Diners' Choice: British restaurants in Cambridge/Cambridgeshire

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Updated 05 November 2026

Looking for restaurants with the best overall British cuisine in Cambridge/Cambridgeshire? You’re in the right place. Each month OpenTable analyses more than 400,000 new diner reviews. We sort the results by category to help you discover new favourites. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Midsummer House Restaurant

4.9

4.9 (606)

£41 and over

British

Cambridge

About the restaurant

As Midsummer House forges ahead into its third decade, Daniel Clifford’s elegant, sophisticated modern British cooking continues to evolve. For over twenty years, passion and creativity have shaped the menus at Midsummer House, showcasing the finest seasonal produce and offering a contemporary British dining experience of the highest quality.

If your preferred reservation time is unavailable, please telephone us on 01223 369299. Our Reservations Office is open from 10:00 to 17:00, Tuesday to Saturday, and we will do our best to accommodate your request.

Important: All food is prepared in a kitchen that handles milk, wheat, soya, fish, nuts, eggs, and egg products.

Top review

David

Dined 3 days ago

Fantastic food, fantastic value, fantastic service - simply wonderful

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Sundays at Midsummer House

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The Valentine's Menu

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Private Dining at Midsummer House

The Oak Bistro - Cambridge UK

4.8

4.8 (566)

£26 to £40

British

Cambridge

About the restaurant

Located in the heart of Cambridge, England, The Oak Bistro is 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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helen

Dined 2 days ago

Fantastic experience and a very good front of house. Robert really looked after us and the waiter was very friendly and helpful too.

Provenance Kitchen

4.8

4.8 (1555)

£26 to £40

British

Hinxton

About the restaurant

Our restaurant offers us a wonderful platform to share delicious local products with you — and when we say local, we really do mean local as many of our products are sourced within a 5-mile radius of us. We have done all the hard work sourcing the best ingredients and produce for you, then we add the Provenance magic to create a delicious seasonal menu for you to enjoy.

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Wioleta

Dined 2 days ago

Everything was amazing: the food was delicious, the portions were great, and the service was excellent. We definitely recommend it and will be back there

The White Swan

4.7

4.7 (604)

£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 - We proudly offer the largest pub menu in the country with everything cooked fresh to order, from burgers and pizzas through to authentic curries, Greek, Chinese & Mexican dishes.

The White Swan was built in 1790 and has had significant refurbishment inside and out to create a contemporary space whilst retaining the history of the building. Our indoor spaces are cosy and welcoming with a log burner and for those sunnier summer days we have large outdoor terrace areas which offer both sun traps and covered areas.

We can accommodate groups of all sizes.

Best Village Pub & Restaurant 2023 - East of England
Tripadvisor Traveller Choice Winner 2023, 2024 & 2025
Northamptonshire Family Friendly Pub Of The Year 2021 & 2022
Best Gourmet Dining Restaurant & Village Pub - Northamptonshire 2020

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Angela

Dined 5 days ago

Excellent as always Steak night Log fire and very attentive polite staff What more can one ask for

The Ivy Cambridge Brasserie

4.4

4.4 (11683)

£25 and under

British

Cambridge

About the restaurant

Set on Cambridge’s historic Trinity Street, The Ivy Cambridge Brasserie brings relaxed all-day dining to Trinity Street, just moments from the University of Cambridge and the city’s bustling shopping streets. It’s an inviting Cambridge restaurant for breakfast and weekend brunch, lunch, afternoon tea, dinner and drinks, whether you’re exploring the city, visiting for graduation or enjoying a day by the River Cam. Step inside to discover elegant interiors and a lively yet welcoming atmosphere, creating a beautiful setting for leisurely lunches, dinner with friends and special celebrations. The menu brings together much-loved Ivy classics, modern British dishes and seasonal favourites, alongside expertly made cocktails and an extensive wine list. Whether you’re looking for brunch in Cambridge, afternoon tea or somewhere memorable for dinner in the city centre, The Ivy Cambridge Brasserie offers a warm welcome from morning until late.

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Lynda

Dined 4 days ago

Excellent food ambience and service, would recommend without a doubt.

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4.6

4.6 (843)

£26 to £40

British

Huntingdon

About the restaurant

The beautifully refurbished George Hotel offers not only fine dining in our AA One Rosette award winning Restaurant and comfort dishes in the colonial inspired décor of the restaurant, but an array of cocktails in the lavish Bobbie's Bar, as well as decadent Afternoon Teas in the botanical haven that is the Orangery.
Breakfast, lunch, dinner and afternoon tea can also be enjoyed on our terrace when the sun is shining.
With shades of Victorian inspired elegance, this professionally designed and individual destination is a hidden gem in the Cambridgeshire countryside.

PLEASE ENSURE YOU INFORM US OF ANY ALTERNATIVE DIETARY REQUIRMENTS/ALLERGIES AT THE TIME OF YOUR BOOKING OR, NO LATER THAN 48 HOURS PRIOR TO YOUR VISIT, TO ALLOW US TO ACCOMMODATE YOUR REQUEST. FAILURE TO NOTIFY US MAY RESULT IN LIMITED FOOD OPTIONS AND DELAYS WHILST WE TRY TO ACCOMMODATE YOUR REQUEST.
We look forward to welcoming you.

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Mark

Dined 2 days ago

We had a really lovely meal including excellent vegetarian/vegan options & very good cocktails. I would recommend it for a special night out

The Dining Room at Poets House

4.5

4.5 (599)

£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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Elisa

Dined on 30 Oct 2026

Absolutely perfect all round. Will definitely be returning. Thank you.

Bill's Restaurant & Bar - Cambridge

4.1

4.1 (1495)

£25 and under

British

Cambridge

About the restaurant

Take a seat at Bill's next time you're in Cambridge. It's one of our most tucked away and historic restaurants, and we think you'll agree it's special. Pop in and explore our diverse menu, with breakfast, brunch and lunch options aplenty, including many gluten-free choices. Planning a graduation celebration? Look no further. Settle into our vibrant dining area for dinner and cocktails, and raise a glass to your achievements. Whether you're showing off your cap and gown or a proud parent or visitor, we've got a table for you at Bill's Cambridge.

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George John

Dined on 28 Oct 2026

We were a party of 7, including two children and a teenager, we dined at lunch time in half term. Considering that Bill's was quite full, the staff did a very good job of looking after us. I had reserved a table in advance. We were led to this on arrival. The food was good and much enjoyed. A special shout put should go to large the gluten free menu, as one of our party has a gluten intolerance. Bill's in Cambridge is a good meeting place and good value. We will be going again.

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Early Bird Christmas Set Menu

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Set Menu Christmas

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Heritage Lunch Set Menu

Parker's Tavern

3.8

3.8 (2628)

£26 to £40

British

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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Claire

Dined on 15 Oct 2026

Highly recommend for the service and quality of food. Makes any occasion enjoyable.

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Red Lion - Grantchester

4.2

4.2 (2710)

£25 and under

British

Cambridge

About the restaurant

We are at our heart a pub. This is a place where you can stop for a while, eat delicious food and drink in the atmosphere.

Set in the beautiful village of Grantchester, our picture perfect, thatch roofed pub is a 2 minute walk from The Grantchester Meadows and a lovely 40 minute stroll along The Cam from Cambridge.

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RichardGold

Dined 1 day ago

We had a wonderful time at the Red lion today. The chicken Sunday lunch roast was excellent, perfectly cooked roast potatoes and delicious Yorkshire pudding. All you need for an excellent roast dinner! Good service and overall a lovely atmosphere.

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Popular dish

Fish and chips

Popular dish

Scotch flat iron steak

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Christmas Day at The Red Lion

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