Midsummer House Restaurant
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"Immaculate contemporary British cooking in an impressive location."
Overview
Midsummer House continues to be one of the best restaurants in Britain after nearly 30 years at the top of the culinary tree. This elegant Victorian villa is situated in a picturesque countryside setting overlooking the River Cam with views across Midsummer Common (complete with grazing cows). Not only is the location gently idyllic, but you can also relax in the beautiful garden, which comes with outdoor heating, or on the rooftop terrace. The conservatory dining room is airy and spacious, the atmosphere welcoming and the seasonally evolving menus offer a choice of either a three-course lunch, a lunch tasting or a full tasting menu.
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Ratings & awards
5 Rosette Award for Culinary Excellence
AA Notable Wine List
Our inspector loves...
Beautiful location - Overlooking Midsummer Common and the River Cam.
Local exploration - Enjoy a lovely walk to the town centre and all the many attractions.
Special occasions - Intimate parties are catered for.
Delicious cuisine - Internationally renowned reputation for excellence.
Wine list - Award winning wine list for not the faint-hearted!
Features
- Facilities
- Seats: 45
- Private dining available
- Food and Drink
- Wines under £30: 20
- Wines over £30: 945
About the area
To the west of East Anglia is Cambridgeshire, a county best known as the home to the university that makes up the second half of ‘Oxbridge’ (the other half is Oxford). As well as its globally renowned educational credentials, it also has a rich natural history; much of its area is made up of reclaimed or untouched fens
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