Montaz
Newmarket
Restaurant in Newmarket, United Kingdom
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Montaz is the sensible Newmarket choice for an easy, recognised dinner rather than a high-spend occasion meal. The Good Food Guide 2025 nod gives it useful credibility, while nearby £££ options such as Upstairs at the Mill and MJP@ The Shepherds make more sense when the meal is the main event.
About Montaz
Montaz is a Newmarket dinner option with evening hours across the week and a smart-casual dress code. It is listed as GFG Good in The Good Food Guide 2025, its published hours begin at 5:30 PM each day, with later closing on Friday and Saturday.
The appeal is straightforward: it is a recognised Newmarket restaurant for an evening meal, with weekly dinner hours and a smart-casual expectation.
Use it for a planned Newmarket dinner
The practical way to approach Montaz is to treat it as an evening booking in Newmarket. It suits diners who want a known local restaurant with current Good Food Guide recognition and a clear dinner-hours pattern.
For comparison planning, Upstairs at the Mill, MJP@ The Shepherds, Packhorse Inn are other options to consider. Montaz is a Newmarket restaurant with evening service, smart-casual dress, GFG Good recognition in The Good Food Guide 2025.
Who should book, what to compare
Book Montaz if the priority is a Newmarket dinner with evening hours and a recognised guide listing. It is also useful for visitors planning around a local evening, where the important details are when it opens, how formal to dress, whether it has current recognition.
If you are comparing options, consider Montaz alongside Upstairs at the Mill, MJP@ The Shepherds, Packhorse Inn, Navadhanya, Scott's All Day,, separately, other dining in Newmarket depending on the kind of evening you want.
Planning details
- Location
- 30 Old Station Rd, Newmarket CB8 8DN, United Kingdom
- Website
- montaz.co.uk/newmarket
- Phone
- +44 1638 665888
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Montaz presents itself as a quietly ambitious, family-run outlier in Newmarket. The kitchen prioritises provenance and technique, shifting menus with the seasons and investing time in preparations such as twelve-hour slow-cooked ox cheek. That ingredient-first approach, and dishes that draw on regionally distinct techniques — from Chettinad beef to a rose-perfumed nalli ghost — gives the place a sophisticated, composed character rather than flash. It feels more studied than trendy: confident, characterful and modestly proud of the craft it brings to a town better known for horses than destination dining.
Best For
This is a spot for diners who value carefully sourced, regional Indian cooking and thoughtful technique. The menu’s heavier, slow-cooked mains and complex preparations make Montaz especially suited to relaxed dinner service and small-group meals where plates are shared and savoured. Its family-run nature and consistent approach also make it a good choice for celebrations that favour substance over spectacle. While not positioned as a late‑night or casual fast-service venue, it rewards anyone seeking an ingredient-led, sit-down dining experience away from the usual high-street options.
Ordering Tips
Build a dinner around the kitchen’s longer-cooked pieces and a selection of starters to share. The menu calls for sampling slow-cooked highlights — the ox cheek and the nalli ghost (lamb shank) — alongside more immediately gratifying plates such as the Duck Chilli Korai, Tandoori Guinea Fowl and Paneer Makhani. The samosa with slow-cooked lamb’s liver signals the kitchen’s willingness to push flavour boundaries, so consider ordering a mix of familiar and adventurous dishes. Ask the staff about seasonal changes and any house specials that reflect current sourcing.
Venue details
Ambiance
Sleek contemporary setting with comfortable seating, vibrant yet conversational atmosphere, and elegantly presented food.
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Vibe
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Experience
Accessibility
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Medium
Signature Dishes
- Duck Chilli Korai
- Paneer Makhani
- Tandoori Guinea Fowl
Planning details
Location
30 Old Station Rd, Newmarket CB8 8DN, United Kingdom · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
If Montaz is not the right fit
For a higher-spend occasion, try Upstairs at the Mill or MJP@ The Shepherds. For a modern-cuisine pub alternative at a lower price tier, Packhorse Inn is the cleaner swap.
Restaurant context
How Montaz compares in Newmarket
Montaz is the lower-commitment choice against Newmarket's more formal modern cuisine options. Upstairs at the Mill and MJP@ The Shepherds both sit at £££, so they are better for diners who want the evening to revolve around the meal. Montaz is the better fit when value, ease, a relaxed dinner matter more than a bigger occasion feel.
Packhorse Inn is the stronger cross-shop for a modern-cuisine pub setting at ££, especially if atmosphere and a rural-inn style are part of the plan. Montaz makes more sense for a Newmarket-based dinner where convenience carries weight. Navadhanya is the one to compare if the group specifically wants Indian cooking in the wider area, while Scott's All Day is better treated as a casual alternative rather than a like-for-like special dinner.
Booking difficulty is signalled as easy for Montaz, which gives it an advantage for shorter-notice plans. For a special occasion, trade up to Upstairs at the Mill or MJP@ The Shepherds. For value and a simpler evening, keep Montaz on the shortlist.
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Compare Montaz
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montaz | Newmarket | ; | The Good Food Guide 2025 | ; |
| Packhorse Inn | Moulton | Modern Cuisine | Michelin Guide Great Britain & Ireland 20262025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate | ££ |
| Upstairs at the Mill | Tuddenham | Modern Cuisine | 2026 AA 4-Rosette RestaurantsMichelin Guide Great Britain & Ireland 20262025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate | £££ |
| MJP@ The Shepherds | Fen Ditton | Modern British | No published awards | £££ |
| Navadhanya | Cambridge | No published awards | ; | ; |
| Scott's All Day | Cambridge | No published awards | ; | ; |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What are alternatives to Montaz?
For comparison, consider Packhorse Inn, Upstairs at the Mill, Navadhanya, Scott's All Day, MJP@ The Shepherds,, separately, other dining in Newmarket. Montaz is a Newmarket dinner option with a Good Food Guide 2025 GFG Good listing and evening hours.
What should I wear to Montaz?
Montaz has a smart-casual dress code. For an evening meal in Newmarket, smart-casual clothing is expected.
How far ahead should I book Montaz?
The hours are Monday to Thursday 5:30–10 PM, Friday and Saturday 5:30–10:30 PM, Sunday 5:30–10 PM. Book according to the evening you want, check directly with the restaurant for current availability.
What should a first-timer know about Montaz?
Treat Montaz as a Newmarket evening restaurant with smart-casual dress and a Good Food Guide 2025 GFG Good listing. Its hours begin at 5:30 PM every day, with later closing on Friday and Saturday.
Is Montaz good for a special occasion?
Montaz can be considered for an evening meal in Newmarket if its smart-casual dress code, dinner hours, Good Food Guide recognition fit the occasion. For a broader comparison, look at options such as Packhorse Inn, Upstairs at the Mill, MJP@ The Shepherds, Navadhanya, Scott's All Day.
