Alimentum
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Amol Rajan - 6.5/10
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I acknowledge the meal was delicious but beware the portions for the overall price leave a lot to be desired and that is fact, having eaten there on the 15th January 2010 , the service cannot be faulted but Nouvelle Quisine has it place and to be fair is enjoyable but where does it say that this is operation in this place.
Ethical considerations aside when going out with friends or relations for a meal after working all day one expects a meal that is at least substantial and no not fish and chips?
I enjoyed the ambiance and service but ease back on the over attentiveness, I left feeling slightly hungry and that is not good since it forces one to snack.
The service charge at 12.5 % is rather high and it should state that this is an option not an inclusive charge as I would sooner make my own mind up as to what I leave as a tip??
Enjoy the food but beware it is small portions all round
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John A West
Overall rating 
Food 9 | Service 8 | Atmosphere 8 | Value for money 4
Sunday, January 17, 2010
We went to Alimentum for a pre-Valentine's dinner, and I am glad that we did. The decor is sumptuous and modern, and there is a definite feel of space in the foyer. The tables are a little close together at the back of the restaurant but it did not detract from the overall experience.
We started the evening with cocktails, which were certainly tasty if a little pricey. We then moved into the restaurant and had a lovely meal; my main of venison neck was particularly good.
My only criticism of the experience was that the waiting staff were a little overbearing, something which both my partner and I have a real bugbear about. Each time a took a couple of mouthfuls of wine, a waiter whizzed in to fill my glass (from a bottle which was residing on our table); while I am all for attentive waiting this was unreasonable and I very nearly asked him to leave us alone.
I will definitely eat at Alimentum again as not only was the food fantastic, all of it is ethically sourced. Even the fois gras is humanely produced. With some shuffling of tables and a word in the waiting staff's ear this could easily be the best restaurant in Cambridge.
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Anon, Cambridge
Overall rating 
Food 9 | Service 5 | Atmosphere 8 | Value for money 8
Monday, March 16, 2009
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