Harden's says
"Inspired by Spain’s historic markets and restaurants", with ingredients sourced from specialist, small scale suppliers; there's an open kitchen downstairs, and a fancier dining room upstairs.
Harden's survey result
Summary
“An excellent addition to the rather sparse Cambridge city-centre scene”, this upscale Spanish restaurant in a beautiful townhouse is handy for parents treating their spawn to a meal post-graduation (perhaps from nearby Gonville & Caius). The menu, which tips its hat to Galicia and the Basque Country, is “limited” and can be pricey (especially fish) but in exchange you are “made to feel truly special”. For the best experience, some prefer the elegant upstairs dining room – the ground floor can seem somewhat dominated by the open kitchen.
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24 Green Street, Cambridge, CB2 3JX
Prices
| Availability | 2 courses | 3 courses |  |
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| Lunch | £28.00 | £31.00 |  |
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Traditional European menu
| Starter | Main | Pudding |
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| £14.00 | £31.30 | £9.00 |
| Drinks |
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| Wine per bottle | £39.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £0.00 |
| Extras |
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| Bread | £0.00 |
| Service | 12.50% |
24 Green Street, Cambridge, CB2 3JX
Opening hours
| Monday | CLOSED |
| Tuesday | 12 pm‑2:30 pm, 6 pm‑9:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 12 pm‑2:30 pm, 6 pm‑9:30 pm |
| Thursday | 12 pm‑2:30 pm, 6 pm‑9:30 pm |
| Friday | 12 pm‑2:30 pm, 5:30 pm‑9:30 pm |
| Saturday | 12 pm‑2:30 pm, 5:30 pm‑9:30 pm |
| Sunday | 12 pm‑2:30 pm |
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