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Serving up simple, top-quality, freshly prepared Italian food, along with a generous dose of feel-good factor, Strada provides the ideal venue for a leisurely lunch, a romantic dinner with that special someone, or a celebration with friends. The contemporary style at Strada will instantly get you in the mood to sample some modern ...
View full reviewStrada is a stylish, contemporary restaurant offering excellent regional Italian cuisine. Here you can explore a menu of pasta, pizza, meat, fish and vegetarian dishes, all created using the finest and freshest ingredients. Essex boasts four of these restaurants for you to explore. Take in the view of the lake, sit back and enjoy a ...
View full reviewPicture yourself wandering down the world-famous Champs Elysees, pausing at the window of a warm and inviting bistro designed in decorative golds and rich reds. The aromas emerging from the kitchen draw you inside and, before you know it, you have spent an afternoon wining and dining Parisian style. It is this kind of relaxing eatin...
View full reviewChic, Parisian-style Café Rouge offers diners a little slice of Gallic life. Join the commuters who call into Chelmsford's Café Rouge for an early-evening meal and some well-earned down time, or pop along for a leisurely meal with the family after a night at the local cinema. Colchester's small but perfectly formed caf...
View full reviewIn the heart of Chelmsford, this wine bar and tapas restaurant offers a delicious range of authentic Spanish tapas dishes. An extensive wine and beer list gives diners the chance to accompany their meal with their favourite beverage. Chris Jagger, who took over the business at the beginning of 2019, has introduced a number of exci...
View full reviewBrambles restaurants are something of a hidden treasure, located within the Quadrant department stores in Chelmsford and Braintree. We were greeted on our visit to the Chelmsford Brambles by manager and chef, Samir Besic. He and his family have been running this Brambles for seven years and the Braintree establishment for 16 years. ...
View full reviewBringing the vibrant flavour of Puglia to central Chelmsford, Polignano Deli is a place where those in the know head for real Italian food. A family venture through and through, this smart, rustic deli and café serves a charming menu of regional dishes that promise to open your eyes to authentic Italian tastes. The huge selection...
View full reviewSituated inside the stunning County Hotel Chelmsford, Samphire Restaurant is a smart, sophisticated eatery known for its unique dishes and innovative flavours. From the à la carte menu, you can start with the likes of salt-baked Norfolk-grown heritage beetroot, topped with torched goat’s curd, red chard and candied walnuts – ...
View full reviewAccording to the story, Frankie Giuliani was ten years old when, with his Mamma and Poppa, he left Sicily and landed at Ellis Island, New York in 1924. It was no surprise when the family opened a restaurant, everybody helping with the building and the cooking in equal measure - each of them had a favourite dish to contribute. In 1953...
View full reviewFor a distinctly new experience of Indian food, visit Live Dosa and sample dishes of exceptional flavour and quality. Run by husband-and-wife team Ajikumar and Fazila, the venue is the first to serve authentic Keralan dishes in Chelmsford. Begin with a traditional dosa, a pancake made from ground rice and lentil batterr filled wit...
View full reviewAccessed via Railway Street, Sugar Palm serves traditional Thai cuisine, which can be sampled in the stylish restaurant, or can be ordered to take away and enjoy at home. The staff are always welcoming and provide great service, which keeps customers returning. Sugar Palm strives to serve traditional Thai cuisine that’s fresh an...
View full reviewThis family-run restaurant is as Italian as it is possible to be. Authentic ingredients are sourced from Italy to create a menu of both traditional and modern Italian dishes. Recently arrived from Italy is a new stone pizza oven, which has been installed to give their dishes even more of a true traditional Italian taste. Ideall...
View full reviewIdeally located in Chelmsford's town centre, Bar 1 serves the very best of Italian cuisine and is open all day, making it a top choice for those wishing to eat before heading to the theatre or cinema. It is the perfect venue for business lunches and breakfast meetings, but is also ideal if you are just meeting friends for coffee, a ...
View full reviewFollowing the success of sister venue Le Bouchon, the equally refi ned Le Benaix Bar & Brasserie opened in the picturesque village of Rettendon Common and is quickly building a great reputation in Essex and beyond. The 16th-century building that it calls home boasts oodles of character, with oak beams and two glorious log-bur...
View full reviewFrom English cuisine to Mediterranean- and Asian-influenced dishes, together with a superb selection of ales, lagers and wines, The Bell & Chimes really does have something for everyone. Inside this traditional pub, which stands proudly on Rettendon Common in Chelmsford, a friendly, relaxed atmosphere awaits visitors in search ...
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