— BROTHERTONS BRASSERIE · WOODSTOCK, OXFORDSHIRE —
Our Signature Dishes
Every dish on this page has earned its place the honest way through the loyalty of guests who return for it, again and again. These are the plates that define us.
THE DISHES OUR GUESTS COME BACK FOR
Made from Scratch, Every Single Day
Our head chef Giovanni, and the kitchen team begin each morning the same way — fresh pizza bases, daily specials from the fish market, and the dishes you see below. Nothing here is from a packet. Nothing is rushed.
STARTER
Gamberi all'Aglio
PAN-FRIED KING PRAWNS · WHITE WINE · CHERRY TOMATO · GARLIC · CHILLI · TOAST
Plump king prawns sizzled in white wine with cherry tomatoes, garlic and a touch of chilli, served sizzling with toasted bread to soak up every drop. Consistently one of our most-ordered starters — the kind of dish that becomes a ritual for returning guests.
"The specials board is definitely worth a try — it makes you feel you're in the heart of Italy. Very authentic."
— Guest Review, TripAdvisor
Caprese Salad
Fresh Mozzarella · Tomato · Basil · Olive Oil
Thick slices of fresh mozzarella beside vine-ripened tomatoes, fragrant basil, a pinch of sea salt and a drizzle of fine olive oil. The simplest things, done with complete conviction.
Brothertons Bruschetta
Oven-Baked Bread · Goats Cheese · Roasted Sweet Pepper
Warm, crisp oven-baked bread topped with creamy goats cheese and slow-roasted sweet peppers. A Brothertons original that has been on the menu from the beginning, you can always spot the regulars; they order this without looking up.
Antipasto Italiana
Mixed Italian Hors d'Oeuvres · For Two
A generous platter of the finest Italian antipasti — cured meats, marinated vegetables, olives, cheeses and breads, composed to share. The perfect beginning to a long, unhurried evening. Serves two people.
Pasta & Risotto
Giovanni's Lasagne al Forno
Beef · Salami · Eggs · Ragù · Tomato Sauce · Cheese — Made Fresh Daily
Built in the Southern Italian tradition — layers of slow-cooked beef ragù, salami, eggs, rich tomato sauce and melted cheese, baked until the edges catch and the centre holds. Head Chef Giovanni's recipe, unchanged since day one. A morning ritual at Brothertons: after the espresso, the lasagne goes in.
"Excellent food, atmosphere and staff. The food and service was 5 star — the specials board makes you feel you're in the heart of Italy."
— Verified Guest, Google Reviews
Penne Salmone Affumicato
Smoked Salmon · Dill · Vodka · Cream Sauce
Penne tossed through a silky cream sauce scented with dill and a measure of vodka, folded through generous ribbons of smoked salmon. One of the most-praised dishes in our guest reviews — beautifully balanced and deeply satisfying.
Risotto alla Pescatore
Arborio Rice · Mixed Seafood · Tomato · Garlic · Parsley
Creamy Arborio rice cooked slowly and stirred with patience, laden with mixed seafood from our regular market deliveries, finished with a touch of tomato, garlic and fresh parsley. The sea in a bowl.
Ravioli del Giorno
Handmade Fresh Ravioli of the Day — Ask Your Server
Rolled, filled and folded by hand each morning. The filling changes with what's finest that day — please ask your server. When the pasta is this fresh, it never needs much dressing.
Main Courses
Vitello Saltimbocca
Veal Escalopes · Parma Ham · White Wine · Sage Sauce
Tender veal escalopes draped with Parma ham, pan-seared until the edges crisp, then finished in a white wine and sage sauce. Saltimbocca means "jumps in the mouth" in Italian — and this earns the name every time. A true Roman classic, served exactly as it should be.
"From the moment we walked in the door the staff were attentive and welcoming. Excellent food and atmosphere — we will definitely be returning."
— Verified Guest, Google Reviews
Entrecôte Steak
Sirloin Steak · Green Peppercorn Sauce — From Woodstock Butcher
Sirloin sourced directly from our Woodstock butcher, cooked to your preference and served with a classic green peppercorn sauce. Local meat, proper technique, a good sauce. Some things don't need improving.
Pollo Cacciatora
Breast of Chicken · Sweet Peppers · Onions · Mushrooms · Olives
Chicken breast braised slowly with sweet peppers, onions, mushrooms and olives in a rich, deep sauce. Cacciatora means "hunter's style" — robust, warming and built for a proper evening meal. Served with vegetables and potatoes.
Woodstock Diavola
Tomato Sauce · Mozzarella · Pepperoni · Jalapeños
Named for our town, this pizza brings a little mischief — pepperoni and jalapeños on a rich tomato base with melted mozzarella. Mildly spiced and much requested. A local favourite with a kick.
Pizza Brothertons
Tomato Sauce · Mozzarella · Ham · Pepperoni · Parma Ham — Dough Made Fresh Every Morning
Pizza — Made Fresh Daily, Available as Takeaway
Three meats on a base made fresh that morning — our kitchen team prepares all pizza dough from scratch as part of the morning ritual, every single day. This is our signature pizza, the one that carries the name of the house. Available to eat in or take away. Call 01993 811114 to place a takeaway order.
