MillWorks in Cambridge

Really nice venue, great meal had

Very friendly staff and enthusiastic service. Nice location too.

Excellent experience tonight, we have been regulars for a while and are yet to have a bad experience here. Our server (Angelo?) took great care of us and had an amazing attitude, super friendly and approachable as always. Will absolutely be back soon!

Went here to celebrate my mum's birthday and we had the best time. Our server was incredible and very funny (I think his name was Nick but not 100% sure). We had the lamb roast and it was honestly delicious. Lovely desserts too and an all round good experience. We will definitely be returning to try the other options on the menu. Lovely setting too by the river in Cambridge.

All staff, (and especially our waitress, Nora) were very accommodating and so lovely to our 3 year old and 9 month old. The food was amazing, we had the Millworks Feast which was cooked to perfection. Will definitely be returning.

Must go back soon! Lovely place to chill and take in the views.

A unique dining experience in a stunning location. The pub is on the canal at the edge of a park and has a large wooden mill wheel still in operation. The food is gastropub / restaurant level quality and frankly delicious. Looking forward to returning for a Sunday roast, or dinner a Rather than just lunch.

Delicious food and lovely atmosphere.

Dining Club Meal Friday 25 April 2025 The Father and Daughter hosted this Dining Club Meal, as they had eaten here before, and my sister and myself came here for the first time, we knew where the venue was. When we arrived, (we were late, and it was my fault) we saw our hosts already seated, and waiting for the guests to arrive, we looked at the Drinks Menu, and ordered our drinks, three ginger beers, for the Father, my sister and myself, and a Diet Coke for the Daughter, and afterwards we ordered our Starters. My sister, myself, and the Daughter had buttermilk Crispy Squid with confit garlic and lemon mayo, and the Father had Mint and Pea Soup. For the Mains my sister, myself, and the Daughter had lemon sole with new potatoes, seasonal greens, and caviar lemon butter sauce, and the Father had roasted lamb rump, with pea puree, dauphinoise potatoes, spring greens, leeks and peas, with more drinks, three bottles of ginger beer, for myself and the Father, and two glasses of Alcohol free Guiness for my sister and the Daughter. For the Dessert, I had two scoops of Vanilla Ice Cream, and my sister, and the Daughter had Apple and Rhubarb Crumble in a Yorkshire Pudding with ginger ice cream, and the Father had Passion fruit Tart, with mango gel and prosecco sorbet. Both the food and the service were very good, I have to mention the waitress Eleonora from Argentina, and the waiter Alec, and we would come back here again, recommended.

Disappointing Sunday roast. Very fatty meat, potatoes barely roasted and hardly any gravy which made eating the yorkshire pudding unpleasant. In and out in 30 mins even though not busy so felt very rushed.

First of all the food was good, shout out to the chef! But we didn't book a table so we walked-in, the staff told us to leave as there is no table available. Then we decided to seat outside on that cold windy gloomy day (our fault). We went in and out of the restaurant for orders or toilet and there were at least 5 empty tables thru out the whole time while we were there... So it's weird and not accommodating. Anyway worth to go for the food, but remember to book in advance.

Polite staff and delicious food!

Booked a family meal for my 21st, very helpful with booking and looking after us. Ordered the steak which was delicious for such a reasonable price! Service was impeccable and atmosphere was amazing, would definitely go again.

We had a lovely roast lunch here for Mother’s Day. Excellent service,food and atmosphere, I had not been to this restaurant since 45 years or so ago when it was Sweeney Todd’s. Loved it had a great time. Would recommend and go again

Really lovely meal at Millworks. The food was incredible and the service matched.

Great restaurant with a great ambience and location, worth a visit. The drinks and dessert were excellent, and the service staff was wonderful. My only remark is about the food: the steak labeled as 'picanha' didn’t quite meet the Brazilian standard, but as a regular dinner steak, it was still enjoyable.

Great service and nice place to relax with friends. The tables are timed and customers are advised of the remaining time they have left when placing orders for deserts and drinks. I ordered Mac cheese that was bland and chewy. Had fries that were salty and overcooked. Overall not the best meal ever but the water wheel on display was delightful to view.

Perfect place for a good lunch by the river.

Lovely place with delicious food. Staff were also very helpful with food intolerances.

On the banks of the River Cam, this restaurant offers a three-course menu for 29€. Angelo and Nora are attentive to your every need. Highly recommended.

Great pun, excellent food, outstanding service, vibrant atmosphere, would highly recommend.

The food is not very delicious, the salad and steak are dry and hard, very bad, except that the waiter is friendly, I can't think of a reason to eat here

Service (our waiter Nick) was excellent! The food was really good, well priced and they were happy to accommodate any small changes. Highly recommend.

Really great value for money with lunch set menu. Top service. Attentive but not intrusive

Took a long time for the table to be cleared, we had to remind the staff 4 times that we wanted a birthday cake to arrive. Almost got to a point we had to do ourselves. Where we were seated was amazing, Food arrived at a perfect timing. Would recommend, however, for a large party of 14 we felt a little neglected

This was our first time here and went in on whim, and we all agreed that it was the best we had tried in Cambridge. A truly great experience. The staff are next level fantastic. The food is worth every penny. Try this restaurant, you won't be disappointed.

I would like to say I took my husband out for a meal here for his birthday. I'm coeliac and I felt so comfortable with how the two members of staff made me feel. We had an amazing experience and the food was excellent and the service was very good and friendly and very professional . Thank you we will be back with our granddaughter as she's coeliac and doesn't feel comfortable with eating out . But I'm sure this is the right place to get her out and enjoying her self. Thank you again xx

We went here on Saturday for a 40th birthday with friends. We were a party of four adults and five children. We chose Millworks based on past experience and we're quite surprised to see a much more limited menu than when we last visited. However, we weren't going to let that put us off! Overall the food was excellent bar some aggressively salty fries but what really made the night was the excellent service from our server Ellie. At times the food was quite slow (we were a large party but it became more difficult to keep five kids in check when there's an hour's wait for their food to come out) but Ellie was excellent at making sure we were well looked after during our wait.

Nick was incredible, brought amazing personality to the meal and incredible on it with the food and service. For 5⭐️ service 5⭐️!

Great gastro pub by the River Cam serving food and drink. Friendly waiters and good menu with bustling atmosphere on weekend. Not too pricey and better than chain equivalents nearby. Booking recommended. The water wheel inside keeps things going.

Couldn't have had a better experience. We've been in UK for almost a year and this is possibly the first meal out where the price, portions, taste, atmosphere, service, and presentation would prompt me to figure that they could have charged more for what we had. We came for lunch on a Saturday. My wife had the beetroot salad which was certifiably amazing! The slight honey in the dressing sent the mix of flavors over the top. The feta was not overpowering and added a cream-dimension with the fibrous and earthy salad leaf. The small chopped beetroot was wonderful as was the couscous on the bottom of the bowl. Size of portion was spot on. I had the Millworks Grazer plate which was similarly spot on portion. The pork was flavorful with a small portion of pickled cabbage below that added a tart-to-the-sweeter glaze on the pork. Fat-to-meat ratio on the pork was quite nice as well. The plate had a stack of buttermilk covered calamari. The breaded-to-meat coverage was not-too-thick such to allow a fried crunch and then squishy texture of the actual squid flesh. The buttermilk coverage added a dimension over the basic-breaded and fried calamari. The calamari was drizzled with a sauce which I can't remember but was lovely. Also on the plate were some stuffed red peppers which were nicely placed on the plate and true to form with the other things were tasty and prepped with clear-care for flavor. The salad on the Grazer plate had large, lovely green olives, shrubbery-type lettuce leaf that allows breadth and depth of flavor, and a few sliced grape tomatoes. Each plate we had provided a wonderful medley of flavors that pleased and left us knowing we will return for a dinner soon. Rarely have I contemplated I would pay more than is charged for a plate. And, for the plates we had comparative to the flavor and portions, I would have paid more (and I'm stingy and frugal). We also decided to have a dessert which we rarely do. The dessert was very pricey (£18) and was titled Rapture Rupture. This thing was giant (seemingly too much for 2 people). My wife only ate 1/4 of it and I was not willing to walk away without finishing it. I'm usually a sole-fan of dark chocolate and coffee ice creams. This had a mix of flavors and textures and blended well enough that I wanted to finish it as opposed to barely getting it done. All in all probably the best experience with food I've had here in UK.

Didn’t like our experience in MillWorks. The food was not very good and they also add 12.5% of service cost to the bill and a 1 pound donation, which i don’t mind, but the service costs should not be there. The restaurant is pretty and the atmosphere is nice, but a mandatory tip makes me instantly disappointed and i will never come back

Partner took me here for valentines day. I was simply amazed! The starter of scallops and butternut squash puree was divine! (I will be coming back for these so it better be on the normal menu, not just for valentines! 😄) We shared the chateaubriand with chips, onion rings and peppercorn sauce... was simply stunning! Never had tempura onion rings but these were delicious! And an amazing sticky toffee pudding to finish! All the staff were lovely, welcoming and attentive! Amazing food, outstanding service and tasty cocktails! Worth every penny! 11 out of 10!

My family celebration of 20 had a meal at the start of Feb 25. We were looked after very well. The food selection was all pre booked from their Party Menu. Some of the choices were a little limited for one of our group, but we were able to choose another dish from the regular menu. The food and service throughout the evening was also very good, and I'd recommend them for this type of event.

Sunday roast was excellent, service was good but the big let down was desserts. £8.70 for an Apple tart which can only be described as a Mr Kipling Apple Pie !! No word of a lie it was pretty much that size and didn't taste any better than one.. The sticky toffee pudding wasn't much better.. Such a shame as it's put us off from returning..

Nice atmosphere and friendly staff. Food are good too.

Our server was very good, a Greek lady, very helpful. Was a little disappointed with the venue but understand it's Christmas period.

I wanted to express my heartfelt thanks for the amazing experience we had at your restaurant yesterday during our mini Christmas party with my boss. Everything was absolutely perfect - from the delicious food to the warm and festive atmosphere. However, the biggest thank you must go to your Greek server, who truly made our evening so special. Her positive energy and genuine warmth were incredible, and she went above and beyond to make us feel welcomed and cared for. You are very lucky to have such a wonderful person on your team, and we kindly ask you to pass along our greetings and gratitude to her. She is truly a gem, and she turned our evening into an unforgettable experience. Thank you again for everything, and we look forward to visiting you again soon!

I had lunch here; it was excellent. I'm looking forward to returning. A lovely location, and beautifully decorated.

What a fantastic, unique place this is! Food was excellent, service was great, atmosphere amazing and location/venue was stunning. Definitely recommend coming here

We went to the Millworks for lunch and had a most enjoyable visit. The setting and ambiance are delightful, the food was delicious, the wine was very good and reasonably priced, and the service was excellent. We were very well looked after in a most friendly and courteous manner. Very many thanks. We will certainly be back and would thoroughly recommend the Millworks to anyone who is looking for something special.

Very average food and not friendly service. We were seated close to the entrance and the restaurant was noisy during that evening.

Came for a quick lunch on a busy Sunday and because we were struggling for time we went straight to mains and ordered Picanha steak and the Ribeye with sides. Lady who was serving us said that it wouldn’t be possible to get these cuts with Yorkshire puddings and veggies as the chef didn’t like to make changes, which was fair enough so we ordered some sides to go with it instead. The food came out really quickly, which was unexpected but greatly appreciated. The ribeye steak, which was done to medium rare, was tough and chewy and would definitely not recommend it. Overall, the atmosphere and service were very good, but food simply not to scratch. We have tried food here few times before but it has always left us a bit disappointed. Would recommend for drinks as the setting is very pretty.

A great place in Cambridge, near the river, picturesque and with good food

Nick who served us is not the only dish of the day and he was attentive, delightful, efficient and super handsome. What more could you want when out for a meal with your little sister.

The restaurant was busy. I definitely recommend you book. We arrived early, though our table was ready we elected to have a drink in the bar while we perused the menu. Sat next the water mill. Lovely sight. Food was good, as was the service.

Our first visit to The MillWorks was amazing! I had the liver parfait and the taste and texture were absolutely out of this world! My friend has the butternut squash soup and it was so silky and tasty. Our service was excellent and we even met the chef at our table! I would definitely come back to this restaurant!

The burger was nicely cooked but too thick if thats possible. And of course its a tidy penny. Somewhat made up for by the 10\10 onion rings

Lovely dining experience had here. The waiter was funny and quick-witted with attentiveness that was at the right measure. My seabass was cooked to perfection, and my husband chose the pork chop, again perfectly cooked with a tasty sauce. Definitely visit again!

A very warm welcome set us off to a good start. We had the working mill next to us in full view, which was a nice touch. Our waiter was friendly and very funny, a trait rare to find. We did have a bit of a wait but there was 5 of us and took a while to select our options. We were meeting up with my daughter and so this was fine with us. The fish of the day was a favourite of mine, Seabass which was a whole seabass and cooked perfectly. The accompanying sauce was divine . My husband had the black treacle pork chop and begrudgingly let me have a bit. Oh wow, I then had food envy. All in all, fantastic service, fantastic food and very aesthetic interior.. they even had my favourite tv show Blackadder playing over the speakers in the toilet! Going back when I can!

We had a great meal here, all staff were very attentive and welcoming. We had the lamb shank and the warm Harrissa sauce with mussels for mains and this was so yummy,scrumptious deliciousness. Salute to the chef 👩‍🍳 🙌 🙏 we came to Cambridge for a weekend break and this was the cherry 🍒 on the top. We both went home back to London very happy and satisfied. If your in Cambridge, this local restaurant is a must try 😋

lovely food and wine will go back x

Lovely place to come and eat, I had the duck bon bons and the lamb rump, tasty!

We booked ahead for a combo of Punting down the river and had a meal afterwards... Great day... The river tour was fantastic and we were blessed with the weather too after all the recent rain....The Restaurant was empty when we sat down to eat, so no atmosphere to speak of, but the customer service was spot on.... Nice place...

Nice modern restaurant with a touch of history. Nice food!

Went for a works outing at lunch time. The food, beer and service were excellent. The medium rare steak we really good.

Excellent food, excellent service. We always love to come here for family meals. The view is a bonus. Attentive and very kind staff.

We had the Sunday roast, beef was delicious but we were a little shocked with the lack of veg and gravy for the price - veg is the cheapest part of a roast, seems a strange thing to skimp on. Otherwise would have been 5 stars all round.

We sat outside at dinner time - there are no lights at all, we were eating in total darkness. The food was nice, but it took 1h20m to get to our table after ordering, it’s seriously a lot. Plus, waiters were generally rude and unbothered. Not a nice experience.

Food is Simply amazing, deducted one star for slow service because our food was REALLY late to be on our table. However, giving 4 stars for the service because tasty food made up for the delayed service. We had ordered Risotto, Fish and a Pie, with Pea soup and a bread as a side. EVERYTHING was utterly delicious. We opted to sit outside as luckily the sun was shining so having a tasty food while sitting next to water body soaking the sun - it was all perfect. Pricewise it was tad bit on an expensive side but yeah, quality of the food speaks for itself.

Really good food and service, just be aware it gets noisy in the mill wheel area otherwise great

Went for the Steak, Rib sharing platter, but it wasn't on the menu. Went wrong time, I suppose; little disappointed. Chips were a little dry.

Great location, good food and friendly staff. Please do not automatically add a 12,5% service charge and a 1 £ donation to the bill. Please leave this to the customer.

Had a family meal here, we sat outside with a view and fantastic service, and the food was delicious. Inside there is a lovely working water wheel and super bar.

Had dinner here and was warmly welcomed by the staff. The service was exceptional, and I would definitely return when I’m in Cambridge. I enjoyed the glazing platter with the sirloin on the bone, and I highly recommend the pork cutlet.

Great ales and largers, sea bass skin was chewy and not that flaky, great parings of flavours and textures otherwise and a sticky toffee pudding to die for

Wonderful place with delicious food. Worth a visit if you want to enjoy the tasty British food for lunch or dinner in Cambridge.

Millworks is an amazing place, superb service and staff, wonderful 💯 food, including gluten free (low gluten) options, plus relaxing atmosphere. And the history of the place goes back around 5 centuries. Difficult to choose a restaurant in Cambridge as there are so many, but Millworks was a great success for our special family occasion.

Came here for Sunday lunch. Perfectly fine service, if a little slow and unfriendly. Food was just OK: really nice roast beef, but underwhelming vegetables and everything a little under temperature. Puddings were nice.

Nicely refurbished, modern, good food. Have kept well. Very friendly staff.

Good atmosphere. But a long wait for food. Food was average at best.

Everything, from the warm welcome to the food, to the service and overall atmosphere was flawless. Couldn’t recommend this place enough!

Food was okay but please be very careful. When I went there I noticed after paying that the charges on the bill did not correspond to the menu and I was overcharged. When I challenged it they took ages to resolve it and then gave a refund that did not account for the service charge (which they subsequently rounded ‘down’ when I had to challenge that). Even if the overcharge was a simple error the way they managed it was disappointing.

Lovely old Victorian pub overlooking the river. Nice outdoor seating with a view

Wonderful food served by conscientious staff at a fair cost.

Tasty food, friendly staff, cosy atmosphere. Always love the Millworks, one of my favourite Cambscuisine restaurants.

My wife and I had lunch here today. For the main course we both took the traditional Sunday Roast. It was very good and tasty. My wife has a celiac disease but it wasn’t a problem: they had gluten free options for celiacs! The restaurant has a beautiful view to the pond and river. Kindly and helpful staff was the cherry on the cake. Great experience and we’ll visit again!

Lunch of hamburgers. The food was excellent. Courteous and attentive service. Excellent atmosphere.

Great food but very slow service. Was lunch time but not crazy busy.

Very nice atmosphere sat outside by the water. Food was great and service was bang on. Will be returning again.

Such a view along with fabulous food! This restaurant has history, ambiance, and great service. Highly recommend.

The food is delicious and the restaurant is comfortable and beautifully designed with a mill inside We ordered seafood feast, pie of the day, mac and cheese

A restaurant where dogs are accepted but not black women. my friend and I came for lunch, she was wearing a top deemed too revealing by the waitress. My friend was asked to cover herself, or we’d ‘have to leave’. It was a strange antagonism - rudely delivered. We were generally well-dressed, and had been polite. It was humiliating for my friend. We couldn’t make any sense of it. We both came to the same conclusion - that there is only one conclusion for such treatment…. p.s. the waitress involved was a middle-aged brunette and was working the outside on 03.08.24

Love this restaurant but the service was not up to scratch today. Don't get me wrong, the team are lovely, but balls were getting dropped and it wasn't that busy.

Had a great meal at the Millworks today. Brilliant staff. Really lovely people. Thank you

Family treat day, amazing steaks and a great sharing platter, all demolished. Just enough space for an expertly baked dark sticky toffee pud.

Great place for myself, my partner, and her Service Dog. Greated warmly, and food was so delicious, I kind of inhaled my food. The Pie and the Risotto were awesome. Millworks makes its own bread, so definitely give that a try. Thanks for having us.

Went there with my partner and her service dog, after a few hours of driving. This place is right next to a Punting area, so it's really beautiful. Homemade bread with oil and balsamic was delicious. I went for the Pie of the Day, which was Chicken, Leek and mushroom and my partner had the Vegetable Risotto. There's also "Rosti chips" which are layered potato's then deep fried, these were incredible. Staff were welcoming and accommodated our needs really well. Get to this place early and sit outside if you can, the interior where we sat was beautiful as well. Thanks for having us.

The service is very good. Homemade soup is my favorite. Medium steak is also delicious. Highly recommended.

Some of the best service I've ever experienced in Cambridge! Friendly, knowledgeable staff, all with excellent senses of humor - plus great food to boot. Perfect for a colleague dinner, and can't wait to return with family!

Average food, bad service and expensive. They included a donation to a charity in the final without asking us. Unbelievable. They staff was slow and not very friendly. The waitress got upset after my friend turned on a button to called the service and she asked him to switch it off. However, it was because it took them 20 minutes to bring 3 drinks. On top of that, they brought the wrong drinks. The food was nothing special. No much flavour in the hummus or the chicken shawarma. The flat bread looked good but tasted like cheap bread from a supermarket. I won't recommend this place.

Decent food , nice atmosphere and average service.

Cute place in a great location. Came on a nice summer's day for a meal outside, which was lovely right by the water with ample opportunities for people watching. Staff was friendly and funny. I had the Lamb Rump which was good but not great, some of the other items on the menu look like maybe they could be better!

Great vibe with touristy priced food and New York street style service. We won't be a tourist next time.

Good food and service but didn’t expect to pay a 12.5% service fee. Not sure if that’s only for patrons from the US? Nick our server deserved it so I didn’t question it.

Amazing inside and picturesque area outside, dine in or out, lovely staff, some parking around, delicious food

The salad and meat were both fresh and tasted as expected.

Terrible floppy, soggy squid - sold as Crispy buttermilk squid, yuk! Feedback but no response. Disappointed

Really great location, lovely food but central London prices. Blackadder playing over speakers in the toilet made for a more pleasant experience!

Average at most. Ok food but overpriced. Similar to an American restaurant in terms of price/quality ratio. We had to choose from a two courses menu ; many options were not available. I waited to get a specific dessert which we learned afterwards was not available and then still had to pay the full price. Long waiting time (to get water, etc) and personnel so-so friendly. Would avoid although the waterwheel is an interesting feature. Had to pay 12.5% charge on top.