Trinity Restaurant — Restaurant in Cambridge

After reading the reviews and setting expectations accordingly, we had high hopes for this restaurant. Unfortunately we got sat in the basement, so the ambience and view was lacking, however we were there to eat and enjoy each other's company. Oysters were off the menu...ok, bit of a shame but never mind. Ordered drinks, all good. Ordered our food - the starter I was initially going to order, also off the menu, so decided to have the "special" shoulder of pork, meaning that I would also change my main from Pork Belly to the other "special" Jamaican Fish Run Down...which I misheard as Rendang...my mistake, but it was described as fish in coconut milk, with clams and spices, etc. Ok, so considering the small limited menu, having items off menu is pretty poor. Now, table booked for 8pm, we'd ordered all our drinks and food easily before 8.30pm, starter arrived about 8.40pm, fairly tasty, if not a little bit fatty. Onto our mains, but where were they. A table that arrived after us, had both their starters and mains before our mains arrived...a 20min wait is perfectly acceptable, by nearly 9.30pm our mains arrived - a good 40min wait between starter and main. My wife had chosen not to have a starter so was ravenous by then and we did have to complain and ask where they were - not sure what had happened, I mean, there is relaxed dining and then there is pushing it a little. For such a small menu I was embarrassed for them - and it didn't help that a larger table was enjoying better service. But were the mains worth it? So, wife had the beef shin and a side of mash, I had the "special" without a side and wasn't offered a suitable side either. My wife enjoyed her main, no issue there - worth the price tag? Debatable. My main was very plain and uninspiring, even when they confirmed it wasn't a rendang...my wife tried it as well, and we both agreed that it essentially tasted like a jar of soupe de poissons (fish soup) with some bits of white fish in it...there was no spice, no taste of coconut, just a salty, fishy soup. Definitely not worth £29.50, and with no side of rice or anything to go with it I was very disappointed. I let the staff know when they asked if everything was ok. My wife and I decided that after the menu changes, overly long wait for our mains and disappointing fish soup that we'd get the bill and go. They were kind enough to knock off the price of the starter.

All in all, 2 glasses champagne, bottle of wine, 2 mains...just shy of £150. We won't be going back, quality simply isn't worth the price tag and even with a small limited menu the service was too slow with other tables being served out of order. I wouldn't recommend this restaurant.

Perhaps the focaccia on the menu for over £6 should be given offered for free at the start of the meal if they know the service is slow - fairly standard in a lot of upmarket restaurants for bread to be included. Also, if there is a special such as a Jamaican Rundown that ideally should have it's own side e.g. plantain, rice or crusty bread, then make sure that this is available - mash didn't really go...

Memorable Birthday at Trinity, Cambridge

From the moment we arrived at Trinity, we knew we were in for something special. The atmosphere struck the perfect balance between refined and welcoming, setting the tone for what turned out to be an unforgettable dining experience.

The food was absolutely delicious—each dish beautifully presented and bursting with flavour. From the perfectly cooked mains (pies) to the indulgent desserts, every course was a highlight.

What truly elevated the evening, however, was the exceptional service. The entire team was attentive without being intrusive, always one step ahead in making sure we were comfortable and cared for.

A special thank you to Nadir, who went above and beyond to make my birthday feel extra special. His warmth, attention to detail, and thoughtfulness truly stood out and made the evening feel personal and celebratory.

Trinity is a gem in the heart of Cambridge—perfect for a special occasion or simply an outstanding meal. We’ll...

Popping for a drink at Trinity Restaurant on 11th March. Our second visit with the last being in July 2021. Both visits were excellent but this one was exceptional. The wine and beer were excellent standard, the staff once again were friendly, attentive, knowledgeable and made us feel really welcome. No request was too much. But this visit was exceptional because of the food. The focaccia and oils were a great start with the dipping oils being extremely flavourful. The baked oyster was great but the accompanying sauce was out of this world. After asking a lot of questions about the sauce the Chef, Karim, came out to talk to us and listening to him talk through the spices used and why and hearing his passion for the food he creates is what made this visit exceptional. If you’re in the vicinity pop in for outstanding food, great drinks and exceptional staff and customer service. Thank you Karim and Trinity staff for a...