Italian
0.5 miles
Found on the Market Square in the centre of Cambridge, this gem of a restaurant is owned and run by the Benedetto family. Whether you are looking for a relaxing coffee, lunch or evening meal, Don Pasquale is sure to offer you a warm welcome.
All food is cooked freshly on the premises using local and fresh ingredients. Don Pasquale boasts an extensive and comprehensive à la carte menu, and deciding on a dish can be something of a challenge - each dish is just as appetising as the next. It will take a brave person to resist the antipasti menu, but if you want to save room for the main event, why not go for the olive casalinghe, featuring plump green and black olives marinated with olive oil, chillies and garlic. The dazzling array of main courses is sure to make you feel a little overwhelmed. However, you are never made to feel rushed at Don Pasquale; the comforting and warm atmosphere gives you the perfect opportunity to unwind and relax. There are plenty of pizzas; the Mattina is a breakfast pizza loaded with tomato, mozzarella, bacon, egg, frankfurter and mushrooms - suddenly early-morning meetings don't seem so dull. The Pescatora is a seafood-lover's dream, while the calzone alla Don Pasquale is a scrumptious parcel packed with tomato, mozzarella, ham, mushrooms and tuna fish. Those who prefer pasta should go for the penne gratinate alla giardiniera - penne baked with seasonal vegetables, mozzarella cheese and tomato sauce - or the spaghetti alla carbonara. If you're watching your waistline, you needn't be envious of your dining companion's dish - the chefs take great care in making sure that the salads are just as tempting as the other dishes on the menu. The salmon affumicato, which sees delicate slices of smoked salmon on a bed of green salad leaves, drizzled with a cassis dressing, is wonderful. The wine list is impressive, featuring red, white and rosé bottles, as well as a separate list for those wishing to enjoy a single glass.
So, for an authentic helping of Italian cuisine in the heart of historic Cambridge, look no further than Don Pasquale. Salute.
All food is cooked freshly on the premises using local and fresh ingredients. Don Pasquale boasts an extensive and comprehensive à la carte menu, and deciding on a dish can be something of a challenge - each dish is just as appetising as the next. It will take a brave person to resist the antipasti menu, but if you want to save room for the main event, why not go for the olive casalinghe, featuring plump green and black olives marinated with olive oil, chillies and garlic. The dazzling array of main courses is sure to make you feel a little overwhelmed. However, you are never made to feel rushed at Don Pasquale; the comforting and warm atmosphere gives you the perfect opportunity to unwind and relax. There are plenty of pizzas; the Mattina is a breakfast pizza loaded with tomato, mozzarella, bacon, egg, frankfurter and mushrooms - suddenly early-morning meetings don't seem so dull. The Pescatora is a seafood-lover's dream, while the calzone alla Don Pasquale is a scrumptious parcel packed with tomato, mozzarella, ham, mushrooms and tuna fish. Those who prefer pasta should go for the penne gratinate alla giardiniera - penne baked with seasonal vegetables, mozzarella cheese and tomato sauce - or the spaghetti alla carbonara. If you're watching your waistline, you needn't be envious of your dining companion's dish - the chefs take great care in making sure that the salads are just as tempting as the other dishes on the menu. The salmon affumicato, which sees delicate slices of smoked salmon on a bed of green salad leaves, drizzled with a cassis dressing, is wonderful. The wine list is impressive, featuring red, white and rosé bottles, as well as a separate list for those wishing to enjoy a single glass.
So, for an authentic helping of Italian cuisine in the heart of historic Cambridge, look no further than Don Pasquale. Salute.
Opening Hours:
| Mon: | 8am-11pm |
| Tues: | 8am-11pm |
| Weds: | 8am-11pm |
| Thurs: | 8am-11pm |
| Fri: | 8am-11pm |
| Sat: | 8am-11pm |
| Sun: | 8am-11pm |
