Best Sunday Lunch Restaurants in Cambridge

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Cuisine

SeafoodFrenchBritishChineseFusion / EclecticAfternoon Tea

Regions

CambridgeSouth Cambridgeshire

Areas

CambridgeHinxtonWhittlesford

Top Rated

CharmingDog-friendlyFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasions

Dining Options

All dining options

Delivery only

Takeaway only

Seating options

BarCounterStandardHigh TopOutdoor

Accessibility

Gender-neutral toiletWheelchair access

18 restaurants available nearby

1. Parker's Tavern

4.2

Awesome(2392)

€€€€Price: Expensive

• British • Cambridge

Booked 8 times today

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.

A photo of Pint Shop - Cambridge restaurant

2. Pint Shop - Cambridge

4.1

Excellent(2003)

€€€€Price: Moderate

• British • Cambridge

Booked 15 times today

We serve simple, seasonal British food alongside an awesome beer list. 'Standard’ for a Dining Room reservation on the Dining Room menu‘Bar’ or ‘Outdoor’ for drinks only or bar snacksPlease note dogs are only allowed in our Bar and Garden

3. Charlie Chan

4.5

Awesome(189)

€€€€Price: Expensive

• Chinese • Cambridge

Booked 3 times today

Established in 1982 by London restaurateur, Peter Lee, the Charlie Chan Restaurant is one of the oldest restaurants in Cambridge. Our passion for authentic Chinese food has established the restaurant as a firm favourite with the people of Cambridge and tourists alike, serving fresh dim sum and traditional Chinese food daily.We look forward to welcoming you at Charlie Chan soon.Opening hours:11.30am - 10pm (last orders 9.30pm).We are closed on Wednesdays.We look forward to welcoming you at Charlie Chan soon.

4. Little Rose

4.2

Awesome(391)

€€€€Price: Moderate

• Gastro Pub • Cambridge

Booked 12 times today

Located in the heart of Cambridge, opposite the Fitzwilliam Museum, this beautiful gastro-pub boasts historical charm and a delicious menu to complement the surroundings. Dating back 500 years, original features including exposed beams and interconnecting dining rooms are still intact and provide a wonderful setting for guests to enjoy. The menu boasts expertly prepared gastro-pub style food, made using quality-sourced ingredients including steaks from renowned Scottish butcher John Gilmour, alongside a variety of fresh seafood. Plus a fully stocked bar including a carefully curated wine list and a range of seasonal cocktails.

5. Gonville Kitchen

new

3.8

Excellent(15)

€€€€Price: Expensive

• British • Cambridge

Booked 1 time today

Welcome to Gonville Kitchen, a two rosette restaurant, the best new place to eat in Cambridge. A vibrant menu of fusion flavours from British classics to Mediterranean favourites. Our menu combines small plate options for sharing and tasting. Crafted with locally sourced ingredients, we offer signature dishes for the option of a more traditional dining experience. Enjoy a naturally lit atmosphere perfect for socialising with friends and family or for a relaxed working lunch. Start your evening with a wine from our extensive wine list or perhaps a signature cocktail at The Long Bar. Cheers to the weekend, a long-overdue reunion or a spontaneous lunch and take in the spectacular views of Parker's Piece from our outdoor terrace. Gonville Kitchen is the ultimate fusion restaurant in Cambridge for a memorable dining experience. Book a table and join us for lunch or dinner throughout the week.

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6. The Grantchester Green Man

4.6

Exceptional(136)

€€€€Price: Expensive

• Contemporary British • Cambridge

Booked 18 times today

The Grantchester Green Man encompasses the warmth and charm of a quintessential British Pub, paired with a menu that covers all tastes. Conveniently situated on the outskirts of Cambridge and Grantchester Meadows, it is the perfect destination venue for all kind of get togethers and celebrations.Along with our restaurant and bar, The Grantchester Green Man also boasts an amazing terrace and garden area for guests to enjoy a more casual dining experience in stunning surroundings with external bar and grill.Dogs are very welcome in our bar, terrace and garden areas.

7. The Orator

4.1

Excellent(498)

€€€€Price: Moderate

• Contemporary British • Cambridge

Booked 13 times today

Nothing delights quite like The Orator, serving up contemporary British food, cocktails, beer and wine. Set in a stunning Victorian gothic venue with high ceilings bathed in swathes of natural light. We can offer private dining for up to 20 in our private Dining Room used to host guests of the Cambridge Union Society, recently including Dua Lipa and Robert de Niro. For larger groups, we have a number of different rooms throughout the venue to cater for any occasion. Speak to our events team at enquiries@theoratorcambridge.co.uk for more information on all private hire options.

A photo of Bistro du Vin Cambridge restaurant

8. Bistro du Vin Cambridge

4.1

Excellent(161)

€€€€Price: Expensive

• French • Cambridge

At our bistro restaurant in Cambridge we're influenced by both French and British classics, presented really well and served with knowledge. We keep it simple but flavoursome so that the ingredients are the stars of the show, which are fresh and seasonal. We have a well-priced à la carte menu, a team who know their flambé from their filet and a relaxed setting that everyone can enjoy.You'll find on hand, your Sommelier is also ready to advise, guide, match or recommend the perfect wine to pair with your dish and introduce you to new wines you may not have explored. If you’re planning a special get together with friends, family, or colleagues, why not enquire about our private dining experiences. It’s the same great Bistro du Vin dining, but in your own private dining room.

9. The Anchor Pub

4.1

Excellent(630)

€€€€Price: Moderate

• Contemporary British • Cambridge

Booked 7 times today

(We unfortunately cannot reserve our terrace tables, any bookings will have a table reserved inside although guests are more than welcome to sit at a table on our riverside terrace if one is available upon arrival)Set on the bank of the beautiful river Cam in the historic city of Cambridge, The Anchor pub, dining room & river terrace is a stone’s throw away from the world famous Queens college & its stunning Mathematical Bridge.We serve fresh seasonal food using locally sourced ingredients, cask conditioned real ales, craft beers, wines from a carefully chosen innovative wine list. We provide friendly knowledgeable & relaxed service in picturesque surroundings.Escape to our dining room where you can guarantee a fabulous view or experience al fresco dining overlooking the river during the summer months. Why not spend an afternoon or the evening with us, take a punt on the river then enjoy a meal with us either before or after

A photo of Red Lion - Grantchester restaurant

10. Red Lion - Grantchester

4.0

Excellent(2460)

€€€€Price: Moderate

• British • Cambridge

Booked 14 times today

We are at our heart a pub. This is a place where you can stop for a while, eat delicious food and drink in the atmosphere.Set in the beautiful village of Grantchester, our picture perfect, thatch roofed pub is a 2 minute walk from The Grantchester Meadows and a lovely 40 minute stroll along The Cam from Cambridge.

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From verified diners like you

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Ian
Cambridge/Cambridgeshire •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
We thoroughly enjoyed our afternoon tea at the Gonville Hotel on Valentines Day. The whole experience was excellent particularly as we had the restaurant to ourselves.
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Gonville KitchenPrice: Expensive• British• Cambridge
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3.8
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Alastair
South Wales •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Had simple fish and chips which was nicely cooked. Wine and cocktails were good. Staff excellent.
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Parker's TavernPrice: Expensive• British• Cambridge
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4.2
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Nicky
Cambridge/Cambridgeshire •3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 6 Feb 2025
Delightful - and when I dropped my concert ticket, the waiter ran after me down the street to bring it to me! Thank you.
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Little RosePrice: Moderate• Gastro Pub• Cambridge
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4.2
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Nikolay
Cambridge/Cambridgeshire •5 reviews
5.0
Dined on 2 Feb 2025
Excellent Sunday roast - portion size not too big. Great alcohol-free beer too!
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Pint Shop - CambridgePrice: Moderate• British• Cambridge
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4.1
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Patricia
London •1 review
5.0
Dined on 29 Jan 2025
The foods are very delicious, and the staff are really nice too.
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Charlie ChanPrice: Expensive• Chinese• Cambridge
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4.5

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