Galleria Restaurant in Cambridge

The food is delicious and the atmosphere great but the service is outstanding. Everyone at Galleria makes you feel welcome and special. If you want a restaurant that’s clean , comfortable, with excellent food and service this is the place for you.

Excellent service! It is a very well-run family business. All four of us left happy travelling back to London, and we plan to book our next dinner meeting at Galleria.

Excellent food, service, location and value for money. 'nuff said.

I debated for a while whether or not to write this review, but after reading other reviews - and especially the responses to them it confirmed that my feelings were right. I made a reservation for 15 people the night before our dinner, at 9pm. The owner told me that for such a large group, they couldn’t accommodate us without pre-orders, which I understood. I explained that it was already late, and I wouldn’t be able to organize pre-orders by the next day, especially since I had invited 15 people and wasn’t sure exactly who would attend. I told him that I think I’ll choose a different place this time. But the owner agreed to make an exception and said we could select a set menu and pre-order starters. I accepted, thinking I could choose the starters myself. When we arrived at the restaurant, I was shocked to see two separate tables with a walkway in between, placed right by the entrance. This left me completely stunned, and I asked if there was any way to fix the seating arrangement. The owner refused, saying it wasn’t possible due to fire safety regulations and that the waitstaff needed access to the service station. While that explanation made sense, his attitude was rude, and he refused to consider any of the ideas we suggested. He simply kept saying “no.” At first, I thought perhaps he just didn’t like me for some reason, so I asked a colleague to speak with him, but once again, we got a firm “no.” Unfortunately, with such a large group, we couldn’t just change restaurants last-minute, so I had to make the best of the situation and explain it to my colleagues. Thanks to their understanding, I managed to calm down a bit, but my evening was already ruined. I felt so upset, and instead of enjoying myself, I was incredibly stressed - with no empathy or support from the owner. To make matters worse, three people from our group were an hour late, meaning we sat for an entire hour with nothing but drinks. I asked if we could at least get the starters, but the owner refused again. I was completely taken aback. We came to the restaurant to eat and relax after a long day, but every request was met with a “no.” I finally asked him why he kept refusing, and he explained that with such a large group, his kitchen was small and we’d have to wait for the main courses. But we had already been waiting for an hour. We had to rush the rest of our group to finish up and join us, because we couldn’t get any food until they arrived. Honestly, we’ve been to many restaurants in Cambridge, but I’ve never experienced anything like this. On the positive side, the waitress who served us was lovely. She seemed to understand what I was going through and did everything she could to help, for which I’m extremely grateful. She provided much-needed support. The food was also delicious, and everyone enjoyed it. However, because of the overall atmosphere and the complete lack of understanding or willingness to compromise, I will never return to this restaurant, and I certainly won’t recommend it. I frequently work with many restaurants in Cambridge, as I often organize meetings for executives, and I understand that things aren’t always perfect from my side. But I’ve always received great support and flexibility from other venues. In fact, I’ve even become friends with some of them. I’m deeply disappointed by the way this situation was handled.

Divine food, exceptional customer service. Thank you for being you. Will definitely come back again!

Had lunch here, food was amazing, great service, not crazy prices. Will definitely return next time we are in town. 2 years later, evening meal was just as nice.

Amazing food in a cozy setting by the river. The service was excellent. Such a beautiful presentation of food and drink in a wonderful setting! Highly Recommend! I will be back!

Such a lovely place with beautiful aesthetics and fantastic customer service. The food was amazing! I will most definitely be back again. Thank you for your hospitality

Me and my boyfriend to be since that night- we choose to travel to Cambridge and choose Galleria restaurant to have our first dinner together! The waiter Amir- went above and beyond to find us a table with a perfect view towards the river. Very happy and helpful man! Thank you for making us feel like the best guests of that Saturday evening 🤩 Food delicious and tasty, clean and very comfortable place! We will come back for our anniversary ❤️ Anca & Kofi👑

The food is delicious, with good portions and a nice variety. The service is perfect. This place aims to please and succeeds. One of the nicest dinners we have had

Amazing food and service. I had lamb - perfectly done. The people, the view, and the food make this one place you should visit in Cambridge.

My son and I were walking through Cambridge and were looking for something nice to sit and eat. We came across Galleria. This was one of the best choices we could make. Galleria is a little restaurant where you can sit in multiple levels and look over the water and see the punting boats float by. We sat in the “basement” 😂 not really the basement of course but we were sitting downstairs in an area that felt like a cozy living room. We started it with a delicious Prosecco that was full and had a nice round taste to it. So different then your normal Prosecco that has the tendency to be a bit “sour”. This was the perfect start of a lovely and tasty meal. We started with the garlic-cheese bread and the shrimp. As I am allergic to shrimp I can only go on the word of my son who ate the shrimp to tell that they were perfect! And he should know as he is a chef. I had the Moroccan chicken with fresh pineapple on top. Oh boy that was a treat to my tastebuds ❤️🥳🙏🏻 and the salad or greens that were so nicely put under the chicken were SO good. The dressing, I don’t know how they made it but if they had it in a bottle I would want to bring it with me. So that was 10 out of 10!! ♥️ my son had the duck and he also was very pleased with the result. The red wine (a Malbec) was also a good combination with the duck. We ate everything clean of our plates! Boy what a feast it was. And then the people who work there…..they were so nice, sweet and attentive. All and all a very good start of our holiday here in Cambridge. So if you want a very good and nice place to eat with perfect food and good company, go to Galleria!! 🙏🏻❤️😃

The food is delicious. Especially, the mussel has a rich cream flavor. The smoked lamp rump goes very well with the sauce. Location is quite good next to the punting places. The staff member Aamir is very humorous and his service is very considerate.

Lovely spot overlooking the canal while waiting for our punting time slot. We only had a coke each, which was pretty expensive but the manager and staff were very friendly. We plan to eat there next time as the food seems reasonably priced.

Very chill atmosphere, I enjoyed my seating very much and the staff were very friendly and helpful, was given blankets as it was cold during our meal 😁

Absolutely lovely view from the table, despite the location not noisy either. Brilliant sweets if you like to treat yourself a little bit. Totally recommend a visit if you're in Cambridge, even for a quick coffee or tea really

Lovely little restaurant in a beautiful spot on the river, situated over 3 floors. Good menu selection & not overpriced. Food was very well presented, tasty & with interesting little twists. Nice to see an independant restaurant instead of all the chains. Service was realxed & friendly. Definitely worth a vist & we would go back here again if we were in the area.

Had a lovely meal on Tuesday. My wife has been there a few times before but it was my first time there and would definitely go back. Great food amd service, good info from the waiter who suggested drinks and food to try. 5 stars, many thanks 😊

Great food, friendly laid back service, grab a table outside by the river if you can. Sit down early as they close early-ish.

Lovely food, excellent staff and a thoroughly great experience.

This is by far one of the best restaurants I have ever had the pleasure of experiencing. The food is outstanding and the service is exemplary!! Goes without saying that I highly recommend The Galleria and that you book a table and enjoy it for yourselves.

Wonderful location for a summer evening by the river. Tasty and vibrant Mediterranean menu with cocktails and charming service. Would definitely come back.

One of the worst ever restaurant experiences, from surly unaccommodating staff to sub standard cuisine. Our second visit and positively our last

Came here with my mum, and we both loved it. The service was amazing, and sitting on the balcony overlooking the river was lovely! The panna cotta dessert was particularly nice.

Very accommodating as we only wanted drinks on the little balcony. Had aperol overlooking the chaos of non professional punters below, great free entertainment

We are regular diners at the Galleria, and love it. The food is always delicious, the site is lovely, and we've always found the staff to be attentive and polite.

Very good, fresh salad and good drinks; bright place, well located and efficient staff, I recommend!

Great place with great atmosphere. Nice views to the river. Service charge was too expensive (10£) but it is not compulsory although added to the bill

A perfect spot on the top balcony, overlooking the river, on a sunny afternoon! Food was good, service was friendly, and there was a great choice of drinks. We will definitely be back!

Great food and service, with great views. Thank you Aamir, Mille and Chef Damian BTW I lost my AirPods somewhere,might be left on the table 😂

A fantastic spot on a sunny July afternoon. Team were very helpful, managed to get me (a solo traveller) a lovely spot on the balcony. Food was delicious and arrived in good time. Was a perfect spot!

The apple juice is very very nice! Lovely view just on top of cam river. The owner is very humerous and nice too!

Beautiful views of the river from this restaurant, very nice for dinner on a nice day. Food was good, and service was quick.

One of the best restaurants I have been to in Cambridge. Lovely owner, fantastic service, and excellent food. We were able to sit on the lower terrace where we can admire the river views, and it felt so private! The owner was also able to accommodate our nut allergies, and took our dietary requirements very seriously, which was very refreshing to see. I've tasted many sticky toffee puddings up and down the UK, Galleria's is the absolute best. We will be back soon!

Lovely food, excellent service.

The food (sea bass nad mushroom tagliatelle) was delicious! Beautiful little restaurant with a great view!

Great staff, simple but tasty food, nice atmosphere. Overpriced due to the location of the restaurant. Nice place if you want to celebrate something, but don't expect much.

Lovely food (chefs must be brilliant, everything cooked perfectly), great value, excellent service. Decor not perfect but don’t judge a book by its cover.

A geunuine 5 star experience. Food is simply exquiste, service ( Jess) is impecable and the owner balances profesionalism with friendliness. My Texan pal from Dublin insisted we visit twice in two days. Great wine selection too. Highly recommened for fine cusine at surprisingly reasaonable prices. Graham Martin

Loved our visit to the galleria . Top notch food and service. Loved watching the punting from our balcony table.

Great view from the balcony and really attentive staff. I have visited a few tines for food and drinks and the views didn't disappoint as I saw a punter fall in last time most entertaining

It was all perfect. I’ll certainly come back

Just had a nice afternoon drink, watching the punts go by, lovely setting and friendly service.

We made a dinner reservation at the Galleria before our travels to Cambridge. They did let us come in early, due to bad weather - they were empty, except for the place we wanted to sit, overlooking the canal, which was the special aspect of the restaurant and the reason we chose it. They were mostly friendly, but the food was, unfortunately, extremely bland, and a let-down. We felt we could have found something better while exploring the town.

Average food, their 'focattia' is basicly cheese on sliced bread toast, could do it myself... menu is lacking

My wife and I had the pleasure of dining at the Galleria restaurant, nestled in the heart of Cambridge over looking the river Cam. It had a very relaxed atmosphere, the service was great and the staff were friendly and attentive. The food was amazing. We are planning our next visit soon with friends. A 5 star all the way

Great wine store by the river! A fine selection of wine offered by the incredibly cheerful and friendly owner! His friendly approach is what makes you welcome into his restaurant. Didn't try the food this time but tried the wine and an orange/tangerine juice. Both were great. Sitting at the balcony over the river is part of the Cambridge experience, so highly recommended!

We had an aperitif with two spritzes £10 each and some mussels. Very good. Nice place with terrace.

What a wonderful evening! From walking through the door, my partner and I were welcomed like family. Very friendly staff, and a wonderful atmosphere. The balcony views are particularly appealing, with my partner being offered a cosy blanket to sit out in the cool evening breeze. My partner and I have long been looking for a romantic place to enjoy good food, and we have now found it. The food is excellent, offering a fine dining experience with incredible cocktails. The price was also amazing, especially considering just how good the food was. Thank you T and Jess for an incredible evening, we will be back!

Absolutely incredible experience at The Galleria! Would definitely recommend to everyone. The food was fantastic, definitely the most delicious food in Cambridge, and an incredible price considering the quality and portions. I had the lamb stew and I got loads of lamb on my plate, plus it tender and amazing quality meat. Very beautiful atmosphere, perfect for family, friends, business meals, very beautiful to sit along the river. They also give you blankets if you are cold, which is so kind. The servers were fantastic, service was excellent, and the staff are all so kind, chatty and friendly. The drinks were amazing, again I thought the price was perfect! My partner and I will absolutely be back again and again, this is one of the places I will be recommending to everyone! Thank you so much for an incredible experience, this restaurant is fantastic. If you are thinking of going, please do you will not regret it!!

Friendly staff. Don't forget to book in advance if you want to sit by the gallery.

Food was amazing! They had gluten free and vegetarian options. We got a table on the balcony looking over the canal and it was just gorgeous Staff were so so lovely Mocktail was the best I’d ever had

We rang and tried to book for a family occasion. The man who answered was rude and abrupt, said to use the website. Very dismissive and when I asked about an outside table he said “everyone asks, you probably won’t get one. Book on the website I can’t help you”

Amazing location for our anniversary with balcony seating overlooking the punting, food was outstanding again and really pleasant service.

Great view, great food and lovely ambience. Our family has a great time here!

Lovely meal tonight. Great wine, smashing food and lovely friendly service from (I think) the owner. Thoroughly recommend!

What a super restaurant! Nice staff, helpful, kind, knowledgeable. Extraordinary tasteful dishes, without being over the top. One of my three favorite restaurants.

Took my mum here for her 50th birthday - the food was great, the service was first class and the people were kind, friendly and funny.

My son took me there for my birthday, as he’d eaten there before…he told me how divine it would be but it surpassed my expectations…!!…it was absolutely exquisite…!!…it’s a kookily shaped little venue with outside seating too-(we’ll be back in the summer to try that out!!)-lovely chilled atmosphere, the food was incredible and the owner a top fella…thank you for a wonderful evening…!!

Friendly family run restaurant on the river. Great food and service and entertainment watching the early evening self punters

Best morrocan grill chicken & bread pudding With nice river view

The food was such high quality. Mushroom linguine was amazing so creamy. Service was very good too.

Walked in, even with no reservation, 8-10 tables open, not busy and turned away. Don’t waste your time.

The manager was sooooooo nice!!!! Try to make me happy!!! Good is super super delicious!!! Environment is decent! Definitely worth a try

I have been a regular guest of Galleria, and every visit surpasses my expectations. Although my favorite dish, the duck breast, is no longer on the menu, the replacement, duck confit, is also equally delightful. The fresh mussels served with a creamy soup base are a heavenly treat for the taste buds. The ambiance is lovely, especially when dining outside with a view of the river; if you're lucky, you might catch a glimpse of the swan family passing by. The owner's warmth and hospitality add to the overall delightful experience, making it the perfect spot for a romantic date night. A place that I would highly recommend to anyone :)

Visited for mother's day with my disabled mother and my dad. The staff could not have been any more welcoming and helpful and friendly.. Making us instantly feel valued as a customer, something that is sadly lacking in a lot of Cambridge eateries these days.. Food choices meant there was something for everyone. I have coeliac disease and the staff were considerate and helpful.. All the staff were busy keeping the place looking inviting and guests serviced, with tables cleared and reset promptly.

Another fabulous evening at this absolute gem of a restaurant in Cambridge. Delicious food and service second to none. Cannot recommend highly enough!

Delicious and unique restaurant on the river, we enjoyed two very tasty and well presented mains- the cauliflower steak and chicken supreme. We also both enjoyed the sticky toffee pudding which was super moist and as good as my mums! The setting of this restaurant was beautiful, we really enjoyed watching the swans and punters sailing on the water as we ate our meal. The icing on the cake were the friendly and attentive waiting staff who really made the experience a lovely one!

Brilliant dinner! Best mussel ever had in Cambridge. Lamb well-cooked and tasty. The service is fantastic, T's been extremly helpful and friendly. Will definitely go there a second time in the future!

Came on a Friday evening, the food was lovely, the service was amazing and very friendly, and we were seated on the balcony so the atmosphere was great.

What a great lunch. A warm welcome & seated on the balcony overlooking the river and historic university buildings - with blankets and a heater if you felt cold (we didnt). A great spot. The starters and the main courses were a work of art as well as hot and very tasty. The lemonchello spritz must be tried.

Lovely 'date night' meal with my wife on Saturday evening. Service and food was first class and would be very happy to visit again and to recommend to anyone looking for a night out. We had mussels and smoked duck starters which were lovely, followed by confit duck and chicken supreme. Beautifully cooked and presented. Dessert was sticky toffee pudding and 2 spoons!

Galleria were extremely accommodating for a large group booking. They were so helpful in the lead up and on the night, as well as the service being amazing and friendly. The team at Galleria are wonderful, food is great and atmosphere is lovely. Would 100% recommend! Thank you again

Excellent food a great find amongst the usual fare. Staff were great.

Fantastic food and a wonderful service. The staff are kind and attentive. I highly recommend giving this place a go. The duck is to die for!!

Amazing food, wonderful service!

A memorable lunch - delicious food from an exciting and original menu, excellent and reasonably priced wine and discreetly efficient service. Tremendous value. Strongly recommended.

Lovely diner, thanks to Aamir for offering us pleasant service!

A nice place for a perfect dinner.

Initially not looking forward to coming to restaurant( friends choice) but did however find something I thought I may enjoy… and I did just that.! Nicely presented. Good sized portions and very very tasty. Only critisism for me was mussels and linguine could have been a tad warmer. However friendly staff and service excellent.Nice view by the river. Downside is I thought the toilets could be cleaner and a little more stylish but won’t stop me returning.

Went for supper with friends, one of whose birthday it was. OK, it was early Sunday evening, when Storm Isha was blowing up, so it wasn't exactly heaving. But it did mean we got the best table in the house, overlooking The River Cam. Food was lovely. It was quite rich, so although the portions were small, they were beautifully presented, and quite filling (we didn't have room for pud). The young woman who served us, Milly (short for Millicent) was lovely and helpful. Picking up that it was D's birthday, she brought an ice cream delight at the end of our meal, complete with candle, 'on the house'. Altogether a really great experience.

Unless you are just two people who can book river view tables(they don't have bigger size tables for river view), generally OK, but for what you pay, I didn't feel it was amazing. The staff at that time we were there not attentive. We were almost only customers, but they kept chatting with each other at the bar. We shared a few starters, which were good, but my main - seafood pasta wasn't served hot. I think it may have left for a while for the other dishes to be cooked. It tasted good, though, and plating was nice.

The owner and the employee are very friendly, the food is superb, for the starter I had onion soup, the main I have lamb stew with mashed potatoes and also dessert is a pear and raspberry sorbet. The overall atmosphere and vibe of the restaurant is very good and is perfect for dining with someone you loved. Or just like me eating and enjoyed the vibe alone. But I highly recommend it to give it a try.

Lovely, friendly welcoming restaurant with great views of the river. The food was delicious and the service excellent - will definitely return.

Excelente experiencia, comida deliciosa, precios razonables, lugar encantador junto al río. Probamos el pato, un par de opciones de pollo y pasta. El postre es imperdible - sticky toffee pudding

Service was amazing, food was beautiful, cocktails and drinks lovely and I would highly recommend this to any visitors of Cambridge!

We had our wedding lunch at the Galleria. Aamir and his team were extremely warm and welcoming and made our day an extra special experience. The food was delicious, exquisite and beautifully presented. Aamir helped us plan our day, he was very personable, knowledgeable and accommodating with our menu choices and ensured that our guests fully experienced the river-side location of the Galleria where we could watch punters pass by and relax before our meal. We thoroughly recommend the Galleria for a special occasion. Gary and Louise, Cambridge.

A wonderful location and enclosed seating down on the water! The food was delicious and the staff were most courteous! Highly recommended to settle in for a nice dinner.

Was lovely, food was so beautiful and tasty and the service was very good. Thanks to T for the cocktails !

Couldn’t recommend more, amazing food, staff and river views would give 6 stars if I could

Been three times now and every time has been a delight! I'd go here over a chain like Côte any day. Prices are very fair, quality of food is excellent, atmosphere is lovely either if you're inside or on the balcony (which during the winter has temporary glass installed so it's not too cold to sit!). Service perfect, no long wait for food. Staff were also helpful with a family member using a wheelchair and not speaking English, which is SO appreciated and you sadly don't get in some places. Highly recommend the mussels, duck, and chocolate fondant with to-die-for sorbet, but everything I've had or my fellow guests I've had has been lovely!

Warm friendly and very attentive staff. Delicious food. Absolutely gorgeous setting. Would highly recommend

Perfect restaurant for my birthday! I have visited this restaurant several times, and I always love their foods, service, and atmosphere. So I decided to go here for my birthday and they gave my dessert with this lovely birthday decorations!!! All people there were so nice, kind and friendly. I was very touched and it made my bday. Also, foods were awesome, and it was great to enjoy peaceful atmosphere, as this restaurant is right next to cam-river. I highly recommend this place and I deifinitely will go here again!

We came across this restaurant by chance when wandering around Cambridge. It really didn't disappoint! The food was exceptional, service excellent and the wine list impressive. We enjoyed a wonderful lunch and will definitely go back 😊

Amazing food and atmosphere, staff were so attentive and professional, highly recommended.

The food and service here is top drawer.

My partner and I got married in Cambridge and decided to have a late lunch / early dinner with our family and friends and the Galleria Restaurant in Cambridge. The restaurant had sentimental value to us as when we were studying at Cambridge, we used to visit the restaurant for their steak sandwiches (sadly no longer on the menu, but we hope they will be back one day!). It was our dream to host a wedding dinner at Galleria and Aamir and his team were incredibly cooperative. We worked together to choose a menu and drinks and agreed an exclusivity deal on the restaurant so that we could have the space to ourselves, which made it extra special! Luckily the weather was beautiful so we started off with some drinks outside as people mingled and then we made our way inside for a wonderful three course dinner. Everything was delicious and Aamir and his team took extra care of the elderly, children and those with any special dietary requirements. In addition to the incredible food, all of it was served beautifully! His team even made a special portion of bread without nuts for our young cousin and a halal version of the lamb for our families. We were quite specific with our timings as we had to get back to London the same evening (it was a Sunday!) and the team were very punctual and made sure we had a quick service, but also allowed time for speeches too! We would recommend Galleria to anyone wanting to have a gourmet, but reasonably priced lunch/dinner in Cambridge and especially to those looking for somewhere to host an event - you will not be disappointed! We hope to be back soon, even if just for a quick drink on the terrace; the views of the River Cam and ambience cannot be beaten!

My partner and I got married in Cambridge and decided to have a late lunch / early dinner with our family and friends and the Galleria Restaurant in Cambridge. The restaurant had sentimental value to us as when we were studying at Cambridge, we used to visit the restaurant for their steak sandwiches (sadly no longer on the menu, but we hope they will be back one day!). It was our dream to host a wedding dinner at Galleria and Aamir and his team were incredibly cooperative. We worked together to choose a menu and drinks and agreed an exclusivity deal on the restaurant so that we could have the space to ourselves, which made it extra special! Luckily the weather was beautiful so we started off with some drinks outside as people mingled and then we made our way inside for a wonderful three course dinner. Everything was delicious and Aamir and his team took extra care of the elderly, children and those with any special dietary requirements. In addition to the incredible food, all of it was served beautifully! His team even made a special portion of bread without nuts for our young cousin and a halal version of the lamb for our families. We were quite specific with our timings as we had to get back to London the same evening (it was a Sunday!) and the team were very punctual and made sure we had a quick service, but also allowed time for speeches too! We would recommend Galleria to anyone wanting to have a gourmet, but reasonably priced lunch/dinner in Cambridge and especially to those looking for somewhere to host an event - you will not be disappointed! We hope to be back soon, even if just for a quick drink on the terrace; the views of the River Cam and ambience cannot be beaten!

I booked a table for lunch yesterday as a surprise for my husband on his 65th Birthday. Aamir and his team were excellent hosts. They had reserved a table for us in the covered balcony so we were eating right over the river. It was great. The menu isn't extensive but we prefer that and it didn't disappoint. We had three courses of the most delicious and fresh food which was well presented. A nice touch....my husband's dessert came with a lighted birthday candle and a gold Happy Birthday on top of it. The background music was just right. Not like some eateries where you can't hear yourself speak. We would thoroughly recommend the Galleria. You will not be dissapointed. Thank you Aamir and his team Liz and Kevin Millard

I came here on my own due to a work trip after Googling the menu and I was not disappointed. The sea bass was great and I really enjoyed the affogato. The vibe was kinda fancy but relaxed and my server aamir was brilliant too. The port negroni was also very good!