I had an awful experience with Midsummer House. My family went for lunch to celebrate my dad and husband’s birthdays.A few hours after my husband and I ate their food gift bag, we then fell sick and suffered severe vomiting, nausea and diarrhoea, and ended up cancelling my husband’s 40th birthday party. I realise that pinpointing the exact cause of our sickness is difficult and it may well have been something else unrelated to their food. My review is more about the poor customer service.I emailed them to share my concerns before leaving a review and I was absolutely shocked at their response. They said that my intention to leave a review was by itself a "threat" and made it clear they would start legal action if I made any "slanderous statements", and that they will try to remove my review. I asked for nothing in my email, and felt their response could have been more sympathetic and less attacking.An overall very disappointing experience and I will never return.
Ross Wilkinson
A nice experience but certainly a couple underwhelming dishes on the testing
Ian Richardson
Just love this place, we always feel very spoilt to go here.This is the first time we have been for lunch as we usually go in the evening, the experience was equally as pleasant.The staff were (as always) friendly, attentive and knowledgeable. We did test the sommelier regarding our taste in wine, he came up with the perfect solution.Amazing food and theatre in the presentation.We will see you next year.
Leanna Li
I have been to different Michelin stars restaurants around the world, I had to say this is the worst one.We waited outside of the house for more than 10 min because no one answered the door.All dishes taste mediocre, service is horrible - no one fold your napkin when you leave the seat, for quite a long time our water glass is empty and no one noticed it. Wondering how did this restaurant get the stars.Since most customers are not coloured I suspect racism.One of the dishes had a bug in it, I immediately asked to have it return to the kitchen. When we get the bill it was full price, I asked the waiter what do they usually do when there is a bug in the dish. The waiter said “I already said sorry”.The wine pairing was pretty good though.I totally agree with one of the other review here: overpriced nonsense.
Jasmine Almond
Amazing experience, wonderful food and very attentive service.
Vera M
We had the best experience at Midsummer house! Very cosy environment and incredible food! All dishes were pieces of art. Highly recommended for birthdays, anniversaries, and more! It's definitely worth it. We noticed that the entrance to the restaurant is not where Google maps shows. The entrance is not from the river side.
Linda Beaney
Utterly exquisite food. Lovely building. Superb staff and service. It is just such a shame, given its location right on the river and common, you cannot see either! That aside this is, without doubt (and taking into account my 5 star dining experiences in London, around the UK and overseas) the best cuisine I have experienced.
Edmund Probert
Deserves its 2 stars - a stunning experienceDietary restrictions: Happy to change the menu to be gluten free.
Ben P
What can you say about this place besides spectacular. Obviously the food is first class but the personal service and location really top it
Lynda C
This is a wonderful place to have a real treat. We were a big group of 10 friends having a Christmas get together in Cambridge. When this was arranged, they suggested a private room as were a large group. The room was so good to have and we also had our own waiter, Arthur, who was wonderful and explained all of the many courses we had for the set menu. The food was divine - amazing flavours and presentation. The service was 1st class. We also had the wine flight which allowed us to taste some wines that perhaps we would not have selected and they were all perfectly matched. This has 2 Michelin stars so it not cheap but worth it. Highly recommended.
Food was excellent and staff were friendly, attentive and knowledgeable. Would highly recommend the wine pairings when visiting. Overall, as usual, an excellent experience. Thanks to all involved with our meal.
Ray Munden
A group of 12 dined in the private room. The food was exquisite, the service excellent and being in the room rounded off an excellent experience. Yes it is pricy but when you consider the effort that goes into making each individual course it really isn't unreasonable. Our vegetarians and individual preferences were well catered for.Vegetarian options: It is a taster menu so no choice of individual dishes but our vegetarians were very happy.Dietary restrictions: They were very accommodating.
Hannah Neale
Visited for my boyfriends, mums 70th. We had a great time. The food was obviously delicious, and the service was great. The staff were happy to take themselves not too seriously. Only criticism was that some of the servers spoke very quietly, which was tricky for those of us without perfect hearing.
Alan Pomroy
Fabulous taster menu, about 18 courses that were perfectly balanced to avoid any feelings of overload. We had the 'cheaper' wine pairing and each was seriously good. It ranks as one of the finest dining experiences ever, every course was sublime. There were 5 of us in the private dining room and I think others may find it a bit atmospherically cold, thankfully we're a reasonably lively, not rowdy, group and it was fine. Arthur, our waiter and sommelier, was a triumph. Very expensive but when you see the detail in every course you understand why. A magnificent treat.
Gillian N
A not to be forgotten culinary experience. From the moment we stepped over the threshold of the beautiful old House, in itself a wonder to see, to the moment we departed, we experienced the most friendly and professional service and food brought to our table. ‘The entire Team’ of Daniel Clifford and Mark Abbot are something for them to be so very proud of and upon asking, they all said they were so very happy working at Midsummer House - that in itself speaks volumes. The food was magnificent (that is truly the only word that comes to mind) - Each course made us gasp with delight! Daniel’s ideas and creations were and are, out of this world - second to none - and his presentation ideas are amazing! This restaurant has everything and so well deserves the 2 Michelin Stars it holds. My Brother and Sister-in-Law are in full agreement with me when I say, it was an eating experience we will never forget! Gillian, Chris and Pam Noakes.
I had an awful experience with Midsummer House. My family went for lunch to celebrate my dad and husband’s birthdays.A few hours after my husband and I ate their food gift bag, we then fell sick and suffered severe vomiting, nausea and diarrhoea, and ended up cancelling my husband’s 40th birthday party. I realise that pinpointing the exact cause of our sickness is difficult and it may well have been something else unrelated to their food. My review is more about the poor customer service.I emailed them to share my concerns before leaving a review and I was absolutely shocked at their response. They said that my intention to leave a review was by itself a "threat" and made it clear they would start legal action if I made any "slanderous statements", and that they will try to remove my review. I asked for nothing in my email, and felt their response could have been more sympathetic and less attacking.An overall very disappointing experience and I will never return.
A nice experience but certainly a couple underwhelming dishes on the testing
Just love this place, we always feel very spoilt to go here.This is the first time we have been for lunch as we usually go in the evening, the experience was equally as pleasant.The staff were (as always) friendly, attentive and knowledgeable. We did test the sommelier regarding our taste in wine, he came up with the perfect solution.Amazing food and theatre in the presentation.We will see you next year.
I have been to different Michelin stars restaurants around the world, I had to say this is the worst one.We waited outside of the house for more than 10 min because no one answered the door.All dishes taste mediocre, service is horrible - no one fold your napkin when you leave the seat, for quite a long time our water glass is empty and no one noticed it. Wondering how did this restaurant get the stars.Since most customers are not coloured I suspect racism.One of the dishes had a bug in it, I immediately asked to have it return to the kitchen. When we get the bill it was full price, I asked the waiter what do they usually do when there is a bug in the dish. The waiter said “I already said sorry”.The wine pairing was pretty good though.I totally agree with one of the other review here: overpriced nonsense.
Amazing experience, wonderful food and very attentive service.
We had the best experience at Midsummer house! Very cosy environment and incredible food! All dishes were pieces of art. Highly recommended for birthdays, anniversaries, and more! It's definitely worth it. We noticed that the entrance to the restaurant is not where Google maps shows. The entrance is not from the river side.
Utterly exquisite food. Lovely building. Superb staff and service. It is just such a shame, given its location right on the river and common, you cannot see either! That aside this is, without doubt (and taking into account my 5 star dining experiences in London, around the UK and overseas) the best cuisine I have experienced.
Deserves its 2 stars - a stunning experienceDietary restrictions: Happy to change the menu to be gluten free.
What can you say about this place besides spectacular. Obviously the food is first class but the personal service and location really top it
This is a wonderful place to have a real treat. We were a big group of 10 friends having a Christmas get together in Cambridge. When this was arranged, they suggested a private room as were a large group. The room was so good to have and we also had our own waiter, Arthur, who was wonderful and explained all of the many courses we had for the set menu. The food was divine - amazing flavours and presentation. The service was 1st class. We also had the wine flight which allowed us to taste some wines that perhaps we would not have selected and they were all perfectly matched. This has 2 Michelin stars so it not cheap but worth it. Highly recommended.
Restaurantji Recommends
Food was excellent and staff were friendly, attentive and knowledgeable. Would highly recommend the wine pairings when visiting. Overall, as usual, an excellent experience. Thanks to all involved with our meal.
A group of 12 dined in the private room. The food was exquisite, the service excellent and being in the room rounded off an excellent experience. Yes it is pricy but when you consider the effort that goes into making each individual course it really isn't unreasonable. Our vegetarians and individual preferences were well catered for.Vegetarian options: It is a taster menu so no choice of individual dishes but our vegetarians were very happy.Dietary restrictions: They were very accommodating.
Visited for my boyfriends, mums 70th. We had a great time. The food was obviously delicious, and the service was great. The staff were happy to take themselves not too seriously. Only criticism was that some of the servers spoke very quietly, which was tricky for those of us without perfect hearing.
Fabulous taster menu, about 18 courses that were perfectly balanced to avoid any feelings of overload. We had the 'cheaper' wine pairing and each was seriously good. It ranks as one of the finest dining experiences ever, every course was sublime. There were 5 of us in the private dining room and I think others may find it a bit atmospherically cold, thankfully we're a reasonably lively, not rowdy, group and it was fine. Arthur, our waiter and sommelier, was a triumph. Very expensive but when you see the detail in every course you understand why. A magnificent treat.
A not to be forgotten culinary experience. From the moment we stepped over the threshold of the beautiful old House, in itself a wonder to see, to the moment we departed, we experienced the most friendly and professional service and food brought to our table. ‘The entire Team’ of Daniel Clifford and Mark Abbot are something for them to be so very proud of and upon asking, they all said they were so very happy working at Midsummer House - that in itself speaks volumes. The food was magnificent (that is truly the only word that comes to mind) - Each course made us gasp with delight! Daniel’s ideas and creations were and are, out of this world - second to none - and his presentation ideas are amazing! This restaurant has everything and so well deserves the 2 Michelin Stars it holds. My Brother and Sister-in-Law are in full agreement with me when I say, it was an eating experience we will never forget! Gillian, Chris and Pam Noakes.