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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Giggling Squid Hornchurch

Giggling Squid Hornchurch

Hornchurch, RM12 6AF
16.1 miles

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The Boatyard

The Boatyard

Leigh-on-Sea, SS9 2EN
15.6 miles
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Galvin Green Man

Great Waltham, CM3 1BG
4.9 miles
Within the heart of the Essex countryside, Galvin Green Man welcomes you to its award winning restaurant and pub housed in a listed building dating back to ... Find out more
The Kings Head - Billericay

The Kings Head - Billericay

Billericay, CM11 2PS
8.8 miles
The roots of The King's Head are way back in 1750, back when it bore the name of the White Horse. In 1801, William Reynolds took the helm as owner after the ... Find out more
The Kings Head - Epping

The Kings Head - Epping

Epping, CM16 6BU
13.2 miles
Gather your nearest and dearest for a memorable dining experience in Epping, where you'll discover an exceptional menu filled with hearty pub fare. Pair you ... Find out more
The Rabbits

The Rabbits

Stappleford Abbotts, RM4 1RP
14.2 miles
Welcome to The Rabbits. We’re a beautiful country pub just north of Romford in Stapleford Abbotts. We’re very proud to call ourselves a classic ... Find out more
The Orange Tree

The Orange Tree

Sawbridgeworth, CM21 0BP
15.4 miles
Located just a short drive or a ten minute walk from the centre of Sawbridgeworth, the Orange Tree is a beacon of relaxed fine dining nestled in a delightfu ... Find out more
The Barn

The Barn

Colchester, CO6 1JE
16.1 miles
Welcome to the award-winning Barn Brasserie. Our stunningly-restored 500 year-old Grade Two listed restaurant has a reputation for excellent food, fantastic ... Find out more
The Barn Colchester

The Barn Colchester

Colchester, CO6 1JE
16.1 miles
Welcome to the award-winning Barn Brasserie. Our stunningly-restored 500-year-old Grade Two listed restaurant has a reputation for excellent food, fantastic ... Find out more
Forest Gate Inn

Forest Gate Inn

Epping
16.2 miles
What we think
" No jukeboxes, fruit machines, plasma screens or other techno wizardry disturb the peace at this instantly appealing 17th-century free house, which ha ..." Read our full review
Water Lane

Water Lane

Bishops Stortford, CM23 2JZ
16.3 miles
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"The Nye family first hit the headlines with the highly regarded White Horse, Brancaster Staithe and now have a cluster of venues under the umbrella of ..." Read our full review
Monti Ristorante Italiano

Monti Ristorante Italiano

Southend-on-Sea, SS1 2PH
17.5 miles
Monti in Southend-on-Sea is a Roman family restaurant serving an amazing selection of Italian food. However, its story began in the south of Italy, where No ... Find out more
Five Guys Chelmsford

Five Guys Chelmsford

Chelmsford, CM1 1BE
0.3 miles
The Five Guys burger brand arrived in the UK in 2013, opening its first store in Covent Garden with great hoopla and queues around the block. It has quickly ... Find out more
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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.