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Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5AZ
20.0 miles
£30 - £49
Mediterranean
Modern European
Turkish
Dive into traditional Turkish cuisine at this Buckhurst restaurant. The elegant interior is modern and bold with bright purple and mustard sofas and chairs ...
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Zizzi Colchester
Colchester, CO3 3BT
21.1 miles
Italian
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"Nationwide Italian chain Zizzi is not exactly the last word in cutting-edge culinary cool, but it’s been quick off the mark to introduce some hot ..."
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Giggling Squid Essex
Billericay , CM12 9BY
8.0 miles
Thai
Boom!! We opened Giggling Squid with a big bang in Billericay. It was such a great surprise to have so many happy customers wanting a Thai restaurant like o ...
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The Dukes Head Billericay
Billericay, CM12 9TA
9.0 miles
£50 - £79
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 ...
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Lot Bar & Restaurant
Brentwood, CM15 8JD
9.4 miles
British
Modern European
Under £30
Lot Bar and Restaurant is a family run business offering freshly prepared food from 8am until 10pm daily. Whether you are looking for an informal breakfast ...
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Harvester - The Five Bells
Basildon, SS16 5LD
12.6 miles
£30 - £49
British
Welcome to The Five Bells, Harvester restaurant in Basildon. Here you will find our famous grills and salads; we serve real food fresh, fun and full of ...
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1935 Rooftop
Southend-on-Sea, SS2 6XG
15.3 miles
£30 - £49
British
Situated just a short walk from Southend Airport train station and with ample free on-site car parking, the fully soundproofed rooftop restau ...
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Afternoon Tea at The Barn
Colchester, CO6 1JE
16.1 miles
£30 - £49
Afternoon tea
British
Welcome to the award-winning Barn Brasserie. Our stunningly-restored 500 year-old Grade Two listed restaurant has a reputation for excellent food, fantastic ...
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The Peldon Rose
Colchester, CO5 7QJ
19.5 miles
£30 - £49
Gastropub
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"With renowned Essex wine merchant Lay & Wheeler as its owner, the oenophile pedigree of this 15th-century coaching inn is top notch. The wine list ..."
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Angel Hotel - Lavenham
Bures, CO10 9QZ
29.4 miles
British
Proudly holding an AA Rosette every year since 1995, industry giant Marco Pierre White brings stunning European cuisine to the Angel Hotel Lavenham. Classic ...
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DOUGH&co Woodfired Pizza Halstead
Halstead, CO9 2JD
16.2 miles
£30 - £49
Italian
Fresh Woodfired pizza, Handmade With The Finest Fresh Ingredients, Made In A Real Oven With Real Chefs.
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Prezzo - Braintree
Braintree, CM77 8YH
10.3 miles
Italian
Pizza
Under £30
Serving irresistible Italian cuisine in casual, friendly surroundings, Prezzo uses only the finest seasonal ingredients to create their award-winning pizzas ...
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Zizzi - Brentwood
Brentwood, CM14 4AN
10.7 miles
Italian
Pizza
Under £30
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 ...
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Slug & Lettuce - Brentwood
Brentwood, CM14 4AP
10.7 miles
£30 - £49
International
On Brentwood High Street, you'll discover the vibrant Slug & Lettuce – a welcoming bar and restaurant where your day can kick off with a delectabl ...
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The Hawk
Wickford, SS11 7RJ
8.7 miles
British
Pubs
Under £30
With beautiful surroundings, and a stylish interior, The Hawk in Wickford is a classic meets modern pub, a perfect setting for any occasion. Our chefs take ...
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