Restaurants in Cambridge
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Rainbow Vegetarian
First-rate vegetarian food and a pious glow emanate from this snug subterranean gem, accessed down a narrow passageway off King's Pde. It's decorated in funky colours and serves up organic dishes with a hint of the exotic, such as scrumptious Indonesian gado gado and Cuban peccadillo pie.
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Midsummer House
In a Victorian villa backing onto the river, this sophisticated place is a gastronomic delight. Chef Daniel’s creations, justifying their two Michelin stars, are distinguished by depth of flavour, great technical skill and expert pairings of ingredients. Expect the likes of slow-roast duck with sweet potato and grapefruit, and sea bass with truffle. Service is exemplary and free of pretention.
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Tatties
Fast-in, fast-out fish-tank-style café and budget favourite that whips out baked and stuffed potatoes with innumerable fillings at lightening pace, as well as breakfasts, baguettes, salads and cakes. It gets very busy over lunch.
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Twenty-Two
Hidden away amid a row of Victorian terraced housing is this slightly odd, yet outstanding restaurant. It's an intimate kind of place, with a hushed atmosphere and old-school decor, where diners chose from a delicate set menu. Dishes are of the highest standard and the wine list is impressive. Book ahead.
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Clowns
Cambridge institution, run by a friendly Italian family, decked out with pictures of clowns. Great for a cooked breakfast, homemade lasagne, or simply lingering over a good coffee and a newspaper.
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Michaelhouse
Sip fair-trade coffee and nibble focaccias among soaring medieval arches or else take a pew within reach of the altar at this stylishly converted church, which still has a working chancel. The simple lunch menu features quiche, soup and salads, as well as more substantial hot dishes, and has a good range of vegetarian options.
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Galleria
If you didn’t manage the punting, watch others try from this Continental-style cafe overlooking the Cam that serves good French and Mediterranean cuisine.
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River Bar + Kitchen
Conran-designed, light and modern, this is a two-storey riverside brasserie that attracts a smart young crowd with its modern Mediterranean cuisine.
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Fitzbillies
Cambridge's oldest bakery, beloved by generations of students for its ultrasticky buns and quaint wood shopfront, makes a good stop for breakfast, while its cafe next door serves good British food in simple surroundings.
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Thanh Binh
Cambridge’s only Vietnamese restaurant has some wonderfully flavourful dishes on the menu – from the sublime pork balls to beef pho and tilapia steamed in lemongrass. Dinner on weekends requires a reservation and can feel a bit rushed, but it’s perfect for lunch.
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Stickybeaks
Sip creamy hot chocolate, nibble on a wide array of cakes or tuck into some imaginative salads (couscous with pomegranate, puy lentils with goat’s cheese) and sausage rolls with unusual chutney at this popular new cafe.
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Hakka
Chef Daniel’s mother has taught him the secrets of Hakka cooking and once you’ve tasted his signature salt and chilli chicken, you’ll be inclined to give her a hug and a kiss. The menu is extensive but the sizzling dishes stand out. Service can be slow on busy nights.
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Gardenia
‘Gardi’s’ is responsible for the late-night nutrition of a large chunk of the student population, its walls plastered with photos of happy customers munching on the lamb souvlakia and doner kebabs.
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Cotto
The popularity of this busy spot is due to chef Hans’ ability to coax wonderful flavours out of simple ingredients, most of them seasonal and locally sourced. For lunch you can expect risotto with mushrooms and seasonal veggies, and hearty soup, whereas the evening menu is more sophisticated, giving you veal kidneys à la dijonaise, salt marsh lamb and beautiful desserts – all executed with great flair.
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Origin8
Bright and airy, this cafe, deli and butchers shop prides itself on its local organic ingredients. It's a great place to stop for hearty soups, hog roast baps, home-cooked sausage rolls, fresh salads or luscious cakes. The shop showcases foodstuffs from East Anglia's finest producers, making it a perfect bet for picnic supplies.
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Oak Bistro
This great local favourite serves up simple, classic dishes with modern flair, such as tuna nicoise salad and slow-roasted lamb. The atmosphere is relaxed and welcoming, the decor minimalist and there's even a hidden walled garden for alfresco dining. Reservations are essential even for lunch due to its size and popularity.
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Jamie's Italian
Set in the city's Guildhall, the celebrity chef's 'neighbourhood Italian' is popular with the city’s young trendsters. The building itself has loads of character, the antipasti arrives on the signature wooden planks and the mains are simple, filling, unpretentious dishes.
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Dojo
Favoured by students from Queens and noodle lovers in general, this brisk spot serves generous portions of Chinese, Thai, Japanese, Vietnamese and Malaysian noodle and rice dishes within a compact, bright interior.
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De Luca
Contemporary style and classic Italian food collide in this lively restaurant with an open kitchen, glass ceiling and exposed brickwork. It's a much-loved spot with a great wine and cocktail list making it as popular for long lunches as it is for boozy nights out.
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Chop House
Set on the busy corner of Kings Pde and Bene't St, this place has wooden floors, giant windows overlooking the street, and – true to the name – a menu of classic, meat-heavy English cuisine. If you're craving sausage and mash, a sizzling steak, suet pudding, fish pie or potted ham, look no further. Sister restaurant St John’s Chop House has the same menu and is located near the rear entrance to St John’s College.
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CB2
Internet cafe, bistro, music venue and cinema all rolled into one, this lively place dishes up a great range of rustic cuisine in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. The menu features everything from salads, pastas and wraps to heartier bistro specials. There's live music on the top floor on Wednesday nights and every other Thursday. To get here take a left off Parkside onto East Rd. Norfolk St is about 300m along on the right.
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Alimentum
Slick and stylish and eager to impress, this place aims to wow you with its ambitious menu and wonderfully attentive service. The emphasis is on slow cooking and ethically sourced local produce, and the dishes are imaginative and very nicely presented, but somehow lacking the ‘wow’ factor. It's a short bus ride out of the centre.
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