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304 Restaurants
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Zizzi - Chelmsford
Chelmsford, CM2 6QR
0.3 miles
Italian
Pizza
Under £30
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 ...
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The Cricketers - Saffron Walden
Saffron Walden, CB11 4QT
21.3 miles
Silver
£30 - £49
British
Modern European
What we think
"The Cricketers has gained a countrywide reputation, largely because it’s run by Trevor and Sally Oliver – proud parents of pukka boy Jamie. ..."
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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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ASK Italian Southend-on-sea
Westcliff-On-Sea, SS1 1TJ
17.0 miles
Italian
Pizza
Under £30
Book a table at the most beautiful Italian restaurant in Southend-on-Sea, and find out for yourself why our chefs are so highly regarded. They cook with pas ...
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Five Guys Chelmsford
Chelmsford, CM1 1BE
0.2 miles
Burgers
North American
Under £30
The Five Guys burger brand arrived in the UK in 2013, opening its first store in Covent Garden with great hoopla and queues around the block. It has quickly ...
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La Mar Shish
Southend-on-Sea, SS0 7ES
2.3 miles
£30 - £49
Gluten-free options
Mediterranean
Turkish
Vegetarian friendly
La Mar Shish is a vibrant Turkish and Mediterranean restaurant in Southend-on-Sea, offering generous portions, charcoal-grilled specialities, and warm hospi ...
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Jaxon's Eating House
Upminster, RM14 3NU
14.6 miles
£50 - £79
British
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The Jobber's Rest, Upminster
Upminster, RM14 3LT
14.8 miles
£50 - £79
Brasserie
French
Gluten-free options
Vegetarian friendly
The Jobber’s Rest, Upminster is a welcoming family pub and brasserie located close to Thames Chase forest park and Upminster Windmill. The pub is open ...
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Turtle Bay Colchester
Colchester , CO1 1YJ
21.3 miles
Caribbean
Under £30
Vegetarian friendly
Situated between Lion Walk shopping centre and Colchester Castle, Turtle Bay seeks to bring the enthusiasm and vibrancy of the Caribbean to the high street. ...
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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 Leather Bottle
Ingatestone, CM4 0RL
7.1 miles
£30 - £49
British
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Thames Breeze Bar & Restaurant
Leigh-on-Sea, SS9 1JQ
15.7 miles
£30 - £49
International
Situated on Leigh Road, Thamesbreeze can cater for all occasions including private dining, special family occasions and corporate func ...
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Bill's Braintree Restaurant
Braintree, CM77 8YH
10.3 miles
£30 - £49
British
Gluten-free options
Vegan friendly
Vegetarian friendly
Accepts Vouchers
Bill’s Restaurant in Braintree is a welcoming haven for shoppers in need of a delicious break. Conveniently located in Braintree Village, this vibrant ...
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Mevan Turkish Kitchen
Benfleet, SS7 2DD
14.0 miles
£30 - £49
Turkish
Vegetarian friendly
Mevan Turkish Kitchen is located on London Road in Benfleet, placing it at the heart of this busy Essex high-street area. Hadleigh forms part of the wider B ...
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Zizzi - Romford
Romford, RM1 1AU
16.6 miles
£30 - £49
Italian
Pizza
Let's all welcome Romford to the Zizzi family! Built on the site of the old ‘Star Brewery’, Zizzi Romford has used materials and lighting which ...
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