Best restaurants in Cambridge

Come to Rockers for a taste of America, complete with ACDC hits and a menu of US-style carnivorous dishes. As the first rock-themed restaurant in Cambridge, this place pulls it off well, with a lively atmosphere and good food – steaks, racks of ribs, and more.

Predominantly a place to go to try an everchanging selection of wide-ranging beers, The Pint Shop is also well worth a visit just to try the food as well. Its twists on British pub grub include treats such as pork bhaji Scotch eggs.

This restaurant was converted from a school hall into the vibrant, stunning trattoria it is today, serving a multitude of fresh, homemade pasta dishes. The homely restaurant also features a wonderful list of Italian wines to pair with the gorogonzola gnocchetti or fettucine al ragu.

Declared by many as being home to Cambridge's best burger, Butch Annie's is a great option if you're wanting something delicous but inexpensive. Its burgers come stacked with a huge variety of different toppings, and you can also have a cocktail on the side. 

This family-run establishment offers classy dining with a cosy feel, with their menu of pizzas freshly made in the wood-fired ovens and litany of primi and secondi options to indulge in. The flavours are classic, winning combinations – think parmigiana melanzana or scialatielli frutti di mare.

If it's gorgeous views of Cambridge you're looking for, Six at the Varsity Hotel is just the place. With panoramic windows allowing you to see right across the city, the crowd-pleasing food offering lives up to the amazing setting too.

It may be a fair stroll out of the town centre, but the Red Lion in Grantchester is definitely worth the detour. Serving hearty British dishes, you can expect everything from big old roasts and home-made pies, to sticky toffee pudding and apple crumble here.

The Tickell Arms may be a short drive out of Cambirdge, in neighbouring village Whittlesford, but its idyllic location looking over a large pond, and its expansive food menu make it worth a visit.

Hankering for good burger? Head to The Alex for a great selection of burgers, whether you’re in the mood for the veggie, a smoky Cajun, or the Brex In featuring chorizo, blue cheese, and an onion marmalade. The atmosphere is friendly, the vibe is gastropub, and the food is delicious.

For quaint countryside vibes, The Crown & Punchbowl is just a riverside stroll away from the centre, to work up a Sunday roast appetite. Choose from honey-roasted duck breasts, pork Ballotine, or check out the daily specials for the best, freshest fish of the day.

Putting people at the focus, this small restaurant works in partnership with local farmers and growers to ensure ethically grown produce is at the heart of its plant-led menu. With only four sittings a week, to ensure workers can maintain a good word-life balance, this is one you’ll want to get booked. 

Highly ranked in the Cambridge area, this Indian restaurant serves amazing sub-continental food curated by chefs who have worked in Michelin-star kitchens. The former pub takes inspiration from all over India and turns it into a fine dining experience geared for a modern, contemporary setting.