Al Casbah in Cambridge

Nice food, welcoming staff, place was very cute

Enjoyed the food. Great atmosphere and service. Very friendly staff!

One of my favourites on Mill Road, Cambridge I’d recommend getting the mezze and mixed grill together!

Excellent food and service. Lovely atmosphere. Great family restaurant

Amazing wrap by brother Mirzohid, sister Habiba made great service as always. We come here quite often with friends and service is always on point and the food like grills and lamb shanks are just amazing. Thank you for your food and service !!!

Food and service were amazing. Such friendly staff.

Delicious food and friendly service. We will come again!

I’ve been visiting Al Casbar for a decade, the food is always top drawer and the atomosphere cosy. I would 100% recommend, whether meat eating or vegetarian!

It was a great experience, the food was delicious and the atmosphere was nice and the staff (specially Ibrahim) served us well,many thanks

Lully bit of food! One of the best on Mill Road!

Lovely dinner spot, been here multiple times always friendly staff and very tasty food.

The food is amazing as well as the atmosphere created by the amazing staff.

Loved it! Such a nice vibe - staff are lovely! Food is amazing! Perfect date location

Fantastic meal with family everything was delicious and very fresh…Couscous was amazing!Atmosphere was warm and welcoming..staff very attentive.,will definitely be back when next in Cambridge 🙏😊

Amazing food, great atmosphere and really friendly attentive service.

Amazing food and really lovely atmosphere!

Once a week is a must at Al casbah. Food is always delicious and the customer service is on point too. Yacine is by far my favourite.

Very good service, the best algerian food I ate, the staff are very nice. You should go visit this restaurante if you go to Cambridge

Very good food I recommend highly!

Delicious food and lovely servers!

My absolute favourite restaurant in cambs, the food never disappoints. Ibrahim was my waiter for this visit he was so so friendly and authentically welcoming, service was excellent!!

The staff were really welcoming, friendly and attentive. The food was delicious and really good value for money.

Great place and yummy food! Great service!

Really lovely meal and helpful kind staff, fantastic flavours.

Beautiful, delicious and amazing service. Thank you so much! Made our Cambridge trip that much better !

Delicious and wonderful team. We’ll be back!

Very glad we came here for lunch… really kind people, delicious food, and a very nice atmosphere

the lunch chicken wrap feels like I'm committing theft. for 6.50 I was expecting a small wrap but it's a decent size and delicious with lovely grilled chicken. slaps. eat here.

The meze was good value for money, and the small was more than enough for two people. But the STAR?? THE CHICKEN SHAWARMA WRAP!!! Only £6.5!! Absolutely delicious grilled chicken wrapped in a great sized wrap.

Such good service, we had a lovely time

Exceptional service and food! 10/10 would recommend

Great place, food great and staff very friendly 😀

Perfect meal, gorgeous service!

The team made it a lovely celebration for our friend. Delicious food and a great service. Thank you

Very good food and service. Lovely atmosphere. Thank you so much!

Great food, lovely atmosphere and even better service

I took my friends here recently to celebrate my birthday here. Firstly the service was so nice warming and they made me feel very special considering it was my birthday. The food is phenomenal and fresh - and a relatively healthy choice alternative. Sitting in the window during summer is beautiful too. Thank you so much Al Casbah!

Lovely mix of grilled dishes and the lamb tajine was amazing

Great food and service, would recommend 😊

Al Casbah in Cambridge offers an authentic Middle Eastern dining experience that stands out for its fantastic value for money. While I originally thought it deserved four stars, the quality of food and the reasonable pricing convinced me to give it five. The meal started with a delightful baba ghanoush, which was wonderfully smoky and smooth—a true highlight. The complimentary pickled vegetables added a bright, tangy touch that prepared the palate for the feast to come. The main dishes were simply sublime. Both the merguez and chicken shawarma wraps were packed with flavour and cooked to perfection on their own griddle, adding an undeniable homemade authenticity. The spices were well-balanced, and the meats were juicy and tender. Although we were too full to sample the desserts properly, they looked utterly indulgent and were met with glowing reviews from other diners. The Arabic coffee was an exceptional end to the meal—rich, aromatic, and perfectly brewed. The mint tea was equally enjoyable, refreshing and served with a touch of sweetness. The atmosphere of Al Casbah adds to its charm, with warm, inviting decor and friendly staff who ensure a relaxed dining experience. For a satisfying and budget-friendly Middle Eastern meal with fantastic attention to detail, Al Casbah is a must-visit in Cambridge. Whether you're in the mood for a quick wrap or a full feast, you won’t leave disappointed.

Great food (loved the baklava and mhalba with the generous pistachio portion but also the grilled fish and the handmade harrissa), very friendly service (waiter went to buy some more mint when we asked for another pot of mint tea and it ran out). I highly recommend to try it out.

A very good place for lunch or dinner The team is very, very friendly and warm. The food is very good, the grills are excellent and the baklava is to die for. We had lunch there this afternoon with 4 adults and 2 children, very reasonable prices. I recommend if you are passing through Cambridge 👍🏼

Food is great, and portions are great for sharing 🥰 love the experience

Delicious grilled meats, great starters.

Our second visit to Al Casbah and once again a thoroughly enjoyable experience! The food was delicious, juicy meat full of flavour and the service was great - very friendly and helpful. Hopefully we'll be back in future.

The tastiest food in mill road with the most friendly service, shoutout to Jonny Bik, he made our meal amazing - the food is delicious !

Very nice food, thank you so so much and nice service

Family run business welcomed with genuine service.

Good customer service the lady was very friendly. But food wasn't that great :/ we ordered shawarma and the chicken was very chewy seemed undercooked. And there was no taste to the food it needed some more flavour. More sauces maybe? Was very disappointed with the food wouldn't recommend. Also very expensive considering how bad the food was. Shawarma was £14 but tasted more like a £1.

Very tasty food and super nice service. Lots of tables in a very small space.

My mix grilled platter was decent. My cousin found his sharwarma platter okay. The mums didn’t enjoy the chicken with cuscus… Understandably the restaurant is catered to Caucasian non Arab folk in Cambridge. But if you’ve ate at proper Middle Eastern places in other cities, this place is extremely overpriced and average.

Nice little restaurant with tasty north africain food . Don’t miss the selecto soda drink

Nos apetecía ir allí durante siglos, entramos al azar un domingo por la tarde. Después de un paseo y un par de pubs tuvimos mucha hambre. Pedimos la gran meze caliente para dos, pollo shawarma (disculpas por la ortografía) , pasteles rellenos de feta y espinacas y otro principal que no recuerdo el nombre de! - un enorme plato de coliflor al horno en una salsa cremosa ligeramente especiada, estaba delicioso. Todo estaba muy sabroso con porciones generosas. No hay alcohol a la venta, pero una buena selección de bebidas, hay cervezas de alcohol en la lista, pero lamentablemente estaban agotados. Regresamos Wii.

Super verrassend dat je bij deze zaak zo lekker kan eten. Bediening was erg aardig. Konden genieten van het eten bij het open raam aan de straat, een heerlijke zomerse avond. Alle drank alcohol vrij.

Very cozy atmosphere with the open grill and beautifully draped ceiling, delicious food and friendly service. Also not expensive.

Welcome to Al Casbah ‘ The warm and vibrant interior with the draping tent will leave you feeling as though you have entered an ancient medina’ surely is the best way to describe the ambience of this restaurant. Enjoy the freshly made meze dips, grilled meats and fish which are cooked for you on a large open charcoal grill or if you fancy something different from the kitchen try the organic lamb or chicken tagines. We tried the grilled meats served with chips and salad , alongside hummus and pita for starters. It was very refreshing and flavoursome. The Turkish/ grilled market is quite high and common in Cambridge now but this place is worth the visit. The only let down was their service as the place was super busy which was understandable yet they had us waiting for our drinks having to ask twice already. However the food and fabulous company of each other made it a lovely evening to remember ♥️

Made a reservation online for around 7:30pm on a Thursday and was sat immediately. A small, unassuming restaurant with deliciously bold North African dishes. Friendly and fast service. Amazing and affordable food. The bourek was crunchy yet soft. The checkhouka was full of flavor and hearty. Honestly one of my favorite meals in Cambridge. Shoutout to my hotel concierge for recommending this place!

Tasty food😍 I saw one of the staff constantly cleaning tables and polishing plates, thus the place was very clean. It was nice I didn't smell the cleaning product (many restaurants use scented products!) we enjoyed our time✨

Muy buena comida, buenas brochettes de carne y a mi amigo le encantó el tajín. Buen servicio también La ensalada estaba deliciosa ¡Las papas fritas podrían ser mejores! Se puede ver al cocinero al entrar en el restaurante! Yummmy

Great food and friendly service. Will be back

Amazing food, would recommend the poulet marine and the baklava.

The waiter so brilliant. Food flavour is amazing!!!

Thought I'd give some love to a place I remember from yeeeeaaars ago. Great atmosphere and decor, yummy food too.

Amazing place. Authentic cuisine in a lovely place

Great Ambience and great food. Must visit. Recommend making a reservation as it can get busy at times. You don't want to be queuing to be seated with the smell of great food teasing you.

Visited this restaurant as was out for work in Cambridge. Honestly such an amazing experience, food was top notch.. the owner of the restaurant went above & beyond. THANKYOU GUYS. ‘A TRUE HIDDEN GEM’

Delicious authentic food, great atmosphere and lovely service!

Hadn't visited this restaurant for several years because we don't live locally, it's still serving up good Maghrebian food at really affordable prices. The couscous royale and the lamb tagine were very tasty. The restaurant was extremely busy but the staff were friendly, professional and efficient. It was very good to see that the restaurant is still flourishing and doing what it does so well. No alcohol licence now though!

We absolutely love this restaurant and will definitely return! Beyond the exceptional quality of the food, we appreciate how the staff accommodates our dietary needs. When we mentioned we were on a keto diet and couldn't eat carbohydrates, they thoughtfully adjusted our meals. Unlike other restaurants that simply remove the carbs—like rice, chips, or fries—without offering substitutes, this restaurant goes the extra mile to modify our plates accordingly. The staff is exceptionally kind and the food is excellent.

Very bad service waited 1hr+ for food and they tried to charge us for another tables food

Went today at 14.35 and was told they were closing and we went somewhere else and they were still open on our return at 16.45. Sitting around doing nothing. Guess they preferred to sit on theor phones instead of having 4 customers

Very good atmosphere, nice charcoal grill and lovely interior, feels like on a holiday! Service was very disappointing, except one guy who look like a manager the other waiters had no manner at all, don’t know how to take orders properly or communicate with customers. Not only about the language problem but the attitude was seriously grumpy and not kind at all, feel like can’t be bothered to work. Also the grill chef was constantly touching his phone when he was cooking our dishes and it was bit uncomfortable to watch. Food was alright, prawns and dolma as starters but nothing specials about it. Chicken thighs was very tender and juicy although lack of flavour, mixed grill was not enjoyable, most of lamb was cooked very well done which got dry very fast and too chewy half way through, chicken was better but again not much seasoning or flavour, sausage was the best somehow, great taste though. Meat should be cooked better as it was not very juicy or tender, really need some improvement on customer service for certain staffs and basic hygiene.

First time in this restaurant, food delicious and fresh.

A very delicious Algerian restaurant It carries the flavors of the Maghreb Advance reservations are required to avoid crowding and waiting time The casseroles are delicious and so are the grills

I really enjoyed the food there. It was quite cosy and would be a good hangout spot for a couple or a family. Meat was well seasoned and cooked to taste

Slightly amended taste for Turkish food but was delightful

The portions were incredibly small and I thought it was overpriced.

I love eating here, the menu is really delicious. The waiter was also very friendly. The place is easy to find in a row of restaurants.

What a lovely dinner I had! I have not been to Al Casbah for a while and ended up going there last night with two friends as our original restaurant of choice for our catch up was closed. I have to say, best choice ever! The food was really good - the mixed meze was AMAZING! - and it all felt very fresh, the atmosphere was great and the staff made everything to make us feel welcome. We spent two hours chatting after finishing our meals and we were not rushed out, but offered an extra pot of mint tea instead! Great touch. Looking forward to going again!

Great food and a unique atmosphere. Will look to visit again in the future.

240408 Another lovely meal with friends. Grilled King Prawns are well marinated and grilled to perfection. Borek comes with crispy pockets of juicy dough and tender minced lamb. Couscous Royale is gorgeous. The meat selection is almost identical to the grilled platter but the flavor and texture is so different. The chicken and lamb can be easily pulled apart and melt in mouth. The couscous is moist, and the tomato sauce is beautiful. The vegetables (carrots eggplants and radish?) are great too. Chips are surprisingly crispy and delightfully salted (and with skins!!). I usually enjoy chips plain, but the garlic sauce is irresistible :) 230719– I’ve been thinking about trying the place in store after getting a grill combo at last year’s Mill Road Winter Fair and wasn’t disappointed :> Literally emptied all plates. The mixed plate (brochettes casbah) is of great value. The sausage is so flavorful— can’t imagine I almost missed it if I ordered two skewers. The lamb and chicken are nicely seasoned and relatively tender. The rice is very aromatic without being too salty. The starters/sides: Hummus is on the more garlicky and less silky side. Not my favorite type but still tastes fine. Baba ghanoush has a distinct lovely smokiness (probably thanks to the charcoal grill), but personally I’d prefer more tahini in it, as is the case of hummus. The addition of balsamic vinegar is an interesting innovative touch. I haven’t seen in anywhere else. The tabbouleh is really refreshing. Fig tart is lovely (similar to the other place’s :) The chocolate ice cream is tasty and not too sweet. I wonder where it’s from? Service is pretty friendly and prompt (except one of the chairs has a sharp nail but it’s really not the restaurant’s problem.) Good music selection.

tight seating, long waiting time and overpriced

Went for Iftaar. A lovely little local restaurant. Food was delicious. Tables were a bit tight, but overall a great experience. One of those boutique restaurants where you don't talk too loud, because it's that's small and compact, you don't want the next table hearing your conversation. They told us when it was iftaar time and service was very friendly. A welcoming place. We'd go back again. Husband got mixed grill. I got the lamb shank tagine - absolutely delicious with fall off the bone tender meat, and perfect savoury and sweet combo! We had humous and bourek for starters both yummy *apart from meat in humous, which was just grilled meat. Lovely food, cute restaurant, and welcoming service, especially for those of us fasting - were given dates.

Nice ambiance, good food although a little overpriced for what you get

Good food but not many vegetarian options for the main plate.

Lovely food, the mixed grill was very nice although a little pricey. 😋

Delicious food and cosy evening atmosphere, all meat is halal and no alcohol served

I’ve been three times now to this restaurant and still can’t get enough. The food is beyond delicious (I especially recommend any of the tagines and the baklava), the decor is very beautiful and the service is perfect. Book in advance - it’s busy for a very good reason!

Tasty food and friendly service!

Very good food. The mint tea is amazing! The mixed grill platter was very tasty and I got Mhalabi for dessert, it was very nice as well.

Loved it. Four vegetarian and GF starters between two for quick lunch on Saturday. Refreshing lemon and mint drinks and only £20 each

I will visit again when. Super.

I went with my boyfriend today for the first time and I am disappointed. I ordered the hallomi salad as a main and unique course expecting I will be more than full after that but it was a small portion ( more like a starter) for £12.95 . Then my boyfriend asked for another main dish having to choose between rice and chips. He asked for chips but the dish came with rice so he could not bother to let them know. For my surprise, the lady came with the chips 3 minutes later so obviously they made a mistake so we were pretty friendly with her. When the bill came, I spotted that we were charged for the chips too. 😳 At that point, we just wanted to leave as soon as possible so once again we did not say a word. Very disappointed. Tiny portions but expensive prices.

The food, as always, very delicious, abundant and at a normal price. We are customers and we recommend it 100%!

Best lamb tagine I have ever had!!!! Mixed meze and mixed grill was also delicious! I am already looking forward to going back!

25+ years doing what the family run business do best, no other restaurant on mill road and in the surrounding area even comes close - often imitated never duplicated.

We were a group of 5, one child included. We had 4 different dishes and a shared platter. Food was excellent. The tea is lovely. We also had baklava with ice cream and the fig tart... Which was amazing! I love figs, grew when I was a child and ate lots of dishes. This tart was incredible, right level of sweetness/sugar and the pastry was fresh not to hard and not soggy. That was my favorite bit to be honest. (Apart from the chicken with white sauce forgot the name of the dish, this wasn't very well cooked moisture chicken leg hard meat) the dishes were lovely, the chicken Tagine is a must have I had it with couscous and it was very tasty and the meat was very well cooked, with lots of green olives, amazing. I definitely recommend this place, we went during the Xmas market and the experience there was very pleasant. They even help us to cut some string for the child sitting with us who was making bracelets, that helped us to keep her busy during our meal!

Ordered the Mixed Grill and Shakshouka starter, both tasted phenomenonal!

Cosy, friendly and delicious food!

Très bon restaurant de grillade. Service de qualité, les portions sont généreuses, l’ambiance agréable