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317 Restaurants
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Turtle Bay Chelmsford
Chelmsford, CM1 1XB
0.1 miles
Caribbean
Under £30
Vegan friendly
Vegetarian friendly
Bringing the colourful enthusiasm of the Caribbean to Chelmsford, Turtle Bay is located just minutes from High Chelmer shopping centre, making it a great pi ...
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Lux N Lush
Wickford, SS12 9AE
8.7 miles
Mediterranean
Under £30
Vegan friendly
Vegetarian friendly
Nestled in the heart of Wickford, Essex, Lux N Lush offers a refined Mediterranean dining experience that blends indulgence with sophistication. From the mo ...
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Harvester - The Golden Fleece
Brentwood, CM14 4NP
11.8 miles
£30 - £49
British
Harvester - The Golden Fleece is located on London Road in Brentwood, offering a family-friendly dining experience with a focus on hearty British and intern ...
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Café Rouge - Lakeside
South Stifford, RM20 2ZN
18.9 miles
£30 - £49
French
With a combination of delicious food, great wines and a real ambience, Café Rouge has embodied the style and je ne sais quoi of French dining since i ...
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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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Rose & Crown - Saffron Walden
Saffron Walden, CB10 2HA
23.1 miles
Under £30
What we think
"Following a subtle but extensive refurbishment, this village boozer is back in business with a new chef poached from The Cricketers at Clavering(famed ..."
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Clifftop Bistro
Southend-on-Sea, SS0 7QW
2.3 miles
£30 - £49
British
Vegan friendly
Vegetarian friendly
Built in 1891, the Westcliff Hotel is a unique, historical building which overlooks the picturesque Cliff Gardens and also the Thames Estuary. With such spe ...
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The Barn Brasserie
Colchester, CO6 1JE
16.1 miles
£30 - £49
Brasserie
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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The Crown Wormingford
Wormingford, CO6 3AB
20.7 miles
British
Gastropub
Under £30
The Crown Wormingford sits on Church Road in the village of Wormingford, Essex, surrounded by countryside and a short walk from the River Stour. This indepe ...
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The Slug and Lettuce, Colchester
Colchester, CO1 1TB
21.4 miles
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"The bold, brash Slug & Lettuce chain is the antithesis of the ‘best kept secret’ or ‘this little place I know’. It’s ..."
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The Chequers Matching Green
Ongar, CM17 0PZ
10.9 miles
Mediterranean
Overlooking the village green our country pub and restaurant is in the heart of delightful village of Matching Green, a few minutes from the M11 on the Hert ...
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Le Paragon
Leigh-on-Sea, SS9 1PA
15.6 miles
£30 - £49
British
Indian
Vegetarian friendly
Le Paragon, located in Leigh-on-Sea, is an elegant European-inspired restaurant offering a refined yet relaxed dining experience. Situated in the heart of t ...
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Papillon
Chigwell, IG7 6PF
18.7 miles
£30 - £49
Italian
Vegetarian friendly
Papillon is regarded as one of the best places to eat in Chigwell. A friendly Italian that is decked out in timeless, cosy furnishings, Papillon comprises j ...
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Russell's Restaurant
Essex, CM2 7JS
1.9 miles
£30 - £49
British
Vegetarian friendly
Russell's Restaurant is located on Bell Street, Great Baddow, Chelmsford. Open from Tuesday to Friday for lunch and dinner, and at weekends for a mix of lun ...
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Cabros
Colchester , CO6 1TS
13.3 miles
£30 - £49
Spanish
Tapas
Cabros is a tapas bar located on Market Hill in Colchester. This family-run restaurant draws inspiration from Spanish culinary traditions, offering a casual ...
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