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304 Restaurants
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Pizza Express Epping High Street
Epping, CM16 4AQ
15.5 miles
£30 - £49
Gluten-free options
Italian
Pizza
Vegan friendly
Vegetarian friendly
Pizza Express Epping High Street offers classic Italian dining in a welcoming setting, right at the heart of this historic market town. Located on the High ...
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Oyster Court
Southend-On-Sea, SS1 1JE
17.3 miles
British
Burgers
Under £30
A food and sports bar in central Southend offering quality food, wine and beer at reasonable prices.
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The Robin Hood - Clacton-On-Sea
Clacton-on-Sea, CO15 4ED
29.6 miles
British
Under £30
The Robin Hood in Clacton-on-Sea is a country pub oozing rural charm and rustic character. Our picturesque surroundings provide the perfect backdrop for sav ...
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Bombay Palace Romford
Romford, RM3 0BS
14.0 miles
£30 - £49
Indian
Located on Station Road in Romford, Essex, Bombay Palace lives up to its majestic name. With its ornate, plush carpets, intricately carved wooden panels, fr ...
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Kingsford Park at Bannatyne Colchester
Essex, CO2 0HS
19.0 miles
£50 - £79
Modern European
Vegetarian friendly
Found at the Colchester outpost of Dragons Den star Duncan Bannatyne’s glamorous resort group, Kingsford Park Restaurant is a smart eatery that serves ...
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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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Wagamama Lakeside
South Stifford, RM20 2ZN
18.9 miles
Gluten-free options
Japanese
Under £30
Vegan friendly
Vegetarian friendly
Wagamama Lakeside sits inside the Lakeside Shopping Centre in West Thurrock, Essex. Overlooking the boardwalk and its tranquil lake, it’s a bright, re ...
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Chater's
Saffron Walden, CB10 1 JW
22.3 miles
£30 - £49
Gluten-free options
Italian
Vegan friendly
Vegetarian friendly
Just off the main square in Saffron Walden, Chater’s brings a quietly refined edge to the town’s food scene. Set up by Max and Máire Chat ...
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The Hawk
Wickford, SS11 7RJ
8.7 miles
British
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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Aspera Benfleet
Essex, SS7 5SQ
12.1 miles
£30 - £49
Turkish
Vegetarian friendly
Open since 2016, Aspera has quickly made a name for itself on Benfleet’s dining scene, becoming a popular spot for dinner and cocktails. The restaura ...
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The Barn Colchester
Colchester, CO6 1JE
16.1 miles
£30 - £49
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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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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Sands By The Sea
Southend-On-Sea, SS1 1EE
17.4 miles
£30 - £49
British
Seafood
We specialise in providing wholesome, tasty food in a pleasant environment with friendly staff for affordable prices.Our family-friendly restaurant speciali ...
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The Taru
Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5BW
19.8 miles
£50 - £79
Modern European
Vegetarian friendly
The Taru is a stylish restaurant opening in Buckhurst Hill, Essex, in November 2025, promising modern dining with a focus on culinary excellence and warm ho ...
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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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