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Pear & Olive, Hildersham, England

Pear & Olive

4.9
4.9
48 Reviews
£41 and over
Modern European

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2 people
20:30
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
Whether you are coming for drinks only or a meal, Pear & Olive offers a place for all to feel welcome.


Join us after a dog walk, for a date night, on your own or with all the family.



Fresh, homemade dishes using the finest local ingredients. High quality food in a laid-back atmosphere.



Conservatory bar area, open kitchen, outside seating.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    £41 and over
  • Cuisines
    Modern European
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Wed–Sat 18:00–22:00
  • Phone number
    01223 375447
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Josh Abbs

What 48 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Cambridge/Cambridgeshire

    Best Overall

  • Cambridge/Cambridgeshire

    Best Food

  • Cambridge/Cambridgeshire

    Best Service

  • Cambridge/Cambridgeshire

    Best Ambience

  • Cambridge/Cambridgeshire

    Best Value

  • Cambridge/Cambridgeshire

    Innovative

  • Cambridge/Cambridgeshire

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Cambridge/Cambridgeshire

    Great for fine wines

  • Cambridge/Cambridgeshire

    Romantic

  • Cambridge/Cambridgeshire

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Pear & Olive delights with "amazing food" and "wonderful service" in a "cosy ambience." Known as a "hidden gem," it offers a seasonal menu with "exceptional quality" and "beautifully presented" dishes. Guests praise the "friendly atmosphere," "innovative food," and "great wine selection," making it perfect for special occasions.

48 Reviews
  1. PETER

    VIP

    London

    170 reviews

    5.0

    170 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We returned to our favourite restaurant in the area and again we were not disappointed with the innovative cooking of the young chef . The food is superb and accompanied by a nice selection of wines. The service is friendly and informative but most importantly very relaxed and makes the whole evening such a joy. The young owners fully deserve to succeed and it is great to see how people are realizing what a gem they have in the neighbourhood. We would travel a long way to this restaurant

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  2. Bob

    Cambridge

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I had been curious since hearing about the pear & olive a couple of months ago. A birthday celebration afforded us the opportunity to try it out recently. The restaurant is small and the menu is limited. That is not a criticism because small equates to cosy atmosphere and limited menu equates to extremely well executed. I can’t remember when I last enjoyed a meal so much. The service was friendly yet under-stated. If you believe in “ you get what you pay for” then this may well be one of the few bargains still out there. I can’t wait to come back.

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  3. Kate

    Cambridge

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delightful place tucked out of the way with amazing food

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  4. Victoria

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 11 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely experience for Saturday dinner with a friend. Friendly service and excellent food. Will definitely return

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  5. Andrew

    Edinburgh

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 20 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Delicious food, friendly service, cosy ambience. Truly a hidden gem.

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  6. Mark

    Cambridge

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food. Just loved the Partridge starter. Service and ambience were great.

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  7. Jenise

    Gloucestershire

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A beautiful restaurant, the food was amazing! The service was just perfect and extremely welcoming and friendly. We will definitely be back in the New year!!

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  8. Caroline

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 29 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A small but perfectly formed restaurant. Amazing food, wonderful service, great wine list.

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  9. Sarah

    London

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 15 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    My food was very good. I had salmon followed by the most delicious and tender veal, and then a shared apple tart. My friends also enjoyed their food very much. It's a lovely place to go to, and it's so enjoyable being able to hear each other.

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  10. Neil

    VIP

    Cambridge

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 8 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    excellent quality food, cheerful and attentive service

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Pear & Olive is rated 4.9 stars by 48 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
20:30
Google Map for Pear & Olive

High St, Hildersham, England CB21 6BU

Additional information

  • Area
    Whittlesford
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Wed–Sat 18:00–22:00
  • Price
    £41 and over
  • Cuisines
    Modern European
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Josh Abbs
  • Additional
    Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Vegan
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