Best Risotto in Chelmsford

5 restaurant menus in Chelmsford, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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Olio Restaurant
Olio Restaurant
100/100 (4184 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Italian
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Italian
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Lunch
Brunch
After-hours
Dinner
Arugula
Fish
Linguini Frutti Di Mare
Chicken
Cheesecake
Spaghetti carbonara
Cheesecake
Arancini
Ravioli
Prawns
Risotto
Wine
Tagliatelle
Lobster
Garlic Bread with Cheese
Cannelloni
Tomato soup
Tiramisu
Panna Cotta and Tarte Limoncello
Pasta
Bass
Salad
Cheesecakes
Chili
Lasagne
Crab
Cannelloni
Scallops
Chicken Wings
Calamari
Risotto
Lamb
Mussels
Pesto
Calamares
Sit down
Italian
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Delivery
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
After-hours
Mid-range
"Olio Restaurant must not be missed if you like Italian food; We were staying in Chelmsford for a few days and had booked a table for Sunday..."
Susan Billingham
"Superb meal, great staff always polite and friendly, cheesecake and tiramisu to die for. Our go to place for excellent italian food. Its a little bit..."
Stephen Taylor
"Had a fantastic meal last night the waiter was excellent the atmosphere great and the food amazing I highly recommend..."
Martin Broom
"Fantastic meal, staff and atmosphere never had a bad night here. Would highly recommend..."
Cassie Gutteridge
"Came in for a family meal and was dreading it with my little boy thinking it was maybe slightly to intimate and quiet and he was gonna struggle in..."
Alex Symonds
"The menu choice is excellent, the staff are very friendly & helpful and the food was fantastic. The fish mixed grill was fantastic & the lemon tart..."
Tim Chamberlin
"I was recommended Olio for a special occasion and I must say the service and food is outstanding, probably the best restaurant meal l've ever..."
Geoff 父 Lockwood
"I had dinner at this Italian restaurant with some friends and it was one of the nicest meals I had in a long time ,the staff are so friendly and..."
Annie Costello
"Amazing food with great flavours, atmosphere was excellent and the service is always fantastic!! Highly recommended for any occasion, best restaurant..."
Tom Healy
"Just had our first visit at Olio after many attempts at booking but always fully booked. Not disappointed at all. Fabulously tasting and presented..."
Canel Halil
"Amazing food and fantastic staff. Definitely best place to eat in..."
Kate Haynes
"Such a good restaurant. One of the best meals I’ve had out in ages! Great service, great food. Can’t wait to..."
Claire Elizabeth
"Went there for the first time last night and was very impressed. The food was all cooked from fresh and everything arrived hot at the table. The..."
James Strong
"Great place! Tried for starters mussles, and asparagus wrapped in Parma ham and parmesan. Both dishes were great. For mains we had a very generoud..."
Daniel Granlund
"Fantastic place, well worth the drive to taste these dishes. Highly recommended Italian..."
Peter Miranda
"Nice food, great atmosphere and excellent staff. Will definitely come back and recommend to friends and family. The chippy is really good..."
Kah Yet Lim
"Great little gem in Chelmsford. Amazing atmosphere and lasagne to die for..."
Lexy Lansky
"We had a nice experience at Olio’s. Service and food were of a decent standard . The wine list is overpriced based upon my regular experience with..."
Robert Woolnough
"One of the very best restaurants I've been to. Food is absolutely to die for. I had hake on the most deliciously buttery mash and beautifully cooked..."
Andy Cox
"First class restaurant, superb staff, food and atmosphere. Recommend the house red..."
Frank Porter
"Small Italian with a small but varied menu of good Italian food. Definitely somewhere to go if chain restaurants aren't your thing (it's good to..."
Dom Graham
"Not been out for a meal for years and the helpful knowledgable staff were very good. My wife enjoyed her fish mixed grill. I asked for and got a..."
John Mannerings
Pig & Whistle Restaurant
Pig & Whistle Restaurant
99/100 (5737 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
International
Vegetarian Friendly
International
Vegan Options
Contemporary
Contemporary
British
British
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Lunch
Drinks
Dinner
Lamb
Roast Beef
Burger
Fish
Sunday roast
Pork
Puddings
Cheesecake
Tapas
Pork Belly
Cake
Soup
Beef
Lamb Shank
Cod
Prawns
Duck breast
Pâté
cheese board
Pork Belly
Roast Dinner
Beef Carpaccio
Salad
Roast Potatoes
Roast Beef
Sea Bream
Scallops
Cheesecakes
Red Wine Jus
Duck
Arancini
Chocolate Fondant Au Chocolat
Calamari
Chocolate mousse
Tapas
Risotto
Meringue
Arancini
Calamares
Cakes
Risotto
Salmon
Sit down
Contemporary
British
International
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Reservations
Mastercard
Visa
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Digital Payments
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Went there for the first time. Nice quaint Cottage. Consummate front of house. Very welcoming . Starters were good but a bit lacking ...the salt beet..."
David Ngo
"Absolutely gorgeous restaurant, stunning building and views. The food is amazing, so well cooked, lovely flavours and beautifully presented. Staff..."
Laura Potter
"Had a great experience here today. It was our first ever visit. We had the halibut and the linguine, and both were outstanding 👌. The place had a..."
Richard Brown
"What a wonderful place! Loved the decor, the vibe and the amazing food! The owners were delightful and looked after us so well. Look out for Steak..."
Stella Yip
"Food Was Absolutely Amazing. Lovely Small Venue With A Wonderful Relaxed Atmosphere. Would Highly Recommend This..."
Deano Wilkins
"Lovely food and decor, the service is so so, if you ask for bread, you have to ask 3 times. The ‘artisan’ crackers were missing from the cheese..."
Si Overs
"Oh wow what an experience. We decided to have lunch here on a recommendation from a friend and booked a table for 1pm on a Saturday, unfortunately we..."
Sharron White
"Thank you both for a lovely welcome back to our favourite restaurant. As usual the service and food were amazing. We can't wait to come back again...."
Gillian Hughes
"Very nice restaurant. Staff were friendly, service great, food was fantastic. The restaurant is quaint & a lovely atmosphere. An overall excellent..."
Julie James
"My husband and I celebrated our wedding anniversary here recently on a Sunday afternoon with our two children aged 12 and 7. It was a really lovely..."
Esther Phillips
"I had a wonderful trio of pork and it was so posh! The setting was ornate with lit candles around the room and on the table. You’re surrounded by..."
Herbert Martinson
"Excellent food in an amazing ambience. Personal favourite was the butternut squash bhaji starter. Staff were very welcoming and the fixed menu is..."
Eve Holder
"After our previous wonderful experiences, I knew it was the right decision to book in for a date night with my partner leading up to valentines. The..."
Dominique
"We had a really lovely Sunday roast at this cosy and quirky restaurant. From the moment we arrived we felt very welcome. I find nowadays at some..."
Karen Denney
"Visited for the first time on Saturday to celebrate our anniversary. A lovely restaurant. Gorgeous food. Staff were great. Very attentive. Brendan..."
Ruth Beard
"Holds a very special place in our heart x Food, Drink, Service, Atmosphere and Surroundings are second to none. We've eaten in the finest places..."
Ben Tilson
"Met friends for a Sunday Roast, food was amazing. Atmosphere & staff excellent. Was definitely worth the 160 mile round trip! Car park is a bit..."
Wendy Baker
"Absolutely amazing. Great place, food and attentive staff. Celebrating a birthday with a Sunday lunch. We all had 3 courses and they were all first..."
toni hazlewood
"Was absolutely blown away by the service and the food. Staff were efficient and so friendly. The food was incredible Hands down the best roast dinner..."
Ione Hepworth
Amalfi Bistro
Amalfi Bistro
97/100 (689 ratings)
Restaurants
Northern-Italian
Sicilian
Southern-Italian
Sicilian
Romana
Vegetarian Friendly
Neapolitan
Campania
Lazio
Central-Italian
Ligurian
Ligurian
Lazio
Italian
Vegan Options
Mediterranean
Romana
Northern-Italian
Mediterranean
Southern-Italian
Italian
Central-Italian
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Lunch
After-hours
Brunch
Drinks
Breakfast
Dinner
Pistachio Tiramisu
Lasagne
Cannoli
Pesto
Risotto
Bruschetta
Tagliatelle Zucchini E Gamberoni
Spaghetti carbonara
Pappardelle Ai Porcini
Spaghetti and Meatballs
Pasta
Polpette with Chips
Olives
Gnocchi
Prosecco E Peroni
Octopus Salad
Spaghetti Bolognese
Pollo Milanese
Meatball
Peroni Nastro Azzurro
Croissant and Cappuccino
Baked Goats Cheese
Sit down
Italian
Mediterranean
Northern-Italian
Central-Italian
Southern-Italian
Neapolitan
Sicilian
Ligurian
Campânia
Romana
Lazio
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Reservations
Accepts American Express
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Seating
Parking Available
Table Service
Free off-street parking
Wheelchair Accessible
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Validated Parking
Digital Payments
American Express
Free Wifi
Mastercard
Visa
Valet Parking
Accepts Credit Cards
Family style
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Television
Breakfast
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Brunch
Mid-range
"Whilst we could not make the open drinks celebration, we managed to take the last two space for a quick Saturday lunch. WOW... deep fried lasagne,..."
Spencer Davis
"What a delight! Hidden amongst an industrial unit area of chelmsford, this authentic Italian restaurant offers fresh ingredients cooked to..."
Amy Hancock
"***Hidden Gem*** Found this place by chance tucked away on Waterhouse business centre. Best lunch I ve had in a long time. Can't wait to bring the..."
Steven Smith
"On the way back from a day trip to Corchester from London, we were searching for a restaurant and stumbled upon this place. The food was absolutely..."
Mika Kubokawa
"Had a wonderful meal here. Big portions and good food in a small laid back environment. Chef is lovely and made it feel so personal. Can’t wait to..."
SD Johnstone
"I came here first time and the food down to the customer experience was exceptional. As soon as you walk in you feel at home. That is truly the..."
get lashed
"What a sublime experience! The most amazingly fresh and tasty food and wonderfully warm service made for a perfect dining experience. It was great..."
Sandy Munns
"It is a prized gem serving Italian food in Chelmsford. We went to Amalfi a couple of times already and really loves the food. They are always tasty..."
Michael Lam
"Amazing food, proper authentic Italian. It's a no-frills restaurant that focuses on very good food. Prices are reasonable and it's extremely good..."
peterhuli
"When you are Italian and you live outside London it is quite hard to find an authentic Italian restaurant. We have been lucky enough to come across..."
Gioia Mastrofini
The New London Restaurant & Lounge
The New London Restaurant & Lounge
88/100 (2936 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegan Options
British
Vegetarian Friendly
European
Contemporary
European
Contemporary
Gluten Free Options
British
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Lunch
Drinks
After-hours
Dinner
Cheese and Homemade Crackers
Soup
White Chocolate Fondant
Blueberry and Peach Eaton Mess
Pork Belly
Roast Beef
Lemon Mousse Puff Pastry Lime Gel Ginger Cake Yogurt Ice Cream
Beef
Mackerel
Venison
Bass
Beef Fillet with Truffle Creamed Potato
Cheese Board
PA Fried See Bream
Truffle
Cannoli
Confit Parsnips with Hazelnut Pesto and Cheddar Crumb
Cakes
Apple Tarte Tatin
Venison Saddle
Crab
Lamb
Cannoli
Scallops
Fish
Risotto
Duck
Pork
Scallops
Risotto
Parfait
Sunday roast
Salmon
Pork Belly
Brownie
Puddings
Mackerel
Espresso Martini
Scotch egg
Cake
Cod
Sit down
British
European
Contemporary
Wheelchair Accessible
American Express
Serves Alcohol
Reservations
Gift Cards Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Seating
Accepts Credit Cards
Table Service
Drinks
Lunch
Dinner
After-hours
Fine Dining
"Thank you for a great afternoon yesterday . All the food was 5* in every way and the staff were lovely too ! Great value for money with the..."
Candice Wags Sambrook
"Bottomless brunch is fantastic value for money, the food is of such a high standard, your glass was never empty and the restaurant itself is so well..."
Katie Cook
"Amazing food and must have cocktails! Spent my birthday meal at the new London restaurant and all the staff were very accommodating and professional..."
Floyd Remadi Smith
"Literally couldn't recommend this restaurant enough. Food and service were spot on! Lovely setting with a great atmosphere and they have an excellent..."
Sophie Bunker
"We had a wonderful evening on a Friday. The service was excellent , not in your space all the time , just attentive enough. We both had a starter..."
Adrian Bell
"We visited yesterday for the bottomless prosecco lunch. Wonderful experience. Food was amazing and they was very generous with the prosecco. Would..."
Laura Massey
"Absolutely incredible dining experience. The best food and service I've had in a long time. We have eaten here 20+ times and never had a complaint...."
Craig McAllister
"We have had many meals and evenings at The New London and it has always been excellent. Wonderful food and we have always been very well looked after..."
Michael Frank
"Went last Thursday with my hubby and we're blown away by quality of food, service and venue. Way not busy enough for venue if this quality. Would..."
Nicola Slade Adkin
"Lovely atmosphere and really nice place to spend time eating when you can actually hear each other talking . Most restaurants are noisy with hustle..."
Heidi Finnie
"Love the food, lovely atmosphere and service was impeccable as was last time I came here. Will be back soon as not had the chateubriand yet even..."
Danny O'shea
"Best service and excellent venue for events The staff is fantastic and Justin “the..."
Marzia Lombardi
"Eaten here hang a dozen times and never had a bad plate. Well worth a..."
Gareth Kinch
"One of the best restaurants I have been to. Opted for set menu for 2 people, loved each and every dish. Wonderfully presented and tasted even better...."
Punith Gowda
"Really enjoyed lunch at the New London in Chelmsford today. We had the chateaubriand which is always excellent but they also have a good plant-based..."
Alan A
"I've been wanting to visit this restaurant for a little while having seen that it recently been modernised. So as we were meeting friends on Saturday..."
Lloyd Stevens
"The bottomless brunch on Saturday afternoons are excellent. Food is delicious and the waiters are very generous with the Prosecco. Great ambiance to..."
James Rumsey
"Lunch from the a la carte menu and we’re very very happy. Not sure if Chelmsford could deliver on a Thursday lunchtime for a birthday. Starter,..."
8r14n Play
"Wow Sunday lunch was fantastic had the beetroot and blue cheese to start followed by the pork loin with all the trimmings finished with an apple and..."
Nick Harvey
"Lovely ambience, tasty food, portion small, a bit pricey. But overall very nice..."
David Ngo
"Still very good....Really good food...very reasonably priced. I really liked this place and will definitely return. ...how have I not been here..."
Steve Mac
"What a lovely venue. Delicious and punchy cocktails, a genuine welcome from all staff and top class food. Well worth the price, beautifully..."
Hazel Durrant
"Impeccable service and delicious 5 star food. We went for a special occasion and it didn’t disappoint. Would highly recommend if you’re looking..."
Sarah Smith
"Outstanding service, beautiful decor, well thought out menu and perfectly executed dishes. Without question, the New London is one of the best..."
Claire Walker-Sherriffs
"Very nice fine dining restaurant! Lovely atmosphere. Food was..."
Phill Hatton
"Wonderful restaurant! The staff, the service, the food...all amazing! Our..."
Eugene Mcgivern
"Brought my family for a Sunday roast and the food was amazing. The staff were lovely and friendly, would definitely come back..."
Charlotte Tassier
Zizzi - Chelmsford
Zizzi - Chelmsford
77/100 (3854 ratings)
Restaurants
Healthy
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Pizza
Healthy
Italian
Gluten Free Options
Pizza
Italian
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Lunch
Brunch
After-hours
Dinner
Mojito
Pepperoni Campagne Rustique Pizza
Spaghetti Bolognese
Goats Cheese with Olives
Giant S'Mores Fondue for Two V
Meatballs
Red wine
Pasta
Risotto
Bolognese
Gelato
Lasagne
Bruschetta
Carbonara
Pasta
Linguine
Prosciutto
Salad
Calzone
Chicken Wings
Pizza Picante
Calamari
Cake
Vegan Dessert
Risotto
Lamb
Mozzarella Arancini
Calamares
Bruschette
Calzone Pulled Beef & Harissa Chicken
Pesto
Ravioli Di Capra
Fish
Crab Cannelloni
Fritto misto
Primavera Pizza
Fried
Bruschetta
Jackfruit Pizza Vegan
Prawns
Sit down
Pizza
Italian
Healthy
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Seating
Table Service
Cash Only
Wheelchair Accessible
Reservations
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
American Express
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Mastercard
Visa
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Dinner
After-hours
Brunch
Lunch
Mid-range
"Zizi Restaurant, an Italian culinary gem, truly impressed with its remarkable food selection and exceptional service. The menu offered a diverse..."
Samuel
"We visited zizzi’s Chelmsford on a Sunday lunchtime. We hadn’t booked and we (a couple) were sorted immediately. The staff explained that we..."
Krystal
"We enjoyed the 3 courses for £21. There were 2 vegan mains to choose between and a lovely bruschetta for starter. Probably the best I've had. We..."
Vickie Hamilton-Barr
"Try to book especially on the weekends as it is busy and packed. The staff are quite nice however seem quite exhausted so perhaps longer breaks for..."
Abbigail
"The spicy jackfruit pizza tasted pretty good. I definitely recommend it as a vegan/vegetarian option. The service was also great. However, the food..."
Azure
"A relaxing visit to Zizzi. The server was ever so helpful as I was struggling with identifying what was gluten free on the menu. The free pasta..."
Charlene Kitchener
"Clean and cosy restaurant. Food is outstanding,the best italian pizza's in Chelmsford. Very friendly staff, was coming back after serving food to ask..."
Inga Liberciuk
"We were a fairly large group who ate at Zizi’s in Chelmsford for my sons 18th birthday. We always have great service in this restaurant and the..."
Karen Patient
"Came for lunch and had booked inside but as the weather was nice decided to sit outside instead. The staff were very accommodating and made every..."
JP
"First visit to Zizzi. Cheese fondue starter easily big enough for two to share, really hot and cheesey! Main courses also huge, delicious, had to..."
Tina Hammond
"Desserts were very good. Tiramisu is extremely soft and melts as you eat. Must visit..."
madhu agrawal
"Very nice experience. Staff were great, polite and attentive. Atmosphere was good for a Saturday afternoon. Food was excellent, the only reason..."
Mike Rogers
"Yummy food in a classic Zizzi setting. Service wasn't amazing but we did get everything we asked for. Food was really..."
Francesca George
"A lovely lunch here today out of the pouring rain.The service was excellent and always with a smile The food was delicious and served fairly..."
Patricia Gench
"Went on Thursday evening...served by a great chap...value for food...would go back..."
Kevin Middleton