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304 Restaurants
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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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Harvester - The Beehive
Ilford, IG4 5DR
20.7 miles
£30 - £49
British
Vegan friendly
Vegetarian friendly
Harvester - The Beehive is located on Beehive Lane in Ilford, offering a casual dining experience with a focus on family-friendly meals. It is part of the H ...
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Grain Colchester
Essex, CO1 1DZ
21.3 miles
£30 - £49
International
Colchester in Essex might not exactly be considered a thriving hub of cutting-edge cuisine, but the folk behind small plates restaurant Grain are keen to pr ...
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The Starr Inn, Dunmow
Dunmow, CM6 1AX
10.7 miles
£30 - £49
British
Seafood
Vegetarian friendly
Set within a 16th-century coach house in Dunmow, with a pitched conservatory ceiling, The Starr Inn has been transformed into a beautiful spot for casual bu ...
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The Bull Brentwood
Essex, CM14 5LZ
11.9 miles
£30 - £49
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The Lion & Lamb
Little Canfield, CM6 1SR
12.0 miles
British
Under £30
Situated on the B1256 at Little Canfield close to Stansted Airport, The Lion & Lamb offers the perfect venue to savour some first class food in an idyll ...
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The Nags Head - Brentwood
Brentwood, CM14 5ND
12.0 miles
British
Under £30
Vegan friendly
With beautiful surroundings, and a stylish interior, The Nags Head in Brentwood is a classic meets modern pub, a perfect setting for any occasion. Our chefs ...
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Anatolian Restaurant
South Benfleet, SS7 5HA
13.0 miles
Mediterranean
Turkish
Under £30
Vegetarian friendly
Anatolian Restaurant in South Benfleet is every bit the local Turkish grill house, serving up a range of hot and cold mezze dishes as well as flame-kissed m ...
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Salaam Namaste Epping
Epping, CM16 7EX
16.4 miles
Indian
Welcome to Salaam Namaste, our mission is to be the best Indian restaurant in Greater Essex; at Salaam Namaste we take pride in providing a unique dining ex ...
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Kara Lounge & Grill
Grays, RM16 6HH
18.6 miles
£30 - £49
Turkish
We are proud to serve you one of the healthiest and most well-balanced Turkish and Mediterranean food in Essex. Our dishes are prepared freshly upon order, ...
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The Hoop
Stock, CM4 9BD
4.9 miles
£30 - £49
British
Gastropub
Vegan friendly
Vegetarian friendly
The Hoop is a historic gastropub located on the High Street in Stock, set in the heart of this picturesque village. Stock is known for its traditional archi ...
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The Bell Inn - Stanford-le-Hope
Stanford-le-Hope, SS17 8LD
14.8 miles
£30 - £49
Gastropub
What we think
" With an atmosphere that's like a cross between a Paris wine bar & a London pub, it’s no wonder that this lively pub-brasserie-restaurant is cons ..."
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The Peterboat
Leigh-on-sea, SS9 2EN
15.5 miles
£30 - £49
Fish and chips
Gluten-free options
Modern European
Vegetarian friendly
The Peterboat is a beloved seafood restaurant, bar, and pub in the picturesque town of Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, offering a delightful blend of traditional Briti ...
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Afternoon Tea at The Barn
Colchester, CO6 1JE
16.1 miles
£30 - £49
Afternoon tea
British
Set in the picturesque village of Great Tey, just outside Colchester, The Barn offers a charming countryside retreat for those seeking a quintessential afte ...
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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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