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Best restaurants in Cambridge
Published 07 December 2024

Cambridge, renowned for its academic prestige and picturesque scenery, is equally celebrated for its thriving food scene. The best restaurants in Cambridge reflect the city’s unique blend of tradition and innovation, offering an impressive variety of culinary experiences. From establishments that champion local, seasonal ingredients to those that bring a modern twist to classic dishes, the dining options here are as inspiring as the city itself. Whether you’re visiting for the history or simply exploring its cultural charm, the best restaurants in Cambridge ensure there’s always a memorable meal to be enjoyed. This guide is your doorway to discovering the finest culinary delights Cambridge has to offer.

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Where to eat in Cambridge: Exquisite fine dining and late night gelato in the city

Cambridge, small as it is, isn’t without good restaurants. Fame has likely helped. But a prestigious institution does not guarantee food worth eating, and even if the pubs are old and crooked in their charm, elsewhere dining rooms well dressed, there are duds aplenty in the city, just as there are in Oxford. And so let us be guided. Local Alex Rushmer, the owner of the restaurant Vanderlyle, offers his expertise.