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Pear & Olive, Hildersham, England

Pear & Olive

4.9
4.9
39 Reviews
£41 and over
Modern European

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2 people
9:00 p.m.
Booked 2 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
Whether you are coming for drinks only or a meal, Pear & Olive offers a place for all to feel welcome.


Join us after a dog walk, for a date night, on your own or with all the family.



Fresh, homemade dishes using the finest local ingredients. High quality food in a laid-back atmosphere.



Conservatory bar area, open kitchen, outside seating.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    £41 and over
  • Cuisines
    Modern European
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Dinner Wed–Sat 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    01223 375447
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Josh Abbs
  • Neighbourhood
    Whittlesford
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wine

What 39 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Cambridge/Cambridgeshire

    Best Overall

  • Cambridge/Cambridgeshire

    Best Food

  • Cambridge/Cambridgeshire

    Best Service

  • Cambridge/Cambridgeshire

    Best Ambience

  • Cambridge/Cambridgeshire

    Best Value

  • Cambridge/Cambridgeshire

    Innovative

  • Cambridge/Cambridgeshire

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Cambridge/Cambridgeshire

    Great for fine wines

  • Cambridge/Cambridgeshire

    Romantic

  • Cambridge/Cambridgeshire

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Discover Pear & Olive, a delightful gem where "food is quite simply outstanding" and "service was perfect." With a cozy, relaxed atmosphere, charming staff, and an impressive wine selection, this restaurant offers a memorable dining experience. Perfect for special occasions, Pear & Olive promises "wonderful food" and "a truly special evening."

39 Reviews
  1. Sarah

    London

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    My food was very good. I had salmon followed by the most delicious and tender veal, and then a shared apple tart. My friends also enjoyed their food very much. It's a lovely place to go to, and it's so enjoyable being able to hear each other.

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  2. PETER

    London

    165 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    165 reviews

    Dined on November 2, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We returned to our favourite restaurant in the area and was not disappointed with the quality of the food and wine selection but as always it is the wonderful service from Jade and her lovely team of helpers. Josh continues to miracles in the kitchen and we urge people to support this jewel of a restaurant

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  3. Vladyslav

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 26, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent as always. Enjoyed new items on set menu including toulouse sausage with lentils (masterpiece of it's own!) and gravadlax. Lovely Halloween decorations! Thank you and see you next time

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  4. Ben

    London

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on October 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We came to Pear & Olive for our anniversary dinner and weren’t disappointed! The food was excellent and great value. The ambience was lovely, perfect spot for a romantic dinner or special occasion and the services was welcoming and warm. Strongly recommend!

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Cambridge

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 23, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went to celebrate a birthday and it turned out to be a truly special occasion. Usually having a menu that fits on one page bodes very well as this suggests a focus on fresh ingredients and doing fewer things very well and indeed this was the case on this occasion. The food was truly exceptional (we had two courses, main and deserts) and both were absolutely amazing in terms of the quality of ingredients, taste and the way they were prepared (no half cooked veggies as one is often presented with in the UK). The desert was a little journey of discovery, combining different yet matching tastes, textures and presentation. Service was prompt and attentive yet never obtrusive. This was a rare occasion where the whole experience was absolutely fabulous!

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  6. Pamela

    Hertfordshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 18, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful experience at the Pear and Olive. Food was delicious, beautifully presented with every ingredient on the plate there for a reason, brilliantly balanced dishes. Ambience was relaxed yet sophisticated. Our waitress was friendly and attentive. It was lovely to meet the chef. It was a truly special evening out.

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  7. Keith

    Cambridge

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 11, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent. Don’t delay. Great food and service all at a sensible price. Back soon!

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  8. PETER

    London

    165 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    165 reviews

    Dined on October 4, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were delighted to return to the Pear and Olive and yet again the welcome was warm and charming . The food was very innovative and menu has a good selection but the quality is superb with carefully prepared food and wonderful tastes. The service is great with a friendly feel but wonderfully relaxed and just makes the evening an outstanding time to enjoy the food and wine. It is a true neighbourhood gem and we will be back before too long. Well done everybody .

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  9. Paul

    London

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 4, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Thoroughly enjoyed an amazing roasted pumpkin starter with Cambridge blue cheese followed by a delicious braised ox cheek. As a regular I love the new fabrics, the atmosphere is now even more warm & relaxed. Keep it up!

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  10. Niamh

    Cambridge

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 4, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is just the most beautiful little restaurant with such a lovely family running it. Fine dining without the crazy price tag, lovely selection of wine and you just feel so well looked after. This couple clearly know their stuff and can’t recommend this restaurant enough! It’s a seasonal menu too which makes it extra special. Definitely give it a try, you won’t be disappointed!!

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FAQs

Pear & Olive is rated 4.9 stars by 39 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
9:00 p.m.
Booked 2 times today
Google Map for Pear & Olive

High St, Hildersham, England CB21 6BU

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    Whittlesford
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Dinner Wed–Sat 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    £41 and over
  • Cuisines
    Modern European
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Josh Abbs
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wine
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