
Galleria Restaurant Cambridge
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About Galleria Restaurant Cambridge
Galleria Restaurant Cambridge is an independent, family-run restaurant in Cambridge, at 33 Bridge St at the foot of Magdalene Bridge, opposite St John's and Magdalene Colleges. Two balconies overlook the River Cam, and punting boats pass by the river tables. The restaurant serves lunch, dinner and cocktails, and sea bass is a recurring dish on the menu. Balcony seating is limited, and a river table is not guaranteed when the restaurant is busy. Reservations are required and can be made by phone. Halal food is served, and a private dining room is available for groups.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingParking
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, restroom, seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids · High chairs · Kids' menu
- DietaryHalal food · Vegan options · Vegetarian options
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention riverside balcony tables, sea bass, English Garden cocktail and Thai chicken coconut risotto.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention riverside balcony tables, sea bass, English Garden cocktail and Thai chicken coconut risotto.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often return to the riverside balcony, where tables over the River Cam let diners watch punting boats glide by, and several celebrating anniversaries and birthdays describe being fitted in at short notice. The sea bass is the dish named most, with one calling it among the best they have tried and another praising its sweet potato mash and sauce. Close behind are the Thai chicken with coconut risotto, the beetroot salad with halloumi, the pastry basket starter and the English Garden cocktail, while one reviewer calls the dessert delicious. Servers are repeatedly described as friendly, personable and helpful. The recurring complaint is about the food. One diner found the portions small, with a seafood linguine of three mussels and three prawns that arrived lukewarm, and another found the cauliflower steak so hard it needed a steak knife. One family marking a daughter's birthday had a glass of prosecco bought for her by the staff.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often return to the riverside balcony, where tables over the River Cam let diners watch punting boats glide by, and several celebrating anniversaries and birthdays describe being fitted in at short notice. The sea bass is the dish named most, with one calling it among the best they have tried and another praising its sweet potato mash and sauce. Close behind are the Thai chicken with coconut risotto, the beetroot salad with halloumi, the pastry basket starter and the English Garden cocktail, while one reviewer calls the dessert delicious. Servers are repeatedly described as friendly, personable and helpful. The recurring complaint is about the food. One diner found the portions small, with a seafood linguine of three mussels and three prawns that arrived lukewarm, and another found the cauliflower steak so hard it needed a steak knife. One family marking a daughter's birthday had a glass of prosecco bought for her by the staff.
Featured reviews
- Tracy Ross
“Lovely little find while out punting. We popped in to see if we could book a table., for the evening we wanted somewhere nice to celebrate our anniversary. The guy was so lovely and very accommodating. The food was amazing, our waiter Damian was so lovely and friendly would absolutely recommend this place.”
- Marxie
“Visited 20/07, 3 people. Total bill approx £135. Location 10/10. Service 9/10. Food 7/10. Whilst the food was presented beautifully, I was surprised at the portion sizes and was still left wanting more after a starter and main. Starter of muscles and a prawn dish which we shared between 3 people. Seabass - fish was cooked beautifully, the sweet potato mash was tasty and the sauce really made the dish. Seafood linguine - despite what it looks like on the photo, the portion was pretty small. The pasta was cooked nicely, 3 mussels and 3 prawns, but both these dishes were lukewarm. The dish also needed a drizzle of sauce to finish it off.”
- Merrick Williams
“A must-try for Cambridge visitors. Their balcony hosts the only true riverside tables in the city - perfect for watching the punting boats glide by while enjoying their exquisite cuisine and high quality of service.”
- Jason Lee
“Omg we had such an amazing dinner here! Not only was the view of the river spectacular, the service here was also top notch. The food here was amazing as well (one of the best sea bass I’ve ever tried!) Thank you Aamir, Milly and Marta for the amazing dinner here! You guys have rlly made it an unforgettable 45th birthday for my mum!”
- Waverly Li
“Update 2025: The food was absolutely delicious, the staff were incredibly friendly, and being able to dine by the river while enjoying the view was pure happiness. ——— Review from 2022: It’s our second visit, and we are still amazed at the quality of the food, and friendliness of the staff.”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
“Riverside Dining in the Heart of Cambridge Galleria is an independent, family-run restaurant overlooking the River Cam, located at the foot of Magdalene Bridge opposite St John’s and Magdalene Colleges. Enjoy lunch, dinner, cocktails and drinks in one of Cambridge’s most picturesque settings, with two riverside balconies offering beautiful views of the River Cam. Whether you’re joining us for a relaxed lunch, dinner, drinks by the river or a special celebration, Galleria offers a warm and welcoming setting in the heart of historic Cambridge. Proud member of Visit Cambridge and welcoming locals and visitors alike.”
- Great cocktails
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great wine list
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
Amenities
- Wi-Fi
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Parking
- Accepts reservations
- Outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed
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- Takeout
- Dine-in
- Family-friendly
- Vegan options
- Bar onsite
- Cozy
- Offerings· 11
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Free water refills
- Halal food
- Hard liquor
- Private dining room
- Small plates
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
- Pet-friendly· 1
- Dogs allowed outside
- Planning· 3
- Lunch reservations recommended
- Reservations required
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Service options· 2
- Curbside pickup
- Onsite services
- Dining options· 7
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Counter service
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Crowd· 4
- Groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Tourists
- Transgender safespace
- Highlights· 4
- Great cocktails
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great wine list
- Facilities· 1
- Restroom
- Atmosphere· 4
- Casual
- Romantic
- Trendy
- Upscale
- Accessibility· 2
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
- Family-friendly· 3
- Good for kids
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Location
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| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Galleria Restaurant CambridgeOutdoor seating · Vegan options · Vegetarian options | 4.4844 | — | £20–60 | riverside balcony tables, sea bass, English Garden cocktail |
| Kobe Steakhouse CambridgeOutdoor seating · Vegetarian options · Wheelchair accessible | 4.6387 | 0 mi | — | wagyu steaks, kobe sampler, birthday celebrations |
| The OratorOutdoor seating · Vegan options · Vegetarian options | 4.2930 | 0.1 mi | £20–50 | burger, outdoor garden seating, signature gin & tonic |
| Hong Kong Fusion | 3.6504 | 0.1 mi | — | baked pork chop rice, sui mai dumplings, claypot rice |
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