Best Restaurants Near Essex

“I'm a Chelmsford boy born and bred, and while I now live in New York my parents still live there, and The Blue Strawberry and The Dog & Gun are our two life…” more

“without doubt the best restaurant in witham warm and friendly welcome, excellent menu and food and a good selection of wines and beers at very reasonable…” more

“Took the wife here for a late valentines day meal and wasn't disappointed at all. Very lovely place and very friendly staff. I've frequented this establishment…” more

“The Lion Inn is without a doubt one of the better places to eat and drink locally. There building work is now complete with extra hotel rooms and a private…” more

“If this little tea shop was in London you would have to book. Great retro styling, excellent service, great cream tea and home made cakes.” more

“Top quality Chinese, well known for being arguably the best the in county. Kim the owner/chef is a star and a genuine character and personally oversees…” more

“Our annual Christmas get together but where do we go? We chose The Castle because of good words we had heard and read but would it reach our 'exacting'…” more

“One thing lacking in Braintree is a 'local' pub for just a drink. Prior to visiting friends on St Valentines night we fancied a drink. The only close pub was…” more

“We love family run restaurants that source local produce and The House by Hilly Gant meets all these requirements. Yes, an odd name but check out the map and…” more

“Great food and ambience. Set meal was excellent with great tasting dim sum. We asked for steamed fish instead of the prawns as one of the main dishes and…” more