Restaurant Twenty Two

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• G

  Google user

  ·1 month ago

  “A masterclass in modern dining. Housed inside a charmingly converted Victorian townhouse, this intimate neighbourhood gem turns local Cambridgeshire produce into pure magic across an ambitious full tasting menu. Between the exceptional food and the effortless, welcoming front-of-house team, Restaurant 22 stands out as one of the most delightfully unfussy, relaxed Michelin-starred dining experiences you could ever hope to visit.”

• G

  Google user

  ·2 months ago

  “We came to Restaurant 22 to celebrate my partner's 40th birthday. It was an exceptional experience, with friendly and attentive service and the most incredible tasting and beautifully prepared food. The restaurant is cosy with minimal decor which really works in the old building and allows the stained glass window to be the star of the decor. The birthday card and treat were a thoughtul touch. Michelin star food and service but without pretentiousness which makes you feel welcome. This is our second visit to Restaurant 22 and based on this latest visit, we can't wait to return.”

• G

  Google user

  ·4 months ago

  “Produce is fresh - the asparagus in particular was cooked to perfection, deliciously tender. However, there was no consistent theme running through the menu. The restaurant is a bit cold, diners are seated in somewhat close quarters and the upstairs area is rather dark. We were served by a new member of staff for each course which was rather confusing. A decent fine dining experience, probably unrivalled in Cambridge but not remarkable. Room for improvement!”

• G

  Google user

  ·8 months ago

  “The food is the art! Beautifully decorated dish with excellent signature wine pairing! The service was super attentive and wonderful”

• G

  Google user

  ·10 months ago

  “I went here for a birthday lunch and I would give it a 4.75, but rounded up to a 5 because a 4 would be in injustice. We got the discovery wine pairing and it was okay but not super imaginative. We probably should have gone for the signature wine pairing or made our own selection. The menu was: Nocellara olives: Good. Hechfield, pickled walnut: Good. Native lobster, sea buckthorn, gochugaru: Exceptional and very interesting. It was my first time eating something that I expected to be solid but it was not. It was surprising and delightful. The lobster taste was subtle and very enjoyable. Yorkshire Longhorn beef and fermented mushroom: Exceptional and also very interesting. I loved the fermented mushroom leafs. Bead and butter: this was my favourite, the brioche was mind blowing and I loved the peaty and the mushroom butter. I had dreams about this after. Newlyn mackerel, jalapeño, Flourish tomato: Very good. The jalapeño ceviche/tartar was fun. Rose veal sweetbread, sweetcorn, vadouvan, black lime: Exceptional and very interesting. It was my first time trying sweetbread and I was pleasantly surprised. Wild Cornish sea bream, girolles, courgette, basil: Very good. This was perfectly cooked and deliciously paired with girolles. St Bride’s duck, salted blackcurrant, beetroot, duck liver: Exceptional. It was perfectly paired with the current and the beets. I particularly liked the liver as well as the dumpling. Amalfi lemon, marigold, almond ice cream: Exceptional. This was refreshing and the perfect thing to have between the duck and the desert. Pedro Ximenez, tonic, Manjari 64%, Tahitian vanilla: Very good. I really liked this. I was expecting the chocolate to be a lot but it was perfectly light. The birthday cake: was a very sweet touch. We didn’t get the petite fours but we wanted them. We weren’t offered the option because we chose to get an aperitif before we wanted to order the petite fours. By the time they came back we were ready to leave anyway. This is the reason why it didn’t get a perfect 5 in my books is because the service was not great at the end of the meal. We were just kind of left upstairs without being given the option to order anything else or pay our bill for a bit too long. We were stilling there waiting for them to come back for about 10-15min. It was a shame to end on that note. Was it worth the cost? Yes. The thing that put us off a bit did not make it not worth it because the rest of the service was impeccable.”

• G

  Google user

  ·1 year ago

  “Everything was magnificent from start to finish. The testing menu was versatile and original. It was a 2 h experience worth all the money. We tried for the first time the soft drinks pairing and that was fantastic. The service was spotless, all the courses were timely served and well explained. Definitely a must go if you are a gastronomic enthusiast.”

• G

  Google user

  ·1 year ago

  “We attended this wonderful restaurant to celebrate our 10 year wedding anniversary. It's a real hidden gem, the food was phenomenal, and we've visited and tried many tasting menus in London and a few around the world. You can tell that the chefs and team have put an immense amount of effort into curating a beautiful and tasty menu. The flavours were amazing, each course was a taste explosion! And stunning to look at as well. The wine flight was also perfect, introducing us to many types we haven't tried before. The staff were great, so friendly, professional yet knowledgeable. We had such a great time and would highly recommend.”

• G

  Google user

  ·1 year ago

  “An outstanding tasting menu, with exceptionally well selected wines in both price levels of wine flights. These guys deserve their Michelin Star for the food and impeccable service. Each course presented beautifully and carefully described. The more expensive wine flight was amazing, such quality but not necessarily from “obvious” locations. Located in an old town house, the atmosphere seems quite intimate, no need for harsh Muzak in the background, lots of care and attention to detail.”

• G

  Google user

  ·1 year ago

  “A Truly Exceptional Dining Experience at Restaurant Twenty Two I walked in without a booking, yet was warmly welcomed by Piers, the restaurant manager, who went out of his way to accommodate me with a table. He was incredibly professional—especially during the wine service. He patiently walked me through the menu, helped me pair the perfect wine with my food, and I genuinely admired the calm and confident way he managed both the team and the dining room. I was served by Annabel and Jemima, both of whom added so much to the experience. Annabel was poised, knowledgeable, and confident—she clearly knew the menu inside out and shared thoughtful insights about each dish. Her warm and professional manner made the meal feel truly special. Jemima, although new to the team, was equally delightful—warm, welcoming, and genuine. She gave her first-ever dish explanation to me, and I have to say, she did an excellent job. Together, the whole team made this a standout evening. It’s rare to feel so looked after in such a refined yet relaxed setting. I’ll absolutely be returning.”

• G

  Google user

  ·1 year ago

  “We had such a lovely lunch at Restaurant 22 :) and our first time visiting since they have had their really well-deserved Michelin star! Everything was absolutely delicious, and the staff were brilliant at making you feel relaxed and welcomed. We loved everything, but the mackerel dish, sweetbread dish, and deserts were our highlights! (And the laminated brioche - we could have eaten 10 of these!) Thanks so much!”