Diners' Choice: Best Overall restaurants in Cambridge/Cambridgeshire

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Updated July 05, 2025

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The Pear & Olive Restaurant

5.0

5 (73)

£41 and over

Modern European

Hildersham

About the restaurant

We are a small, family run restaurant in Hildersham.
Offering fresh, homemade dishes using the finest local ingredients, with a modern European influence.
Bar & outside space for drinks & nibbles.

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norton

Dined on Jul 5, 2025

What a lovely place to enjoy any occasion. Food a delight and will be returning to sample Joshs mouth watering menu shortly. Please try it.

Midsummer House Restaurant

4.9

4.9 (454)

£41 and over

British

Cambridge

About the restaurant

As Midsummer House forges ahead into its third decade, Daniel Clifford’s elegant, sophisticated modern British cooking continues to evolve. For over twenty years, passion and creativity have skilfully shaped the menu at Midsummer House, showcasing the finest seasonal produce and offering a contemporary British dining experience of the highest quality.

Please note that if your desired booking time is not showing as available we ask that you phone us on 01223 369299 and we will do our best to accommodate you. Important: Foods in this restaurant are processed in a kitchen that produces dishes with milk, wheat, soybean, fish, nuts, eggs, and egg products.

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Niall

Dined on Jul 12, 2025

Really excellent dining experience, with superb food, beautifully presented, and with a stunning combination of flavours. The service was of the highest order.

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4.8

4.8 (50)

£26 to £40

Chinese

Cambridge

About the restaurant

At The Dumpling Tree, we take pride in serving handmade dumplings, fresh rice noodles, and authentic Yunnan dishes. From traditional Chinese favorites to modern Yunnan delicacies, every dish is prepared with care and bursting with flavour. Whether you're joining our immersive dumpling-making classes or savoring our attentive service, we ensure a delightful experience filled with lasting memories.

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Aditi

Dined on Jul 18, 2025

Great food, authentic Chinese cuisine, great dumplings.

Provenance Kitchen

4.7

4.7 (1339)

£26 to £40

British

Hinxton

About the restaurant

Our restaurant offers us a wonderful platform to share delicious local products with you — and when we say local, we really do mean local as many of our products are sourced within a 5-mile radius of us. We have done all the hard work sourcing the best ingredients and produce for you, then we add the Provenance magic to create a delicious seasonal menu for you to enjoy.

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MichaelVIP

Dined 7 days ago

One of many trips here always a delight. Great service and excellent food.

The White Swan

4.7

4.7 (392)

£25 and under

British

Woodnewton

About the restaurant

The White Swan Woodnewton is a multi award winning gastro pub serving a popular menu with quality dishes for everyone's taste - from burger and pizza through to tapas, Greek, Chinese & Mexican dishes.
The White Swan was built in 1790 and has had a £150,000 refurbishment inside and out to create a contemporary space whilst retaining the history of the building.

Best Village Pub & Restaurant 2023 - East of England
Tripadvisor Traveller Choice Winner 2023 & 2024
Northamptonshire Family Friendly Pub Of The Year 2021 & 2022
Best Gourmet Dining Restaurant & Village Pub - Northamptonshire 2020

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Michelle

Dined on Jul 19, 2025

Top quality food in a lovely restaurant excellent service

Sticks'n'Sushi - Cambridge

4.7

4.7 (186)

£26 to £40

Sushi

Cambridge

About the restaurant

Just a short walk from the prestigious Cambridge University and across from the Corn Exchange, we offer a vibrant dining experience in a historic setting. Enjoy our quality sushi and grilled sticks amidst student chatter, shoppers and locals alike. A sushi restaurant - even for those that don't like fish.

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Kristin

Dined 7 days ago

Lovely waitress. Delicious food--particularly the beef with truffle stix! Table was too big for my taste so was a bit hard to hear but that was more due to table size than noise in room. Highly recommend! REALLY NICE TOUCH: gave my 21yo son on an icecream popsicle with a candle, even though no one ordered dessert (I'd mentioned it to waitress and she made a note). So kind. Will remember that and recommend you for it. Thanks!

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Experience

Lunch & Dinner Set Menus from £41

Experience

Lunch and Early Evening Menu £26pp, 12pm-6pm

The George Hotel

4.7

4.7 (778)

£26 to £40

British

Huntingdon

About the restaurant

The beautifully refurbished George Hotel offers not only fine dining and comfort dishes in the colonial inspired décor of the restaurant, but an array of cocktails in the lavish Bobbie's Bar, as well as decadent Afternoon Teas in the botanical haven that is the Orangery.
Breakfast, lunch, dinner and afternoon tea can also be enjoyed on our terrace when the sun is shining.
With shades of Victorian inspired elegance, this professionally designed and individual destination is a hidden gem in the Cambridgeshire countryside.

PLEASE ENSURE YOU INFORM US OF ANY ALTERNATIVE DIETARY REQUIRMENTS/ALLERGIES AT THE TIME OF YOUR BOOKING OR, NO LATER THAN 48 HOURS PRIOR TO YOUR VISIT, TO ALLOW US TO ACCOMMODATE YOUR REQUEST. FAILURE TO NOTIFY US MAY RESULT IN LIMITED FOOD OPTIONS AND DELAYS WHILST WE TRY TO ACCOMMODATE YOUR REQUEST.
We look forward to welcoming you.

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Jean and TonyVIP

Dined on Jul 11, 2025

A lovely small hotel just off the A1. Beautifully decorated and the staff are very helpful. The dining area is very airy and light owing to the glass roof. Food was good and portions were very generous The risotto was a little under cooked but was replaced within 10 minutes with a freshly cooked portion which was perfect. A perfect place for a special occasion.

SUSHI & SALAD ELY

4.8

4.8 (80)

£25 and under

Japanese

Ely

About the restaurant

In the world of Japanese cuisine, our trio of Sushi and Salad restaurants in Ely, Stamford and Saffron Walden shine as culinary treasures within their local communities. Each of these establishments promises a unique and captivating dining adventure, reflecting the essence of their surroundings.
We are committed to delivering extraordinary dining experiences at every visit, ensuring that the spirit and flavours of each locale are perfectly captured for an unforgettable and flavourful journey.

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Neil

Dined on Jul 12, 2025

Had a birthday dinner here, great experience and food.

The Hole In The Wall

4.4

4.4 (369)

£25 and under

Pub

Cambridge

About the restaurant

Gastro Quality Food in a Beautiful Setting
If you’re looking for delicious, hearty, gastro pub food served in a traditional rustic setting, then you’ve come to the right place. Our little country pub, situated in the picturesque parish of Little Wilbraham, Cambridge has been serving famished farmers and thirsty villagers since the 16th century.

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Tina

Dined on Jul 9, 2025

Always guaranteed lovely service and good food. Longtime favourite for our family.

The Dining Room at Poets House

4.6

4.6 (544)

£26 to £40

British

Ely

About the restaurant

Our Dining Room, Writing Room, Courtyard Garden and Sonnet Lounge restaurant are the perfect places to catch up with friends or colleagues. We are open daily for dining with food being served from 9 am - 8.45 pm, and drinks until late.

Whether it's our breakfast menu, weekday lunch, or dinner, The Poet's House stunning decor, wonderful dishes, and first-class service guarantee an unforgettable dining experience

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Mark

Dined 7 days ago

Fantastic experience, great ambience, the staff were so helpful and friendly. Amazing food too.

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