Little Petra in Cambridge

Finally been tonight. Great food! Food

Easily the best restaurant in Cambridge. The food is always delicious and the service is top notch.

I think it was a Middle Eastern Yemeni dish. I ate something like chicken pilaf. It has a lot of volume. The taste is also delicious.

Amazing food Helpful staff Amd amazing atmosphere. Highly recommend Food : 5/5 |

We loved it Definitely coming back. Food

Every think is fresh We recommend the Mixed meze Lamb shank Shish taouk And dont forget to try the leomn and mint fresh juse.

Yesterday we visited little better and it was one of our best experience we had it in UK Thw staff are very friendly. Food

Very delicious food Portions are very big

Food here was absolutely incredible! Really delicious. The restaurant is really popular so it was very busy. We recommend pre-booking. There was also a time limit. We were able to bring leftover food away. Service was good and food arrived promptly

*Incredible food*, excellent, speedy service, inviting atmosphere, lovely staff, tons of gluten free options, reasonable prices, will recommend, will come back, an absolute gem. Dietary restrictions: well labeled and plentiful vegan and gluten free options

The food was great and the ambience was nice.

We did not have a reservation on a Friday evening(not recommended). They were still able to squeeze us in. They said ONE HOUR ONLY! For that one hour we got a window table! They were extremely polite when reminding us of the time limit. Our food was exceptional. Thank you

Really lovely experience. Stumbled across this gem of a restaurant whilst visiting Cambridge yesterday and so glad we did. The service was wonderful and the food amazing. Really good value too.

Nice middle Eastern food. Good service

Really great value and interesting menu. Service was quick. Unique food that you may not find elsewhere.

Great food! Slow service and preparation takes a whole, but the food is excellent.

Great food and atmosphere

A great rating and the fact that it s a Jordanian restaurant - a cuisine I ve had very little of - motivated me to take my family here during a Cambridge trip. Unfortunately this restaurant failed me. The chicken liver was bland and disappointing. The khubz was supermarket quality. The yakhannah and mousakkan were ok but scant in meat portions. I was ready to give them a 4-star review until we had dessert : basbousa and kunafah. And those were unforgivable. Cold, straight out of the fridge. And the kunafah didn t have the authentic cheese but some lousy soft cheese knockoff, possibly labneh. And the basbousa was crumbly old. The service was fine, nothing to praise about. The atmosphere was not special, but buzzing. The bill was hard for me to pay after that disappointment. They should do much better to justify the current rating they have online.

Nice portions, very tasty food, friendly service. Hummus could do with a little less tahini but that s really nit picking. Will definitely be back!

Food was excellent. Large portion and lots of choice

Very nice Jordanian restaurant, the vegetarian falafel burger was very tasty and the portions are very large and varied. Clear recommendation.

Went for the first time last night, lovely, highly recommend

I came here without booking. Big mistake! Definitely book! This place is popular for good reason and always busy! When I came back, with booked table, I was overwhelmed by how good the food was. Delightful staff, lovely relaxed atmosphere, but my god, the food. The food!! If you like colours, flavours and textures, you cant do better than this. I had marinated lamb tongue and I am a bit upset I cant eat it every day until I die.

A really pleasant dining experience. Great hosts and generous portions at very reasonable prices. A drinks menu which includes Jordanian wine and Lebanese beer, and knowledgeable staff who are quick to answer any questions.

Picked to ho to this beautiful Arabic restaurant on a Tuesday night...walked in and the place is kicking! What an atmosphere! Then we order and the food was outstanding! Also the Jordanian house wine is fantastic ...a great venue and well deserved awards...I hope you open others in other cities soon! Lincoln would be nice please too!!

Great food, lively vibe, friendly staff and 10% off if you pay cash!!!

Great food, but there are too many tables for the floor area leading to jostling and irritation.

Very nice restaurant and very nice and friendly staff Food

When the food came it looked absolutely amazing but unfortunately it lacked so much flavour. I ordered the mixed meze and the chicken livers and my husband got the slow cooked lamb. Everything was super bland and inedible. The best part was the seasoned chips. Service was top notch. It s a shame we paid £48 for a meal that was hardly eaten.

Service was good, food came out pretty quick, i ordered the marinated lamb and my wife ordered mixed meze and chicken livers. Food was very bland we tried to eat as much as we could but couldnt, very disappointing as it did look great. Best thing were the seasoned fries.

Food is decent but expensive, and the service is not great.

Amazing food , very nice value Helpful staff Food

Love this place. Its all good but can particularly recommend the chicken livers

Such a great place for a tasty meal. We always end up ordering a mix of appetizers and mains to share as a family. Food is always great, portions are awesome, service is attentive.

We ordered a takeaway from here as our first meal when we moved in to Cambridge. We came to pick it up a little ready and they had it all wrapped up and ready to go, and they were very friendly. We had the moussaka and the tabbouleh - we ordered extra bread (not realising we were given bread, lovely fragrant rice and pickled veg anyway) so now we have loads! It s so nice we re going to freeze the excess and use it with future meals. Everything is so flavourful and hearty and it tastes like a home cooked meal. It made us feel comforted, we will definitely be returning to sample their other dishes. Thank you!

Had the mixed schwarma and some baba ganouj, the food was amazing. Everyone at the table was very impressed with their meals. Kid-friendliness: Our infant son was well received and provided a high chair. All staff were friendly and helpful. Wheelchair accessibility: Ramp into the room, spacious area for manoeuvring.

Amazing, authentic food and large portion sizes

Good food , good atmosphere, good service, good for children also because they have a choice of food and drinks too . You will be welcomed with lots of smiles no pressure Vegetarian options: They re options for vegetarians Kid-friendliness: Food and drink options for kids

Great vegetarian dishes, food is super fresh, generous portions, and definitely try the soft drinks!

Service was a slow but understandable because it was a busy Friday. We were quite excited for the food but it was below average and quite blend.

My favourite restaurant in Cambridge. Incredible food, gorgeous atmosphere (especially PM), and the service is lovely. I recommend everything! However the hummus with lamb and the sea bass are two of my faves.

Fab service and so friendly. The portions are huge! Food

Great restaurant. Great to try something different.

We discovered this gem when staying in Cambridge. Arriving at 6.30 to find the restaurant already packed - we knew it was going to be special and it was. The staff were attentive but discreet and we were quickly served with drinks. We shared a Kibbeh Maklieh for a starter then both had the Lamb Moussaka which was packed with lamb and vegetables slowly and beautifully cooked. Both excellent. We plan to return next time we are in Cambridge, thank you!

Really nice food amazing service the music is fantastic. It s just beautiful Middle East night the best restaurant in Cambridge will definitely be coming back.

Ensure reservations before you go Amazing food Dietary restrictions: Gluten free options SIBO and low FODMAP too

Vegetarian options: They have so many vegetarian options the food tasted absolutely wonderful and also their stuff are so helpful and there when needed Food

The food tasted absolutely amazing so many options to choose great staff and quick service

Favourite restaurant in Cambridge order the hummus!!!! Have visited many times and food is always brilliant!! Never had a bad meal, always take friends here and new people visiting Cambridge. Would recommend ordering lots of the cold and small plates to share. I m a small eater so find the main meals big enough for 2 to share.

Stopped in for a mixed mezze, which was great! Friendly service, would come back.

Lovely food, great customer service especially from the front of house staff.

Delicious samosas, cheese fingers, chicken shawarma and baklava

I have had one of the best Lovely family meal at Little Petra on Hills Road Cambridge on Thursday evening. Although he was fully booked ,the owner managed to find a table for me and the family which was much appreciated . Very tasty food, great atmosphere, competent staff, very friendly owner, and quick and efficient service. mango crush juice, orange juice and lemon & mint drinks. Absolutely phenomenal. Thank you so much for your service

When we came for dinner this evening, they said we would have to wait between an hour and 40 minutes. We said thank you. Then, as we were leaving to go somewhere else, they made us sit somewhere else. Then the waiter came again and said, Can I take you to the next table for 2 people? Another customer will come here. We were 3 people. We stated that we would be there and chose to leave the restaurant. Frankly, the attitude was not nice. I do not think we will come again.

We ate here as we were visiting Cambridge for the day. Must say I was very disappointed with the food quality, I ordered a chicken shawarma and my husband ordered the marinated lamb. The food was dry, cold, and didn t have much flavour at all. The service was polite. For dessert we ordered Kunafe and it was not nice at all. It left a bitter aftertaste. We ve eaten at many Middle Eastern restaurants and this was unfortunately not a great dining experience.

Overrated, bland food and awful service. Visited here a few weeks ago with a friend and had a rubbish experience overall. No redeeming features. Waited ages to be served. We ended up having to flag down a staff member to take our order. The food I ordered was missing some items (I ordered the Labneh which should have included black olives and mint and was missing both). The chicken kofte tasted like it had been microwaved, and the fries were dry and overdone. Even the bread tasted like it had been bought at a nearby shop. Nothing tasted remotely flavoursome or authentic and the waiting staff were rude and annoying; interrupting us midway through the dessert and tea, with the waitress attempting to take away my friends hot chocolate before she had even finished it! When we did ask for the bill, the waitress said ok and then disappeared. When we flagged down another staff member, we were told we needed to pay at the till. Not sure why the waitress couldnt have told us this in the first place. The guy at the till was lacking in manners (much like the rest of the staff) which topped off a disappointing visit. If youre looking for somewhere with a good taste of the Mediterranean then youd be best off visiting The Olive Grove, Efes, Bedouin, or Al Casbah. Basically, anywhere but here, unless you enjoy throwing money away on bland food and awful service.

Overrated. Not bad, but nothing fancy.

Lovely meal, very reasonable and great service as usual.

Very accommodating despite the restaurant being full and fully booked, great food and very friendly staff. All together a paradise. Gladly again

I recommend it 5 stars for the cuisine, service and environment, less so. Excellent food, unfortunately the service is not at the level of the food despite the courtesy of the waiters. Water is brought by the glass, no carafe or bottle. The place is noisy and I dont recommend the table under the cash register or those around the entrance door.

I came from the US to visit my friends and we ve decided to dine at this place during lunch hours. The food took about 20 min to come out and made us a little nervous since we were on a little time crunch, but that wasn t an issue for us. I brought butter beer from London and was hoping to enjoy it with our meal, but the manager was quite rude to us about putting the drinks away. We wouldn t have had any issues with putting the drinks away had the man asked nicely. His tone was quite upfront and aggressive. I asked the female server to surprise me with a dish and it came out quite unique/interesting and had salvaged the experience for me.

I had a really good service from little Petra. Lovely food and lovely staff. Shout-out to hawrah. Absolutely amazing experience.

3 of us went for dinner on Saturday evening. Food was excellent as was the service. When the bill arrived I honestly thought they made a mistake. Excellent food at an excellent price !!! Parking: Parking available just around the corner in Russell street

There is only one vegan option on the mains but it is soooo tasty. I had the moussaka which is not greek moussaka. Im definitely coming back to try some starters. The portion was reasonable, it came with rice and naan. The staff was nice and very quick. I had someone who didnt understand English very well. My drink m never came to the table. The music was a bit loud to take a call. Vegetarian options: Limited but tasty, you can definitely make up a meal with starters and do not miss the main (one option).

We just stopped in for a lunch with the kids. We were welcomed in and they found a nice spot to accommodate us with a double buggy. We ordered falafel and mixed meze. They brought out some little complementary bites with tzatziki while we waited. The food came out with salad and pickles. We loved it and well be back.

Not impressed. Maybe because we went on a busy Saturday, but the overall experience was disappointing. We had a reservation and appeared to got the worst seat in an area best described as a broom closet. The acoustics so bad I could barely heard my wife. The first waiter was super polite but halfway in his welcoming got shuffled away by a colleague. The starters were mixed. The lamb&hummus was awesome. The chicken liver totally overcooked and bone dry. The mains (both lamb dishes) were cold, blend, totally overcooked and zero flavor. It felt it was made hours ago and left to stew. The pita bread was served in a plastic bag. I guess this keeps the bread moist, but unappealing. After we got our dinner the staff was nowhere to been seen. So no second glass of wine I reckon. At the bill there was a mandatory tip of either 15%, 20% or 25%. I really wanted to like this place. But maybe a weekday is a better option

Excellent. Very kind folks, great food and top service

If you want to get very disappointed it is right place to go!! If you think you will get there nice grilled food like usually Mediterranean meats are well deliciously grilled then well this not food you get in Little Petra. Before going there I checked menu if livers are served there/ me and my friend we are chicken livers lovers. Yes the had livers but despite on the menu card it says grilled- they are firstly cooked ( which makes them dry and crumbly and sort of grainy). Tbh Chicken and Lamb shawarma felt also like meat is first cooked then spiced but for sure not grilled as at least some bits would be crunchy. We raised liver issues with waiters and manager but they said they don t chat grill here - as you d expect in Jordan restaurant. I neve eaten cooked liver before when it says on the menu grilled. Service wasn t great either and as you see from replay to complains here they don t really care! If you want nice Mediterranean food there are better options in Cambridge that this bland meats- eating sald saved me. We took ale meats home and gave to pets as no use of that restaurant

Very odd that you have to go to the till to pay, only to be presented with a touch screen showing 10%, 15%, 25% tipping options. I acted on auto pilot but it s very sneaky of them to ask for a tip without providing us with the printed bill. Won t be going back for this reason

Great Food. You can t go wrong.

Dining Club Meal-Friday 19 July 2024 Our latest Dining Club Meal was hosted by the Father and daughter in our club, and the hosts arrived at the restaurant first, followed by the guests( ourselves, my sister and myself) and we were soon seated, and a friendly waitress Sandra soon came to our table and gave us each a menu from which we ordered drinks we started with a bottle of Red Wine, Shiraz 2022, as well as glasses of water,which we drank as we were talking, Sandra came to our table and asked us if we were ready to order our starters, we said that we were, and the father ordered a plate of Hummus with garlic and flat breads, and the daughter had the same, my sister and I had two plates of Grilled Halloumi Cheese and Salad. For the Mains, the father had Lamb Shank, with potatoes and carrot, topped with mixed nuts and Pomegranate, the daughter had Grilled King Prawns, in garlic, coriander and lemon with rice, and my sister and I had a Mixed Grill each, which consisted of one chicken kofta, one lamb kofta, one shish taouk, and one set of lamb cubes with egg and flour. I have one observation, that is, that the father ordered a second bottle of wine, which was bought to the table already opened, if the restaurant has a sommelier or Master of Wine, they should bring the bottle to the table, and open it in front of the customer. For Dessert, the father had Malhalabia, which is a sweet milk pudding topped with cinnamon, the daughter had an Oreo Milkshake, and my sister and I had four pieces of Baklava. Overall the restaurant was very good, and while we were there, it was full of diners, and the service from the waiting staff was very good. Recommended. Vegetarian options: Vegetarian options are available.

Food was good. Waiters seem to push food to be served in one go. Like mezze or starters and mains to come at the same time. They are also very busy and you can t ask for a jug of water. Only single glasses. Somewhat aggressive tipping menu when you pay.

We waited 40 minutes for the order to arrive and dish was cold. Update: ive been to the place a dew more times and it was good - portions are huge, food delicious, waited a bit too long to be served and for water, otherwise all was good. Food : 5/5

Great food, very authentic flavours. We had two different mains. Just a little unsure how they were prepared as they were only just hot enough. Great local Jordanian wine list. Good atmosphere, simple decor that worked well. Could get a little noisy when full.

Really impressed with the food. So authentic and portion sizes where very good.

Amazing traditional food

Amazing dinner!!!

Food tasted great, service was friendly but a bit slow, and had to wait for 1 dish to come out which was 10 mins later than the other mains on the table. Atmosphere was really nice, would have been better in the main restaurant as we felt a little tucked away in the corner and forgotten about.

Good food as usual. David has been amazing for us when sorting out orders and various requests!

Great prices and incredibly good portions everything is fresh and delicious

I love this restaurant and come back here every time I want to introduce someone to Cambridge. Thank you to David and to the team and the chefs - genuinely beautiful food and lovely lovely staff. Highly recommend!

David fitted us in despite a booking which was unconfirmed. Excellent service and lovely people.

I have been here a few times- it s always excellent. Today we took the kids and my 9 year old declared it the best meal of his life enjoy

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Exceptional in every way. A group of 16 arrived without a reservation and they found a place for us efficiently. The incredible food. Very very generous portions. Impeccable service. We had a great dinner for less than 20 pounds. When I return to Cambridge it will be a mandatory stop.

My new favourite local restaurant. A variety of yummiliciousness!

This restaurant is right around the corner from where I stayed during a brief (and unplanned) trip to Cambridge. The host recommended I check it out, and boy am I glad I paid attention. I have celiac and am intolerant of most peppers. Lots of gluten free options indicated on menu, waitress was very helpful in making a decision. I ended up getting the marinated chicken plate and scraped the dang thing clean- so incredibly delicious and filling. Flavors are excellent, it s beautiful to look at, and I am finally full after many sad celiac travel meals Will return to Cambridge just to eat here! Dietary restrictions: Gluten free options

Greeted us like old friends and served a meal fit for a king with excellent service, great quality and unbelievable value for money. Absolutely superb.

Went out for dinner last night and the food was incredible, staff there are all really lovely. I asked to swap a drink I hadn t tried before because I just wasn t too keen on it with my meal (it was very sweet and thick, if I d just had it by itself I m sure I would ve enjoyed it) and they swapped it out for me without a problem at all. Definitely will be coming back, the variety of options is incredible and the price point is perfect.

Great great food. Portions are enormous though!! My advice is just to do a main course or lots of little plates dont do both!!

We loved it :)

Amazing service, delicious food and ambience. Very reasonable and value for money. Vegetarian options: Humus, lasagne, wraps, okra- reasonable selection, salads,rice,

Walked here for dessert after lunch at the botanic garden. Our party of 3 adults, 2 toddlers were seated in the middle of the restaurant (1 baby in pram). Staff declined us a different seat when we asked as they said it s reserved for a party of ten although the restaurant was very quiet and plenty of seating was available. Waiter took our order of 3 kunafa and one baklava from the dessert menu. The manager came to our table after 5 minutes and said their policy is that they do not serve just dessert, and we could only order if we took it away. He had no regard for us and seemed uncaring in the slightest that we had young children with us. I don t know if this is a new management but I recall going to Little Petra on mill Road, I was able to order 1 single kunafa and eat in. I don t know what s changed but their quality of service has dropped immensely and the manager was not apologetic at all, practically kicking us out, not caring that we have very young children with us. I personally was especially disappointed as I had recommended this place to my family who were with me at the time, visiting from London. I will never go here again and will certainly not be recommending it to anyone I know.

racism

The owner or waiter of the restaurant treats the Saudi people in a racist and ugly way. Are these restaurants in European countries ???????

I visited the restaurant earlier this month based on a friend s good review. She said the dessert was really good and as we happened to be passing at around 5pm in the afternoon we decided to stop for tea and dessert. Upon entering we were greeted and given a table in a corner even though there were plenty of empty seats and tables. We were told there was a party of ten arriving shortly and were asked to put our buggies aside. We then waited a long time for someone to serve us. I asked for a menu and the waitress didn t know what I meant. Then another waitress came and took our order. We ordered teas, baklava and water. Another five or ten mins passed. The manager came and told us that they cannot serve us dessert because we re not paying for a meal. He refused to serve us and asked us to leave. He was not apologetic at all. Really rude staff and rubbish service overall.

Very rude owner. Never known anything like it and I never give 1 star reviews.

I haven t had food like this in my whole live I really enjoyed it and I recommend it for everyone the lamb chops was amazing and the meze absolutely lovely

Everything was super the food very nice the waiter helpful and the owner was generous with us , and we got free dessert when we finished our amazing meal.1000\10000

Food tastes bad Poor service attitude

Super everything

Today I had the mixed grill and a Bedouin tea. The mixed grill was incredible value for money, it almost felt like a Man Vs Food challenge and didnt compromise on taste. The Bedouin tea, once a little sugar was added, reminded me of my trip to Jordan and drinking tea with the Bedouins. The gentleman on the till was friendly and welcoming and even gave me some small sweet bites to take away as I had to rush to leave due to commitments. Next time Im in Cambridge, Ill definitely revisit.

Lovely food, great atmosphere and very friendly staff. We will be back !

Delicious!!!!

Only concern was that the plate was not quite big enough for the huge amount of excellent food! :)

Great food and friendly service. Skip the starters as the mains are huge! Highly recommend the chicken fatteh. It was a bit weird to see the servers at times just standing there, still, looking at diners. Regardless, overall great experience.

Authentic Jordanian food in the heart of Cambridge - 10 min walk from the Central train station Very friendly staff! Food

Lovely food, very friendly, efficient staff. Great value for money.

We tried it to rate and praise in the comments We tried the grill, the chicken breasts were good, but the kebab and awsal were not good Kibbeh is good

Absolutely disgusting!! No manners whatsoever. Sat down for a table for 2, but was quite tight space. Asked the manager if we could have a bigger table as both us lads are quite big, but he said no and we needed to sit there. Found it quite baffling as the restaurant was empty, except us 2. After the drinks were served, I thought I d ask again as it was very tight. The manager just lost the plot and started shouting saying Get out of my restaurant . I thought it was some sort of a prank, but he started yelling GET OUT, GET OUT OR I WILL CALL THE POLICE. Wow, that was not the experience anyone should go through. Me and my friend just got up and left. Horrible, horrible experience. I have now added time and booking of when we reserved and attended. Hopefully this will help with the investigation.

Had such a lovely lunch here today, gorgeous food, great drinks and 10/10 service. We were visiting family but would definitely come back if we come back to Cambridge!

This best food Ive had at a restaurant in Cambridge. Good value for money too.

Food was mediocre. I wouldn t recommend the fatteh, we tried both the lamb and chicken fatteh and they were both awful. The meat to yogurt to bread ratio was inconsistent. Also, the first time I ve seen rice in fatteh! Definitely the worst dish we tried. The service was terrible, and the staff were very rude. We asked about popular dishes on the menu, and the staff member responded very bluntly, something along the lines of i don t care, order what you want . I ordered four teas for us, and they charged us for four entire teapots. When I asked them about this, one of the staff members starts to speak badly about me in Arabic, only to get stopped by his colleague, who knew that I understood Arabic. Just completely unprofessional and impolite. If you re looking for authentic Middle Eastern / Arab food in Cambridge, there are much better options. This place is overpriced, inauthentic and unprofessional.

Thank food is good and the environment is clean

Very nice and friendly costumer service

Very good food. They do restrict how long you can have your table which isnt great - they were slow taking desert orders and then said we had overstayed our time.

Poor service, below average food. Dry meat & bread served in a plastic bag. Still eating out starters when the main course arrived. Staff tried to put it on the table despite it being full of starters still. So had a table full of very disappointing food. Staff all nice but didn t seem very experienced or interested. Maybe we just had a one off bad experience but sadly won t be back.

Food I ordered was mediocre, I think the beauty of coming from london is the wide variety of international cuisine that we have on offer. Was really looking forward to trying Jordanian food but very similar to Turkish so inadvertently comparing the two. Portion size was small but still couldn t finish as really not particularly tasty. Lamb was a bit tough to be honest. There s also a strange hierarchy in the place. I m assuming it s the manager at the front who greets you. Someone else walks you to your table. Different person takes your order and someone else brings it. If you need anything, only certain staff members can come over; I was blanked more than once when requesting something! Very strange experience. Some are friendlier than others (tbh just one guy out of the 5/6 I dealt with) and I personally wouldn t recommend this place.

Overall great experience and tasty food. We hadnt booked a reservation but the staff were extremely welcoming and found us a table straight away. All the people working were friendly and attentive. One small compliant, the aircon was extremely cold and on me all evening although I know this can be subjective and Im sure this would be a pro for a lot of people. Ive only been once with my partner, my dish was delicious and seasoned well. My partner had the whole chicken with rice, the portion size was massive, he enjoyed the meal but the chicken was slightly on the dry side, and the seasoning wasnt anything out of the ordinary. Its hard to comment on the restaurant as a whole as we only tried two dishes, my partners food was nice but just average and Id say mine was slightly above average. A nice place to visit, Id recommend giving it a go.

Large portions but the quality is very low; we had the cold meze followed by the Sea Bass and the Lamb Kofta. Ive raised it to two stars because the staff kindly deducted the cost of the Sea Bass which was exceptionally dry. Weve been living in Cambridge for a few years and universally agreed that this was one of the worst meals weve had here, there are so many great restaurants. A lot of the reviews here make sense in the context of receiving a lot of food for your money, if thats what youre looking for then you may have a different opinion to mine. But if youre hoping for good quality fresh traditional food then I would skip this.

Really good tasty food and big portion size. We ordered fettah with lamb and felafel with humus. Fettah is different tasty and delicious. It includes lamb which is soft, rice, fries bread, yogurt, nuts. It was really rich and big portion. Felafel with humus also big portion and ordinary tasty

I really wanted to love this place however our evening was sadly very disappointing. The service is primarily what was disappointing. We did not feel welcome, we felt more rushed by the staff to pretty much eat and leave The starters were brought out which tasted lovely (great hummus with lamb), however not even half through our starters they brought out our mains despite us specifying we would have liked it separate which took away from enjoying the food properly as there was an overwhelming amount of food in-front of us. The food was pretty average, great portions and good prices however I wasn t overly impressed which sadly I wish I was. The atmosphere by the staff felt rushed by kept checking over to see if we were finished which was uncomfortable. We had the booking till 10pm and at 9.30 we were told we are closed now so we have to get up and go pay at the front. Strange as we were not told if they were closing early else we would not have booked our table for 8pm and also there was no pre warning it was just we are closed now please go pay . There was even a queue at the till to go pay which is something everyone was confused about being rushed out before the closing time. I had booked this for my dads birthday in hope for a special evening and a nice dessert however there was no acknowledgement of the birthday request on the booking and not even enough time to order dessert Unfortunately I will not be visiting again, but I do hope the service improves as its a shame I wanted to love this place and support an independent business.

It was a great surprise when I saw the name of Petra and Jordan in the middle of Cambridge while visiting and Little Petra restaurant did not disappoint, I felt exactly like home with a great vibes, music and delicious authentic food,. So if you want to visit Jordan and can t, just visit little Petra and you will see the Jordanien generosity and welcoming vibes

Food is delicious and really reasonably priced. Everything was super flavourful, even their burgers are not something you d find anywhere else!

Food was alright could be more flavour reminds me turkish dishes. But staff .... absolutely doesnt care about customers maybe they get plenty of them. Very rude and not helpful at all. You can stand by the door ages they gonna ignore you. Ones asked which sweats are they over the counter get reply oh you not gonna know anyway. Wow thats the reason Im asking you no? Got take away good choice doesnt stay to dine in. Poor poor poor service.

Are at Little Petra last night - when would I ever get to eat Jordanian food otherwise? The portions are overly HUGE, and while I love my carbs, a dish with chickpeas, potatoes and rice proved to be beyond me. Had to walk home the long way to move the stodge on through the system and have any chance of a night s sleep. There were heaps of people eating in Little Petra but the attraction was lost on us.

Delicious authentic and fairly priced Jordanian/Lebanese food

Everything was great the food, the waiters and the tables were gorgeous except of two things 1- the prices are more expensive than the others 2- the music sound Food : 5/5

Very good food. I enjoyed the lamb moussaka a lot and the lamb shank was also standout. Bread and pickles on the side complimentary is to be expected but still a nice touch, and the mixed mezze platter was also good. Deserts were also a particular highlight, as well as the coffee

I purposely walked here around 3 p.m. despite the hot weather, because I had good memories of Middle Eastern food. However, the waiter said that all the seats were reserved, even though there was no one else except for the table right in front of the counter. I didn t want to sit there, but I had no choice. I didn t feel good about it. Maybe because it was after lunchtime, the staff seemed unfriendly. With the cold air from the air conditioner blowing on me, I had to eat in front of the counter. I don t want to visit here again!

A great experience! The food was wonderful, it came so fast and the treatment of Ahmed was excellent! Thank you very much for your help with the recommendations. Very nice waiter and good advices!

Nice restaurant, plenty of choices for vegetarians and vegans as well. Big portions, the mixed mezze Is very large. Fair prices. Food : 5/5

We ve been here a few times over the last 6 months and it has now become my favourite restaurant in Cambridge! The food is just delicious, really well cooked and the portions are just huge! I can never finish my plate but the staff are always really helpful and allow you to take it home. It s great value for money and well worth a visit! 10/10 Dietary restrictions: I have a nut allergy and my boyfriend needs halal meats.

Amazing lunch today; so much food we have had to take some home and we thought we hadnt over ordered! Hummus and falafel came with lovely bread and the prawn main course was amazing - delicious, the rice was fab - I wholeheartedly recommend this restaurant - by far better than ones in the centre of Cambridge - I will repeat this visit often Vegetarian options: We also had Jordanian moussaka which was amazing - comes with rice - and its GF, which was a bonus Parking: Parking in Norwich St - also other residential streets around this area

Really nice dinner with friendly service and good atmosphere. Accommodates for vegans with many delicious options, especially in the mezes. The Foul and falafels were delicious! A few bits could be improved are more vegan options for desserts would be nice; at the moment there are none. Also serving less salad for each meze plate would be good. Overall would definitely recommend.

Great place. Not our first visit but we brought family today who were visiting from abroad. They absolutely loved it too. Mixed grills and a spread of cold and hot mezes were ordered. The place has great atmosphere and is in demand, thankfully after a short wait the staff made room for us despite not booking ahead. Absolutely recommend. Thanks

It has a distinctive Syrian baklava. Dont miss the chance to try it. Perfect for some quality time with unique atmosphere and delicious food Food

Nice and colorful food. Good service provided by a male staff. However, when we entered and waited to be seated, an Indian female staff ignored us. Awkward.

The group I went with had a lovely time, but were a little disappointed not to be sitting in the main area. The second room seems a little bare in comparison. Would it be possible to add to the decor in this room and give it more of a Jordanian feel please?

I had a fantastic Chicken Kofta! Will come back Food

Booked a table for 2. The table we were offered was right on top of two other people, so we asked for a different table. The restaurant wasnt busy about 1/3 full,but apparently that was the only table we could have, none of the other 10 tables 2 could be available. Really really poor customer service Such a shame as we were really looking forward to trying this place

I like the restaurant and appreciate their flexibility. I will definitely come back.

The food is so delicious, the service is excellent and the vibes are super.

Lovely family meal at Little Petra on Hills Road Cambridge on Sunday evening. Somptuous food, great atmosphere, competent staff, very friendly owner, and quick and efficient service. Will defo come again. And oh... mango crush and lemon & mint drinks. Absolutely gorgeous!

Food is amazing so delicious

We were going to visit the Botanical Gardens and was just passing. So we decided to try. We were made very welcome by the staff. The menu is comprehensive, my wife chose king prawns. Our daughter marinated lamb and I had marinated chicken. It came very quickly and was big dish and so delicious. The drinks were freshly prepared and we had fresh mango crush very tasty. It was a wonderful experience and definitely going back soon.

Good quality food generously served, mostly friendly staff, good location but very loud regardless where you sit. Maybe time to work on the acoustic of the rooms? Otherwise thanks for bringing mezze to Cambridge!

Great food and good service. What more do you want or need.

Fantastic buzzing restaurant serving top class food. Lots of choice, great portions and priced very reasonably. Cant wait to return. Vegetarian options: Plenty of tasty vegetarian and vegan options

Excellent service, super nice and food was delicious!

Delicious food! Highly recommend

This was second time we came here for dinner. It s amazing. Only restaurant make real fresh juice. A lot of salad (my favourite) Food taste so good Super surprised with price in middle of Cambridge. Food come very quick. Staff are so nice, friendly, kindly. Always with smiles on their faces. The manager guy is so kind. Have recommended to all my clients Our new favourite restaurant now Highly recommend

Lovely tender and juicy meat barbecued to perfection! Starters were Fantastically traditional Jordanian, well decorated dishes! Full of colour and taste! Flavour and spice was like having food straight out of a home kitchen in Petra. Service and ambience was spot on!! Will definitely be coming back very soon. Book in advance, very busy even on week days !!

Poor service. We ended up leaving without even ordering.

Highly recommended. Good flavours. Good service.

Food was not nice Manager was ignorant And very noisy Even the waitress couldnt hear when we were ordering our food

Visited with family yesterday. The food was great, there was lots of it. The service by staff was friendly and quick. Look forward to visiting again.

Been going to Little Petra since they actually had a restaurant that was little. They have the best falafel Ive ever had and amazing other dishes. You must also try their Marinated Chicken,especially if sharing with a friend. The staff is super friendly and accommodating. A must try in Cambridge!

Amazing food! Would recommend to all. Book a table in advance as it gets busy.

Imho best in Cambridge across three metrics. A must visit. The time I learned, as a second language learner, that the word incredible is used to describe food. Yes you should invite friends who visit you to be here if you live in Cambridge; and yes you should come here for dinner to close up your one-day trip to Cambridge if you are a visitor.

Really awful experience, they have empty tables and available slots online but still told us you cannot walk in since they are fully booked. Never met such bad attitudes before. Racism.

I ordered Fatteh with chicken and lamb. If I were to order again, I would choose only chicken. I didnt enjoy the taste of lamb with nuts and crispy bread. The service was good, and the atmosphere was calm and enjoyable.

Amazing food, excellent customer service, and very good value for money.

Fantastic food, wonderful staff, great atmosphere!

Closest thing to Jordanian food in the UK without needing to catch a flight. Trust me I am Jordanian Food

We booked for a big group for someones graduation. Service was great, with food coming straight after we arrived. Waiters were friendly and helpful, except the main waiter, who was very unprofessional with us. Given we were a group of ~24 people, it was expected that everyone paying would be a slow process. The waiter got repeatedly angry at us, had no patience and even accidentally walked into my short friend. Overall a good experience spoiled by a rude and sad ending. Unlikely to ever eat there again.

Excellent service Huge potions at reasonable price Very attentive staff Highly recommend Food : 5/5 |

The food is nice but noisy inside, very crowded place and no noise insulation

It s a great restaurant in Cambridge. I found it randomly when I was looking for parking . We ordered traditional Jordanian dishes . Highly recommended and will be my stop whenever visit to Cambridge.

Best service and sheesh tawog

I ordered Shish Tawook and Hums and Masaga. It was very delicious.

Tasty food, attentive service, reasonable prices. Whats not to like? Note that they close earlier than most restaurants in the evening, so dine early Parking: Very limited parking here: park elsewhere and walk