Cambridge
Merry Monk

Merry Monk

30 West St, Isleham CB7 5SB, Cambridge, United Kingdom

Pubs • Steak • French • British


"We booked to come for our first anniversary based on a recommendation from others. Upon arrival were very disappointed to see only 2 vegetarian dishes available (one containing peanuts) however the owner was more than happy to explain the reasons why this is the case and even offered an additional meal that could be vegetarian, which was amazing. The drinks were absolutely spot on and the treacle bread was absolutely to die for. The owner even explained how he makes it and the process for it as well as bringing out his 3kg tub of product ready to be made. This alone was an unbelievable touch and we really appreciated the personal touch from him and the waitress as well, both were so happy to talk about the food; it is something you don't get in just any restaurant. Thank you so much for this. When the food came out (it didn't take long at all) it was absolutely outstanding. From the presentation to the flavours it was just everything we would have hoped for. Both dishes were superb. The puddings were also amazingly presented and were clearly made with love and care and not just frozen foods microwaved. The Baked Alaska was unreal! That takes some skill. The service was top notch and personable and we both found conversations with staff and owner to be really genuinely great and felt welcomed and valued. They even allowed us to have a different dessert off menu and barely charged us for it, which was just brilliant. Value for money is excellent when you compare to other similar places and found the overall cost to be exactly what we would expect. Blown away by this place and will come back again very soon!"

Midsummer House

Midsummer House

Midsummer Common, Cambridge CB4 1HA, CB4 1HX, United Kingdom

Sushi • Kebab • Seafood • European


"I’m not usually one to write reviews, but the experience we had at Midsummer house compelled me to write something. What an incredible restaurant. I’m honestly baffled at how anyone could write a negative review about this place. I’m sitting here tonight feeling jealous of...the people who are there right now savouring the absolute delights of the tasting menu we had yesterday. My partner and I have been lucky enough to enjoy quite a few Michelin star restaurants, with Le Manoir/Sat Baines being firm faves. Midsummer house however, blows them all out the water. The food was quite simply out of this world amazing. The wine! Oh my word, the wine! What a pairing. I’m going to be spending a small fortune trying to source the beautiful wines we drank with our menu (thanks Molly). And at last, a restaurant where the desserts are equally as outstanding as the savoury courses. The Lychee and the coconut were unforgettable. Then there was the cheese course, rather than a cheese trolley (we were very sceptical) but WOW, incredible. I’m sad that I’ll probably never eat something that great ever again. To top it all off the service was absolutely spot on. Molly and Harry were so friendly and down to earth, they chatted to us all evening and really made the whole experience extra special. Thank you so much Midsummer House for a wonderful birthday. We’ll definitely be back!"

Signorelli's Deli Cambridge

Signorelli's Deli Cambridge

17 Burleigh Street, Cambridge, United Kingdom

Pizza • Pasta • Coffee • Italian


"I’ve had 2 recent experiences of this place over the last two weeks and both were very disappointing. On the first occasion our coffees came cold, so we asked for them to be reheated or made again and a lady with long dark hair kept...making remarks to other customers and members of staff sarcastically (I don’t think she realised we heard) like ‘Is this hot enough for you?’ ‘I wonder if this one is not right either?’ It’s petty, rude and made us feel uncomfortable because it was so clearly about us. Secondly was admittedly a busy afternoon over half term. I completely understand they were busy however the queue seemed to take longer than normal because their was no order. Again the lady with long dark hair was taking orders that obviously were in no order and people kept asking where their order had gone. We waited 45 minutes for 3 simple sandwiches. I had to ask 4 times including asking 3 different members of staff, two who didn’t even say sorry or I’ll have a look for you now and just walked off. One lady even avoided coming to us or the couple behind us which we both noticed after. When they did come, the woman told me they’d dropped the sandwiches on the floor?! And had to remake, another came over later and said their had been an issue with the tills? And then the sandwiches were really warmed bread that hadn’t been given time to melt the cheese so it wasn’t at usual standard for signorellis, I’ve been a big fan of this place since it opened in Cambridge but I have to say my recent experiences have been overwhelmingly disappointing. People who do not know what they are doing, no order (just give people numbered cards or sticks so you know which order goes to who) and quite rude staff which I haven’t experienced before from here. The food is good but the service recently had really dropped."

Charlie's Coffee Company

Charlie's Coffee Company

44-45 Burleigh Street, CB1 1DJ, Cambridge, United Kingdom

Cafés • Pizza • Sushi • European


"I came into the place up for having a coffee but first I wanted to change my baby as it was raining outside and she had been in hysterics for a fair time. Other places didn’t seem to have a baby change or their toilet was flooded so I thought I could change her in there. On arrival I was pounced on and told I couldn’t change my baby unless I ordered something I couldn’t believe it really and said I really need to change her and then I would probably order a coffee afterwards. The baby change room and desk was smelly and presto disgusting but she needed changing so I changed her on her own mat intop of this. When leaving I didn’t want to be pressured to have something from the shop as I was really stressed out and just wanted to go home as my little girl wasn’t feeling at all well. That’s when a member of staff followed me out saying all his customers thought I was wrong for going and changing my baby but not buying anything. I make it clear I would never go there again because I was upset and he just said it was common sense to order something. Couldn’t see my day getting any worse or stressful yet it did! I felt abused in the middle of the street when followed out infront of lots of people when all I wanted was a happy child and to have the opportunity to get her clean to do that. I won’t ever go to this place again after receiving that sort of treatment and the embarrassment after just trying to change my baby."