The eponymous chef Dan Fancett cooks seasonal British produce using French techniques at this impressive newcomer. You might find Fowey mussels in your wild garlic soup or truffle vinaigrette with your aged cheddar soufflé. Deep-flavoured dishes on the fixed-price two- or three-course menu often involve generous buttery sauces, attractively plated.

Also newly opened is Fancett’s, a French bistro with a regularly changing menu that displays a deep knowledge of classical technique in a delightfully romantic setting. More established - marking their 25th birthday this year - is Al Casbah, whose charcoal grill tempts diners to a seat in the open frontage. Options for a casual lunch abound too: handmade xiao long bao from Noodles+, traditional Korean comfort food at Bibimbap, or sourdough pizzas, scorched to perfection in a proper pizza oven at Scott’s.

The Good Food Guide said: "Sometimes a restaurant captures ‘neighbourhood’ so completely that its name could define the type. So it is at Holly Minns’ and Dan Fancett’s bistro on Mill Road, Cambridge’s off-centre hub of all things indie. "Dan’s classical-rooted cooking doesn’t fuss with fashion or fad. This friendly little 24-seat restaurant is a place simply to eat well and be looked after well.". The restaurant can be found here: 96a Mill Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire CB1 2BD.

Price: £££-££Location: 96A Mill Road, Cambridge CB1 2BD EnglandTime: Wednesday to Saturday: 12pm-2pm; 6pm-9pm. Fancett is a neighbourhood-friendly French-inspired Bistro collecting a lot of attention for its cosy presence & rewarding dining experience. Known for being one of the reasonable alternatives amongst the best restaurants in Cambridge for fine dining, Fancett will hack your taste buds with its delicious French delicacies.

Holly & Dan Fancett’s “fantastic, French-influenced bistro” is “going from strength to strength” after two years in business (the pair previously ran the North Street Bistro on the North Norfolk coast). The “small, intimate” venue is particularly of note for its “excellent set-price lunch menu” (dinner is also a two- or three-course prix fixe) and service is just as “excellent” too.

Situated on Mill Road, Fancett’s is a hidden gem that promises a memorable dining experience. This cozy restaurant offers a small but exquisite menu that changes with the seasons, ensuring the freshest ingredients and flavors. The intimate setting, combined with the exceptional cuisine, makes it an ideal spot for a romantic dinner.

Describing itself as a "small, French-influenced bistro", Fancett's opened when the former owners of the North Street Bistro in Kings Lynn relocated to Cambridge's Mill Road. The restaurant promises a relaxed, personal and intimate setting to enjoy seasonal menus. These menus are altered based on the best available produce.

Fusing French fare with local ingredients, this charming bistro changes its menu daily to match its produce, making each meal a truly unique experience. Find flavourful plates such as hand-cut steak tartare, assiette of Provençal vegetables and steeped English strawberries with crème fraiche on the menu.

Relatively new husband-and-wife-run French restaurant, with a cosy but upscale interior and possibly the best presented food of any restaurant on this list. I had the calf liver, and my partner the sole. Both tasted great, but weren’t quite outstanding enough to justify being closer to the very top.

‘The equivalent of being wrapped in a big hug,’ writes an ardent fan, adding that 'we always walk in feeling happy, and come out feeling even happier!. ’ This warm-hearted spot has been flying the flag for ‘d… Read more. 96a Mill Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire CB1 2BD

The former owners of North Street Bistro in Burnham Market relocated and opened a lovely neighbourhood bistro on Mill Road. You can look forward to French Style cuisine, personal service and a great vibe. Check their social media for the daily changing menu.

Fancetts is a romantic Mill Road based restaurant which is perfect for an intimate dining experience. French inspired, delicious food.