English Restaurants

Find out what people are saying about Cambridge English restaurants.

• Atrocious food and service - review of Tatties Cafe Restaurant by Graham Newman

  We went some while ago to this restaurant, and while expensive we felt the food was quite fair. On this occasion, however, we had an appalling experience. My wife ordered a baked potato... More »

• Always worth a visit - review of Browns Restaurant by Anna C

  Not sure I would describe Browns as the Cambridge institution it has a reputation as, but the cocktails are good!! Nice food, staff sometimes a little rude, bustling atmosphere. Typical restaurant really!... More »

• How do I order - review of Tatties by Steve

  Oh Dear well my first experience today not good had no idea how to order and when I did catch the eye of what I thought was a waitress it was not. It... More »

• Never again......... - review of Tatties by H. Mebbrey

  I went for meal at this place with my sister in December for a birthday treat. Well........ when the food arrived the potatoes were barely warm, (even the butter was not melting!), far... More »

• Service abysmall - review of Tatties by Susan Jones

  Went to Tatties today and the service was absolutely unbelieveably bad. Took my daughter-in-law and my grandson who is 5 for a nice lunch. In the event I had to go back... More »

• Go elsewhere - review of CB2 by CB2 hater

  I'd rather go to the Kingston Arms for food and a good drink- at least their food is fresher and better. Burgers are better and like CB2 under £10. CB2 is rubbish, I'd... More »

• An enlightening review of CB2 - review of CB2 by Vince

  Come on people- this place was once good, now it’s terrible! My college is far away from that end of town, but I would often make the journey to CB2. I went there... More »

• Canteen standard- terrible - review of Browns Restaurant by Mrs Berry

  My dad is a chef so is hard to please. We chose Browns as we thought Sunday lunch would be a safe choice. Whilst the beef & Yorkshire pudding was nice, the veg... More »

• Rude seating hostess - review of Browns Restaurant by M. Shedden

  The table we were allocated was in a busy part of the restaurant. When asked if there was another table available we were offered one for 5 people rather than 6 - the... More »

• An appalling place with Rude staff - review of Browns Restaurant by Mike Swain

  Do not bother to visit. Staff are rude and deem it that you should honour them to serve you. If your face doesn't fit you are given the brush off. We have tried them... More »

• High Hopes Unfulfilled - review of Back Street Bistro by John

  We had heard good reports of The Back Street Bistro and had been intending to try it for some time so it was with reasonably high hopes that we booked a table for... More »

• Over-priced, but good. (frequent customer) - review of Back Street Bistro by Bobby

  Finding a place to eat in Cambridge which is half decent is very difficult, especially for us students; I usually find myself limited to Pizza Express- a safe bet. I have been... More »

• Christmas party - review of The Vaults by Colin Toates

  9 people dined on Christmas menu Weds. 2nd. December. All concur great evening -- excellent food good friendly service and escellent value for money.... More »

• Dont bother with Sunday Lunch! - review of Browns Restaurant by Emma

  My husband, 1 year old and I went for a sunday lunch - not that impressed by food as only 1 vege option which was undercooked, boiled potatoes which were over cooked and... More »

• Great food ! - review of CB2 by Rosa

  I have been to CB2 many times and i think the food is fantastic. The menu isn't that big but the meals are. I think you anyone who reads this should go.... More »

• Tatties Trinity Street - review of Tatties Cafe Restaurant by Tatties-Trinity St

  Firstly I must apologise for you experience in Tatties on Sussex street and I am sad to hear what happened but I must make it clear to Tatties customers that the Tatties on... More »

• Best food in cambridge! - review of The Vaults by Rob

  The vaults is a superb restraunt and has a great happy atmosphere.. I enjoyd the drinks and dinner was cooked to perfection just my sort of night 9/10 because it was packed.... More »

• Tatties is BAD - review of Tatties Cafe Restaurant by Martin J Garfoot

  I ordered a Mozzarella and Sundriad Tomato Chiabatta. They gave me a soggy chiabatta containing tinned tomatos with half-melted catering cheddar on top. I complained, they took it back and broughtthe... More »

• Disaster! - review of Browns Restaurant by Sarah

  Please will somebody tell me why Browns restaurant can't provide me with a meal that has not been completely overcooked. We went there twice in January, for supper and for breakfast and had... More »

• What has happened to CB2? - review of CB2 by Jon

  Not sure I can agree with the review on the main page. CB2 used to be a reliable and not too costly eatery with good simple food and attentive service. However my experience... More »

• Bad news - avoid - review of Browns Restaurant by Evil Dr K

  Having read the previous 5 reviews here on Browns, and seen that they were all negative, I have to add another one to that list. We visited today and were lured in by... More »

• Henry's in Cambridge made sure we had a great night! - review of Henry's by Lorna

  I arranged a celebration dinner for a group of 12 at Henry's in Cambridge on a Thursday night in April and we had a fantastic night - we could not fault the service... More »

• Sunday lunch to be avoided - review of Browns Restaurant by Cambridge Diner

  This isn't a place for good service, good food or good value! the cooking was really substandard and there are plenty of better restaurants to go to instead in Cambridge. (Pizza... More »

• Food, Price & Service excellent - review of Tatties by V. Grigor

  Went there for lunch with my friends while visiting Cambridge right in the heart by the colleges. Food was just perfect! Price very reasonable & staff friendly. Would definately recommend!... More »

• Make sure your not hungry - review of Browns Restaurant by Paul newman

  Have been to browns twice now and the first time we waited one hour for the starter course and one hour for our main . i asked for medium rare steak and it... More »

• Boiled Meat? - review of Browns Restaurant by L Turner

  The Good: Lovely atmosphere, quick service. The Bad: The food - my husband had rib eye steak and I had beef wellington and both pieces of meat seemed to have been pre-boiled? ... More »

• Never again!!!!!! - review of Browns Restaurant by A Cooper

  I went to a birthday dinner at Browns in January 2009, it was pre-booked and for around 24 people. The limited menu I received was not very inspiring for which we had to... More »

• Took my son and his girl friend-disapointed - review of Browns Restaurant by Marieanne McRandal

  Have been to Browns on several occasions and had a good meal in a pleasant atmopshere-. Took my son and his girl friend but was very disapointed. The atmosphere was pleasant but the... More »

• Cambridge Chop House - review of Browns Restaurant by Oliver Thain

  I want to write a review about the Cambridge Chop House but it is not listed? It is a very popular English restaurant in the heart of town?... More »

• Too cold and in your face TV must go! - review of The Vaults by Katie

  The vaults has always been a favourite haunt however on a recent visit to what was the depot ( back to being the vaults currently) we were hugely disappointed. The punters were low... More »

• Terrible Service ... a pity - review of CB2 by Sensei

  We went in for coffee and afternoon snacks before we went back to the car. My partner wanted a coffee and I didn't actually know, but would like to have selected something. We went in... More »

• Not bad for a chilled night out - review of CB2 by Tom

  This place has a good relaxed atmosphere which for me is the main selling point. The service is exceedingly friendly if not a little chaotic. Food is good, cheerful fayre; not amazing but... More »

• Not impressed - review of Back Street Bistro by Tom

  We went here after a tip that it was reasonably priced, good food. It was anything but. Service is okish, although when we arrived we were fussed around which table we were to... More »

• Tatty food - review of Tatties Cafe Restaurant by Sue Godfrey

  We just visited Tatties, Cambridge for an early lunch. I had what was supposed to be a baked spud with cheese and sour cream. The spud was so over- cooked it had no... More »

• Soggy battered fish! - review of Browns Restaurant by Gill and June

  Ordered fish and chips (shouldn't be hard to do) fish was sort of wrapped in a soggy half cooked casing uh! chips over fried, and cold mushy pea. Sent back our meals but... More »

• Poor service, overpriced food - review of Back Street Bistro by Andrew

  My second visit to this cramped, noisy and hot restaurant was no better than my first: once again our booked table was not ready on time, the service inattentive and the kitchen in... More »

• Awful Don't Go Near It - review of Browns Restaurant by Pete Cross

  We have been to Brown's on two occassions giving them the benefit of the doubt and the food was lack-lustre and very poor for the price. The atmosphere is great, the staff are fine... More »

• This was no bouillabaisse ! - review of Browns Restaurant by Penny de Lacey

  I suppose we should have taken note of the title ' fish stew' suggesting unpretentious query homely soup. Fish is delicate stuff and needs supporting with delicate liquor and flavours not drowning in half... More »

• Food! Glorious food! - review of Tatties Cafe Restaurant by Anna K

  The food is simply amazing! When I'm supposed to choose a cafe to go to, Tatties is my first choice! God bless Tatties and their wonderful sandwiches, baguettes and cakes!... More »

• Sell your Gran for Chocolate & Pear Brownie - review of Back Street Bistro by Good Service Fiend

  The Chef at The Backstreet has a way with chocolate - his latest addition to the menu is a Chocolate and Pear Brownie - it is really quite amazingly delicious. It's not... More »

• Save cb2!!!! - review of CB2 by Annie

  Yeah you are right. i'm a student at aru and spend a lot of time just sitting and thinking at cb2. It's not so nice anymore and i don't think i... More »

• CB2 - review of CB2 by Elgar

  Given the strength of feeling that the new management at CB2 has generated; I am amazed that the guy in hob-nailed boots is still plundering his way through all that has grown and... More »

• CB2 CAMPAIGN!! - review of CB2 by Sarah

  Well these reviews are more than justified! CB2 means a lot to a lot of people in Cambridge and it is clear from my recent experiences that the new manager has not taken... More »

• Save CB2!!! - review of CB2 by Logan bandaras

  As a regular customer of CB2 i regonise alot of faces old and new. Recently alot of new absolute pointless and untrained staff to my eye have come in to a unique place.... More »

• WHAT HAS HAPPENED TO CB2? - review of CB2 by Voxpop

  Couln't agree more. The young funky staff make the atmosphere but where is Kit? That cool dude made the atmosphere so nice. The new guy is really off. Goes... More »

• Good food must of improved since 2004 - review of CB2 by Anon

  Last review 2004 went other night food fab nice atmospher and reasnoble sevice given place was packed. To be packed mid week there has to be something good about it in my opinion... More »

• Chef's chocolate pistachio cake - I'm in love - review of Back Street Bistro by Good service fiend

  A recent Saturday night visit to the BackStreet proved that they've raised their game. We've been regular customers and fans for years, but felt it was becoming slightly overpriced. They've got... More »

• SUNDAY LUNCH AWFUL - review of Browns Restaurant by SAM

  WE HAVE BEEN TO BROWNS BEFORE IN THE EVENING FOR A MEAL AND THE FOOD IS EXCELLENT,WE THEN WENT FOR SUNDAY LUNCH,AWFUL MEAT CHEWY,ROAST POTATOES HEATED UP,VEGLEFT OVER FROM PREVIOUS WEEK!... More »

• Just what the doctor ordered... - review of Tatties by T. Green

  Tatties is an institution amongst all the cool peeps in Cambridge! Yes, it may not be the most s****y, upmarket place to eat, but it doesn't pretend to be. No better hangover cure... More »

• Great Restaurant - review of Browns Restaurant by Kim Trueman

  Had a fantastic meal last night - superb atmosphere with friendly server. Very reasonably priced. I had a Browns Burger which was tasty and the Toffee Pudding is to die for - will... More »