Bedouin in Cambridge

98-100 Mill Rd, Cambridge CB1 2BD, United Kingdom

★★★★★
(1413 reviews)
Categories: North African restaurant Restaurant

About

Relaxed dining on traditional North African cuisine in tent-like space with carved wooden furniture.

Website
bedouin-cambridge.com
Address
98-100 Mill Rd, Cambridge CB1 2BD, United Kingdom
Plus Code
54XP+XW Cambridge, United Kingdom
Time Zone
Europe/London

Business Hours

Monday
12–3 PM – 5–10:30 PM
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
12–3 PM – 5–10:30 PM
Thursday
12–3 PM – 5–10:30 PM
Friday
12–3 PM – 5–10:30 PM
Saturday
12–3 PM – 5–10:30 PM
Sunday
12–3 PM – 5–10:30 PM

Services

Service options
Kerbside pickup No-contact delivery Delivery Takeaway Dine-in
Highlights
Great tea selection
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible seating Wheelchair-accessible toilet Wheelchair-accessible car park
Offerings
Cocktails Coffee Free water refills Halal food Happy-hour food Healthy options Late-night food Small plates Vegan options Vegetarian options
Dining options
Lunch Dinner Catering Dessert Seating
Amenities
Bar on site Toilets Wi-Fi Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
Casual Cosy Romantic
Crowd
Family friendly Groups LGBTQ+ friendly Transgender safe space
Planning
Reservations required Accepts reservations
Payments
Cheques Credit cards Debit cards NFC mobile payments Credit cards
Children
Good for kids
Parking
Paid parking lot

Photos

Reviews

4.5
★★★★★
1413 reviews

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★★★★★
December 1, 2024

Truly fantastic meal. Great atmosphere, great service and even better food. Genuinely probably the best meal I've had in months. Really fantastic. Can't believe I lived in Cambridge for so many years and never went. Can't wait to go again!

★★★★
October 24, 2024

The hummus with lamb tips was absolutely delightful – we were tempted to order another but decided to save room for the mains. The Tajine was exceptional, with such a rich and savoury sauce that we couldn't resist ordering extra flatbread to soak up every last bit. The meal ended on a high note with the caramelised fig tart, which was the perfect sweet finish and had a lamb meatballs takeaway. Highly recommend making a reservation in advance!

★★★★★
September 25, 2024

This place totally lives up to its hype! Glad I followed the recommendations online and dined here. The food was super delicious and in large portions. It has a bedouin tent decor; and water and meals are served in traditional pottery, which makes up a cool ambiance. I had lamb liver for starters, lamb kofte for main meal, and the sunset djanet cocktail. Service was also great, I was waited by Yasin and Amanda who were both amazing. I understand prices are normal for Cambridge but totally a bargain compared to London given the quality!! Starters and cocktails around £7 and all mains around £15-£20. Also, they keep a halal kitchen and all coctails are non-alcoholic, which helps if you have Muslim dietary restrictions. (I could finally eat meat outside, hooray.) Overall, this place made my day, totally recommended. Definitely MAKE A RESERVATION in advance, I showed up without one and although it was Monday night they were fully booked. Luckily I was there early and they could accommodate me. As I was leaving, the place was full!

★★★★★
August 30, 2024

The staff are amazing. So friendly. The restaurant has beautiful decor. The menu is extensive and caters for vegetarians. The portions are generous. Food arrives piping hot and is beautifully presented. Thank for for such a lovely dining experience.

★★★★★
August 27, 2024

Delicious Mediterranean food! I love the veggie couscous dish, it's so fresh and full of flavor. The service is wonderful and it's a lot of fun to finish off the meal relaxing on the pillows with a good cup of tea:)

★★★★★
August 8, 2024

It was our first time trying North African cuisine, and it was absolutely delicious. The generous portions left us fully satisfied, and the warm, inviting atmosphere made the experience even better. We’ll definitely be back!

★★★★★
July 19, 2024

It was so difficult to pick one dish because everything sounded amazing! The food was incredibly tasty and the perfect portion size. The decor is very interesting and blends really well with the food which overall creates a really nice experience. Will definitely come back!

★★★★★
May 26, 2024

The meals here are generous and tasty. Could have shared a tagine between 2 easily. Mint tea was lovely. No alcohol does not subtract from the atmosphere I think it makes it more authentic

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 14, 2024

Great service and food is amazing and a cozy atmosphere value for money, deffo will visit again Dietary restrictions: Very honest and explained of all allergy ingredients

★★★★★
December 7, 2024

We recently had an amazing lunch at Bedouin with family and friends, and it was a truly unforgettable experience. The flavours of the dishes were exceptional rich, authentic, and beautifully spiced, with something to please everyone at the table. The tagines were especially delightful, and you could tell the ingredients were fresh and of high quality. The staff were incredibly friendly and accommodating, making us feel welcome from the moment we walked in. The decor is stunning, capturing the essence of North Africa, and the soft background traditional music added to the wonderful ambiance (we end up asking for the playlist). It s clear the team puts a lot of care into every detail, and it made for a perfect evening. We will definitely be back soon! Highly recommended if you re in Cambridge.

★★★★★
December 7, 2024

What an experience. The experience starts from the door and as you walk in you feel that you were transported to an authentic tent, very nice atmosphere. The food was just brilliant absolutely delicious and fast service with good portions. Our host Abdallah was really great! Highly recommended restaurant!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 7, 2024

Nice staff. Nice food!

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 30, 2024

On a date and this place was Awesome. No alcohol served ( plenty of warning before you book) and the food was fantastic. Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 30, 2024

Amazing tasty authentic food, great setting huge portions and brilliant drink selection Parking: Parking for short stay just around the corner

★★★
Local Guide
November 21, 2024

Food is good, and the overall presentation of the restaurant is great. Main issue is that the service is pretty slow as there s a lot of covers, and the seats are really quite uncomfortable which makes the wait for food feel even longer. We may have had bad luck, but our table was located right between the split in the cushions on the bench seat, and the cushion in my chair was pretty much perished. The low height of the tables is fine in itself, but does magnify any issues with the seats. So overall fine, but i would recommend they give all the seats a refurb sooner rather than later.

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 21, 2024

The most tender lamb shank I have ever had.

★★★★★
November 21, 2024

Highly recommend Bedouin, service was efficient and genuine. Food authentic and captured the subtle North African flavours using traditional cookery methods and ingredients. Menu was just right, varied enough to provide lots of options but not confusing. Desserts delicious, the fig tart was a standout. Overall very tasty and welcoming unique dining experience not to be missed. Thank you for looking after us.

★★★★★
November 21, 2024

We are visiting Cambridge from London, this restaurant is phenomenal. The decor is perfect and the food was outstanding. We arrived around 5pm without a reservation and they very kindly accommodated us. Thank you for a fantastic meal!

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 21, 2024

Excellent Algerian food. I recommend the DJEDJ MHAMER. Portions are large but you can share main meals. No alcohol.

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 21, 2024

Food was delicious and so satiating. Staff were also very friendly especially with dietary requirements. Would definitely go back if I lived nearby.

★★★★★
November 21, 2024

Some of the best food I ve ever had. The service was also really good and the restaurant had a nice calm ambiance.

★★★★★
November 21, 2024

Very nice place, good vibes and great service..

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 21, 2024

Northern African amazing food. Great variety and incredible atmosphere 100% recommended

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 21, 2024

Tagine beldi is super delicious.

★★★★★
October 21, 2024

Nearly as good as Zi s peri peri (down the road).

★★★★★
October 21, 2024

This place is by far, the best restaurant me and my husband have been to in a while. Stunning establishment, lovely staff.. quick service but obviously the food was outstanding! Would absolutely go again!

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 21, 2024

Wow, absolutely great. Service, food and atmosphere all fantastic. Please book in advance, very busy

★★★★★
October 21, 2024

Absolutely amazing, one of the best restaurants in Cambridge! The food was so so good and the staff are so friendly and accommodating! I would recommend bedouin to everyone

★★★★
Local Guide
October 21, 2024

Nice ambience and food.

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 21, 2024

Amazing service, but the food is the star of the show. We loved the Hanouinette, hummus with lamb, and chicken parcels. The tagines are heavenly and the desserts are irresistible, even after having eaten too much! Beautiful and cosy restaurant, fantastic atmosphere, staff who really seem to love their jobs. I m lucky we live close by !

★★★★★
October 21, 2024

Excellent food, excellent service.

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 21, 2024

Awesome African food Dietary restrictions: Gluten free Food : 5/5 |

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 21, 2024

Thoroughly enjoyed an early dinner at this popular Algerian restaurant. The food was delicious and plentiful, priced about right and cheerfully served.

★★★★★
October 21, 2024

Superb! Dietary restrictions: Vegetarian, Vegan and Celiac options Food : 5/5 |

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 21, 2024

Me and my friend had a fantastic meal in Bedouin. Very good service, lovely decoration, great atmosphere. The food was delicious. Ive been before and had the hoummus which is also delicious. The green beans are delicious so I would highly recommend any dish with them on. We didnt try the tagine as Im not a fan, but others were having it and looked happy. They also have mocktails which looked amazing, maybe one for next time. Thank you Bedouin!

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 21, 2024

This is the place youre looking for. Delicious food, friendly staff and a great atmosphere. Perfect from start to finish. We started with the feta/spinach starter, then had the lamb shank tagine with couscous and the roast chicken with rice. Looking forward to coming back in the future to try more dishes! The type of place when youre hoping itll be nice and then they deliver on all fronts.

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 21, 2024

Such a lovely little restaurant (make sure to book). The restaurant was a little gem, and the staff were really welcoming, kind, and attentive. Ordered a couple of tagines, and they were amazing. Love everything about this place. Thank you so so much for a lovely evening.

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 21, 2024

Nice decor and delicious food.

★★★★
Local Guide
September 21, 2024

It is an experience visiting this place , great ambience you could feel like you were in Africa apart from seeing the buses etc go past on Mill Road. Enjoyed the meal . Generous portions.

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 21, 2024

Weve eaten here several times and it honestly is one of the best meals out Ive ever had. Last night we bought a couple of friends who live locally but have never been before, the wait staff were SO HELPFUL in finding us a table (I would always always recommend booking though a couple of days in advance, especially on a Saturday night, we just got Really lucky!) and our friends cant stop raving about the food. We tend to have Hummus Belaham and Bastille Dejej (a pleasant sweet/savoury surprise) to start and a tagine for main- my particular favourite is the beef which is always a huge, flavourful portion with a generous serving of meat. We travel into Cambridge often and will always try to eat here when we can, its very reasonably priced and genuinely delicious food with great service in a gorgeous setting...what more could you ask for?!

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 21, 2024

What a great place this is, delicious food, great environment. Cant fault it really.

★★
Local Guide
September 21, 2024

Seevice not good Food is not spicy at all... I ordered chicken and 1 lamb dish Not up to the mark... Service is poor

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 21, 2024

A little gem tucked away on Mill Road. Wonderful decor and ambience, always popular with locals and visitors alike. Delicious dishes and a unique ambience. Highly recommended. Vegetarian options: Never feels like an apology or an after-thought at Bedouin.

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 21, 2024

Brilliant good food and Halal too. Parking: Small parking lot, almost full on a Sunday afternoon Food : 5/5 |

★★★★★
August 21, 2024

Booked an early evening slot the day before. Was well aware that it did not serve alcohol and it was not BYO. The food was absolutely lovely. We had the Large Kemiette with an extra brick pastries. These were a selection of dips with some pitta breads which all tasted lovely. The Brik pastries with feta and spinach in were very good and the Brik pastries with chicken in was a little different as it had sugar in top but the combination worked well and it was a real highlight. This starter was large for two people, so take note. Im quite a big eater and was already a little full before the main came out. I chose the Tagine Kefte Bedaoui- lamb meatballs in a tomato sauce with cheese on top and an egg. It was absolutely lovely. Incredibly hot and it was a large portion of four large meatballs served with warm flatbreads. Id over indulged on the starter and could not get near finishing it. I took the rest home for the following day and it tasted as good as I remember. The lamb meatballs were beautifully seasoned with various herbs and spices and tender and the tomato sauce they were in was rich and thick and worked perfectly in my opinion. Dont think of this as an Italian style meatballs in tomato sauce, it was very different but worked so well. The staff were polite and prompt, exactly as you would want. I would thoroughly recommend and am hoping to go back soon.

★★★★★
August 21, 2024

The food and drinks were incredible. Would 100% go back here again. The staff were also very lovely!

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 21, 2024

Beautiful food. Beautiful setting.

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 21, 2024

Amazing food

★★★★★
August 21, 2024

Great atmosphere with good food. Generous portions!

★★★★
Local Guide
August 21, 2024

Nice food, good value for money.

★★★★★
August 21, 2024

Perfect place! Tasty food, very kind staff, and it feels like being in Algeria with traditional music! 1, 2, 3, Viva lAlgérie!

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 21, 2024

The ambience of this restaurant is only topped by the quality of the food that is made here. The lamb tagine with cous cous and the Achet Khodar (Pastry Will with vegetables and feta cheese) were absolutely phenomenal! I will absolutely be coming back here again!

★★★★★
August 21, 2024

A very fine place to eat. Food was great. Kemiette and lamb. I will come back!

★★★★★
August 21, 2024

Food was amazing and came out fast. Large portion sizes and atmosphere was delightful. Will be visiting again soon!

★★★★★
July 21, 2024

It was a great experience from the food to the service. Big shout out to Jamal for his heart warming welcoming and his special desserts that he made for us. 10/10

★★★★★
July 21, 2024

Extremely delicious and authentic. Tagine portions are quite large. I also recommend Date, Walnut and Banana Milkshake.

★★★★★
July 21, 2024

One of our favourite places to eat in Cambridge. The food is amazing and we often visit. Ive tried most of the meat dishes on the menu and the Lamb shank tagine is my favourite. The starters of hummus with lamb and shakshuka are also my go to. You always get plenty of bread for dipping, the portion sizes of the meals are huge and you wont leave feeling hungry. The restaurant has a Moroccan feel with the walls and ceilings covered in Arabic art. The seats are slightly uncomfortable and quite close together but that wasnt an issue for us. I would highly recommend a visit :)

★★★★★
July 21, 2024

Great experience and food was hot and tasty. Good size portions at sensible prices.

★★★★★
July 21, 2024

Amazing place both me and my friend loved our meal there and when back in Cambridge will definitely eat there again.

★★★★★
July 21, 2024

The tagine berkook is to die for - warm, comforting and flavourful. The hummus starter was wonderful too.

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 21, 2024

Lamb Tajin

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 21, 2024

The lamb shank tagine is very good but the beef tagine is amazing! Overall a great restaurant with an atmosphere to match

★★★★★
July 21, 2024

The food was DELICIOUS and the staff were very friendly especially Yazan. Highly recommended.

★★★★★
July 21, 2024

Great food nice atmosphere place recommend

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 21, 2024

Every part of this meal was divine! The starter selection was tasty, the tajine was great, the drinks were marvellous. Just a great place to have a meal!

★★★★★
July 21, 2024

My partner left a review already, but weve been here twice in two days because its so good :)

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 21, 2024

Loved this place. Came across it accidentally as I was looking for Halal food in Cambridge. Had the Lamb Tagine and the meat was so tender and the whole meal flavoursome. The 77 drink was also unique and refreshing. The decor is creative and beautiful. Service was also very good and efficient. Would definitely return if I find myself in Cambridge again.

★★★★★
June 21, 2024

We had delicious food & Really recommendable food, great service from all staff

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 21, 2024

Fantastic food, wow. Came here as a group of four vegetarians and we all thought the food here was phenomenal. We had been meaning to come here for the past few years since we moved to Cambridge and the food did not disappoint one bit! Bravo!

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 21, 2024

Delicious food!

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 21, 2024

The restaurant recommended by a colleague, I personally think it is the best and delicious meal I have ever had in Cambridge. It is really worth coming here to try. Remember to leave more time to enjoy the atmosphere of the meal.

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 21, 2024

Busy and despite being alcohol free absolutely wonderful food

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 21, 2024

Great Algerian restaurant, tasty food at affordable price.

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 21, 2024

Always such a great vibe and great food. Best to book a table as its always busy. Parking: Free after 6pm at gwydir street car park. Or 90p per 30mins before 6pm.

Local Guide
June 21, 2024

This is the worst meal Ive had in Cambridge & one of the most hyped restaurant. I am convinced people in Cambridge either lost their sense of taste or just havent eaten this type of cuisine before. Drinks - asked for a cocktail recommendation , got recommended some pineapple drink - said okay Ill trust the waiters recommendation - ended up not being a cocktail at all - it was some kind of juice (I like pineapple in cocktails but not on its own) so it was rly revolting . When I said I was expecting a cocktail, there was no apology or an offer to change it. I took 1 sip and didnt drink anything. Had to ask for tap water. Food- the aubergine with chilli starter was horrific . Genuinely, no flavour , undercooked and bland. The tagine I got was a fair portion but it was extremely salty and the meat tasted like rubber. The couscous was the worse couscous Ive ever eaten. I was struggling to eat my food. This place is extremely bad for anyone who has eaten this cuisine before and Im glad they found a place in Cambridge because in any major city in England - this place will get trounced by competition First time in England Ive had to voluntarily brave the courage to say I dont want to pay the discretionary service charge. Usually I do so out of basic courtesy , but this time I just couldnt . £31 for that awful dinner & service.

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 21, 2024

Amazing food, lovely atmosphere for dinner with friends. Very busy so definitely try to book in advance! Lamb tagine was very yummy with lots of meat.

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 21, 2024

This is a very popular joint and it s popular for a good reason. The Tajines are exceptionally good but really in general everything I ve tried here is made to perfection I would recommend booking if you can, as the place is popular

★★★★★
May 21, 2024

Really nice place! Food was divine and portions were huge. We did struggle to finish one starter and one main per person. Service was also great aside from a server that maybe didnt have much experience but was kind of let on her own. Definitely going back.

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 21, 2024

Great experience at Bedouin! The food was delicious, amazing drinks and great service!

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 21, 2024

Simply the best this is my absolute fav. Whenever I m in Cambridge I do not leave without paying Bedouin a visit. The Tagine Zeytoon and the Salata Beljoubna is sooooooooooooo good

★★
May 21, 2024

The food was amazing but the service was very poor. When we ordered there was only 2 other tables. Ordered the RAYESH MECHAOUI x2. It took 45 minutes! too come. Really unhappy. And plus theres not many lights in the place and none in the toilet.

May 21, 2024

We ordered the lamb chops witch contained 4xlamb chops and a small serving of fries the food overall was delicious a 9/11 but we ended up ordering 3 of those and it ended up taking about 45mins the food ended up really expensive overall we ordered 5 drinks the cocktails were really good we also ordered some king prawns as an starter witch was really good as well but it ended up coming g to about £92 but because of delay they charged us £86 the lights are very dim and the bathroom was very small from the prices of the food they should be able to afford lights as they were packed the tap barely worked and the toilet is very small

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 21, 2024

Recommended by a friend and l must say it ticked the boxes! You should visit too

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 21, 2024

A great restaurant in Cambridge that is highly recommended

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 21, 2024

We visited Cambridge and came across this lovely restaurant. Nice decor, delicious food and excellent service. It was very busy but they kindly accommodated without a booking as we went early. Food came out quickly. Tagines tasty and good portions. Free car park nearby after 6pm.

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 21, 2024

Unbelievable dining experience! We went as a group of four and ended up staying in there for hours, the atmosphere was so inviting and we forgot the time! We ordered a selection of 4 tagines. The portions were very generous and the authenticity was on point considering we just got back from Morocco last week! Finished the meal of with some Arabic coffee and mint tea. As Cambridge residents weve always heard of this restaurant and finally ventured into the amazing place. P.S. the decor is beautiful.

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 21, 2024

Delicious food, a really neat ambiance you feel like you re in a tent in the desert. The staff are very kind and helpful

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 21, 2024

Amazing food and atmosphere. Dishes you cant find in many other places.

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 21, 2024

wonderful atmosphere and fantastic food! great, very kind service

★★★★★
April 21, 2024

Really great food, efficient service, cosy place. Highly recommended! Food

★★★★★
April 21, 2024

Magical, endearing place, great food, decoration, music... They make you move to another place

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 21, 2024

Really enjoyed our visit. Welcoming, attentive staff, great vibe and fantastic food. Recommended. Parking: Theres a car park nearby

★★★
April 21, 2024

Food was nice enough but we shouldnt have waited an hour for it. Some acknowledgment that the kitchen had messed up would have been appreciated (the table next door ordered the same dishes at the same time and received theirs 30 minutes before we did).

★★
Local Guide
April 21, 2024

I really wanted to like this place as the atmosphere was really good and the food was delicious. Unfortunately, service was not good enough. Lots of waiting without being looked after. They should find a solution to manage the service!

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 21, 2024

Nice decor, amazing food and great staff

★★★★★
April 21, 2024

We loved it! The food, the atmosphere and the staff were amazing

★★★★★
April 21, 2024

Very impressed with the quality and taste of the food. Something different. The pudding cocktails very nice too

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 21, 2024

Bedouin is a great experience to suit all occasions - make sure you book, it s very popular. We ve had casual dinners there but also recently chose this restaurant to celebrate our wedding anniversary. Such a wonderful, cosy and lively atmosphere. Service is always welcoming and friendly. I m slowly making my way through all the tagines on the menu as I need to try them all. Don t miss the grilled aubergine with tahini dressing (Betenjal Bel Tahina) from the starters menu. Also the oven roasted chicken dishes are excellent and their couscous is light and fluffy. They have a great Non ABV Cocktails menu - highly recommend the 77.

★★★★
Local Guide
April 21, 2024

Really nicefood and staff Id go here again Food : 4/5

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 21, 2024

Amazing decor in this cosy restaurant with friendly service and tasty food - brilliant vegan options & great mint tea! Very generous portions and lovely flavours.

★★★★
March 21, 2024

I ordered a dish that i thought was overcooked, so they explained that this is the way the dish will be served. I could choose another dish and they taked the first one back, without charging. All the others dishes where great and the people are very friendly, great service! I feld sorry for sending the dish back, but They told me we just want happy customers

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 21, 2024

Best North African food I have ever tried. Everything was perfect, we were visitors from Glasgow and we were lucky to visit such a place

★★★★★
March 21, 2024

Was in Cambridge for a day and decided to have lunch here based on reviews. It did not disappoint. The ambiance and decor is superb and can see the attention to detail down to the water glasses, the way bill is presented and general vibe. Lamb shank tagine was amazing. Bursting with flavour and served very hot Portions are quite big so maybe 1 main course between 2 ppl is more appropriate. The staff is friendly and service is good.

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 21, 2024

Amazing food and great staff. Truly the best first experience in Cambridge.

★★★★★
March 21, 2024

The environment was classical and quiet. The behaviour of the staff was very good. Especially Caroline who served us was joyful and smiling all the time. We enjoyed the food as well.

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 21, 2024

Amazing food and friendly, attentive staff. We cant wait to go back.

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 21, 2024

Exceptional restaurant! Congratulations to the team

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 21, 2024

After making the journey from London specifically to dine at this restaurant, we were eager to experience the praised cuisine and ambiance. Upon arrival, we were warmly greeted by a gentleman who appeared to be the manager (Algerian) instantly making us feel welcomed . The cozy atmosphere added to the warmth of the experience. As we embarked on our culinary journey through North Africa, each dish, from the BASTILLA DJEDJ to the CREVETTES MCHERMLA and the BETENJAL BEL TAHINA, was freshly prepared, impeccably seasoned, and utterly delightful. The TAGINE BERKOOK, TAGINE ZAYTOUN, and couscous further impressed with their flavors. Concluding our meal with delectable desserts and refreshing mint tea was the perfect finale. I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone seeking an exceptional dining experience, and the journey from London is certainly worthwhile. Massive Well Done Everyone!

★★★★
March 21, 2024

We had a wonderful dinner at Bedouin and would highly recommend this restaurant to those in Cambridge as great value alongside a fantastic atmosphere. Perfect for groups or date night! I learned Bedouin are a nomad Arabic tribe from which the restaurant draws its influence with a vibrant interior and tableware to boot setting the scene for a beautiful dinner. For starters we ate the Haniounette and Kemiette. The spicy hummus & tagine bread combination is second to none and this is by far the best North African starter menu Ive seen. The Brik pastries are also sweet and savoury with such a unique and delicious flavour. For main we had Felous Masella and Betenjel Farci. The portions are beyond plentiful, hearty and are of great quality. Ive scored the food as a 4 but think this could easily tip to a 5 with alternative menu choices. The chicken dish just wasnt my perfect taste for this sort of food and chicken cooked slightly over how Id eat it (but much better than pink). I regretted not trying the meatball tagine and think that would transverse this review to a 5 across the board. Definitely perfect location, value for money and experience with beautiful array of teas and mocktails to accompany the meal. We will be back during our next visit to Cambridge.

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 21, 2024

Great place, great atmosphere, great food.

★★★★★
March 21, 2024

Love this place, have visited twice now with family. Nice atmosphere and decor. Staff have always been very pleasant and friendly, and the food tastes great! Kid-friendliness: We had our nephew with us who is basically the definition of chaos! The staff were very accommodating and helpful

★★★★★
March 21, 2024

One of the best restaurants in Cambridge. Everything was perfect from food to vibe to service. Dietary restrictions: Gluten free options available

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 21, 2024

Amazing place, great food, good service. Nothing else to say. Will come back when visiting Cambridge

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 21, 2024

Fab food and service

★★★★★
February 21, 2024

The restaurant is so beautiful, a typique Algerian sahara décoration, the food is delicious, the service is amazing and The atmosphere is the best, they were so nice that they putted our Algerian playlist and they even offer to us two starters, highly recommended, 10/10

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 21, 2024

I went here for my birthday. We all found the food to be amazing, and reasonably priced. Big thanks to Mahmood for the excellent service. Will definitely be coming here again!

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 21, 2024

Absolutely delighted with my second visit to Bedouin restaurant! The culinary experience was exceptional, with dishes like Tagine Kefte and Flose Msella showcasing unique and delightful flavors. The Beklava for dessert was the perfect sweet finale. The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful, making it a highly recommended dining spot for anyone seeking North African cuisine excellence. Cant wait for my next visit!

★★★★★
February 21, 2024

Surprise the decoration that transports you to the desert. The food and the service, excellent

★★★★
February 21, 2024

Really busy Thursday evening with a great vibe. Staff were fabulous. Polite, attentive but unobtrusive. Food was really good. I couldnt quite give 5 stars as my vegan main was lacking depth of flavour. Still a lovely experience.

★★★★★
February 21, 2024

First time at Bedouin and absolutely loved it, the food is delicious with so much flavour. The atmosphere really adds to the experience.

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 21, 2024

Delicious food, beautiful decor, lovely service.

★★★★★
February 21, 2024

Simply delicious

★★★★★
February 21, 2024

Lovely atmosphere, very attentive and friendly staff. Found was delicious wish I had room for dessert.

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 21, 2024

I used Bedouin as caterer for my birthday. The diner was 3 courses: starter Mezze, main Tajine and dessert baklavas and tea. The food was exquisite, the service was very professional and kind. Overall it created a very warm and friendly atmosphere. My guests are still talking about the fantastic food and for me and my husband it created a wonderful memory.

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 21, 2024

Great food and wonderful ambiance - we would come back again!

★★★★★
February 21, 2024

So excited to visit this place again!!! I am quite a foodie and rarely do I get impressed by food when eating out as most places try to cut corners; I also rarely write reviews. This place left me with no complaints and I am so shocked by how tasty the food was. So hearty, homey and full of flavour everything was so so well cooked and had the right combination of texture and flavour - it was just PERFECT! It s also a rarity to see this in the UK but absolutely love the extra effort of bringing some free appetisers and a little sweet menthol candy to end your meal. The portion size was really good too, we had the Kamiette, and two mains to share for two people(a Tajine and Betenjel Farci) + a drink. Ended up paying ~£50 for two, which is reasonable these days, especially for the quality of the food you get. Ah, the atmosphere is very cozy too, you feel like you re abroad. It can be a little tight as they get very busy so you ll likely be siting close to other people but all the rugs surrounding do well to absorb the noise around so it s not too bad. Vegetarian options: Decent number of vegetarian options!

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 21, 2024

Comfortable, good service and halal food.

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 21, 2024

Amazing food and great atmosphere. Staff are very welcoming. If you re a fan of North African food, this is the place to go in Cambridge. Highly recommend!

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 21, 2024

Amazing lamb dishes, great food, good service. If you come here make sure to make reservations 1 day in advance as it gets busy.

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 21, 2024

Awesome food and staff!!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 21, 2024

Sooooooo delicious. The food was honestly amazing! Me and my partner when silent as we munched away. Both cocktails were delicious too! Id recommend to anyone in the area :) delicious, very reasonably priced considering the portion size, and great atmosphere and staff! Didnt need to wait long for anything and very attentive. :D Vegetarian options: I got the veggie brick pastry, tasted amazing. Its like a vegetarian burrito on steroids, 10/10

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 21, 2024

Really nice place and special food The staff is very friendly and welcoming Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 21, 2024

Great food! Nice lighting too.

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 21, 2024

We took a take away, one CHECKCHOUKA and one TAGINE BOUSTAAN. Really really good ! Good price and size for two people. Kind staff over the phone and in person and the place looks nice too! Next time we will certainly eat in :)

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 21, 2024

Beautiful place. The food is amazing

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 21, 2024

Amazing food, service, atmosphere, %100 i ll come back Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 21, 2024

Me and my partner go there all the time and it s is very good and the staff are polite the food comes out decent time cannot fault them

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 21, 2024

Amazing atmosphere. You feel like you are actually in a beduin tent in the desert. The food is very tasty.

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 21, 2024

An incredible restaurant. Everything is spot on. The manager Djamel is a wonderful host.

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Sensational food, great service and superb atmosphere. Took my wife for our first anniversary and it didnt disappoint. Well certainly be back next time we visit the city.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Favourite place for tagine and hummous

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Fantastic food & service, a real gem. Well worth a visit. Vegetarian options: There is a good selection of vegetarian options that are extremely tasty, with the option to make them vegan by removing the feta cheese

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Breath taking experience, the ambiance takes you to a different world, the food is amazing and the service is great. For how good it is, it is an amazing value for money.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Delicious food impressed food quality. Try classic mint tea.

★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Came here for our anniversary meal. Ordered starters main and dessert. The mains were lovely and good portions. The service was so so disappointing. The tables are really small and whenever we got a drink and finished it no one bothered to come collect it or even had patients to stop when I asked for them to... Other tables seemed to have around the clock service, clean tables from glasses and checked up on. We were just sitting there for ages between courses being stared at yet ignored. Even when I asked for the bill twice one of the staff said in a minute and walked off just fixing some napkins... Overall food was okay, main is worth it compared to the dessert and drinks which simply werent to our taste. The place looks cozy and lovely, the tables are a bit close together and small so hard to have a chat and properly relax as everything might aswell be one long table. Its worth a visit, and hopefully you get them on a good day where they want to serve and check up on their customers.

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

I had dinner there recently with someone extremely special to me. I hadnt been there before, and was a little anxious, but I neednt have worried. Magnificent food, service and atmosphere. We had a magical evening. Thank you!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Northern African cuisine. Delicious and well portioned. Decor and music elevate the feel and a atmosphere.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Very tasty dishes, beef tagine is recommended!

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Really friendly service, tasty vegan options and unique atmosphere

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

This is MY kind of dining out, where you feel at home whilst youre eating deliciously prepared and tasty food, with a warm welcome and comfortable homely service. Book early in the evening as this place gets very popular by 8pm!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

The food and atmosphere are excellent.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Love Bedouin. Probably my favourite place to eat on Mill Road.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Lovely experience and ambiance.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Amazing sister restaurant to Al Casbah, which also has insanely delicious food. Good service, tagine was great, lamb very tender

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

The best restaurants in UK you can find the Algérien , Moroccan food and also the staff very nice and quickly and the best think decorations you feel you are in desert I recommend for all people to know our culture

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Parking: Gwydir street car park can be a nightmare to exit Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Brilliant food and service - loved our visit! Thank you so much

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

One of the best Algerian restaurants around. I always bring friends here when they visit Cambridge. The food and decor are so authentic, and it has such a cosy vibe

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

What a find! We popped in here for a late lunch on a Saturday afternoon (we hadnt reserved) and were greeted warmly. We ordered cocktails, starters and tagines for main course and the everything was absolutely delicious and served with a smile. We had a selected of both hot and cold starters served with bread and the tagines came with a choice of bread of couscous. The meat in the tagines was so tender and delicious (we ordered a chicken, lamb shank and lamb meatballs) Sadly we didnt have room for dessert but well definitely go back another time and save space. Highly recommended and worth a trip.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Excellent food, it was very tasty and authentic. Very good portions too. Service was great but a bit slow. Need to book in advance as it can get quite busy

★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

The food was OK but it didnt blow me away, the fries were rather nasty because they tasted like very dirty frying fat. The lamb was good but not very seasoned which was a shame. I didnt like the furnishings, the long bench is special but has definitely seen better days.

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Cosy and romantic dinner spot.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

First time try North Africa food. I feel like similar with Mediterranean food. Lamb is really soft and tender. The taste is good. For drink mock tails, I don t fancy with it.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Best restaurant for North African food in Cambridge and so far the best restaurant in this historic city. Been here twice in a week time.

December 21, 2023

We booked a table for 8.30pm, had to wait for a table to be ready and left at 9.55pm. I cant comment on the food, it never appeared. We did get an apology from the waitress when I went to pay for the drinks but no explanation for lack of food. Pizza Hut across the road is good....

December 21, 2023

EXCEPTIONALLY DISSAPOINTING EXPERIENCE. Id love to say the food is as good as I remember ,but never got as far a eating it! We arrived a few minutes early for an advance booking. The place was rammed and there were no tables free at all. So clearly overbooking goes on here. No room to wait inside ,so forced to stand in the cold until a table came free, with me using a crutch to stand and with an 80-year-old relative. The tables are packed in pretty tight too. It was not easy getting to ours with a crutch, so not exactly accessible. The staff were polite and took our order quickly enough. But then groups who arrived after us were getting their starters and then main courses before we got anything. After waiting a full hour, we cancelled the whole order and left. Not a great birthday for me. After a long conversation the following day, on the phone, where their excuses and timing of events simply didnt match up, they eventually agreed to refund the drinks. Wheelchair accessibility: there isnt any

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Delicious Algerian cuisine on offer in Cambridge. Generous portions, friendly staff and excellent service. Highly recommended!

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Ambiance chaleureuse dans ce restaurant, avec une décoration incroyable. On a l impression d être dans une tente au Sahara en plein milieu de Cambridge. Personnel accueillant et plat extrêmement savoureux ! Le meilleur restaurant où l on a mangé durant notre séjour à Cambridge ! Je conseil en cocktail le « 77 », cette boisson était délicieuse !

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Dined in, lovely vibe!!! And food is INCREDIBLE. Waited a bit but definitely worth it. Both chicken and veggie options were amazing (we shared dishes)

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Welcoming staff, tasty dish, the Bedouin confirms its fine reputation. We decided to come and eat following the good reviews and my wife and I were not disappointed! Really great quality dish, hearty and affordable. We will return on our next visit to Cambridge

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Loved it! Great atmosphere, great food, great staff!

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Excellent on all accounts

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

This is my second time visiting Bedouin, and I can t wait to go back again! Incredible service from a kind, super knowledgeable staff, and the food was delicious and incredibly reasonably priced. I got the Lamb Tagine Meatballs which were to die for, and my friend got the beef, which was succulent and melt in your mouth. We finished off with the Baklava, which was the perfect sharing dish. You won t find anything remotely comparable in Cambridge.

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

The tastiest meal Ive had in a while. A change from the norm. Warm welcome, friendly service, authentic style bedoin. I had hummus with lamb and my partner, liver, both were lovely but the show stopper was the main course. I had beef tagine and my partner the meatball dish. We has thought the menu was a bit limited but this restaurant is a great example of do what you do and do it well. Fab, strongly recommend.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Genuinely some of the best food I ve had

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Really delicious food which we thoroughly enjoyed. I recommend getting the Kemiette as a starter, lovely mix of flavors. Both the Tangine Beldi and the Djedj MHamer were excellent and deserts were great too. Definitely worth visiting even if North African cuisine isnt your favorite, because I think there will be something on the menu you will enjoy.

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Due to COVID and other factors it took us 4 years to finally dine here, well worth the wait. Doesnt disappoint. Book early and keep your reservation

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

All 5 stars! Really delicious food :) Highly recommended - also great atmosphere. Food : 5/5

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Great food and a lovely atmosphere.

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

The food is great, delicious, authentic. Service is the best. Definitly going back soon. Thank you Food

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