Harlow, a new town in Essex, blends post-war architecture with green spaces. Traditional British fare like fish and chips can be enjoyed in its local pubs and eateries.
Pizza • Vegan • Italian • Vegetarian
"Oh my god, it was a year ago when we visited last. The food then was brilliant, but this surpassed every expectation. The sardines as a starter and the garlic and chilli prawns which we kind of shared were outstanding, I had the veal as my main with black olives and capers in a rich sauce, I’m still dreaming of it, the other half had the seafood pasta, he wouldn’t give me a taste as he hugged his bowl with a broad grin on his face, so took that to be a hit. Dessert I had the lightest tiramisu ever, he had I don’t know what, he wouldn’t tell me, but it was so delicious, he admitted in the car on the way home he had just taken a stab at the desert menu as had forgotten his glasses, but I’m glad he did."
Vegan • British • European • Vegetarian
"Parking is available, and the staff is incredibly friendly and efficient. They also maintain good social distancing measures. The food was absolutely outstanding—definitely the best I've ever had. If you love fish and seafood, the selection here is amazing. If you're not a fan (like my sister, who can't stand it), the options are more limited, but still very tasty. My brother-in-law and I sampled each other's dishes, as well as our sisters' meals, and everything was delightful. The portion sizes are perfect, and the prices are very reasonable for the quality of the food. I can't recommend this place enough! I can't wait to go back again and again."
Cafés • Coffee • British • Ice Cream
"We were treated y the most rude lady on Saturday the 23rd sept. She didn’t even bother to face us to explain why we weren’t allowed to have food outside. I’ve never been treated lurks that before.. PS , her cheap tattoos added to her personality. Never going back . Price per person: £1–10"
Wine • Asian • Indian • Chicken
"The food at this restaurant is incredibly delicious and the service is top-notch. I highly recommend it for a great meal and friendly service. The food is excellent and the atmosphere is wonderful. The service is top-notch and the quality of both the food and service is spot on. Overall, it's an awesome place to eat with top quality food and service."
Pizza • Pasta • Italian • Vegetarian
"I went for a family meal with my nabbon, infant and baby for a father's meal. the dame, who originally cared for us, was too busy to take the tables for customers who still arrive instead of taking the pizza order for us - the customers who were already in the restaurant and have two young children who were clearly uneasy. I didn't want to say anything, so a really nice girl called prasanna asked if I could place the order with her. prasanna was so wiling to help and alert and has turned all the experience around herself. Thank you. prasanna, they do a good work and put the bar with their level of customer services really high. You're a star!"
Grill • Mexican • British • Ice Cream
"I wouldn’t recommend the cheesy chips with bacon bits. There was hardly any cheese or bacon, and they arrived stone cold. You’d be better off ordering regular chips with your meal, as you get much more for your money. The food was just okay; I remember it being better when it was Hungry Horse, with higher quality food and better value. I've visited a few times, but both the food and service seem to have declined. It felt like they were trying to cut costs on staff as well as the ingredients. There were only two people serving all night, and while they did their best to keep up with a busy restaurant, it just wasn’t enough. It might be a while before I decide to go back."
Kebab • Seafood • Mexican • European
"Great friendly staff Great service Great food great atmosphere Great selection of continental breakfast items Great price 10.99 unlimited breakfast sausage wasn't to mh liking but for the money Great breakfast cooked breakfast at Harlow Mill is freshly cooked to order unlike ware beefeater which a buffet type Breakfast which was cold I would choose Harlow mill over ware So you want an unlimited breakfast choose here Can't wait to return I highly recommend Harlow mill beefeater for an unlimited breakfast for 10.99"
Kebab • Indian • Mexican • Seafood
"Firstly we went to this restaurant based on past very good experience, the food was nothing like the standard it has been in the past. When asked by a partner owner how was the food, I suggested “very average and not what it was” I was met with this response “well mate, that’s up to the chef, there’s nothing I can do, nothing has changed” to which I suggested it has, given our past experience. I was then met with “oh well! what do you want me to do about it” The food was dry and burnt, the king prawns are chopped in to small pieces, of which there were a tiny handle in there. The veg curry was mushy like baby food. Saag aloo like dust, forget ordering that. Given the condition of the meat, it was dry and may have been re cooked. We ate what we could and left a lot of food! When we asked for the bill it was extraordinarily high for this level of food. I suggested this was not acceptable. I was told well thats how much it is. Zero attempt to apologise, understand our opinion or make any offer to improve our opinion. At this point both partners are at the table telling us that we are wrong and everyone else that night was happy (2 other people in a big restaurant at 9pm) the partners then went on to include the other couple in the conversation for their opinion! I mean this really is the worst experience we’ve ever had in any restaurant! We eat out 3 times a week and have had no complaints in a very long time, eating all over the UK. Eventually the other couple suggested a reduction would be a fair resolution to the owner partners. Who were incapable of finding this solution on their own accord. Seriously a very disappointing and terrible experience to go through.. ruined our night out and would suggest it be AVOIDED AT ALL COSTS!"
Pub • Drinks • Coffee • British
"Great location atmosphere. But do not order the burgers if you want nice quality meat. They're big and full of gristle. Couldnt stomach eating it all. …More Halyna Yarotska Local Guide·22 reviews·70 photos 5 months ago A very cosy place in the town centre, delicious and fresh food. Nice service. Highly recommended. Photo 1 in review by Halyna Yarotska Photo 2 in review by Halyna Yarotska Photo 3 in review by Halyna Yarotska Photo 4 in review by Halyna Yarotska +3 Jamie M Local Guide·45 reviews·119 photos 3 weeks ago NEW £10–20 This pub is truly exceptional, especially in today's economy where food prices can be quite steep. What sets this place apart is their remarkable ability to strike a perfect balance between quantity, quality, and cost – a rare feat in the …More stuart clinton Local Guide·198 reviews·258 photos 6 months ago Lovely pub to relax and have a drink I had a beef roast dinner it's was fine but a few more larger roast potatoes would have been better overall good experience. Photo 1 in review by stuart clinton Tamashii UK 2 reviews just now NEW Great location atmosphere. But do not order the burgers if you want nice quality meat. They're big and full of gristle. Couldnt stomach eating it all. I'd rather have a smaller beefburger and nice quality. This is cheap rubbish meat and they charge over £12 for this with a thin sliver of cheese in a bun. Dry and yuk. You could do so much better guys....you've got a great pub there but you need to work on your food quality if you're going to charge these prices."
Kebab • Sushi • Seafood • Mexican
"i ordered a cheese burger as a meal waiting time 15 minute they served 2 people before me even if they came after me, bread not toasted and very cold they just put a hamburger into the cold bread not even toasted!!!! cheese not melted at all completely cold and chips UNDER cooked !!when i tell to them they only said can i make another one ? why they should make another one ? why they can't make food properly to people? very disappointed i just left the place . never come back !"
Sushi • Kebab • Asiatic • Seafood
"This restaurant offers great value and fast delivery. We have been ordering from this takeaway for more than 4 years. The food is always good and the portions are decent. The service is excellent, with a rating of 5. We usually order dinner, and the price per person ranges from £10 to £20. We highly recommend trying the Prawn Crackers and Chicken Chow Mein."
Sushi • Asiatic • Mexican • European
"This is my top rated indian takeaway, which I've used for years. Although most people use fast food apps to order, I order from their own website or go there and order and wait. The food is superb and the portion sizes are more than fair. I love the value of the 3 and 4 course banquet meals, but my favourite dishes there are the chicken tikka nan roll, sag aloo, sag paneer, and chicken dhansak."
Food • Chinese • Fast Food • Vegetarian
"Usually use this establishment for Chinese takeaway food only which has always been good and has always been ready for collection after ordering by phone. Fish and chips are an option. Cash only payments and a large free car park immediately outside."
Asian • Indian • Asiatic • Pakistani
"We went to a buffet and were told it was different from others, but it turned out to be a set menu at a high price. We couldn't finish all the food, which was nice but very oily. We were not allowed to take home what we couldn't eat because it was given to a homeless person. Charging an 8-year-old £13 for just 2 poppadoms and a few pieces of meat seemed like a rip-off, even if the blackcurrant was free. Other places offer a £15 menu with more options, which is a better deal. Maybe they should lower the price and advertise it as a set menu instead of a buffet, which suggests you can order as much as you want."
Ribs • Pizza • Chinese • Oriental
"I ordered takeout from Zenz on Saturday night and it was excellent. While it may be a bit pricier than other Chinese restaurants, the quality justifies the cost. I had some difficulty reaching them by phone, so I ended up going to the restaurant to place my order. I only had to wait about 20 minutes for my meal, despite it being a busy Saturday night. As I left, I noticed a line of people waiting to dine in. I would definitely recommend this restaurant."
Cafés • Mexican • Seafood • European
"Possibly the worst experience I’ve ever had in a cafe, as I waited 45 mins for cheesy chips and paid £4.75 to which I had to chase 4 times for but was told they forgot about the chips in the microwave. Given the perfect location next to pets corner, you would have thought that service would be better but it seems as though it’s run by volunteers than actual paid staff who don’t really want to accomodate paying customers. To charge £12+ for pizzas, you’ll probably be waiting an hour for it to be cooked and then the cost of drinks is a bit of a joke. Yes, you’ve got inflation but provide a decent service if you’re going to be charging prices of that stature. Need to get their act together or they’ll lose a lot of custom, not just for them but also for the farm run by volunteers!"
Kebab • Mexican • European • Fast Food
"After a long day of traveling, I was hit with a terrible migraine, and since there was no food available at the hotel, I decided to venture out to eat. It was pouring rain, and I felt very fragile but also hungry. When I arrived, there were some tables inside, so I explained my situation and asked to be seated in a quieter area. Instead, I was directed to a table in the middle of the restaurant, right next to some loud children and under a loudspeaker. When I inquired about a quieter table, I was told the only option was to sit outside in the pouring rain, not even under any cover. After speaking with others at the hotel, I learned that the man at the door is known for being rude. I have no intention of dining at Frankie and Benny's again."
Wine • Beer • Dining • British
"I had a wonderful lunch with a friend. The burger was enormous and incredibly delicious, offering great value for the price! I will definitely be coming back, especially since I've heard they have a DJ on Friday and Saturday nights!"
Full • Wine • Asian • Chinese
"We finally got around to trying here for the first time last night, following getting a couple of recommendations from friends and the great reviews on tripadvisor.The location, is what it is, in the middle of a ageing shopping centre. But as soon as you walk thru the door, you are treated like an old friend, even if its your first visit. The menu is traditional British Chinese food, reasonably priced. But its when the food arrives, that you realise this place is a cut above. The portion size is generous and the food lovely, fresh and great tasting. We opted for a set meal, each of the courses were excellent. The service was friendly and thoughtful.All in all, a great meal, definitely will be back"
Fish • Cheese • Turkish • European
"The décor is mostly dark, with black-painted features and walls adorned with some sort of glittery black paint, complemented by black shutters on the windows. However, the food was delightful, with flavorful accompaniments that perfectly complemented our starters. We especially loved the salads, which were topped with pomegranate seeds and walnuts. Starving, we devoured the delicious pizza-like bread rather quickly, but our excellent server was kind enough to bring us more. For starters, we ordered the scallops and hummus, both of which were wonderful. For our main courses, we had lamb shank and a creamy chicken and mushroom dish. To finish, I enjoyed the banoffee dessert, which I found truly delicious. They also have a fantastic cocktail menu, although we didn’t get a chance to try it. Thank you for a lovely meal and your outstanding service!"