City Centre Restaurants

The Oak Bistro aims to be the ultimate local bistro providing diners with an international and local Cambridge ambience. Choose the environment to suit your mood with two bistro settings inside and a walled garden for al fresco dining in the summer.

Find Smokeworks in the heart of Cambridge for smoked, pulled, brined and seasoned classic BBQ food, paired with beer, bourbon or a choice of milkshakes.

The Olive Grove opened its doors for the first time in 2013 bringing from Greece the long-standing culinary tradition of the Maniot Kontakos family. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

The Ivy offers accessible all day dining for local residents, businesses, shoppers and visitors to the area, and brings some of the familiarity of The Ivy brand to bustling Cambridge.

A casual Asian dining experience focusing on fresh, healthy ingredients, exciting flavours and fast, friendly service, served from an open kitchen in a stylishly informal setting.

De Luca Cucina and Bar is a modern Italian restaurant in the heart of Cambridge offering great quality food at affordable prices. Perfect for a quick lunch, a romantic evening or group night out, they cater for all tastes and wishes.

The Cambridge Chop House is the first of two Chop Houses. It is in the heart of the city centre, 50 yards from Kings College Chapel and a similar distance from the Arts Theatre. The restaurant has a wonderful cellar area, spacious, with white washed walls. The ground floor area has views of the Chapel and Kings Parade.

The River Bar Steakhouse and Grill is located on the river at Quayside, with breathtaking views of Magdalene College. The restaurant has a relaxed Brasserie feel and food is served in the unique surroundings of the 19th century bonded warehouse, overlooking the River Cam that gives it lots of atmosphere.

Yim Wah Express is situated halfway between the city centre and Cambridge railway station with a focus on authentic traditional Chinese and Cantonese cuisine.

An artisan Mexican eatery serving tacos, quesadillas, nachos, enchilados and big ass burritos. Available in pork, chicken, beef, lamb, chorizo and vegetarian.

Nando's is a national chain restaurant serving flame grilled chicken with their popular peri peri marinade. The chicken is grilled to order in open kitchens. The restaurants are modern and fresh attracting a younger clientelle.

The inspiration for the food and design of Côte is a modern interpretation of the many famous bistros of Paris. Inspired by new trends, they are dedicated to serving authentic classic brasserie dishes with a modern twist, using high quality produce at great prices.

With it's modern fusion menu and comprehensive wine list, The Galleria is an independent restaurant located at the foot of Magdalene Bridge. Great views over the River Cam in the summer months.

Pho is a family-run chain serving great value, authentically prepared Vietnamese street food in restaurants across the UK. Choose from more than 15 freshly made pho noodle soups, as well as other Vietnamese street foods like spicy salads, fragrant curries and wok-fried noodles.

Thaikhun will instantly transport you across the world to Khao San road! Bursting at the seams with hand picked bric-a-brac, delicious street food and Thai inspired cocktails. Thaikhun, pronounced tycoon, means 'your' Thai restaurant.

Wagamama is a mid-market, national chain restaurant modelled on the ramen bars which have been popular in Japan for many years. The menu consists of side dishes, main meals and desserts. Your order is taken on an electronic handheld device and zapped through to the kitchen by radio signal where it is cooked immediately.

With roots dating back to 1998, this is a chain of quality seafood restaurants. Much of the shellfish and smoked fish served in their restaurants still comes direct from Loch Fyne on the west coast of Scotland and is delivered fresh to each restaurant.

Bill's is a upper mid-market, national chain restaurant serving fresh British food with a twist. Popular dishes range from steak to salads, fish pie to fish finger sandwiches. The restaurants are unique, decorated in a hap-hazard but relaxed style.

Las Iguanas is a mid-market, national chain restaurant serving authentic South American food. All meals are prepared fresh to order and made with passion, love and lots of Latin magic! Popular dishes range from fajitas to nachos, chicken to salads. The restaurants are modern and fresh.

Zizzi is a mid-market, national chain restaurant serving Italian meals in a fresh way. All meals are freshly prepared in open kitchens to order. Popular dishes range from pizza to pasta, risotto to salads. The restaurants are relaxed and comfortable.

Gourmet Burger Kitchen is all about the burger. Using only the freshest ingredients to create classic and innovative taste combinations, their aim is to make the 'best burgers in town'! Restaurants are bright, simple and modern.

One of Cambridge’s popular independent restaurants has had its identity stolen – literally! d’Arrys in King Street is now re-named Stolen, offering a new casual eating and drinking experience.

Set in the heart of the city and within walking distance from many of the major colleges, Efes Restaurant serves authentic Turkish food using the freshest and finest ingredients made to order in a relaxed yet dynamic atmosphere.

Browns is a UK brand of brasserie style bars. Usually in elegant, historic buildings, they're designed to be relaxing and traditional. On the menu you'll find the Browns steak, mushroom and guinness pie as well as salads, pastas, burgers and seasonal fayre.

Pizza Express is a mid-market, international restaurant specialising in pizzas. All pizzas are freshly prepared in open kitchens to order, and can be adjusted to suit your individual taste. They use fresh ingredients which are prepared every day. The restaurants are relaxed and modern.

Prezzo is a upper mid-market, national chain restaurant serving popular Italian meals in a fresh way. Restaurants are comfortable and contemporary with many in buildings of local interest. Popular dishes range from pizza to pasta, risotto to crab cakes.

Founded in 1997, Yo! Sushi brought the concept of a Japanese ‘kaiten’ sushi bar that delivered food to customers via a conveyor belt travelling 8cm per second to the masses, and became the original and most famous sushi brand in the UK.

Zizzi is a mid-market, national chain restaurant serving Italian meals in a fresh way. All meals are freshly prepared in open kitchens to order. Popular dishes range from pizza to pasta, risotto to salads. The restaurants are relaxed and comfortable.

Carluccio's is a upper mid-market, national chain restaurant serving authentic Italian food at sensible prices. All meals are prepared to order, using fresh ingredients. Popular dishes range from salads to pasta, bread-crumbed chicken to fish stew. The restaurants are modern and informal.