Went to Alimentium for lunch today. Myself and the wife chose from the 2 courses for £13.50 lunch menu. The service was very good and friendly. The restaurant itself is nice, if somewhat pretentions, but in a rather poor location on a main road with no parking. The food was OK, but nothing special. Small portions, quite cold, overcomplicated, quite... more

This is cooking that aims for the stars - Michelin stars. The chef has moved from the only other starred restaurant in Cambridge and clearly wants his own. Many of the dishes have a least one rouge ingredient, for instance my first course of hare and red cabbage came with a white chocolate and vanilla foam. Did it work? Absolutely.... more

Customers usually only take time to write about extreme expereinces and I am sorry to say our experience of Alimentum was very poor given the expectations promised on their website. The orders were wrong, food overcomplicated with what appeared to be a focus on unusual combinations and serving containers (casserole served in a kilner jar) and fish so heavily seasoned... more

Alementium was set up, along with the new flats and shopping area, in 2007-08, so the whole complex is relatively new. The place is a 5-star, fashionable, with designer cuisine, including the typical designer portions. However, food is just as good as the portions are tiny. I had the rabbit, which was very suculent and tasteful. The real treat, however,... more

Got food poisoning here :( more

Reading Jasper Gerard's glowing review of Alimentum in the Telegraph today has just reminded me to add my own review here. Unlike Jasper, I am not a professional food critic so will not be able to draw the sort of very favorable comparisons between it and Heston Blumenthal's Fat Duck as sadly I haven't eaten in the Fat Duck but... more

I was amused at the “price range” of £7-£21. We had 2 courses, 2 drinks and coffee and paid £42 per head including the discretionary 12.5% service charge. Service was quick and the staff were friendly and knowledgeable. The main courses were small and not too special but the desserts were first- class, particularly the lemon jelly I enjoyed. There... more

We visited Alimentum again on Saturday night and it amazes every time we go. The atmosphere is like nothing else in Cambridge, grown up and sophisticated but friendly and attentive. The food excels itself each time we go. With an ever changing and inventive and exciting menu. The courses were just right - not off putting by an over flowing... more

I have been to Alimentum a few times and have always had sensational food with a friendly and professional service. I decided to write this review having seen a few unfairly negative comments; admittedly they are few and far between, but I think Cambridge is very lucky indeed to have such a quality Restaurant. This time I went along to... more