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About the restaurant
It's perfect for
Date nights where shared plates and soft lighting do the heavy lifting
You need to try
Seared Tuna Andaluz with Finger Lime 'Caviar' for brightness
Look out for
Outside tables made for people-watching along bustling Oxford Street
Caness brings a laid-back, Paddo-local spin to Middle Eastern and Mediterranean tapas, all about big flavours and easygoing charm. This breezy Oxford Street bolthole leans into share plates made for lingering, from prawns saganaki in rich feta and tomato to smoky charcoal-grilled octopus with caper-studded salsa. The wine list runs deep with more than 80 bottles and plenty by-the-glass, backed by a punchy cocktail lineup starring vermouths, amaro and clever sips like the Figroni and Clear Gazpacho. Warm, home-like and a little bit cheeky, Caness feels built for nights that start with “just a snack” and somehow turn into a feast.