Ready for your next date night? Wanna sweep your other half off their feet? Whether it's the first date or the 40th, we're here to be your personal wingman. Check out our exclusive list of the most romantic restaurants in Cambridge, from lush Italian haunts slinging out pasta and wine to fine dining eateries with that all-important Michelin star.
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Boasting a two-course set lunch menu for £20 and three for £25.50, MillWorks is one of the best restaurants in Cambridge. Expect this cosy, chic venue located in the historic Watermill to sling out delicious veggie dishes like spiced butternut squash and lentil Wellington, Shetland mussels served with homemade focaccia and crowd-pleasing desserts such as sticky toffee pudding and Baileys burnt cream shortbread.
If you're on the hunt for cute date spots, Pizza Pilgrims promises the most scrumptious slices in a quaint and comfortable setting with a secret hidden bocce court to get your appetite worked up too. Transport to Naples (among cycling decor) at this pretty venue as you delve into burrata and pesto pizzas, alongside a negroni or two.
Our list wouldn't be complete without a special shoutout to The Cambridge Chophouse, only a short walk from King's College Chapel in the heart of the city centre. With affordable prices and a quaint atmosphere, the venue is spread over two floors and is great for romantic candlelit dinners. Tuck into classic British mains like pan-fried duck breast or steaks cooked however you like them, followed by split an apple and cinnamon Yorkshire pudding for dessert.
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Dine among gorgeous cherry blossom trees, Japanese prints and reflective murals at KIBOU, the stunning restaurant in the middle of the city centre. You'll be spoilt for choice with what to wolf down thanks to an Asian-inspired menu full of goodies such as chicken karaage, dynamite prawns coated in a miso sweet chilli sauce, donburi and wagyu. Finish things off with a bespoke cocktail from the bar, like the dark chocolate and coffee-infused Okite Iru.
The Old Bicycle Shop is legendary in Cambridge, with its relaxed vibe, wooden tables and brick walls, not to mention cracking food. It also makes a great romantic date location if you're looking for somewhere that's not too heavy on the candles. Go for brunch or dinner and enjoy the likes of cauliflower, squash, coconut and lentil curry as well as their signature kebabs, served with aioli, crunchy slaw and pomegranate seeds.
Take your date to The Astronomer on Eddington Avenue to enjoy seasonal food and a great selection of beer in a bright and airy space. Decked out with booths, dark blue walls and low-hanging light fixtures, it's a modern restaurant with a sleek feel. Expect to be thrilled by the menu, featuring the likes of whipped goats cheese with orange blossom to start, then a chocolate and orange sphere scattered with honeycomb to finish.
Boasting plush blue seating, ambient lighting and beaut greenery, Browns Brassiere & Bar is a great spot to take your sweetheart. Share an ooey gooey rosemary, thyme and garlic baked camembert followed by a juicy steak (cooked perfectly to your liking) alongside a few glasses of wine or a bespoke cocktail, like a banana daiquiri with notes of toffee.
If you're looking for a candlelit dinner for the both of you, make your way to Restaurant Twenty Two in Cambridge, a Michelin star restaurant with a lot to offer. Dine in the restored Victorian townhouse and choose between either a short tasting menu for £105 per person, or a longer one for £130, and devour the likes of five-year-old parmesan with black garlic honey, Yorkshire wagyu short rib and Cornish monkfish with yuzu and ginger.
Adding a bit of Indian flavour to your special night, Navadhanya specialises in accessible fine dining and flaunts dishes such as Malai chicken with black olives and truffle oil as well as lobster millet dosa. It boasts a tasting menu where you can experience seven courses (with seafood, vegan and veggie options too) for just £59.95 per person.
An ideal spot for sun-soaked evenings with a sexy sip in hand, Six offers panoramic dining at The Varsity Hotel. As one of the most romantic restaurants in Cambridge city centre thanks to its stunning view, it promises a quality menu featuring prime fillet of steak, smoked salmon and haddock fishcakes, plus a scrumptious lobster roll served in a fluffy brioche with chipotle mayonnaise.
For Michelin star restaurants in Cambridge, Midsummer House is pulling out all the stops for a fancy affair. Showcasing floral artwork, plush armchairs and grandiose chandeliers, the beautiful haunt has multi-course tasting menus and countryside views. Think food pairings such as duck and dark chocolate, butter-poached Cornish cod and bloody marys with celery sorbet. A surefire way to impress your significant other.
Searching for Italian restaurants in Cambridge? The pasta-bilities are endless at De Luca Cucina and Bar. This small space has room for only 30 people making for quite an intimate occasion. And if your partner is a seafood lover, they can tantalise their tastebuds with steamed mussels, linguine and deep-fried crispy squid with a handmade sweet chilli and ginger relish.
