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Gonville Kitchen, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire

Gonville Kitchen

3.7
3.7
10 Reviews
£26 to £40
Tapas / Small Plates

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2 people
7:00 PM
Experiences are available.
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
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.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • 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
  • 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.
  • 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.
    Festive Afternoon Tea Photo
  • Gonville Kitchen with a free glass of Prosecco

    Multiple dates available
    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.
    Gonville Kitchen with a free glass of Prosecco Photo
  • 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.
    Boxing Day Lunch Photo

What 10 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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3.7
3.7 based on recent ratings
  • 3.8Food
  • 3.9Service
  • 3.7Ambience
  • 3.4Value

NoiseEnergetic

10 Reviews
  1. Leanne

    Cambridge

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Nice Christmas atmosphere. Food was tasty although quite expensive for portion size. Was only one other table when we arrived but a few of the tables needed clearing away from afternoon tea. Had to change water glass and plate as weren’t clean. Nice outlook over Winter Wonderland.

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  2. Lisa

    Cambridge

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Took our daughter for her 21st birthday Very nice and relaxing for a special occasion x

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  3. Helen

    Cambridge

    4 reviews

    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    We had booked the festive afternoon tea at £32 each, it is not worth £32 each! You get 3-4 measly sandwiches, not Christmassy at all. The scones are lovely! I have a tree nut allergy, so I advised them of this and instead of any thought into this, they gave me a blueberry muffin and a small Christmas pudding (they contain nuts) as an alternative. Very disappointed with the whole experience and will not be back.

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  4. Jane

    Dorset

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on December 3, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    The waiter who served us was very friendly and helpful. The food was very tasty and nicely presented, the spicy rainbow carrots were a nice surprise The only slight issue was we didn't receive all the starters at the same time. For the main courses, the sides were served before one person had received their main. Would recommend this restaurant
    Gonville KitchenResponded on December 13, 2024
    Dear Jane Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us. We’re glad to hear that you enjoyed parts of your visit, and we’d love to learn more 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. We hope to welcome you back again soon! Thank you, Emma

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  5. Mick

    Cambridge

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 1, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    A very poor experience. A poor roast, with roast potatoes that hadn’t been roasted properly, beef not bad minimal vegetables didn’t even get the cauliflower cheese that was on the menu. Only two selection of desserts. And even put 12 1/2percent service charge on which they described as discretionary. But why put it on in the first place? If it is discretionary. Do not go there it is a cold dining room with poor food.
    Gonville KitchenResponded on December 13, 2024
    Dear Mick Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We’re very sorry to hear that your visit did not meet expectations, and we apologize for any disappointment caused. We’d appreciate the opportunity to learn more about where we fell short so we can work on making improvements. Your feedback is valuable in helping us provide a better experience for all our guests. Please feel free to reach out directly if there’s anything specific you’d like to discuss—we’re here to listen and to make things right. Thank you, Emma

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  6. Rachael

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    2.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 30, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    This place was a huge disappointment. No one goes to a nice restaurant and pays 30-40+ for a standard main dish to get such absolutely terrible service. We waited 30 minutes for a our first drink. Over an 1 hour 15 min for our food. They were out of half of the menu leaving really disappointing options. The food tasted good, but the portions were tiny and after waiting that long we were hungry. I had to eat again after I left the restaurant. We spent 160 GBP on a really disappointing meal. It's especially sad since my husband and I rarely get to go out for dinner. They charged us 15£ each for the smallest gin martini I have ever had. I will never go here again.
    Gonville KitchenResponded on December 13, 2024
    Dear Racheal Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We’re very sorry to hear that your visit did not meet expectations, and we apologize for any disappointment caused. We’d appreciate the opportunity to learn more about where we fell short so we can work on making improvements. Your feedback is valuable in helping us provide a better experience for all our guests. Please feel free to reach out directly if there’s anything specific you’d like to discuss—we’re here to listen and to make things right. Thank you, Emma

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  7. Vicki

    London

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 24, 2024

    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 on November 29, 2024
    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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  8. 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 on November 29, 2024
    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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  9. 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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  10. Laurence

    Cambridge

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 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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Gonville Kitchen is rated 3.7 stars by 10 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:00 PM
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Gonville Kitchen

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
  • 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.
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