Harden's says
Alex Rushmer, who closed his Cambridge restaurant Hole in the Wall in 2018, has opened another place in the city centre, with his former sous chef, Lawrence Butler.
Harden's survey result
Summary
“Incredibly inventive vegetarian cooking and lovely staff!” continue to inspire nothing but high praise from the very dedicated fan club of Alex Rushmer’s small, ethically driven and sustainably sourced venue. “It really does not get any better than this place. Who cares that it’s meat-free... it’s just fabulous, tasty food”.
Summary
Former MasterChef finalist Alex Rushmer’s follow-up (est. 2019) to the nearby Hole in the Wall in Little Wilbraham “goes from strength to strength”, offering what’s clearly a “top gastronomic experience” (and, for one reporter, “a favourite restaurant of all time”); the rather “eye-opening” plant-based menu uses only local, ethical and regeneratively grown produce, but this is “such clever food you barely notice that there is no meat”.
Summary
“So stunningly good” – there’s “no need for meat or fish” at Alex Rushmer’s “innovative and exciting” venture: “who cares if it’s vegan/veggie or not? This is simply outstanding tasty food which will totally blow you away”. The former MasterChef finalist ran the Hole in the Wall in nearby Little Wilbraham before launching here with Lawrence Butler in 2019. Top Tip – “the focaccia and yeast butter is a revelation”.
Summary
“Wow! Veggie heaven!” – an “incredibly creative use of vegetables” contributes to a “tasty tasting menu” at former MasterChef finalist Alex Rushmer's local/ethical two-year-old (in what was a branch of Subway!), run in tandem with his former sous chef, Lawrence Butler. NB – you’ll need to book way in advance – not least if you opt for the four-seater chef’s table with views of the open kitchen.
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38-40 Mill Road, Cambridge, CB1 2AD
Restaurant details
Vanderlyle Restaurant Diner Reviews
"There is no doubt that the food is inventive, clever and good to eat. But. The tyranny of tasting menus is amplified here with each of the many courses contains several or more 'items' so the whole meal becomes a blur of small tastes. The stuffed fig, lasagne stood out, but the compressed tomato was bland. The policy of not starting a wine flight until about 1/3 or the way through the meal is accompanied by a hard sell to pay for extra drinks while you wait for the flight to take off - 4 glasses of mediocre wine (I except the sparkling Chilford Hall) is poor value. SO much to like but much to irritate."
Prices
 Drinks |
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| Wine per bottle | £30.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £3.00 |
 Extras |
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| Bread | £0.00 |
| Service | 10.00% |
38-40 Mill Road, Cambridge, CB1 2AD
Opening hours
| Monday | CLOSED |
| Tuesday | 6 pm‑11 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 pm‑11 pm |
| Thursday | 6 pm‑11 pm |
| Friday | 6 pm‑11 pm |
| Saturday | CLOSED |
| Sunday | CLOSED |
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