The Oak Bistro

4.8

344 Reviews

£25 and under

British

A firm favourite and iconic Cambridge bistro that's passionate about quality food and impeccable but unfussy service. The menu offers classic British and European dishes, home-made using traditional recipes and quality ingredients, matched with an extensive, hand-curated wine list. Set in a Grade II listed building, the Bistro offers an elegant dining experience in the heart of Cambridge city. Inside, there is comfortable banquette seating, dark wood and exposed brickwork, with original paintings by Cambridge artist Nicholas Juett. Hidden from view is further seating in a delightful garden courtyard – perfect for dining in fair weather – with covers, blankets, lighting and heating just in case. In the daytime, it’s ideal for business lunches, meeting friends or even lunching on your own with a newspaper; in the evenings, customers flock for a romantic meals, dinner parties with friends and special occasions.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
British, European, French
Hours of operation
Lunch Tue–Sat 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:30 pm–9:30 pm
Phone number
01223 323361
Website
http://www.theoakbistro.co.uk/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
6, Lensfield Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire CB2 1EG
Neighborhood
Cambridge
Parking details
None
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wine

What 344 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.9Service
4.8Ambience
4.8Value

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344 Reviews

L
Luke
Berkshire
14 reviews
4.0
14 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
I like the Oak Bistro is a nice place to dine, Is the first time I’ve eaten there and it was wonderful experience, the whole place has a nice, warm atmosphere. The Set menu 2 courses £22 good value for money I must say.
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Mike
VIP
London
71 reviews
4.0
71 reviews
Dined on February 4, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
First time here. Very pleasant experience over lunch.
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OCfoodie
VIP
Orange County
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on October 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Celebrated our anniversary and everything was perfect! Amazing food, service and ambiance. Beef Wellington was incredible.
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Zander
Edinburgh
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 2, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very welcoming relaxed atmosphere, well cooked classic food with decent sized portions. Very happy they could accommodate for my odd request I had for my partner, it was a lovely enjoyable evening. Thank you and would defiantly recommend this restaurant.
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Donna
Greater Boston
38 reviews
5.0
38 reviews
Dined on August 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding personal attention from the staff due to my dietary issues, but I saw they are that attentive to all their guests. The outside covered dining area is one of the loveliest I have ever been in. The lunch was very tasty too.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
VIP
Cambridge
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on June 25, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A lovely place with nice lights and paintings on the wall. The food was amazing and the staff very attentive. We had tried to book several times before but was always fully booked. We can certainly see why. We will definitely be going again.
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OpenTable Diner
London
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on March 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is truly one of the only restaurants that always delivers in every way, food and service are of highest quality. I have been coming here for over 10 years
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IANR
Cambridge
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on February 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had acgood evening so definitely will be going again.
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PaneVino
Cambridge
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 15, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Perfect lunch, starting with melt-in-your-mouth scallops and potted crab, then halibut and fish cakes, washed down with a crisp pinot grigio, finished with a trio of sorbet. Everything very good, the service, presentation of the dishes, seasoning, all spot on. Nothing whatsoever to complain about.
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John
Glasgow
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 23, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Completely blown away. Best restaurant experience I can remember. Service and food top drawer.
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6, Lensfield Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire CB2 1EG

Additional information

Neighborhood
Cambridge
Hours of operation
Lunch Tue–Sat 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:30 pm–9:30 pm
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
British, European, French
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
None
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wine

Website
http://www.theoakbistro.co.uk/
Phone number
01223 323361

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