Diners' Choice: Best Overall restaurants in Cambridge/Cambridgeshire

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Updated September 05, 2024

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Pear & Olive

4.9

4.9 (26)

£41 and over

Modern European

Whittlesford

About the restaurant

Whether you are coming for drinks only or a meal, Pear & Olive offers a place for all to feel welcome.

Join us after a dog walk, for a date night, on your own or with all the family.

Fresh, homemade dishes using the finest local ingredients. High quality food in a laid-back atmosphere.

Conservatory bar area, open kitchen, outside seating.

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PETERvip

Dined on Aug 30, 2024

We returned after visiting the Pear & Olive a couple of times and it was a real joy again with wonderful food / great wine selection and perfect service both friendly and efficient. The quality and innovative food was wonderful and a lovely calm atmosphere to enjoy a meal . We will definitely be back and locals must support the hard work that all the staff put in to make it a success.

The Wine Rooms Cambridge

4.8

4.8 (174)

£26 to £40

Wine Bar

Cambridge

About the restaurant

A truly inspirational wine destination venue that has a relaxed vibe but with quality at its heart. We believe that just as wine evolves in the bottle, so should our offering, and that is reflected in our ever-changing wine list. We are a place that will evolve and bring new flavours and experiences to the heart of Cambridge.

We don’t aim to have the largest wine list, but rather focus on interesting and niche wines, fine and rare bottles, and for those hard to find gems and with our flat rate corkage, the value for money is exceptional.

Similarly our small menu hopes to bring quality at a reasonable price, so a night of food and wine matching can be a regular treat.

Our seasoned sommeliers are there to guide your journey at each turn so whether it is an intimate evening for two, or a private event for 20+ in our cellar, it should be an experience to remember. Please note that our kitchen closes at 9pm and that we are primarily a Wine Bar.

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OpenTable Dinervip

Dined on Jul 31, 2024

This was our second visit, we booked for 9.30 as per app only to be told on arrival that the kitchen was closed, but the server (lovely) lady told us that she could orgaise some food. We chose a nice bottle of wine and a sharing platter. The platter was heavy duty bread and cheese and meats, £25 pile of rocket, seemed poor selection accept it was not done by the chef but then paid full price… a little discount due to this would have been nice !

Midsummer House Restaurant

4.8

4.8 (339)

£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.

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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Norman

Dined 5 days ago

Private note only: there seems to be no way of doing this without filling in something in this space.

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4.7

4.7 (221)

£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
Northamptonshire Family Friendly Pub Of The Year 2021 & 2022
Best Gourmet Dining Restaurant & Village Pub - Northamptonshire 2020

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Peter

Dined 2 days ago

We had a great time food was perfect as always to big a potions my only criticism is the service charge 20% is to much we should be asked if we want to pay this it should be 10%

The Pheasant at Keyston

4.7

4.7 (172)

£26 to £40

Gastro Pub

Keyston

About the restaurant

The Pheasant is a traditional thatched pub restaurant nestled in the Cambridgeshire countryside at the heart of the beautiful village of Keyston located 15 miles from Huntingdon or just 4.5 miles from Raunds. Honest, fresh, and locally sourced food forms part of the modern British menu with a twist complemented by an extensive yet eclectic wine list.

What makes The Pheasant stand out is its two beautiful but very different areas inside for guests to choose from. In the relaxed yet bustling bar with an open fire, comfy chairs, and bar stools you will find a selection of real ales, cocktails, and mocktails as well as the extensive wine list and bar snacks. Alternatively, the recently redecorated bright and airy restaurant at the back of the building with views over the country garden and surrounding fields sets the scene for a romantic dinner or family or business lunch and is ever popular.

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Kevin

Dined 4 days ago

The Pheasant is located in the quaint village of Keyston. The pub has a large car park at the rear and plenty of space for outside dining. We ate in the bar area where it was fairly quiet. We were shown to our table by a lovely, friendly young lady. Service was prompt. My wife had the Stone Bass and I ordered the Sirloin Steak with peppercorn sauce. Both meals were nicely presented and delicious. My steak was cooked to perfection and the peppercorn sauce certainly packed a punch. We shared a tasty dessert. Price wise The Pheasant is more of a special treat rather than a regular occasion but, nonetheless, was good value for money.

The Chubby Frog

4.6

4.6 (79)

£26 to £40

Fusion / Eclectic

Cambourne

About the restaurant

Welcome to The Chubby Frog! We look forward to seeing you.

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Richard

Dined 2 days ago

Delicious. Buddha Bowls for the vegetarians amongst you - YUM! My wife is coealic and she ate well, and safely - thank you! Absolutely fresh, delicious, original. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Provenance Kitchen

4.6

4.6 (1183)

£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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Kerry

Dined 2 days ago

Well what can I say! It was our first time visiting Provenance and we were certainly not disappointed! From the lovely setting, the welcoming, polite and exceptional waiting staff, to the amazing food. We were all so full from our delicious Sunday lunches that we didn’t eat for the rest of the day! We will most definitely be back again!

The Grantchester Green Man

4.2

4.2 (88)

£26 to £40

Contemporary British

Cambridge

About the restaurant

The Grantchester Green Man encompasses the warmth and charm of a quintessential British Pub, paired with a menu that covers all tastes. Conveniently situated on the outskirts of Cambridge and Grantchester Meadows, it is the perfect destination venue for all kind of get togethers and celebrations.

Along with our restaurant and bar, The Grantchester Green Man also boasts an amazing terrace and garden area for guests to enjoy a more casual dining experience in stunning surroundings with external bar and grill.

Dogs are very welcome in our bar, terrace and garden areas.

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Steve

Dined on Sep 1, 2024

Service: friendly, prompt and willing but very inexperienced. Cooking: generally excellent (smoked salmon starter, roast chicken and sea bass mains then cheesecake and ice cream desserts). Atmosphere: very “pubby” with no separate dining area (except outside) and no pre-allocated tables (in spite of strict pre-booking conditions). At more than £50/head (without wine) it felt expensive; reasonable for the quality of the food perhaps but a lot for the pub-like ambience.

Kibou Cambridge

4.5

4.5 (20)

£26 to £40

Japanese

Cambridge

About the restaurant

KIBOU Japanese restaurant and bar in Cambridge is a chic new addition to the city, and the perfect spot to enjoy a leisurely lunch or dinner.
Located at 7a Jesus Lane, home to the Pitt Club, and formerly Pizza Express, the venue features eye-catching murals and digital animations, alongside stunning Japanese floral and foliage installations.
Light and airy, The Mirror Room centres around a large Japanese cherry blossom tree, whilst the seductive Oak Room focuses on a large wisteria tree set against a backdrop of plush fabrics and artwork.
There’s also a relaxed cocktail lounge and dining area, featuring an open sushi and hot kitchen, and a standalone spirits and cocktail bar.
The menu has all your favourite dishes from Japan, including steaming bowls of ramen, a selection of bao buns, crisp tempura and handmade spiced pork gyoza, plus work of art sushi and sashimi sharing platters, seasonal specials and A5 Grade Japanese wagyu.
Their Japanese-inspired afternoon tea is a must try too!

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Penny

Dined on Sep 2, 2024

Superb evening for my daughter’s 21st birthday celebration. Prompt and friendly service, outstanding food and beautiful setting. We will definitely be back!

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Experience

Teishoku (定食) Set Lunch - £14.90

Experience

Japanese Afternoon Tea

Experience

Vegetarian Japanese Afternoon Tea

Sticks'n'Sushi - Cambridge

4.5

4.5 (21)

£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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Roberto

Dined 3 days ago

Stick&Sushi is always a certainty. Great food, great drinks and a very cosy environment

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