300 Restaurants near Chelmsford

We found 300 restaurants within 18 miles 18 miles of Chelmsford

Chelmsford is a city packed full of lovely shops and with plenty of things to do and see, and thanks to its location not far out of London, it's popular both among commuters and tourists who want to escape London for a day or two. Chelmsford is also home to many great spots to grab food, meaning that you'll be sure to find somewhere which will satisfy your craving. From charming family-run Italian restaurants, and top-notch local curry houses, all the way through to some pretty special fine dining spots, there's something for everyone when it comes to restaurants near Chelmsford.

 Restaurants near Chelmsford
 Restaurants near Chelmsford
 Restaurants near Chelmsford
 Restaurants near Chelmsford
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North Wing Restaurant at Downham Hall

North Wing Restaurant at Downham Hall

Downham, CM11 1LG
7.5 miles
Magnificent Downham Hall has a history that stretches back to the 1500s - this old country manor house belonged to wealthy families for many centuries befor ... Find out more
The Dukes Head Billericay

The Dukes Head Billericay

Billericay, CM12 9TA
9.1 miles
The Dukes Head is a premium pub, bar, and restaurant with its very own courtyard and garden, centrally located in the heart of the picturesque town ... Find out more
Leigh Bistro

Leigh Bistro

Leigh-on-Sea, SS9 1PG
15.7 miles
"Leigh Bistro is a Modern European Cuisine and Restaurant situated in the heart of Leigh-on-Sea Town Centre. We have recently designed Our Menus to bring yo ... Find out more
Vita Bella

Vita Bella

Chelmsford, CM3 8AF
5.4 miles
Vita Bella is a welcoming Italian restaurant in East Hanningfield, Essex, and has been a family favourite since its establishment in 2012. Embracing the ess ... Find out more
Wildwood Billericay

Wildwood Billericay

Billericay, CM12 9BT
8.0 miles
What we think
"Wildwood is billed as a ‘small collection’ of restaurants – in other words, it’s a chain. Everything about the style, from the ..." Read our full review
Fox Inn

Fox Inn

Braintree
16.1 miles
What we think
"The very picture of a quaint, 16th-century village pub (complete with village green and duck pond), The Fox feeds and waters its customers with honest ..." Read our full review
Toby Carvery - Romford

Toby Carvery - Romford

Romford, RM1 1AU
16.6 miles
Here at Toby Carvery Romford, we believe there's only one way to do our beloved British roast – and that's properly. Every spud is checked by hand and ... Find out more
The Grove Leigh-on-sea

The Grove Leigh-on-sea

Leigh-On-Sea, SS9 2HP
15.4 miles
Since 2005 we have strived to consistently offer our customers a relaxed, friendly and comfortable dining experience - where the food is creative, vibrant, ... Find out more
The George & Dragon

The George & Dragon

Epping, CM16 4AQ
15.5 miles
With beautiful surroundings, and a stylish interior, The George & Dragon Epping is a classic meets modern pub, a perfect setting for any occasion. Our c ... Find out more
The Black Lion

The Black Lion

Bishop's Green, CM6 1NT
9.0 miles
The Black Lion is a 14th Century pub located on The B184 Great Dunmow to Ongar Road in the village of High Roding. It has a warm atmosphere which is perfect ... Find out more
Lian Restaurant

Lian Restaurant

Witham, CM8 2AF
8.7 miles
We have been serving Chinese food for over two decades and pride ourselves on creating dishes prepared with exacting care using only the finest produce avai ... Find out more
The Grill Room at Down Hall

The Grill Room at Down Hall

Hatfield Heath, CM22 7AS
12.0 miles
What we think
"Surrounded by 110 acres of immaculately tended grounds on the Hertfordshire/Essex border, historic Down Hall makes the most of a “really beautifu ..." Read our full review
Kings Arms

Kings Arms

Stansted, CM24 8BE
16.3 miles
The Kings Arms pub in Stansted Mountfitchet is a fantastic, unique village pub with bags of character. Nestled in the heart of the village, we offer an exc ... Find out more
Mason's Brentwood

Mason's Brentwood

Brentwood, CM13 2AA
10.7 miles
Mason’s restaurant in Brentwood is situated on Ingrave Road, just a short stroll from Brentwood town centre. The restaurant is known for their superb ... Find out more
The Thatched House

The Thatched House

Upminster, RM14 3LT
14.8 miles
What we think
"Although the name conjures up visions of vintage bucolic charm, this revamped 19th-century hostelry stands on the edge of the Green Belt, just 10 minut ..." Read our full review
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Situated in the East of England, Chelmsford is the county town of Essex and was granted city status in 2012 to mark the Queen’s diamond jubilee. Based just 30 miles from London, it’s in the commuter belt making it a prime location for City workers to live. In fact, back in 2019 in was named one of the best places to live in the UK thanks to it brilliant selection of shops, museums, schools and more. Also benefitting from a number of stunning green spaces including the beautiful grounds of Hylands House, it’s easy to see why Chelmsford has become such a fashionable spot.

On top of all this, Chelmsford is quickly becoming known as the foodie capital of Essex with new spots popping up every week. Renowned for having a huge variety of tasty, fresh and exciting eateries, you won’t be short of places to pick from if you’re looking for restaurants in Chelmsford. While the High Street is full of popular chains mixed in with the odd independent, if you explore Chelmsford’s indoor retail market and some of the smaller backstreets surrounding it, you’ll discover some more unusual spots serving food from many different parts of the world. So whether, you’re wanting some quick food to go from a stall, and a more special sit-down meal, there will be something for you in Chelmsford.