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Recommended restaurants in Cambridge

The best rated restaurants in Cambridge, based on real Google reviews. Whether it is date night, a family meal or a special occasion, start here.

Updated November 2026How we pick
4.5★ or higher, 10+ reviewsOnly businesses that meet our review threshold make the list.
Based on real Google reviewsRatings and review counts come straight from Google.
Checked every monthThe list is refreshed regularly, so it stays current.

At a glance

Our top 12 restaurants in Cambridge. Tap a name to jump to their details.

#BusinessRatingReviewsType
1Dishoom Permit Room Cambridge★ 4.98156Restaurant
2Taste From Hungary Restaurant★ 4.9510Restaurant
3Vanderlyle★ 4.9315Fine dining restaurant
4Nazar Turkish Kitchen + Bar – Cambridge★ 4.82009Family restaurant
5Golpo Bengal Cafe & Restaurant★ 4.81898Bangladeshi restaurant
6Restaurant Twenty Two★ 4.8608Fine dining restaurant
7North Star Restaurant★ 4.8373Restaurant
8Margaret’s Cambridge★ 4.8222Restaurant
9Bread & Meat★ 4.71717Restaurant
10The Oak Bistro★ 4.71066British restaurant
11Midsummer House★ 4.7758Fine dining restaurant
12Fancett’s★ 4.7336Restaurant

Our top 12 restaurants in Cambridge

Ranked on Google rating, number of reviews and how recent those reviews are. Call them direct or visit their website for a quote.

#1

Dishoom Permit Room Cambridge

★★★★★ 4.9 out of 5 from 8156 Google reviews

Dishoom Permit Room Cambridge is a restaurant based in Cambridge, rated 4.9 out of 5 from 8156 Google reviews. Check their website for menus and bookings.

RestaurantBarBreakfast restaurantBrunch restaurant
#2

Taste From Hungary Restaurant

★★★★★ 4.9 out of 5 from 510 Google reviews

Taste From Hungary Restaurant is a restaurant based in Cambridge, rated 4.9 out of 5 from 510 Google reviews. Check their website for menus and bookings.

Restaurant
#3

Vanderlyle

★★★★★ 4.9 out of 5 from 315 Google reviews

Vanderlyle is a fine dining restaurant based in Petersfield, rated 4.9 out of 5 from 315 Google reviews. Check their website for menus and bookings.

Fine dining restaurant
#4

Nazar Turkish Kitchen + Bar – Cambridge

★★★★★ 4.8 out of 5 from 2009 Google reviews

Nazar Turkish Kitchen + Bar – Cambridge is a family restaurant based in Clifton Way, rated 4.8 out of 5 from 2009 Google reviews. Check their website for menus and bookings.

Family restaurant
#5

Golpo Bengal Cafe & Restaurant

★★★★★ 4.8 out of 5 from 1898 Google reviews

Golpo Bengal Cafe & Restaurant is a bangladeshi restaurant based in Cambridge, rated 4.8 out of 5 from 1898 Google reviews. Check their website for menus and bookings.

Bangladeshi restaurantBengali restaurantIndian restaurantIndian takeaway
#6

Restaurant Twenty Two

★★★★★ 4.8 out of 5 from 608 Google reviews

Restaurant Twenty Two is a fine dining restaurant based in Cambridge, rated 4.8 out of 5 from 608 Google reviews. Check their website for menus and bookings.

Fine dining restaurantFrench restaurantRestaurant
#7

North Star Restaurant

★★★★★ 4.8 out of 5 from 373 Google reviews

North Star Restaurant is a restaurant based in Cambridge, rated 4.8 out of 5 from 373 Google reviews. Check their website for menus and bookings.

RestaurantSeafood restaurantSteak house
#8

Margaret’s Cambridge

★★★★★ 4.8 out of 5 from 222 Google reviews

Margaret’s Cambridge is a restaurant based in Cambridge, rated 4.8 out of 5 from 222 Google reviews. Check their website for menus and bookings.

Restaurant
#9

Bread & Meat

★★★★★ 4.7 out of 5 from 1717 Google reviews

Bread & Meat is a restaurant based in Cambridge, rated 4.7 out of 5 from 1717 Google reviews. Check their website for menus and bookings.

Restaurant
#10

The Oak Bistro

★★★★★ 4.7 out of 5 from 1066 Google reviews

The Oak Bistro is a british restaurant based in Cambridge, rated 4.7 out of 5 from 1066 Google reviews. Check their website for menus and bookings.

British restaurant
#11

Midsummer House

★★★★★ 4.7 out of 5 from 758 Google reviews

Midsummer House is a fine dining restaurant based in Midsummer Common, rated 4.7 out of 5 from 758 Google reviews. Check their website for menus and bookings.

Fine dining restaurantEuropean restaurant
#12

Fancett’s

★★★★★ 4.7 out of 5 from 336 Google reviews

Fancett’s is a restaurant based in Cambridge, rated 4.7 out of 5 from 336 Google reviews. Check their website for menus and bookings.

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How we pick our recommended restaurants

Nobody can pay to get on this list or to move up it. Here’s how a business earns its place.

1We search Google for every restaurant serving Cambridge.
2We only shortlist businesses rated 4.5 stars or higher across at least 10 reviews.
3We rank them on rating, number of reviews and how recent those reviews are.
4We recheck the list every month and remove anyone who drops below the bar.

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Restaurants near you in Cambridge

Looking for a restaurant near you? These recommendations cover Cambridge and the surrounding area, including:

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Restaurants in Cambridge: your questions answered

The things people most often ask before choosing a restaurant.

Do I need to book?

For Friday and Saturday nights, it is best to book ahead. Many restaurants take bookings online.

How do you choose the restaurants on this page?

Every business listed has a rating of 4.5 stars or higher across at least 10 Google reviews. We rank them on rating, number of reviews and how recent those reviews are. Nobody pays to be listed or to move up the list.

Which restaurants cater for dietary needs?

Most restaurants can cater for common allergies and diets. Tell them when you book and check the menu online first.

Are there good places for big groups?

Many restaurants take group bookings and offer set menus. Call ahead to check.

My business isn’t listed. How do I get on?

Keep collecting genuine reviews from your customers. Once you meet our threshold you will be picked up at the next monthly check. If you think we have missed you, get in touch here.

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