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317 Restaurants
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Fox Inn
Braintree
16.2 miles
Under £30
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"The very picture of a quaint, 16th-century village pub (complete with village green and duck pond), The Fox feeds and waters its customers with honest ..."
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Lara Bistro Grill & Bar
Benfleet, SS7 2DD
14.0 miles
£50 - £79
Mediterranean
Lara Bistro Grill & Bar brings Mediterranean-inspired dining to an elegant all-day setting, serving everything from leisurely breakfasts and weekend bru ...
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Il Pescatore
Westcliff-On-Sea, SS1 1LU
17.0 miles
Italian
Il Pescatore, located in Southend-on-Sea, Essex, offers a delightful Italian dining experience with a coastal twist. Nestled just a stone’s throw from ...
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Ask Italian Colchester
Colchester, CO1 1DZ
21.3 miles
£30 - £49
Gluten-free options
Italian
Vegan friendly
Vegetarian friendly
It is easy to see why this Ask Italian, located in the historical town of Colchester, look as cosy and homey as it does – it is a converted house afte ...
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Kosthuree
Billericay, CM12 9AX
7.8 miles
Indian
Under £30
Vegetarian friendly
There are plenty of Asian cuisine restaurants to choose from in Essex, but amongst all of the options, Kosthuree, located on High Street in Basildon is defi ...
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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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Shabash Indian
Leigh-on-Sea, SS9 1AG
15.6 miles
£30 - £49
Indian
Vegetarian friendly
Shabash Indian is an established Indian restaurant offering a menu built around traditional Indian cuisine and popular dishes from across the subcontinent. ...
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Delhi Live
Romford, RM1 2JH
16.5 miles
Indian
Under £30
Our passion is an authentic Indian restaurant offering dining experiences to satisfy all aspects of fine cuisine: wine selection, service, ambience and atmo ...
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Las Iguanas - Lakeside
South Stifford, RM20 2ZH
19.7 miles
South American
Walk through the doors of Las Iguanas and find yourself transported to Latin America, full of rich, vibrant colours, quirky features and custom-made wood ...
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Zizzi - Chelmsford
Chelmsford, CM2 6QR
0.3 miles
Italian
Pizza
Under £30
Chelmsford is the birthplace of radio, and as we're sure you know, we love to get a bit of local inspiration into our design for restaurants. Inside our Che ...
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Elena's Bistro
Braintree, CM7 1UG
10.6 miles
£30 - £49
Bistro
British
Vegetarian friendly
Elena's Bistro is a welcoming dining spot located in the heart of Essex, offering a relaxed and inviting atmosphere. Nestled within the picturesque surround ...
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Farand Bar & Kitchen
Waltham Abbey, EN9 1EE
20.4 miles
£30 - £49
British
Located in the heart of Waltham Abbey, FARAND creates a calming early evening ambience, playing good music and delivering amazing experience by food and dr ...
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Zorba The Greek Taverna - Chelmsford
Town Centre, CM1 1TS
0.1 miles
£30 - £49
Greek
Mediterranean
Vegetarian friendly
Zorba The Greek Taverna is located in Chelmsford’s town centre, offering a taste of traditional Greek cuisine. It is conveniently situated for those e ...
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Bella Ischia
Billericay, CM12 9AX
7.8 miles
£30 - £49
Italian
Vegan friendly
Vegetarian friendly
Bella Ischia is a charming, family-run Italian restaurant located in Billericay, Essex. Inspired by the sun-soaked island of Ischia, the restaurant brings a ...
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Osborne's Cafe & Seafood Merchant
Leigh-on-Sea, SS9 2ER
15.4 miles
British
Under £30
Osborne’s in Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, is a beloved local spot that serves as both a seafood café and a merchant, renowned for its fresh, high-quali ...
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