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Low FODMAP at Midsummer House - Fine Dining Guide
Navigate low FODMAP dining at Midsummer House in Cambridge. Tips for this two-Michelin-star restaurant.
Last verified: January 1, 2025
✓ Safe Items to Order
| Item | Notes | Modifications |
|---|---|---|
| Grilled or Roasted Proteins | Fish, poultry, beef, lamb | Ask for no garlic, onion, or high-FODMAP seasonings |
| Simply Prepared Vegetables | Seasonal vegetables | Request low-FODMAP vegetables only |
| Plain Starches | Rice, potatoes | Request without cream or butter if lactose-sensitive |
✗ Items to Avoid
- • Garlic-based sauces and preparations
- • Onion, shallot, or leek preparations
- • Cream-based sauces (unless lactose-free)
- • Classical French sauces
Example Orders
Tasting Menu Approach
- ✓ Contact restaurant 48+ hours in advance
- ✓ Request modified tasting menu
- ✓ Discuss garden vegetables from their kitchen garden
Tip: Victorian conservatory setting with kitchen garden
About Midsummer House
Midsummer House is a two-Michelin-star restaurant in Cambridge, set in a Victorian house on Midsummer Common. Chef Daniel Clifford creates refined cuisine using produce from the restaurant’s own kitchen garden.
Quick Summary
Best approach: Contact the restaurant 48-72 hours in advance. Their kitchen garden allows for flexibility in vegetable selection.
This guide provides general FODMAP guidance for fine dining. Menu items change seasonally. Always confirm ingredients directly with the restaurant.