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305 Restaurants
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Milsoms
Dedham, CO7 6HW
26.7 miles
Silver
£30 - £49
International
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"A break form the country-house hotel norm, Milsoms is an emphatically a “casual concept” complete with an “ample” outdoor space ..."
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The Haywain Pub
Little Bromley, CO11 2PL
27.9 miles
£30 - £49
British
The Haywain is a warm and welcoming country pub serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. The pub is located just outside the village of Little Bromley, just fiv ...
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Mosaic Turkish
Braintree, CM7 1UG
10.6 miles
Turkish
Under £30
Vegetarian friendly
Step into the heart of Essex’s Braintree centre and embark on a delicious and unforgettable culinary adventure at Mosaic Turkish Restaurant, where the ...
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Giraffe - Lakeside
South Stifford, RM20 2ZN
19.2 miles
International
With a sunny atmosphere and splashes of creativity, Giraffe showcases a crowd-pleasing menu. As well as the signature Giraffe concoctions, diners can choose ...
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Wagamama Basildon
Basildon, SS14 3WB
10.3 miles
Gluten-free options
Japanese
Noodles
Pan Asian
Under £30
Vegan friendly
Vegetarian friendly
Wagamama Basildon is a vibrant and welcoming spot for fresh Asian-inspired dining, located in Festival Leisure Park in Basildon. Perfectly positioned for a ...
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Ego at Running Mare
Chelmsford, CM2 8PN
2.2 miles
£30 - £49
British
Vegan friendly
Vegetarian friendly
Ego at Running Mare is a large, welcoming pub and family restaurant located just off the turning to Running Mare Lane, Chelmsford. Ego is open daily serving ...
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Smith’s Ongar
Ongar, CM5 0AL
9.7 miles
Bronze
£50 - £79
British
Seafood
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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 ..."
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Wildwood Billericay
Billericay, CM12 9BT
7.9 miles
£30 - £49
International
Italian
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"Wildwood is billed as a ‘small collection’ of restaurants – in other words, it’s a chain. Everything about the style, from the ..."
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Smith's
Ongar, CM5 0AL
9.7 miles
£50 - £79
Bistro
British
Vegetarian friendly
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Deniz Restaurant Basildon
Basildon, SS14 1EU
11.3 miles
£30 - £49
Turkish
Here at Deniz Restaurants we are constantly striving to improve our service and quality in order to give our customers the very best experience. As ...
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Gourmet Burger Kitchen Lakeside
South Stifford, RM20 2ZH
18.9 miles
Burgers
International
Under £30
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"GBK, founded in South London over 10 years ago, was ahead of the curve in as regards specialising in burgers & Antipodean flavours – which is ..."
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Mason's Brentwood
Brentwood, CM13 2AA
10.6 miles
£30 - £49
British
French
Vegetarian friendly
Mason’s restaurant in Brentwood is situated on Ingrave Road, just a short stroll from Brentwood town centre. The restaurant is known for their superb ...
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Sara's Tea Garden
Leigh-on-Sea, SS9 2EP
15.5 miles
Afternoon tea
Modern European
Under £30
Vegetarian friendly
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Be at One Chelmsford
Chelmsford, CM2 0LR
0.3 miles
Roll up, roll up to Be At One – the all comers’ bar chain that came into being in the late 1990s, the heyday of the ‘style bar’. Hap ...
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The Merchant Brentwood
Brentwood, CM14 4RX
10.8 miles
£30 - £49
British
Vegan friendly
Vegetarian friendly
The Merchant in Brentwood high street has something for everyone. This modern pub is family-friendly and welcoming to dogs until 7pm when it turns into a li ...
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