Maccaruna — Cambridge

Italian · Cambridge

Maccaruna

4.1 (39 reviews)
££ 📍 3 Peas Hill, Cambridge CB2 3PP

About Maccaruna

Tucked into central Cambridge, this is a small pasta counter rather than a sit-down restaurant, and that's worth knowing before you arrive with a pushchair — there are only about five tables, seating is tight, and at busy times you may not get one at all. Buggy access is possible but a squeeze. There are high chairs and a kids' menu, and food comes out in roughly ten to fifteen minutes, which helps when someone's losing patience. The pasta is properly al dente and the ragù gets particular praise, as do the cannoli and the Sicilian gelato. Staff have been happy to adapt dishes for dietary needs. Prices feel steep for counter service, though takeaway is about £1 cheaper per dish — and honestly, takeaway to Christ's Pieces may be the easier option with children.

Kid-friendly features

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Kids menu ✓ Likely
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Highchairs ✓ Likely
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Buggy friendly ✓ Yes
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Vegan options ✓ Likely
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Gluten free ✓ Likely
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Noise level Lively
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Booking Walk-ins welcome
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Best for All ages

Tags

#italian#italian restaurant#pasta shop#restaurant
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