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The Folio Bar & Kitchen, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire

The Folio Bar & Kitchen

4.4
4.4
199 Reviews
£25 and under
Contemporary British

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2 people
19:00
Booked 5 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Good for business meals
The Folio Bar & Kitchen rewrites the food and drink script for the storied city of Cambridge. Follow as our creative chefs compose home-cooked classics full of clever twists and inspiring turns, including mouth-watering Dish. Featuring plant-based experiments, vegan and vegetarian dishes, and favourite drinks are all given a wonderfully-crafted modern rethink. Be captivated in our relaxed dining and drinking spaces where we blend the historic with the contemporary to ensure your time with us is filled with indulgence and inspiration.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary British, Vegetarian / Vegan, Home cooking
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Wed–Sun 12:30–15:00 Dinner Daily 18:00–21:45
  • Phone number
    01223 949477
  • Website
    https://www.thefoliobarandkitchen.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Claudiu Taban
  • Private party facilities
    Our event spaces provide the ultimate backdrop for a refined gathering. From intimate weddings, private parties to workplace meetups, The Fellows House is a unique events venue with lots to offer. We strive to provide you with utmost comfort, therefore now we offer food catering for your events from our in-house restaurant The Folio Bar & Kitchen.
  • Location
    33 Milton Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire CB4 1UZ
  • Area
    Cambridge
  • Parking details
    Hourly Rate: 7 days a week, including Bank Holidays: £2.00 / hour (except between 10:00am - 14:00: £2.00 flat rate). Complimentary 3 hour car park when spending over £30.00 (T&Cs apply).
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Afternoon Tea at The Folio Bar & Kitchen

    £27.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Please note that we require a minimum of 24 hours' notice for all Afternoon Tea reservations. If your booking is less than 24 hours away, please contact the restaurant. Afternoon Tea at the Folio Bar & Kitchen is certainly a special occasion. Served on a tiered stand are all the hallmarks of a quintessential English Afternoon tea - scones, finger sandwiches, sweet treats, all masterfully crafted by our in-house Pastry Chef. Not to mention an exquisite selection of teas. For a special treat, feel free to pair your experience with a glass of bubbly. Advanced Booking is required.
    Afternoon Tea at The Folio Bar & Kitchen photo

  • Weekday Lunch with Complimentary Parking

    £19.95 per person

    Multiple dates available
    New Weekday lunch offer, including 2 hours free parking*, 2 courses and beverages - all for the low cost of £19.95 per person. Even better, kids under 4 eat FREE!** Offer starts 2 January 2025. N.B. The two courses included in this offer are Main course and Dessert. Beverages included are tea/coffee and soft drinks. *2 hours per car for every 2 adults **Kids under 4 eat free when accompanied by one adult
    Weekday Lunch with Complimentary Parking photo

  • Mother's Day Carvery Lunch

    £45.00 per person

    30 Mar 2025 only
    Celebrate Mum with a timeless tradition this Mother’s Day at The Folio. Indulge in a classic Sunday Carvery featuring a selection of succulent roast meats, a delicious plant-based option, and all the traditional accompaniments. Complete the celebration with our desserts and enjoy a relaxing afternoon in our warm and welcoming atmosphere. Make this Mother’s Day truly special with a meal to remember. Book a table via this experience, write the Mother's name in the booking notes and we will arrange a delightful treat on us!
    Mother's Day Carvery Lunch photo

Menu

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What 199 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.1Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • Cambridge/Cambridgeshire

    Great for brunch

  • Cambridge/Cambridgeshire

    Good for business meals

  • Cambridge/Cambridgeshire

    Innovative

  • Cambridge/Cambridgeshire

    Healthy

  • Cambridge/Cambridgeshire

    Great for fine wines

  • Cambridge/Cambridgeshire

    Romantic

  • Cambridge/Cambridgeshire

    Good for special occasions

  • Cambridge/Cambridgeshire

    Vegetarian-friendly

  • Cambridge

    Best Overall

  • Cambridge

    Best Food

  • Cambridge

    Best Service

  • Cambridge

    Best Ambience

  • Cambridge

    Best Value

  • Cambridge

    Great for brunch

  • Cambridge

    Good for business meals

  • Cambridge

    Child-friendly

  • Cambridge

    Innovative

  • Cambridge

    Gluten-free-friendly

  • Cambridge

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Cambridge

    Healthy

  • Cambridge

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Cambridge

    Great for fine wines

  • Cambridge

    Romantic

  • Cambridge

    Good for special occasions

  • Cambridge

    Vegetarian-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Folio Bar & Kitchen offers a delightful dining experience with "amazing food" and "attentive" staff. Guests rave about the "wonderful atmosphere" and commend the team for making special occasions memorable. While occasional service hiccups occur, the "exceptional quality" of the menu and friendly environment ensure a visit is worthwhile.

199 Reviews

  1. Paul

    Cambridge

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Valentines Day set meal was beautiful. Two things that could have been better. The duck 4th course could have been hotter and the 5th course desert i expected a real desert not just some chocolates. Overall very good and would go again.

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  2. Dan

    Cambridge

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a lovely Valentine’s Day meal and were made to feel very welcome. The place has a fancy, premium ambience. Strongly recommended for a romantic dinner.

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  3. Ian

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience with Valentine’s menu. Really loved the main courses!

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Hampshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful evening. Lovely food. Sometimes a little noise from people making noise at the bar playing pool but it didn’t distract from a great meal. Would definitely come here again

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  5. Sanaz

    Cambridge

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 2 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was a lovely experience. We have been here several times. The food is great, and the service is exceptional. We had a small birthday celebration and were very pleased with how it turned out. We will definitely come back again.

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  6. Iris

    VIP

    Cambridge

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 26 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have visited this place several times, and the food is always delicious and of excellent quality. The atmosphere is wonderful, and the staff are incredibly friendly and welcoming. Dadang and Beth are especially charming, making you feel genuinely welcome and comfortable.

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  7. Tracey

    Gloucestershire

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 27 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful restaurant, great atmosphere, the staff were very good. The food was amazing, we had the steak which was cooked to perfection as we requested. Loved it thankyou!

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  8. Sadie

    London

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 13 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely fantastic. From the friendly staff to the exceptional food! We felt truly spoiled! Shout out to Andrea he really looked after us really well! Thank you all!

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  9. Pamela

    Cambridge

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 11 December 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Booked this event as a 90th birthday treat for my mum. Confirmed with the hotel this morning that everything was right and confirmed this was a birthday treat. Had to wait an hour for food. When I spoke to the manager of the restaurant he said there had been a miscommunication between them and the kitchen. The food has obviously been rushed and didn’t look great. Mum was upset by it all and it ruined what should have been a memorable birthday treat. Very unhappy about the whole experience as we cannot repeat such a special occasion

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  10. Robert

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our lunch was absolutely delightful! From the moment we arrived and were seated, everything was perfect. The menu was beautifully presented and offered some of the best options I’ve seen in Cambridge. The food was not only delicious but also served in perfectly sized portions, with lovely presentation to match. Compliments to the entire team—I couldn’t stop telling my friends how flawless the experience was. Bravo!

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FAQs

The Folio Bar & Kitchen is rated 4.4 stars by 199 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 5 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Folio Bar & Kitchen

33 Milton Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire CB4 1UZ

Additional information

  • Area
    Cambridge
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Wed–Sun 12:30–15:00 Dinner Daily 18:00–21:45
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary British, Vegetarian / Vegan, Home cooking
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Hourly Rate: 7 days a week, including Bank Holidays: £2.00 / hour (except between 10:00am - 14:00: £2.00 flat rate). Complimentary 3 hour car park when spending over £30.00 (T&Cs apply).
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Claudiu Taban
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    https://www.thefoliobarandkitchen.com/
  • Phone number
    01223 949477
  • Private party facilities
    Our event spaces provide the ultimate backdrop for a refined gathering. From intimate weddings, private parties to workplace meetups, The Fellows House is a unique events venue with lots to offer. We strive to provide you with utmost comfort, therefore now we offer food catering for your events from our in-house restaurant The Folio Bar & Kitchen.
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