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Gonville Kitchen, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire

Gonville Kitchen

3.7
3.7
18 Reviews
£26 to £40
British

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 1 time today
Experiences are available.
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for scenic views
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.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    British, Mediterranean, Afternoon Tea
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Afternoon Tea Daily 2:30 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Daily 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    01223 366611
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Cash not accepted, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Zack
  • Private party facilities
    From birthdays and graduation celebrations to anniversaries and wedding receptions, Gonville Hotel can cater to a range of capacities all within our hotel adorned with modern elegance in the heart of Cambridge.
  • Area
    Cambridge
  • Parking details
    Hotel Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Sunday Roast - carved at your table

    Multiple dates available
    Nothing lifts the spirits and warms the soul quite like a delicious Sunday Roast in Cambridge, especially when enjoyed in our wonderful Restaurant with family and friends. Our Cambridge Sunday Lunch at the Gonville is a tribute to taste and tradition as we carve the finest cuts of meats right at your table. As the only restaurant in Cambridge to provide a carvery at your table, we invite you to experience our personal and unique service. Each week we create this iconic British favourite with love and care, using only the finest local ingredients to allow the quality of Cambridge produce to truly shine. We cater to all dietary requirements, where vegetarians and vegans are never a second thought.
    Sunday Roast - carved at your table photo
  • Afternoon Tea

    GBP 17.00 - GBP 34.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Multiple dates available
    Press pause on your busy day and live in the moment. No busy traffic, no large crowds, no decisions to make. Simply the most delicious afternoon tea in Cambridge. Exceptional food and great company. Indulging in an ever-so-scrumptious afternoon tea is an essential part of any Cambridge experience. And where better to enjoy this iconic afternoon delight than at our richly historic hotel in the heart of the city? We're masters at attention to detail, perfectly harmonising flavour with presentation, so all you need to do is book your table and enjoy. Please note, free-from Afternoon Tea bookings require at least 24 hours to prepare for any allergies or dietary requirements.
    Afternoon Tea photo
  • Thank you to mum!

    GBP 35.00 - GBP 41.00 per person

    Prepaid

    29 Mar 2025 - 30 Mar 2025
    Celebrate Mother's Day with either Afternoon Tea on Saturday 29th March or Sunday Roast on Sunday 30th March. All mum's will receive a gift from us to say thank you!
    Thank you to mum! photo

What 18 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

3.7
3.7 based on recent ratings
  • 3.9Food
  • 3.8Service
  • 3.8Ambience
  • 3.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Cambridge/Cambridgeshire

    Hot spot

  • Cambridge/Cambridgeshire

    Romantic

  • Cambridge/Cambridgeshire

    British

  • Cambridge

    Good for business meals

  • Cambridge

    Hot spot

  • Cambridge

    Great for fine wines

  • Cambridge

    Romantic

  • Cambridge

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Gonville Kitchen offers a charming dining experience with "impeccable service" and "absolutely delicious" food. While some guests rave about the "very generous selection of sandwiches, scones, and cakes," others note occasional service delays and smaller portions. The ambiance is generally positive, with standout moments during festive occasions, though some suggest room for improvement in consistency.

18 Reviews
  1. Mike

    Norfolk/Suffolk1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Robert gave us superb service! The Jazz in The Long Bar, was a perfect starting point with a quiet drink, Beautiful experience, Mike

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  2. Rhodope

    Cambridge4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    I have been to lots of hotels for afternoon tea and this was very sparce for what we paid. I would not recommend it.
    Gonville KitchenResponded on 19 February 2025
    Thank you for your feedback, we are sorry your experience did not meet your expectation. We strive to keep our portions consistent and quality high. Our afternoon tea is entirely homemade, fresh from our kitchen. We hope you will give us another chance!

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  3. Sam

    Cambridge2 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on 14 February 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Valentines meal was very disappointing. Too many tables for the waiting staff. Table booked for 8pm took until 9.45 to get our main meal. Very minimal dinner, no vegetables etc. charged for Prosecco we didn’t receive and had to get the waiters attention to order drinks. Would not return.
    Gonville KitchenResponded on 18 February 2025
    Dear Sam, thank you for your feedback. We are sorry your experience did not meet your expectations. Please contact us directly as we would very much like to discuss this further and rebuild your faith in the Gonville Kitchen.

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  4. Ian

    Cambridge1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 14 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    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.
    Gonville KitchenResponded on 18 February 2025
    Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We look forward to seeing you again.

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  5. Stephanie

    London3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 25 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Faultless. very generous selection of sandwiches scones and cakes. Loved the lemon posset
    Gonville KitchenResponded on 18 February 2025
    Thank you Stephanie for your kind review! We look forward to welcoming you back in the future.

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  6. Kris

    Norfolk/Suffolk1 review

    2.0

    Dined on 18 January 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    I’m sorry to say that I was disappointed by this experience. I booked an afternoon tea for two through the Open Table app. I messaged the venue via Open Table the day before to check they had my booking down as afternoon tea but got no reply. To be sure, I stopped by the venue a few hours before my booking to double check they had it down for afternoon tea, only to be told that the hotel did not have my booking. I was able to show them the Open Table confirmation on my phone. When we returned at 2.30 (the earliest the website said you could book an afternoon tea), we waited to speak to the only staff member at the bar. Even though I had chosen to sit in the long bar area, we were taken through to the terrace restaurant, which was empty except for 2 people, and so had no atmosphere at all. The lady serving us was very polite and knowledgable about the types of teas on offer. We were brought our drinks but our food did not come for another half an hour (after 3 o’clock). By this time we had drunk our tea, but were not offered a refill. The food was of a good quality, but there was no atmosphere at all in the restaurant. When we had finished our food, we waited for someone to come over for over 15 minutes but no one did, so I went to the bar again and waited for the same single staff member to be free. I asked if our leftover food could be boxed up to be taken home and for us to pay the bill. He said he would send a colleague. It then took another 15 minutes for the food to be put into bags. The server said she had not been able to find the bags/boxes. I have stayed at the Gonville Hotel before and had really good service. However, this time it seems that they were short staffed and unprepared and so I don’t feel it was worth the £71.50 I paid. This should have been a lovely treat afternoon for my mother and I but all in all was a disappointing experience.
    Gonville KitchenResponded on 18 February 2025
    Dear Kris, thank you for your feedback and for sharing your concerns. We have taken action with our team to prevent this issue from reoccurring. We would like to invite you back in the future, please get in touch and we will personally oversee your booking to ensure your visit is truly memorable.

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  7. JANE E

    Kent6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 3 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Good food ,something different to try ,good service ,lovely wine and cocktails .

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  8. Paul

    Cambridge1 review

    2.0

    Dined on 29 December 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    I’d avoid this place. Half the stuff on the menu had run out, it was extremely over priced, and the food portions were tiny. Service was very slow, despite there being only 4 tables with customers on. Such a shame, as for £114 we expected more than 2 tiny skewers of chicken, and a slither of sea bass! Bottle of wine was also included in that price but having to order a side of potatoes as they had run out of fries and broccoli was poor for a restaurant of this quality. My advice - spend your money elsewhere!

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  9. Leanne

    Cambridge1 review

    3.0

    Dined on 24 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Nice Christmas atmosphere. Food was tasty although quite expensive for portion size. Was only one other table when we arrived but a few of the tables needed clearing away from afternoon tea. Had to change water glass and plate as weren’t clean. Nice outlook over Winter Wonderland.
    Gonville KitchenResponded on 27 December 2024
    Dear Leanne Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us. We’re glad to hear that you enjoyed parts of your visit, and we’d love to learn more about how we can make your next experience even better. Your feedback is important to us as we work to improve, so please feel free to reach out if there’s anything specific you’d like to share. We hope to welcome you back again soon! Thank you, Emma

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  10. Lisa

    Cambridge2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 17 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Took our daughter for her 21st birthday Very nice and relaxing for a special occasion x
    Gonville KitchenResponded on 27 December 2024
    Dear Lisa Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your experience with us and that we could make your visit special. It’s always a pleasure to serve you, and your kind words mean a lot to our team. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Thank you, Emma

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FAQs

Gonville Kitchen is rated 3.7 stars by 18 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 1 time today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Gonville Kitchen

2 Gonville Pl, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire CB1 1LY

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    Cambridge
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Afternoon Tea Daily 2:30 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Daily 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    British, Mediterranean, Afternoon Tea
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Hotel Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Cash not accepted, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Zack
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    01223 366611
  • Private party facilities
    From birthdays and graduation celebrations to anniversaries and wedding receptions, Gonville Hotel can cater to a range of capacities all within our hotel adorned with modern elegance in the heart of Cambridge.
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