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Bella Italia - Lakeside
South Stifford, RM20 2ZN
18.8 miles
Italian
Pizza
Under £30
Located on the beautiful riverside boardwalk at Thurrock's Lakeside Shopping Centre, Bella Italia is a prime dining destination for hungry shoppers. Boastin ...
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Black bull Margaretting
Ingatestone, CM4 9JA
3.8 miles
£30 - £49
British
We might look like a traditional village pub, but we can promise that our food is a cut above the rest. Expect traditional butcher's cuts and sea ...
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North Wing Restaurant at Downham Hall
Downham, CM11 1LG
7.4 miles
£50 - £79
Afternoon tea
British
Fusion
Gastropub
International
Magnificent Downham Hall has a history that stretches back to the 1500s - this old country manor house belonged to wealthy families for many centuries befor ...
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Amala Indian Restaurant
Benfleet, SS7 5HA
13.0 miles
£30 - £49
Indian
Amala Indian Restaurant, located in the Essex town of Benfleet, is a culinary oasis that combines the flavours of India with the warmth of traditional Briti ...
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Patisserie Valerie Lakeside
South Stifford, RM20 2ZP
18.9 miles
Under £30
This cake and coffee shop is located in Lakeside Shopping Centre. When you have finished shopping the only way you can relax is by having one of our delicio ...
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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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The New London Restaurant and Lounge
Chelmsford, CM2 0AA
0.4 miles
£30 - £49
British
Located on New London Road in Chelmsford, the New London restaurant offers an enchanting setting, elegant surroundings, with a relaxed, unpretentious at ...
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The Fox & Goose Chelmsford
Essex, CM1 3SN
4.3 miles
£30 - £49
British
Gastropub
The Fox & Goose is a gastro pub in Chelmsford, which was opened in 2012, and has been delighting visitors to its Essex establishment for over 10 years.F ...
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Holland's Wine Bar
Brentwood, CM15 8PA
9.3 miles
£50 - £79
What could be better than enjoying a glass of wine with friends or family as you nibble on some bar bites, taking in a warm, comforting atmosphere? Hollands ...
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The Pilgrim's Korai
Brentwood, CM15 9JP
10.5 miles
£30 - £49
Indian
Pilgrim’s Korai restaurant is named after the Pilgrims Hatch area in Brentwood, where you’ll find the building. The family run business has been ...
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Fatling Hornchurch
Hornchurch, RM11 1TX
16.0 miles
£30 - £49
British
Welcome to the Famous Fatling Hornchurch, situated on the main high street of Hornchurch, a fantastic venue with something for everyone. During the d ...
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Il Pescatore
Westcliff-On-Sea, SS1 1LU
17.0 miles
Italian
The Burzotta family set up one of the first authentically run Italian Restaurants in Southend-On-Sea Essex. The recipes of the old country, the fresh i ...
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The Bull Thurrock
Grays, RM17 6EY
18.6 miles
£30 - £49
British
Modern European
Locally sourced and seasonal produce, The Bull brings you the very best tasting flavours homegrown from within Essex and nearby counties.
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Pavilion Lounge and Restaurant
Colchester, CO1 1QX
21.3 miles
£50 - £79
International
Mediterranean
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The Cricketers - Saffron Walden
Saffron Walden, CB11 4QT
21.3 miles
Silver
£30 - £49
British
Modern European
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"The Cricketers has gained a countrywide reputation, largely because it’s run by Trevor and Sally Oliver – proud parents of pukka boy Jamie. ..."
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