Best Lunch Restaurants in Cambridge

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38 restaurants available nearby

A photo of Sticks'n'Sushi - Cambridge restaurant

1. Sticks'n'Sushi - Cambridge

4.7

Exceptional(118)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Sushi • Cambridge

Booked 56 times today

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.

2. Gonville Kitchen

new

3.8

Excellent(15)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• British • Cambridge

Booked 1 time today

Welcome to Gonville Kitchen, a two rosette restaurant, the best new place to eat in Cambridge. A vibrant menu of fusion flavours from British classics to Mediterranean favourites. Our menu combines small plate options for sharing and tasting. Crafted with locally sourced ingredients, we offer signature dishes for the option of a more traditional dining experience. Enjoy a naturally lit atmosphere perfect for socialising with friends and family or for a relaxed working lunch. Start your evening with a wine from our extensive wine list or perhaps a signature cocktail at The Long Bar. Cheers to the weekend, a long-overdue reunion or a spontaneous lunch and take in the spectacular views of Parker's Piece from our outdoor terrace. Gonville Kitchen is the ultimate fusion restaurant in Cambridge for a memorable dining experience. Book a table and join us for lunch or dinner throughout the week.

3. Parker's Tavern

4.2

Awesome(2392)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• British • Cambridge

Booked 8 times today

A restaurant and bar located within the new University Arms hotel on Parker’s Piece, Cambridge.Parker’s Tavern serves modern British comfort food sourced from field, fen and England’s seas. The menu changes with the seasons, every dish representing a return to good, unpretentious British cooking, conjured by a spectacular chef.

A photo of Carluccio's - Cambridge restaurant

4. Carluccio's - Cambridge

3.9

Excellent(815)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Cambridge

Booked 8 times today

Here at Carluccio's, we’ve always been true to our Italian heritage and what food really means to us. The best ingredients, from the best regions, cooked with love.We’re in the heart of the city, next to the Cambridge University buildings.We’re open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner Monday to Sunday. We cater for vegetarians and those who are following a gluten-free diet, with options for both on our menu.

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5. Pint Shop - Cambridge

4.1

Excellent(2003)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• British • Cambridge

Booked 15 times today

We serve simple, seasonal British food alongside an awesome beer list. 'Standard’ for a Dining Room reservation on the Dining Room menu‘Bar’ or ‘Outdoor’ for drinks only or bar snacksPlease note dogs are only allowed in our Bar and Garden

6. Charlie Chan

4.5

Awesome(189)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Chinese • Cambridge

Booked 3 times today

Established in 1982 by London restaurateur, Peter Lee, the Charlie Chan Restaurant is one of the oldest restaurants in Cambridge. Our passion for authentic Chinese food has established the restaurant as a firm favourite with the people of Cambridge and tourists alike, serving fresh dim sum and traditional Chinese food daily.We look forward to welcoming you at Charlie Chan soon.Opening hours:11.30am - 10pm (last orders 9.30pm).We are closed on Wednesdays.We look forward to welcoming you at Charlie Chan soon.

7. Pho Cambridge

4.5

Awesome(587)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Vietnamese • Cambridge

Booked 42 times today

LOUD, VIBRANT, DELICIOUS...Situated on Wheeler Street in the centre of Cambridge, Pho is a healthy Vietnamese restaurant that specialise in pho noodle soup, the national dish of Vietnam. Aside from pho, you can also expect to find amazing starters, healthy salads, hearty rice bowls and decadent curries. They have a range of freshly made juices and also Vietnamese beers and a large wine and cocktail list. Pho’s menu is 40% vegan and nearly entirely gluten-free too. They also have an accessible kids’ menu where children can get a meal and a drink for £6.95.

8. Little Rose

4.2

Awesome(391)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Gastro Pub • Cambridge

Booked 12 times today

Located in the heart of Cambridge, opposite the Fitzwilliam Museum, this beautiful gastro-pub boasts historical charm and a delicious menu to complement the surroundings. Dating back 500 years, original features including exposed beams and interconnecting dining rooms are still intact and provide a wonderful setting for guests to enjoy. The menu boasts expertly prepared gastro-pub style food, made using quality-sourced ingredients including steaks from renowned Scottish butcher John Gilmour, alongside a variety of fresh seafood. Plus a fully stocked bar including a carefully curated wine list and a range of seasonal cocktails.

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9. Afternoon Tea at Parker's Tavern

3.9

Excellent(348)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Afternoon Tea • Cambridge

Booked 7 times today

"A restaurant and bar located within the University Arms on Parker’s Piece, Cambridge.Parker’s Tavern serves modern British comfort food sourced from field, fen and England’s seas. The menu changes with the seasons, every dish representing a return to good, unpretentious British cooking, conjured by a spectacular chef."

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10. Afternoon Tea at Hilton Cambridge - Lounge Bar

3.8

Excellent(27)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• British • Cambridge

Booked 1 time today

Join us for our delicious Afternoon Tea at the Hilton Cambridge City Centre.Spoil yourself and enjoy our selection of freshly cut sandwiches before tucking into warm scones with clotted cream and jam.Finish with sweet treats and your choosing from our fabulous range of Hope and Glory speciality teas. For those looking for bubbles, a glass of prosecco or free-flowing fizz can be added.We are also taking bookings for the Piano Bar where you can enjoy our brand new Taste Republic bar menu. You may not be able to travel far this year but you can take your taste buds on a journey with exquisite flavours from around the world. Our Piano Bar is open between 11.00 - 23.00

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Reuben
Cambridge/Cambridgeshire •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Phenomenal- every single time on all accounts, food, service the lot Every time my wife and I have been it’s because of a special occasion and we’ve come away each time saying how amazing it was! We want to know how the chef does everything!
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Sticks'n'Sushi - CambridgePrice: Expensive• Sushi• Cambridge
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4.7
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Ian
Cambridge/Cambridgeshire •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
We thoroughly enjoyed our afternoon tea at the Gonville Hotel on Valentines Day. The whole experience was excellent particularly as we had the restaurant to ourselves.
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Gonville KitchenPrice: Expensive• British• Cambridge
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3.8
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Alastair
South Wales •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Had simple fish and chips which was nicely cooked. Wine and cocktails were good. Staff excellent.
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Parker's TavernPrice: Expensive• British• Cambridge
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4.2
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June
London •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 7 Feb 2025
We really enjoyed the food, the service was very good, it was just a bit cold in the restaurant.
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Carluccio's - CambridgePrice: Expensive• Italian• Cambridge
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3.9
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Nikolay
Cambridge/Cambridgeshire •5 reviews
5.0
Dined on 2 Feb 2025
Excellent Sunday roast - portion size not too big. Great alcohol-free beer too!
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Pint Shop - CambridgePrice: Moderate• British• Cambridge
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4.1

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