Wings. Wine. Weeknight wins.

Cambridge might be the quietest of the Tri-Cities, but its food scene is quietly exceptional. The city draws on a rich multicultural population — South Asian, Portuguese, Middle Eastern, and Caribbean communities have all left their mark on the restaurant landscape, from roti shops on King Street East to Portuguese bakeries that have been feeding the city for decades. And then there’s Langdon Hall. Tucked away on the city’s northern edge, this AAA/CAA Five Diamond property is home to one of Canada’s most celebrated kitchens, helmed by Executive Chef Jason Bangerter — a 100 Best Chefs honouree who has led Langdon Hall to a consistent top-five ranking on Canada’s 100 Best Restaurants list, including a Best Destination Restaurant award. It is the only restaurant in Ontario to hold the Five Diamond designation.

Beyond the fine dining flagships, Cambridge has a growing crop of neighbourhood independents doing interesting work in casual formats — Vietnamese, Indian, and Latin-inspired spots that punch well above their price point. New arrivals in 2025–2026 include A Portuguesa Bakery Café in the Preston area, bringing Montreal-style baked goods and bifana sandwiches to a local following that was already in on the secret from the St. Jacobs Market stall. Whether you’re booking a celebration at Langdon Hall or chasing a weeknight wing deal in Hespeler, Cambridge rewards the curious diner.