TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in Chelmsford - Updated November 2024

"3 of us had lunch. What a lovely experience. The pub has a nice relaxed feel to It and the food was delicious. Staff were so lovely and helpfull...."

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Lek's Thai Food

100/100 (1947 ratings)

Vegetable Spring Roll

Prawns

Pad Kung Pao Chicken

Garlic Chilli Seafood Platter with Rice

Noodle

Pad See EW and Chicken Satay

Beef

Prawn Tempura Appetizer

Green Curry

Pad Thai Chicken Noodle

Yellow Curry

Hot Chilli Beef Curry Rice

Chicken Massaman Curry

Wheelchair Accessible

"Friendly staff. Duck curry tastes fantastic with fresh veggies and a generous amount of duck and never fails to fill me up! Very affordable too! Love..."

Emily Stokes

"Fantastic authentic Thai xxx blew my hat off ! But I. A good way..."

Cath Thwaites Hunter

"Always love the Thai food here. We eat Thai a lot and this is up there among the best! Very good value too. Last time we ate in and took a separate..."

Pip Mead

"I'm totally surprised! Such an inconspicuous place, cheap and mismatched plates but... what food! Delicious! I go there every day for lunch, tasting..."

Anna Mattocks

Honey Wai

"Whenever I feel like having hot soup and noodles, this place is my choice. Soup choice is always Tom Yom (chicken/seafood/beef) with noodles or rice...."

Sony Issac

"If you love Thai food, make sure you visit. Recommend the Chilli Beef, and my daughter is addicted to the Chicken Massaman! Staff are really..."

Stu Monger

"Amazing traditional Thai food aroii mak..."

Colin Ball

"I've been stopping off here for so many years I can't remember. This is a great,clean, cheap and authentic Thai food place that is always busy. A..."

Matthew Clarke

"I un-ironically contemplate flying back(from abroad) to Chelmsford to go to Lek's even after so many years. Go eat here. It is..."

Michael B

"Had a fantastic thai green curry here. The price are affordable and the owners are friendly. There is some seating outside of the..."

Wiktor Delimat

"Delicious Thai food at this somewhat hidden gem in Chelmsford town. Seating outside and inside the market, clean looking kitchen and a big menu to..."

Elliot Dines

The Lion Inn

100/100 (3591 ratings)

Battered Fish and Chips

Minute Steak and Chips

Fish

Calamares

Bacon Cheeseburger with Fries

The Lion's Homemade Pie of the Day

Fish pie

Cheesecake

Baked White Chocolate Cheesecake

Yorkshire pudding

Fish & Chips

Slow Roast Belly of Pork

Chocolate Brownie

Ribs

Blue Strawberry Salad

Fish & chips

Beef

Roast Beef Sunday Lunch

Wheelchair Accessible

"I went for a meal on the night of the comedy club and I have to say I was soo impressed with the staff and service, the place was full and despite..."

Tanya Hobbs

"Been here a couple of times, food is great, well prepared and quality of food is 1st class, it’s a busy place but great atmosphere, I would..."

Kieran Moore

"This is a good and upmarket place to eat created by an experienced restauranteur. The mixed fish starter is lovely and they do gluten free..."

Dale Rutherford

"Always lovely. Great food, great service. Really busy but you still feel important. Very well organised . Atmosphere is perfect for couples or..."

Chezzle Smith

"An unassuming place from the roadside but outstanding once in! From the inviting pub facade to the generous portions, this spot truly is about..."

GlowingGlobe

"A friend recommended this inn for lunch. We visited about 3 weeks ago and enjoyed a lovely lunch in a great outdoor setting. My husband is disabled..."

Bridget Matthews

"We stumbled across here lunch after a walk at paperlock mill. The food was amazing and the decoration/restaurant was lovely and themed very well. At..."

Jess

"Drove past this pub regularly decade's ago when it was quite run down. Over the years it's expanded and upgraded. Had the opportunity for 12 of us to..."

stan cooke

"Great place for families and groups wanting to get together for a meal. Reasonably priced food although a pint can cost over £6. You can even eat..."

Colin A

"Beautiful decor within the pub and the grounds leading in, with the water feature, were very peaceful. We ate in the restaurant and had mixed..."

Em B

"We have just had our daughters wedding at this venue and I can honestly say that it was the best place that I have been to . They are so..."

Lorraine Rhodes

"Had our first visit here for lunch with my wife. We both loved this place. Super welcome and service from their friendly staff. Food was fantastic..."

matt chan

"Been here a couple of times now once for dinner and more recently for lunch. Food every time has been amazing! The meat just fell off the bones for..."

Jo Jean

"We had our wedding here and it was perfect!! They catered so well for our needs/a small wedding. They were in contact all through the process which..."

Sophie May

"Had lunch with the girls here Lovely place, good food, nice staff. There seating inside & outside for food. Clean toilets, Did not stay in hotel but..."

Tracy Newman

"Food is really good, service is quite shoddy, admittedly a busy Sunday. Ordered starters and roasts, roasts came without any veg, had to chase 3x as..."

Dan Bradford

"This place is by far one of the best venues in Essex. We came here for a summer bbq night which was brilliant, the food was great as was the..."

Emma B

"Was only here for drinks but this place is stunning and was busy on a Tuesday! Shows its popular. Sat outside as its was lovely warm evening. Staff..."

David Capper

"Best man at my mates wedding and would highly recommend. The hotel, function room, buffet and hotel rooms are brilliant. My only complaint is the..."

Kevin Simpson

"First visit here. Popped in for dinner with a girlfriend.. The half wait was only 10 mins.. I had the fish pie.. Probably the best I have ever had!..."

Jill Thorne

Olio Restaurant

100/100 (4184 ratings)

Linguini Frutti Di Mare

Garlic Bread with Cheese

Panna Cotta and Tarte Limoncello

"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

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

99/100 (5622 ratings)

Chocolate Fondant Au Chocolat

Free off-street parking

"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

Moto Pizza

99/100 (5801 ratings)

Chicken and Pepper Pizza and Garlic Bread

Ham and Mushroom Pizza

Margarita with Ham

Salad

Bottomless Pizza

Unlimited Veggi Pizza Slice

Chili

Cheese and Garlic Bread

Margherita & Garlic Bread

Biscoff Pizza

Italian Sausage

Pizza Choose Your Own

Sausage and Onion Chutney Pizza

Mixed Vegetable Pizza

"Fantastic pizzeria with very welcoming staff. I came here with my husband - I am a vegan and he is the very anthesisis and this turned out to be the..."

Eve Bloom

"Visited today with a friend and our 3 children. What a great place and a great concept. Friendly, welcoming staff and amazing Italian style pizzas..."

Katie Pyner

"Love, love, love Moto pizza. We visited the new Chelmsford restaurant last night. The pizza was amazing. As was the Expresso martinis & the staff...."

Helen Victors

"Lovely good value food helpful friendly staff worth a..."

Shaun Spoore

"Amazing staff, even better pizza & strong decor goals..."

Carla Read

"Awesome staff and great tasting..."

John Dirk Piangos

"Lovely people, good drinks, good food. Nice one..."

Peter South

"I can never stop raving about moto pizza, anyone who hasn’t been needs to go! Be warned the ‘queue’ can be quite long, but they just take your..."

Helen Jeary

"Why have I only just discovered this place?? 😁 Would definitely recommend. If you like all you can eat pizza and love trying different pizzas and..."

Matthew Barrett

"Really good quality pizza, and as much of it as you can eat! Amazing! The service was fantastic too, didn’t seem too busy at lunch time although I..."

Stacy Plant

"Food was almost as amazing as their service, I have never felt so catered for in a restaurant, massive props to the staff and chefs. I always have..."

Ellie Healey

"Went this evening, unfortunately our meal was cut short but we definitely could if kept eating all the deliciousness that was being served..."

Michala Davey

"First time at Moto Pizza and I haven’t had breakfast the next day! They weren’t lying when they said bottomless pizza! Every pizza is delicious..."

Terence Sumpter

"Went here for the first time with my son on the off chance. Was originally looking for a Pizza Hut but got recommended here, I was a bit apprehensive..."

Sharon Yianni

"BEST PIZZERIA IN ENGLAND IF NOT THE WORLD!!! (Yes, better than Italy) Can't choose one slice, Have all the slices. They say too much of a good thing..."

William Ambrose

"Great place to go if your a pizza fan. All you can eat fir a great price. The concept is great,they keep coming to your table with different..."

Barry Southgate

"If you're after the best in Chelmsford, this is it. Countless visits, zero disappointments. Exceptional pizza, unique atmosphere. 'Taste of Italy'..."

GlowingGlobe

Zenxi

99/100 (3380 ratings)

Salt and Pepper Lobster

Fried rice

Crab

Coconut Pancakes with Ice Cream

Pork

Scallops

Green Dragon and Paradise Cocktails

Sweet and sour chicken

Duck

Vanilla Ice Cream and Pan Fried Mango

Sirloin Steak in Spicy Sauce

Prawns

Noodle

Fried Thin Noodles and Stir Fried Vegetables

Beef

Beef Satay Skewers

Toasts

Ice Cream in Biscuit Bowl

Smoked Shredded Chicken

Accepts American Express

Wheelchair Accessible

"Booked at 6.30 Sat the downstairs was already full and within 10/15 mins of arriving the upstairs was full too that tells you straight away what an..."

Julia Childs

"Had another fabulous meal again at Zenxi last night, can’t fault this place the food is excellent and so is the service. Well..."

SallyAnn Ratcliff

"Quite simply me and my wife's favourite restaurant. Value for money, really is top quality food and the place looks amazing. Beautiful decor and a..."

James Smith

"Thank you for a lovely evening. We booked tonight for my husbands birthday, the food & service was fantastic, would highly recommend this place &..."

Wendy Brooks

"Always fantastic food and service. We eat there regularly and would recommend..."

Soo Smiff

"Amazing food, great atmosphere and always a warm welcome I always recommend best in Essex..."

Liz Court

"This was on a Sunday so it was quite, which was great. The food was exceptional and the level of service the best I have had in Chelmsford since..."

John Smith

"Went here yesterday. Phoned up as we were in the area to see if there was a table, said no problem come down. Was greeted by friendly staff. The..."

Kamal Sokhi

"Amazing food, friendly staff. Spent a wonderful evening here with my hubby for our 7th wedding anniversary. Will definitely be making a return..."

Lisa Coates

"Absolutely amazing food! The restaurant is really classy and the staff were great as well! Had a great time here and will definitely be going..."

Scarlett Taylor

"Was taken there on Saturday for my birthday. Fantastic quality meal. Great service and lovely atmosphere. Would thoroughly recommend..."

Kevan Sans

"Very enjoyable first visit to Zenxi on New Years Day with family, upmarket decor, outstanding service and delicious food. Quite pricey, but highly..."

Lee Williams

"Belated 30th birthday dinner for my son & we were looked after superbly. All dishes were beautifully presented, tasty, hot and the service was..."

Sarah Graham

"We ordered salt and pepper squid, chicken in black bean sauce, roast duck with orange sauce, steamed rice and stir fried veggies and banana fritters...."

Anastasia Ds

"Nice meal, good atmosphere, I think the gratuity should be left to the diners not added to the bill, other than that a very good..."

Andy Lennon

"Serene place and lovely..."

Adebola Morakinyo

"Good food, staff were great. Can’t complain at all. Great night...."

Daniel O

"Great venue for staff function. Food excellent, drink options, good but a little pricey. Good atmosphere, friendly and helpful..."

Terry Foley

"Amazing food and service. Give it a go 11 out of 10. Deep fried ice cream yummy..."

Tracey Skeels

"The first time I went to the restaurant I was pleased but the service today was terrible. The waiter who attended to us, was rude and was practically..."

Havilah E

"This place is a must. Amazing food and lovely staff. Ten out of ten from..."

JR Nicholls

"Zenxi is a local favourite of mine and has been for many years. The food is delicious, the service is fab and friendly and the ambiance is..."

Claire P

"Plenty of parking in the long/short stay carpark. Restaurant itself is lovely, modern feel. We choose the one of the meal deal. I would recommend to..."

Tsung Wah Lee

"Great place. Food is superbly cooked, the restaurant is comfortable, and the service is decent. Excellent..."

Matt Morris

"What a great place very friendly staff great experience 2nd time back and will come back again in the future This Time we had Mandarin fillet..."

D Luger

"The food was tasty and the service was good, but the plates and serving dishes were COLD so the food didn't stay hot which was a shame. Please warm..."

Anthea Freeman

Pastasciutta

"Wow lovely staff and the best vegan pasta in Essex, can book table or take away and all food cooked fresh to order, also love that they have vegan..."

Zoe Collins

"Just been back for the third time and found a 3rd delicious dish. Everything we've tried there has been perfetto! Can't wait for next time. Lovely..."

Patrick Tucker

"The food at Pastacuitta is unique. I can choose my pasta, which is made fresh every day and I can watch my food being cooked in front of me. The food..."

Jackie Everitt

"We've just eaten here; having found it when looking for something local and fresh to eat. Ignore the fact that its tucked away at the back of the..."

Ian Simpson

"What a absolute gem of a place, tucked away in chelmsford market. The food is delicious, lovely atmosphere a professional friendly staff. Will..."

Amelia Elizabeth Whybro

"OMG... what a mouth watering scrumptious and delicious place! We had not had the pleasure of knowing this was here...on our doorstep and wow our..."

Claire Davis

"The best Italian food , made with love and the friendliest staff too make Pastasciutta our favourite place in Chelmsford. We were devastated when you..."

Ed Booker

"I don't have enough words to describe how good is it and how happy I am that finally we have a proper place where you can eat a proper pasta... I..."

George Constantin Chitu

"Recommend by a friend and the food was excellent ,freshly cooked and tasted delicious. All other dinners were Italians so if they go there it must be..."

Lorraine Pickford

"Wonderful food . Lovely couple. Italian fresh cooked food in a friendly atmosphere. Only downside is its a bit chilly in the market. But kinda..."

Suzanne English-fry

"This is the best place to get fresh home cooked pasta! Always tastes amazing and made right I front of you. You are able to pre-order which is great..."

Fran Hayes

"The real Italian place to eat in town. I will not go back to chains, thanks for opening this place guys, you really make a difference and show that a..."

Natalia Fajardo

"All the plates are tasty as my italian mom does! The staff is very nice and..."

Salvo Ingrassia

"Amazing vegan bolognese, so filling and tasty, and lovely owners too..."

Hannah Froch

"Fresh, authentic and delicious Italian food. Made to order, quick enough for a work lunch break. They also let you order ahead - a god send for our..."

Katrina Davies

"Fresh, authentic and delicious Italian excellence. Made to order, with a fantastic market atmosphere! Would thoroughly recommend- will be back next..."

Louis Clack

"The best Italian food in Chelmsford. Excellent customer..."

Inga Liberciuk

"Fantastic. Probably the best pasta in..."

Darren Ingrouille

"I have had lunch here 5 times and the food is always fresh, delicious and really friendly. I highly recommend it...."

Maxine Cooke

"Can't believe I have not been here before. Fabulous genuine Italian food. Deffo coming here..."

Chris Cullis

"Beautiful food and beautiful people. No cheating on the food always fresh and..."

Fazila Ajikumar

"I am Italian and I bought here some AMAZING fresh egg pasta!! You can also find other italian food and..."

Valeria Scaccabarozzi

"Best pasta place around, hidden gem as someone else says for..."

Andy Pearson

"Without doubt go here every week � would highly..."

Charelle Conway

"Great food, great service, staff Always friendly and chatty, strongly recommended. Yummy biscuits..."

Gianluca de Trizio

"Awesome find... if you're ever nearby.. TRY IT! You won't regret..."

Lloyd Felton

"Fantastic place, loved the food will definitely go back again and..."

Thea Hazell

"A gem of a find , what delicious pasta and lovely atmosphere we were made so welcome . We will be back..."

Anne Mcgregor Doggett

"Just had my first takeaway from Pastasciutta!!!! Amazing!!! We had the carbonara, the bolognese and the amatriciana. They were all delicious!!! We..."

Joanna Barrett

"Time after time the food is absolutely spot on. Freshly made in front of your own eyes, this really is a gem of an on trend way for consumers to eat..."

Paul Miller

"Best homemade pasta in UK. It has everything: quality, service (the same owners cook and serve), and price. With no doubt, Pastasciutta is the jewel..."

Fiorella Cianchi

"An ethical cafe that serves excellent Italian food. The plates, cups and cutlery are all biodegradable. The pasta is excellent. I have no idea why..."

captainstarkiller

"Fantastic hidden gem in Chelmsford with the top quality food, a must visit for pasta lovers. Family run and all the staff are very..."

Kris Jacyna

"Mamma Mia!!! The absolute best, most fresh and tasty meal I have had in Chelmsford so far. The penne was al dente and the N'duja Burrata sauce with..."

Ricardo Guimaraes

"Fresh food with choice of sauce and pasta, good portion and fair price. The tomato sauce is very rich in flavour, will definitely be visiting..."

Dee Dee

"Generous portions, beautiful flavours, friendly staff and an easy on the pocket menu makes for a great lunch. Will be..."

S Ho

"Delicious, fresh, authentic Italian pasta. Better than most I've had in..."

Victoria Idris

"I keep coming back to this place and am never disappointed. Every meal is satisfying and tasty. I very rarely had pasta out before due to allergies..."

Richard Nolan

"Quite simply the best Italian food we've had outside of Italy. Even with lockdown you can buy fresh pasta, meats, cakes and a range of other Italian..."

Nigel Brewer

"One of the best places to eat in Chelmsford in the most unlikely of places. This gem is hidden inside the old run down Chelmsford market but boy do..."

Oak

The Hub Farm Shop & Light Bites

Buttermilk Battered Prawns with Sweet Chilli Mayo

Flat Breads with Fennel and Chilli Butter

The Hub Pastry Selection Box

Triple Cooked Chunky Chips

Salad

Roast Beef

Steak Sandwich

The Hub Full English Breakfast

"Family frequently brunch at The Hub so mum & I thought about time we ventured here too. Growing local business so def need to book as venue currently..."

Jo Jo C

"We popped in for a coffee. Ruth & her team where really friendly and chatty. There is seating inside and out with a bar/pub area. From what i saw..."

Steve m

"Hi there just a quick one. We arrived at the hub and was seated strait away and asked if we wanted drinks which came very quick. Shortly after our..."

Dr Mash You Upp

"We went for the Friday night Greek Meze and wasn’t disappointed, the food was amazing, service from the Hub team was great and we had a great..."

Colin

"The best place for breakfast! Came to the Hub a while ago and WOW it has gotten even better! Amazing food and lots of choice for breakfast! My family..."

Lauren Ruggles

"Hidden Gem! Never knew about this spot, but glad I do now. Came here for breakfast and the food was seriously spot on. The sausages, eggs and bacon..."

Will Brittain

"Fabulous place, great food, coffee, friendly staff and much more. Our latest visit was for the monthly Sunday Roast. Wow, go hungry as it’s huge..."

Emma Hunter

"Amazing breakfast with such lovely welcoming staff. Very comfortable..."

Baker Yard

"Such a lovely hidden gem, first time I've been. Staff were so friendly and attentive that even though they were really busy, nothing was too much..."

Kelly Williams

"A relatively new business and lovely find. We had booked as a large group and, even though more people arrived than we had booked for, the owner was..."

Robert Branch

Rustic's Restaurant

99/100 (1022 ratings)

"Very friendly place, nice atmosphere, very good romanian traditional food, the service is very good, friendly staff, I truly recommend it for anyone..."

Bogdan Enciu

"Great prices, fresh East European, with a Romanian touch, food. The staff is friendly and easy to approach. The place is quiet, good background..."

ESL OpTIXy (OpTIXy)

"I've visited the restaurant right when they opened as the wall paintings were made by a colleague of mine and I really wanted to see them; really..."

Irina Lucaci

"Delicious authentic Romanian food, great atmosphere and lovely service from the staff who were so helpful and friendly. Great value. We look forward..."

Madalina S

"Delightful little place that has really opened my eyes to Romanian cuisine. Great tasting food, generous portion size, excellent value for money. ..."

Richard See

"Great authentic place, short menu with freshly made dishes. The “papanasi” desert is to die for, it’s a must on every visit. Decent prices all..."

Bogdan Simandan

"Delicious food, we had the white bait and the aubergine salad for starters. Both were great, the fish wasn't too oily and tasted very fresh. For..."

Amber Rajham

"We love this restaurant. A lovely place to go with your family and friends or as a couple. Very nice wooden decorations and the food is superb and..."

Lucia Pronesti

"This place is great! Atmosphere it's nice,good music and the staff is also really friendly. They know what they’re doing and what they’re talking..."

Andrei Hogas

"Very friendly staff , good traditional Romanian..."

Constantin Flores Rate

Fete Grays Yard

Fried Chicken with Kimchi Waffles

Sausage Breakfast Muffin

Pork Belly and XO Rice

Lamb

Salmon Bagel

Short Rib Eggs Benedict

"What a gem! Came for lunch on a Friday and was thoroughly impressed! We hadn't booked, which I would recommend doing as it was busy, we just got..."

Alison Quarrell

"Our meal here is one of my top 10 restaurant meals. Food was absolutely delicious. It’s all small plates to share. Had crispy chicken which was..."

Ciaran Naughton

"Popped in for breakfast, after a run luckily for me it was mid week and Thursday as it is quite and I was able to walk in (booking advisable for the..."

Stephen Prince

"My partner found out about Fête on Facebook, and I'm so glad we had our first brunch in Chelmsford here! The decor is so modern and light, the..."

Perla B.

"My daughter is local and recommended Fete at Grays Brewery Yard and so we travelled 70 miles to see what all the fuss is about. First of all I would..."

Frequent Flyer

"Went here in July, great food, nice surroundings, but the crown was the service, Joseph, Laura and others made me feel welcome, appreciated and funny..."

Stephen “Droopy”

"Why would you go anywhere else ? If you are nearby and surrounded by chain restaurants churning out generic food you should try here ! Brilliant..."

Andrew Bott

"Our favourite spot in Chelmsford for Breakfast, Brunch and Dinner! I love the small plates, 4 is plenty for 2 people. The Rapeseed Focaccia was so so..."

A

"Great food, great service - what more could you want. The small plates are amazing in the evening and lots of veggie options. We were told to have..."

H Willingham

"Visited Fete for dinner recently and had a really lovely evening, the food was amazing and the service was brilliant. My mum has severe allergies and..."

Leanne Hanna

The Windmill Chatham Green

Valrhona Chocolate Fondant

Omelette

Focaccia Bread and Miso Butter

Popcorn Coffee Martini

Roast Sirloin of Beef

Salmon Starter

"Needed a venue for a family Christmas get together central to Kent Stratford Romford and Wheeley guided by Tripadvisor my daughter booked for 11 of..."

Paul Conley

"Superb meal. So happy that Mick and Lydia have taken on this pub. Despite having a really busy dining room, they made our first experience very..."

James Crouch

"Just ate for the third time at The Windmill Chatham Green and the food just continues to exceed all expectations!!!! Being a massive foodie I am not..."

Alicia Crimmins

"We arrived early for our afternoon tea and we didn’t realise the pub part of restaurant didn’t open until 5pm. The owner/chef couldn’t have..."

Dawn Martin

"Mick and Lydia you have created a true little gem, the charm of a quaint pub which is actual a fine dinning experience thanks to Mick and his amazing..."

Jonathan Shakallis

"Lovely place, friendly and happy staff, the best porn star cocktail I've ever had and super food, so tastes, was lovely to meet the chef with a..."

Donna Richardson

"We had an excellent meal at the windmill on a Thursday night. No complaints about anthing. Nice to have a drink at the bar first. The barman very..."

Tom Manley

"Amazing Sunday lunch... lobster ravioli as a starter and sea bream for me and a fantastic slice of roast beef with Sunday accompaniments for Karen......"

Graham Venn

"Took my mother in law there last night for her birthday. It didn’t disappoint. The food, the staff, the ambience, the intimacy with only seven..."

Jacqueline Reeves

"Fantastic anniversary meal last night, quite possibly the best place to eat in Chelmsford currently. Thank you so much..."

Donna Goff

"Beautiful meal for our anniversary tonight. The menu was gorgeous and cooked to perfection. Cannot believe you've been open for such a short amount..."

Elaine Jiggins

"The food was excellent and service outstanding. We had lunch in the garden which had lovely views of the fields. Inside looks lovely too. I’m so..."

Eva Sanchez

"Staff fantastic food is fabulous friendly and lovely atmosphere would definitely return and recommend to family and..."

Toni Macgregor

"The Windmill at Chatham Green was refreshing and didn't disappoint on any level, I will definitely be returning. The food was beautiful and refined,..."

Laura Woodley

"Fabulous wedding anniversary lunch. We had an 8 course tasting menu. Every single mouthful was wonderful. Tom is a very talented chef and you have a..."

diane clarke

"Very warm welcome on arrival, and the hospitality continued throughout our stay. We had the taster menu and wines to match, the food was fantastic..."

Sarah Harris

"Super Sunday lunch and fantastic service. Greeted at the door and welcomed with warmth. The standard of food was excellent! Great value and my little..."

Daniel Masud

"We held our wedding reception here and hired out the Millers Room for our meal for 18 guests. Everyone at our party commented that the food & service..."

John Vicary

"Outstanding! The set menu and tasting menu is of the highest standard. Every element of every dish has its place on the plate. The flavours are..."

Tim Edwards

"Absolutely superb... We were given a warm welcome, our onsuit room was extremely comfortable, clean and the bath was amazing. In the restaurant the..."

Mandy Taylor

"We stayed overnight very recently in the Old Windmill room. Nancy handled our last minute booking brilliantly, and was a pleasure during our stay...."

Anthony Delaney

"Wow, what can I say? There are very few high quality, dog friendly restaurants but this one made our little girl so welcome (even given special..."

Lesley Bickers

"Totally incredible food, taken to another level. You can see and taste Tom has put his heart and soul into his amazing food . His partner Nancy just..."

Lesley Lewsey

"What a wonderful pub that services amazing 5 star food with fantastic service. The lunchtime menu provided fantastic value gor such high quality..."

Diana Weston

Loubees Tearoom

"Booked for afternoon tea with some of my class participants. Loubees we’re so welcoming, an absolute lovely little find on Moulsham street, food,..."

andrea hall

"This afternoon 19th October I took two friends for afternoon tea; it didn't disappoint at all, I have given it 5 stars for the food, service,..."

Ann Westall

"although living very close to Loubees I had never stepped inside. a visiting friend "found it", and next day we all went there. It as a pleasant..."

Al C

"This place you must all try its full of character. A very charming friendly professional establishment. Food is of great quality, hash browns are to..."

June Hitchings

"Beautiful place beautiful people. Great service and the food was great. Fantastic value for money too. Will be coming back for..."

Jamie roberts

"Such a lovely tea room, attentive service calm atmosphere and gorgeous classic food! My kids asked me to leave this review because they love it!..."

Nichola Scholey

"Such a lovely tea room! They fit us in last minute for an afternoon tea for our family visiting from the states and it was great. So friendly and..."

Amelia Covell

"Thank you to your hardworking staff and dedicated service today. We wanted for nothing, everyone had a wonderful..."

Laura Jones

"Really lovely, busy tearooms. Waitress couldn't have been more helpful! Washroom facilities could have been better (not sure if the one on the upper..."

Sarah Dingwall

"Always so welcoming, family run business, food is always nice and reasonably priced, cute little garden to enjoy a coffee in the..."

Alice De caux

Tis Oras

Vegetarian Stuffed Mushrooms in Pita Bread

Spanakorizo

"First time customer today and I will definitely return! Absolutely fantastic food and really lovely people working there. I had the vegan option and..."

Becka Champion

"Had a quick lunch with the family and the food took us straight back to a special holiday we had in Rhodes. Friendly staff and a must for a trip into..."

Still Pokes

"Love this place. Fresh, traditional food. Extremely lovely people and love the student discount option! Will be coming every Saturday on my lunch..."

Emily Stokes

"Hot, fresh home made spinach pie ... why have I only just found this place?!?!?..."

Anna Hook

"What an amazing place! Now I need to try everything on the menu! The guys running it are also completely brilliant. Cannot wait to go back! Thank you..."

Elly Prizeman

"Went to a friends vow renewal this evening and they had booked the guys from Tis Oras to cater ... the food was amazing!! Straight away asked if..."

Elaine Major

"Very friendly and good food. Tim was happy to navigate my 10yr old round his menu and glad to say, served a..."

Louise Walker

"I hope this business does well. Good food and friendly service. I very much enjoyed sitting in the park eating my Greek lunch the other..."

Anna Americanos-Calvert

"Really good food, and great service Really Friendly, 5..."

Marcus Knowles

"Enjoyed the food and guys behind the counter on friday so much so that i took my partner Billy back on saturday evening. Food is AMAZING, delicious,..."

Leanne Evans

"Fantastic food and very good service. Will be going..."

Michael Andreas Louis

"Best bit if traditional Greek food I've had since I was in Greece and I'm Greek! The guy was a proper peoples person, the food was amazing and the..."

Scarlett Georgiades

"Incredible lynch! Just the sun was missing! Tim see you soon and..."

eleni tsachouridou

"Great food and very friendly. When available, I really enjoy the feta and spinach pies with Greek lemonade. The Gyros are a great lunch with my..."

James Thompson

"A great little find. Greek menu resturant in Chelmsford market. The stall/kitchen is located on the back wall with an enclosed heated seating area..."

Pete F

"Food is delicious! Tim is lovely, I’ve had a mixed grill box and a chicken gyro and I can’t wait to try the..."

Charlianne Gore

"Halloumi was amazing! Chef was really friendly - nothing was too much trouble. Will definitely visit again when in..."

Mandy Sims

"I devoured a scrummy lemon tika wrap here today - looking forward to working my way through the menu as I will be working locally soon. Great service..."

Suzanne Doyle

"Absolutely amazing food!! Had an omelette today which has so much flavour!! I have no reason to go anywhere..."

Zoe Barry

"Pleased that i met the owner Tim with my son and we had the opportunity to try pork souvlaki and gigantes.Very pleased with the service frienfly..."

Mary Zourou

"Love this place Always excellent service Lots of authentic dishes at reasonable prices Owners are real characters Definitely worth a..."

Jacquie Levy

Maison Bleu

"Great hidden gem 💎 Great service, lovely food and beautifully decorated.. I'd recommend this tea room to anyone looking for afternoon..."

Dave Bench

"Amazing little find, great food, lovely, friendly..."

Louise Booker

"What a wonderful tea shop! Enjoyed a very indulgent chocolate milkshake and tea with delicious homemade scones on the outdoor patio. Service is..."

Bronwyn Minin

"Fantastic place for afternoon tea my daughter and my family had a great time, very attentive and the food was wonderful so filling thank..."

Teresa Ketteringham

"Have just had a fantastic afternoon tea at Maison Bleu. There were four of us, one was a vegetarian and I requested a vegan one. Was hesitant about..."

Nicola Fitch

"A real gem in the heart of a housing estate but well worth the visit. Charming with an attention to detail and with a warm friendly atmosphere. The..."

Denise Quantrill

"Hands down one of the best cafes around. High standards. Excellent choice. Accommodating. Friendly. Fab decor. Great quality food and service. A..."

Dominique Contant

"Beautiful shop, yummy food and amazing milkshakes. Be back soon..."

David Curry

"A delightful tea room in an unexpected location - normally you would get a "caff" on a row of shops in a housing estate. Maison Bleu, however, would..."

Tony

"Had lunch, bread lovely and soft many choices of fillings, cakes and Tea. Also had Gift shop to look in, Owners were very y friendly. Will be going..."

Tina Bates

Taste Of Italy Pizza Bar

98/100 (2038 ratings)

Margherita with Buffalo Mozzarella

Taste of Italy Pizza with an Extra Topping Anchovies

Calzone Classico Picantino

Calzone Nutella & Banana

Wine

Classic Italian Panna Cotta Vanilla

Beer

Tasty of Italy Open Calzone

Meat Pizza

Pizza Speck and Mascarpone

Non-smoking restaurants

Accepts American Express

Seating

Table Service

Wheelchair Accessible

"Was greeted and looked after by a gentleman called Peter who kindly made my friends belated birthday feel special. The two of us hasn't dined in the..."

Laura Polya

"They deserve five stars! We spent my birthday dinner here. The pizzas and homemade dessert were fabulous. Their service was excellent, no pushy,..."

彥雲

"Amazing calzone (probably the best I've ever had) and brilliant service, which is hard to come by these days. Totally recommend this restaurant and..."

Suzy Waterhouse

"What a pizza! This restaurant brings the authenticity of proper Neapolitan style pizza to Chelmsford. Everything from the dough to the sauce and..."

Doug Hill

"I ordered a pizza, I didn’t like the vegan cheese [i don’t like many vegan cheeses] & they kindly made me another pizza. Thank you to one of the..."

Paige Holbard

"Amazing night at The Taste of Italy. Food was outstanding and the service was even better. Friendly and helpful with a smile and no pressure. Our..."

Simon Browse

"Amazing! Best pizza we have had in a long time and we’ve eaten a lot of pizza in a lot of places including Italy and the U.S. This is genuine..."

My Stuff

"Just had a takeaway from here. Food absolutely spot on. Proper Italian pizza. Infinitely better than a Dominos or Pizza Hut. A little bit on the..."

James Cook

"Love this place. Best authentic pizza in Chelmsford. Great menu choices and plenty of eat in offers available in their dine in..."

Amy Hancock

"Amelia and Jess were my servers and they looked after me really well. The meat pizza was phenomenal made by Carlo his assistant chef, Nicu. If you..."

Wez Hyndman

"Fantastic fresh pizzas and great service from all staff. Children can choose there own pizza with a couple of toppings, plus ice cream is included in..."

jeff b

"A lovely relaxing typical Italian pizza restaurant, the menu is varied, so much choice, the food is so fresh , tasty, the portion size is generous,..."

Rick Garrison (RickyRico)

"Second time visiting today for lunch. Today the food was just as amazing as the first time. The open Calzone was amazing as was the bruchetta, fries..."

Michelle Perry

"Had an amazing experience ….having been drawn here by all the 5* reviews the place lived up to expectations …...pizzas did not disappoint. Staff..."

Helen Harding

"We are regulars at Taste Of Italy. Staff are very polite and courteous. Pizza is fresh, very tasty and authentic. A bit expensive but worth..."

nisha

"Easily the best pizza I've had, the ingredients are fresh and the dough is really good. I've had pizza in Italy that couldn't match this place. The..."

Mitchell Hill

"Absolutely amazing food! Very polite and welcoming staff. I would definitely recommend Taste of Italy If you are looking for an authentic Italian..."

luigi gallipoli

"Such a lovely restaurant, amazing pizza 🍕 the best we have had in the UK, great waiting staff, lovely coffee. Dont miss the garlic bread with..."

A N

The Wine Cellar

97/100 (3813 ratings)

Red Wine Rocket Walnuts

"Love this place, always had a great time with great food and a brilliant atmosphere-staff are friendly and very obliging. We always book a week in..."

Sharon Everett

"A real hidden gem, had a wonderful eve, delicious food and fab service, so much care and attention to detail, can’t wait to come..."

Julie Noble

"Great little place. Lovely food. Friendly bar staff. Lovely atmosphere. Highly..."

Julienne Cowburn

"On 9th November, I proposed to my beautiful now Fiance. (She said Yes!) Whilst here we enjoyed a meal each a bottle of wine, and some glasses of..."

Daniel Denham-Trew

"The best place for Beaujolais Day always a great atmosphere!! Scotty the Chef did us proud yesterday steak melted in your mouth yummy and this..."

Julia Childs

"Lovely place for drinks with friends, have been here a few times and have never been disappointed. Staff are very friendly and when you make a trip..."

Hayley Hart

"We had a lovely meal here on Saturday. I thought it to be a good place to celebrate our engagement as we’ve been here a few times before on..."

Tony Short

"Having lived in Chelmsford for 8yrs and not visited, I brought my dad and step mum into the Wine Cellar and we had a thoroughly enjoyable evening!..."

Paul Court

"The atmosphere was wonderful staff friendly and attentive . The food was of a very good standard very tasty, and well cooked . Good gin would..."

Shirley Lane

"Can't believe I haven't been in before! Lovely place, lovely drinks, lovely..."

Shannon Stubbs

"Really good food, helpfull staff and a nice place for a civilised drink. 6..."

David Currey

"Wonderful staff, food, venue and..."

Malcolm Campbell

"Have done normal menu and steak nights so thought it was time to try curry night. Superb value for superb food and excellent service. Just please..."

Sami Barker

"Had a lovely long lunch in the wine cellar. It's a unique venue in a cozy atmospheric cellar. Very decent lunch menu with a choice of cooked food..."

Yoga Sutha

"Amazing little place hidden away in Chelmsford. Went for drinks to celebrate my partners birthday. Wine and gin menu was very extensive. Each gin had..."

Peter Wiffen

"Cosy feel bar and very attentive and lovely staff. The food was amazing, I recommend the fish and chips! The portions are massive! Very nice feel to..."

Vicki G

"Really nice atmosphere and food. Not too busy and the staff were friendly, although some of the menu options online weren’t available when we were..."

Dan Smith

"Love it. Love it , Love it. Take everyone I know here. Food is amazing. Venue is amazing. Staff friendly. I cant go into town without popping in. See..."

Nigel Collinson

"It was an excellent evening. The staff were brilliant, the food was cooked to perfection, and will definitely go..."

Christine Russell

"Came back here for the first time after a few years to celebrate my Dad's birthday. It was a Wednesday evening with the table booked for 6pm. There..."

Craig Hubble

"My friends and I went for dinner last night and the food was sensational. I had the cod with summer vegetables - it was one of the best meals I've..."

Georgina Whiting

"The wonderful team at the wine cellar accommodated a late request for us to hold our wedding reception at their venue. they did it all with the most..."

Cj Cooper

"Went for lunch a few weeks ago and really enjoyed it. Nice surroundings and friendly staff. To top it off, because we had made a reservation, we had..."

Chris Barrett

"We love coming here. The food is fantastic. Never had a bad meal here. My partner loves the rib-eye steak which always perfectly cooked and I loved..."

Joanne Barber

"Great underground restaurant, with very attentive staff. The food is lovely, and there is a great wine selection as you would..."

Michael Williamson

"Amazing place! Service is excellent and so helpful. They gave perfect recommendations. The food is spectacular. The onion bhajis are so perfectly..."

Torey Weiss

"Exquisite little hide out in the centre of Chelmsford.great ambience and wonderful wine. A particularly nice chocolate dessert wine. We visited one..."

Helen Gillespie

"Went with the mrs last night for the first time, on a whim, unfortunately I didn’t get our waitresses name which is a real Shame but she is a..."

Samuel Awoliyi

"I went here for lunch yesterday. I hadn't been before. It's an underground restaurant with plenty of seating and beautiful, original features worked..."

Louise Buttery

"Loved the intimacy! Food, wine & service were excellent! Made memories..."

S Rooney

Amalfi Bistro

Croissant and Cappuccino

Tagliatelle Zucchini E Gamberoni

Spaghetti carbonara

Pappardelle Ai Porcini

Spaghetti and Meatballs

Peroni Nastro Azzurro

Accepts American Express

Seating

Table Service

Serves Alcohol

Wheelchair Accessible

Wine and Beer

Parking Available

Free off-street parking

"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

Central Park Cafe Chelmsford

97/100 (1077 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"A very dog-friendly cafe, even a menu for your dogs! We ordered puppachino and some sausages for our dog. English breakfast was good and even a good..."

Aidan Marsh

"Friendly staff Extremely clean Lovely location Great lattes and bacon sandwiches Provided additional hot milk as don’t like sting coffe The perfect..."

Neil Bailey

"Perfect.near the lake . Lovely ice cream..."

Foteini Galeraki

"Very happy and friendly staff. Popped in just for coffee and snacks and it’s such a lovely and warm vibe with super friendly..."

Dan Jeffs

"Gorgeous little spot to stop when on a walk. I loved that they had plenty of treats for our four-legged friends. They offer value for money, and..."

Charlene Kitchener

"This place is a gem set away from the more crowded city centre cafés. Very friendly and professional staff with perfect service, always a smile...."

Andrew Williams

"The cutest little dog friendly cafe 😍. Always love popping in during a walk to sit outside with a drink and snack whilst a puppuccino is..."

Shannon O'Toole

"Lovely little cafe in Central Park with a few tables inside and plenty of outside space. Toilet is handy (with baby changing facilities too), and..."

Emily Henley

"Our drinks and cakes were excellent. ☕🍰 The service was friendly and welcoming. 🌞 Surrounded with colour from the seasonal plants and..."

David

"Super friendly. Nice atmosphere opens..."

Richard Wood

Nando's Chelmsford

96/100 (2497 ratings)

Fries with Chicken Plate

Juice

Pita Bread with Dip

Peri peri chicken

Pastéis De Nata Portuguese Custard Tarts

Great Imitator Spicy Rice Peri Chips

Karma Drinks Gingerella

Salad

Humous

Chicken Legs

Quarter Chicken Fries and Coleslaw

Meal Platter

Quarter Chicken Garden Salad and Garlic Bread

Half Chicken Lemon and Herb Prime Rib with Super Grains

Pita Burgers

Garlic Bread and Chicken Wings

"Delicious food with great ambience. The portion size for sides is very low. Chicken is..."

Finny Sam Johnson

"Nice lunch, just what I was after: a decent wrap and seasoned chips. Ordering system was a bit of a faff for a newbie who was starving, but lunch hit..."

James Goodall

"Felt like leaving a review after the Irish lady (Lily?) went out of her way to change an item on my order that I had ordered incorrectly! Just..."

James X

"Sat outside with a dog, music playing, great food as always. Still naff they don't do proper service especially considering the price these..."

Harry Barnes

"Amazing Customer service. Friendly staff. Nice place to eat alone, with family and friends. Great food too. I've been eating at Nandos with my..."

Raymond Adulley

"If you've ever been to a Nandos you know what to expect, if not then expect lots of chicken based scoff and some vegetarian options too. The staff..."

Darren

"Impressed by this one. Manager really knowledgeable about coeliac/gluten-free. Chicken was really tasty and the staff friendly. They had colouring..."

J E

"Food was great. Ordered via the app so it came very quickly. It was clean and staff were..."

Marie Hillydams

"First time in UK, I tried the sharing meal. It was awesome and satisfying. Enjoyed with friends. Its reasonable and quality of chicken is always..."

Sony Issac

"I go to this nandos once a week and I'm never disappointed. The staff are always helpful and friendly, and the food is always well done. Great value..."

Finn Hood

"Absolutely delicious, seasoning was perfect, nandos sauces are always fantastic. Refillable drinks, access to all the sauces as condiments, 11/10..."

Luke Gossman

"I served grilled chicken that was well cooked, with garlic and hot sauce. I also had fries and coleslaw. It was very tasty. Thank you for the..."

Marinela Iovu

"Nando's Chelmsford is a delightful escape, offering more than just exceptional peri-peri delights. The addition of outdoor seating elevates the..."

Zulfikri Abdullah

"Really quick service - Trainee named Will was very helpful when we were struggling to order online - checked in with us once our food was arrived -..."

Millicent Simmons

"You can never go wrong with choosing to eat here. Lovely place. Food is superb and only down the road. You must try the carrot cake, unreal! I have..."

Ray Daniel

"Lovely little place, super friendly staff and excellent food. If you have enough room be sure to take a slice of cake or homemade sausage roll home..."

Marie Brown

"Wonderful little cafe, beautifully decorated and clean. Delicious food and very generous portion sizes for a very reasonable price!! Lots of menu..."

Amy Smith

"Popped in for a coffee whilst in Danbury. In short: best latte's we've ever had! Strong yet smooth with no hint of bitterness. Clean and cozy. Quite..."

Ian

"Stunning eatery in the heart of Danbury. The owners are friendly and provide a warm welcome. Their wide variety of high quality drinks (the most..."

Charlene Kitchener

"Passed here too often not to pop in to try for a late lunch. Welcome and service very good, then the freshly prepared filled baguettes with a good..."

Keith Parrott

"Fantastic little independent coffee shop, so much nicer than the same old chains. Great atmosphere and lovely food, and most importantly a killer..."

Duncan Barber

"Wow! We had a small private group here for afternoon tea (with Prosecco) for a Hen Celebration and the whole team at The Copper House went above and..."

Sarah Magnay

"Really lovely Cafe, the food was great and we loved the coffees! Defo will be making a return for our breakfast and looking forward to trying the..."

Olivia Read

"They were so accommodating to a bunch of Curvy's who turned up without booking, (an impromptu brunch meet up). The size of the cake (Carrot in my..."

Donna Bewers

"Had a lovely light lunch of fresh avocado, spinach and rocket/salad on granary bread with sweet potato fries and homemade mayonnaise and a peppermint..."

Kerry Ashcroft

"I tell anyone who will listen about the Copper House - hands down the best avo on toast I’ve ever had (I’ve done the leg work), amazing fresh..."

Stephanie Linford

"We have eaten here many times since the new owners took over. The food is all freshly made to order and there are some unusual dishes on the..."

Brian Harris

"Fabulous. My coffee shop of choice if in Danbury. The breakfast is great, scrumptious hot chocolate and trendy, cool decor. Can get busy, may be..."

A C

"Delicious, fresh and rich homemade food. Highly..."

Beaulieu Park Music Studio

"Great coffee, pastries, cake and lunch brunch breakfast and evening..."

Andrew Camp (Meg)

"Lovely modern cafe. Perfect for those with dietary restrictions, caters to vegans especially well. 😊 Love the breakfasts..."

Summer-anne Kiernan

Wildwood Restaurant & Bar

96/100 (1552 ratings)

Mango and Lemon Sorbet

Pizza Florentine Giganti

Fish

Mussels

Calamari Cajun Mayo

Spaghetti and Meatballs

Calamares

Philly Cheesesteak Sandwich and Fries

caesar salad

Chocolate Brownie with Mint Ice Cream

Buttermilk Chicken Burger

Prawns

Raspberry Lemonade

Meatballs

Rack of Baby Back Ribs

Wheelchair Accessible

"Went here for some lunch on quite a quiet day and it was lovely. The waitress we had (I can’t remember her name but she had blonde hair, i think)..."

Mols

"Stopped here for some lunchtime food. Good value lunchtime menu, good service and decent food in a nice atmosphere. Happy to..."

ROBERT WEBSTER

"The food here is excellent! We came for a birthday party of 8 and we had the kids menu that was very substantial. The chicken, chips, beef burger and..."

Cecilia Bhanji

"Called in for lunch with work.. lovely menu for lunchtime.. I had garlic bread and a burger. Both very tasty. We had a great time atmosphere was..."

Julez Blanchard

"Nice as always, quite busy like usual on this visit. The food is also to a quite high standard with a nice range of choice from pasta to pizza to..."

Nathan Thwaites

"Although I was served the wrong meal to begin with but when the right one was served it was delicious. The service was great. Great place to dine..."

Shirley Clark

"Had a nice lunch here with my wife and son. The portion sizes are plenty big enough and the quality of food is decent. I have been here a few times..."

Edward Miles

"Had a nice lunch here with the family. Everyone enjoyed their orders- good size and value. Nice atmosphere probs helped by the good weather. Friendly..."

Paul Butcher

"We had lunch - the food was lovely and fresh. They had a good selection of veggie options. The service was great and Naomi who served us was very..."

Kal Khinder

"Food was very nice, very good for gluten free and also allergies. Our server Megan was brilliant, very helpful and also welcoming. Highly recommend..."

NXT

"We visited wildwood in chelmsford on the way from shopping. We have visited this restaurants years ago and it wasnt good, food was ok but staff that..."

samantha fordfree

"Highly recommend, very clean and tidy dinning area. Cocktails are strong and really tasty - recommend the alabama slammer!🍹 Food was lovely,..."

J Smith

"Me and my now husband had our first date here in January 2019. We came back today as we got married yesterday 🥰. The manager and staff were..."

Zoe Marie

"Great time at Wildwood!!! lovely staff, beautiful outside sitting and compare to other chain restaurants, food if actually tasty and well..."

Aimi Palmer

"There is an airy feeling to this place. None of that being closed in sensation. If, like me, you are a veggie there are imaginative options...not all..."

Sophia Bee

Coffee And Cake At The Close

Non-smoking restaurants

"Visited Coffee at the Close with my Mum and we were so impressed. Lovely staff, attentive and friendly. A large range of items on the menu and the..."

Em Bass99

"I was looking for a place to get a coffee and catch up on work while in the area, and was really lucky to find this lovely cafe! Loved the relaxed..."

Tina Golubeva

"Absolutely 💯 * Small, clean, friendly and cakes to die for! Avocado and salmon was amazing, great size portion. Coronation chicken on white..."

Phil Stokes

"New favourite local café! Visited for the first time today after hearing about their takeaway service, and was really impressed. Loved the homemade..."

James Gatheral

"Beautiful little coffee shop! We both had food (Signature Breakfast and a Chicken & Pesto Panini) and it was delicious! The atmosphere is very..."

Robyn Wallis

"Opened only 9 months ago. Nicely presented place, with great savoury or sweet pancake options, and a few fresh cakes too. Polite and helpful staff...."

Pete Watts

"A friend recommended me to this busy little independent cafe. We took our daughter and baby granddaughter. The food was lovely and fresh, the service..."

nikki davis

"Really thought Google had messed up but found this absolute gem of a coffee shop. Lovely friendly staff, realistic pricing and the food tastes..."

lesley caswell

"I always order from here because I think this place does the best breakfast food in Chelmsford and there coffees are really tasty! I would give 6* if..."

Aaron Mark Bates

"Great little place. Good brunch menu for those not looking for a fry up. I had savoury pancakes with avo and poached egg while my partner had a..."

Rob Thomas

"Wonderful little find, wonderful staff and service, cakes are delightful! Will..."

Lianne Waters

"First time but enjoyable. Off beaten track but worth finding. Restricted street parking. Good quality ingredients, freshly prepared. Friendly..."

Bob Reid

"love this little gem of a coffee shop, everything about it is faultless. A wide menu range albeit I always have the salmon and avocado, followed by..."

Rachel Gay

"Went with a friend after the school-run. Had lovely marmite on toast and hot chocolate. The service was attentive and food and drinks arrived..."

Louise Rolfe

"What a great little find. Fancied somewhere different for my lunch and it didn’t..."

Jane Drew

Wagamama

95/100 (1728 ratings)

Udon & Soba (Wheat & Buckwheat Noodle)

Ramen

Fish

Udon

Udon & Soba (Wheat & Buckwheat Noodle)

"We had a lovely family meal. The guy that served us was called Ollie and was great with our son, can’t wait to return..."

Victoria Milne

"Great cooking, an exciting menu and staffed by top people...."

Rick Little

"The food was amazing, I wish I was eating it again tonight. The venue feet quality And has a great atmosphere and considering the place is new, and..."

Paul Miller

"Delicious..."

Laura Jane Billson

"Great Wagamamas our service was super quick and there was a lot of staff around if we needed anything. The restaurant itself is a big one with nice..."

E Pearce

"We had the Ramon for lunch, I had v the chilli chicken and my wife the pork belly. Both were delicious and filling. You need to be careful not to..."

Gary O'Brien

"Love their teriyaki soba with prime steak (ask them to go easy on the cooking oil!) and chicken katsu curry, good flavour and should try them with..."

Food Comma

"Celeste was the funniest & most helpful waitress ever! Absolutely love her 🤍 would..."

Anna Parkinson

"Visited Chelmsford branch. Had the vegan chilli squid, which was actually mushrooms in batter Nd fried. Was very tasty and arrived promptly. The..."

Andrew

"Normally like their chicken katsu curry sprinkled with their special chilli powder (available on the table). Also tried the Cherry Blossom Lemonade..."

Kristal Edera

"We had a lovely meal at wagga’s . Alfie, who took our order couldn’t have been more helpful. Staff were great when we enquired about kids food..."

Lauri G

"Great katsu curry as usual. Good service too. Slightly loud atmosphere probably due to the hard surfaces but quietened down after the lunchtime peak...."

Ian

Vickie Hamilton-Barr

"Great food. Very busy restaurant, have to get used to food coming out when it's..."

Lisa Fozard

"This was our first visit to Wagamama, what a great concept shame the portions were so small, very good staff and excellently trained. Will be..."

James Blowes

"Lovely menu with something for everyone. Highly recommended getting some starters to share out between a group - the chilli squid is the best! Great..."

Olivia C

"Looks small from the outside but plenty of room once you’re in. A little pricey. Good presentation. Try the firecracker chicken. Very hot and..."

Paul Balfour

"i enjoyed my experience here a lot! very welcoming environment and great..."

jude

"My wife and I celebrated our 24th wedding anniversary at Wagamama's in Chelmsford. Vincent, looked after us and we thoroughly enjoyed our time. The..."

Courtney Mark

Back Inn Time

95/100 (10161 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Not only was out food absolutely emacultate our server had no issues asking any questions and making us comfortable guests. The atmosphere was..."

Corbin Swann

"Haven't been here for a long time but so glad that it hasn't changed from how I remember it. Had a big bacon burger with coleslaw and a big jacket..."

Wendy White

"Great food, great atmosphere and friendly staff. Food at reasonable prices. Good portion size. Give it a..."

StevieLee

"Had dinner here while catching up with friends. Seated quickly by a friendly host and had a round of cocktails to start. We enjoyed a three course..."

Yuri

"We tried this restaurant for the first time for my dad's birthday. It was absolutely fantastic. The service was quick and very cheerful. The food was..."

Samara

"Service was amazing. Staff were so lovely and accommodating. Really friendly and helpful. Food was really nice. There were 10 of us and we didnt have..."

Kirsty Leeder

"I’ve been going here since it opened in 1986 & it’s every bit as good now as it was back then. The core menu is still the same which is great..."

Stephen Glennie

"I've only been once, but the experience was amazing. The food was really great and the staff were very kind and helpful. It was also a very food..."

Lloyd Marfo

"I’ve been a regular here for about 20 years. The food and service is always perfect. Great place and great staff. Highly..."

Julie Dicker

"Retro Americana & American dining experience which is honest & good-value. Attentive & kind staff who are extremely..."

Thomas Marshall

"Amazing food, amazing service and always with a smile and a friendly face. Will always keep going back for more. This is a timeless restaurant that..."

Dawn Davies

"This place has AMAZING food and service, staff were very friendly and did a lovely happy birthday for my brother. There are baby changing services in..."

E E

"Great food and drink and good service. Like stepping back in time! A proper America style dinner. We’ll be..."

Lawrence Smith

"Great place for a evening with friends, colleagues or family. The food was great, not perfect (I have to high expectations as I worked before in USA..."

ESL OpTIXy (OpTIXy)

"Amazing food, steak was cooked to perfection. Great service and great staff. Been coming here for years and will for many..."

Nocky

"Me and my family had a great time here. Happy staff warm welcome and great food. If anyone was thinking about going here I'd say definitely do it...."

Dr Mash You Upp

"Fantastic restaurant. Fabulous food and great staff... it was a trip down memory lane as used to go to simply blues in Hornchurch, which is sadly no..."

Paul

"Celebrated my daughters birthday last week,four of us dined two had pulled pork burgers,I had ribs (a must have for me BIT does the best ribs ever)..."

Marian Borton

Sweet Pea Cafe

95/100 (2037 ratings)

Full english breakfast

Afternoon tea

Scrambled eggs

Cortado

Coffee and Walnut Cake

Hot Chocolate with Whipped Cream and Marshmallow

Chocolate Brownie

Salad

Scone and Raspberry

Scone Cream and Strawberry Jam

Lotus Biscoff Pancakes

Wheelchair Accessible

"Really lovely little place, great food and friendly staff a hidden gem with a pretty garden, clean and bright. Highly recommend..."

Terrie Ann

"Lovely family-run café in the centre of Chelmsford (opposite Tesco’s) with plenty of seating, including a lovely outside garden. We have eaten..."

Sue Vogt-Skard

"Tucked away on the outskirts of the town is the beautifully cosy Sweet Pea cafe. On arrival the cafe was lively with the chatter of happy people..."

Charlene Kitchener

"A really lovely find with very friendly staff. Delicious sandwiches and cakes eaten in their lovely garden. You wouldn't think you were in the centre..."

Su Kneller

"10/10 best plate of scrambled eggs I've had in ages. The smashed Avocado on toast is amazing as well- the chilli flakes are really subtle but..."

Austen

"Love the garden. A pretty little tranquil..."

Deejie 007

"Very cute little tea room in Chelmsford, minutes from the town centre. Delicious food, homemade cakes and reasonably priced. Would..."

Matt RF

"This is my breakfast/brunch go to place, I've taken different family members and friends and have always had good food, coffee and cakes. Service is..."

Samantha Harnin

"Quaint place with lovely garden outside. Dog and child friendly. Brunch was..."

Sarah Plumb

"Food was so tasty and so was my smoothie. If I lived closer I'd be a regular, but I shall be coming..."

Julie Humpherys

"Lovely cafe. Really excellent loose leaf tea all the cakes and scones are homemade and reasonably priced. Check out the hidden garden it's such a..."

Georgia Griffin

The Cuckoo

94/100 (3518 ratings)

Scallops with Bacon and Minted Peas

Little Something Sweet with Coffee the Passion Fruit Marshmallow Is to Die For

Tempura

Mussels

Their Red Curry and Jasmine Rice

Laksa

Salmon

Peach and Damson Cobbler

Cakes

French Coffee Floater

Ginger and Plum Pudding

Beer Battered Hake with Home Made Chips and Mushy Peas

Scotch Egg Chorizo and Sausage Meat

Wheelchair Accessible

"My partner and I ate here last night and we enjoyed everything minute! Absolutely stunning location and beautiful decor both in and out! Both our..."

Jade Marie Cooper

"On Sunday 4th September I attended a 50th Birthday dinner at this cute intimate restaurant. On arrival the staff and owner were brilliant, really..."

Andy Wilsher

"Food always lovely and are staff great. They are always so helpful with allergies, you know they are taking you seriously and do everything they can..."

Stephanie Leeds

"Lovely friendly place in quaint English building. Really good service and delicious..."

Steph Montague

"The food was delicious, the servers attentive and the pub and surroundings well kept and beautiful. A perfect birthday..."

Susannah Beadon

"Beautiful place food was excellent staff lovely will definately go..."

Kerry Green

"Lovely food in a lovely atmosphere xxx the creme brûlée is to die for..."

Janine Cook

"Wonderful venue, superb location, great hosts and food, highly..."

Nikki Hunt

"Staff were great and very helpful. The service and food was excellent - definitely one to add to the..."

Anne Frances Young

"Beautiful lunch yesterday at The Cuckoo with my mum and sisters. My first time but not theirs and it lived up to the very high expectations I had,..."

Joanne Mead

"Our first visit and we where blown away we expected it to be good as we read some good reviews.. but it was above what we thought it would be we both..."

Tracey Thomas

"Our daughter took my husband and I out yesterday for a late Father’s Day meal. She had been away on holiday so hence the late booking. She had been..."

Sharon Bewley

"Great people Great food and ..."

Martyn Griffiths

"Situated in a beautiful location, this gastropub serves incredible food which is combined with excellent service to give a great dining experience...."

Sam N

"Modest restaurant with superb food and friendly service. Dishes can be ordered as a starter or main meal - great variety and all delicious. We had..."

Stella Yip

"The food quality is simply unparalleled. The kitchen staff imbue every dish with a sense of pride that can be felt at first glance. The presentation..."

Mike X

"Food and service was excellent, cannot find fault with anything. Went out of their way to fit us..."

Richard Daniels

"Went as a Birthday guest and have to say that the food was most enjoyable and the service was shot..."

Michael Purnell

"Food, amazing. Service, 1st class. And the setting, top notch, especially in the sunshine. Perfect place for a romantic..."

Clifton Thompson

"Just enjoyed a fantastic meal at the Cuckoo. There were 3 dishes I wanted to try and went for the Duck Config and I was not disappointed. This is..."

Neil Parish

"One of the best meals in a long time. Everything perfect and friendly. Some bookings might have a 2 hour time limit which is more than..."

jd taylor

"Had a fantastic night food was excellent and the staff were outstanding. Will definitely return again soon. Many thanks and Merry Christmas to all at..."

Tony Brown

"We had a wonderful evening celebrating my partners birthday. First time we have eaten here & it was lovely. Food is amazing, staff are lovely, good..."

Jane Peaty

Empire Palace

Sweet and sour chicken

"The visit to the Empire was limited to collecting a Takeaway but that did not prevent the food being up the high standard we have always enjoyed..."

Andy Clark

"Good Lunch menu for 7.5 or 5.5 The chicken satay starter and the lemon chicken as main are..."

JC

"Usually the Empire Food is great and their ribs are the best, however after last nights takeaway, we will give them a miss for a while, not a good..."

Rob Evans

"Went last night, as always fantastic food, such a shame it will shut Monday night. As always Tommy you made us feel welcome as did the rest of your..."

Jerry Mott

"I was last had something to eat here, was some thirty years ago when I used to stay in Danbury, I'm glad to say the food is just as great as I..."

Adrian Keen

"Wonderful lunch menu - with plates of food which were so tasty. I especially loved the sea bass, mushrooms, duck in pancakes and duck and lamb in..."

Stephanie Gillingham

"I have known the owner Tommy for 30 years and he has always produced consistent quality Chinese food. The service is very quick and the Empire spare ..."

alf K

"Beauitful and authentic chinese food from all parts of..."

willhiem perks

"I moved to Chelmsford 16 years ago, tried so many Chinese restaurants and take aways and not one could do a decent sweet and sour! It was so bad I..."

Sam Childs

"Excellent food, cooked well and not greasy, unlike other Chinese restaurants. Service is to a high standard and very friendly. Would definitely..."

Joey Lovejoy

"Haven't been for years but got a takeaway there recently. Good, quick and efficient service and the food was delightful. It has still kept to the..."

jpcoll2011

"Food is really good. Staff is..."

Expat In Berlin

"Good food and reasonable prices. Sometimes can take a little longer for delivery or collection than they state - but only at busy times. Definitely..."

Alex Hillman

"Amazing place! Doesn't matter if you want to eat inside or take away - everything taste so..."

little_ brat

"First class restaurant. Food always good and always a pleasant welcome. We have been dining at this restaurant for 45 years and will continue to do..."

Marcel Fargeot

"Very fresh and tasty food. Great portion sizes. Excellent, will definitely be..."

Veronica Franco

"I love this place .👌all ways good .what a selection.over 300 dishes .🍽to chose from .the Ribs are uniquike to the Empire ..long may it Reign..."

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