Browns Cambridge in Cambridge

23 Trumpington St, Cambridge CB2 1QA, United Kingdom

★★★★☆
(2591 reviews)
Categories: Brasserie British restaurant

About

Part of a converted wing of the old Addenbrooke's Hospital, Browns is without a doubt one of the best places to eat in Cambridge. You'll find us located in the heart of the city close to the Fitzwilliam Museum, we're just around the corner from the Mathematical Bridge, and close to the River Cam. Be sure to join us for a relaxing, brasserie brunch, lunch, afternoon tea or dinner, made with quality, fresh, seasonal ingredients. Or if you don't fancy a meal, our expert, friendly team will look after you in our stylish cocktail bar area, where you can enjoy a crafted cocktail (or two), a glass of fine wine, or just Champagne and graze on some of our delicious bar snacks. Whatever the reason you can be certain it will be time well spent.

Website
browns-restaurants.co.uk
Address
23 Trumpington St, Cambridge CB2 1QA, United Kingdom
Plus Code
54XC+RH Cambridge, United Kingdom
Time Zone
Europe/London

Business Hours

Monday
10 AM–11 PM
Tuesday
10 AM–11 PM
Wednesday
11:30 AM–6 PM
Thursday
10 AM–11 PM
Friday
10 AM–11 PM
Saturday
10 AM–11 PM
Sunday
10 AM–6 PM

Services

Service options
Outdoor seating Delivery Takeaway Dine-in
Highlights
Great tea selection
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible seating Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
Alcohol Beer Cocktails Coffee Healthy options Late-night food Spirits Vegetarian options Wine
Dining options
Breakfast Brunch Lunch Dinner Dessert Seating
Amenities
Bar on site Toilets Wi-Fi Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
Casual Romantic Upmarket
Crowd
Family friendly Groups
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Credit cards Debit cards NFC mobile payments Credit cards
Children
High chairs Kids' menu
Parking
Free of charge street parking Paid street parking

Photos

Reviews

4.4
★★★★☆
2591 reviews

Most Mentioned

brunch (110) piano (44) afternoon tea (43) gluten free (19) scallops (19) lobster (16) christmas dinner (16) fish pie (15) scones (13) fishcakes (5)
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★★★★★
December 16, 2024

I had the pleasure of being served by Salim, and I must say, he is an exceptional bartender! From the moment I approached the bar, his attentiveness stood out. He was welcoming, engaging, and ensured that every detail of the service was flawless. Salim’s cocktail-making skills are top-notch; every drink he crafted was perfectly balanced and beautifully presented. He even took the time to recommend cocktails based on my preferences, which added a personal touch to the experience. The level of care and professionalism he demonstrated throughout my visit truly elevated the entire evening. It’s rare to find someone who combines such great service with genuine passion for what they do. Salim is a credit to the establishment, and I will definitely be returning for more of his amazing drinks and outstanding hospitality!

★★★★
December 14, 2024

Lovely atmosphere, especially for the Christmas period. The restaurant was quite busy but service was very good and attentive. Food felt a little overpriced and a it is hit and miss - the braised beef did not meet the expectations but fish platter was delicious

December 9, 2024

We waited for an hour for an awful breakfast! The drinks served were cold, waiting at the counter to be served! The restaurant only had 4 tables and the service was so slow. The waiter was clueless about everything we asked! Needs to be trained. The bacon was so dry and cold, mushrooms were burnt! Such a disappointment! The other plates were like half empty, the service unfortunately does not match the brand! What a pity!

★★★★★
December 9, 2024

Popped in for a cocktail and a couple of small plates. Service always spot on, despite how busy it was. Felt very festive too.

★★★★
November 26, 2024

Lovely restaurant in historic building on Trumpington Street, Cambridge. Triple height ceiling giving a spacious atmosphere. We were shown to our table and drinks order and menus given. Very good menu of different food than usual for Cambridge. We opted for the Lemon sole and Rib eye steak. Waited just a tiny bit too long for it but we had no starters…. We chose the sticky toffee pudding for dessert- yummy! Staff were efficient and courteous- not too familiar or pushy. Ps take a jacket or wrap to wear in the restaurant as it is a very big building to heat!! All in all enjoyable afternoon for a pre Christmas treat!

★★★★★
November 24, 2024

Excellent food quality and a lovely designed restaurant. The blade of beef was delicious. Service did get slower as the meal went on as we waited quite some time for desserts, but our server were very friendly and welcoming. The atmosphere was nice, a little loud at times but it was a busy lunch service. Table next to us had quite a few drinks so were quite disruptive towards the end of the meal.

★★★★
November 8, 2024

Had heard of this institution and as I trained as a nurse in 70s at Addenbrookes, wanted to visit for old times sake. Beautiful surroundings, tasteful furnishings. Shame no one playing piano. Wish I'd brought music with me! Food excellent. Main course of salmon and haddock fishcakes perfect temperature. Ideal sized portions for lunch. Attentive service. Would have appreciated a slice of lemon in jug of water, which sadly was tepid.

★★★★
November 7, 2024

A great setting and the traditional Browns offering of simple but nourishing food. Set in the heart of Cambridge academia Browns caters for all tastes in a beautiful building with many fine dining areas.

★★★★★
December 21, 2024

Great!

★★★★★
December 21, 2024

Carlo was the best bit about our whole night, thank you so much for such wonderful service and a very Merry Christmas!

★★★★★
December 21, 2024

Awesome food! Carlo was an incredible waiter!

★★★★★
December 21, 2024

Great service wallop

★★★★★
December 21, 2024

Food was really good, nice atmosphere and our server Abbie was very enthusiastic and friendly.

★★★★★
December 21, 2024

Stelio s was amazing

★★★★★
December 21, 2024

Stelios was looking after us. 5 star service

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2024

What s not to like about Browns; excellent service as always from Carlo!!!

★★★★★
December 20, 2024

Abbie, our waitress, was lovely and friendly. Service was generally quick and attentive, and all food and drinks very nice.

★★★★★
December 20, 2024

Food was delicious and Savannah was great! She provided prompt service and was really lovely. Will definitely come back, need the 7oz fillet and scallops again soon!

★★★★★
December 20, 2024

Came for a work Christmas meal, good food and service from Savannah! We were a group of 8 and didnt have to pay a deposit or choose in advance which was a bonus!

★★★★★
December 20, 2024

Savannah was very attentive and gave us the time we needed. Would recommend Food

★★★★★
December 20, 2024

Savannahs was amazing waitress. Food was great quality and tastes amazing. And good coffee too.

★★★★★
December 20, 2024

Food, service from Abdul and general feeling was great. Music was not loud so conversation was easy. The only negative thing was that it felt a bit cold in the restaurant and the music was turned up 5 mins before we left!

★★★★
December 20, 2024

Savannah was out server and she was fantastic

★★★★★
December 20, 2024

Lovely meal and great bar staff would recommend

★★★★★
December 20, 2024

Great service, bottle of Prosecco on arrival, would highly recommend for a works Christmas party or a romantic evening with your missus!

★★★★★
December 20, 2024

Just perfect

★★★★★
December 20, 2024

Stelios lovely waiter polite and fast

★★★★★
December 20, 2024

Stelios great service loveeee

★★★★★
December 20, 2024

This is an amazing place,, great atmosphere, the staff and management looked after us (8 people)so well, have been here before and will recommend and be back again very soon. Happy Christmas and Grazir Luca xx

★★★★★
December 20, 2024

Stelios was great made the experience so enjoyable Dietary restrictions: Catered to your needs Food : 5/5 |

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 20, 2024

Fantastic food. Great experience. Thanks Luca

★★★★★
December 20, 2024

Outstanding service recommended anytime

★★★★★
December 18, 2024

Abbie was a fantastic server :-). Friendliest we ve ever had in this Browns. X

★★★★
December 18, 2024

Browns had just had a refurb, looks very christmassy at the mo! Had a v nice Xmas lunch, Abbie took good care of us.

★★★★★
December 18, 2024

Fantastic, attentive, friendly service from Savannah and delicious food and drinks ( Sunday roast)

★★★★★
December 17, 2024

Carlo was fantastic! Will definitely be back!!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 17, 2024

Had a great night food was delicious and the discarded rum is perfect carlo was a great waiter

★★★★★
December 17, 2024

Great service and food

★★★★★
December 17, 2024

Amazing place great food Amazing service

★★★★★
December 17, 2024

I Came with my family for a celebration get together - the food was amazing with excellent service Our server was Carlo , he was very polite & very friendly, nothing was too much - a very kind gentleman. Thank you very much for a wonderful evening . Highly recommended

★★★★★
December 17, 2024

Lovely food and great service very friendly and great atmosphere

★★★★★
December 17, 2024

My server was carlo he was very polite and friendly. It was great service, lovely food and fast service. Would highly recommend to others

★★★
Local Guide
December 16, 2024

Visited Browns on Sunday night for Christmas dinner with my two young children. The setting and service were excellent. We had the festive set menu, whilst the food was delicious, the portions were rather small, and despite having a starter and a main I left hungry. I have no issue with paying a higher price for quality but it defeats the purpose if one leaves hungry. One small potato, two small carrots, and two slices of Turkey with a cocktail sausage were easily finished by my 9-year-old son.

★★★★★
December 16, 2024

Fantastic service and food for our large party of 50 people. Thank you so much to the team for making it another brilliant Christmas party for us. The food was delicious and hot and thank you for accommodating our last minute changes.

★★★★★
December 16, 2024

Brilliant service from stellios exceptional

★★★★★
December 16, 2024

Stelios is the best manager Abdul is a great server

★★★★★
December 16, 2024

Had some lunch on Sunday! Amazing ambiance and service from the Greek guy

★★★★★
December 16, 2024

Great service by Amanda & lovely food

★★★★
December 16, 2024

Food was great and service from our waiter Salvador was amazing

★★★★★
December 16, 2024

Salim s customer service was impeccable, couldn t have asked for anyone more patient and skilled. 10/10

★★★★★
December 15, 2024

goated

★★★
December 15, 2024

Came in for brunch, I understand that we were quite a large party, but we asked for tap water 3 different times before getting it, waited half an hour for our drinks to come, and a further 45 minutes for our food orders to get here.

December 15, 2024

Very pretty place but the service was awful. We had to ask three separate times for water for the table. A pot of tea took more than half an hour and our food an hour to arrive. Food was okay.

★★★★★
December 15, 2024

Lovely setting, good food and generous drinks for bottomless brunch. Highly recommended. Vegetarian options: Good options for vegetarians

★★★★
Local Guide
December 15, 2024

Good standard of service, food was enjoyable.

★★★★★
December 15, 2024

Stelios was amazing really great service so attentive

★★★
December 15, 2024

Food arrived really quickly, the bar area had a lovely ambiance We were only offered the set menu. Our server told us the service charge was not a tip and we could pay a tip separately in cash otherwise he would have to share with everyone else!!! I then showed my browns loyalty card apologising for not showing before paying and was told it was too late to add the booking to it. Wasn t a problem at the Ivy! Service was not bad but lacked friendliness and attentiveness and was quite shocked he asked for a separate tip

★★
December 15, 2024

The service is atrocious. Food is good. Overall, over priced. Food : 4/5

★★★★★
December 14, 2024

Lovely food always prepared freshly and quickly - highly recommend for any special occasion

★★★★★
December 14, 2024

The new restaurant is beautiful, and the food delicious.Abbie was great asset to the team

★★★★★
December 14, 2024

Abbie was an excellent waitress and helped to make our experience excellent .

★★★
Local Guide
December 14, 2024

Visited Browns for a Bottomless brunch with friends. I opted for Bellinis and chose the chicken burger from the GF menu. Chicken was a little dry but generally good and drinks were good. Staff were friendly and very attentive. There was a grill directly above us, which I can only assume was a vent or something to do with the air con. It was completely full of crud and clearly had not been cleaned for a long time. I would still go back and visit Browns as the food, drinks and staff were lovely but would love to see the cleaning taken up a notch.

★★★★★
December 14, 2024

Excellent service provide by Pietro. Definitely come back !!!!

December 14, 2024

We went there today as a group of five. The service was too slow, coffees were cold the dining area had no heating on. Food came 40 minutes late and after we asked the server. It was so apparent that the food had sat in the kitchen for a long time as eggs were cold bacon was like a piece of plastic and when mentioned the manager said sausages take 17 minutes to cook! Such a wonderful place with so little to offer in terms of food and service. We did not eat the food and just left.

★★★★★
December 14, 2024

A wonderful meal and server Pietro

★★★★★
December 14, 2024

Five star for Carlo! Super star!

★★★★★
December 14, 2024

I received prompt and attentive service from Carlo.

★★★★★
December 14, 2024

Carlo was a great host. Good food, good atmosphere.

★★★★★
December 14, 2024

Carlo is a star

★★★★★
December 14, 2024

Carlo was amazing The evening was perfect Food

★★★★★
December 14, 2024

Good service from Carlo!

★★★★★
December 14, 2024

Exceptional services from Carlo

★★★★★
December 14, 2024

For Carlo! Happy Christmas

★★★★★
December 14, 2024

Carlo is the best service!.

★★★★★
December 14, 2024

Nadia excellent

★★★★★
December 14, 2024

Nastya was an amazing waitress!

★★★★
December 14, 2024

Good mulled wine.

★★★★★
December 14, 2024

Amazing service from the manager. Above and behind. Thank you Marco

★★★★★
December 14, 2024

Very nice night out with friends. CARLO our waiter was amazing, very professional and very knowlegded. He deserve a round applause. Food

★★★★
December 14, 2024

We had a really nice experience at Browns. Our waitress Abbi was very friendly, seemed to know a lot about what is on the menu and was really sweet with our toddler. Overall lovely place for a meal would definitely recommend!

★★★★★
December 14, 2024

Abbie, was our server, she was brilliant, very friendly and her service was top notch. Couldn t fault her at all.

★★★★★
December 14, 2024

Food was amazing, loads of options for kids turkey was lovely from the Christmas menu. 10/10 service from our waitress Abbie very helpful

★★★★★
December 14, 2024

Amazing service! Carlo was very professional!

★★★★★
December 14, 2024

Absolutely amazing service from Carlo

★★★★★
December 14, 2024

I got a good service by Carlo , it was a good experience in there.nice food fine atmosphere, I love this place

★★★★★
December 14, 2024

I tried this restaurant, the food was okay okay but the service was out of this world. The guy who served me was the best man i have ever seen. The greatest ever. I want my kids to be like him. His greatness his aura is out of this world. Only one thing bad about him is he is a messi fan. Other than that he is the best

★★★★★
December 14, 2024

Lovely Christmas turkey meal good portions lots of trimmings. Apple and plum crumble was delicious! Our waitress Abbie had amazing service and help us with all our allergen needs! Would definitely come again!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 14, 2024

Lovely meal with fast, friendly service from Abbie and the team.

★★★★★
December 14, 2024

Abbie was very helpful. Service was prompt despite being incredibly busy and the food excellent!!

★★★★★
December 14, 2024

Great refurbished venue and service from Abby Dietary restrictions: Great gluten free menu Food : 4/5 |

★★★★★
December 14, 2024

Had a great meal and great experience, this was all thanks to my server. Abbie, blonde girl. She was so friendly and helpful thank you for the experience you gave us Abbie Dietary restrictions: My partner has loads of dietary issues

★★★★★
December 14, 2024

Service received was top quality! Our waiter Piotr was brilliant, nothing too much trouble! Shout out to the kitchen staff, food hot, delicious and served quickly! Special thank you to Anastasia who made our desserts! Will be back!

★★★★★
December 14, 2024

Best restaurant in Cambridge

★★★★★
December 14, 2024

Had a lovely work Christmas party here! The food was excellent and service was great. Carlo was awesome!

★★★★★
December 14, 2024

Our waiter Carlo was really great. Helpful and cheerful.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 14, 2024

Very nice place. Had fish and chips but it was greasy. But the service was outstanding

★★★★★
December 14, 2024

Abi was delightful! Visiting from Norwich with my partner, I work in another M&B site so it s nice to see the other franchises! Lovely service, had a breakfast with a tasty smoothie!

★★★★★
December 14, 2024

Great experience , for a birthday meal , and we re so grateful to our server Abby. She was so polite and welcoming to us .

★★★★★
December 14, 2024

Top service from carlo

★★★★★
December 14, 2024

Food & service were amazing. Abbie was so attentive & provided great service, despite the venue being busy! Thank you for a lovely lunch

★★★★★
December 14, 2024

Service was good, even though the restaurant was really busy Abbie was very attentive

★★★★★
December 14, 2024

Abbie was fantastic with fast drink service :)

★★★★★
December 14, 2024

The best

★★★★★
December 14, 2024

Lovely venue and Xmas menu and a good deal! Staff are lovely and friendly!

★★★★★
December 14, 2024

Carlo and boss lady made have a great night at brown absolutely amazing place

★★★★★
December 14, 2024

Service from Carlo was amazing

★★★★
December 14, 2024

Brilliant meal

★★★★★
December 14, 2024

Food was lovely, didn t fancy the tart. Want tarty enough

★★★★★
December 14, 2024

Enjoyed our work Christmas meal here! Thank you to the staff for their help- especially Carlo x

★★★★★
December 14, 2024

Carlo was amazing

★★★★★
December 14, 2024

Carlo was amazing

★★★★★
December 14, 2024

Carlos was amazing! Perfect meal - thank you.

★★★★★
December 14, 2024

Carlo was amazing Best glass of water ever. Right timing Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 14, 2024

Amazing restaurant e and bar. Excellente wine! Carlo is so nice :)

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 14, 2024

Excellent food and service!

★★★★★
December 14, 2024

We came in for breakfast and our waitress named ABBIE was AMAZING food was lovely service was good as usual definitely recommend

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 14, 2024

Family celebration meal. Very good food and service. Nice surroundings. Dietary restrictions: Good gf Food : 5/5 |

★★★★★
December 14, 2024

Savannah was an excellent server who went over and above to make our experience so special. Will definitely return to Brown s Cambridge for our Christmas outing! All six of our party enjoyed themselves throughly. She really is an asset to the restaurant :)

★★★★
December 14, 2024

Amazing service and lovely venue/atmosphere, food wasn t as good as one would expect for the price. Kid-friendliness: Friendly and welcoming of kids

★★★★★
December 14, 2024

We were with a party of 9 for the Christmas meal, the staff were so accommodating and the food was lovely. Everyone was very attentive, especially Carlo.

★★★★★
December 14, 2024

Abbie was a very attentive and good-humoured waitress and we had a lovely meal.

★★★★★
December 14, 2024

We went out for dinner and had the festive set menu which was delicious! All of the staff were lovely, especially our server Abbie - Thank you again, we ll definitely be back

★★★★
December 14, 2024

Carlo was excellent , amazing service. Well mannered waiter!

★★★★★
December 14, 2024

Carlos.....top bar man x

★★★★★
December 7, 2024

Visited Browns Cambridge last week as a Christmas Function, the food was amazing they catered for us very attentively. Originally had two tables of 9 then some dropped out and they then managed to get us all on one table, and it was super busy that day. They even welcomed the office dog Bonnie into the bar area where a couple of the group sat with her. First visit to browns and I have lived in the area 50 odd years, super place and I will be returning. Well Done guys super service.

December 7, 2024

What is going on at Brown s? We had a Sunday roast three tiny roast potatoes each no cauliflower cheese as on the menu not advised there wasn t any when we ordered or when the plates arrived. We did get given more food when we complained, but unfortunately was just more of the tasteless veg and potato.Tasteless bland slow service. I ve been coming here for years. It s always hit and miss but this visit was bad. It wasn t even busy we were served by four different members of staff and only when we caught their attention. You really need up your game on service and food sad it s such a great venue lovely building a great location .

★★★★★
December 7, 2024

Had lunch in Browns a few days ago. Everyone was very polite and the waitress very attentive. Steaks were good!!!will visit again

★★★★★
December 7, 2024

A lovely special lunch for my brother s birthday with great service by Abbie Dietary restrictions: NA Parking: NA

★★★★★
December 7, 2024

Abbie was fantastic! Give her a raise

★★★★★
December 7, 2024

Great experience. Abbie was a great host. We came last year and will defo come again Jeffs year.

★★★★★
December 7, 2024

Server (Abbie) was fab. Very attentive, helpful and welcoming. Food great range for gluten free.

★★★★★
December 7, 2024

Abbie was the best waitress we could have asked for. Nothing was too much trouble

★★★★★
December 7, 2024

Excellent service by Abbie. Great allergy awareness.

★★★★★
November 30, 2024

Very warm welcome from all the staff. We were a large group of students and teachers enjoying a cream tea. Very pleasant service and very good products. Everyone was very happy. THANKS!! See you next year.

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 30, 2024

Nice dinner.

★★★★★
November 30, 2024

Lovely atmosphere, polite staff. Fast service and the most gorgeous food. Festive menu is reasonably priced and has much to choose from. Expertly cooked. A great evening spent with friends. Good company. Great food. Lovely warm atmosphere. Well done team Browns of Cambridge.

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 30, 2024

Great staff and food

★★★★★
November 30, 2024

Parking: Near by Food

★★★★★
November 23, 2024

Alex was amazing, professional and coped brilliantly with our large party. Thank you Alex

★★★★★
November 23, 2024

Alex was first class - exceptional service - such a great waiter !

★★★★
Local Guide
November 21, 2024

We love a visit to Browns and last night we enjoyed a dinner for a family celebration. The bar team were fabulous, a young french girl and her British colleague. The bar & restaurant is often busy and it has a great vibe (although its a huge open plan dining space, I find the ambient noise pretty loud). The service at the table was ok. The lady looking after us was nice but my beer glass remained empty and plates didnt get cleared without promoting. She seemed keen to tidy an adjacent table that had already been vacated than looking after us. The food was decent but portions were noticibly smaller on this visit. My teenage boys both commented on that. I did get a nice happy birthday plate which was a nice touch. Although Browns was once a favourite place (especially on Sundays) I think well be trying out other dining options next time.

★★★★★
November 21, 2024

Abbie, our waitress, was great. We recommend steak & chips followed by chocolate torte & cup of tea

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 21, 2024

Our server Abbie was wonderful and she looked after our table exceptionally. Thank you!

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 21, 2024

Had the pleasure of decorating(painting) this place recently.

★★★★★
November 21, 2024

Great food, great atmosphere, great decor and great service, especially from Abby who was very cheerful and attentive. She paid special attention to my gluten free needs. Browns is excellent for coeliac diners :) Dietary restrictions: Excellent care and choices for those who need to eaten gluten free, including coeliac disease :)

★★★★★
November 21, 2024

We had a a lovely waiter called Sami. He was the best and amazing service. Would recommend.

★★★★★
November 21, 2024

Amazing service from Sami, lovely atmosphere

★★★★★
November 21, 2024

Sami, our server, was great.

★★★★★
November 21, 2024

Amazing service from Sami, for an amazing evening dinner and drinks

★★★★★
November 21, 2024

Sami was great

★★★★★
November 21, 2024

Great service from Sami for our girls evening! Food was gorgeous as always! Thank you:)

★★★★
Local Guide
November 21, 2024

Lovely food, lots of choice for starters and mains, although not many desserts and place was a bit cold.

★★★★★
November 21, 2024

Had a gorgeous lunch with the girls! With a special thanks to Abbie for her recommendations and fabulous service.

★★★★★
November 21, 2024

Incredible service from Abbie, so so friendly and helpful with cocktail recommendations

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 21, 2024

Wonderful service from Abbie. Super time with friends . Highly recommended for some lunch.

★★★★
November 21, 2024

Our waiter Abigail was awesome. The new large table is too high for dining. Food was impeccable.

★★★★★
November 21, 2024

We enjoyed lunch at Brown s today and Abbie our server was delightful - friendly and professional

★★★★★
November 21, 2024

Alex looked after us so well! Great food, lots of drinks and a really nice venue. Definitely recommend for a girls brunch out.

★★★★★
November 21, 2024

Superb food and cocktails beautifully presented. Free cocktail with sign up email very nice! Our Italian waiter was excellent, attentive and friendly. Didn t like the background music which was too loud to enjoy good conversation around a round table for 5 people, but it changed later to light jazz and much nicer. Highly recommend Browns Cambridge otherwise, do go! Dietary restrictions: They ask and they are helpful

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 21, 2024

We had a late breakfast here, served until midday. Full English, Vegetarian and Eggs Royale were all delicious. Good quality ingredients, lovely setting, relaxed and welcoming staff. Food

★★★
November 21, 2024

We were seated in a nice quiet area which we requested but it was also a cold area. We ordered the chateau briand as a treat which was served with vegetables on a plate in the middle of the table. The whole dish was cold before wed started. A side dish was forgotten and we had to ask for it. We planned to follow up with a dessert but when we waited 20 mins for our plates to be cleared we gave up and decided to leave. The one course and 2 non-alcoholic drinks cost just over £100. A very disappointing experience for us as have been coming to the restaurant for over twenty years now. Food: Not the quality expected - should be served on hot plates. Staff: Very nice young people but lack table training and are not directed or managed. Value for money: None We are not complainers but felt you needed this feedback. Our experience has tarnished the Browns reputation in our eyes.

★★★
November 21, 2024

Very slow service and didn t feel looked after.

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 21, 2024

Large restaurant with an intimate feel. Varied menu, and delicious food. Waiting staff were frankly exceptional. Unhurried and an entirely enjoyable experience from the warm welcome to stepping back into the Cambridge evening.

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 21, 2024

Awsome restaurant, the food choice was fabulous. Something on the menu for all tastes. Service was exceptional. Just go....you will see what I mean.

★★★★★
November 21, 2024

Coeliac customer: menu was clear, easily available and extensive. Staff were knowledgeable, friendly and helpful. Dietary restrictions: Great knowledge and options for coeliac requirements

★★★★★
November 21, 2024

Great food and amazing service. Abey was a star, very friendly and brought us profiteroles with a candle to celebrate someone s birthday! Made our celebration lovely.

★★★★
Local Guide
November 21, 2024

Enjoyed the food but was disappointed not to have my choice of starter. The restaurant wasnt full or busy but we did wait a long time for food to arrive. Staff were all very pleasant and helpful. Could easily rate more highly with a little more efficienxy

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 21, 2024

Came here a while ago for a family birthday. Lovely restaurant and servers were lovely, food was delicious but slightly more expensive than our usual restaurants. Would definitely go back.

★★★★★
November 21, 2024

Food was delicious! I ate from the lunch set menu. Really pleased to see the gluten-free options have increased, especially in the desserts. However, I would appreciate a specific Gluten-free set lunch menu, to help keep the costs lower and to help make it easier to navigate gluten free products available in the set menu. Shame there isnt a gluten-free chocolate brownie though. Service (Joy) was friendly, professional and consistent. Dietary restrictions: A specific gluten-free menu, that is delicious! A good set luch menu too.

★★★★★
October 21, 2024

Beautiful place and experience

★★★★★
October 21, 2024

Visited long back for dinner, had a great dinning experience, but forgot to drop the review.

★★★★★
October 21, 2024

10/10 will be back again

★★★★★
October 21, 2024

All in all a very good restaurant Well priced for the quality of food Sammy the waiter is absolutely amazing Food : 5/5

★★★★★
October 21, 2024

Excellent tasting food, and excellent service. A special thank you to our server Viktor for taking wonderful care of us.

★★★★★
October 21, 2024

Lovely restaurant, great service from Abbie - thank you

★★★★
October 21, 2024

Lovely decor, atmosphere, service and food. The only negative was they forgot to bring the wine we ordered but the free desserts more than made up for it.

★★★★★
October 21, 2024

We had a great meal, with great atmosphere accompanied by a great piano player. Our waitress Abbie was amazing and provided great service and was super helpful. Will definitely return thank you!

★★
October 21, 2024

We were a little early, but that was no problem. Our server tried to take our order by memory, but had to clarify our choices and ended up writing it down. When our mains were brought, I was given the wrong dish and one of the sides we ordered was late to the table. We then ordered liqueur coffees only to be told the coffee machine was broken. We ordered a sauternes instead and were informed this was sold out. Overall food was ok, but the mistakes and lack of availability of items was not acceptable. It would be helpful to advise of these things at the start.

★★★★★
September 21, 2024

Pedro was great. Brilliant service and great food. Would highly recommend.

★★
Local Guide
September 21, 2024

Arrived at 4.45pm as pre-booked. Advised we had to order by 5pm as kitchen closing. Also advised 4 choices from main course not available. For dessert advised no cheese board available didnt have to ask for bill as that landed promptly. Not a great atmosphere as felt like they were clearing up and getting ready for next day. The food we had was really good. Disappointing as we were out for a special occasion.

★★★★★
September 21, 2024

We have visited Browns on 3 different occasions, and loved the fine dining food experience every time. Food has always been excellent, staff courteous (especially the Japanese lady doing part-time), and no one ever was pushy.

★★★★★
September 21, 2024

Excellent menu, attentive staff. Food was very good.

★★★★★
September 21, 2024

Amazing place, great vibe.

★★
Local Guide
September 21, 2024

OK, so Ive officially had enough of Browns now. Once again, slow and sloppy service and too many mistakes. Even something as simple as poaching an egg properly is apparently out of their reach. Many better options in Cambridge for the same budget.

★★★★★
September 21, 2024

Best bottomless brunch in Cambridge.

★★★★
Local Guide
September 21, 2024

I cant complain the food was good but the menu was more or less the same as the Ivy.These eateries need to stop copying each other and have their own identity.

September 21, 2024

Piss poor cancelled our wedding breakfast meal with two weeks notice. Don t bother there are better places , with better customer care Food

★★
September 21, 2024

Disapointed that only half of the main courses were available, pork, chicken, burgers, sea bass and lobster were all off the menu so difficult to choose from what was left when 2 of your choices were not available. Should of left and gone somewhere else as disappointing when celebrating an anniversary. Expected better from Browns. The interior is looking very tired and needs refurb, we were sitting on floor level tables for 2 on the right as you go in and I was looking at chipped skirting boards on the higher level. It was not busy only about 4 or 5 tables with mainly couples so ot would of been nice to of been seated in the middle of the restaurant where the seating was nicer. I have been to Browns many times over the years and this is the first time I have given negative feedback after all you do go to a restaurant to eat so to have 5 main courses off the menu is bad planning. Other people did sit at their table and then leave because of the limited menu. What I did find to order starter prawns and chorizo and main schnitzel and fries was very nicely cooked and tasty although it came with a fried egg and I do not eat eggs. Sorry Browns you let us down this time.

★★★★★
September 21, 2024

Dinner in your restaurant was amazing experience. Thanks for lovely drinks Piotr :)

★★★★★
September 21, 2024

Very tasty and fresh meal, good job!

★★★★★
September 21, 2024

Very good food and lovely staff! I will back!

★★★★★
September 21, 2024

Friendly and professional service! Vegetarian options: Great selection of vegetarian dishes. Food : 5/5 |

★★★★★
September 21, 2024

Pietro has been charming and such a kind waiter to our girls bottomless brunch, thank you so much! Lovely waiter and incredible service

★★★★★
September 21, 2024

Amazing 40th Birthday celebration brunch Thank you Pietro.

★★★★★
September 21, 2024

Fabulous bottomless brunch. Made a birthday celebration really special.

★★★★★
September 21, 2024

Amazing service from Pietro. An asset to browns team

★★★★★
September 21, 2024

We came to browns for a bottomless brunch for a hen do, we were served by Abbie and Marco and they were great from start to finish. They looked after us so well and made it a lovely afternoon. Thank you so much

★★★★★
September 21, 2024

Came for bottomless brunch and had great service from Pietro. Good burger too

★★★★★
September 21, 2024

Great food. Grace was wonderful thanks will come again!

★★★★
Local Guide
September 21, 2024

We recently had afternoon tea here for my daughters hen do. It was a sunday 3pm. We had to seek out staff a few times. For drinks and to take our orders, we had children ordering and some food allergies. Whilst the food was nice, the gluten-free choice was limited 3 finger sandwiches and 4 pots of mainly chocolate brownie type slop and very small portions. The staff were all lovely and helpful, but they definitely needed more help. The restaurant was clean and well decorated, there was lots of space so no chair bumping.

★★★★★
September 21, 2024

We came here for our wedding dinner and came back on our anniversary and the whole team were brilliant and made it a special evening for us. Grace who was taking care of us was absolutely excellent and our experience special.

★★★★★
September 21, 2024

Great experience. Went for bottomless brunch for a hen do, the service was amazing, food was good and the atmosphere was great. Would recommend.

★★★★★
September 21, 2024

We recently visited Browns and had a super time! The food was great, as it has been every time we visit. The waitress, Savannah, was so attentive, she had a real nothing is too much trouble attitude, especially when we mentioned that we were in Cambridge for the weekend celebrating our wedding anniversary.

★★★★
August 21, 2024

The service was great, the food was good and menu choices were different and on the hottest day of the year it was nice and cool!

★★★★★
August 21, 2024

Fantastic Brunch

★★★★★
August 21, 2024

Had a wonderful lunch here, although I have special dietary needs, a delicious lunch was made from scratch, cant thank you enough. The service was superb and the waitress was charming. Thank you Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 21, 2024

Afternoon tea exceeds expectation

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