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317 Restaurants
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Wagamama Chelmsford
Chelmsford, CM1 1GD
0.3 miles
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Japanese
Noodles
Pan Asian
Under £30
Vegan friendly
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Wagamama Chelmsford is a bold and welcoming restaurant located in the heart of the town centre, just steps from the shops and cinema on Bond Street. As the ...
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Wildwood Epping
Epping
15.5 miles
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Parliament Restaurant at The Red Lion
Colchester, CO11DT
21.4 miles
British
The Parliament Restaurant at the Red Lion Hotel is a warm and intimate restaurant with a relaxed atmosphere in what was once the old Banqueting Hall, still ...
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Wagamama Braintree Village
Braintree, CM77 8YH
10.3 miles
Gluten-free options
Japanese
Noodles
Pan Asian
Under £30
Vegan friendly
Vegetarian friendly
Wagamama Braintree Village is a lively and inviting restaurant located in Braintree Retail & Leisure Park, just off Charter Way. Whether you're visiting ...
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Koryu
Colchester, CO2 7DA
21.3 miles
£30 - £49
Gluten-free options
Sushi
Vegan only
Vegetarian only
Those familiar with izakaya will know that this Japanese dining format is all about sharing (and drinking). At Koryu (formerly Tokyo Sizzle) in Colchester, ...
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The Queens Head Fyfield
Ongar, CM5 0RY
8.4 miles
£30 - £49
British
Gastropub
Welcome to The Queen"s Head Fyfield, a traditional family run 16th century freehouse country pub, beautifully located on the banks of the River Roding. The ...
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The Blue Strawberry Bistro
Chelmsford, CM3 2DW
6.0 miles
£50 - £79
Bistro
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Pizza Express West Thurrock Lakeside Shopping Centre
Grays, RM20 2ZP
19.1 miles
£30 - £49
Gluten-free options
Italian
Pizza
Vegan friendly
Vegetarian friendly
Pizza Express West Thurrock at Lakeside Shopping Centre is a lively Italian restaurant serving freshly made pizzas, pasta, and seasonal dishes in one of Ess ...
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The Skinners Arms
Manningtree, CO11 1DX
29.3 miles
£30 - £49
Our beer garden has a children’s play area and is a lovely spot on a sunny day and we have our own customer car park. We’re great for groups or ...
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BBQ Lounge and Shisha
Colchester, CO2 8HT
22.1 miles
£30 - £49
International
Vegetarian friendly
BBQ Lounge & Shisha is located on Haven Road, a short distance south of the town centre and close to the River Colne. This part of Colchester is known f ...
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Turquoise Turkish Restaurant
Witham, CM8 1BJ
8.6 miles
£30 - £49
Turkish
Vegetarian friendly
Just a ten minute walk from Witham Station, Turquoise is a cosy little Turkish spot on Guithavon Street. Inside, the walls are painted the titular colour an ...
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Harvester - Grays
Grays, RM16 6UT
18.1 miles
£30 - £49
British
Vegetarian friendly
Harvester - Grays is located on Arterial Road in Grays, Essex, offering a convenient spot for casual dining. Part of the Harvester chain, it provides a fami ...
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Middletons Steakhouse & Grill - Colchester
Colchester, CO1 1DZ
21.3 miles
£30 - £49
British
Steak
Our stylish, casual, premium steakhouse and grill is perfect for dining or relaxing anytime of the day. All our meat is delivered fresh everyday from our ve ...
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Salsa Tapas & Grill
Southend-on-Sea, SS1 1NT
17.0 miles
Burgers
Fusion
Gluten-free options
Ice Cream
Mediterranean
Mexican
Pizza
Portuguese
Seafood
Spanish
Steak
Tapas
Under £30
Vegan friendly
Vegan only
Vegetarian friendly
Vegetarian only
Salsa Tapas & Grill is a family-owned and operated restaurant that was founded in 2009. Taking pride in its mission to ensure that every visitor feels l ...
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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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