Chelmsford Restaurants

Strada - Chelmsford

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Strada describes itself as 'a group of stylish, contemporary Italian restaurants, serving good quality, simple and freshly prepared dishes'. The statement sums up what this group of around seventy restaurants offers to people looking for good Italian food.

Celebrate Christmas at Strada with 3 course menus for £17.95 or £22.95

Christmas Day Menu - 3 Courses for £40

New Year's Eve Menu - 3 Courses for £35

• Address: 12 Baddow Road, Chelmsford, CM2 0DG (Map)
• Cuisine(s): Italian, Modern
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: £10.00, Dinner: £25.00

Alma, The

Chelmsford has been a long time waiting for The Alma in its present form. The only pub in the town to have an entry in the Good Pub Guide, it offers food to a standard which should take it a very long way.

• Address: 37 Arbour Lane, Chelmsford, CM1 7RG (Map)
• Cuisine(s): Modern
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: £25.00, Dinner: £25.00

Bar & Grill Chelmsford, The

The Bar and Grill in Chelmsford is a nice little place to tuck into after watching a film at the Odeon cinema located opposite to it, or just spend the early summer evening at the river deck sipping on a paradise punch or cranberry cooler.

• Address: Kings Head Walk, Chelmsford, CM2 6FH (Map)
• Cuisine(s): Bar
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: N/A, Dinner: £22.00

Barda Restaurant & Bar

Bearing the hall mark of fine dining in Broomfield Road in the heart of Chelmsford, Barda Restaurant and Bar hits the fashionable note with its walnut floors and subdued lighting. An entry in the Michelin and Good Food Guide is quite a feather in its cap, a couple of feathers perhaps? A set of talented hands in the kitchen are sure to delight you with their culinary skills and diversity, which is in evidence with the number of menus on offer - prix fixe, seasonal and à la carte.

• Address: 30-32 Broomfield Road, Chelmsford, CM1 1SW (Map)
• Cuisine(s): Modern European
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: £21.00, Dinner: £29.00

Blubeckers at The Old Windmill

Blubeckers has an impressive chain of more than twenty restaurants spread across the South East and although the unifying factor in each is the superb food and drink they offer, each restaurant is distinct and stands out on its own, rather than a mindless factory assembly product.

• Address: South Hanningfield Road, South Hanningfield, nr Chelmsford, CM3 8HT (Map)
• Cuisine(s): English, Modern British, British
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: £18.00, Dinner: £28.00

Brasserie at Waterfront Place, The

One could easily become a habitué of dining out considering the burgeoning culinary scene in Chelmsford and The Waterfront Place in Wharf Road is one such venue which holds plenty of appeal - an elegant restaurant spread over two floors, conference halls and rooms, bars and waterside terrace.

• Address: Wharf Road, Chelmsford, CM2 6LU (Map)
• Cuisine(s): International, Italian, Mediterranean
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: £22.00, Dinner: £43.00

Cafe Rouge - Chelmsford

Café Rouge has around one hundred branches throughout Britain all offering a wide range of dishes drawn from the French cuisine. Slightly less than half their branches are in or close to London. Almost inevitably the décor and design of each restaurant differs from the others, but there is a general curtsy towards La France.

• Address: Unit 2, 219 Moulsham Street, Chelmsford, CM2 0LR (Map)
• Cuisine(s): French
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: £21.00, Dinner: £26.00

Crown, The - Sandon

Situated on the village green opposite to St. Andrews church, The Crown was almost entirely destroyed by fire in 2004 and was subsequently renovated keeping much of its original character intact. Although it's a traditional pub at its core, the menu is thoughtfully designed and has a special section devoted to fish alone and yes, diners could have their fill of traditional British fish and chips in addition to breaded scampi, lemon sole, grilled fillet of sea bass and pan-fried skate.

• Address: Sandon Green, Chelmsford, CM2 7SH (Map)
• Cuisine(s): Bar, Family, British
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: £18.00, Dinner: £29.00

Hoyzen

Hoyzen is a charming little oriental seafood grill located in The Three Horseshoes at Chelmsford. The unassuming décor allows the kitchen to take centre stage by serving dishes that accommodate most tastes.

• Address: The Three Horseshoes, The Tye, East Hanningfield, Chelmsford, CM3 8AF (Map)
• Cuisine(s): Chinese, Grill, Seafood
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: £25.00, Dinner: £40.00

La Tasca - Chelmsford

The lively La Tasca chain caters for parties, children's events and family gatherings in addition to anytime dining. These restaurants capture well the warm and vibrant spirit of Spain, and are best known for their tapas and traditional paellas.

• Address: 13-15 Backnang , Square, Chelmsford, CM2 6FD (Map)
• Cuisine(s): Spanish
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: £14.00, Dinner: £27.00