Diners' Choice: Hot spot restaurants in Cambridge/Cambridgeshire

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Updated 05 December 2024

Looking for restaurants that are the best hot spots in Cambridge/Cambridgeshire? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyses nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favourite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you book, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

The White Swan

4.7

4.7 (294)

£25 and under

British

Woodnewton

About the restaurant

The White Swan Woodnewton is a multi award winning gastro pub serving a popular menu with quality dishes for everyone's taste - from burger and pizza through to tapas, Greek, Chinese & Mexican dishes.
The White Swan was built in 1790 and has had a £150,000 refurbishment inside and out to create a contemporary space whilst retaining the history of the building.

Best Village Pub & Restaurant 2023 - East of England
Tripadvisor Traveller Choice Winner 2023
Northamptonshire Family Friendly Pub Of The Year 2021 & 2022
Best Gourmet Dining Restaurant & Village Pub - Northamptonshire 2020

Top review

JohnVIP

Dined 4 days ago

As always a first class experience all round. Thanks you

Sticks'n'Sushi - Cambridge

4.7

4.7 (90)

£26 to £40

Sushi

Cambridge

About the restaurant

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.

Top review

Karen

Dined 3 days ago

Always fabulous, fresh food and great service here. Thank you.

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Experience

Lunch & Early Evening Sticks Set Menu £19.50

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.

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Angus

Dined 1 day ago

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

Pho Cambridge

4.5

4.5 (568)

£25 and under

Vietnamese

Cambridge

About the restaurant

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.

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Kirstie

Dined on 23 Dec 2024

Family meal after seeing the Panto and it was perfect! We all lived what we ate. The only thing that made it tricky for us is we had to go up a lot stairs with my very old, disabled mum. But we managed. A lovely evening out!

Côte Brasserie - Cambridge

4.3

4.3 (94)

£25 and under

French

Cambridge

About the restaurant

Cote is inspired by the brasseries of Paris, serving authentic French dishes all day in our classically designed restaurants. We are committed to producing authentic French classics, freshly cooked to order, from the highest quality sourced ingredients.

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Joy

Dined on 24 Dec 2024

We booked for 8 for a Christmas Eve brunch. Our table was perfect, tucked away in an alcove with a beautiful view. Great service, good food, a delightful experience all in all and a great start to Christmas celebrations!

Turkuaz Social Cambridge

4.2

4.2 (50)

£25 and under

Turkish

Cambridge

About the restaurant

Turkuaz brings the authentic flavours of the Mediterranean to Cambridge.

Every dish we prepare is a testament to the rich heritage and culinary traditions of the region. We take pride in using the freshest ingredients and traditional cooking methods to ensure every bite is packed with authentic flavours.

For Large bookings please call 01223 658210

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Steven

Dined 3 days ago

Great experience. The food was outstanding and the service to match. Quality and flavoursome. A birthday team for my wife and a well chosen venue after being recommend by a colleague. The meal was substantial and flavoursome. The attention from the staff absolutely fantastic. To end the meal a slice of cake was brought to the table to the sounds of happy birthday being played through the sound system. Much to the embarrassment of my wife but a wonderful touch. Prices online for the menu however did not match those advertised on the web, this my only criticism. However outstanding value and contentment. Thank You Turkuaz and Staff.

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.

The Orator

4.1

4.1 (493)

£25 and under

Contemporary British

Cambridge

About the restaurant

Nothing delights quite like The Orator, serving up contemporary British food, cocktails, beer and wine. Set in a stunning Victorian gothic venue with high ceilings bathed in swathes of natural light.

We can offer private dining for up to 20 in our private Dining Room used to host guests of the Cambridge Union Society, recently including Dua Lipa and Robert de Niro. For larger groups, we have a number of different rooms throughout the venue to cater for any occasion.
Speak to our events team at enquiries@theoratorcambridge.co.uk for more information on all private hire options.

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Beverley

Dined on 20 Dec 2024

Great bar and restaurant located in the centre of Cambridge. Food was delicious and the service was great! Will definitely be coming back again!

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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martin

Dined on 27 Dec 2024

We were very impressed a very nice welcome on arrival we had a good table near the window. Service was excellent and we were soon served our drinks and shared starter. The mains were superb and we had coffees to Finnish. The Staff were friendly and efficient. We were very impressed and will visit again when in Cambridge.

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Popular dish

Chicken Milanese

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