Diners' Choice: Best Overall restaurants in Cambridge/Cambridgeshire

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Updated April 05, 2025

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Pear & Olive

4.9

4.9 (61)

£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.

Top review

BrewsterVIP

Dined 7 days ago

Another excellent meal at the Pear and Olive. Josh, the chef, is wonderfully creative and grounded in classic dishes at the same time. The anchovy ceaser salad was a delight and the seasonal local asparagus with the romesco sauce was a perfect combination. The lamb was a beautiful confection, both visually and for the taste buds. Enough touches with flavour and texture but not too many so was really a complete dish. My hake was cooked perfectly!

Midsummer House Restaurant

4.8

4.8 (418)

£41 and over

British

Cambridge

About the restaurant

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.

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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Charlie

Dined 4 days ago

The service was excellent, staff very attentive. Food was good lots of lovely details, however having been to numerous two star restaurants this didn’t feel up to scratch for the price. We found small pieces of clothing fluff on numerous items of food, the starter, butter that arrived with bread, and it was even on the middle of the cappuccino I ordered at the end of the meal. For the price I would expect everything to be perfect as it is with other restaurants of this nature.

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£280 Tasting Menu

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£170 Lunch Tasting Menu

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£170 Early Dinner (Limited availability)

The Dumpling Tree

4.8

4.8 (42)

£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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danny

Dined on Apr 15, 2025

Really good food . Good service . Value was not bad either . Overall good

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Experience

Make your own dumplings! (Dumplings Masterclass)

SUSHI & SALAD ELY

4.8

4.8 (57)

£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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Kimberley

Dined 7 days ago

Best sushi in England! Really fresh, full of flavour and great variety.

Kibou Cambridge

4.6

4.6 (54)

£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!

Top review

Steve

Dined 5 days ago

Great venue, food lovely, service attentive, will be back

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Teishoku (定食) Set Lunch - £16.90

Experience

Japanese Afternoon Tea

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Vegetarian Japanese Afternoon Tea

Côte Brasserie - Peterborough

4.8

4.8 (58)

£25 and under

French

Peterborough

About the restaurant

Cote is inspired by the brasseries of Paris, serving authentic French dishes all day in our classically designed restaurants. We are committed to producing authentic French classics, freshly cooked to order, from the highest quality sourced ingredients.

Top review

Dined on Mar 30, 2025

Breakfast wasn’t as good as usual but service was great as always

The Elm Tree Inn

4.8

4.8 (140)

£25 and under

Gastro Pub

Wisbech

About the restaurant

The Elm Tree Inn "The best freehouse in Wisbech and surrounding area" in the village of Elm, in Cambridgeshire has significantly gained a reputation for maximum comfort to its guests with a warm welcome, well-kept bar, Farm to Fork Cuisine and a passion to deliver great service.

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Phil

Dined 4 days ago

Fantastic food, great quality. 2 of us had the lamb curry. 2 had the seabass, 1 chicken risotto and 1 vegan Raman.

Sticks'n'Sushi - Cambridge

4.7

4.7 (158)

£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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Carmen

Dined on Apr 21, 2025

Lovely ambience and friendly staff in this sushi place with delicious food along with selected beverages. Staff is incredible.

The Black Bull Brampton

4.7

4.7 (26)

£25 and under

Gastro Pub

Huntingdon

About the restaurant

The Black Bull is a 16th century traditional village pub in the village of Brampton. Best known for their freshly cooked meals, this friendly pub offers a beer garden and traditional British meals.

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Emma

Dined 5 days ago

First time here for a family meal with relations from America. We were a party of 10 and our table was right in front of 1 of the bars which was ok, they put a sign on the bar at 1 end saying closed use other bar but people still kept coming to it, which they couldn’t get to it unless they leaned over our backs, I did say to a man it was closed and he said I tried next door and the girl looked at me then turned and walked away! So that’s why they kept coming to this bar. The guy that took our drinks and food order was great, really friendly, there was 2 girls behind the bar and going by their unhappy faces didn’t really wanna be there and I asked them for some more bottled water and I got a look of that was too much trouble for them! Food was absolutely delicious and overall I would definitely recommend

The Grantchester Green Man

4.7

4.7 (159)

£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.

Top review

Neville

Dined 3 days ago

Very friendly welcoming staff. Good service. Able to talk as tables not too close. Nice atmosphere. Good drinks well presented. Excellent succulent food.

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