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A photo of The Eyna restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(883)
Price: Expensive
• Turkish • Basildon
Booked 35 times today
The Eyna is a new, refreshing, traditional Turkish cuisine coming to the heart of Basildon. With a open-plan dining experience, open kitchen & central bar, we're sure this will be your perfect location for all types of events or casual dining.
A photo of Bella Ischia restaurant
4.3
Awesome(7)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Billericay
Booked 2 times today
Welcome to Bella IschiaA Taste of Ischia in Billericay!Indulge in the warmth and flavours of Italy as you step into our family-run restaurant, nestled in the heart of Billericay. At Bella Ischia, we bring a piece of Italy, right to your table.Having spent countless years in Ischia, Italy, our family has a deep-rooted love for authentic Italian cuisine. We have brought our culinary passion and heritage to the United Kingdom, aiming to create a little slice of our beloved Ischia here in Billericay. We take pride in offering a carefully curated menu that showcases the rich and diverse flavours of Italian cuisine.
A photo of Harry's Bar restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(155)
Price: Expensive
• Continental • Billericay
Booked 4 times today
Harry's Bar & Restaurant is set in the vibrant high street of Billericay. It first opened it'd doors in 2012 and has been through a major refurbishment in 2017 . Increasing the restaurant size and menu changes to a full A la Carte menu including a traditional Sunday Roast, as well as lunchtime time snacks and meals.Harrys Bar is open 7 days a week from 12pm and offers live entertainment on a Saturday evening and a resident DJ on Fridays.The Restaurant serves a range of dished to suite everyones taste. All dished are cooked fresh with locally sourced and supplied ingredients.With its extensive drinks range it really is a venue to eat, drinks & be entertained.
A photo of Lux N Lush restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(16)
Price: Expensive
• Mediterranean • Wickford
Booked 1 time today
Flavors of the Mediterranean. Stunning redefined and finest Turkish and Mediterranean restaurant in Wickford, Essex. Enjoy traditional and contemporary experience with food, cocktails and live-entertainment on Saturdays.
A photo of The Ship Stock restaurant
4.5
Awesome(262)
Price: Moderate
• Pub • Chelmsford
Booked 3 times today
The Ship Stock is a charming village pub in Chelmsford that offers a fresh, seasonal menu and local craft beverages. Reviewers often mention the friendly staff and the great food, with one saying, 'The staff are delightful and I can’t wait to return and try out more of their fantastic menu.' The ambiance is also praised, with one reviewer stating, 'Live music created a great atmosphere and staff made us feel very welcome!' Overall, it seems like a fun place to hang out with good food and service.
A photo of The Olde Dog Inn restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(813)
Price: Moderate
• British • Brentwood
Booked 4 times today
The Olde Dog Inn at Herongate Tye is a picturesque Essex weather boarded inn. Known to date from the early 16th century, the pub has been serving good beer and food for hundreds of years. A wealth of traditional features greets you upon arrival with low-beamed ceilings, exposed fireplaces and a friendly atmosphere.Once again The Olde Dog Inn has been voted by OpenTable diners as one of the best. Thank you so much to all our customers that dined with us and left a review.*Bookings for tables of more than 6 people require a £10pp deposit which will be deducted from your bill on the day. Please note that deposits are non-refundable. If more that 48 hours’ notice is given for cancellation, we will be happy to move your deposit to a future booking or provide a gift voucher for the amount.
A photo of Beehive restaurant
Price: Moderate
• British • Basildon
Welcome to Beehive Colors Basildon. We look forward to seeing you!
A photo of Aspire Community Cafe restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(2)
Price: Moderate
• Café • Wickford
"Aspire Community Cafe," a heartwarming initiative established by Castledon School in Wickford, is a testament to our commitment to nurturing and empowering our students. At Aspire, we go beyond traditional education by providing a unique and practical opportunity for our learners to thrive.
A photo of Quart Pot Runwell restaurant
4.0
Excellent(0)
Price: Moderate
• British • Wickford
We are a Modern yet traditional pub serving a great selection of cask ales and super chilled lager with extensive wine list and a fabulous range of cocktails.Food is available from 12pm to 10pm 7 days a week.We have a large country beer garden with a floodlight and a range of garden games for all the play. Children are welcomeDogs are welcome in the garden when kept on a leadwe have a large marquee available for high from march to November
A photo of Funky Monk restaurant
4.2
Awesome(175)
Price: Expensive
• British • Epping
Booked 6 times today
Welcome to the Funky Monk, nestled in the heart of Epping, where the spirit of classic hospitality runs deep in our veins. Our passion lies in curating delectable seasonal British fare using time-honoured culinary methods. We proudly present an extensive array of distinctive boutique and traditional wines that continually spark conversations and intrigue among our guests.Join us for a delightful evening with your friends or that special someone. On Fridays and Saturdays, we amp up the excitement with live entertainment in our restaurant, creating the perfect atmosphere for you to groove, though we kindly request you keep your dancing feet off the tables!For an even more enchanting experience, consider reserving one of our Suites, allowing you to savour the magic just a bit longer. The Funky Monk is where cherished memories are made, so come and dine with us soon!
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  • Tracy
    Essex •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Mar 5, 2025
    Fabulous food, stunning surroundings, great service from all the team , friendly comfortable restaurant, second time we have been and excellent hospitality both times. 100% recommend this restaurant,
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    The EynaPrice: Expensive• Turkish• Basildon
    4.7
  • Holly
    Essex •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on Mar 3, 2025
    Party of 7 for a birthday. Service was amazing, friendly staff. Food was delicious, dough balls to die for! We had a variety of meals including carbonara, seafood linguine, lasagne, pizza and aubergine pasta and all were gorgeous. Plenty of it all as well! Will definitely be back!
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    Bella IschiaPrice: Moderate• Italian• Billericay
    4.3
  • OpenTable Diner
    London •5 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Mar 1, 2025
    Wickford’s hidden gem! Excellent! Will definitely return.
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    Lux N LushPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• Wickford
    4.8
  • Sarah
    Devon •4 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Feb 26, 2025
    Another beautiful meal with great service, food was amazing came really quickly and service was great even though they were busy with a very busy quiz night
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    The Ship StockPrice: Moderate• Pub• Chelmsford
    4.5
  • Nicky
    London •4 reviews
    4.0
    Dined on Dec 19, 2024
    Booked a table for dinner with a friend, atmosphere was great, really buzzy and there was a live singer. I like the fact that the restaurant is separated from the bar area, we received a warm welcome and were seated at a nice table. The atmosphere was very festive! We were served drinks very promptly, and the service was super attentive and friendly. There were a number of large groups (expected at this time of year) - and our server did say that there may be a delay with our food because of this - but actually it was completely fine. I have always found the food at Harry's to be excellent and this was no exception. We ordered the fish platter, asian pork belly and caprese salad, all of which were delicious. Drinks were refilled and the attentive service continued, which again was very much appreciated on a busy night. Love Harry's Bar it's a real local gem. My friend lives in London and was really impressed!
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    Harry's BarPrice: Expensive• Continental• Billericay
    4.8
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