Diners' Choice: Great for brunch restaurants in Cambridge/Cambridgeshire

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Updated 05 December 2024

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The Elm Tree Inn

4.6

4.6 (122)

£25 and under

Gastro Pub

Wisbech

About the restaurant

The Elm Tree Inn "The best freehouse in Wisbech and surrounding area" in the village of Elm, in Cambridgeshire has significantly gained a reputation for maximum comfort to its guests with a warm welcome, well-kept bar, Farm to Fork Cuisine and a passion to deliver great service.

Top review

Angus

Dined 1 day ago

This is our fifth or sixth visit and once again we were not disappointed. We will be back.

Griddle Bar & Meat House

4.5

4.5 (43)

£25 and under

Steakhouse

Ely

About the restaurant

Griddle Bar and Meathouse is dedicated to serving the finest quality steaks and handcrafted beers. Our commitment to exceptional flavour and dining experiences sets us apart. Come savour the best of Ely's culinary scene with us.

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Jonathan

Dined 2 days ago

Tried griddle bar for first time. The breakfast options were really good and the full English was lovely and good value. Would definitely recommend. Can't wait to try their steak/burgers!

The Dining Room at Poets House

4.4

4.4 (523)

£26 to £40

British

Ely

About the restaurant

Our Dining Room, Writing Room, Courtyard Garden and Sonnet Lounge restaurant are the perfect places to catch up with friends or colleagues. We are open daily for dining with food being served from 9 am - 8.45 pm, and drinks until late.

Whether it's our breakfast menu, weekday lunch, or dinner, The Poet's House stunning decor, wonderful dishes, and first-class service guarantee an unforgettable dining experience

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Janet

Dined on 9 Dec 2024

Had the Festive Menu of Roast Turkey followed by Gingerbread Cake. Very impressed, all well cooked & tasty. Fresh ingredients. Excellent service in a lovely setting. Reasonable priced.

The Ivy Cambridge Brasserie

4.4

4.4 (10454)

£26 to £40

Contemporary British

Cambridge

About the restaurant

The Ivy Cambridge Brasserie serves all-encompassing, contemporary British menu.

Top review

JeffreyB

Dined 3 days ago

Always a great place to dine! Never disappoints and is always one of our favourites.

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Breakfast Set Menu

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The Ivy Cambridge Afternoon Tea

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Sunday Steak Supper

The Elm

4.3

4.3 (287)

£25 and under

Gastro Pub

Huntingdon

About the restaurant

Set in the picturesque village of Abbots Ripton with access to beautiful walks on the local estate, The Elm has everything you want from your perfect countryside pub; A glorious garden, a roaring fire, comfortable rooms, delicious food and a wide selection of drinks.

The Grade II-listed building was built, as an open hall, in the late 15th Century to offer hospitality to the drovers bringing cattle down from Scotland (along the Bullock Road) to the market at St.Ives. It was later altered with the insertion of a brick chimney in the early 17th century. The Fellowes family, that own and run the pub, came to the area around the same time the pub got its chimney...

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Carol

Dined on 23 Nov 2024

Our meal was outstanding, everything was perfect from walking in to walking out Friendly staff , service excellent , food was amazing best food I have had out for a very long time .

The Willow Tree

4.2

4.2 (447)

£26 to £40

English

Cambridge

About the restaurant

Discover this beautiful hidden gem in the Cambridgeshire countryside. The Willow Tree is a charming, unique and independent pub restaurant for all seasons with many beautiful spaces to enjoy. The charming restaurant offers a beautiful ambience, featuring an open fire, candle lit tables, and floral displays. In the gorgeous Willow garden you will discover eight magical fairy lit dining domes with Dyson heaters for a dining experience with a difference (Domes can only be booked direct online at www.thewillowtreebourn.com).
A large Teepee is situated in our Secret Meadow, also available to book all year round for private hire events, Serving a delectable dining menu with seasonal updates. Sundays Roasts served on Sundays. 'Little Willow' children's menu available. All dishes created rom scratch from high quality fresh ingredients that are as lovely, kind and as local as can be. Many gluten free options, always features dairy free, vegan and vegetarian options too. Dog friendly too.

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Mary

Dined on 25 Dec 2024

First Xmas day lunch out and enjoyed it. The staff were lovely and welcoming.

The Anchor Pub

4.1

4.1 (629)

£25 and under

Contemporary British

Cambridge

About the restaurant

(We unfortunately cannot reserve our terrace tables, any bookings will have a table reserved inside although guests are more than welcome to sit at a table on our riverside terrace if one is available upon arrival)

Set on the bank of the beautiful river Cam in the historic city of Cambridge, The Anchor pub, dining room & river terrace is a stone’s throw away from the world famous Queens college & its stunning Mathematical Bridge.

We serve fresh seasonal food using locally sourced ingredients, cask conditioned real ales, craft beers, wines from a carefully chosen innovative wine list. We provide friendly knowledgeable & relaxed service in picturesque surroundings.

Escape to our dining room where you can guarantee a fabulous view or experience al fresco dining overlooking the river during the summer months.

Why not spend an afternoon or the evening with us, take a punt on the river then enjoy a meal with us either before or after

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Michelle

Dined on 21 Dec 2024

Excellent! Really well looked after & everyone enjoyed it

Afternoon Tea at Parker's Tavern

4.1

4.1 (341)

£41 and over

Afternoon Tea

Cambridge

About the restaurant

"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."

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Elizabeth

Dined on 21 Dec 2024

The festive afternoon tea was delicious (we had a vegetarian version). Friendly staff with the right amount of attentiveness and a wonderful setting.

Bill's Restaurant & Bar - Cambridge

4.1

4.1 (1416)

£25 and under

British

Cambridge

About the restaurant

Take a punt at Bill's next time you're in Cambridge. It's one of our most tucked away, historic restaurants and we think you'll agree it's pretty special. Whether you're a gown-wearing student or a coat-wearing visitor, we've got a table for you.

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LouiseVIP

Dined 4 days ago

Ordered smashed avocado on sourdough with poached eggs and dude of sweet potato fries . Eggs perfectly runny , plentiful avacado . Amy our server returned without fuss the fries ( not quite cooked ) returning them quickly perfectly crisp and cooked . Partners chicken schwarmer lovely . His smoothie was delicious and he said best coffee he'd had in ages . Amy the server attentive but not hastley . Chelsea the manager seated us away from a few noisier patrons and was efficient and friendly in equal measure . Great anniversary brunch thank you .

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Experience

Bottomless Pancakes

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January Group Dining Menu

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January Small Group Dining Menu

Carluccio's - Cambridge

3.8

3.8 (803)

£26 to £40

Italian

Cambridge

About the restaurant

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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Rhys

Dined 7 days ago

Really friendly dog-friendly restaurant right in the centre of Cambridge. The food was a tad slow to arrive (although we were a table of 8) but, when it did arrive, it was exceptional. Nice family atmosphere. Superb service (top marks to Kerry, especially, for her professionalism, good humour and attitude). We'll definitely be back.

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Popular dish

Chicken Milanese

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