If you are struggling to choose where to eat in Cambridgeshire, you might want to take these recommendations into consideration
If you are only visiting Cambridgeshire for a short period of time or do not want to spend money on a meal you are not sure you are going to enjoy, you might be on the lookout for some recommendations. There is no one better to get a restaurant recommendation from than a top chef.
Adebola Adeshina is the chef patron at the Chubby Castor, which can be found just outside of Peterborough. Mr Adeshina recently shared three of his favourite places to enjoy a meal in the county.
Whether you want a sit down meal or a quick coffee on the go, you might want to add these places to your must-visit list. You can find out which food spots he would recommend visiting when you are in the area below.
1. The Yard Castor
Location: 34A Peterborough Rd, Peterborough PE5 7AX
Found at the back of the Chubby Castor, the Yard Castor offers guests a place to enjoy a meal either outdoors or looking over the garden in the conservatory. The restaurant is known for its “posh pizzas” that are made in a wood fired oven that can be eaten at the Yard Castor or as a takeaway.
Mr Adesina said: “I think the number one obviously has to be the Yard for me simply because in the summer, I get to stay away in a corner somewhere where there is all this greenery. I can go under the trees and hide away from everybody else and enjoy that peace. I think that’s one of my favourite places to be when the weather is nice.”
2. Browns
Location: 23 Trumpington St, Cambridge CB2 1QA
Found in the old site of Addenbrooke’s Hospital, Browns offers guests the best of British cuisine on its a la carte menu as well as Sunday roasts and afternoon teas. The restaurant often has a lot of special deals and set menus so you can enjoy your meal out for less money.
On the restaurant, Mr Adesina added: “When I’m in the city of Cambridge itself, I like Browns. I think what they do as a business owner and as a chef, it’s great. I love what they do, the ambience and the service, it’s just relaxing. It’s nothing over the top. You get what you pay for and it’s just a nice vibe to be around.”
3. The Cambridge Oven
Location: 44 Hills Rd, Cambridge CB2 1LA
If you want somewhere to pop in for a quick coffee, you might want to try the Cambridge Oven. This tiny bakery makes it artisan breads and pastries from scratch everyday and also offers filled sandwiches you can takeaway and its popular cruffins, which is a mix between a croissant and a muffin.
Mr Adesina said: “I went to this café I think about a year ago. I remember I went to have a tour of Cambridge University with my children and that was one of the places we stopped off to have a coffee. So if you are in the area, that’s one of the places I recommend.”