Diners' Choice: Good for special occasions restaurants in Cambridge

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Updated 05 December 2024

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Midsummer House Restaurant

4.8

4.8 (376)

£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 skilfully shaped the menu at Midsummer House, showcasing the finest seasonal produce and offering a contemporary British dining experience of the highest quality.

Important: Foods in this restaurant are processed in a kitchen that produces dishes with milk, wheat, soybean, fish, nuts, eggs, and egg products.

Top review

Alberto

Dined 7 days ago

Very nice attention to the fact that we went there to celebrate a birthday. The food was outstanding, especially the squid and the venison.

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£95 Weekday Lunch Menu

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£160 Lunch Tasting Menu

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£270 Tasting Menu

Sticks'n'Sushi - Cambridge

4.7

4.7 (77)

£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.

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Paul

Dined on 11 Dec 2024

Excellent ambience, attentive service and good food.

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Experience

Lunch & Early Evening Sticks Set Menu £19.50

Kibou Cambridge

4.5

4.5 (32)

£26 to £40

Japanese

Cambridge

About the restaurant

KIBOU Japanese restaurant and bar in Cambridge is a chic new addition to the city, and the perfect spot to enjoy a leisurely lunch or dinner.
Located at 7a Jesus Lane, home to the Pitt Club, and formerly Pizza Express, the venue features eye-catching murals and digital animations, alongside stunning Japanese floral and foliage installations.
Light and airy, The Mirror Room centres around a large Japanese cherry blossom tree, whilst the seductive Oak Room focuses on a large wisteria tree set against a backdrop of plush fabrics and artwork.
There’s also a relaxed cocktail lounge and dining area, featuring an open sushi and hot kitchen, and a standalone spirits and cocktail bar.
The menu has all your favourite dishes from Japan, including steaming bowls of ramen, a selection of bao buns, crisp tempura and handmade spiced pork gyoza, plus work of art sushi and sashimi sharing platters, seasonal specials and A5 Grade Japanese wagyu.
Their Japanese-inspired afternoon tea is a must try too!

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Fiona

Dined 7 days ago

We went with our teens for my husbands birthday. We were sat in the panelled room( old reading library) at the back. Our teens loved the animated murals and decoration. Architect husband liked the ambience of the room. Food was excellent, as was the service, price as to be expected for the food quality.

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Experience

Teishoku (定食) Set Lunch - £16.90

Experience

Japanese Afternoon Tea

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Vegetarian Japanese Afternoon Tea

The Ivy Cambridge Brasserie

4.4

4.4 (10439)

£26 to £40

Contemporary British

Cambridge

About the restaurant

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

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Lynda

Dined 4 days ago

We were served by Marvin (hope I spelt correctly) and he was amazing. It was my birthday and he was attentive and we had a wonderful evening - please thank him for us.

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Breakfast Set Menu

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The Ivy Cambridge Festive Afternoon Tea

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Boxing Day Brunch

The Hole In The Wall

4.4

4.4 (322)

£25 and under

Pub

Cambridge

About the restaurant

Gastro Quality Food in a Beautiful Setting
If you’re looking for delicious, hearty, gastro pub food served in a traditional rustic setting, then you’ve come to the right place. Our little country pub, situated in the picturesque parish of Little Wilbraham, Cambridge has been serving famished farmers and thirsty villagers since the 16th century.

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Robin

Dined 4 days ago

Fab little country pub, good food and excellent service

Parker's Tavern

4.2

4.2 (2366)

£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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Sunil

Dined 2 days ago

This was a special event in the Library part of the bar/restaurant which was decorated for Xmas with wreaths in the window & white tablecloths 🎄 This was the restaurant hosting Cong Cong Bo (Amphora) for her "Festive Wines for Christmas" event..........hoping they allow her to host events etc regularly ☺️ The space is not musty or dusty for a library BUT it was too dark to really see the wines. Also, when the door opens to the bar, the noise invades the space and makes it hard to hear the speaker..........I was nearest the door too 😞 The restaurant confirmed they could accommodate my dietary requirements well in advance for the canapé pairing; highlights were the tiddly venison cottage pie, the cod cheek 😋 & the BLUE cheese I was shocked I almost liked 🤯 Obv the wines were excellent, wouldn't expect anything less of Cong!!

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4.2

4.2 (446)

£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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Maria

Dined on 6 Dec 2024

Excellent food, well prepared with delicious flavours. Not large portions but high quality ingredients and preparation. Outstanding staff. Very cheerful, helpful and engaging.

The Folio Bar & Kitchen

4.2

4.2 (192)

£25 and under

Contemporary British

Cambridge

About the restaurant

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.

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Sadie

Dined on 13 Dec 2024

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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Experience

Festive Afternoon Tea

Turkuaz Social Cambridge

4.2

4.2 (46)

£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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Peter

Dined on 13 Dec 2024

Easy to book. A very warm reception by friendly staff. An extensive drink and food menu. Excellent service of high quality food and drink. A great atmosphere throughout. Well done Turkuaz.

Afternoon Tea at Parker's Tavern

4.0

4 (337)

£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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Jeanie

Dined 4 days ago

Great food in a lovely atmosphere. Elegant library surroundings. We weren't rushed.

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