Sitting happily in between Chelmsford and London, Brentwood is prime Essex commuter belt territory, boasting easy links into London but still far enough from the capital to feel pleasantly rural. Brentwood has traditionally had a suburban feel and in years gone by, most would head towards nearby Chelmsford, Southend or London for their restaurant kicks. These days though, Brentwood has a thriving restaurant scene of its own, extending up and down the high street, and out as far as Pilgrims Hatch, Crow Green, Shenfield and Hutton.
As you might imagine in this green part of the world, Brentwood is lucky to boast lots of traditional country pubs. If you’re looking for the best places to eat in Brentwood, these easy-going stop-offs are a great place to start, offering comforting, accessible food and a pint of local beer at a reasonable price.
Still, food in and around Brentwood isn’t just pubs. Food in Brentwood covers a wide spectrum, from some great Turkish grills to Mediterranean all-day bistros, quality Indian takeaways and upmarket restaurants for celebration meals where you want to push the boat out. Whatever it is you’re craving, you’ll find it - or something close - somewhere around Brentwood.
In order to pull together a list of the best restaurants in Brentwood, we’ve done the hard yards, pounding the pavements and checking out everything Brentwood has to offer. The roundup below is the result - a list of all our favourite spots. Scroll down to take a look, and remember - you can click through to anything that takes your fancy, and you can book directly from the page.