Market House in Cambridge

Lovely restaurant, delicious food. We really enjoyed our meal in the Asian restaurant. Nice atmosphere. And look forward to returning.

We had a lovely family dinner here. 8 persons in a separate room. Everybody picked their dishes. Fish, meat etc - everything very weill prepared. Very nice service. We were really very well taken care of. Nice wines - big selection from many countries. Some interesting winecoutries we never tried before.

Market House hosted my birthday dinner here for a group of 30+. Everything from the food to the service to the venue was perfect. Such a brilliant restaurant, truly 10/10 on all fronts.

My colleagues and I recently shared an excellent experience in the private dining room. Beautifully decorated room with long dining table and casual sofa seating. Food was enjoyed and well presented. Thank you to all members of staff and a big thank you to Ben for brilliantly hosting our evening and dealing with our silly antics with great humour.

Had a wonderful lunch here. The Korean fried chicken was very tasty , and I’d highly recommend. This restaurant is worth a visit. Good service too.

Delicious food, brilliantly prepared and thoughtfully presented and served. Tempting vegetarian and vegan choices as well as fish and meat options. Good advice on wine choices and interesting non-alcoholic cocktails. We will have to return to taste more of this wonderful food. Big thanks to all at Market House it was a fantastic meal.

I don’t often write reviews however my husband and I stumbled upon one of our new favourites in Cambridge last week! The restaurant is divided into two cuisines with a modern menu and Asian menu (which we opted for). The food was all amazing with our favourite being the pork belly, which is to die for. All super fresh and provided by local suppliers as informed by our waiter. Service was fantastic which made the overall experience better. The young man certainly has a great deal of charm and humour and we will certainly be visiting again (especially with our free wine token!)

This was disappointing. We paid fine dining prices for adequate cooking. Somehow none of the food had the 'wow' factor, and the wine list is very expensive. Service was charming if a trifle naive. Overall I don't think we'll be returning.

The Asian food in the wine bar was absolutely fantastic. Some of the nicest Asian food we had had in the UK in a lovely setting.

Schedule was overrun that day which ended up in a late dinner. Not knowing where to go, I quickly did a search on nearby restaurants and found this "Market House" restaurant which was just next to the open central market place that opens on weekends (or Sundays?). The restaurant was situated on the basement and once we walked in, it had a completely different vibe. Like exploring into a cave, we were seated at a small table in between the main dining room and the bar/kitchen serving area. I quite enjoyed the setting as it was like having a private dining area ourselves. At that time of the evening (ard 9ish), there weren't many customers in the restaurant but yet I didn't feel the whole environment was too empty. The burrata appetizer we had were served in small pieces, which was different from the usual uncut form. I also had the rump of Norfolk lamb which was more tender than I expected. Overall, a very nice dinner!

A great evening. The food was stunning, the service exceptional and the decor was very stylish. We had a lovely meal with all of the servers being very attentive . The menu was small, but varied with an excellent wine list. Would definitely recommend.

There are two separate restaurants. We ate at the Asian one. Food and service were good, no complaints. My favourite thing was the wine list. Loved reading the detailed descriptions.

A wonderful place for a date on a Friday night. We enjoyed the house red, delicious starters (arancini and whipped goats cheese), perfect mains (mushroom wellington and duck), and shared a delightful sticky toffee pudding. The mains were a little slow arriving, which we hardly noticed, but the service team were very apologetic and made things right. The service overall was brilliant and attentive.

It’s really lovely to have an independent restaurant in Cambridge that has good quality modern British food without gimmicks. Our meals - which were all fish - were beautifully prepared and really well balanced. We had scallops, fish terrine, and a salmon main course which were all wonderful. I thought the quality of the food was really excellent for the price and just right for a nice evening out. Drinks selection was great with plenty of alcoholic and non alcoholic options. The atmosphere was really nice with tables filling up fast even though we’d booked in for a very early 6pm dinner. Staff were very friendly and attentive and the surroundings were nicely thought out. Really great to overlook the market square and people watch too. I’d definitely come back and would consider having a post-graduation meal out here and certainly would be a go-to if I have friends or family visiting. Would be really keen to try the Asian portion of the menu perhaps at lunchtime. Thanks a lot for having us!

It was the best dinner of my life ❤️

Very attentive service and when I ask for a recommendation my server was very prompt to answer all my questions ( I’m not a fussy eater I just have a lot of weird dietary restrictions), which I really appreciated. Other places they don’t seem to take it as serious and accommodating. Food was a bit expensive but okay in quality and flavour. Nice chilled atmosphere.

Fabulous venue, beautiful decor, great service and delicious food! The best restaurant in Cambridge! The new Asian menu is fantastic, we really good vegan options - can't recommend highly enough.

Took the family here for a birthday and was impressed by the food and service. The atmosphere was relaxing, the decor was fancy and we had pretty views of the market. Everything we had was excellent and I would happily return as I thought it was good value for money.

The new Asian menu at Market House is fantastic! Great service, great ambience in a top location.

If you to impress your girlfriend/boyfriend you cant go wrong with this place. Nice food..not overpriced Very nice atmosphere. Menue is very extensive We will be going there again vey soon.

Food was good and Anabella (my server) was helpful and friendly.

I just wanted to leave a nice review to thank the team at Cambridge Market House for their great communication and kindness whilst booking a party in one of their private dining rooms.

Good food great atmosphere and great customer service from bar team member jo

Dinned on 30th December. Food, service and atmosphere all lovely. Waitress without prompting took my wife through the menu to explain how dishes could be adjusted to take into account her dietary requirements. Would definitely go back.

Had high hopes for this place given all the five star reviews. Food was sooooo slow. Starter portions were tiny. Four small pieces of chicken for the Korean starter. My beetroot goats cheese salad only had four 1cm pieces of beetroot. Steak was chewy, mash was lumpy. Everything was heavily soaked in butter and salt. Servers were nice but that’s about it. Would not recommend.

new and stylish restaurants with private rooms to book, nice food and wine selections and good value for price

I hate bad reviews, but this is only fair. We looked forward to this after the good reviews, but it was ultimately a really disappointing experience. We went for my birthday meal. Since it was a special occasion, we ordered sparkling wine. The waiter couldn't open it. I'll spare the blow by blow, but ultimately, it took 35 minutes from ordering the wine to having a drink on the table. By this time the starters had been served and we were half way through mains. Despite this, they charged us the full price. Things go wrong in hospitality, but the way they dealt with this was poor. Not being able to get the cork out of a bottle is unusual, but the moment it became clear this problem was going to take a while to solve, they should have held the starters (and definitely the mains) until it was resolved. A complimentary drink while we waited would have been a nice touch. I ultimately would have expected the wine to be free after all the effort. Very disappointed. Some of the reviews seem to suggest these guys are the next big thing in town. They've got a long way to go before they're anywhere near that. The food was immaculately presented, but the venison main was honestly quite bland. Could have used seasoning (no salt on the table).

Found this place by chance- don’t hesitate to try it! Staff are so sweet, decor lovely, food is great value and so tasty and the wine list is incredible and great value! We had a wonderful lunch!

My wife and I went in for coffee and cake which quickly became lunch once we saw the menu. Great food, attentive staff and a relaxed atmosphere. Will go back for sure.

Food is above average in Cambridge but service is quite slow. Decoration is eclectic. This can be an elevated place but not overly classy place to treat some patient guests in the heart of the market square. The bread is pricy but tastes better than expected. Nicely toasted. Crusty shell, soft and moist inside. Smoked salmon salad is pretty and tasty. Korean fried chicken is juicy, although the first bite reminds me more of General Tsao than Gochujang. String beans are stir-fry style, which is good. Scallops are nicely seasoned, so is the black pudding ball. The apple dressing is refreshing. (As a main course the portion is too small for an adult, with only three scallops… All dishes come with petite size to save room for two courses, but anyone choosing scallops should consider a more substantial starter or additional sides.) Sirloin is decent. The mushroom is particularly lovely. The lemon tart is beautifully presented and delicious. How delightful is the bright yellow and magenta color! The tart is not solid but indulgently gooey. The strong lemony taste balances the sweetness and the sorbet is airy and super refreshing. Service is friendly but really slow. The timing between the courses can be better paced. We are already beyond hungry when the main dish finally arrives. Perhaps the kitchen needs to improve its capacity and efficiency. Our food eventually sped up when other tables left.

We enjoyed a brilliant meal and would highly recommend this restaurant

Great coffee, Individually baked 🥐

Okay good, but overpriced for what you get with relatively small portion sizes. Definitely need three courses to be full. Lunchtime deal is well worth it, evening meals less so.

Came for a take out coffee and was served by André who was very welcoming and friendly. Great quality coffee that tastes expensive for only £3.50 which is less than places like Starbucks charge! Calm environment with very fancy vibe, I hope to come here again in the future for food!

Great restaurant in the heart of Cambridge. High quality food at reasonable prices. The ambiance and sitting is wonderful. Great variety of options available to order from. Definitely recommend.

Hosted an event here. Many people dropped out as they said the menu wasn't inspiring. Venue and staff brilliant. £14.95 for a glass of wine is ridiculous. The plaice I wanted wasn't d boned so I went for the monkfish. It was ok but really not worth £27. Wouldn't return

Four of us came for dinner Aug 2023. Super friendly service, we were made to feel very welcome and the food was outstanding, my scallops were as good as I’ve ever eaten, I had catch of the day (sadly no photo) I was to excited about eating it and figured a plate of picked clean bones wouldn’t look that appealing. We don’t have many restaurants in Cambridge worth visiting but this one should be on your list.

Good food with exciting menu. I'd come again to try different dishes. Also offers a good view of the busy Cambridge market by the windows.

lovely food, great presentation, attentive staff, and a beautiful view.

Excellent location, food and service (thank you Anabella!). Will definitely come back.

Excellent... Well looked after! Food was great. Fine selection of drinks 🍻

Food delicious, well balanced flavours and portion size. Staff friendly and helpful without being over-familiar. We would have preferred the canned music to be more relaxing as background to dining. Otherwise a first class experience.

My friend & I visited last night for dinner & it was gorgeous! The food, drinks & service were all amazing & the space is beautiful. We'll definitely be back.

a mid-week, long (slightly boozy) lunch for five people and it was absolutely fantastic. Location couldn't be better. Service was first rate and the food was incredible. Being based in London, I'd be used to paying ffar more and getting much less, but the whole experience was excellent. Highly recommend

One of the best meals we’ve ever had! A truly beautiful restaurant with friendly service and a very well curated menu and wine list. #fivestars

Restaurant incroyable! Une grande sélection de plats et de vins! Fortement recommandé ! Le serveur portugais très gentil !

Had a fantastic evening with my wife. Service was great as was all the food (and cocktails 😁). First time we’d been but would highly recommend. We ate downstairs in the wine bar, that was a far more intimate quiet setting compared to the main upstairs restaurant and serves exactly the same food.

Had a lovely anniversary meal heal. Food was excellent, exceptionally tasty. Staff were super friendly. Decour was very nice. Wine and beer were decent. The price was very high, though. I would recommend it and like to visit again for a special occasion.

Great food and really good service from friendly staff but you'll pay for it . Not cheap in any respect ..

Jan 2023: One of the nicest places to eat in Cambridge! Me and my partners family visited for the first time, to celebrate a birthday and absolutely loved it! The staff are extremely welcoming and offer the highest level of service! The food is exceptional, I cannot explain how delightful it is! I’d highly recommend to any one who wants to go somewhere with nice vibes, great atmosphere, top-tier service and delicious food! I can’t wait to come again! ———————————— June 2023: I’ve visited Market House multiple times and cannot recommend it highly enough! The food and service are always top-tier! I’d highly and always recommend to anyone in Cambridge looking for a coffee and cake, lunch or a sophisticated dinner!

Really enjoyed this place. The food was really good, and the staff were very attentive. An excellent place for that special intimate occasion.

Good food, pleasant environment, truly wonderful service.

Andre was amazing and was very attentive and polite- we had a lovely time and thank you Andre!

We had arrived at the restaurant where our hosts were waiting for us, when we were seated, we ordered drinks, which were three beers, and a glass of white wine and we also had warmed slices of bread with small knobs of butter, both my sister and the father ordered two starters, which were Steamed Asparagus with Feta, Toasted Hazelnuts, Lemon and Herb Dressing, Mixed Seeds and Pancetta for my sister, and Seared Scallops, Black Pudding Bon Bon with Apple and Celeriac. We ordered Mains, the Father had Sea Trout with Mussels, Clams and Pea and Baby Gem Fricassee, Parisienne Potatoes and a Shellfish Bisque, the Daughter had Hereford Sirloin Steak, with Fries, Garlic Mushroom, Grilled Tomato and Peppercorn Butter, and we both had Fish of the Day, which was Halibut Fillet with Buttered Spinach, Samphire, Jersey Royal Potatoes and Caper Butter. For Dessert the Father had Caramelised Lemon Tart, Honey and Lavender Ice Cream with Raspberries, the Daughter and both of us had scoops of Vanilla Ice Cream with Strawberries and Blueberries each

Nice ambience but that’s pretty much it. Great scallops. Under seasoned and overpriced entrees. Cocktails were subpar. Service was good enough. But overall much better food at a reasonable price elsewhere in town.

Slowest service I've ever experienced, with staff taking the wrong orders then gaslighting you into thinking it's your fault. Make up excuses for why food is slow. And the quality... well the best thing was the biscuit that came with the dessert

Wonderful place to relax and eat superb food served by delightful staff.

Went for a prebooked team lunch. Excellent hosts, very friendly staff and prompt service. Good options for food and drink with good vegetarian and vegan options as well. Great location, just off market square. Nice decor, food 🍲 was good, decent portions. Good experience, will return and recommended to others.

Lovely pastries and cappuccino couldn't believe how big 😍 😀

Exceptional service and delicious food.

The enviroment is super! Love the food, it is so so so tasty! I love the sea bream and the pork! It's a good place to have some relaxing time with friends.

Visited the Market House for a special occasion (wedding anniversary) and it most definitely was. Nice ambience, very attentive staff and a menu offering something a little different. I chose the scallops to start, venison for the main and rounded it off with the rhubarb creme brulee. All beautifully presented and washed down with a nice bottle of red. It's high end so not the cheapest but well worth pushing the boat out for. Give it a try if you haven't already especially if you're celebrating and want something a bit special.

Had an excellent meal here, food was just fantastic. Great atmosphere, really enjoyed our meal here and will definitely return. Service was very attentive to start but tailed off, maybe people were getting tired, but this didn't detract from and otherwise enjoyable evening.

Just had afternoon tea once and I am not appropiate to comment. Service is nice, youngsters waitresses are energetic.

Fantastic meal celebrating my birthday, food was amazing and the service was great and really friendly. Superb cocktails too!

Lovely food,relaxed atmosphere the staff are friendly and helpful.We stopped here while shopping and will definitely return. Maryann(lovely Portuguese waitress),was friendly and helpful

Great service, beautiful space and fantastic location, love that there are additional floors above which can be hire for private events, workshops and cookery classes. I’d like to see some cleaner veggie dishes that are gluten free and dairy-free, that’s my reservation. Thank you for a lovely time, I really enjoyed my parsnip soup and will be back to see if the menu has been updated.

Nice coffee and the triple cooked chips are excellent

Incredible food and brilliant service

Great coffee and banana cake and great value - sitting on the sun.

The wine tasting nights held here are great fun with lovely wines for discussing. We had dinner here after the wine tasting experience and was so impressed with the quality of the restaurant, service, ambiance and most importantly the food. We take food and wine very seriously and I personally feel this is one of the best meals I have had in a long time..thank you for a evening to remember. Definitely recommend!

Terrible food. They served us RAW chicken which they had to take back to the kitchen.

The Restaurant has a very warm and welcoming atmosphere. The seating area is on the 2nd floor on a closed area. The staff were very friendly and offered the best products on the menu! I highly recommend the Mango Mule mocktail! Very refreshing and goes very well with their Korean style Chicken and Kimchi! As a main I had the Macaroni with St Helena cheese and I asked for it to have chicken instead of crayfish and it was amazing! Would recommend to anyone!! And I would definitely come here again!!

Great place to have a special evening! Went there with my friends, food was really tasty (only had a chance to take a pic of the dessert cause we ate the rest too quickly!) and the service was amazing! They even gave us a red envelope each as part of the Chinese new year

I have visited Market House twice now, and both times I was extremely impressed with the quality of service , food and drinks. Our server Sophie was so smiley and efficient , made us feel very welcomed. Nothing was too much hassle and we end up trying 4 cocktails from their extensive menu. Unfortunately couldn’t try them all so we will have to return for more!! Food was great too. The desserts options didn’t meet our personal taste but the starters and mains were very good and cooked to perfection. Good vibe and atmosphere with beautiful decor.

Absolutely AMAZING! such a great place to be at any time. There is amazing lunch menu in place, we had Suffolk lobster and crab macaroni... OMG it was so smooth and simply delicious. Fresh ingredients makes extrem deference. Their coffee and home baked cakes are incredible! As we was told such a delicious cakes are made mainly by Maddie, young and talented chef. (well done Maddie!) Our evening experience wasn't any less pleasant. We started our journey from wine Bar. Stunning place, 76 wines to choice from including many British wines but also more exotics, like Japanese, chines wines and sake. Service was absolutely excellent! We must to bring our friends with us next time. Moving forward to 1st floor fine dining restaurant... So elegant and welcoming :) My Dinner choice was: Roasted lion of Rabbit... It comes with king prawns, scallions, baby spinach, parsnip pure and Light whisky cream... Speechless! Their was not even a one thing i could be not happy with.

Service was excellent, friendly and helpful but not intrusive. Food was wonderful and we had a wonderful evening

What a delightful new place on the market Square! 😍 We enjoyed every moment of it. Service was excellent and food was fun and tasty! Interesting and homy interior :) Definitely will be back when next time jn Cambridge ❤️

Attended the Pol Roger wine tasting dinner with my family. The food was exceptional and so were the paired wines. It was lovely to hear stories by James Simpson MW Pol Roger during the meal. A wonderful evening. Highly recommend.

I had a great experience! The place is clean, the staff is very welcoming and the food is been outstanding. I had a wine tasting evening and a Pol Roger tasting dinner, which I can't fault. I reassure you, that you going to be treated well and the food is totally as described. Thank you!

My friends and I attended MH's Pol Roger Dinner, which was wonderful. The warm welcome, the glorious food, the delicious Pol Roger Champagnes and red wines chosen carefully to pair with each course. The portions were generous; the venison was perfectly cooked; the speeches were entertaining. We had a delightful evening. Thank you to Bill and team.

Just had dinner at the new market house in Cambridge and I must say we are quite disappointed.. my hake dish had no taste at all - the crispy noodles were missing -then were brought on a plate by the side - sad looking really - potatoes were actually re-boiled- inedible .. my partner’s dish wasn’t much better - very minimalist ..too much potato for the fish!! Quite sure we won’t go back ! Wine selection is ok, but food lacks taste and flavour!

The husband and wife team behind this latest gem on the Cambridge restaurant scene really breathe heart and soul into this restaurant. From the genuine warmth of the welcome to the unstinting attention to visual detail in the presentation of the food and physical environment to the balanced and fresh menu, the 360 experience is a sensual delight on every level. There is nowhere like it, a unique and delightful dining experince in the best location of Cambridge, with views onto Senate House, Great St Marys Church and the bustling market square. Take my credit card and just go!

By far the best restaurant in Cambridge. Service and food fantastic and highly recommend.

Lovely dinner and staff. Highly recommend.

Terrible vile coffee for £3. I threw out

We love this place have come here twice for a date and the food is insanely tasty and the staff are really friendly. NB the opening time is not really 20:30 - last food order is 20:30; last order at the wine bar is 22:00!! Try it out you will not regret it!

This is now our go to restaurant in Cambridge for a good menu choice, good service , decent wine list .

Four of us went in spur of the moment. Our waiter Luca was fantastic. We had a lovely meal compliments to the chef. Our whole evening was wonderful. Thank you.

Sehr gutes Essen. Preislich nichts auszusetzen. Kommen gerne noch einmal.

Great food, good attentive service, good wine list, sit in the front room

We enjoyed a wonderful meal at Market House this evening. The building has been refurbished and decorated to a very high standard to create a sophisticated and welcoming atmosphere. The staff were friendly and attentive, and food was absolutely delicious and beautifully presented. This was complemented by the extensive wine list. We thoroughly recommend and will definitely be returning.

This place is literally a wolf in sheep's clothing when you look at it from the outside. Right next to the market it looks like a little coffee shop along the lines of Starbucks but go underground or to the first floor restaurant to be vowed Service is excellent but the food we tried was Michelin star quality and they call it their "Casual" menu. If that is casual we can't wait to try the "Formal" one 😂.

The food is excellent, created by a chef who clearly loves playing with interesting and delightful flavour combinations. Also a joy to see the bar team care so much about the drinks they serve. The best meal we’ve had in Cambridge.

Sad to have to post this review - but heavily disappointed on visit this week. There is so much potential for this restaurant to be something great…beautiful surroundings, smiling staff, some fantastic dishes (pork belly & scallops). Biggest let down - lamb main. Struggled to eat this - powerful confused blue cheese flavour overwhelmed the dish totally. Lamb (!) lacked flavour. Accompanying vegetable didn’t work at all. I’ve never had a dish gone this wrong. Staters eye wateringly overpriced Ham hock panna cotta looked beautiful but serving amounts of this vs the accompaniments (e.g 3 slivers of cauliflower) were completely off which made it quite unpleasant..despite being well balanced. The chefs are clearly talented (based on the incredible pork belly) but no one could have tasted the lamb and thought that dish worked. Scallops excellent… but very small for the price (to be expected I suppose with how things are) The lady serving us was kind and smiley, but had not been trained properly. Our wine or water was never topped up despite being the only diners! It was also a birthday booking - yet absolutely no mention of this. Poor attention to detail. If I was to spend £120 for two (two starters, two mains, 1 bottle of wine) I could take my money to some obscenely good restaurants… but wouldn’t come here again sadly. Hope it improves

What a gem this place is! You can feel the dedication and love that has gone into creating one of the very best dining places it has ever been my pleasure to enjoy. Led by Main Man Bill, the staff are all friendly and efficient, and totally on message - you having a great experience is their mission. If you live in Cambridge, or if you're just visiting, book yourself a table and enjoy an outstanding couple of hours. Highly recommended!!!

Went for dinner last night. Was totally blown away by the food. I tried a few starters and my friend had a main. Everything was amazing. I can't wait to go back and try some of the other menu items. The prices were also really good, especially given the quality of the food and the venue. Staff were very friendly and helpful.

We celebrated our 43rd wedding anniversary with a really good lunch. Great menu but believe it's soon to change. Best English Wine list I've seen for many years. Would recommend and go back

I went for dinner and was blown away by how incredible this restaurant is. The design is beautifully done and the food is incredible. Speaking to a waiter it was also so nice to hear how much thought has gone into every product on the menu and that everything is locally sourced. Cannot wait to come back soon! Would highly recommend

Très bonne surprise ! Plats excellents. Grande carte de vins et choix de boissons. Service impeccable. Nous avons passé un très bon moment. Merci