Giggling Squid - Cambridge

Food : 5/5 | Service : 5/5 | Atmosphere : 5/5 More
May 3rd, 2023

Exceptional food, absolutely fantastic decor, questionable service and stock managing. Came here once before in the wake of covid and the midst of supply chain issues, and so it was understandable that there were a few things on the menu that they didnt have - had a great time overall and the food was amazing! This time however, in May 2023, four of the items we ordered theyd run out of. A drink, a starter and two mains (including my favourite from last time - a delicious pork dish with a green & red curry sauce). We couldnt quite believe our luck that so many of the things we chose were out of stock We ordered other dishes instead and the food arrived in good time and was as wonderful and delicious as ever! However, another thing that slightly hampered our experience was that my friend and I ordered passion fruit G&Ts that came out exceptionally strong, which we later found were doubles (which we were charged for), but overall the meal was very enjoyable! We then asked for the bill, only to see that wed been charged for the two double gins and two extra main courses. Our waiter (who while nice didnt seem the most experienced - no harm no foul, we all start somewhere!) adjusted the bill accordingly and charged us the correct amount. When I brought up the double gins originally they tried to explain that the option we ordered only came in doubles, which we promptly corrected them on after showing them the drinks menu (nowhere did it say our particular gin only comes in 50ml options). While the meal itself was lovely, the thing that took the biscuit a little for me was that a service charge was still added on when the corrected bill came back. It would have gone such a long way with us if the restaurant had at least gotten rid of that considering there were four items we were told we couldnt have and that we had to correct the waiter on the menu and were overcharged 30+ on the bill. I completely understand that its optional, but lets be honest, who is going to ask for it to be taken off - especially when it might dishearten a young member of staff who might be on their first week of the job and have the potentially to make an amazing waiter! I do love the Giggling Squid, it has fantastic food and an amazing vibe. I just think it has a few ever so slight kinks that need ironing out for it to be a truly wonderful, flawless dining experience
May 1st, 2023

Food : 5/5 | Service : 4/5 | Atmosphere : 4/5 More
Apr 28th, 2023

Food : 5/5 | Service : 5/5 | Atmosphere : 5/5 Recommended dishes Chicken Satay More
Apr 27th, 2023

Food : 5/5 | Service : 5/5 | Atmosphere : 5/5 More
Apr 26th, 2023