Harden's says
Another 'accessible all-day dining' brasserie offering from The Ivy stable is slated to open in central Cambridge in spring 2018. The dusk till dawn restaurant will serve breakfast, elevenses, weekend brunch, lunch, afternoon tea, light snacks, dinner and cocktails.
Harden's survey result
Summary
“Gorgeous decor, reminiscent of the London theatreland original with something of an Americanised rework”, makes this notably popular branch of the national chain by all accounts a “reliable and stylish destination for a family meal” – “the food is absolutely fine: nothing to complain about, if also unremarkable”.
Summary
“Our go-to for breakfast on a Saturday in Cambridge” – with its “beautiful art deco-ish dining room”, this branch of the glossy national chain has a cohort of fans who reckon it’s “always a pleasure” to visit. Worth considering, in this still underserved university city.
Summary
Like the other links in Richard Caring’s ubiquitous national chain, this “bustling” brasserie is a “very slick operation, with great decor”, and it’s useful for “breakfast that will set you up for the day” or “lunch on a shopping trip to Cambridge”. But although it’s consistently decently rated and thought to be “a nice clone”, it “has lost any magic associated with the Theatreland original”.
Summary
“A lovely bright and cheerful room, with good food and special touches” make this glossy British brasserie from Richard Caring’s chain a useful option for many in the Varsity town – although, like its many siblings around the country, it “lacks the glitter of the London original”.
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Have you eaten at The Ivy Cambridge Brasserie?
16 Trinity Street, Cambridge, CB2 1TB
Restaurant details
The Ivy Cambridge Brasserie Restaurant Diner Reviews
"Gorgeous decor, reminiscent of the theatre land original, but with something of an Americanised rework. The menu is wide and a bit non-thematic, but others would say it offers some bf for everyone (including vegans). The food was absolutely fine, nothing to complain about, but also unremarkable. "
Prices
| Availability | 2 courses | 3 courses |  |
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| Always | £20.95 |  |
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Traditional European menu
| Starter | Main | Veggies | Pudding |
|---|---|---|---|
| £13.50 | £25.95 | £5.50 | £8.95 |
| Drinks |
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| Wine per bottle | £58.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £4.50 |
| Extras |
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| Service | 10.00% |
16 Trinity Street, Cambridge, CB2 1TB
Opening hours
| Monday | 8:30 am‑11 pm |
| Tuesday | 8:30 am‑11 pm |
| Wednesday | 8:30 am‑11 pm |
| Thursday | 8:30 am‑11 pm |
| Friday | 8:30 am‑11 pm |
| Saturday | 8:30 am‑11 pm |
| Sunday | 8:30 am‑10 pm |
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