Upon entering this restaurant and historic wine cellar, you are instantly immersed in a medieval setting. A variety of exquisite salads are offered, but don't miss out on the heartier entrées. Favorites include the traditional sausages and mash with a special house sauce; or sink your teeth into a 16-ounce beef chop, sugar snaps, tomatoes and shallots. Traditional and savory side dishes are available a la carte, and you can wash it all down with your choice of a wine and dessert.
If you are looking for a highly exclusive place to dine, then Midsummer House Restaurant is a great place in Cambridge. Its location and setting is perfect: a Victorian villa house overlooking Midsummer Common. The culinary delights are many and prepared by the in-house chef Daniel Clifford, and you can expect every dish to come full of a multitude of tastes and flavors. The quality of the food is mirrored by the perfect service from the waiters. Feast your taste-buds on a fine, five to ten course, French-inspired meal, which is certain to instill a newfound fondness for the exquisite European cuisine.
Three miles south of Cambridge city center, in Grantchester Village, is the famous Orchard Tea Garden. When the weather is dry, where better to sit than in the low-slung deck chairs on the grass, shaded by apple trees? Wasps aside, nothing interrupts the laziness of the place. The Pavilion has indoor seating with photographs on the wall evoking the spirit of the past. Morning coffees, afternoon teas and lunches are all served here. Sandwiches and cakes on the service counter prove difficult to resist.
The Free Press offers something unique. It prides itself on its history; it has been a pub for over 120 years, and its name comes from when it used to be a printing press, circulating a free newspaper in Cambridge. It also boasts an excellent reputation for its selection of ales - there are three "permanent fixtures" and two guest ales at any given time - and its top quality home-cooked food. As if this weren't enough, its newly refurbished beer garden offers you the ideal setting in which to sip on the local ale on a warm summer's evening.
Located on the River Cam, The Anchor boasts a suntrap terrace that is packed all summer, so arrive early and bag a table. Inside, the upper level is wooden and smoky, with the lower level sporting a trendy feel. The drinks choices and quality is excellent, three changing guest beers are available on tap. Traditional pub food includes fish and chips, sandwiches, jackets, potatoes, burgers and a variety of sides and salads, all at very inexpensive prices.
The fact that Cotto is helmed by a Michelin-star awarded chef makes food connoisseurs sing a happy tune when they enter this elegant restaurant. As you would expect, the menu is perfectly designed with mouthwatering dishes pegged in a prix fixe format. A sensational Seared Beef Carpaccio takes center stage as the Herb Salad and Duck Liver Parfait make for fitting peripherals. Chef-owner Hans Scweitzer is first and foremost a chocolatier, so whatever you do, don't give the chocolate-gilded treats here a miss.
A warm atmosphere and humble staff welcomes you at The Greyhound and Twenty One. One of the finest pubs in Meeting Green, it is known for its scrumptious food and delicious beers. Established in August 2011, the pub is owned and operated by locals Karen, Jack, Damien and Paul. The food menu features typical pub style fare and the drinks menu has an extensive list of premium wines, ales and refreshing coffees. There is a huge garden area for airy summer drinking. Private events can also be held here.
Starburger is a charming little British cafe set in the heart of Haverhill. The cafe serves a variety of breakfast and snacks all day. The cafe has beautiful French windows with intimate dining set up inside. Visit the cafe for some hearty meal and some downtime refueling your energy.
Ristorante Il Piccolo Mondo is an upscale Italian restaurant located in a historic brick-walled building with a prominent chimney. The interiors, however, are ultra-chic and contemporary without being over the top. Pleasing black and white photographs adorn the lime yellow and white brick walls of the dining room, while the elegant parquet flooring adds color to the otherwise muted decor. The four-course menu includes dishes like Burrata con Legumi, an appetizer of cheese and cream on roasted vegetables, and Strozzapreti al Salmone, a pasta consisting of smoked salmon, cream and brandy. Fresh mint and herbal teas provide the perfect finish to a delightful meal.
Burleigh Bake Shop is a cheap and cheerful take-away bakery with traditional varieties of cakes, buns, pastries and breads aplenty. There are some great value lunchtime meal deals to be found here, such as a Coca Cola and a sausage roll or a filled jacket potato and soft drink at a very decent price. Situated near the Grafton Centre shopping area of Cambridge, Burleigh Bake Shop is a great place for seasoned shopaholics to stop and pick up a quick snack without straying too far from the stores.
Providing a stellar Indian dining experience, Navadhanya gives Indian cuisine a creative twist. Located on Newmarket Road, this restaurant does away with usual suspects and surprises with a regional specialties such as the Lamb Varathu Curry, Hariyali Monk Fish and a classic Southern lamb curry. Navadhanya is helmed by a brilliant staff with Michelin-star and award-winning backgrounds, which comes as no surprise when you sample the delightful offerings here.
King of the Belgians is an iconic British pub which has been around for centuries by one name or the other. Said to be the favorite haunt of Oliver Cromwell and now haunted by the friendly ghost of a headless woman, the pub is shrouded in a sense of mystery and heritage. The historic charm of the place added to the delicious British pub staples and the real ale and beer served here makes this an irresistible dining destination. Along with a loyal stream of local patrons, the pub also gets its fair share of tourists.