** Nosh Restaurant Now Open **
Newly opened – we were excited to see and review this new addition to the Cambridge area.
“Where flavors meet creativity! Bringing a unique fusion of global cuisines to Cambridge, located on 103 Swayne Road. Follow us for updates, behind-the-scenes moments, and an unforgettable dining journey. Opening soon—stay tuned!”
From the moment you pull up outside Nosh Restaurant in Cambridge, you can see why it has cost the owners 2 million dollars to build and fit out. Everything is new, from the building, to the furniture, the liquor at the bar and even the uniforms.
Despite these efforts, we felt that the atmosphere was somewhat sterile – the exposed concrete walls, dark ceiling and minimalist lighting are indeed nice, but it doesn’t provide for a warm atmosphere.The windows, which are only really on one side of the building face east (with a few downstairs to the south), and given they only open at 10am weekdays and 11am in the weekend, there will be no sunlight inside. Booth seating both upstairs and down provides a nice, cosy setting for small groups.
In speaking to the manager, it certainly sounds like the restaurant and bar have been booked out from 5pm-8pm every night of the opening week, which is great, but we do wonder once the appeal of visiting the new place in town wears off how long this will last.
The food was nice, but no “wow” factor, and given some of the reviews so far, people find the prices very high.
Check out our ratings below, and if you have your own thoughts to add, please do write us a Nosh Restaurant Review
Photos: Nosh Restaurant Cambridge
4 reviews for Nosh Restaurant Cambridge
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Brenton Joubert –
A newly built restaurant with a lovely atmosphere inside. Both food and service were excellent. Our waitress Emilie was a delight. The butter chicken is superlative and well above what you might expect from your local Indian restaurant. However, this is a contemporary modern restaurant with a range of dishes. Our fish of the day was red snapper wonderfully presented with seasonal vegetables presented in a creative way.
Deep M –
We visited Nosh Cambridge when it first opened and again a week ago, and we can definitely say it has improved in so many areas. The initial teething problems have completely disappeared, and the team has really stepped up their game. The staff are attentive, friendly, and offer excellent customer service, making you feel truly welcome. The multi-cuisine menu is a great idea, offering a variety of delicious dishes to suit all tastes, and the quality of the food is outstanding. The warm and relaxed environment adds to the overall experience, and the upstairs area is private and perfect for celebrations, events, or special occasions. Nosh has truly come into its own and is now one of the best dining spots in Cambridge.
Noah –
A nice outlook with strong potential. Key word is trying! The food was 6/10 (lamb shank and goat curry) relative to the “finer dining” prices. The lamb was luke warm and although the truffle sauced mashed potatoes was delicious, you wonder if they went heavy on the sauce. Goat curry was goat curry, nothing spectacular, but perhaps a little less gravy, no sugar and large pieces with or without bone as tradition intended might have suited the venue better?
The lighting was perhaps a touch bright, perhaps bulbs with less brightness and a warmer tone to them! The cutlery looked like something from Kmart. The tiles up the stairs looked like they should be around a bathtub, large dark colored tiles might suit the “industrial” vibe better.
Long term success in Cambridge would require attention to detail. People are happy to come back and pay for food or drink when it is done well.
Will Paul –
The restaurant is new, and staff are trying hard, but the space feels cramped. We were seated at a narrow table by the mezzanine, very close to larger groups—not ideal for a night out. The chicken skewers were dry and processed, the basa overly salty and wet. Lamb shanks were the highlight—tender, though a bit salty. Naan was thin and too crisp. Wine options were limited; 150ml of Montepulciano cost $23. The menu is quite limited, especially for vegetarians.