Diners' Choice: Romantic restaurants in Cambridge/Cambridgeshire

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Updated 05 December 2024

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Pear & Olive

4.9

4.9 (44)

£41 and over

Modern European

Whittlesford

About the restaurant

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.

Top review

Andrew

Dined on 20 Dec 2024

Delicious food, friendly service, cosy ambience. Truly a hidden gem.

Kibou Cambridge

4.6

4.6 (33)

£26 to £40

Japanese

Cambridge

About the restaurant

KIBOU Japanese restaurant and bar in Cambridge is a chic new addition to the city, and the perfect spot to enjoy a leisurely lunch or dinner.
Located at 7a Jesus Lane, home to the Pitt Club, and formerly Pizza Express, the venue features eye-catching murals and digital animations, alongside stunning Japanese floral and foliage installations.
Light and airy, The Mirror Room centres around a large Japanese cherry blossom tree, whilst the seductive Oak Room focuses on a large wisteria tree set against a backdrop of plush fabrics and artwork.
There’s also a relaxed cocktail lounge and dining area, featuring an open sushi and hot kitchen, and a standalone spirits and cocktail bar.
The menu has all your favourite dishes from Japan, including steaming bowls of ramen, a selection of bao buns, crisp tempura and handmade spiced pork gyoza, plus work of art sushi and sashimi sharing platters, seasonal specials and A5 Grade Japanese wagyu.
Their Japanese-inspired afternoon tea is a must try too!

Top review

Simon

Dined on 22 Dec 2024

Very finely cooked dishes, we mainly had sharing plates and the raw scallops were to die for. Young waitress Bea was superb, great advice and so attentive. Atmosphere could maybe have been improved with more appropriate Japanese music instead of the standard pop which at times was too noisy. Visiting Cambridge and will definitely seek out other Kibou restaurants elsewhere.

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Experience

Teishoku (定食) Set Lunch - £16.90

Experience

Japanese Afternoon Tea

Experience

Vegetarian Japanese Afternoon Tea

The George Hotel

4.5

4.5 (750)

£26 to £40

British

Huntingdon

About the restaurant

The beautifully refurbished George Hotel offers not only fine dining and comfort dishes in the colonial inspired décor of the restaurant, but an array of cocktails in the lavish Bobbie's Bar, as well as decadent Afternoon Teas in the botanical haven that is the Orangery.
Breakfast, lunch, dinner and afternoon tea can also be enjoyed on our terrace when the sun is shining.
With shades of Victorian inspired elegance, this professionally designed and individual destination is a hidden gem in the Cambridgeshire countryside.

PLEASE ENSURE YOU INFORM US OF ANY ALTERNATIVE DIETARY REQUIRMENTS/ALLERGIES AT THE TIME OF YOUR BOOKING OR, NO LATER THAN 48 HOURS PRIOR TO YOUR VISIT, TO ALLOW US TO ACCOMMODATE YOUR REQUEST. FAILURE TO NOTIFY US MAY RESULT IN LIMITED FOOD OPTIONS AND DELAYS WHILST WE TRY TO ACCOMMODATE YOUR REQUEST.
We look forward to welcoming you.

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Leila

Dined 2 days ago

Beautiful place with warm atmosphere. Friendly staff. We were very early and they were very accommodating. Toilets clean and beautiful decor. Restaurant felt comfortable and had relaxing feel to it. Lovely food, slightly expensive for a plate of pasta but was delicious. We had a relaxing meal in beautiful surroundings. We will definitely go back with friends and family for special occasions.

Côte Brasserie - Cambridge

4.3

4.3 (94)

£25 and under

French

Cambridge

About the restaurant

Cote is inspired by the brasseries of Paris, serving authentic French dishes all day in our classically designed restaurants. We are committed to producing authentic French classics, freshly cooked to order, from the highest quality sourced ingredients.

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Joy

Dined on 24 Dec 2024

We booked for 8 for a Christmas Eve brunch. Our table was perfect, tucked away in an alcove with a beautiful view. Great service, good food, a delightful experience all in all and a great start to Christmas celebrations!

The Elm

4.3

4.3 (287)

£25 and under

Gastro Pub

Huntingdon

About the restaurant

Set in the picturesque village of Abbots Ripton with access to beautiful walks on the local estate, The Elm has everything you want from your perfect countryside pub; A glorious garden, a roaring fire, comfortable rooms, delicious food and a wide selection of drinks.

The Grade II-listed building was built, as an open hall, in the late 15th Century to offer hospitality to the drovers bringing cattle down from Scotland (along the Bullock Road) to the market at St.Ives. It was later altered with the insertion of a brick chimney in the early 17th century. The Fellowes family, that own and run the pub, came to the area around the same time the pub got its chimney...

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Carol

Dined on 23 Nov 2024

Our meal was outstanding, everything was perfect from walking in to walking out Friendly staff , service excellent , food was amazing best food I have had out for a very long time .

Little Rose

4.3

4.3 (380)

£25 and under

Gastro Pub

Cambridge

About the restaurant

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.

Top review

Kate

Dined on 25 Dec 2024

Our first visit to The Little Rose was for Christmas Day lunch with family and friends. We could not have enjoyed a better experience. We received a warm welcome and the service was perfect. The food was perfectly cooked and delicous. The smoked fish and potato chowderwith cheddar scone was outstanding. The chocolate marquisewas stunning . Generous serving of meat for Christmas lunch. My personal preference is for more vegetables but more are available as side orders. I thoroughly recommend the Little Rose and I verymuch look forward to a return visit .

Parker's Tavern

4.2

4.2 (2379)

£26 to £40

British

Cambridge

About the restaurant

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.

Top review

JeffreyB

Dined on 28 Dec 2024

Always a terrific time out.

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4.2

4.2 (447)

£26 to £40

English

Cambridge

About the restaurant

Discover this beautiful hidden gem in the Cambridgeshire countryside. The Willow Tree is a charming, unique and independent pub restaurant for all seasons with many beautiful spaces to enjoy. The charming restaurant offers a beautiful ambience, featuring an open fire, candle lit tables, and floral displays. In the gorgeous Willow garden you will discover eight magical fairy lit dining domes with Dyson heaters for a dining experience with a difference (Domes can only be booked direct online at www.thewillowtreebourn.com).
A large Teepee is situated in our Secret Meadow, also available to book all year round for private hire events, Serving a delectable dining menu with seasonal updates. Sundays Roasts served on Sundays. 'Little Willow' children's menu available. All dishes created rom scratch from high quality fresh ingredients that are as lovely, kind and as local as can be. Many gluten free options, always features dairy free, vegan and vegetarian options too. Dog friendly too.

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Mary

Dined on 25 Dec 2024

First Xmas day lunch out and enjoyed it. The staff were lovely and welcoming.

The Folio Bar & Kitchen

4.2

4.2 (193)

£25 and under

Contemporary British

Cambridge

About the restaurant

The Folio Bar & Kitchen rewrites the food and drink script for the storied city of Cambridge. Follow as our creative chefs compose home-cooked classics full of clever twists and inspiring turns, including mouth-watering Dish. Featuring plant-based experiments, vegan and vegetarian dishes, and favourite drinks are all given a wonderfully-crafted modern rethink. Be captivated in our relaxed dining and drinking spaces where we blend the historic with the contemporary to ensure your time with us is filled with indulgence and inspiration.

Top review

Tracey

Dined on 27 Dec 2024

Beautiful restaurant, great atmosphere, the staff were very good. The food was amazing, we had the steak which was cooked to perfection as we requested. Loved it thankyou!

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Experience

Afternoon Tea at The Folio Bar & Kitchen

Experience

Weekday Lunch with Complimentary Parking

Turkuaz Social Cambridge

4.2

4.2 (50)

£25 and under

Turkish

Cambridge

About the restaurant

Turkuaz brings the authentic flavours of the Mediterranean to Cambridge.

Every dish we prepare is a testament to the rich heritage and culinary traditions of the region. We take pride in using the freshest ingredients and traditional cooking methods to ensure every bite is packed with authentic flavours.

For Large bookings please call 01223 658210

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Steven

Dined 3 days ago

Great experience. The food was outstanding and the service to match. Quality and flavoursome. A birthday team for my wife and a well chosen venue after being recommend by a colleague. The meal was substantial and flavoursome. The attention from the staff absolutely fantastic. To end the meal a slice of cake was brought to the table to the sounds of happy birthday being played through the sound system. Much to the embarrassment of my wife but a wonderful touch. Prices online for the menu however did not match those advertised on the web, this my only criticism. However outstanding value and contentment. Thank You Turkuaz and Staff.

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