timothy 1 year ago on Google
    Food was good for a buffet style restaurant. Teppanyaki scallops , steak and squid cooked fresh in front was the highlight. Dessert was good and bottomless soft drinks and beers were fair priced. Loses 1 star because it can be very busy and not too comfortable eating with people constantly walking past.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Amber F. 2 years ago on Google
    Amazing staff, beautiful and clean ect. Food is as good as buffet gets, the desert bit is fab! Can make your own ice creams and a huge chocolate fountain goes down well with the kids. The buffet trays were constantly being refilled and was a good temperature. Cannot fault at all. Thank you
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Islam K. 1 year ago on Google
    Well, visited this place last week. It was quite expensive as compare to food and quality. Honestly speaking they have good staters but rest isn’t good. The taste is worst and all dishes for example mains, dessert everything. Specifically all the Indian dishes is tasteless. Only full of colour. I hope you guys improve your taste and food quality.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Charith 1 year ago on Google
    One of the best buffets I’ve been in England. The staff were really helpful. The food was really fresh and tasty. Options of meat and seafood was very decent compared to some buffet restaurants where you only get very few. The price is very reasonable compared to the selection of food you have. Deserved 5 stars !
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Bas C. 2 months ago on Google • 257 reviews New
    Great service staffs Food selection is good delicious food price is fair

  • 3/5 Xin W. 3 months ago on Google • 208 reviews New
    All you can eat buffet for 20 pounds. Has Indian, Thai, Japanese, and Chinese cuisine. Food and options are decent but they are still slow at refilling. The Japanese sushi was really basic. Just rice and cucumber. Chinese dishes like the flounder was never refilled. Lots of dessert options. Overall, pretty expensive for the types of food and very slow on refilling them.

  • 5/5 martin s. 11 months ago on Google
    Had a fantastic experience on a Tuesday afternoon at 16:00. We were the first group of people in and it was empty, but all the food was layed out ready and smelt fantastic. Really enjoyed our time here, and the food was great. Great service by the staff who made us really welcome -thank you !
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 George C. 1 year ago on Google
    Great experience at this buffet restaurant. Huge variety of food and good value of money.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jimin K. 1 year ago on Google • 51 reviews
    I have been here once before and I really enjoyed it so I decided to come back here once again. Just like last time, I really enjoyed all of my foods which included the sushi and the noodles. The staff were also very friendly to us and I hope to return here again soon.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ankita S. 4 months ago on Google • 137 reviews
    Unlimited buffet Mostly all cousins More options to choose Indian Chinese Japanese British mostly all available here Self service You can eat how much you want Highly Recommended 🙂 The best sushi 🍣 I love the sushi here 🔥

  • 4/5 Olapeju A. 5 years ago on Google
    Went for a meal today based on a friend's recommendation and I wasn't disappointed! The restaurant layout is beautifully done, spacious and vibrant...caters for everyone including children, families, parents, gran's etc Good selection from Indian, Chinese, English, freshly made (in your presence) tasty seafood, desserts, salads, drinks name it😁 Waiters were friendly, efficient and helpful...5 star for them 👍 If you don't like noisy places perhaps not a place for you however it's great value for your money. I would visit again and try other Cosmo outlets 👌👏
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Manu k. 1 year ago on Google
    Went there on 26th October for dinner warm welcome food was coming fresh everything was good. Since I saw the lady who was doing the top ups on dishes dropped some food on the floor picked up and wipe the floor with hands ( blue gloves on) and without changing or throwing her gloves away she was touching the other food she defiantly need a course of food handling and especially the health & safety. Didn’t knew that this is acceptable! for them there otherwise wouldn’t have been there!.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Michael 1 year ago on Google
    Best buffet joint in Oxford. This place is so lovely. The staff is amazing. Everything looks perfect. What's more..variety of dishes to sample. Really enjoyed my time.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Venetia S. 1 year ago on Google
    Really good food and great variety! From making your own noodle soup to Carvery! Standard price for unlimited buffet! Better on a weekday, if weekend booking in advance is necessary!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 james w. 7 years ago on Google
    Okay so i walk in and i think wow this place is amazing but then it all went downhill. The food is probably 1 step away from being illegal because of the quality the beef is amost unchewable and the jelly can bounce 6 inches in the air. The roast was awful. Im not one to complain to be honest but this place was pretty bad all they need to do is cook some real food. We had fun eating though because we couldnt stop laughing hahahha.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Chandima K. 10 months ago on Google
    Nice place to dine in. Tasty food with a lot of choices. Time is limited for 1 and half hour which is more than enough to have a great experience.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Stacey H. 1 year ago on Google
    Was lovely, the staff sing happy birthday to you and cheer with applause on your special day. Nice flow of food. Downside: had a staff member eyeing up my plate to take away to wash and waited as I had one rib left to eat ... Told him to wait.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Mehdy M. 1 year ago on Google
    Before pandemic there was much more choices in Indians section, food quality has gone lower than before pandemic and unfortunately much more expensive... -_- It would have been nice if they had halal section at least in the Indian cuisine, so I could invite my muslim friends there too. I would give two stars just because the waitresses and the staff are very kind!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Peter A. 1 year ago on Google
    Very good choice of food and excellent service!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Inga C. 1 year ago on Google
    Big variety, tasty food..in love with Chinese noodles (wich been 3 types) all super tasty... Don't wear thick clothes when u go dinning there as might get really hot.. We came at opening and then in an hour it got really hot.. 😅Don't know is that spicy food or lots of people in one place.. Maybe both... 😁.. . But all was nice.. Waitresses nice, polite..all staff really nice.. Thank you 🙂
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Amigow0w 2 months ago on Google • 28 reviews New
    I've been in there few times, the restaurant it's nice, the staff is really helpful. The food quality it's a bit up and down, for example: I had a bit of spagetti carbonara which was made most like with one of them carbonara sauces that you can find in the supermarket, because the taste was nothing like the real carbonara ! Some of the vegetables were half cooked which is a bit disappoiting. But most of the food in there it's pretty decent, also the desserts section is amazing.

  • 5/5 D K. 2 months ago on Google • 12 reviews New
    Enjoyed all of the sushi as well as Chinese dim sum. Sushi were fresh and the noodle bar is a plus. Staff were friendly and very quick to collect the used plates from the table. Highly recommended for people who visit Oxford.

  • 4/5 Dorothy W. 2 months ago on Google • 6 reviews New
    Great variation of choices that accommodate everyone's needs! Would love to see more dim sum choices. Didn't try teppanyaki as I don't even noticed it.

  • 5/5 Hannah S. 8 months ago on Google
    First time visiting and it was amazing! Lots of choice and nice staff who were very helpful! Would definitely come back!

  • 5/5 Katja G. 11 months ago on Google
    Very good! Not a place of luxury food, but it has an amazing variety! 🩵 Suitable for bigger companies. Nice experience, very friendly! Expensive, but worth to try!

  • 4/5 Ivo 1 year ago on Google
    Went to the buffet in June 2022 for a Birthday Celebration. We went dinner time and there were lots of options to choose from. The buffet gets very busy. I had the idea for the staff to sing Happy Birthday. As it so happened, it seemed like everyone was having a Birthday that day so staff were singing Happy Birthday constantly! :D Overall staff were friendly, and the buffet has a nice atmosphere for a reasonable price given the fact it is in the Centre of Oxford.

  • 5/5 Ioannis S. 9 months ago on Google
    The restaurant has a lot of space and a very good atmosphere. There is a wide variety of food, ranging from continental to Indian. You can have fresh food cooked for you at some stations (BBQ, fried shrimp, noodles). Because of the quantity of food available, the taste drops a bit. But it's still good enough to make you want to go back. Highly recommended if you like buffets or want something different. The staff were great and fast. If you are planning to go on a weekend, make a reservation as it gets quite hectic.

  • 1/5 Leon M. 9 months ago on Google
    Very disappointed at all aspects of our visit on a Saturday evening. Chaotic queue outside the restaurant. After being seated took 20 minutes for a member of staff to take drinks order, then a further 10 minutes for them to come back with some empty glasses for the bottomless soft drinks. Had to wait for fresh plates to be put out. A lot of food advertised on the website was not available. The Indian food was of poor quality, very little spice, and watery. The carvery selection was also limited and there was no one manning the carvery station for at least half the time we were there. The Chinese food was OK but long waits for the food to be restocked. The desserts were very lacking, chocolate fountain turned off. Then when we had finished we had to queue for a long time to pay. There was only one person taking payment for the whole restaurant. We then had to try and squeeze through the exit and a huge crowd of people queuing outside the restaurant. A very disappointing experience and fairly expensive. Will not be returning.

  • 5/5 Matt W. 7 months ago on Google
    If you're looking for buffet food at a reasonable price then cosmos is the place for you. Set in the lower half of the old Debenham store you head down on the travelator and are welcomed by the front of house staff. Allocated and shown a table, drinks order is taken and off you go to fill up a plate with all the goodies available. From Singapore noodles to egg fried rice, sweet and sour chicken to roast meats. Plenty of selection for even the fussiest eaters out there. Desserts are a selection of cakes and gateaux and a chocolate fountain and selection of fruit. Large selection of drinks available from alcohol to mocktails, tea and coffee. Travelator comes in very handy for the trip back up to the ground floor after eating a lot. We went at lunchtime and it wasn't busy, evenings maybe a different story. Reservations can be done online

  • 5/5 Alisa V. 6 months ago on Google
    At cosmo we celebrate my daughter birthday me and her just love the food but one thing didnt like os mapo tofu dont taste how its should be

  • 4/5 Liam 1 year ago on Google
    Massive selection of foods from different cuisines, hot and cold, well stocked. Kid friendly options along side the adults. Recommend booking in advance, but in my visit we didn't book and got seated straight away at 1200 Staff were very friendly and professional. Didn't use toilets to comment. Very easy to get filled up here quickly. Be tactical with your food and drink selections.

  • 5/5 ada d. 1 year ago on Google
    Very good experience. Nice tasty food. Quite busy, but pleasant. Food is always great.

  • 5/5 John P. 1 year ago on Google
    Birthday treat with friends. Really impressed with quality of food and variety on offer. Thoroughly enjoyed the selection I had. Staff worked hard to clear tables and their cleaning routine between diners was carried out very well and tables and seating areas thoroughly cleaned as well as the floor. Definitely recommended.

  • 4/5 Mark L. 1 year ago on Google
    Excellent food from around the world with great service and friendly staff caters fir all tastes

  • 5/5 A B. 1 year ago on Google
    After a short queue in we went and were seated immediately, fairly busy in there but I am sure you will agree - that is always a good sign when eating out. Drinks ordered first and by the time we got back from a food run drinks were already at our table so an efficient service. Food was excellent, plenty to choose from and always filling up near empty trays so never a long wait for a dish. Waitresses very professional and friendly and a big shout out to Jodie who was great with sorting our bill and the double Gin dilemma! Manager was great. Cannot fault this place just the flowing people weaving around you whilst you eat so grab a table that limits that and your set. Will be back thank you Cosmo

  • 4/5 Stuart F. 1 year ago on Google
    I'd like to have rated the restaurant at 3.5. I went with a 4 as 3 would have been harsh. The restaurant is buffet style, eat as much as you want for a fixed price in a set period of time. There is a good selection of food; Chinese, Indian, Japanese, carvery, Italian, salad bars, a BBQ style grill, and some miscellaneous bits like chips, chicken wings etc, there is also lots of desert options. There should be something for everyone including a good selection of vegetarian options. The food is of a reasonable quality and is topped up continuously. The staff are polite and friendly, the dirty plates left on the table when you go for your next visit to the buffet magically disappear so you come back to a clean table. Kids are welcome. Unfortunately kids are the reason I knocked half a star of the score. While most kids in Cosmo were well behaved, there was one family celebrating a birthday who were letting their kids run around out of control. The kids were banging into tables, one poor woman nearly ended up face first in her food! Unfortunately the staff did not step in and ask them to behave. Fortunately, customers from several of the nearby tables did... All in all a good place to visit, it's not Michelin quality food, but it certainly represents good quality and value for money. Great for a crowd, fussy eaters or people who like to try lots of different things.

  • 4/5 Karen B. 1 year ago on Google
    Plenty of lovely food. Restaurant seats a lot of people and its very popular so at certain times its very busy but the food is always fresh and loads of it. We went on a saturday evening so very busy, and had to wait to get our drinks order taken but the staff were very friendly. Plates were collected very quickly.

  • 5/5 Shaun H. 2 years ago on Google
    Couldn’t fault Cosmo, Oxford! The food was delicious, premises clean, service impeccable and interior stylish. Highly recommended!

  • 4/5 Mega A. 6 years ago on Google
    Came here with my husband and my little one. Unfortunately the highchair is just too short small for younger than one year old. The menu was quite vary. The taste is good.

  • 5/5 Gábor �. 6 years ago on Google
    Amazing! Fresh, tasty and huge variety of food. All you can eat so you won't be hungry after the visit, and the service is perfect. Highly recommended!

  • 4/5 Liz M. 4 years ago on Google
    It was a very busy Saturday and staff were dealing with a huge number of customers so it took us a while to be seated. We were a group of six and all really enjoyed the Chinese section of the buffet, really diverse and delicious, we also enjoyed the puddings, although my partner who is egg intolerant could not eat a lot of the desserts. Only downside was the Indian, the vegetable curries especially were very lacking with no depth of flavor, although the pakoras were delicious. Overall a very enjoyable evening - but at the premium weekend prices, go hungry to get your money's worth!

  • 4/5 Naga Gurunadh K. 5 years ago on Google
    We had lunch on Sunday for one of our friend sendoff. 1. If you want to try different food this is the best place. 2. We had different sea foods. 3. Chinese, Thai, Sushai, Indian and some other kind of foods are available. 4. Indian is not proper authentic just tried with Indian masalas. 5. Dessert have many options.

  • 4/5 munguk m. 3 years ago on Google
    The staff here are very helpful and polite. There are many different cuisines from all over the world and a nice array of dessert too... including an ice cream machine. Overall, it was a pleasant experience and I will be visiting again when I can.

  • 5/5 elolo h. 5 years ago on Google
    Omg.. All the dishes were soo good. I was soo full because I tried bits of everything except the marshmallows and the chocolate fountain unfortunately. Kudos to the chefs and cooks that make the meals. Perfect amount of spice and beautiful presentation that keeps you coming for more. Cheers for an amazing experience.

  • 2/5 Ntombizethu H. 3 months ago on Google • 2 reviews New
    I went to Cosmo with my family of 5 on Sunday the 14th. We were nicely welcomed and ushered to our table. Drink orders were taken and that was the last we saw of any staff/ waitress. We had starters and after 20 minutes of waiting our tables were bit cleared. We went for mains and after another 20 minutes, our plates were still not cleared. I notes that the same issue was bothering the 2 tables next to me ours. 40 minutes later we all had a pile of plates and no waitress or staff came by to clear the tables. I also wanted to order an alcoholic drink but there was no one about to take my order. As someone who loves curry, each time i went to the Asian corner, the lamb/ beef curry was never there, just a runny gravy to scrape off. My kids wanted to have ice cream but the ice cream had run out, they were told to wait 15 minutes for the ice cream machine to produce more. The whole experience was just awful. Even after the guest next to us had left. It took morr than 15 minutes for the staff to notice and clean those tables.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Paid parking lot
    • ✓️ Paid street parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Halal food
    • ✓️ Hard liquor
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Vegan options
    • ✓️ All you can eat
    • ✓️ Late-night food
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible restroom
    • ✗ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✗ Takeout
    • ✗ Delivery

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