Top 10 Best Restaurants In Cambridge
City Centre
Pint Shop
When Cambridge discovered. It had the least varied high street in Britain a few years ago. It took me aback. That was prior to the arrival of artisan bakers. food trucks. and young, creative chefs in the area. Chain restaurants still dominate the city center, but a short stroll outside, in an area where rent is less prohibitive, independent cooks are interacting directly with patrons and showcasing East Anglia’s exquisite products, like saltmarsh lamb, asparagus, and samphire. Cooking is done with flair and intelligence. Fitting for a great academic town. 10 Best Restaurants In Cambridge
City Centre
Pint Shop
This eatery is more gastro than pub, despite the eye-catching array of cask and keg beers displayed on the blackboard. It says it was inspired by beerhouses from the 1830s. Yet the cuisine, parquet flooring, green fronds in beer bottles, and hip-hanging lights (be careful) are all very modern. Young wait staff. Those who are required to work there can direct you to both traditional menu items. (such as the excellent overnight pork that has been there since the restaurant’s launch in 2013) and more avant-garde fare like vegetarian tagines and fusion Scotch eggs, which demonstrate the restaurant’s adaptability despite its “Meat Bread Beer” tagline. Open all year round, the garden is non-smoking.
1. Trinity
The sleekly designed interior creates the ideal setting for a refined dining experience right in the heart of Cambridge. The soothing atmosphere is created by the racing green walls and furnishings. But the subtly illuminated downstairs is a little more edgy. The cuisine is dominated by fish. With dishes like melt-in-your-mouth roasted octopus and shiny tiny Mersea oysters. A sprinkling of lemongrass here and wakame there livens up an otherwise mostly French dish. Are seabream really so big? The portions are substantial, and the presentation isn’t too fussy. Helpful rather than pretentious descriptions of both Old and New World wines may be found on the varied wine list. And the service matches this.
2. Mill Road Atithi
If you don’t know that the word “atithi” in Hindi means “guest,” you might not realize that the blue banquettes, neutral walls, and Portuguese maitre d’ belong in an Indian restaurant. Modern South Indian cuisine is made by a chef. Who instead of giving you a chili burn, wants to use ingredients like tamarind, mace, and fenugreek to produce nuanced flavors. This is not the kind of meal that goes well with Kingfisher; this is food that goes better with a crisp Maharashtra wine. Just as satisfying as the butter chicken is the side dishes of spicy chickpea salad (pappdi chaat) and black lentils cooked in cream (daal makhari). 10 Best Restaurants In Cambridge
3. Tu Casa
This very typical tapas bar has blank walls that reflect conversation. Pallet shelving adds a sense of rustic style without overpowering the food and warmth. In Galicia, the chef’s native province, traditional patatas bravas. Tortilla and jamon iberico are accompanied by carpaccio de pulpo. Which is topped with coarse salt. Pimento picante, and olive oil. Salmorejo is a bright and delicious cold soup made with simple peasant ingredients like tomatoes, garlic, and olive oil. It pairs well with strong Galician amber lagers like Estrella 1906 Reserva or Rioja wines. This is how local eateries ought to operate. 10 Best Restaurants In Cambridge
4. Vanderlyle
At this young star chef’s new 26-seat restaurant, patrons trust Alex Rushmer enough to pay £55 in advance for a five-course tasting menu, sight unseen. Once a Subway location, this one is now a chic but laid-back canteen-style restaurant. The restaurant isn’t strictly vegetarian, but their menu items have only included plant-based dishes prepared in creative and delicious ways, such as a risotto with wild garlic and turnip tops or a semifreddo of white chocolate and celeriac paired with a granita of celery and lovage. 10 Best Restaurants In Cambridge
5. Parker’s Piece Cotto
Cotto’s relocation to a specially designed glassed-in area in front of the Gonville Hotel has proven to be a success. Priced at £70 on weekdays and £75 on weekends, the minimum three-course set menu offers exceptional food, ranging from the house-made breads and truffle butter to the chef’s famous dessert, ‘Chocolate Time,’ a gold-leafed clock featuring Roman numbers. There will be plenty of palate surprises from each course, such venison with toasted cocoa, as the menu descriptions don’t reveal everything. The attentive service provided by the chef/restaurateur duo in charge is knowledgeable without ever becoming pretentious. It is the ideal setting for a festive meal.\
6. Oak Bistro
After a decade of being tucked away in a busy intersection. This independent cafe has more than shown its durability. Divided into cozy sections, the area can accommodate up to 30 people. There is also a charming courtyard garden with patio heaters and fairy lights. Food is prepared with grace yet is never fussy. A spoonful of mashed potatoes and braised cabbage are presented. Casually beside an exceptionally delicate and crispy duck confit. A good selection of English wines is available. On a reasonably priced wine list. Some servers double as cooks; ours created a stunning raspberry ripple ice cream summer pudding. 10 Best Restaurants In Cambridge
7. Parker’s Tavern
‘Tavern’ barely does credit to the glitzy cocktail bar and brasserie-style restaurant in the historic University Arms Hotel. It is defined as ‘a location. Where alcohol is sold and drunk’. Like the food, the lively dining area behind the grand portico entry has a refined yet laid-back vibe. Every day, quail are tandoori-roasted. Expensive spag bol is put simmering. And langoustines imported from Scotland, are cooked with garlic and parsley butter. A fun DIY sundae menu lets customers select their preferred flavors and toppings. Resuming their adult lives, they can retire to the swish library to peruse a book on art history while sipping on digestives.
8. Along the River Cam / Midsummer House
Since obtaining its second Michelin star in 2005, this upscale establishment has been pushing boundaries from its alluring location on the River Cam. The £135 dégustation meal. Which is required in the evening is full of surprises. Seemingly unlikely pairings, such as duck liver, smoked eel, and chicken wings, or a palate-cleansing concoction of pasteurized egg yolk, maple syrup, Jack Daniels cream, chives, and pepper, work intriguingly together. Theatrics at the table elevate the dining experience. A butler’s trolley lifts five aperitivo bottles. And mint leaves are freeze-dried with liquid nitrogen to adorn lemon posset. There’s not a lot of starch in the air thanks to the kind service.
9. Restaurant 22
Cooking this kind of cuisine demands not just talent but also passion and creativity. Instead of just lip service, the young chef hires a local forager to gather wild garlic, purslane, and other available ingredients. The dishes are adorned with exquisite fronds and flowers. The exquisite wine pairings, like a restrained Douro with Norfolk salt marsh lamb, are a great deal, and the seven-course tasting menu is a masterclass. This forty-year-old eatery has sanded flooring and muted décor. But the stifling silence is gone. Every employee is attentive and obviously passionate about the establishment. Inspectors from Michelin take note.
10. Suburban Histon / The Boot Histon
An old brick-arched brewhouse. Which is now the kitchen, is connected to the bar by an open eating area with lofty ceilings. The rustic décor and lighthearted service create a laid-back atmosphere that draws in both romantic couples and families that ride bicycles. The cuisine is excellent, as you would expect from a star chef such as Raymond Blanc taking over a run-down village tavern and transforming it into his pub group. The wine list is simple and does not include any vintages. The pistachio and cheese soufflés are really delicious. There are options like Moroccan mezze and superb fish curry from Malabar. Two more draws are the garden and the easy parking.