MillWorks in Cambridge

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.

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 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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

Nice outdoor area and exceptional services!! Love their Sunday roast chicken

Great experience from excellent quality of ingredients in the food to staff friendliness, everything was phenomenal. Highly recommend this restaurant to anyone visiting Cambridge

It is not the British way to add service charge to the bill. That is a nasty way of doing business here. If you copy that way from other countries it means you are not paying living wages to your employees. If you don't, it only means you want rip people off by not showing the customer the final price. Stop doing this, please. Bad.

Wonderful summer dinner, nice atmosphere and service. Thank you.

Great vibe, food and drinks! Nick, the chap who looked after us, was so lovely

Very good food and atmosphere. Attentive service. Highly recommended!

Had a long wait for food, but, well worth it, food was excellent, pity it rained as outside is lovely to sit near the river

I've seen bad service and good service but never experienced a true racist restaurant experience. It's not just one person who was rude to us. Multiple people who interacted with us treated us like second class citizens and there was nothing wrong on our end except for being brown. They sat us in a dark corner and didn't look at us for an hour and served an hour later ignoring our requests. We asked them to remove the service charge and add double that amount to the charity charge to which they gave us one final scoff. Food was as good as any restaurant. Their front office staff is clearly unhinged. I wouldn't have posted this if it was just subtle racism that we see everyday. This was in our face and sad for Cambridge overall.

Food took 30 minutes and was cold when it arrived. When we asked the waiter, he said "It's a Saturday", before eventually saying that food should not be cold...I won't be eating there again.

A lovely local pub with a beautiful outside seating area looking over the river. Good food and fast service. The site was once where the mill was located...you can still admire the mill wheel inside

The restaurant is situated by a river and close to Lammas Land Playground. It offers a spacious setting with child-friendly facilities and serves modern British cuisine. We arrived around noon on a Saturday without a reservation, yet the staff promptly arranged a table for us. I highly recommend the slow-cooked beef short rib. The meat is incredibly tender and juicy, with the fat and tendon melting in your mouth. Pouring the gravy over the mash and beef makes for one of the most delicious dishes I've had in the UK. My partner ordered the pie of the day, which was freshly made. The mac and cheese side dish was generous in portion, easily enough for our three-year-old child. The restaurant features a working watermill, which was a delightful attraction for the children. The staff were exceptionally friendly as well. I would definitely visit again if I find myself in Cambridge. We paid £66 for a family of three. ---

The spiced grilled corn looked and tasted as if it had been grilled several days earlier. And not a jot of spice, not even salt and pepper

Nice view on the tables outside and excellent service. The waiter was very friendly and he served me coffee even before the opening time! (I didn't realise they weren't open yet) A very nice welcome to Cambridge. Thank you!!!

Very average food - roast was a little disappointing… P.S definitely not 5 starts as per owners reply :)

Waited for the food for exactly an hour but still didn’t came. Asked us to leave instead. Extremely poor attitude with the waitress and GM which didn’t even apologise for the long wait. Highly not recommend unless you have plenty of time waiting

Had such a lovely dinner at Millworks, food was delicious, service was beyond amazing! Really recommend the spring vegetable risotto.

Went to grab an ice cream before punting. The ice cream was declious. But the place seems under staffed, therefore it took a while to get it. But worth the wait

I booked for my friends 30th and put this on the booking. When we arrived the staff were so friendly. They had put a birthday banner on the table. We had a table right next to the Mill. We had cocktails, which were reasonable and a variety of options. The food was delicious. A variety of options were on the menu. Options for Vegetarians. There is a button to call the staff. Service was quick. Staff were so friendly, which added to the experience. We enjoyed our meals and had a great time, thank you.

Disappointing experience. When we arrived they had no table for us even though we had a booking. The staff were helpful and managed to get a table for us pretty quickly. However, the table was set up in the middle or 2 hen parties, not exactly what you want as a couple. The waiter was very attentive and the food came very quickly but the quality was poor and it felt rushed. We had steak as our main and the quality of the meat was poor. The chips weren't cooked properly. We were offered a coffee on the house after our meal but we left after our mains.

We had the best date night, Nora our waitress was absolutely amazing; her opinions and suggestions were so helpful and were very good. the wine we had was the best recommendation yet, we will be back for sure haven’t found a good date night spot until now.

I only had an ice-cream so it wouldn't be fair to make any judgement on the food here. The service was good and the place itself is kept to a high standard in appearance and cleanliness. I will definitely be back to eat here in the future.

Highly recommend, staff superb, food excellent

This beautiful location is located on the edge of the center. Excellent food and very friendly staff.

Very good restaurant! Food was pricey, but really good value for money. The food had a premium taste, like the best quality produce was selected. The ice cream was amazing, really creamy, and the flavours were exciting. From start to finish, the service was... BRILLIANT!. We will DEFINITELY be going back, and we will DEFINITELY recommend this restaurant.

Amazing staff, food and place. Lovely location. 10/10

What an amazing place to have a meal. We had a great experience today, the staff was outstanding, kind, welcoming and caring! Food was amazing and Our toddler had a blast, the atmosphere was calm and the place is beautiful and clean. We will definitely be back. Thank you 😊

Excellent food in an excellent environment. Highly recommended.

Delicious food, friendly service, nice location, but quite pricey