Gonville Kitchen

4.3

4 Reviews

£26 to £40

Tapas / Small Plates

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2 people

Nov 30, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 6 times today

Experiences are available.

Charming
Good for business meals
Great for scenic views

Welcome to Gonville Kitchen, Cambridge's vibrant small plate restaurant for sharing Peruvian and Italian flavours. Our menu of small plates, crafted with locally sourced ingredients, offers an authentic experience with the finest seasonal produce. Allow our team to take you on a journey through the menu, whether you need insight on popular dishes or know exactly what takes your fancy, we’re here to help.

Enjoy a casual, naturally lit atmosphere perfect for socialising with friends and family or for a relaxed working lunch. Start your evening with a wine from our extensive wine list or perhaps a signature cocktail. Cheers to the weekend, a long-overdue reunion or a spontaneous lunch and take in the spectacular views of Parker's Piece from our outdoor terrace.

Gonville Kitchen is the ultimate tapas restaurant in Cambridge for a memorable, small plates dining experience. Pull up a chair and experience the flavours.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Tapas / Small Plates, Afternoon Tea, Contemporary Italian
Hours of operation
Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Afternoon Tea Daily 2:30 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Daily 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
01223 366611
Website
https://gonvillehotel.co.uk/dining/restaurant-in-cambridge
Payment options
AMEX, Cash not accepted, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Cosmin
Private party facilities
From birthdays and graduation celebrations to anniversaries and wedding receptions, Gonville Hotel can cater to a range of capacities all within our hotel adorned with modern elegance in the heart of Cambridge.

Location
2 Gonville Pl, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire CB1 1LY
Neighborhood
Cambridge
Parking details
Hotel Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Festive Afternoon Tea
£16.00 - £32.00 per person
Prepaid
Nov 15, 2024 - Jan 5, 2025
Afternoon tea at Gonville Hotel is always a good idea, but at Christmas it’s particularly special with a brilliant seasonal menu that includes cranberry scones and orange and cinnamon macarons. You might want to book one of the hotel’s Bentleys to take you to your next destination as you’ll be far too full to walk or cycle. Festive afternoon tea is served everyday beginning 15th November. Please note, free-from Afternoon Tea bookings require at least 24 hours to prepare for any allergies or dietary requirements.
Boxing Day Lunch
£23.75 - £47.50 per person
Prepaid
Dec 26, 2024 only
Escape the city with a drive out to The Fens or visit the picturesque village of Grantchester located just a few miles out of Cambridge. Return for our Boxing Day Family Feast served from 12pm. Please note a pre order is required for all bookings - you will be contacted directly.
Christmas Day Lunch
£20.00 - £142.50 per person
Prepaid
Dec 25, 2024 only
Chef’s menu will feature the traditional Christmas dishes, along with some twists on the classics! In the afternoon, relax in the comfort of our Atrium Bar before watching the King’s speech, accompanied by tea and mince pies. Gonville Hotel offers the perfect setting for a memorable Christmas and New Year. Take the stress out of Christmas Day by booking our 7 Course lunch with all the trimmings in either our beautiful Atrium or stunning Gonville Kitchen Restaurant overlooking Cambridge’s historic Parker’s Piece. Please note a pre order is required for all bookings - you will be contacted directly.

D'Vine Inzolia£28.00
- 175ml£9.00
- Bottle£28.00
Santa Rita 8KM Sauvignon Blanc, Central Valley£29.00
Chile
- 175ml£9.50
- Bottle£29.00
Drifting Chardonnay£36.00
USA
- 175ml£11.50
- Bottle£36.00
Yealands Block L5 Sauvignon Blanc£40.00
New Zealand
- 175ml£13.50
- Bottle£40.00
Bolla Pinot Grigio£32.00
Italy
Picpoul de Pinet, Belle Perle£35.00
France
Paco & Lola Albariño Rías Baixas£42.00
Spain
Morgassi Superiore Volo Gavi del Comune di Gavi DOCG£46.00
Italy
La Chablisienne Chablis Seine£55.00
France
Sancerre, La Grande Châtelaine de Joseph Mellot£75.00
France

Red Wines

D'Vine Cabernet Sauvignon£28.00
Italy
- 175ml£9.00
- Bottle£28.00
Santa Rita 8KM Merlot, Central Valley£29.00
Chile
- 175ml£9.50
- Bottle£29.00
Reign of Terroir Pinotage£32.00
South Africa
- 175ml£10.50
- Bottle£32.00
Tomero Malbec£39.00
Argentina
- 175ml£12.50
- Bottle£39.00
Don Jacobo Crianza Seleccion Vino Ecológica, Organic Bodegas Corral£36.00
Spain
St Hallett Faith Shiraz£42.00
Australia
Yealands Single Estate Pinot Noir£44.00
New Zealand
Chateau Ste Michelle Indian Wells Cabernet Sauvignon 2020, Washington State£50.00
USA
Riva Leone Barolo£55.00
Italy
Châteauneuf-du-Pape La Bernardine, M. Chapoutier£75.00
France

Rosé Wines

Vinuva Pinot Grigio Rosato£29.50
Italy
Journeys End Wild Child Grenache Rose£32.00
South Africa
Reserve des Bertrands Côtes de Provence£38.00
France

Sparkling Wines

Galanti Prosecco Spumante DOC Extra Dry£11.00
Italy
Galanti Prosecco Spumante DOC Extra Dry£34.00
Italy
Bottega Poeti Rosato Spumante Brut£11.50
Italy
Bottega Poeti Rosato Spumante Brut£36.00
Italy
Ridgeview Bloomsbury Brut NV£55.00
England
Codorníu Zero Alcohol Free Sparkling Wine£25.00
Spain

Champagne

Bouché Père et Fils Cuvée Réservé Brut£14.00
Bouché Père et Fils Cuvée Réservé Brut£49.00
Lanson Père et Fils£75.00
Lanson Le Rosé£85.00
Pommery Brut Royal£80.00
Pommery Brut Royal Rose£90.00
Bollinger Special Cuvée Brut NV£95.00

Cocktails

Pornstar Martini£12.00
vodka, Passoã, lime, pineapple, vanilla syrup, prosecco shot
Espresso Martini£12.00
vodka, Kahlúa, espresso, vanilla syrup
Margarita£12.50
tequila, Cointreau, lime
Mojito£12.00
rum, lime, mint, soda
Negroni£12.50
gin, Campari, sweet vermouth
Old Fashioned£12.00
whiskey, Angostura Bitters, orange
Amaretto Sour£12.00
amaretto, egg white, lemon, cherry bitters
Long Island£12.00
vodka, rum, gin, tequila, Cointreau, lemon juice, Coca Cola

Signature Cocktails

Gonville Eaton Mess£12.50
amaretto, cherry brandy, cream, pineapple, white chocolate syrup, fresh berries
Secret Garden£12.50
vodka, Lillet Blanc, strawberries, elderflower, soda
Burnt Breakfast Martini£14.00
Aperol, grapefruit, lemon, gin, marmalade, egg white, apple
Cherrytini£15.00
vodka, cherry brandy, cherry bitters

What people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3

4.3 based on all time ratings

4.1Food
4.4Service
4.3Ambience
4Value

Noise • Energetic

4 Reviews

V
Vicki
London
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We booked the Festive afternoon tea, paying extra for prosecco and mulled wine, a couple of months in advance for a birthday treat whilst in Cambridge. Unfortunately, the mulled wine was still 'cooking' ? at the time of our sitting (It's not as if it was a last-minute booking) We were upgraded to champagne, which was very nice for myself, as I enjoyed both glasses as my husband isn't a lover of champagne. It was very disappointing that the mulled wine was not available, especially as it was a festive afternoon tea. The rest of the hotel was beautiful decorated for Christmas, but there were no Christmas decorations in the area where we were seated, so didn't feel very festive. On a positive note, the sandwiches were lovely and fresh, and they did swap one of the fillings for us. There was a very good selection of teas and a good variety of scones and cakes.
Gonville KitchenResponded 1 day ago
Dear Vicki Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us. We’re glad to hear that you enjoyed parts of your visit, and thank you for sharing how we can make your next experience even better. Your feedback is important to us as we work to improve, so please feel free to reach out if there’s anything specific you’d like to share. We hope to welcome you back again soon! Thank you, Emma
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Can
Cambridge
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 15, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The staff were so kind and attentive. They offered us an extra Prosecco as we were celebrating a birthday. We also loved the scones; they were not sugary and were so crispy on the outside. The savory options could be improved.
Gonville KitchenResponded 1 day ago
Dear Can Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your experience with us and that we could make your visit special. It’s always a pleasure to serve you, and your kind words mean a lot to our team. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Thank you, Emma
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B
Barry
Cincinnati
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 3, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Food portion seemed small for the price. 6 finger sandwich slivers, 3 scones, and 2 cakes/pastries. Much smaller portioned compared to Parker’s and Six. Service was okay, but not very attentive. Had to ask for water, sugar, refills, and clarification on bill (paid in advance but tried to charge again at restaurant) Experience did not quite deliver for the cost of afternoon tea.
Gonville KitchenResponded on November 4, 2024
Dear Barry Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us. We’re glad to hear that you enjoyed parts of your visit, and thank you for sharing about how we can make your next experience even better. Your feedback is important to us as we work to improve, so please feel free to reach out if there’s anything specific you’d like to share - restaurant@gonvillehotel.co.uk We hope to welcome you back again soon! Thank you, Emma
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Laurence
Cambridge
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 31, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A beautiful place with impeccable service. Food was absolutely delicious. Strongly recommended.
Gonville KitchenResponded on November 4, 2024
Dear Laurence Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your experience with us and that we could make your visit special. It’s always a pleasure to serve you, and your kind words mean a lot to our team. - your thanks have been passed onto our waiter. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Thank you, Emma
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FAQs

Gonville Kitchen is rated 4.3 stars by 4 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 30, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 6 times today

Experiences are available.

2 Gonville Pl, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire CB1 1LY

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighborhood
Cambridge
Hours of operation
Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Afternoon Tea Daily 2:30 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Daily 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Tapas / Small Plates, Afternoon Tea, Contemporary Italian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Hotel Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Cash not accepted, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Cosmin
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://gonvillehotel.co.uk/dining/restaurant-in-cambridge
Phone number
01223 366611
Private party facilities
From birthdays and graduation celebrations to anniversaries and wedding receptions, Gonville Hotel can cater to a range of capacities all within our hotel adorned with modern elegance in the heart of Cambridge.

Gonville Kitchen

Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information

Festive Afternoon Tea

Boxing Day Lunch

Christmas Day Lunch

White Wines

D'Vine Inzolia£28.00

Santa Rita 8KM Sauvignon Blanc, Central Valley£29.00

Drifting Chardonnay£36.00

Yealands Block L5 Sauvignon Blanc£40.00

Bolla Pinot Grigio£32.00

Picpoul de Pinet, Belle Perle£35.00

Paco & Lola Albariño Rías Baixas£42.00

Morgassi Superiore Volo Gavi del Comune di Gavi DOCG£46.00

La Chablisienne Chablis Seine£55.00

Sancerre, La Grande Châtelaine de Joseph Mellot£75.00

Red Wines

D'Vine Cabernet Sauvignon£28.00

Santa Rita 8KM Merlot, Central Valley£29.00

Reign of Terroir Pinotage£32.00

Tomero Malbec£39.00

Don Jacobo Crianza Seleccion Vino Ecológica, Organic Bodegas Corral£36.00

St Hallett Faith Shiraz£42.00

Yealands Single Estate Pinot Noir£44.00

Chateau Ste Michelle Indian Wells Cabernet Sauvignon 2020, Washington State£50.00

Riva Leone Barolo£55.00

Châteauneuf-du-Pape La Bernardine, M. Chapoutier£75.00

Rosé Wines

Vinuva Pinot Grigio Rosato£29.50

Journeys End Wild Child Grenache Rose£32.00

Reserve des Bertrands Côtes de Provence£38.00

Sparkling Wines

Galanti Prosecco Spumante DOC Extra Dry£11.00

Galanti Prosecco Spumante DOC Extra Dry£34.00

Bottega Poeti Rosato Spumante Brut£11.50

Bottega Poeti Rosato Spumante Brut£36.00

Ridgeview Bloomsbury Brut NV£55.00

Codorníu Zero Alcohol Free Sparkling Wine£25.00

Champagne

Bouché Père et Fils Cuvée Réservé Brut£14.00

Bouché Père et Fils Cuvée Réservé Brut£49.00

Lanson Père et Fils£75.00

Lanson Le Rosé£85.00

Pommery Brut Royal£80.00

Pommery Brut Royal Rose£90.00

Bollinger Special Cuvée Brut NV£95.00

Cocktails

Pornstar Martini£12.00

Espresso Martini£12.00

Margarita£12.50

Mojito£12.00

Negroni£12.50

Old Fashioned£12.00

Amaretto Sour£12.00

Long Island£12.00

Signature Cocktails

Gonville Eaton Mess£12.50

Secret Garden£12.50

Burnt Breakfast Martini£14.00

Cherrytini£15.00

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