Little Petra

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60 Hills Rd, Cambridge CB2 1LA, United Kingdom

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littlepetra.co.uk

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Low-key counter-service eatery offering hearty portions of traditional Jordanian food & drinks.

Cambridge Food! +1 Amazing Restaurant to Try! 🎉🍽️✨

Mia Jones

382

Dining Club Meal-Friday 19 July 2024 Our latest Dining Club Meal was hosted by the Father and daughter in our club, and the hosts arrived at the restaurant first, followed by the guests( ourselves, my sister and myself) and we were soon seated, and a friendly waitress Sandra soon came to our table and gave us each a menu from which we ordered drinks we started with a bottle of Red Wine, Shiraz 2022, as well as glasses of water,which we drank as we were talking, Sandra came to our table and asked us if we were ready to order our starters, we said that we were, and the father ordered a plate of Hummus with garlic and flat breads, and the daughter had the same, my sister and I had two plates of Grilled Halloumi Cheese and Salad. For the Mains, the father had Lamb Shank, with potatoes and carrot, topped with mixed nuts and Pomegranate, the daughter had Grilled King Prawns, in garlic, coriander and lemon with rice, and my sister and I had a Mixed Grill each, which consisted of one chicken kofta, one lamb kofta, one shish taouk, and one set of lamb cubes with egg and flour. I have one observation, that is, that the father ordered a second bottle of wine, which was bought to the table already opened, if the restaurant has a sommelier or Master of Wine, they should bring the bottle to the table, and open it in front of the customer. For Dessert, the father had Malhalabia, which is a sweet milk pudding topped with cinnamon, the daughter had an Oreo Milkshake, and my sister and I had four pieces of Baklava. Overall the restaurant was very good, and while we were there, it was full of diners, and the service from the waiting staff was very good. Recommended.

Samuel Miller

00

Looked for Halal restaurants on our visit to Cambridge. Little Petra has good google reviews. We were breaking our fast and the restaurant kindly provided dates, water and ayran at the start of the meal. It was very busy and quite popular so booking in advance is recommended. Tables are packed quite close together so you need to be mindful of not knocking into another person when sitting or leaving. We asked to be moved to another table for this reason however were told they couldn't even though other tables of two were empty. It's a simple switch but it seems they have a strange reservation system so can't move a table of two people to another table of two....quite odd. Having worked in restaurants front of house for many years this made no sense. Starters - The kibbeh was delicious and flavourful. Accompanied by pickles, fried flatbread and dips. Main - The lamb shank was tender and full of flavour. Presented nicely. Main - The traditional jordanian lamb moussaka was more like a stew. Arrived with rice and vermicelli. Lots of aubergines stewed down with pieces of lamb in a tomatoe base. It had a slightly bitter after taste. Portion size was generous. The ayran yoghurt drink was nice to finish off the meal. It's a 10 minute walk from Cambridge Central Train station and close to the IBIS hotel if you are staying there.

Mon

00

I really wanted to love this place however our evening was sadly very disappointing. The service is primarily what was disappointing. We did not feel welcome, we felt more rushed by the staff to pretty much eat and leave… The starters were brought out which tasted lovely (great hummus with lamb), however not even half through our starters they brought out our mains despite us specifying we would have liked it separate which took away from enjoying the food properly as there was an overwhelming amount of food in-front of us. The food was pretty average, great portions and good prices however I wasn’t overly impressed which sadly I wish I was. The atmosphere by the staff felt rushed by kept checking over to see if we were finished which was uncomfortable. We had the booking till 10pm and at 9.30 we were told we are closed now so we have to get up and go pay at the front. Strange as we were not told if they were closing early else we would not have booked our table for 8pm and also there was no pre warning it was just “ we are closed now please go pay”. There was even a queue at the till to go pay which is something everyone was confused about being rushed out before the closing time. I had booked this for my dads birthday in hope for a special evening and a nice dessert however there was no acknowledgement of the birthday request on the booking and not even enough time to order dessert 😂 Unfortunately I will not be visiting again, but I do hope the service improves as its a shame I wanted to love this place and support an independent business.

Eleni D

00

Our AirBnB host mentioned that this place was really good and was locally owned. Remember, it is so very important to eat local when in tourist areas like this... rents are going up all over the world, and the independent spots are getting screwed in the process. I know how easy it could be to stop at a familiar fast food location, but please recall that you can get that stuff back home! We stopped in without a reservation, and we're able to get a table for 2 in less than 5 minutes. Honestly, it's not surprising that so many people are transitioning to a Mediterranean diet like this location offers. The portions were large, almost like being back home in California, and everything was super fresh. I ate a lot, but didn't feel too weighed down by the meal. The Traditional Tea was really good, and I'm not usually a tea drinker. Had the mixed Shwarma and some garlic Hummus, which were both fantastic. My wife had a grilled chicken plate, which was also fantastic. Also, if you drink beer, the Beirut Pilsner is very good... I would absolutely suggest this place if you are I the area, but definitely remember to make a reservation. Just to be as transparent as possible, I do think the pita bread needs a bit of work. It could be better, but it was definitely good enough to use as a Hummus transport vessel.

Skywolf

00

Fantastic meal at the Little Petra. My partner and I went on a Saturday night, at 8pm. Despite booking a week in advance, this was the closest time to an acceptable dinner time we could book. Just shows how in demand this place is. The place had a fantastic atmosphere, with attentive and friendly staff. There was a range of food, with a beautiful display of fresh cakes at the back of the room. I had the mixed shawarma, with grilled halloumi and a dish of chicken, lamb and hummus for a shared starter. These starters are a must have; I genuinely think I’ve never had more delicious halloumi than what I had here. The shawarma’s portion is extremely generous. Fantastic taste throughout, with a choice of sauces. Flat bread comes with the dish, too. Thankfully, you have the option for takeout boxes at the end, so nothing goes to waste. Price-wise, I think for what you get and the standard of the meals, the prices are brilliant. The drinks are a tad expensive, I think, with the choice of fresh juice for £5, while cans of soda are £2.60. Overall, this place is a must try in Cambridge - somewhere I highly recommend. We will certainly be visiting again.

Ella O'Brien

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