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Midsummer - Midsummer House Restaurant, Cambridge,
Award-winning

Midsummer House Restaurant

4.8 (434)
£41 and over
British
Midsummer Common, Cambridge, CB4 1HA

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 7 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for fine wines
  • Innovative
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.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    £41 and over
  • Cuisines
    British
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Wed–Sat 11:45 am–2:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sat 6:15 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    01223 369299
  • Website
    http://www.midsummerhouse.co.uk/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Catering
    Important: Foods in this restaurant are processed in a kitchen that produces dishes with milk, wheat, soybean, fish, nuts, eggs, and egg products.<br /><br />Please notify us when booking of any dietary requirements as we are unable to cater for changes on the day of your booking (Check our website for further details)
  • Location
    Midsummer Common, Cambridge, CB4 1HA
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN 2 Stars 2025
    2. MICHELIN 2 Stars 2024
    3. MICHELIN 2 Stars 2023
  • Neighborhood
    Cambridge
  • Cross street
    There is no parking on Midsummer Common
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Private Room, Wine

Experiences

  • The Solstice Menu

    £140.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Apr 1, 2025 - Sep 30, 2025
    The Solstice menu is £280 per person, it consists of 13 courses. It is available at lunch and dinner, Wednesday to Saturday. This includes 1 glass of Champagne on arrival. A deposit of £140 per person is required to secure the reservation, the balance to be paid on the day. Should you need to cancel, we request you inform us more than 48 hours in advance. As per our T&Cs the refund is processed minus a £20 admin fee. Any cancellation/drop in numbers made less than 48 hours in advance will result in the deposit for those guests being non-refundable. We cater for the following allergies ONLY: nuts, gluten, shellfish and raw alcohol, which must be stated upon booking. Please note foods in this restaurant are processed in a kitchen that produces dishes with nuts, gluten, and shellfish.
    The Solstice Menu Photo

  • The Corpus Menu

    £85.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Jun 11, 2025 - Sep 30, 2025
    The Corpus menu is £170 per person, it consists of 9 courses. It is available at lunch and dinner services on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. It is also available on a Saturday lunch time. This includes 1 glass of Champagne on arrival. A deposit of £85 per person is required to secure the reservation, the balance to be paid on the day. Should you need to cancel, we request you inform us more than 48 hours in advance. As per our T&Cs the refund is processed minus a £20 admin fee. Any cancellation/drop in numbers made less than 48 hours in advance will result in the deposit for those guests being non-refundable. We cater for the following allergies ONLY: nuts, gluten, shellfish and raw alcohol, which must be stated upon booking. Please note foods in this restaurant are processed in a kitchen that produces dishes with nuts, gluten, and shellfish.
    The Corpus Menu Photo

  • The Trinity Menu

    £52.50 per person

    Prepaid

    Jun 11, 2025 - Aug 31, 2025
    The Trinity menu is £105, it consist of 3 courses. It is available on at lunch time on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. A deposit of 50% per person is required to secure the reservation, the balance to be paid on the day. Should you need to cancel, we request you inform us more than 48 hours in advance. As per our T&Cs the refund is processed minus a £20 admin fee. Any cancellation/drop in numbers made less than 48 hours in advance will result in the deposit for those guests being non-refundable. We cater for the following allergies ONLY: nuts, gluten, shellfish and raw alcohol, which must be stated upon booking. Please note foods in this restaurant are processed in a kitchen that produces dishes with nuts, gluten, and shellfish.
    The Trinity Menu Photo

Menu

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What 434 people are saying

Midsummer House Restaurant reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • Cambridge/Cambridgeshire

    Best Overall

  • Cambridge/Cambridgeshire

    Best Food

  • Cambridge/Cambridgeshire

    Best Service

  • Cambridge/Cambridgeshire

    Best Ambiance

  • Cambridge/Cambridgeshire

    Best Value

  • Cambridge/Cambridgeshire

    Innovative

  • Cambridge/Cambridgeshire

    Great for fine wines

  • Cambridge/Cambridgeshire

    Romantic

  • Cambridge/Cambridgeshire

    Good for special occasions

  • Cambridge

    Best Overall

  • Cambridge

    Best Food

  • Cambridge

    Best Service

  • Cambridge

    Best Ambiance

  • Cambridge

    Best Value

  • Cambridge

    Innovative

  • Cambridge

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Midsummer House offers a "culinary experience" that is nothing short of extraordinary. Diners rave about its "amazing food," "exceptional service," and "beautiful presentation." The two-Michelin-star restaurant is praised for its "attention to detail" and "personal touch," making it perfect for "special occasions." While expensive, many agree it's "worth every moment."
434 Reviews

  1. OpenTable Diner

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely amazing experience. From arrival to departure we were warmly welcomed and well looked after. The staff were amazing, warm, friendly and welcoming. The lunch taster menu was absolutely stunning, art on a plate and tasted heavenly, amazing flavours and textures. The icing on the cake was meeting the fantastic chef Daniel and his lovely wife Alice. One of my best dining experiences to date. Shame we don’t live closer it was worth the 2 hour drive and we will definitely go back soon.

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  2. James

    London2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    It is expensive, but you could see what you were paying for - the dishes, the wine, the service and the overall experience were fantastic, with some lovely little unexpected touches. Only minor criticism was that our sitting was quite quiet, so it took us a while to feel comfortable.

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  3. Gaynor

    Manchester/Greater Manchester5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    From the moment we stepped through the discreet entrance, we knew we were in for something special. This two-Michelin-star restaurant offers not only impeccable food, but an experience that feels deeply personal and utterly refined. Every element—from the understated elegance of the décor to the quietly attentive service—was perfectly judged. The tasting menu was a journey of invention and restraint. Each course arrived as a work of art, balancing precision with emotion. A highlight was the variety of original amuse bouche with unusual flavour combinations; the chicken liver parfait with chocolate was a stand out! Each course moved seamlessly to the next. The sommelier sourced a particular favourite of ours which added to this special experience. This is not just a meal, it’s an event. A quiet celebration of craftsmanship, flavour, and thoughtful detail. Expensive, yes—but worth every moment. A place to return with good friends and special family members for life’s most special occasions.

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  4. Martin VIP

    London12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was amazing. Daniel Clifford strikes again. Only thing to bring up is the wine service was good, but service on pouring the wine was not as attentive as it should have been, especially when spending the sort of money we did. Minor things but at this standard its the little things that matter

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  5. Richard

    London5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 23, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Don't be put off by the website menu descriptions - what appears in reality is so much better. Yes it's expensive but for a special occasion it delivered.

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  6. Sarah

    London2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had the most incredible 10 year wedding anniversary here yesterday! We had been 7 years ago (and it was amazing then!) and the restaurant has been updated with a beautiful area to overlook the river. The staff were very attentive and were excellent at helping us to select a glass of wine to complement our meal (we could only have a glass as we were driving!). The food was INCREDIBLE! We were excited for each dish and even days later, we are talking about the menu!!! The combination of flavours, playfulness and creativity of the dishes literally blew our minds. Whilst expensive, it’s what you pay for and there is no-where else that we’d rather spend our money for this standard of experience. We will be back!

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  7. Gina

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a lovely experience here for a special occasion. Service was spot on while still feeling relaxed. Food was out of this world and we were treated to a look around the kitchen which was a great finish to the evening. The place is situated in a really nice part of town on the edge of the common so makes for a nice scenic walk to and from if you stay nearby. We’re given a treat to take away which was a nice touch. Thank you!

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  8. Pam

    Cambridge/Cambridgeshire2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went for a birthday celebration for my husband. From the moment we walked in we were taken care of but not intrusively. The tasting menu was wonderful and the wine pairings matched really well. A great experience for a special occasion.

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  9. Nigel

    Cambridge/Cambridgeshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful setting and perfect for a special occasion Staff were attentive and knowledgeable. Food well presented and each course a taste explosion extensive wine list Would like to a see A La Carte meals available maybe on specialised evenings. The cheese offering mid service at additional cost seemed unnecessary. A visit to the kitchen to see the food being prepared and meet the numerous chefs made the evening. Overall an excellent experience

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  10. Filip

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous food, amazing service and staff. Exactly what one would expect from a restaurant with such reputation.

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Midsummer House Restaurant is rated 4.8 stars by 434 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 7 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Midsummer House Restaurant

Midsummer Common, Cambridge, CB4 1HA

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN 2 Stars 2025
    2. MICHELIN 2 Stars 2024
    3. MICHELIN 2 Stars 2023
  • Cross street
    There is no parking on Midsummer Common
  • Neighborhood
    Cambridge
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Wed–Sat 11:45 am–2:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sat 6:15 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    £41 and over
  • Cuisines
    British
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Private Room, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.midsummerhouse.co.uk/
  • Phone number
    01223 369299
  • Catering
    Important: Foods in this restaurant are processed in a kitchen that produces dishes with milk, wheat, soybean, fish, nuts, eggs, and egg products.<br /><br />Please notify us when booking of any dietary requirements as we are unable to cater for changes on the day of your booking (Check our website for further details)
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