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The Oak Bistro, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire

The Oak Bistro

4.8
4.8
344 Reviews
£25 and under
British
A firm favourite and iconic Cambridge bistro that's passionate about quality food and impeccable but unfussy service. The menu offers classic British and European dishes, home-made using traditional recipes and quality ingredients, matched with an extensive, hand-curated wine list. Set in a Grade II listed building, the Bistro offers an elegant dining experience in the heart of Cambridge city. Inside, there is comfortable banquette seating, dark wood and exposed brickwork, with original paintings by Cambridge artist Nicholas Juett. Hidden from view is further seating in a delightful garden courtyard – perfect for dining in fair weather – with covers, blankets, lighting and heating just in case. In the daytime, it’s ideal for business lunches, meeting friends or even lunching on your own with a newspaper; in the evenings, customers flock for a romantic meals, dinner parties with friends and special occasions.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    British, European, French
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Tue–Sat 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:30 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    01223 323361
  • Website
    http://www.theoakbistro.co.uk/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress

Menu

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What 344 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Oak Bistro consistently impresses with its "highest quality" food and service. Diners rave about the "perfect lunch" and "amazing food, service, and ambiance." The warm, cozy atmosphere and attentive staff create a memorable dining experience. Enjoy exceptional dishes, a wide wine selection, and "superb" menus that exceed expectations.

344 Reviews

  1. Luke

    Berkshire15 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 12 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    I like the Oak Bistro is a nice place to dine, Is the first time I’ve eaten there and it was wonderful experience, the whole place has a nice, warm atmosphere. The Set menu 2 courses £22 good value for money I must say.

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  2. Mike VIP

    London71 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 4 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    First time here. Very pleasant experience over lunch.

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  3. OCfoodie VIP

    Orange County12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 28 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Celebrated our anniversary and everything was perfect! Amazing food, service and ambiance. Beef Wellington was incredible.

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  4. Zander

    Edinburgh2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 2 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very welcoming relaxed atmosphere, well cooked classic food with decent sized portions. Very happy they could accommodate for my odd request I had for my partner, it was a lovely enjoyable evening. Thank you and would defiantly recommend this restaurant.

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  5. Donna

    Greater Boston38 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 15 August 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding personal attention from the staff due to my dietary issues, but I saw they are that attentive to all their guests. The outside covered dining area is one of the loveliest I have ever been in. The lunch was very tasty too.

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  6. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Cambridge6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 25 June 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A lovely place with nice lights and paintings on the wall. The food was amazing and the staff very attentive. We had tried to book several times before but was always fully booked. We can certainly see why. We will definitely be going again.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    London15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 16 March 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is truly one of the only restaurants that always delivers in every way, food and service are of highest quality. I have been coming here for over 10 years

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  8. IANR

    Cambridge4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 7 February 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had acgood evening so definitely will be going again.

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  9. PaneVino

    Cambridge3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 15 November 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Perfect lunch, starting with melt-in-your-mouth scallops and potted crab, then halibut and fish cakes, washed down with a crisp pinot grigio, finished with a trio of sorbet. Everything very good, the service, presentation of the dishes, seasoning, all spot on. Nothing whatsoever to complain about.

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  10. John

    Glasgow4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 23 October 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Completely blown away. Best restaurant experience I can remember. Service and food top drawer.

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The Oak Bistro is rated 4.8 stars by 344 OpenTable diners.

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Google Map for The Oak Bistro

6, Lensfield Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire CB2 1EG

Additional information

  • Area
    Cambridge
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Tue–Sat 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:30 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    British, European, French
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wine
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