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.

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La Sirena

La Sirena

Leigh-on-sea, SS9 1JL
15.8 miles
Aspera Benfleet

Aspera Benfleet

Essex, SS7 5SQ
12.2 miles
Open since 2016, Aspera has quickly made a name for itself on Benfleet’s dining scene, becoming a popular spot for dinner and cocktails. The restaura ... 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 Boatyard

The Boatyard

Leigh-on-Sea, SS9 2EN
15.6 miles
Anwars Restaurant

Anwars Restaurant

Hatfield Heath, CM22 7EB
12.3 miles
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
Magic Monkey

Magic Monkey

Leigh-on-Sea, SS9 1PG
15.7 miles
Magic Monkey is a small plate restaurant based in Leigh on sea, serving seafood, meat and vegetarian dishes with a variety of flavours. There is a ... 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
Pinchos Essex

Pinchos Essex

Chelmsford, CM2 0BX
0.4 miles
Pinchos is a friendly and vibrant wine bar and tapas restaurant in the heart of Chelmsford. It’s the ideal place to meet up to sample some truly delic ... Find out more
Sugar Hut Restaurant

Sugar Hut Restaurant

Brentwood, CM14 4RR
10.8 miles
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"As the good-time venue of choice for the stars of reality TV show The Only Way is Essex, Brentwood’s Sugar Hut has not only beefed up its local c ..." 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.