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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Toulouse Westcliff-on-Sea

Toulouse Westcliff-on-Sea

Westcliff-on-Sea, SS0 8FE
16.7 miles
The Pipe of Port

The Pipe of Port

Southend-on-Sea, SS1 1JN
2.2 miles
The Chequers Matching Green

The Chequers Matching Green

Ongar, CM17 0PZ
10.8 miles
Overlooking the village green our country pub and restaurant is in the heart of delightful village of Matching Green, a few minutes from the M11 on the H ... Find out more
The Squeeze

The Squeeze

Leigh-on-Sea, SS9 2HB
15.6 miles
‘Gold Healthy Eating Award’ Winners and trading since 2005, the Squeeze is proud to say we are now in our 13th year. AT THE SQUEEZE CAFE YOU WI ... Find out more
Pig & Whistle Restaurant

Pig & Whistle Restaurant

Chelmsford, CM1 4SZ
3.1 miles
The Pig and Whistle is a cosy and inviting restaurant located in the North Chelmsford countryside. Open from Wednesday to Sunday serving lunch and dinner, p ... Find out more
Prezzo - Upminster

Prezzo - Upminster

Upminster, RM14 2AJ
15.7 miles
Serving irresistible Italian cuisine in casual, friendly surroundings, Prezzo uses only the finest seasonal ingredients to create their award-winning pizzas ... Find out more
Gallo D'Oro Hadleigh

Gallo D'Oro Hadleigh

Hadleigh, SS7 2PA
14.0 miles
Gallo D’Oro is a family-run Italian restaurant in Hadleigh where affordable Italian dishes and warm and welcoming service go hand in hand. Whether you ... 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 Clock House Harlow

The Clock House Harlow

Harlow, CM20 1BE
16.3 miles
Welcome to The Clock House, a friendly neighbourhood pub in Essex’s Harlow.  Experience this pub’s quintessential British charm, where a ... 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.