Best Dinner in Writtle

6 restaurant menus in United Kingdom, (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 On The Green
Olio On The Green
94/100 (1804 ratings)
Restaurants
Mediterranean
Italian
Gluten Free Options
Italian
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Mediterranean
European
European
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Advocado Prawns
Panna Cotta
Mussels
Linguine
Gnocchi
Sea Bass
Peroni
Spaghetti Bolognese
Cheesecake
Monkfish
Frito Misto
seafood platter
Veal
T Bone Steak
Prawns
Crab Salad
Tiramisú
Lasagne
Tiramisu
Lamb Chops
Pasta
Calamari
Salad
Escargot
Profiteroles
Cheesecakes
Chili
Pollo Dolcelatte
Lasagne
Crab
Italian Cheese Board
Pesto
Scallops
Swordfish with Mussels
Fish
Calamari
Layered Lemon Cake with Lemon Sorbet
Pork Belly
Risotto
Italian
European
Mediterranean
Reservations
Serves Alcohol
Seating
Highchairs Available
Table Service
Full Bar
Wheelchair Accessible
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
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Brunch
Lunch
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Mid-range
"This is my favourite restaurant in Essex, beautiful setting, amazing friendly staff and 1st class food..."
Geoff Creak
"I wish you could see the full 6 minutes of the video where Mimmo flambees the Grana Padano before adding the linguine and stirring in the exquisite..."
Rory O'Connor
"Fantastic! The food was delicious and the service from the staff was exceptional. We were celebrating my MIL’s birthday and the staff overheard so..."
Isabelle Reynolds
"This place is incredible. The food is just perfect, and the service is great. Popped in for a Thursday night dinner and was very impressed with the..."
Chris
"We had a family meal celebrating a welcome to the world for Victoria and Chris's first child,staff, and food. It was tremendous. we couldn't fault..."
Chris Kearns
"Lovely Atmosphere, and the waiters and the staff were all very friendly and highly attentive. The food and pasta was all very fresh and all home..."
Stephen Graham
"Friendly service, large servings. Starter’s amazing (pork belly and scallops) main course risotto under seasoned but nice, lasagne disappointing-..."
S B
"The food was lovely and service exemplary. It was lunchtime and there were not very many people dining. However I prefer evenings in Olios for..."
Janine Hirsch
"I ate here today for the first time. Well! , the food is absolutely stunning! The staff are so lovely and the decor is gorgeous too. Wow what a gem..."
Jo-Anne Read
"The menu selection was incredible and the food scrumptious. We went to celebrate a family birthday. The service was excellent a friendly. Looking..."
Jacquie Levy
Pakwaan Indian Punjabi Cuisine
Pakwaan Indian Punjabi Cuisine
92/100 (1914 ratings)
Restaurants
Indian
Asian
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Asian
Indian
Vegan Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Korma
Soft Shell Crab
Sea Bass
Onion Bhaji Starter
Kabobs
Lamb Shank
Chocolate Samosa
Lamb
Poppadoms
Chilli Paneer Starter
Biryani
Samosas
Old Delhi Butter Chicken
Ravioli
Daal
Lamb Mint Starter
Cocktail
Sag Paneer and Peshwari Naan
Beer
Lamb - Rogan Josh
Thali
Nali Ghost ODI Masala
Gulab jamun
Papri Chaat Starter
karahi paneer
Poppadum Basket Starter
Paneer
Naan Bread
Naan
Curry
Butter Chicken
Prawns
Biryani
Sorbet
Sit down
Indian
Asian
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Free Wifi
Wine and Beer
Accepts Credit Cards
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Delivery
Full Bar
Outdoor Seating
Digital Payments
Takeout
Private Dining
Reservations
Seating
Lunch
Drinks
Dinner
Mid-range
"I visited on 14.04.2017 for afternoon tea with my daughter and my mum I can honestly say the staff were lovely and attentive. The food was fresh..."
Lisa Samwell
"This venue is one of my most favourite places to eat and socialise. The food is always spot on, the place is always clean and tidy and presentation..."
Kevin Mutlow
"Had a fantastic afternoon tea at the blue bridge. The staff were very attentive but not pushy in anyway. Food was incredible. Thoroughly enjoyed..."
Shell Love
"A super night - lovely food, attentive (but not intrusive) staff, wonderful cocktails - the best espresso martini I've ever had - tap water offered,..."
Sarah Knowles
"Just had afternoon tea as an early birthday present for my daughters best friend. It was well worth the cost and the food was beautiful and there was..."
Caroline Chalmers
"We booked a Sunday lunch for a group of 14 on 2nd July. The food all arrived together, excellent service and staff very attentive. Highly..."
Marion Palmer
"As per usually the food was out this world as always, although service could of been slightly better but apart from that. I would like to thank Peter..."
Lj McCutcheon
"Lovely place, really welcoming will definitely be back with family and friends this place made my mums 60th birthday perfect..."
Claire Mullucks
"Went for afternoon tea with 10 work friends. Celebrating my 60th Birthday. The table was laid beautifully and plenty to eat, sandwiches and cakes a..."
Mary Griffiths
"We had a great meal here on Wednesday. The food was very good, imaginative and beautifully presented. The waiting staff were attentive but relaxed..."
Tanya Wren
"I booked to come here with my mum for a birthday treat and was really impressed. She loved it. The food was lovely and the staff were great. Will..."
Jodie-Anne Constantine
"One of the best Indian restaurant I’ve too.Brilliant food and service. They also offer a large variety of drinks. Really enjoyed our time there!..."
John Family
"Best food I’ve ever eaten! So many amazing vegan options, staff were brilliant and presentation was on point. Can’t wait to go..."
Mollie Foley
"Having sampled many Indian restaurants within the local area we were struggling to find one where we would happily recommend or return to. That’s..."
Pete Grundy
"Awsome food, service and hospitality. John is one of the best manager I have come across. Highly..."
Amit Jain
"This was our second visit & we were not disappointed. We all had a very good time. Excellent food & Excellent service. John made us feel like home...."
Renuka sharma
"The food and presentation was simply outstanding and the service was amazing. The manager, the chef and the staff are so friendly and made our..."
bestin thomas
"Really really fantastic quality. The food is served beautifully in a contemporary style - something you don't get in most places. Cocktails are..."
Matt Rose
"The food is amazing. The place, the staff and everything is really awesome. Highly recommending the place . It os one of the very few places that..."
Kareem Albasiouny
"Our family had the pleasure of celebrating my dad’s 75th birthday at Pakwaan Indian Restaurant in Chelmsford, UK. The food was outstanding - each..."
Praveen
"An Unforgettable Culinary Journey at Pakwaan, Chelmsford Pakwaan, in Chelmsford, proved to be a true Indian culinary gem during our recent ten-day..."
Neha Dixit
"An absolutely fabulous experience in a wonderful restaurant. The food was very tasty, right amount and you could really taste the freshness and..."
Bijal Pattani
"Excellent food, service and ambience. The food was genuinely authentic and very tasty. Service was impeccable and friendly. The only challenge was..."
Arun Sharma
"LOOK NO FURTHER!!!!! The home of authentic Indian food! This restaurant is one we have visited since they were based in Ilford and after re visiting..."
Vid Tash
"Phenomenal meal at this cozy, welcoming restaurant. Couldn't fault a thing. Food, service and atmosphere is first class. I will definitely..."
Dawn Marcham
"Heard about this restaurant from my son who lives 5 minutes down the road. So to celebrate the birthdays of me and my two sons, our birthdays fall..."
Robert Clarke
"Good Indian food. Butter chicken can be improved, its a bit on the tangy side. Dal Makhani and Laal Maas are absolutely delight. Rice portions can be..."
S Roy
"Amazing food, first class service. This place is a cut above anywhere else I've ever been in 40 years. Staff are engaging and friendly and the place..."
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Horse & Groom
Horse & Groom
89/100 (2772 ratings)
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British
Bar
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British
Gluten Free Options
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Dinner
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After-hours
Caribbean Chicken
Fish
Duck
Bakewell Tart and Ice Cream
Pork
Risotto
Sea Bass
Signature Hunter's Chicken
Mixed grill
Roast Dinner
Fish and Chips
Cappuccino
Cheesecake
Scallops
Roast beef dinner
Fish & Chips
Burger
Lamb Shoulder
Beer
Cod
Steak Sandwich
Garlic bread
Beef burger
Prawns
Beef Cheeks
British Chicken and Ham Hock Pie with Chips
Rump Steak Triple Cooked Chips and Onion Rings
Beef
Sirloin Steak Triple Cooked Chips and Onion Rings
Bass
Atlantic Haddock Triple Cooked Chips and Mushy Peas
Fish & chips
Cheesecakes
Sunday roast
Lasagne
Puddings
Sticky Toffee Pudding
Salad
Cake
Korean BBQ Chicken Strips
Lamb
Scallops
Sit down
Bar
Pub
British
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
American Express
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Reservations
Dog Friendly
Outdoor Seating
Seating
Accepts American Express
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Buffet
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Dinner
After-hours
Brunch
Lunch
Mid-range
"Six of my family were there for lunch yesterday. My family are regular visitors but this was my first visit. It was great. I had the lamb shank roast..."
Gill Coates
"We went yesterday the staff were very helpful & friendly even put our water bottles off our bikes in the fridge to keep them cool. We had 3 courses &..."
Lisa Jones
"Lovely meal and great atmosphere with friendly staff. Definitely recommend this..."
Julie Wallis
"Had a lovely Mother’s Day meal yesterday. Food was really nice, service was fast and the staff were very friendly especially our waitress. Was our..."
Sarah Marsh
"Fantastic family dinner for my Mum birthday. There was 8 of us on a Sunday evening and every one of eight said food was delicious, was a huge choice..."
Amie Louise Wilson-Adams
"We had a meal here yesterday and we were very impressed we turned up at 1 pm and it was packed the manager said there was a hours wait so we decided..."
Tina Penn
"I went for a lunch date with my husband today and can't thank the staff enough. Our waitress Hayley was really helpful. I am currently following..."
Gemma Wiseman
"The service was excellent and the food was great. Sticky Toffee Pudding was a favorite. Definitely recommend this..."
Misty Zimmerman Geralt
"Lovely place..Great food and dog friendly. Will definitely be back again..."
Tom The bricky
"This pub is superb.! Food is tasty and service is just great. We have been seated immediately and offered drinks (great beer selection). The blond..."
samantha fordfree
"The food we had here was from the festive menu, and was a good mix to suit most tastes. The starter was a reasonable size, although another slice of..."
Shane Bartley
"Thought I should share my notes improvement since my last visit as assume they have had a change in chef? Absolutely lovely waitress (Georgia I..."
Vicky Harris
"Good English pub food. Nicely decorated clean pub with large outdoor seating area. On the couple of times I’ve visited over the last year, which..."
Pete Watts
"What a gorgeous find on my way out of Chelmsford! The Manager and his wife were welcoming and attentive. The food was hot and delicious! I highly..."
Stephanie Iontton
"What a find. We loved this pub. Traditional with the most delicious food. We had a Burns Night set menu which was brilliant. So much to choose from..."
Lynne Stevens
"Lovely sitting outside in the sun, we enjoyed two halloumi ciabattas which were very..."
Fiona Davison
"We normally dont poste but service was really great and we promised our lovely waitress Marketa to leave feedback.. it was genuinly great visit! Food..."
Aimi Palmer
"We had an adult family evening meal at the horse and groom. The drinks,food and the service was expertly provided by out waitress Stephanie . The..."
barry harrison
"Just a few miles outside of Chelmsford centre and with plenty of free parking outside, I popped in for an enjoyable afternoon lunch at the Horse &..."
Mark Howell
"Our waitress Markita tonight was just the best we could wish for, as we had some issue with tesco vouchers and she helped a lot and waited patiently..."
Louise Baker
"A truly fabulous restaurant with exceptional service and the food might I add was cooked to absolute perfection. It has been over ten years since our..."
Sonny Campbell
"A nice cosy atmosphere, food great a varied choice on the menu . Nice dessert menu too. A lovely Waitress Mylena has served us with a smile and very..."
Julia Clark
"Visited last weekend, excellent food and service. Was hosted by Jon who was absolutely fantastic, nothing was too much and could not ask for better..."
Oskar Domagala
"We always enjoy our dining experience here. The food is fabulous and the staff are so welcoming and attentive! Sunday roast is our favourite..."
Katie Bent
"My wife and I had a meal there last night ( 19/12/21) and were served by Ella-may. Fortunately I had phoned a couple of days earlier to inform her of..."
Tony Hunt
"A pleasant surprise. Haven't been for years. Great service, an excellent pint and good..."
Ian Coates
"We returned for a Sunday roast, but unfortunately, the food wasn't up to standard. The roast potatoes, parsnips, and carrots were very under cooked,..."
Alan Hughes
Horse & Groom
88/100 (1839 ratings)
Bars & Pubs
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Beer restaurants
Vegan Options
British
Vegetarian Friendly
Bar
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Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Brunch
Drinks
Cod
Bass
Sunday roast
Lasagne
Puddings
Burger
Cake
Lamb
Fish
Beef
Sea Bass
Pork
Roast Dinner
Salad
Scallops
Fish & chips
Bar
Pub
Beer restaurants
British
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Full Bar
Buffet
Free Wifi
American Express
Serves Alcohol
Accepts Credit Cards
Wine and Beer
Dog Friendly
Gift Cards Available
Outdoor Seating
Parking Available
Accepts Mastercard
Highchairs Available
Reservations
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Drinks
Brunch
Mid-range
Chequers
Chequers
84/100 (629 ratings)
Restaurants
British
Bar
Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
British
Bar
Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Sit down
British
Bar
Pub
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Outdoor Seating
Television
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Went for Sunday lunch lovely food great atmosphere. Lovely local pub warm welcoming. Great garden setting listening to live music. Highly recommend..."
Andrea Arundell
"A lot has changed since I went here last as the rare cow and all of it good. The decor has really improved inside and the beer garden looks great...."
Mark Saunders
"Came here for a meal Saturday night had salmon as a starter beef pie and mash for mains followed by apple pie and custard for desert all real pub..."
Steve Chivers
"Twelve of us had lunch on the 24th Aug. Food was great and the staff could not have been better. Would recommend a..."
Jenny Thorpe
"Went to lunch today and so impressed. Lovely setting, friendly staff and fantastic food.. all at such a reasonable price. Can't recommend enough......"
Lorraine Pardoe
"This lovely wee pub has been our regular for the last 5 nights and will be sad to go home. Kelly the barmaid has been fantastic and so friendly. The..."
Tracey Frain
"great night at the chequers live jazz band and some of the locals invited to do guest spot with the..."
Andrew Marriott
"Nice Pulb food really good and friendly..."
Jamie Joyce
"lovely �needs curtains on windows to create that homely feeling�lovely staff and family..."
Mary Titley
"Lovely roast dinner superb value at 3 courses for £15. Grey at music..."
Sarah Bligh
"We came for Sunday lunch the food is very good, We sat outside very..."
Robert Crow
"Couldn't ask for a better local! Well designed and friendly! Having only been open a couple of weeks, they're only just getting..."
Kelcie John-Lewis
"Beautifully renovated with a wonderful atmosphere. A welcomed addition to the..."
Sheckey Belli
"Our local pub. Love it here. Clean and welcoming and well managed, with friendly staff (they pour an excellent Guinness). Limited menu for veggies..."
Angela Riches-Heed
"Came here for a Sunday roast with the family a while back. Absolutely lovely meal, with polite hosts who ensure you're looked after. Would definitely..."
Stuart Tween
"What a lovely pub. Lovely food. Drinks are decent. Lovely atmosphere. Well worth the visit..."
Charlie Willis
"Lovely traditional pub with a great choice of beers and ales. Food is good also. Don't have a massive menu, but all the favourites are on there...."
Graham Sturt
"We didn't eat as we went to listen to the performers at their open mike night. Excellent entertainment all round and a great night had by..."
Alan Clay
"Very enjoyable experience. Lovely atmosphere, very friendly staff. Food very tasty. All round good..."
Charlie “Pokewillis” Willis
"Good value local. Lovely fireplace. The Aussie shiraz was..."
James Prichard (jayprich)
"We held my brothers wake at the cheques, what a lovely, friendly, family run pub, nothing was a problem, even though far more people turned up than..."
Sarah Penson
"We had a lovely Sunday roast here this weekend. There were originally 11 of us plus two babies and they were really accommodating at short notice. As..."
Tina Newbery-Smith
"Lovely family run pub with excellent food and friendly service. Clean, excepts children, big out side space and lots of parking. 10 out of..."
Lindsay McDowell
Rose And Crown Pub
Rose And Crown Pub
82/100 (1570 ratings)
Restaurants
Bars & Pubs
Bars & Pubs
British
Gluten Free Options
British
Bar
Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
Bar
Pub
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Drinks
Chili
Birthday cake
Chocolate Brownie Sundae
Prawn Starter
Cheese and Bacon Burger with Chips
Lamb
Burger
Hamburger
Fish
Fish and Chips
Pork
Ice Cream
Beer
Fish & Chips with Peas & Tartar Sauce
cheese board
Cheese and Tuna Jacket Potato
Cider
Beef
Baked Jacket Potato with Chilli & Salad
Swordfish New Potatoes and Mussel Sauce
Slow Cooked Beef Brisket with Horseradish Mash
Sunday roast
Puddings
Cake
Salad
Sit down
Bar
Pub
British
American Express
Mastercard
Reservations
Visa
Seating
Table Service
Highchairs Available
Wheelchair Accessible
Full Bar
Buffet
Free Wifi
Outdoor Seating
Serves Alcohol
Television
Parking Available
Accepts Mastercard
Free off-street parking
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Brunch
Mid-range
"A lovely, friendly pub. Great staff and you can never fault the food, portion sizes and price. I highly recommend the pub to all I know and meet...."
Katie Barnes
"We hosted a baby shower for my sister on Sunday 19th February. We had the function room upstairs and the rose & crown catered for the occassion with..."
Emily Cheung
"Great country pub in a lovely village right next to the village green and village pond. Great range of food, beers and wines and very friendly staff...."
Mark Saunders
"Best boozer about reall people reall staff and to top that a new chef who does the best Sunday roast about!! Chef Pete is champ..."
Billy Long
"Just had Sunday lunch it was amazing best we have had in a long while . Lovely friendly staff excellent service . Will definitely be..."
Carol Porter
"Lovely pub, friendly staff. Our weekly meeting..."
Kelly Dunn
"We had an 80th Birthday party in the dedicated upstairs function room on Saturday 16th September 201, lunchtime. The occasion went very well and..."
Wendy Leverton
"Welcoming, friendly and helpful staff. Great choice of drinks and delicious food. Lovely cosy..."
Emma Ennew-Jones
"After a lovely brisk walk this afternoon from Chelmsford, my daughter and I popped in for a bar snack and a warm drink. We sat by the fire and both..."
Sandy Kubusch
"Love this pub so friendly and we can bring our little dog with us and the barmaid even brought a bowl of water over to him! We had a lovely lunch the..."
Sharon Smith
"Really lovely pub. Great atmosphere and good..."
Tracy Nicholls
"Roast was incredible, and at a great price too. Food was served quickly and was piping hot. Booking is essential for this place and you will not be..."
Martin Cresswell
"Nice pub with outside seating which were well spaced apart. Huge garden space. Not just for smokers. Lovely to sit outside when it's sunny. Food was..."
Merry Unwin
"Very friendly service upon arrival and the food was good with generous portions. Seems to be dog friendly too with a large beer..."
Billy
"Nice pub, great seating area indoors and out. Good menu and large choice of food. We had the tuna and cheese jacket potato's. Well presented, they..."
Gina Cleere
"We had a family reunion in the function room upstairs. Can't fault the staff at all, very attentive and helpful. Food was good, but the decor is..."
Paul Brooker
"A great pub for families - lovely big, shady pub garden with play area. Plenty of space. Nice food menu although limited children's options so we..."
Olivia Hutley
"Friendly arrival from the staff, and continued to look after us during our meal. We had the roast which was amazing and very reasonable priced...."
james slater
"Very busy pub! Visited on a Sunday and it was fully booked but we managed to squeeze in by the bar and it was definitely worth it!! Amazing roast and..."
Ellie Cowling
"Another tasty Sunday Roast here. Lovely people, food and spot. Why would we go any further afield when you have such delicious food at a decent price..."
Brenda Colthurst
"We were a party of 7 who didn't book for a lunch. Staff were very accomodating. Service was quick. Food delicious. I had swordfish in a mussel sauce...."
Victoria Hadley