Location: Chelmsford
Top Restaurants in Chelmsford
Best European food near Chelmsford, England, United Kingdom
Find out what European restaurants to try in Chelmsford. Chelmsford (/ˈtʃɛlmzfərd/) is the principal settlement of the City of Chelmsford district, and the county town of Essex, in the East of England. It is located in the London commuter belt, approximately 32 miles (51 km) northeast of the notional centre of London at Charing Cross and approximately 22 miles (35 km) from Colchester. The urban area of the city has a population of approximately 120,000, whilst the district has a population of 168,310.
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10. Le Benaix Bar & Brasserie
Overall Ratings
4 based on 459 reviews
Following in the success of sister restaurant Le Bouchon, the owners decided to open a sister venue in Rettendon Common on the outskirts of Chelmsford City, Le Benaix. A major restoration took place of the 16th Century heavily timbered period building whi
Reviewed By Y1822OLlouisec
Le Benaix is such a beautiful venue with a gorgeous view, serving up the very best afternoon tea in the area! The staff are incredibly organised and have a lovely manner, regularly checking if more drinks etc are needed. They organised afternoon tea for twenty one of us this month and every sandwich and cake was beautifully presented and extremely fresh. They were extremely helpful and skilled in providing both a vegan tea and a sugar free version which enabled everyone in our party to attend the celebration. I enjoyed the vegan tea very much and it was greatly admired by other non-vegans who looked on with envy at the incredibly tasty treats. Thank you Le Benaix for organising such a lovely occasion filled with delicious food and outstanding customer service.
9. Cote Brasserie - Chelmsford
Overall Ratings
4 based on 556 reviews
Our inspiration for the food and design of Cote is a modern interpretation of the many famous bistros of Paris. Inspired by new trends, we are dedicated to serving authentic classic brasserie dishes with a modern twist, using high quality produce at great
Reviewed By keith47
A pleasant enough find, in a convenient location and the service was attentive without being over so.We ordered from the £11:50 set lunch and the Smoked Haddock Croquettes were good and a short wait for the main which was Boeuf En Croute. While this tasted quite nice we both felt the actual beef content could have been of a better quality and a little more. The taste was a little heavy and this inclined us to a dessert, which was a nice round off to the meal.Overall, we by now had had the £13:95 three course set meal, feel this was good value and would return for another visit.
8. The New London Restaurant and Lounge
Overall Ratings
4 based on 533 reviews
Located on New London Road in Chelmsford, the New London restaurant offers an enchanting setting, elegant surroundings, with a relaxed, unpretentious atmosphere, effortless, yet impeccable, service. Our seasonal menus change every 8 weeks and are inspired
Reviewed By Carrie_S1987
We visited this place again for their tasting night and it was just outstanding. New menu is full of flavours and unique dishes! I had king scallops to start with and they were to die for! Guinea fowl beast was cooked to perfection, accompanied with beautiful flavours. I must add service was brilliant too!Thank you ever so much for taking time in writing this wonderful feedback. I cannot wait to share this with my team! We work very hard to deliver the best food and pleasant dining experience for all our guests. Thanks again and we are very much looking forward to seeing you again soon!Kind Regards,Justin
7. Il Palazzo (Chelmsford)
Overall Ratings
4 based on 242 reviews
Our Chefâs combine fresh vegetables, the highest quality meat, succulent fish and top virgin olive oil to create delicious meals that offer the true taste of Italy at excellent prices . And as you d expect from Italian hosts. Our restaurant our restaurant
Reviewed By Stevepdc
My wife and I had a very enjoyable dinner at this good Italian restaurant close to the station in Chelmsford this Saturday evening. The service was great the food delicious and the wine complimented it perfectly, a top night we'll be repeating soon.
6. The Restaurant at Pontlands Park
Overall Ratings
4 based on 262 reviews
Reviewed By soundgesture
I was staying here, but I don't normally eat at hotels I stay at, however I fancied fish n chips which was on the menu..Service was very good and my food was promptly served. It looked great, and was a good size portion. The fish was perfect in a crispy batter, hand cut chunky chips were too notch, homemade tartare sauce and mushy peas topped it off. Fabulous food!Thank you for your kind review and for rewarding us with 5 stars. I am pleased you had a wonderful stay and found the rooms to be large and spacious. It's fantastic you dined in our Restaurant and found the food to be perfectly cooked and delicious. It's always wonderful to hear such glowing reports of the service our customers receive and I am glad you were not disappointed. I shall happily pass on your comments to the team.I hope when you are next in the area, you stay with us again.Jason BartellaManaging Director
5. Bartellas
Overall Ratings
4 based on 750 reviews
Reviewed By DaveJC
We've lost count on the number of times we've eaten here! Bartella's is almost 60 miles from home and eating here is well worth the 120 miles round trip!We've had Easter, Christmas, New Year, Milestone Birthdays, and just ordinary lunches on the way home, yet the service is always excellent, as are the meals, and the camaraderie with Terry, Lorna, Mr Bartella,and the staff make our meals there all the more enjoyable. My only regret that now living in Suffolk and previously living in Chelmsford, we never knew of Bartellas until we moved to Suffolk!We'll be back - again and again and....................Thank you for your lovely review and for rewarding us with 5 stars. I am pleased you thoroughly enjoyed your dining experience with us at Bartellas and found our food and service to be excellent. It is always wonderful to hear our customers enjoy dining with us time and time again as we aim to deliver a high standard in our service, and I am glad you were not disappointed. I shall gladly pass on your comments to the team.We hope to see you again soon.Jason BartellaManaging Director
4. The Cuckoo
Overall Ratings
4 based on 603 reviews
Reviewed By Sandra L
We had a very good meal,the food was excellent,staff very friendly and a really comfortable atmosphere, three of us had lobster and it was delicious.A brilliant evening out.
3. The Windmill Chatham Green
Overall Ratings
5 based on 221 reviews
Situated in the charming hamlet of Chatham Green, The Windmill is a beautiful, real drinking pub, combining outstanding food with a selection of real ales, cocktails and an extensive wine list. Now in the care of Mick and Lydia Binnington, The Windmill ha
Reviewed By ClareUK123
I ate for the first time at the Windmill, I will definitely return! The food is wonderful and the service is brilliant. I'm a vegetarian, there were a couple of options for the starter and one option for the main but boy was it a good option! Cheddar and leek tart with a hazelnut crumble, it was so cheesy and delicious! My family's said, the meat dishes were great too. Dessert was chocolate fondant, again, delicious and beautifully presented!The setting was lovely in the countryside and there was a lovely atmosphere. Everything was brilliant! Make sure you book as it can get very busy. I saw that the was a room for private dining which would probably be a lovely option for a birthday or other celebration.
2. Dante's
Overall Ratings
5 based on 245 reviews
Dante's brings delicious fresh fish and seafood to Maldon. At Dante's you will find modern cooking - thoughtful, precise and elegant food in a relaxed and informal setting. An ever changing seasonal menu for lunch and dinner, with an Italian influence. We
Reviewed By 76529603
Exceptional food with a seafood focus. Easily the best place to eat in Maldon. Nice atmosphere, good service. Really good.
1. Le Benaix Bar & Brasserie
Overall Ratings
4 based on 459 reviews
Following in the success of sister restaurant Le Bouchon, the owners decided to open a sister venue in Rettendon Common on the outskirts of Chelmsford City, Le Benaix. A major restoration took place of the 16th Century heavily timbered period building whi
Reviewed By Y1822OLlouisec
Le Benaix is such a beautiful venue with a gorgeous view, serving up the very best afternoon tea in the area! The staff are incredibly organised and have a lovely manner, regularly checking if more drinks etc are needed. They organised afternoon tea for twenty one of us this month and every sandwich and cake was beautifully presented and extremely fresh. They were extremely helpful and skilled in providing both a vegan tea and a sugar free version which enabled everyone in our party to attend the celebration. I enjoyed the vegan tea very much and it was greatly admired by other non-vegans who looked on with envy at the incredibly tasty treats. Thank you Le Benaix for organising such a lovely occasion filled with delicious food and outstanding customer service.
