vanderlyle
Plant-led fine dining without the starch
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The short version
Cambridge’s clearest expression of thoughtful, contemporary plant-led dining.
Why it stands out
vanderlyle has a crisp point of view. Chef Alex Rushmer and the team work directly with growers and producers, turning seasonal vegetables into an ingredient-led tasting menu rather than treating them as substitutions. The room follows the same philosophy: modern and informal, with an open kitchen, music and no dress code. Dinner is a long-form experience of roughly three to three-and-a-half hours, and reservations are prepaid to help the kitchen plan accurately and minimise waste.
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Plan your visit
Find vanderlyle
- Address
- 38–40 Mill Road, Cambridge, CB1 2AD
- Official
- Visit the venue website
- Booking details
- Check reservation information
Opening hours
- Service
- Four services each week; see official booking calendar
Other information sources
Practical information
- Good for
- Date night, special occasions, plant-led dining
- Price
- £90 per person; optional drinks flights available
- Time
- Allow around 3–3½ hours
- Dietary options
- Vegan and gluten-free versions available
- Dress code
- None
- Address
- 38–40 Mill Road, Cambridge, CB1 2AD
- Current details
- Check the venue source