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The Orator, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire

The Orator

4.2
4.2
507 Reviews
£26 to £40
Contemporary British

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2 people
21:00
Booked 14 times today
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
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.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary British, Fusion / Eclectic, Beer Garden
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Wed 09:00–22:00 Thu–Sat 09:00–23:00 Sun 09:00–19:00
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    Cash not accepted
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    We have a number of small and large event spaces available to hire. Contact us at enquiries@theoratorcambridge.co.uk for more information.

What 507 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.2
4.2 based on recent ratings
  • 4.1Food
  • 3.9Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseEnergetic

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Cambridge/Cambridgeshire

    Good for business meals

  • Cambridge/Cambridgeshire

    Innovative

  • Cambridge/Cambridgeshire

    Hot spot

  • Cambridge/Cambridgeshire

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Cambridge/Cambridgeshire

    Lively

  • Cambridge

    Great for brunch

  • Cambridge

    Good for business meals

  • Cambridge

    Gluten-free-friendly

  • Cambridge

    Hot spot

  • Cambridge

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Cambridge

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Orator in Cambridge boasts "fantastic food" and "excellent service" in a charming setting. Guests appreciate the "beautiful" atmosphere, "friendly staff," and "great cocktails." While some mention service hiccups, many laud the "delicious" and "creative" menu. The restaurant's "live music" and historic ambiance add to its appeal, making it a delightful dining destination.

507 Reviews
  1. Gill

    Cambridge1 review

    5.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My friends and I all agreed that we had a lovely lunch in great surroundings with really good service. We also agreed we would be back again. Thank you

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  2. David

    London8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Popular restaurant with a busy, happy vibe, the food was great and good value. The service was excellent, much improved since last visit. Nice!

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Cambridge2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 16 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really friendly staff , good service and great food

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  4. Eddie

    Cambridge2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 15 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had a most amazing experience as when we arrived i proposed to my partner in your beautiful garden area and also the touch of Prosecco was very kind added to the special occasion. The staff were exemplary in every way

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  5. Maria VIP

    London22 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 8 March 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Unfortunately the monkfish had already sold out by 8pm! Pasta dish ordered as alternative was ok but nothing special Aubergine Katsu main needed some crunch Gave up on the pudding when no one was interested in taking our order
    The OratorResponded on 10 March 2025
    Thank you for taking the time to leave us some feedback Maria, and we are sorry that your visit was not up our usual standard. We hope to welcome you back soon for an improved experience. Best wishes, The Orator team

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  6. Juha

    Cambridge5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 26 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Food options have been better but still not much to choose from. Food needs improvement. Service is better than before. I usually had to wait a long time to get someone but it was easier to get attention.
    The OratorResponded on 4 March 2025
    Thank you for the feedback Juha, we hope to see you again All the best, The Orator team

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  7. Maxine

    Cambridge2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 23 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very tasty food. Our first Sunday lunch. The pork was beautifully tender!
    The OratorResponded on 4 March 2025
    We are delighted to hear you enjoyed your visit Maxine. We hope to see you again soon. All the best, The Orator team

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  8. Emma

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 21 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic food, every thing we had was cooked to perfection and really tasty. The staff were lovely, attentive but not intrusive. When we arrived I had accidentally booked a table for 2 instead of 3 and they were so accommodating. They were honest about the fact our dishes may take a little longer which giving us the opportunity to order some pre-dinner nibbles which were also delicious. Thoroughly recommend the spiced cashews. The was live music was great and not too loud so we could still hear each other. The decor and ambience was just lovely, the lighting is bright enough to see what you’re eating but not too bright. All in all a wonderful dining experience and will definitely be back.
    The OratorResponded on 22 February 2025
    Thank you so much for the great review! We are so glad that you enjoyed your visit, and we hope to welcome you back soon! Best wishes, The Orator Team

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  9. Astrid

    London2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 14 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Another high-class, well-cooked meal at the Orator, thank you so much.
    The OratorResponded on 22 February 2025
    Was great to see you again, and so pleased that you enjoyed your visit. See you soon! The Orator team

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  10. julie

    Cambridge12 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 12 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Not enough choice and expensive for you got not surprised it’s so quiet
    The OratorResponded on 22 February 2025
    Hi Julie, thank you for your feedback, we have implemented a new menu with effect from 17th February. Hopefully you will come back and try one of our new dishes . All the best, The Orator team

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FAQs

The Orator is rated 4.2 stars by 507 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
21:00
Booked 14 times today
Google Map for The Orator

The Orator, Round Church Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire CB5 8AD

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Hidden behind the Round Church, between Bridge Street and Park Street.
  • Area
    Cambridge
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Wed 09:00–22:00 Thu–Sat 09:00–23:00 Sun 09:00–19:00
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary British, Fusion / Eclectic, Beer Garden
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    Cash not accepted
  • Additional
    Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Vegan
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    We have a number of small and large event spaces available to hire. Contact us at enquiries@theoratorcambridge.co.uk for more information.
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