Best Lunch Restaurants in Stansted

11 restaurants available nearby

1. Kings Arms

4.4

Awesome(72)

Price: Moderate

• Pub • Stratford

Booked 5 times today

Soak up our friendly service and homely charm when nestled in the heart of the unique village of Mountfitchet. Here at the Kings Arms, we are the perfect retreat to sit back, relax and indulge in our delicious food with your favourite drink in hand. Our traditional pub classics are expertly crafted from our seasonal menus and the bar is crammed with local ales and tipples to tempt any taste buds. Using the most seasonal ingredients and decadent flavours, there's a dish for every desire. Turn your fleeting visit into a welcomed stay by resting your head in one of our four boutique ensuite double rooms. All decorated with cosy interiors and homely touches you'll be able to unwind in comfort and enjoy the relaxing atmosphere in a home away from home.

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2. The Cricketers Arms in Rickling Green

4.7

Exceptional(580)

Price: Moderate

• Gastro Pub • Saffron Walden

Booked 8 times today

RESTAURANT NOTE: Our outside tables are not bookable, they are available on a first come first served basis. Should you wish to reserve a table in our pergola, you must contact us directly please by phone 01799 619260 or email info@thecricketersarmspub.co.ukWhether you’re after a comforting home - cooked meal after a long day at work or fabulous fine dining for a special celebration, we’ve got something for every occasion. Choose from our locally sourced, innovative menu and excellent wine list in our oak beamed bar or stylish restaurant.

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3. Host Grill Restaurant Bishop’s Stortford

4.6

Exceptional(121)

Price: Expensive

• Modern European • Bishop's Stortford

Booked 3 times today

Our modern and stylish restaurant serves a regularly changing menu with a predominantly modern European theme. Our wine list spans Europe and the new world with a focus on value at a great price.

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4. Côte Brasserie - Bishop's Stortford

4.5

Awesome(31)

Price: Moderate

• French • Bishop's Stortford

Booked 24 times today

Cote is inspired by the brasseries of Paris, serving authentic French dishes all day in our classically designed restaurants. We are committed to producing authentic French classics, freshly cooked to order, from the highest quality sourced ingredients.

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5. The Orange Tree - Sawbridgeworth

4.7

Exceptional(1726)

Price: Expensive

• British • Sawbridgeworth

Booked 13 times today

The Orange Tree Sawbridgeworth is Pub, Restaurant and Farm shop located 2 miles from the town centre and 3 miles from the train station.Voted #1 in Sawbridgeworth on Trip Advisor for the last 5 years and winner of its Travellers Choice Award in 2020, 2021 & 2022, 2023 & 2024 puts it in the top 10% of restaurants worldwide based on customer reviews.The Orange Tree serves a varied menu from a wide selection of Steaks to an extensive daily Fish specials board.Famed for our 1kg Tomahawk, Billionaires Fish Pie and Lobsters direct form Cornwall we also offer a large number of Gluten Free options including Fish & Chips.We are sure our menu has something for everyone.Check out the website www.orangetreesawbridgeworth.com where the online shop allows you to buy all the meats we serve here in the restaurant.We also have our private dining room available for private hire at no extra cost and can seat a maximum 20 guests.Ideal for those special occasions

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6. The Sword Inn Hand

4.8

Exceptional(826)

Price: Moderate

• Gastro Pub • Buntingford

Booked 13 times today

The Sword Inn Hand is a 14th Century Free House with guest rooms nestled in the beautiful rural Hertfordshire village of Westmill, a mile south of the market town of Buntingford. With bar, dining room, mature landscaped gardens and charming country inspired guest rooms, it is the perfect countryside retreat for drinking, dining and relaxing. Seasonal produce is delivered to us daily by our fantastic local suppliers, and we pride ourselves on serving delicious fine food and traditional ales. Our friendly yet professional customer service and warm, relaxing atmosphere inspires our lovely customers to return week after week, and welcomes new visitors from far and wide. Owner, Jeremy Lee and his fantastic team look forward to making your visit a special one to remember.

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7. The Green Man at Lindsell

4.5

Awesome(118)

Price: Moderate

• Gastro Pub • Great Dunmow

Booked 5 times today

Welcome back to the Green Man at Lindsell. Now currently under new management and direction!In our cosy bar we have retained the buildings original features and given it a fresh contemporary edge where we welcome both drinkers and diners alike and our tables are available on a ‘first come’ basis offering an extensive range of dishes from salads, sharing planks to wholesome pub classics.Our 70 seat a la carte restaurant to the rear of the property is also not to be missed, with crisp white linen, delicious food and an extensive wine list making it the ideal place for lunch, dinner or any other special occasions. Bookings are welcome and recommended. Please visit our website for restaurant opening hours.We also have a large terrace area and extensive garden to dine alfresco or enjoy a champagne cocktail. We welcome families and have plenty of area for children to play. So come on in and take a look around and we hope to see you soon!

8. The Red Cow

4.6

Exceptional(28)

Price: Moderate

• Gastro Pub • Royston

Booked 3 times today

If you’re looking for a warm welcome and a cosy atmosphere, look no further than The Red Cow – a delightful thatched country pub located in the charming village of Chrishall. The Red Cow pub is now run by a Top 50 gastro food an award-winning chef, who brings a wealth of culinary expertise to the kitchen, having spent five years as Head Chef at the award winning pub The Hole In The Wall in Little Wilbraham, Cambridge before moving on to become Head Chef at The Elm Tree Inn, Elm, Cambridgeshire . Tryfun’s reputation for creating immaculately presented and flavourful dishes helped both pubs to gain the most popular gastropubs in and around Cambridge. Now, at The Red Cow, Tryfun is committed to providing guests with exceptional food and warm hospitality in a beautiful setting. As an advocate of fresh produce, Tryfun is proud of his role at the Red Cow’s as a convivial host and endeavours to make our guests feel as welcome as possibly.

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9. The Cock Inn Hotel

4.7

Exceptional(11)

Price: Moderate

• Pub • Sawbridgeworth

Booked 2 times today

The Cock Inn Sheering - Eat - Drink - StayThe Cock Inn is a freehouse and has been owned by the Bedford Family since 1999, they welcome you to their 17th century pub with accommodation.Food is served daily offering typically homemade Pub food with Sunday also serving a traditional English roast.At Lunch we serve our full menu alongside our popular ‘Two Course Specials’ which are available Monday – Saturday offering a choice of main meal and dessert the chef selects daily for £12.50.Our desserts are either homemade or from the award-winning Tiptree Patisserie.We look forward to your visit.

10. Trio

4.6

Exceptional(19)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Saffron Walden

Booked 8 times today

At our restaurant, we believe that dining is more than just a meal—it's an experience that brings people together. Our ethos is built on the foundation of family, community, and shared moments.We understand that family doesn't have to be defined by blood; it includes friends, partners, and anyone with whom we share a special bond.We are committed to creating a warm and inviting atmosphere where everyone feels welcome. Our menu is crafted with love and care, featuring dishes that reflect our passion for fresh, high-quality ingredients and authentic flavors. Each plate served is a testament to our dedication to culinary excellence and our desire to bring joy to every table.

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Gerard
Northern Ireland •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Fantastic food, the roast beef was so tender and the range of vegetables was amazing. The service was exceptional we were shown our seats immediately, menu’s provided and food served quite quickly. The young lady who served us was extremely pleasant polite and very attentive. Overall our experience today was very pleasant, one we will repeat again in the near future. I have no hesitation in highly recommending the Host, fantastic food, service and excellent value for money.
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Host Grill Restaurant Bishop’s StortfordPrice: Expensive• Modern European• Bishop's Stortford
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4.6
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Patricia
London •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
I was sent the Xmas menu to pick from, submitted our choices but on arrival we were told that was for Xmas day only. They apologised for the mix up gave us 2 bottles of Prosecco on the house and a discount on our meal. I thought this was very thoughtful and we appreciated the service we received nothing was too much trouble. As we only moved here last year and been here twice before it will deffinately be our local where eating out is concerned. Patricia Hammond.
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The Orange Tree - SawbridgeworthPrice: Expensive• British• Sawbridgeworth
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4.7
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Sally
Essex •17 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 15, 2024
The Christmas menu was great, food was fantastic, as was the service.
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Côte Brasserie - Bishop's StortfordPrice: Moderate• French• Bishop's Stortford
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4.5
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Jocelyn
London •4 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 13, 2024
Delicious food and nice friendly service. Good value and quality festive menu. Will definitely be back!
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The Cricketers Arms in Rickling GreenPrice: Moderate• Gastro Pub• Saffron Walden
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4.7
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Victoria
Cambridge/Cambridgeshire •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on Nov 30, 2024
We had a fabulous evening, staff were wonderful as usual, attentive and friendly, the food was brilliant and the ambience was festive and happy without being overpowering!
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Kings ArmsPrice: Moderate• Pub• Stratford
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4.4

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11 restaurants available nearby

1. Kings Arms

2. The Cricketers Arms in Rickling Green

3. Host Grill Restaurant Bishop’s Stortford

4. Côte Brasserie - Bishop's Stortford

5. The Orange Tree - Sawbridgeworth

6. The Sword Inn Hand

7. The Green Man at Lindsell

8. The Red Cow

9. The Cock Inn Hotel

10. Trio

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