Dishoom Permit Room Cambridge in Cambridge

17 Trinity St, Cambridge CB2 1TB, United Kingdom

★★★★★
(1697 reviews)
Categories: Restaurant Bar Breakfast restaurant Cafe Cocktail bar Indian restaurant Live music bar

About

Permit Room Cambridge is an all-day, bar-café by Dishoom, nestled at 17 Trinity Street. It’s our tribute to the way Bombay kicks back and cuts loose – with round-the-clock deliciousness on the menu. Swing by for Naan Rolls for breakfast, grab craveable Snacks and Savouries for lunch, or hang ‘til late for some seriously good cocktails, all accompanied by eclectic, toe-tapping (often live) music. The beer menu is largely local and the wines are plentiful, more than delicious and mostly organic. Plus, we’re dog-friendly, bring your furry friend along. Walk-ins are welcome, bookings are recommended for big groups.

Website
permitroom.co.uk
Address
17 Trinity St, Cambridge CB2 1TB, United Kingdom
Plus Code
6449+P8 Cambridge, United Kingdom
Time Zone
Europe/London

Business Hours

Monday
9 AM–11 PM
Tuesday
9 AM–11 PM
Wednesday
9 AM–11 PM
Thursday
9 AM–11 PM
Friday
9 AM–12 AM
Saturday
9 AM–12 AM
Sunday
9 AM–11 PM

Services

Service options
Outdoor seating Delivery Dine-in Takeaway
Highlights
Live music
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible seating Wheelchair-accessible toilet Assistive hearing loop Wheelchair-accessible car park
Offerings
Alcohol Beer Cocktails Coffee Spirits Vegan options Vegetarian options Wine
Dining options
Breakfast Brunch Lunch Dinner Counter service Dessert Seating
Amenities
Bar on site Toilets Wi-Fi Wi-Fi
Crowd
Family friendly LGBTQ+ friendly Transgender safe space
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Credit cards Debit cards
Children
Good for kids High chairs
Parking
Parking
Pets
Dogs allowed Dogs allowed inside Dogs allowed outside

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Reviews

4.9
★★★★★
1697 reviews

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★★★★★
December 17, 2024

Lovely warm welcome from the minute we arrived. The staff were also very helpful with suggestions as it was our first time eating at Dishoom. The spinach chaat was amazing and both the lamb and chicken currys were also delicious. I will definitely return next time I am in Cambridge.

★★★★★
December 7, 2024

Came for our 17 year anniversary and we’re well looked after by Krishna! Helped us make some great choices and loved everything! Our new favourite spot in Cambridge

★★★★★
November 21, 2024

Recommending the chocolate chai and naan rolls with egg, which for me distinguishes the chain from the already delicious local Indian cuisine scene. Chocolate chai decently spiced, not too sweet, and still chocolaty. heartwarming on a -3 morning after being on the river. Naan is elastic and satisfying. The sausage is super flavorful. The ketchup/ tomato sauce is a little overpowering in its sweetness. Runny egg is beautiful. The interior is much more spacious than the tiny doorway suggests. Love the music and decor (I would prefer non-plastic plates though.) Really friendly service:) Good value and interesting choices for breakfast. I might come back to try more cooked breakfast and perhaps regular dishes.

★★★★★
November 10, 2024

Dishoom never misses but the Cambridge Permit Room is my favourite! Incredible food as always, paired with the unique permit room ambiance with great music, low lighting and a long, varied drinks menu (with a fabulous selection of alcohol-free options, the lychee french 75 is delicious!). However it is a little loud so just be aware of this if you’re sensitive to noise :) The service is always 10/10 from soft launch until now; most recently we were served by Nate who completely made our weekend with his friendliness and kindness 🤍 will be coming back here again and again until graduation!

★★★★
October 24, 2024

Food was lovely, the atmosphere was excellent and the staff were friendly except for some who were pretty much not interested in being civil or polite. A smile would've sufficed, but hey ho. The place was packed, and it had a wonderful layout with lovely interiors. Nice little quirky Hindi language signs on display.

★★★★
October 21, 2024

A delightful dining experience with a stunning variety of vegetarian and vegan options. The jackfruit rice dazzles with flavor but packs a spicy punch. Friendly service and charming decor enhance the atmosphere. Recommended!

★★★★★
September 27, 2024

It was such a delight to visit this place that we returned just a few days later, which is quite rare for us. We were served by Ben, who has an incredible knack for customer service. He took excellent care of us, explaining the menu items and seeking our feedback on each dish. His service was consistently good, and during our last visit—when the restaurant was fully booked on a Monday—he still took great care of us, demonstrating natural leadership qualities. The atmosphere was relaxed, and I can’t recommend this place highly enough. The manager, Aimee, was brilliant, and I would like to extend my appreciation to her as well. We can’t wait to return back.

★★★★★
September 21, 2024

Really lovely food, great flavours and lots of choice! The servers were lovely and the food came out super quick. Very nice inside .Not cheap but worth it 👌🏻

★★★★★
December 21, 2024

Delicious! Vegetarian options: Delicious Food : 5/5 |

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2024

Highly recommend the chicken ruby and naan! Lovely atmosphere and very cosy.

★★★★★
December 21, 2024

Quick and attentive service, Annika and the chef were very accommodating for my substitution request. Vegetarian options: Chef willing to substitute sausage for vegan sausage in non vegetarian options.

★★★★
December 20, 2024

Great food. Nice staff. Wasn t the biggest fan of having to sit on a stool for the meal, quite uncomfortable.

★★★★
December 20, 2024

Vegetarian options: X Food

★★★★★
December 20, 2024

Great as always. Krishna was a super good waiter

★★★★
December 20, 2024

Delicious worth a visit

★★★★★
December 20, 2024

A lovey meal with delightful service

★★★★★
December 19, 2024

Such lovely food and amazing staff. Made a birthday celebration feel extra special.

★★★★★
December 19, 2024

Rosie was brilliant!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 19, 2024

Amazing venue, really attentive service and great food

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 19, 2024

Rosie was a fantastic waitress. The food was great as always, but Rosie was the perfect combination of welcoming, friendliness and discretion.

★★★★★
December 18, 2024

House chai its amazing! Brunch perfect!!!! Lunch perfect!! Vibes perfectttt

★★★★★
December 18, 2024

Lovely scrambled eggs and great service :)

★★★★★
December 18, 2024

Amazing atmosphere! Even better food. Love the bottomless chai

★★★★★
December 18, 2024

Our waiter, Tom, was superb. He was helpful about the menu and found out what we liked before making suggestions. He was chatty and friendly. He was engaging and attentive too. Vegetarian options: The broccoli salad was tangy and fresh with a chilli kick. Delicious.

★★★★★
December 18, 2024

Christmas special menu was great deal!

★★★★★
December 18, 2024

My friend recommended this restaurant for me awhile and I tried it today to celebrate my friend s birthday. The food was so delicious and the service was really great, too! We ordered a lamb curry which was so yummy and spicy and we ate with the nann bread .The crispy spanish chatt which had yourgut sauce was amazing and the lamb Samosa were very delicious. And the waitress who called Enjila gave a birthday dessert treat for my friend that surprising us. Thank you so much she make her day.

★★★★★
December 18, 2024

The atmosphere was great, just enough liveliness but also felt quite intimate for a group of friends. Food was delicious, nice variety and good portions. This is the second time I ve been and had the same server each time, her name is Anaka (not sure of the spelling) but she is amazing! Friendly, efficient, nothing too much trouble for her and she had great recommendations on combinations of dishes and how much to order! Thank you!! Vegetarian options: The paneer curry and makhani black Dahl were fantastic.

★★★★★
December 17, 2024

Amazing food

★★★★★
December 17, 2024

Divya was great!

★★★★
December 17, 2024

Dietary restrictions: Great variety Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 16, 2024

I havent been to the original Dishoom restaurants but the Permit room is excellent with a great atmosphere. It is amazing what they have done in such a small space. Prices can be at the upper end of expensive, especially when you consider a whole Tandoori chicken on its own is £26. However, the tandoori chicken is to die for. Best tandoori chicken I have had period. Naans were really tasty too. The food could be a little spicier and would have liked to see the chefs adjusting the spice level to customers preference. I was given chillies on the side of the Lamb Curry, but its not the same as having spicy curry to begin with. They were generous with the lamb pieces, which I appreciated and upon request, gave us some wedges of lime to juice over the dish. The berry chicken biryani was good, generous with the chicken pieces, but again, it was on the lighter side and could do with a little bit more masala on the chicken. I wished there were a few more menu items for a little bit more variety, something as simple as plain fries or fries with a dusting of masala. Staff were very friendly and helpful and had tried to accommodate us best when we arrived with a baby and a pram. Albeit we had to sit on a smaller table but we preferred where we had sat since we got a good view of the entire restaurant. We spent around £30 per person without any beverages or desserts, so it is a little more on the expensive side. Overall, food was high quality and would definitely recommend you try at least once.

★★★★★
December 16, 2024

Western breakfast in a naan. It was nice but nothing special. Masala beans were ok, but not exciting. All food was very sweet, chai had too much ginger. Chocolate chai was just hot chocolate with no discernable spice. Dinner menu was much more interesting.

★★★★★
December 16, 2024

Great food Vegetarian options: Excellent selection Food : 5/5 |

★★★★
Local Guide
December 16, 2024

The food is extremely good; however I have to mention it was £20 for a curry and rice (!!!) Although I love Dishoom, this is excessive. There s plenty other Indian restaurants that are the same quality/better and cheaper. Food

★★★★★
December 15, 2024

Nice food and friendly staff. The music sounded exotic.

★★★★★
December 15, 2024

Impeccable service, and top draw food. A must :-) Wheelchair accessibility: There is access for wheel chairs. I am sure the wonderful staff will help if needed.

★★★★★
December 15, 2024

Great experience - lovely atmosphere, great food and friend staff.

★★★★
December 15, 2024

Nice place Vegetarian options: Nice food and the options were good Food : 4/5 |

★★★★★
December 15, 2024

Everything was absolutely perfect!

★★★★★
December 15, 2024

Thanks

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 15, 2024

Great Birthday treat, great food, atmosphere and staff. Kid-friendliness: Great service and friendly staff. Food : 5/5 |

★★★★★
December 15, 2024

So good place and food both Vegetarian options: Karhi chawal Food : 5/5 |

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 15, 2024

Had a fantastic meal at the Permit room. Loved the tandoori chicken and the spinach chat... Cant wait to return

★★★★★
December 15, 2024

Excellent Indian food with just the right level of spice!

★★★★★
December 14, 2024

Lovely food with great service

★★
December 14, 2024

It s a shame to have to leave this review be because the food is lovely. However, I asked for a raspberry soda and was told they had run out, that s fine. I was recommended a pink pineapple soda instead, also fine. This came in a small 150/200ml bottle which I poured into the glass myself. After I had paid, I subsequently noticed we had been charged 8.50 for this drink, which is absolutely ridiculous. I had not ordered, nor been given, the full cocktail version of this drink. It left such a bitter taste in my mouth and totally ruined my experience of the evening.

★★★★★
December 14, 2024

Slow service

★★★★★
December 14, 2024

Anagha was our server; so friendly, helpful and a joy to be around. The food was incredible; especially the Spinach Chaat. We come to dishoom loads, and this was one of my favourite visits. Travelling from London, and will be back next month for more! Fab job to everyone at dishoom Cambridge!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 14, 2024

Enjoyed it here, great vibes and great food.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 14, 2024

Food was amazing as always.

★★★★★
December 14, 2024

A very good place in the center of Cambridge. Delicious Indian food, cozy environment and nice decoration. The staff is attentive and kind. Definitely a good choice and one of the last discovery in the city. Vegetarian options: Sí

★★★
Local Guide
December 14, 2024

I didn t think there was anything special about this pace. Food was ok, staff were nice.

★★★★★
December 14, 2024

Thank you Anika for the excellent service!

★★★★
December 14, 2024

Really enjoyed the service!! And the staff are very helpful. There was a little confusion at first but they really made it up to it with their service. Also they realized we didnt like one of the dishes... We didnt tell them as its not their fault. But, they surprised us with a complementary ice cream and also deducted the amount for the dish we didnt like. Really really good place and good people Keep up the good work!!

★★★★★
December 14, 2024

Out waiter was really friendly and provided us with great advice on the food

★★★★★
December 14, 2024

The waitress was incredible best experience ever

★★★★★
December 14, 2024

Vegetarian options: Amazing!! Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 14, 2024

Always amazing :)

★★★★★
December 14, 2024

Absolutely brilliant!!!!

★★★★★
December 14, 2024

Fantastic service, food and atmosphere. Indian food with a twist . highly recommend.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 14, 2024

Lovely lunch and wonderful service. Flawless!

★★★★★
December 14, 2024

Really nice food and service from Divya

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 14, 2024

Good Vegetarian options: Okay Food : 5/5 |

★★★★★
December 14, 2024

really nice meal and great service from autumn - so lovely and helpful! thank you :)

★★★★★
December 14, 2024

Great food, environment and Divya was amazing

★★★★★
December 14, 2024

Incredible place, so Vibey and the food was so delicious. The staff were mega fun. Def coming back

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 14, 2024

Superb!

★★★★★
December 14, 2024

Vibes and immensely good flavours never had food like it.

★★★★★
December 14, 2024

Amazing food, very authentic and high quality Definitely coming back again Parking: Cambridge

★★★★★
December 14, 2024

Vegetarian options: Awesome Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 14, 2024

Went for our anniversary. We were greeted by the hostess at the entrance and she gave us a card and couple of drinks coupons as a gift. Food was amazing, and the festive cocktail selection is really amazing. We tried the Clover Club the signature cocktail of Dishoom and Desi mulled wine. Service was amazing, Enjila was our server, she went above and beyond her duties to make our evening special. Highly recommended.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 14, 2024

Bit too loud but not restaurant in Britain has noice isolation so thats fine . Breakfast was delicious

★★★★★
December 14, 2024

Our waitress Ayesha was amazing! Food was delicious- came for breakfast and will absolutely come again!!

★★★★★
December 14, 2024

Devya our server was excellent - fab lunch venue

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 14, 2024

10/10 . Definitely recommend!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 14, 2024

Very nice experience. Food was great and staff were so helpful throughout from front of house to servers.

★★★★★
December 14, 2024

Awesome place!!!cambrigde just got a whole Lot exciting!got the whole squad here,plus we were able to add more people onto our table via an email.found it hard to leave,just love the place,food,excellent!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 7, 2024

My birthday dinner at Dishoom Permit Room was fantastic. The food was absolutely amazing! We enjoyed the delicious Chicken Pick Me Ups, savory Vegetable Samosas, tender Tandoori Chicken, and the rich and flavorful Chicken Ruby. Every dish was a culinary delight. Our host, Autumn, was incredibly attentive and made our birthday celebration extra special. We cant wait to return to Dishoom and enjoy another fabulous meal.

★★★★
December 7, 2024

Not as good as Dishoom in London, but still very good.

★★★★★
December 7, 2024

Kid-friendliness: Good Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 7, 2024

Spectacular food, beer and cocktails in a cosy, clean and welcoming environment

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 7, 2024

Great food and drinks. Service is quick and very friendly. Perfect for a casual date or a quick bite with friends and family.

★★★★★
December 7, 2024

A more casual and easier to get into version of Dishoom was a great find. Excellent cocktails and food, with very helpful recommendations from Sara our waiter. Service was significantly better than London too!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 7, 2024

Ok, I wouldnt call it authentic, but it was very nice...I enjoyed black Dal curry, my husband ordered mutton curry and I still like the flavour of my choice more..the service is good, the place is always crowded

★★★★★
December 7, 2024

Krishna and Shubham provided great service and the food delicious as always

★★★★★
December 7, 2024

We were served by Enjila. She was amazing. Fabulous service and energy and she helped us out when we needed. Will definitely be coming back! Vegetarian options: Good Parking: Good

★★★★★
December 7, 2024

Staff were friendly and attentive and made for a pleasant experience

★★★★★
December 7, 2024

Fab breakfast and a really great breakfast treat. Our server was Vinay, who was fab :) will certainly be back!! Vegetarian options: Lots of vegetarian options!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 7, 2024

Cristiana was amazing and very knowledgeable.

★★★★
December 7, 2024

Food was awesome. Drink service took a long time considering we order a bottle of wine.

★★★★★
December 7, 2024

Had lunch for my mum s birthday, the staff were so warm and welcoming and really made my mum s birthday meal special! The food was delicious as usual and the bottomless chai was a great touch x

★★★★★
December 7, 2024

Excellent taste and service

★★★★★
December 7, 2024

Love it. Best breakfast around.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 7, 2024

Excellent service

★★★★★
December 7, 2024

Banging Bruv!!! Top notch lad !!!! Parking: Live in town not a problem for me Food : 5/5 |

★★★★★
December 7, 2024

Incredible breakfast naans with service to match - we will definitely be returning!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 7, 2024

Good food and good value. The service was a bit slow, but the food was great.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 7, 2024

Food was divine! The curries and range of starters were superb. The service was ok, had room for improvement with timings, and cutery. The table was too small for the 4 ppl with side plates side dishes, drinks, water, cutlery pot etc etc.

★★★
December 7, 2024

Not the best Dishoom which is at Kings Cross

★★★★★
December 7, 2024

Wonderful service. Outstanding and delicious

★★★★★
December 7, 2024

Lovely curry and great service from Annika

★★★★★
December 7, 2024

Great!

★★★★★
December 7, 2024

Amazing food and lovely service x Vegetarian options: Good options Food : 5/5 |

★★★★★
December 7, 2024

Had such a great time tonight, it was our first time and the food was incredible! Amazing service from Anika, thank you for looking after us!!

★★★★★
December 7, 2024

I wish it was possible to give more than 5 starts. Fantastic food the service has to be one of the best ever experiences. Can t wait to come back

★★★★★
December 7, 2024

I really loved it here. The staff were lovely, the food was amazing and the atmosphere was great. I would really recommend it to anyone meeting with friends or on a date.

★★★★★
December 7, 2024

What a lovely atmosphere and delicious food! Our waiter, Shubbham really made our 3 birthdays feel very special. All the staff were efficient friendly and helpful. Thankyou. Highly reccomend

★★★★★
December 7, 2024

Great experience and fab food!

★★★★★
December 7, 2024

Fantastic staff! Delicious food!

★★★★★
December 7, 2024

Brilliant food - huge portions and great atmosphere