Just off the A12, close to Chelmsford and Brentwood, Bartellas is a must for any day of the week. Light, bright and airy, but effortlessly modern and sophisticated at the same time, the design of the restaurant extends through the spacious dining room to the pre-dinner seating area, where you...
Read more about Bartellas in Nr. ChelmsfordExuding modern chic, Zabrano is a little piece of Mediterranean sunshine right in the heart of Essex. Exceptional attention to detail throughout the restaurant makes any visit thoroughly enjoyable, and there are some beautiful and unusual visual elements, including a striking mirrored water feature. Upstairs there is an additional restaurant...
Read more about Zabrano in Leigh-on-SeaSister restaurant to Southend’s Lemon Tree, The Palm Tree has opened to applause from the Mediterranean-food-loving residents of Leigh-on-Sea. A stylish exterior reveals an equally chic interior, with leather seating, white linen and glamorous chandeliers – a luxurious but relaxed setting. The menu is an exploration of the cuisines of the...
Read more about The Palm Tree in Leigh-on-SeaWhatever you’re in the mood for, you’ll be spoiled for choice at Salsa Restaurant. Serving dishes to please the whole family, the extensive menu caters for everyone: paella to share, a vast selection of delicious hot and cold tapas, hearty gourmet burgers and fresh pizzas, plus a host of exciting...
Read more about Salsa Restaurant in Southend-on-SeaThe deceptively small frontage of The Lemon Tree holds almost no clues as to what’s behind it – a light, airy and spacious restaurant with a contemporary, Mediterranean feel. The sleek furnishings have been chosen for both comfort and style, and there are plans to revamp the outside seating area,...
Read more about The Lemon Tree in Southend-on-SeaTucked away in a quiet corner of the Hertfordshire countryside is this delightful old inn which has been beautifully renovated to bring diners a stylish, modern twist on the building’s original charm. Savvas and his family have worked hard to create a relaxed and thoroughly warm and welcoming ambience and...
Read more about The Woodman & Olive in BroxbourneLocated just a stone's throw from the River Medway, Selale has become a local favourite due to its friendly atmosphere, its 'holiday feel' and its positively delicious menu. As with much Mediterranean cuisine, it's the range of ingredients on the menu at Selale that impresses. Seafood is prominent, but with...
Read more about Selale in ChathamA short walk from Greenwich town centre, you’ll discover a place that’s been adored by locals for four years. Ecuadorian brothers Andres and Alyvar Villamagua told me how proud they are of their family-run business. ‘Mediterranean with a Latin twist’ is the theme, and ingredients and decor have been sourced...
Read more about The Hill in GreenwichDecorated with warm terracotta tones, brightly coloured glass lampshades and wooden furniture, Cilicia succeeds in bringing a touch of the Mediterranean in this part of North London. The cuisine, too, is authentic Mediterranean with an extensive range for guests to choose from. Wholesome, fresh ingredients are the order of the...
Read more about Cilicia in Muswell HillMarried chefs Sam and Sam Clark are behind this bustling gem of a restaurant, which sits at the heart of a lively Clerkenwell market street. Having just celebrated its fifteenth anniversary, award-winning Moro still holds its well-earned reputation as one of London’s favourite dining spots, loved by critics and locals...
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