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304 Restaurants
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The Pipe of Port
Southend-on-Sea, SS1 1JN
17.2 miles
£30 - £49
International
Vegetarian friendly
The Pipe of Port, nestled in the charming seaside town of Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, is a delightful blend of rustic restaurant and respected wine merchant. Known ...
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Vita Bella
Chelmsford, CM3 8AF
5.3 miles
£30 - £49
Italian
Vegetarian friendly
Vita Bella is a welcoming Italian restaurant in East Hanningfield, Essex, and has been a family favourite since its establishment in 2012. Embracing the ess ...
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The Shaw Farm
Chelmsford, CM3 5QY
8.0 miles
British
Under £30
The Shaw Farm in Chelmsford offers exactly what you’d expect of a British pub experience, perfect for those in pursuit of a hearty meal and refreshing ...
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Yak and Yeti Colchester
Colchester, CO1 1TH
21.5 miles
£30 - £49
Indian
Nepalese
Situated at Magdalen Street, Colchester, Yak & Yeti is a top Indian & Nepalese restaurant with over 150 seatings and suitable for dining, private fu ...
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STARK
Colchester, CO5 8TQ
21.9 miles
British
Modern European
Over £80
Located on the idyllic Mersea Island in Essex, Stark Restaurant offers a truly unique and intimate dining experience. Situated in the serene village of East ...
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Quindici
Loughton, IG10 1RL
18.6 miles
£30 - £49
Italian
Modern European
This family-owned Italian restaurant brings comfort together with class and style to give diners an unforgettable hospitality experience. Quindici offers an ...
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Prezzo Chelmsford
Chelmsford, CM1 1GD
0.9 miles
Italian
Pizza
Under £30
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"It has taken Prezzo just over a decade to become a high street fixture. Now with over 150 branches up & down the country, the affordable chain make ..."
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Felix
Billericay , CM12 9LT
7.8 miles
£50 - £79
International
Vegetarian friendly
Felix is located on Western Road in Billericay, offering a modern dining experience with a focus on European cuisine. The restaurant is a destination for th ...
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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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The Old Bell Steakhouse & Grill
Stansted, CM24 8EY
16.5 miles
£50 - £79
Steakhouse and Grill
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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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Red Lion Inn Hinxton
Saffron Walden, CB10 1QY
27.2 miles
British
Under £30
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"Like sister pub The Black Bull in Balsham The Black Bull in Balsham, The Red Lion turns an average village boozer into a top foodie destination wi ..."
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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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Food Shack Italian
Southend-on-Sea, SS9 2EB
15.4 miles
£30 - £49
Italian
Vegetarian friendly
Food Shack Italian is a relaxed, neighbourhood-style Italian restaurant located in Leigh-on-Sea in Southend-on-Sea, set within the historic Old Leigh area. ...
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Bella Italia - Lakeside
South Stifford, RM20 2ZN
18.8 miles
Italian
Pizza
Under £30
Located on the beautiful riverside boardwalk at Thurrock's Lakeside Shopping Centre, Bella Italia is a prime dining destination for hungry shoppers. Boastin ...
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