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Aspera Restaurant
Diners’ top pick
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Price: Moderate
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Mediterranean
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4.9
(318)
Welcome to ASPERA Restaurant
Aspera offers you the warmest Mediterranean welcome since 2016. We want you to feel at home with us, take your time to enjoy the finest Mediterranean-style cuisines cooked freshly using locally sourced ingredients. Mediterranean cuisine is the food from the lands around the Mediterranean Sea and its preparation and we thrive in bringing this richness to our dishes using only fresh, wholesome ingredients and traditional mix of spices.
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Haywards Restaurant
Price: Very Expensive
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Modern European
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4.8
(979)
Now offering a bespoke catering and events service, including private dining, special in house events & dinners, exclusive hire, outside catering or 'ready to serve' meals. Please contact us for further information.
Haywards is located on the outskirts of the beautiful Epping Forest and historical Epping town centre. A sophisticated and elegant environment, the building is a converted skittle alley and still retains many original features. Haywards is owned and run by husband-and-wife team Amanda and Jahdre Hayward, and their experience and passion for offering high quality and exciting dishes is evident throughout your visit. Staff are well trained and offer exceptional customer service and the interesting and exciting dishes created in the kitchen consistently receive high praise. Although not open as a restaurant any longer, Haywards was awarded 3AA Rosettes in 2019 in addition to a number of accolades prior to this.
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Rubino Kitchen, Inworth
Price: Moderate
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British
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4.8
(272)
Welcome to Rubino Kitchen.
PLEASE NOTE:
We have moved, our new home is:
Kelvedon Road,
Inworth
Colchester Essex, CO5 9SP
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Smiths Restaurant Ongar
Top-rated food
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Price: Very Expensive
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Seafood
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4.8
(3965)
Priding ourselves on our motto ‘Famous for fish’ Smiths Restaurants is a name that has become synonymous with fine dining and quality, attentive service. Our restaurants are located in Ongar Essex (just off the A414) and Wapping in central London (near Tower Bridge). Both restaurants boast an extensive menu of fresh fish that we offer to cook in a variety of ways to suit every palette. We also offer locally sourced meat dishes to accommodate those who prefer their food terra firma. To compliment the quality of our food we have worked closely with well renowned independent wine merchants to ensure we have a selection of wines that are the perfect accompaniment to every meal. The only problem you may have a Smith’s is being spoilt for choice.
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The New London Restaurant and Lounge
Price: Moderate
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British
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4.8
(849)
The award-winning New London restaurant has been on Chelmsford’s dining and social scene since October 2013 and it still is a relaxed yet sophisticated dining venue. The venue is full of elegance and glamour – now more than ever after an incredible redesign in March 2018.
We have a reputation for seasonally inspired menus with a unique approach to homemade food which makes the New London restaurant a special place to visit.
We pride ourselves on our excellent service with a personal touch. All our staff are proud of, and knowledgeable about, our dishes, wines and cocktails.
We offer only the best locally sourced and seasonal British produce including fresh seafood, locally sourced ingredients and foraged herbs. All our dishes are served in the inimitable style that has helped it garner so many compliments and awards since opening.
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Black Rock Restaurant
Price: Expensive
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Steak
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4.8
(622)
Black rock restaurant is an easygoing dining restaurant situated across the street from the beach front in Clacton on sea. We focus on a trendy steak and grill menu.
Our menu is inspired from different countries but our speciality here at Black rock is the ‘STEAK ON THE STONE’ the concept is from the island of Madeira amongst other places. The restaurant is guest orientated and the service is relaxed, very friendly; nothing is too much and always willing to assist you in any means way.
Black rock is a great place to eat, excellent atmosphere, great tasting food and we take pride in delivering exceptional service using the highest quality of local ingredients the best cuts of steaks and a great selection of exciting cocktails.
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Thai One
Top-rated hospitality
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Price: Moderate
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Thai
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4.6
(75)
Situated on East Hill in Colchester, the Thai 1 Restaurant is the longest established Thai restaurant in Britain’s oldest recorded town.
We pride ourselves on serving only the best in truly authentic Thai dishes, all freshly prepared and cooked from locally sourced suppliers by our highly experienced Bangkok-trained Thai chef’s.
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The Ship Stock
Price: Moderate
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Pub
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4.2
(140)
A charming village pub nestled in the heart of West Hanningfield on the unspoiled greenbelt of the Essex city, Chelmsford. This soul-soothing, local pub offers a fresh, seasonal menu coupled with local craft beverages, all of which can be enjoyed in our vintage, east-coast setting. Our alfresco lawn is the perfect oasis for any passing visitor or returning local. Take in the panoramic views of the rolling hills or stay warm by our log burner snuggled inside. Both are perfect watching the world pass by with a drink in hand.
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Carluccio's - Fenwick Colchester
Price: Expensive
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Italian
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4.6
(285)
Here at Carluccio's, we’ve always been true to our Italian heritage and what food really means to us. The best ingredients, from the best regions, cooked with love.
Mad Dogs & Englishmen
Great vibe
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Price: Expensive
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Afternoon Tea
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4.8
(2365)
The Parlour Tea Room at Mad Dogs and Englishmen provides a vintage setting to enjoy Afternoon tea. We’ve become renowned for our themed teas which offer an unforgettable experience. Enjoy the eclectic surroundings of this unique venue.
The Botanical Rooms is upstairs and hosts our cocktail bar. Here you can experience Afternoon Tea from Wednesday to Sunday during the day and enjoy the fairy-lit bar on Friday and Saturday evenings. We host live Jazz and soul on some evenings.
The Piano Lounge with it's vintage leather sofas and a mixture of eclectic styled furnishings is situated on the ground floor alongside our Whisky Bar. You can enjoy an Afternoon Tea with Piano accompaniment on Sunday afternoons or sample some of our extensive Whisky cocktails on Friday and Saturday evenings. We have live Jazz performances on selected evenings.
Please ensure you select the correct venue and experience for your visit with us.
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Yaz Restaurant
Price: Expensive
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Middle Eastern
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4.6
(51)
WELCOME TO YAZ Your Delicious Escape to the Mediterranean They say variety is the spice of life. Charming choices are at your feet, the moment you enter through our doors you will be met with a welcome only a independent family run business can provide. What will it be today - the Bistro for breakfast and brunch on our cosy Chesterfield sofas or perhaps you will take the winding staircase to our lush cocktail bar for something to sip on over supper? YAZ is all about laidback-luxury with a Mediterranean / Middle Eastern twist, so you can expect great vibes and gorgeous food throughout the day and late into the night. In the same way our venue offers two settings, with the ground floor for a more casual cosy Bistro experience and the first floor indulging you in an elegant evening rendezvous, where you can stroll on to our heated outdoor alfresco balcony to sip on a cocktail of your choice with the Mediterranean sun gleaming upon your face. YAZ there's no place like it.
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Afternoon Tea at The Fancy Fox Patisserie
Price: Expensive
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Afternoon Tea
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4.8
(74)
The Fancy Fox Patisserie is a beautiful tea room and cake boutique in Broadway West, Leigh-on-sea serving delicious seasonal Afternoon tea, Artisan cakes, Speciality coffee and various other sweet and savoury delights. With Vegan, gluten free and dairy free options available.
Fancy A tipple don't worry we've got you covered from tea infused gins to sparkling champagne chilled to perfection there's something for everyone at The Fancy Fox.
Our in house Wedding cake service offers something truly special. Whether is be handcrafted delicate sugar blooms adorning the most delicious cake flavours or beautifully rustic buttercream finishes with fresh seasonal flowers, we have what you need to elevate your special day.
Our classes are held throughout the year and share our most valued skills and techniques, to set you off on your own cake journey or to help further develop your already growing skills, we have something to offer most. including seasonal fu
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Green Room Restaurant
Great budget-friendly spot
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Price: Expensive
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Modern European
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4.5
(724)
The Green Room is changing with a fresh new look, extensive wine list and new style menu with something to suit every ones appetite!
Our Small plates menu will be starting Saturday 11th February.
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Hasturk
Price: Moderate
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Turkish
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4.7
(600)
Here at Hasturk, we have over 20 years experience in the restaurant industry. We are well versed in good hospitality and serving fresh, handmade food.
We’ve used experiences from our own heritage and traditional food back home to create our menu for the much loved Turkish which is now widely known.
With an array of meat dishes to freshly caught seafood and wide selection of authentic appetisers, you can be assured everything at Hasturk is carefully sourced and deliciously prepared and meets our standards.
Hasturk is a family run, Turkish restaurant with a modern twist. We aim to serve our customers the very best of Turkish cuisine, welcoming everyone in with open arms. We’re ready to offer you a dining experience that you’ll remember!
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Bill's Restaurant & Bar - Chelmsford
Price: Moderate
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Contemporary British
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4.3
(827)
Bill’s Chelmsford restaurant sits in the heart of town and provides a welcome escape from shopping at the local Bond Street Shopping Centre. Drop in for breakfast, lunch, dinner and everything in between. From cosy booths to sharing tables, there’s something for everyone.

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Healthy restaurants located in Essex include Hasturk, Lot Bar & Restaurant and The Anchor Danbury

Restaurants with gluten-free options in Essex are The Bull Brentwood, Le Bouchon Brasserie & Hotel and Mad Dogs & Englishmen

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