Author: Simon Tompkins

  • Sushi & Salad (Ely) – The best sushi in Cambridgeshire.

    I’ve been saying this for years but Ely has been in desperate need of a sushi joint. Before Sushi & Salad opened we would have to trek all the way to Mildenhall or Cambridge for our foodie fix. That nightmare…

    Sushi & Salad (Ely) – The best sushi in Cambridgeshire.
  • Tatties – Cambridge

    Today I visited the Cambridge institution which is Tatties. I’ve been coming here from the very beginning whether it be stopping here when I was very young with my mum, going on a first date, or visiting with my family…

    Tatties – Cambridge
  • The Axe & Compass in Hemingford

    What a disaster! I had what was probably the worst roast dinner I’ve ever had at the Axe & Compass in Hemingford Abbots today. We decided to give this restaurant a try after a few recommendations for a meal in…

    The Axe & Compass in Hemingford
  • Arbuckles – Ely

    Every time I come to the Ely leisure centre I’m reminded of how central planning gets things so wrong. The swimming pool suddenly didn’t have enough money for water slides at the last minute, all the restaurants being handed out…

    Arbuckles – Ely
  • Ed’s Easy Diner – Grand Arcade

    We decided to ignore all your suggestions for a burger on the Cambridge Foodies poll and go to Ed’s Easy Diner in the Grand Arcade ( That’s how it goes with children!). I’ve been here many times before over the…

    Ed’s Easy Diner – Grand Arcade
  • Hartford Mill – St Ives

    A lovely view of the marina this afternoon in St Ives at Hartford Mill. This is very much a Hungry Horse kinda place aimed at families, so I was not expecting much. This was a “quality for value” kind of…

    Hartford Mill – St Ives
  • Pera Palace – Chatteris

    Pera Palace located in Chatteris. The best Turkish around.

    Pera Palace – Chatteris
  • Tawa Indian Restaurant – Station Road

    Cambridge Foodies moderator Krathika pops into the new Tawa Indian Restaurant on Station Road. “Finally visited Tawa Restaurant on Station Road after a long time, and I think I can safely say it is my new favourite authentic Indian food…

    Tawa Indian Restaurant – Station Road
  • Fancett’s – Mill Road

    Cambridge Foodie Eunice hit the French Bistro Fancett’s, at the heart of the Cambridge foodie scene, Mill Road. “Thanks to this group for recommendation, we went trying Fancettes on Mill Road that was open in September for lunch today. Amazing…

    Fancett’s – Mill Road
  • Sorrento Hotel

    Craft Beer member Andrea found a nice hidden gem on Cherry Hinton Road recently. Italian craft beer at Tradizioni, which is the restaurant at the Sorrento Hotel. I don’t hear much on Italian craft beer, so this must be worth…

    Sorrento Hotel