https://stevedrice.net/ 2026-05-26T00:48:59+00:00 https://stevedrice.net/ https://stevedrice.net/_media/wiki/dokuwiki.svg text/html 2023-04-30T18:21:57+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://stevedrice.net/reviews/restaurants/england/cambridge/26 Review of 'Al Casbah' A small restaurant offering a fantastically tasty menu with their special “Couscous Royale” containing a number of grilled meats that manage to stay moist without loosing their structure. It might look (slightly) like a typical take-away from the front (particularly with the kebabs in the window) do not let this fool you. Be sure NOT to miss the different varieties of baklava (filo pastry in honey with nuts) for desert. text/html 2023-04-30T18:21:57+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://stevedrice.net/reviews/restaurants/england/cambridge/27 Review of 'Clowns Cafe' A local deli frequented by the locals offering a variety of small dishes and deserts. Quite busy though go upstairs if the main floor is full. Staff can be a bit off-hand and drinks seem to be a bit overpriced. Cash only (no credit cards). text/html 2023-04-30T18:21:57+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://stevedrice.net/reviews/restaurants/england/cambridge/28 Review of 'Dojo Noodle Bar (NOW CLOSED)' A fantastic place for fresh japanese fusion cuisine (though with an assortment of asian dishes and ingredients). Can be quite busy, the seating is a bit crowded as well as not exactly the best bargain in town but very good food all around. text/html 2023-04-30T18:21:57+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://stevedrice.net/reviews/restaurants/england/cambridge/29 Review of 'Efes' A wonderful Turkish restaurant in the centre of the city serving fresh and delicately seasoned dishes. The meats from the grill are absolutely suculent and the vegetables seemingly picked only moments ago from the garden. The atmosphere can get a bit noisy and reservations are required. It is also VERY crowded with tables and chairs constantly jostling one another. The best deal is the set meal which includes an assortment of appetisers, mixed grill main course, “pastries… text/html 2023-04-30T18:21:57+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://stevedrice.net/reviews/restaurants/england/cambridge/30 Review of 'Jinling Noodle Bar' I was not terribly impressed with Jinling which is located just around the corner from the market square. The interior is quite cramped and drab with, in my opinion, an overpriced menu. The food itself was acceptable but nothing to write home about with the typical chinese dishes including Hot & Sour Soup and noodle dishes. text/html 2023-04-30T18:21:57+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://stevedrice.net/reviews/restaurants/england/cambridge/31 Review of 'Sitar Tandoori' One of the best places for Indian food in Cambridge is located just a bit out of the city centre in Cherry Hinton. Things can get very crowded here so book ahead and be prepared for smoke. Take-away is available. Rating: text/html 2023-04-30T18:21:57+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://stevedrice.net/reviews/restaurants/england/cambridge/32 Review of 'Teri-Aki' For now, the only place to get sushi in town this is a version of the well-known Wagamama chain in London with various fusion dishes with fresh produce and noodles throughout. Very nice but can get very busy and noisy. Rating: text/html 2023-04-30T18:21:57+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://stevedrice.net/reviews/restaurants/england/cambridge/33 Review of 'Trattoria Pasta Fresca' A decent enough Italian restaurant located on Mill Road just next door to Al Casbah. The service can be a bit brusk and I found the interior a bit cool (figuratively and physically). A good menu with a wide range of dishes. text/html 2023-04-30T18:21:57+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://stevedrice.net/reviews/restaurants/england/cambridge/34 Review of 'Yippee Noodle Bar' A lot like a chinese version of Teri-Aki this restaurant serves up a variety of chinese dishes with more contemporary twists (such as fresh vegetables and not so much oil). I found the food OK though the service can be spotty. text/html 2023-04-30T18:21:57+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://stevedrice.net/reviews/restaurants/england/cambridge/42 Review of 'Fitzbillies' Perhaps more well known for it's bakery next door (selling the world-famous “Fitzbillies Chelsea Bun”), Fitzbillies also has a delightful small restaurant next door. A modern but sparsely decorated interior has quite a number of modern tables and chairs. The service is very good with a very good menu (not too many selections). I tried the venison which was quite tasty with a lovely sauce along with one of their trademarks: Chelsea Bun ice-cream. Perhaps more of a … text/html 2023-04-30T18:21:57+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://stevedrice.net/reviews/restaurants/england/cambridge/43 Review of 'Saffron Brasserie' A fantastic Indian restaurant not exactly located in “restaurant central” in Cambridge being, as it is, quite close to Station Road with dubious culinary experiences surrounding it (particulary the Domino's Pizza opposite). Great selection of slightly unusual Indian dishes served very efficiently by the staff in refreshingly bright interior with large front windows. Never entirely busy it is a bit of a shame as this is a very pleasant place to enjoy an evening… text/html 2023-04-30T18:21:57+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://stevedrice.net/reviews/restaurants/england/cambridge/44 Review of 'The Bakers Arms' Recently a friend from work exposed me to this refreshing pub located just outside of the village of Fulbourn. A large older building (but relatively recently refurbished with the newer dining room area). A surprisingly good menu with a good mix of Asian and pub-style dishes in very pleasant surroundings. The restaurant area of the pub is nicely separated from the pub (and smoking) areas though the furnishings are a bit stuffy this can be overlooked with very w… text/html 2023-04-30T18:21:57+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://stevedrice.net/reviews/restaurants/england/cambridge/45 Review of 'Cambridge Blue' Hidden away on the backstreets of Mill Road Cambridge Blue is a local favourite serving a small but very good selection of local ales as well as a great, fresh selection of food. Pay particular attention to the fines imposed for any mobile phone that goes off on the premises and the lack of any chips on the menu. Always a good selection of salads as well as sausages (in the daily sausage and mash special). Rewarding to also see that non-meat eating visitors are … text/html 2023-04-30T18:21:57+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://stevedrice.net/reviews/restaurants/england/cambridge/51 Review of 'The White Swan' Located on the busy Mill Road the White Swan is popular with locals but proved to have a wowfully lacking menu. The first sign should have been the lack of any meal specials and the laminated menus completed the picture. The fish and chips were disappointing (both having been obviously been cooked from frozen). The sandwiches were much better served on granary bread with also what looked like promising panini. The hamburger was tried by one of our party but it … text/html 2023-04-30T18:21:57+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://stevedrice.net/reviews/restaurants/england/cambridge/54 Review of 'Brasserie Chez Gerard (NOW CLOSED)' I have actually always wanted to go to a Chez Gerard restaurant having seen them in London and elsewhere. I am a big fan of steaks and the suggestion that they have “the best steak-frites this side of Paris text/html 2023-04-30T18:21:57+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://stevedrice.net/reviews/restaurants/england/cambridge/56 Review of 'Osborne Arms' A terrible disappointment. I have passed by the Osborne Arms many times with my eye catching on the “Thai Food” on the outdoor billboard so finally had a chance to visit last week. For a weekday lunch the place should have been hopping (what with all of the businesses nearby) but it should have a been a sign that we were the only ones present. It turns out they do not currently have a Thai chef so we had to make due with the standard pub fare text/html 2023-04-30T18:21:57+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://stevedrice.net/reviews/restaurants/england/cambridge/58 Review of 'Bangkok City' The ambiance is not the most fancy but the food is quite good with excellent service and quite large portions. A bit tricky to find if you are not familiar with the area Bangkok City is defiantely worth finding if you are in the area and are looking for a good Thai meal. The set meal is the best bet with a good assortment of dishes on offer (the Jasmine tea was also served exactly right text/html 2023-04-30T18:21:57+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://stevedrice.net/reviews/restaurants/england/cambridge/59 Review of 'Thanh Binh' Fantastic small restaurant just off of Magdalene and down the road from the bigger chain restaurants on Bridge Street but definitely worth finding. Don't be put off by the many purses for sale in the window (you might be forgiven for thinking that it was a clothing shop). The menu is quite diverse but refreshingly not too big with quite elaborate dishes many including the rice/noodles in the price. The service was quiet but quite efficient. I had a starter of soft … text/html 2023-04-30T18:21:57+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://stevedrice.net/reviews/restaurants/england/cambridge/62 Review of '196 Meze Bar' A tiny but very pleasant (if a bit clinical) meze restaurant (don't be fooled by the “bar” in the name) on the “wrong side of the tracks” as far as Mill Road is concerned (away from the city centre). 196 Meze Bar offers a very reasonable lunch menu (with most lunch meals priced at £6) though the main menu is quite varied with most meze items on the menu between £3 and £4 (though there are also text/html 2023-04-30T18:21:57+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://stevedrice.net/reviews/restaurants/england/cambridge/63 Review of 'The White Hart' The White Hart is a refreshing pub just outside of Fulbourn. It offers a very good selection of traditional English pub food (Steak and Kidney Pudding, Fish Pie, etc) with a reasonably priced lunch menu echoing the evening menu (with simply smaller portions). Don't expect too many risks to be taken with the food but it is quite good if a bit, perhaps, too basic. The pub itself is quite comfortable with fairly formal surroundings. Service is fairly prompt with or… text/html 2023-04-30T18:21:57+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://stevedrice.net/reviews/restaurants/england/cambridge/66 Review of 'The Wrestlers' Surprise -- A pub that actually serves decent Asian -- in this case Thai -- food. Not much to look at (though, thankfully, completely non-smoking) the place was packed on the day we visited for lunch. The menu is actually quite simple with a few main types of dishes and your choice of what type of meat (pork, beef, prawns, chicken and seafood) though they do also offer various traditional soups. My cashew stir-fry with pork was quite tasty with not only the veget… text/html 2023-04-30T18:21:57+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://stevedrice.net/reviews/restaurants/england/cambridge/67 Review of 'Restaurant 22' A delightful restaurant in a bit of an unusual location. Restaurant 22 has to be one of the most difficult restaurants to find in Cambridge but once you do you will never forget what you have experienced. Nestled amongst sets of row houses you could be forgiven to miss the restaurant differentiated by it's neighbors only by a small sign and menu on a placard out front. Entering the front room of the house (through the small cloak room) the main floor is a small… text/html 2023-04-30T18:21:57+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://stevedrice.net/reviews/restaurants/england/cambridge/68 Review of 'Rainbow Café' Found tucked away down a small alley off of King's Parade this small vegetarian café is a popular Cambridge institution. With it's small cozy interior the well-prepared home-style cooking is very welcoming in what could be a dingy cellar. text/html 2023-04-30T18:21:57+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://stevedrice.net/reviews/restaurants/england/cambridge/69 Review of 'Live and Let Live' A local favourite, Live and Let Live is a fantastic local pub. The t-bone steak is fantastic and their chips are to die for. Prices are reasonable though there is only ever one or two daily specials (the normal menu is fine). Don't expect fine dining but very good pub cuisine particularly since they get their meat from the butcher located just down the street on Mill Road. A very good selection of local beers are also available on tap. Occasionally it can g… text/html 2023-04-30T18:21:57+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://stevedrice.net/reviews/restaurants/england/cambridge/70 Review of 'Nanna Mexico (formerly Mannamexico)' Recently opened on Regent Street Mannamexico (now known as “Nanna Mexico”) serves authentic Mexican food in Cambridge. Mannamexico started as a fast food van that prowled the late-night streets but thankfully is now a restaurant. A very basic menu served in very basic surroundings the food is really very good particularly the text/html 2023-04-30T18:21:57+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://stevedrice.net/reviews/restaurants/england/cambridge/71 Review of 'Wagamama' The famous Asian noodle chain finally arrives in Cambridge. It is sure to be a hit with the student and tourist crowd as it offers a wide assortment of Asian-inspired dishes. I have been a fan of the chain ever since it first opened in London. It offers cafeteria-style seating on the first floor of their St. Andrews (Regent Street). I visited on the second day of their opening (just before closing) but the restaurant was not terribly busy though it was, doubtless, mu… text/html 2023-04-30T18:21:57+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://stevedrice.net/reviews/restaurants/england/cambridge/73 Review of 'Gourmet Burger Kitchen' Situated conveniently on Regent Street which recently seems to be awash with new restaurants Gourmet Burger Kitchen (GBK) is one of the latest locations for this chain originally in London. On offer are a number of types of burgers made from text/html 2023-04-30T18:21:57+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://stevedrice.net/reviews/restaurants/england/cambridge/75 Review of 'Café Brazil' I found Café Brazil quite disappointing considering it's neighbours -- Café Adriatic and Al Casbah -- all that I found was an average restaurant serving a basic set of sandwiches with nothing particularly “Brazil text/html 2023-04-30T18:21:57+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://stevedrice.net/reviews/restaurants/england/cambridge/76 Review of 'CB2 Internet Bistro' The first thing that we thought when we entered the restaurant was: Hum, Ok. The first thing we thought when we saw the menu: Woah, expensive! Both initial reactions turned out to be spot on: Expensive for what you get. To be fair the hamburgers we enjoyed with text/html 2023-04-30T18:21:57+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://stevedrice.net/reviews/restaurants/england/cambridge/80 Review of 'Mai Thai Restaurant' Located right on Parker's Piece in the former cricket pavilion Mai Thai is quite easy to find. The small austere interior is fairly cold and uninviting. The dinner menu is quite expensive but I visited for the lunch session which was 10 pounds for two courses (appetiser and main) but with a few quite good items on offer. text/html 2023-04-30T18:21:57+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://stevedrice.net/reviews/restaurants/england/cambridge/81 Review of 'Tandoori Station (NOW CLOSED)' Located on Hills Road where it is met by Station Road, Tandoori Station is very convenient for the train station but is also a very popular place in Cambridge for Indian food. The large front windows look into the main floor with it's wood floors and small tables. The menu is quite basic with all the normal suspects from Indian restaurants but it is the quality of the food and the size of the portions that make Tandoori Station stand out. text/html 2023-04-30T18:21:57+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://stevedrice.net/reviews/restaurants/england/cambridge/82 Review of 'The Bakers' Recently re-opened site of “The Noble Art” that never seemed to reach it's stride, the old name is back on East Road but this time the interior is completely refurbished with wooden floors and a clean, cool look. We were a bit weary when we visited during Friday lunch with no other punters in sight. Looking at the menu we were reassured somewhat and stayed to give it a try. The serviceable bar offers typical beers (nothing unusual) and the wine menu is fairly basic… text/html 2023-04-30T18:21:57+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://stevedrice.net/reviews/restaurants/england/cambridge/83 Review of 'Cafe Adriadic' This small restaurant on Mill Road is quite a surprise. Visiting on a Tuesday evening we were the only people there at about 7:00 but the restaurant, thankfully, began to fill up. There is a reason for that: Very good, simple Italian cooking. text/html 2023-04-30T18:21:57+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://stevedrice.net/reviews/restaurants/england/cambridge/87 Review of 'The Green Man' Newly refurbished, the food in The Green Man is quite good but the Sunday we visited, despite the restaurant being only just more than half full, the service from the kitchen was such that we were waiting more than an hour for each course. The staff did their best but were at the mercy of the kitchen. My roast pork was a generous portion with the disappointing (small) Yorkshire pudding on the side served with fantastic roast potatoes and jus (along with correctly … text/html 2023-04-30T18:21:57+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://stevedrice.net/reviews/restaurants/england/cambridge/88 Review of 'Peking Restaurant' Hidden on Burleigh Street just outside of the Grafton Centre in Cambridge the Peking Restaurant is a bit of a sheep in wolf's clothing -- But not for the reasons I expected. I have been reading about Peking for a long time about how good the food was, despite the high prices. I decided to finally give it a try. text/html 2023-04-30T18:21:57+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://stevedrice.net/reviews/restaurants/england/cambridge/89 Review of 'The Cambridge Chop Shop' The Cambridge Chop Shop is a welcome new addition to the Cambridge restaurant scene. Ideally located opposite Kings College on Kings Parade it replaces a somewhat overpriced and underwhelming “No. 1 Kings Parade Bar & Restaurant text/html 2023-04-30T18:21:57+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://stevedrice.net/reviews/restaurants/england/cambridge/351 Review of 'Varsity Restaurant' Having lived for many years in Cambridge it is a wonder that I only recall having visited the Varsity Restaurant on St. Andrews Street (just down from the entrance to Parker's Piece). The Varsity is a bit of a Cambridge institution, small though it is, it has been host to many a reunion between student and parents, the great and the good. Indeed, I recall seeing Stephen Hawking once being picked up from a meal there. It is as much a part of the city as the c… text/html 2023-04-30T18:21:57+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://stevedrice.net/reviews/restaurants/england/cambridge/introduction Cambridge With the number of students in Cambridge there are a good number of cheaper eating options but given that many of the students have money they also have their fair share of quality dining as well. The centre of the city is where you should concentrate your eating experience instead of the still rather dated dining establishments in the suburbs. A particularly good place for dining is Hill Road where you will find contemporary rubbing shoulders with old-school Indian restaurants. text/html 2023-04-30T18:21:57+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://stevedrice.net/reviews/restaurants/england/cambridge/list List