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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Smith’s Ongar

Smith’s Ongar

Ongar, CM5 0AL
9.7 miles
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"Founded back in 1958, this well-liked Essex evergreen still gets the nod for its “quality seafood, and exceptional service”. ‘Famous ..." Read our full review
The Greyhound - Brentwood

The Greyhound - Brentwood

Brentwood, CM13 3DZ
12.0 miles
The Greyhound in Brentwood is a country pub oozing rural charm and rustic character. Our picturesque surroundings provide the perfect backdrop for savouring ... Find out more
Zizzi - Chelmsford

Zizzi - Chelmsford

Chelmsford, CM2 6QR
0.4 miles
Chelmsford is the birthplace of radio, and as we're sure you know, we love to get a bit of local inspiration into our design for restaurants. Inside our Che ... Find out more
Jubilee Restaurant at Manor House Hotel

Jubilee Restaurant at Manor House Hotel

High Ongar, CM5 9NL
9.0 miles
The popularity of our Jubilee Restaurant has grown rapidly since opening in August 2002. Our Garden Room and elegant Dining Room both overlook the lake and ... Find out more
Amala Indian Restaurant

Amala Indian Restaurant

Benfleet, SS7 5HA
13.1 miles
Amala Indian Restaurant, located in the Essex town of Benfleet, is a culinary oasis that combines the flavours of India with the warmth of traditional Briti ... Find out more
Maypole Chinese Restaurant

Maypole Chinese Restaurant

Colchester, CO5 0ES
13.4 miles
We are a family run Restaurant & Takeaway in the small town of Tiptree in Essex, England. Formerly a pub, we have transformed our building into a tradit ... Find out more
Zizzi - Brentwood

Zizzi - Brentwood

Brentwood, CM14 4AN
10.8 miles
Italian restaurant chain Zizzi opened the doors of its very first branch in London's Chiswick in 1999. Now there are over 100 branches, all decorated in an ... Find out more
Toby Carvery - Southend (A127)

Toby Carvery - Southend (A127)

Southend-On-Sea, SS2 6RL
15.7 miles
Here at Toby Carvery Southend (A127), we believe there's only one way to do our beloved British roast – and that's properly. Every spud is checked by ... Find out more
Cote Brasserie Bishops Stortford

Cote Brasserie Bishops Stortford

Bishop's Stortford, CM23 2LD
16.3 miles
Bringing the passionate, loving cuisine of France to Bishop’s Stortford, Cote Brasserie brings the ambiance of a cosy Parisian cafe. With the warm glo ... Find out more
Aurum Restaurant

Aurum Restaurant

Southend-on-Sea, SS1 1DT
17.4 miles
At Aurum, our cuisine celebrates the best of Essex and The UK and is located in the heart of Southend-on-Sea. Our 70 seater restaurant is open all day for b ... Find out more
Black bull Margaretting

Black bull Margaretting

Ingatestone, CM4 9JA
3.9 miles
We might look like a traditional village pub, but we can promise that our food is a cut above the rest.   Expect traditional butcher's cuts and sea ... Find out more
Le Bouchon Brasserie & Hotel

Le Bouchon Brasserie & Hotel

Maldon, CM9 4LT
9.3 miles
Le Bouchon Brasserie and Hotel is a grade II listed, 300 year old Georgian building which has undergone an extensive refurbishment programme restoring the b ... Find out more
La Romantica

La Romantica

Town Centre, SS6 7EW
11.9 miles
Marco and the team at La Romantica welcomes you to Rayleigh’s oldest independent serving Italian restaurant. Established in 1969, this family run busi ... Find out more
The Great Tides Restaurant

The Great Tides Restaurant

Southend-on-Sea, SS0 7QW
17.1 miles
Built in 1891, the Westcliff Hotel is a unique, historical building which overlooks the picturesque Cliff Gardens and also the Thames Estuary. With such spe ... Find out more
Aspera

Aspera

Town Centre, SS7 5SQ
12.2 miles
Aspera offers you the warmest Mediterranean welcome since 2016. We want you to feel at home with us, take your time to enjoy the finest Mediterranean-style ... 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.