We decided to checked if they have available table since we did not call to reserve. Luckily we…read morewere seated right away. The service was good & the whole place looked so festive. They're very attentive & asked a few times if we need anything else. We ordered the lamb shank & the chicken schnitzel. I totally recommend them. The lamb shank was very tender and just fell off the bone. The schnitzel was good too and the sauce it was paired with. My only complain was the food took a little longer to be served.

One of the best pubs to eat in Ely, the food is great and the Carvery is sublime…read more There is range of beers to choose from and usual selection of lagers. A must if you are traveling through Ely.

One of my absolute faves while we were stationed at Lakenheath several years ago. So good I just…read morerandomly thought about it today. The chicken is divine, as are the dumplings. It's a small space, so definitely be prepared to take it to go (I rarely made it out of the car park with a full takeaway lol). Service great and friendly and the price was always right

I got the classic chicken and rice meal that many people have grew up on. Flame grilled chicken and…read morewhite rice can never go wrong. Compared to other foods I've tried here, this restaurant is very likely my go-to place for food.

I used to live nearby in a village just outside Ely. I have eaten here at the Old Fire Engine House…read moremany times. The food and service were always excellent. This is a true East Anglian gem and not to be missed.

I first read about The Old Fire Engine House in advance of a weekend coach tour of East Anglia in…read moreMay 2014, staying in Ely Travelodge. Unfortunately I didn't have the opportunity to visit The Old Fire Engine House during that weekend so I resolved to visit it if and when I was ever back in Ely, which happened in August 2016 when I was in Ely with a choir from Belfast, singing in the Cathedral. I had arrived a day or two before the official start of the choir trip and visited The Old Fire Engine House on my first evening, very lucky to get a table for one on a Saturday without booking! I like to see game on a menu and opted for the pigeon casserole, in which the pigeon was on the bone. Delicious meat it was, even if difficult to handle as it rolled around in its juice. The vegetable side dish was particularly good and well-presented. For dessert, I had the apricot and almond crumble, which I happily salted, having not salted any of my savoury food. It was already very tasty and well-above average as a restaurant sweet before salting but I have no regrets about adding the salt, which really maxed-out the flavour. I tried my best to encourage others in the choir to visit this restaurant at least once during the week. I'm not sure if anybody did or not. I certainly regret not fitting in a second visit of my own!

The Fish House is by far the finest fish and chip restaurant and takeaway for many miles…read more Nicely cooked in beef dripping (the best way to do it) every portion is served with care by staff who clearly enjoy being there and care about the food and their customers. The restaurant is of a nice size and always well presented. Have been eating in the Fish House (and what is had been called previously) for forty years and have never been disappointed

I visited The Fish House during one lunchtime while in Ely and the standard is excellent. I had…read morefish and chips with peas which I ate in the courtyard at the back of the shop. I enjoy visiting fish and chip shops when in England because back home in Northern Ireland the standards are generally poor in comparison when dealing with battered products. In NI we are accustomed to thick, heavy batter with a hard outer shell at either end and often a layer of dough underneath. In England, I can be fairly confident about getting very light batter which is neither hard nor undercooked. The Fish House in Ely definitely met my expectations very favourably and if my stay in Ely had been longer, I would most definitely have returned!

I really wanted the traditional English tea experience and I'm so glad I came to Peacocks while in…read moreEly. The service was phenomenal and the staff were very nice. I got the full Monty and I enjoyed every second of my experience there. I highly recommend, as this is now my favorite tea room.

I frequent this tea room often, as I live close by. The service is always friendly and wonderful…read more The gardens and indoor seating are both lovely, can't go wrong with where you're seated. I love the Xmas tea, which is a special blend for them, but I've enjoyed every tea I've had. The food is tasty, I love the cream tea, sandwiches, and cakes.

Many English cathedrals have refectories which are great spots for lunch. Ely has both the…read moreRefectory and the Almonry, of which I think the Almonry is by far the superior in both food and ambience. I had a Stilton ploughman's lunch followed by a Fenland Sticky Cake to which I added some clotted cream. I must say that I liked the Fenland Sticky Cake enough just to go back another day to remind myself what it was like and yes, I still liked it as much the second time. I even got more clotted cream second time round than first!

Set within the historic grounds of Ely Cathedral, the Almonry Restaurant & Tea Rooms are…read morebeautifully situated looking out upon a garden full of flowers and overlooked by the Catherdral itself. You can sit inside or outside, either way you will see the scenic backdrop surrounding this quaint place. Whether you choose to sit in the restaurant or the tea room makes no difference as the menu is the same. The menu consists of sandwiches, jacket potatoes, Ciabattas, platters, deserts and, of course, an English cream tea. Even sitting here with a pot of tea is peaceful and relaxed and, often, as you sit and sip away you will hear the friendly ducks waddling about. This truly is a hidden gem.

Came here with my boyfriend and family who grew up in the area. Pretty good fish and chips. Great…read morescenery and reasonable prices. I like how they gave us a pitcher full of water with slices of lemon in it. The bar staff was very friendly as well. There is good indoor and outdoor seating with tons of windows inside. We got lucky on the weather so we enjoyed our meals outside.

Great views, but the indoor dining area has the atmosphere of an airport lounge whilst the food is…read moreboth overpriced and of only basic quality. I didn't finish the £16 "buffalo milk" chicken burger (with American-style "plastic" cheese), which was the most disappointing burger I've experienced in at least the last year.

One of the most important cathedrals in Europe, Ely was the site of Saint Ethelreda of Noman…read moreEnglish veneration. Ely is one of my favorite cities and is well worth visiting.

Visible from Cambridge on the clearest day, Ely Cathedral stands magnificent above the Fens. From…read morethe stunning nave to the airy Lady Chapel, this is a place worthy of a visit, and inspires moments of quiet contemplation. If you get the chance, join a tour and climb up into the Octagon for a very unusual view, which is not for those afraid of heights.

Great location, ambience, and all for a good cause. Food and…read morevalue are much better than the surrouding touristy restaurants.

Fascinating place, fascinating idea, unique experience in a cafeteria café concept! This historic…read moreand beautiful crypt under St. Martins in the Field shows the ingenuity brought here-to-for beginning with Monks in the 1200s! And, in the 20th Century in the desire to help the neighborhoods homeless. This distinctive, one-of-kind, and rare eatery has been able to distinguish itself by both locals and international tourists alike. Having won both the Food Awards London and Lux Global Hospitality for Best Community Café in the recent past, it only shows the excellence this cafeteria-style dining hall offers. When in the World's most unique city, one must visit the World's most unique cafeteria. It is not just a place to eat, but a place to be mesmerized by the historic past protruding into the fascinating present. A must do!

I've been to a few Prezzos and know them to be dependable for an enjoyable pizza. My prezzo visit…read morein Ely was with several members of a choir who were my reason for being in Ely in the first place, as we were singing in the cathedral by day for the week. With that in mind, the fact that we could only be accommodated on the roof of the busy restaurant was welcome as we were given another view over the wonderful Mediaeval building which was our "office" for the week. Food-wise, I ordered a vegetarian pizza with artichokes and this was a pleasant combination. Drinks-wise, we were sharing bottles of wine, in my case red. I can't remember what it was as I didn't order it but I certainly liked it.

Excellent food, a varied service would be the words I would use to describe this restaurant. In…read moregeneral the quality of the food here is fantastic and there's plenty of choices for those who don't like pizzas. Staff are flexible with toppings and the setting is intimate and attractive, overlooking Ely Cathedral. Sometimes the staff are friendly and welcoming, other times they can be a bit abrupt, unfriendly and impersonal, depending on when you come in and who you get! This gets incredibly busy on weekends so make sure you book in advance! This is a good choice for families as there are plenty of high chairs and an adequate baby change area downstairs.