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Aspera Restaurant
Diners’ top pick
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Price: Moderate
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Mediterranean
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4.8
(323)
Welcome to ASPERA Restaurant
Aspera offers you the warmest Mediterranean welcome since 2016. We want you to feel at home with us, take your time to enjoy the finest Mediterranean-style cuisines cooked freshly using locally sourced ingredients. Mediterranean cuisine is the food from the lands around the Mediterranean Sea and its preparation and we thrive in bringing this richness to our dishes using only fresh, wholesome ingredients and traditional mix of spices.
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Rubino Kitchen, Inworth
Price: Moderate
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British
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4.8
(272)
Welcome to Rubino Kitchen.
PLEASE NOTE:
We have moved, our new home is:
Kelvedon Road,
Inworth
Colchester Essex, CO5 9SP
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The New London Restaurant and Lounge
Price: Moderate
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British
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4.8
(850)
The award-winning New London restaurant has been on Chelmsford’s dining and social scene since October 2013 and it still is a relaxed yet sophisticated dining venue. The venue is full of elegance and glamour – now more than ever after an incredible redesign in March 2018.
We have a reputation for seasonally inspired menus with a unique approach to homemade food which makes the New London restaurant a special place to visit.
We pride ourselves on our excellent service with a personal touch. All our staff are proud of, and knowledgeable about, our dishes, wines and cocktails.
We offer only the best locally sourced and seasonal British produce including fresh seafood, locally sourced ingredients and foraged herbs. All our dishes are served in the inimitable style that has helped it garner so many compliments and awards since opening.
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Black Rock Restaurant
Top-rated food
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Price: Expensive
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Steak
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4.8
(625)
Black rock restaurant is an easygoing dining restaurant situated across the street from the beach front in Clacton on sea. We focus on a trendy steak and grill menu.
Our menu is inspired from different countries but our speciality here at Black rock is the ‘STEAK ON THE STONE’ the concept is from the island of Madeira amongst other places. The restaurant is guest orientated and the service is relaxed, very friendly; nothing is too much and always willing to assist you in any means way.
Black rock is a great place to eat, excellent atmosphere, great tasting food and we take pride in delivering exceptional service using the highest quality of local ingredients the best cuts of steaks and a great selection of exciting cocktails.
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Smiths Restaurant Ongar
Price: Very Expensive
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Seafood
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4.8
(3978)
Priding ourselves on our motto ‘Famous for fish’ Smiths Restaurants is a name that has become synonymous with fine dining and quality, attentive service. Our restaurants are located in Ongar Essex (just off the A414) and Wapping in central London (near Tower Bridge). Both restaurants boast an extensive menu of fresh fish that we offer to cook in a variety of ways to suit every palette. We also offer locally sourced meat dishes to accommodate those who prefer their food terra firma. To compliment the quality of our food we have worked closely with well renowned independent wine merchants to ensure we have a selection of wines that are the perfect accompaniment to every meal. The only problem you may have a Smith’s is being spoilt for choice.
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The House by Hilly Gant
Price: Very Expensive
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British
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4.7
(1042)
A Chophouse is more than just a restaurant or pub; it’s a British Institution dating back to the late 17th century.
This traditional style of cooking was maintained in chophouses until the late 19th century. At this point, with the world growing smaller, influences from overseas began to bring exciting new styles of cooking and cuisine to British shores. Restaurants evolved and chophouses lost their popularity…
It isn’t until the 1800’s that our story truly begins. Originally operated as a home for ‘wayward women’, and later as a haberdashery, our building first served as an eating establishment in 1982. In the years that followed, she played host to many owners, each with their own unique vision.
She became The Chophouse Braintree in 2015. By embracing the peculiarity and beauty of the building, as well as taking advantage of the exceptional local produce on offer, we have been able to take the essence of the chophouse and give it new life.
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Green Room Restaurant
Top-rated hospitality
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Price: Expensive
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Modern European
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4.5
(725)
The Green Room is changing with a fresh new look, extensive wine list and new style menu with something to suit every ones appetite!
Our Small plates menu will be starting Saturday 11th February.
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Carluccio's - Fenwick Colchester
Price: Expensive
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Italian
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4.6
(288)
Here at Carluccio's, we’ve always been true to our Italian heritage and what food really means to us. The best ingredients, from the best regions, cooked with love.
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Yaz Restaurant
Price: Expensive
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Middle Eastern
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4.6
(54)
WELCOME TO YAZ Your Delicious Escape to the Mediterranean They say variety is the spice of life. Charming choices are at your feet, the moment you enter through our doors you will be met with a welcome only a independent family run business can provide. What will it be today - the Bistro for breakfast and brunch on our cosy Chesterfield sofas or perhaps you will take the winding staircase to our lush cocktail bar for something to sip on over supper? YAZ is all about laidback-luxury with a Mediterranean / Middle Eastern twist, so you can expect great vibes and gorgeous food throughout the day and late into the night. In the same way our venue offers two settings, with the ground floor for a more casual cosy Bistro experience and the first floor indulging you in an elegant evening rendezvous, where you can stroll on to our heated outdoor alfresco balcony to sip on a cocktail of your choice with the Mediterranean sun gleaming upon your face. YAZ there's no place like it.
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Mad Dogs & Englishmen
Great vibe
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Price: Expensive
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Afternoon Tea
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4.8
(2382)
The Parlour Tea Room at Mad Dogs and Englishmen provides a vintage setting to enjoy Afternoon tea. We’ve become renowned for our themed teas which offer an unforgettable experience. Enjoy the eclectic surroundings of this unique venue.
The Botanical Rooms is upstairs and hosts our cocktail bar. Here you can experience Afternoon Tea from Wednesday to Sunday during the day and enjoy the fairy-lit bar on Friday and Saturday evenings. We host live Jazz and soul on some evenings.
The Piano Lounge with it's vintage leather sofas and a mixture of eclectic styled furnishings is situated on the ground floor alongside our Whisky Bar. You can enjoy an Afternoon Tea with Piano accompaniment on Sunday afternoons or sample some of our extensive Whisky cocktails on Friday and Saturday evenings. We have live Jazz performances on selected evenings.
Please ensure you select the correct venue and experience for your visit with us.
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Kara Lounge & Grill
Price: Moderate
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Turkish
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4.7
(809)
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, using authentic recipes, traditional cooking methods with finest ingredients.
Our focus is to provide the highest quality of service available.
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Hasturk
Great budget-friendly spot
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Price: Moderate
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Turkish
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4.7
(601)
Here at Hasturk, we have over 20 years experience in the restaurant industry. We are well versed in good hospitality and serving fresh, handmade food.
We’ve used experiences from our own heritage and traditional food back home to create our menu for the much loved Turkish which is now widely known.
With an array of meat dishes to freshly caught seafood and wide selection of authentic appetisers, you can be assured everything at Hasturk is carefully sourced and deliciously prepared and meets our standards.
Hasturk is a family run, Turkish restaurant with a modern twist. We aim to serve our customers the very best of Turkish cuisine, welcoming everyone in with open arms. We’re ready to offer you a dining experience that you’ll remember!
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Zukoa Chelmsford
Price: Expensive
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Grill
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4.6
(19)
Zukoa was founded on the belief that luxury dining can be served at affordable prices.
That’s why we offer our customers the very best value for exceptional food and drink.
Locally sourced ingredients are used where possible, cooked with care and the Zukoa flair.
Our versatile venue offers a relaxed yet luxury experience and includes our exclusive Zukoa private hire area.
Whether you are stopping by for lunch with the family, a group celebration, business meeting or special night out Zukoa has got you covered.
We are also late night bar that offers a selection of high end cocktails and premium drinks.
What ever you are looking for Zukoa is the only place to go, from affordable set lunch, seafood and meat sharing boards to bottomless brunch.
We look forward to welcoming you!

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Frequently asked questions

Healthy restaurants located in Essex include Hasturk, The Anchor Danbury and Kara Lounge & Grill

Restaurants with gluten-free options in Essex are The Bull Brentwood, Le Bouchon Brasserie & Hotel and Mad Dogs & Englishmen

The most romantic restaurant in Essex is The House by Hilly Gant

Restaurants in Essex with a great view include North Wing Restaurant, The Anchor Danbury and Boatyard Eatery

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