Eating Out
Food & Drink
FOOD TRIP The top eating places in Essex as rated on www.tripadvisor.co.uk O Picado “A wonderful taste of portugal”. Good value, authentic Portugese food in this traditional, atmospheric restaurant, including dishes like Carne vinho e alhos and Caldeirada, a traditional fish stew. London Road, Westcliff-on-Sea (01702 300540) Thai Up At The Quay “Fantastic Thai Restaurant”. Authentic Thai cuisine, freshly cooked to order, with all dishes prepared in-house by the experienced chef. Eastgate Street, Harwich (01255 554532) www.thaiupatthequay.com
The Ship “Fantastic, Why go anywhere else?!” Intimate and relaxing restaurant with a welcoming, yet contemporary atmosphere, close to the Quayside. Locally caught fish, seasonal vegetables, and the finest locally sourced meat are prepared to the highest standards. Traditional Sunday lunches are very popular. Kings Quay Street , Harwich (01255 553727) www.theshipatoldharwich.co.uk
The Secret Garden “A Little Treasure in the heart of Maldon”. Keenly priced home cooked European menu with a Mediterranean twist. The Kings Head Centre, High Street, Maldon (01621 850396) www.the-secretgarden.co.uk
local fish. Great value. Chapel Street North, Colchester (01206 765656) www.thewarehousecolchester.com The Bull & Willow Room “Why travel to London to have the best when the best is here”. A fine-dining restaurant, a gastro pub and a little snug where you can savour a pint or watch the big match, all set in a beautifully restored 16thcentury coaching inn. Maldon Road, Great Totham 01621 893385/894020 www.thebullatgreattotham.co.uk The Warehouse “Fantastic experience”. Clean and modern decor and a menu serving up the best of British food: steaks, mixed grills, home-made burgers and
The Mews “Gorgeous and reasonable”. Popular, bustling bar, and a restaurant that offers a modern selection of quality dishes. The menu offers traditional European fare, as well as the more exotic flavours found in Asian cuisine. Nelson Mews, Southendon-Sea (01702 393 626) www.clarencegroup.co.uk/ the-mews Bartellas “Outstanding in every aspect”. Bartellas has something to tempt everyone; great pizza, delicious pasta and a range of sophisticated starters, main dishes and
desserts. Furze Hill, Ivy Barn Lane, Margaretting (01277 355021) www.bartellas.com Flying Pasta “Happy people, lovely food”. Great Italian with a varied menu offering panoramic views across the estuary in a warm and friendly Italian family atmosphere. Shorefield Road, Westcliff on Sea (01702 390250) www.flying-pasta.co.uk Azuma “This is NO ordinary Indian!” Pan oriental restaurant set in 3 acres, that offers the finest Indian/Thai cuisine. Light, stylish modern decor and friendly service make this a treat. Downham Road, Downham, Billericay (01268 711115)
The Green Room “Exceeded all expectations!” The menu changes monthly at this excellent bistro. Produce is supplied by local farms and fisheries, and in the summer months, the courtyard is perfect. North Hill Hotel, North Hill, Colchester (01206 574001) www.northhillhotel.com Zeera “Quality Indian Dining”. Popular Indian diner and lounge with a good selection of Chef & House Specials. Rainsford Road, Chelmsford (01245 352990)
West Mersea Oyster Bar “Best Fried Fish in Britain!” Amazing riverside restaurant overlooking the creeks of Mersea, with a friendly atmosphere and the finest quality fresh seafood. Try one of their fabulous seafood platters, starting at £9.95 for one person, whole grilled lobster, or battered fillet of cod. Not forgetting, of course, the oysers, cultivated in the creeks around Mersea Island. Coast Road, West Mersea (01206 381600) www.westmerseaoysterbar.co.uk
Bangkok Thai “Good thai, good value”. Formerly known as Sangdao, this is a poular Thai restaurant known for its authentic, fresh Thaai cuisine. Hill Street, Saffron Walden (01799 506016) Onyx Restaurant “5 Stars - Onyx has it all”. Smartly decorated restaurant, with booth areas for privacy. Friendly service. Alexandra Street, Southend-on-Sea (01702353662) www.onyxrestaurant.co.uk Chiang Mai Thai “Authentic and fresh Thai! Plus it's ridiculously cheap!!!” Small bu tpopular Thai restaurant serving the freshest food from an extensive menu. Friendly, attentive staff. Southchurch Road, Southend-onSea (01702 312304) The Magic Mushroom “Been there many times, always good food”. Top chef Darren Bennet produces a contemporary menu with a traditional influence, with ingredients, sourced locally and organic where possible. Barleylands Road, Billericay (01268 289963) www.magicmushroomrestaurant.co.uk King Du Noodle Bar “The secret is out!” Informal eat-in restaurant based on the noodle bars and foodstalls popular in Japan and China. A mia of panpacific cuisine from Korea, Japan and China. West Square, Harlow (01279 639854) www.noodleking.biz Elderberry Restaurant “Absolute stunner”. Seasonal Modern British menu that changes weekly using fresh and local produce. Eastwood Road, Rayleigh (01268 777761) www.elderberry-restaurant.co.uk Zabrano “This is now my favourite restaurant in the area”. This eye catching two storey venue exudes modern chic style is a unique mix of a classic bar and a relaxed and contemporary restaurant, with an enticing Italian/Mediterranean menu. Leigh Road, Southend-on-Sea (01702 476999) www.zabrano.co.uk
The selection of restaurants reflects the top ratings on www.tripadvisor.co.uk at the time of compilation. We have not included restaurants that do not fall within out distribution area.
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