Midsummer House

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  Louis Wilkinson

  My Dad and I had an amazing meal here, probably the best we've had together. It is very expensive, even compared to other two stars and some three but in my opinion very much worth it for the food. The service additionally was fantastic I suppose the wine pairing seemed over priced if I am to be critical. The Sommelier was engaging, fun and knowledgeable but some of the wines themselves although delicious, didn't seem so worth the money. This is shadowed by the 5 star experience and we were happy to pay (next time though we may purchase a bottle or two instead).

  28-05-2023
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  Julie E Murphy

  Food : 5/5 | Service : 5/5 | Atmosphere : 5/5 Recommended dishes Coriander White Chocolate Dome … More

  22-05-2023
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  Simon NUTT

  I brought my father here for his birthday the other week and it's safe to say that we were very satisfied and impressed, especially with the creativity and uniqueness of the chefs' cuisine. The service was essentially faultless; the dining room was very pleasant and should appeal to everyone. We had some of the most experimental and bravest dishes we had ever come across. Some canapés, including one made to resemble a strawberry, when actually made from duck liver and pepper, featured. This was great, with a perfect sweet and salty flavour, with a little added smokiness from the pepper. A juicy and tender chicken wing was also lovely, though I feel there wasn't a need to wrap it in candy floss. The rabbit gougère was utterly gorgeous. The oyster dish with passionfruit and jalapenos was full of flavour, and the tanginess of the passionfruit and peppers complimented the oyster very well. The Cambridgeshire asparagus was vibrant and fresh, with a good extra flavour provided by the cocoa nibs. Beside it was a fabulous, frothy and warm velouté-like drink made from asparagus and mushrooms, it was a real shame it ended in a few mouthfuls! The salmon with white chocolate and caviar, although sounding mad, was one of the best dishes, both in terms of flavour and texture. The salmon was beautifully cooked. The white chocolate sauce wasn't too sweet and paired nicely with the smokiness and saltiness of the fish and caviar. In my opinion, this was a dish where brave experimenting had paid off. The Yorkshire duck was tender and rich. It was just what you would want from a duck dish. The IPA sorbet with Cathedral cheese was one of the most exciting and original courses of the night. This was absolutely phenomenal. The combination of the mature, strong flavour of the cheese with the sweet and slightly bitter flavour of the IPA was just brilliant. The main dessert titled 'Coriander Dome' was even more spectacular. A simple looking coriander chocolate dome was packed full of various ingredients associated with Thai desserts, such as mango, coconut and lemongrass. Within seconds, my mouth was packed with an assortment of delightful, tropical and herbal flavours. This was very much Thai-inspired. I loved it very much. I would love to try other versions of this dessert! Meeting Daniel Clifford (chef-patron), Mark Abbott (chef de cuisine) and their team at the end brought the meal to a perfect close. This was a nice birthday dinner for my father. Thank you for the great evening!

  22-05-2023
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  Dominic O'Connor

  I’m going to just put this down to an off day for them as it’s my first trip here. Stopped in for lunch last Thursday and the service so incredibly disjointed to say the least. The menu was requested twice (tasting or not I still like to be reminded of what I am eating) but never materialised. My friend wasn’t drinking and I didn’t want the wine flight and found the by the glass options very limited. The salmon I believe looked farmed which is their flagship dish (I might be wrong). My friend had a non alcoholic drink to start and not once did anyone ask if he would like another? His glass stood empty for hours on the table. Two stars? Not in a million years based on this experience, however as I said it might be just one of those rare off days? However the covers were no where near half full so maybe it wasn’t? Disappointing as I travelled far to try this iconic restaurant

  22-05-2023
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  Hayley M

  Had such a special time at Midsummer House on 12/05/23. Adventurous, playful tasting menu and wine pairing. Every course was a 10/10 with the salmon course, the duck course and the "Thai green curry" inspired dessert being the stand outs. Stunning surroundings, lovely atmosphere and every member of the front of house team going above and beyond to make the evening memorable. Arthur in particular deserves a mention - he was incredibly kind and knowledgeable and made sure everything was perfect all through the meal.

  15-05-2023
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  Flavia Mancini

  We booked to have lunch as a couple with a newborn baby and paid £150 booking fee. The restaurant cancelled our booking on the grounds that children are not allowed, despite not indicating this clearly on their booking page. What is important is that they charged us £20 for rejecting our booking. Appalling service, rude staff, never again. Kid-friendliness: Children under 12 not allowed. This was not clearly indicated on their booking page, and they retained £20 for cancelling our booking.

  15-05-2023
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  User 1

  Wonderful. Staff are amazing and always go the extra mile. They love their jobs and their service is incredible. Tasting menu was a great experience, clearly Midsummer House has the reputation it deserves. If you like Masterchef, youll have a great time One improvement would be to include the service charge in the displayed prices.

  15-05-2023
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  Michael Gallagher

  What to say about the Midsummer House? This quiet culinary respite is delicious, beautiful, and well served by all staff. The number of courses (with amazing and well-executed wine pairings) can take you over three hours to go through, leaving plenty of time to digest, relax, and have conversations in-between. The only way this place falters is in it's soundproofing, given s larger party across from you, expect those more intoxicated persons may interject their conversation over your own. The price you pay monetarily is high, but it will be worth the night that you will never forget.

  08-05-2023
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  Tallis

  We enjoyed a culinary symphony at Midsummer House. The service was impeccable, and the atmosphere was relaxed and inviting. The nature-inspired presentations were works of art, and the thoughtful wine selections only elevated the dining experience. We'd love to return every season and get inspired. Thank you for such a delightful experience and the sourdough ;-)

  08-05-2023
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  aamir khan

  midsummer_house is a 2 Michelin star Victoria era river side cottage in the heart of Cambridge. Serving some incredibly beautiful French meals. It was the best culinary experience I have ever had in my life and I would recommend going if you have a special occasion coming up as it’s on the pricier side but it is worth every penny. We later slipped into the lounge area with some spectacular views of the River Cam and was given the absolute honour of looking behind the scenes in the kitchen! Absolutely unforgettable experience! 😍🤩

  08-05-2023