Location: Basildon
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Where to eat European food in Basildon: The Best Restaurants and Bars
Find out what European restaurants to try in Basildon. Basildon (/ˈbæzɪldən/ BAZ-əl-dən) is the largest town in the borough of Basildon in the county of Essex, England.
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10. Gambero D'oro Benfleet
Overall Ratings
4 based on 245 reviews
The Gambero D'oro restaurant which is located on the 88 High Street of Benfleet, Essex, SS7 1NA. The restaurant phone number is 01268794869. If you have questions or comments, please get a hold of us in whichever way is most convenient. Ask away. There is
Reviewed By ParsnipsEssex
We visited this restaurant that has recently opened in Rayleigh High Street. They were buzzing and virtually fully booked but managed to get us a table on the day.Lunch time was also busy. Nice menu with 2 courses for £13.95 and 3 courses for about £18.95.I opted for the garlic bread with caramelised onion, delicious and the size of a small pizza ! My partner chose from the Main menu and had prawns that he said were lovely.He chose the fillet steak that was cooked to perfection. My chicken salad with pesto dressing was also very good.The staff were friendly. We did wait a while to get a first drink but they were very busy. It is quite noisy but a good atmosphere. There are tables upstairs also but I didnât get to see them. I would recommend this restaurant and wish them good luck.
9. Gallo D'Oro Restaurant Hadleigh
Overall Ratings
5 based on 78 reviews
A warm Welcome to Hadleighâs newest Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria, We are a family run local business focusing on providing authentic Italian food at great prices. Our philosophy is simple, where cooking is only one part of the story. We place equal impor
Reviewed By Bigaitch27
I have never been here before either in its current guise or when it was the Ancorra but visited this evening with friends. All I can say is that I have missed out massively having lived locally for over 20 years. The menu has significant and varied choice with plenty to suit any palate. I opted for the grilled chicken breast with prawns in a light mustard sauce, which came with vegetables. The chicken was lovely with the sauce not being overpowering and the vegetables cooked fresh and, a rarity for nowadays, silver served. The meal was lovely. For dessert I opted for Bread and Butter pudding and again it was superb. My wife had a garlic pizza bread for starters which was huge and I gladly assisted her in demolishing it. For main course she opted for lasagne which she felt was a little too salty although when I tried some I found it full of flavour. Our friends meals looked lovely and they were also very complimentary. What enhanced the experience for me however was the service which was just spot on. Everyone was so friendly without being over the top, and everything was prompt without being rushed. The atmosphere inside also was very good with light music in the background but not at a level to drown the conversation. The bill too was very fair, working out at around £35 per head for 3 courses and a drink each. In an area heaving with decent eateries we now have another that will see our custom.
8. Pasha Restaurant Lounge
Overall Ratings
4 based on 435 reviews
Modern Turkish cuisine is a combination of traditional and contemporary dishes enthused with integrity of Ottoman cuisine coupled with the culinary influences of Eastern and Western cultures. At Pasha we provide a unique fine dining experience in a warm,
Reviewed By Keeley H
We booked for 6 people for a 50th birthday a month in advance. Paid our £60 deposit. Was excited for our night there as I had been before and loved it. The food was amazing, the staff were lovely and even the owner came out to fix the heater for us as we went in Feb and was in the marquee. So with that I booked this for a friends 50th birthday surprise.. we got there and was seated on a small table that was set out for four... we have to squeeze six people around the table.. we asked the waitress why it was small as they was expecting us.. she said no this can get 6 people around it.. we asked to speak to the manager, whilst waiting the table next to us said that there is no way that is a table for 6 as they wouldn't be able to get off or out of their table if they squeezed another person on. The manager came, raised his voiced and said no. This is a table for six, it didn't matter that it was set out for four and if the table next to us wanted to get up we would have to get one of our party to keep getting up and let them out. everyone was looking over. He was rude and caused a scene that didn't need to be caused. All we wanted was to be moved.. but I guess they had our £60 deposit already, what does he care, right? That's what it felt like. Eventually we got moved after the raised voices and the massive scene he caused. It's such a shame as the owner and staff are so lovely but its put us off of coming again and the guests that we had with us that had never been before said they wouldn't be returning. He put a real dampener on what could have been a lovely evening.
7. Felix Seafood Grill
Overall Ratings
4 based on 382 reviews
Felix Seafood Grill set up in the heart of Billericay. We will also be open for Lunch Tuesday - Sunday.
Reviewed By EmJoShirley
The food was absolutely faultless, quality ingredients and a delicious three course meal. The service let down our first experience here for me. We found all to be very polite but the inexperience of the young waiters was evident. Had to ask for more water and for wine to be topped up as the bottle is kept away from the table, my dessert order was incorrect which meant that my partner had nearly finished his by the time mine arrived. An apology was given but I think this should have been removed from the bill (something I would have done as I also work in the industry). £15 service charge on top was steep for the service provided. I would return as the food was exceptional! Some training and attention to detail would improve the overall experience.
6. Gallo D'Oro Restaurant Hadleigh
Overall Ratings
5 based on 78 reviews
A warm Welcome to Hadleighâs newest Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria, We are a family run local business focusing on providing authentic Italian food at great prices. Our philosophy is simple, where cooking is only one part of the story. We place equal impor
Reviewed By Bigaitch27
I have never been here before either in its current guise or when it was the Ancorra but visited this evening with friends. All I can say is that I have missed out massively having lived locally for over 20 years. The menu has significant and varied choice with plenty to suit any palate. I opted for the grilled chicken breast with prawns in a light mustard sauce, which came with vegetables. The chicken was lovely with the sauce not being overpowering and the vegetables cooked fresh and, a rarity for nowadays, silver served. The meal was lovely. For dessert I opted for Bread and Butter pudding and again it was superb. My wife had a garlic pizza bread for starters which was huge and I gladly assisted her in demolishing it. For main course she opted for lasagne which she felt was a little too salty although when I tried some I found it full of flavour. Our friends meals looked lovely and they were also very complimentary. What enhanced the experience for me however was the service which was just spot on. Everyone was so friendly without being over the top, and everything was prompt without being rushed. The atmosphere inside also was very good with light music in the background but not at a level to drown the conversation. The bill too was very fair, working out at around £35 per head for 3 courses and a drink each. In an area heaving with decent eateries we now have another that will see our custom.
5. The Bell Inn
Overall Ratings
4 based on 599 reviews
The Bell Inn, set in the lovely historic village of Horndon on the Hill, is a 15th Century Coaching Inn run by the same family for over 75 years. The two busy bars have the warm, friendly atmosphere of a 'proper' pub. There's an open fire, numerous ales o
Reviewed By Oz264
Stayed for one night on a Saturday as we were attending a wedding reception a couple of miles away. We experienced a nice, friendly welcome and shown to our very clean, spacious and comfortable double room in a building located next to the main building itself. Had a few drinks in the garden but didn't use the restaurant apart from breakfast. I had the cooked breakfast which was very good an the others had what they said was an excellent continental breakfast. Nice location. All in all a comfortable and enjoyable short stay. Highly recommended.
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4. Aspera Restaurant
Overall Ratings
5 based on 836 reviews
Reviewed By Jboo72
From the moment I stepped through the front door the staff were friendly and attentive.Food was amazing and very well presented. Ambience of the restaurant Was spot onCocktails were insane...Went with work colleagues who have all felt and said the same OUTSTANDING Turkish restaurant Would I recommend ABSOLUTELY â¤ï¸Jen xDear customer, thank you for taking you time to write us a lovely review. We are pleased that you enjoyed your visit and evening with us. We pride ourselves in making every customer feel special the moment you walk through the door.Kind regard Taz
3. Deniz Restaurant
Overall Ratings
5 based on 41 reviews
Reviewed By terrid799
I came here for lunch during the week. Attentive staff, quick service. Lovely special menu. Two courses for £7.95 and three for £9.95 (I think). Really tasty food. I had whitebait followed by a chicken shish with rice and salad. They also bring bread and dips to start as an added extra. Worth a visit. Really tasty food.
2. Magic Mushroom
Overall Ratings
4 based on 888 reviews
An excellent product starts with the careful selection of the finest fresh ingredients. We source local produce whenever possible, our meats are reared at Essex farms and our fish is delivered fresh daily with much of our fruit and vegetables grown at hom
Reviewed By Conor H
Firstly, the service was fantastic - We had a warm welcome and the attention we got from waiting staff throughout was perfect. The service and the lovely decor are unfortunately let down by lackluster food.It was a Sunday so I'm unsure if the set menu may is comparable to a la carte, however I was disappointed with my meal.I started with the soup of the day (courgette and leek) which was a vibrant green; unfortunately the taste did not match the colour. The taste was fine, but every mouthful tasted like cream, which coated my palate and stopped much else getting through. I then had a roast, and got cauliflower cheese as a side. All vegetables (potatoes and seasonal sides) were cooked well, but all lacked any sort of seasoning or flavour. The cauliflower cheese was the biggest letdown, I could barely get cheese coming through as the predominant flavour was once again cream! This was to the point that any of the nice tang you'd expect from a good cheese was completely stifled - very one-dimensional.The desserts all sounded delicious and I opted for a mango parfait. This was creamy (as it should be), sweet and was a nice component that would have been perfectly offset by some sharp fruit on the side - unfortunately the fresh kiwi and mango that accompanied the parfait was coated in a cloying coulis; so I had sweet with sweet and it was too much. It kept the theme of being too much and being unbalanced.Overall the food was cooked well enough, but the flavours were unexciting as they were unfortunately muted by either too much cream or too much sugar and not much of anything else. I would not go back at that price.Dear ConorMany thanks for taking the time to leave a review as feedback is very important to us whether it is good or bad. Thank you for comments which were referred to our Chef Team and I apologise that on this occasion the food served did not meet your expectation.Kind regardsAndrea InceMarketingMagic Mushroom
1. Gallo D'Oro Restaurant Hadleigh
Overall Ratings
5 based on 78 reviews
A warm Welcome to Hadleighâs newest Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria, We are a family run local business focusing on providing authentic Italian food at great prices. Our philosophy is simple, where cooking is only one part of the story. We place equal impor
Reviewed By Bigaitch27
I have never been here before either in its current guise or when it was the Ancorra but visited this evening with friends. All I can say is that I have missed out massively having lived locally for over 20 years. The menu has significant and varied choice with plenty to suit any palate. I opted for the grilled chicken breast with prawns in a light mustard sauce, which came with vegetables. The chicken was lovely with the sauce not being overpowering and the vegetables cooked fresh and, a rarity for nowadays, silver served. The meal was lovely. For dessert I opted for Bread and Butter pudding and again it was superb. My wife had a garlic pizza bread for starters which was huge and I gladly assisted her in demolishing it. For main course she opted for lasagne which she felt was a little too salty although when I tried some I found it full of flavour. Our friends meals looked lovely and they were also very complimentary. What enhanced the experience for me however was the service which was just spot on. Everyone was so friendly without being over the top, and everything was prompt without being rushed. The atmosphere inside also was very good with light music in the background but not at a level to drown the conversation. The bill too was very fair, working out at around £35 per head for 3 courses and a drink each. In an area heaving with decent eateries we now have another that will see our custom.
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