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Vitta Bella East Hanningfield

➤ The Tye, CM3 8AF, Chelmsford, United Kingdom

Pasta • Steak • Italian • Vegetarian

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"Went to vita Bella today night with the wife due to not visiting for a while and felt we needed a treat. As always upon arrival we were met by the parking attendant who showed us where to park. Once inside a warm welcome from staff and then given the choice of being seated in the main restaurant or sitting next to the garden room, wife chose the latter. Once seated menus supplied and drink order taken. Plenty to choose from so took us a while to pick what to have lots looked good. I started with the scallops which were perfectly cooked, I was able to cut them with my spoon that’s how spot on they were. Now on to mains, I went for the veal with spaghetti again this was lovely, the spaghetti was cooked perfectly, not under cooked nor over cooked, and the bolognese was lovely, great flavour you could taste the meat not a load of tomato sauce here. My wife had the pork belly as this is one of her favorites here she always enjoys it and tonight was no different. Again the side of vegetables that accompanied my wife’s main were perfectly cooked and tasted lovely I know as I had some (can’t not as they are always perfect in flavour). We both fitted in a dessert tonight, my wife had apple pie which she said was lovely, I went for Coffee semifreddo which I’ve never had before as I’m not a big fan of desert and can normally take it or leave it but tonight I liked the sound of this one, again this didn’t disappoint if you like coffee and chocolate this is a must it was heavenly. To finish off when it came to getting the bill we were offered a completely drink and mints which was a lovely end to a perfect meal out."

Mexican Kitchen

➤ 9 Runwell Road, Wickford I-SS11 7PS, United Kingdom

Sushi • Kebab • Mexican • Asiatic

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"The food was tasty and portion sizes meant a starter and large main left us feeling pleasantly full however... I would unfortunately say that though the waiters were polite and good with providing drinks (using the service button on the table to get their attention), getting food was incredibly slow. We were a group of 10 and had booked a couple of weeks in advance we ordered starters and mains, but despite having a 7pm booking we didn't get mains until around 9pm. It was fine but noticeably slow with no mention of a wait when booking our table, or updates from staff on how long it'd be. It made matters worse as we saw other people turn up after we ordered, and still receive their starters and mains before we had ours. We'll likely go back, but definitely in smaller groups."

The Old Windmill

➤ Willows South Hanningfield Road, South Hanningfield I-CM3 8HT, United Kingdom

Pub • Vegan • British • Vegetarian

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"I booked a table online for Monday afternoon and had a wonderful experience at this pub/restaurant. The front-of-house staff were fantastic—very attentive and friendly. They promptly took our drink orders without being overly pushy. Our food order was taken seamlessly, so we didn’t have to look around for anyone. The food arrived in a timely manner, and both dishes—the lamb shoulder with dauphinois potatoes and the steak and ale pie—were delicious and served hot. The waiting staff checked in with us twice to make sure everything was to our liking and to see if we needed more drinks. This is a large pub/restaurant that we've been visiting for several years, and they consistently get it right. Please keep up the great work; you’re doing an excellent job!"

The Folly Bistro

➤ United Kingdom, Chelmsford

Steak • Vegan • British • Vegetarian

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"While visiting London for Christmas 2019, we went here with friends who live just down the road from it.AMAZING! A typical English Pub as an American would think it to be, yet menu was AMAZING!Even had a vegetarian vegetable dish that as a meatarian I chose because the root vegetables were great ones!The deserts were great and of course the ale, beer, or watchever the current PC term is, was great. Great wine choice too.We had a fun dinner with friends in their 'comfort ' place and it was warm, friendly, accepting of us ignorant Americans, and a great deal.A visit I will remember and if in Chelmsford again, I would eat there again!Great place. Again, the PEOPLE madr it that much better."

The Whalebone Pub And Scrimshaws

➤ Old Wickford Road, Chelmsford, United Kingdom

Pub • Cafés • Steak • British

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"We visited today for lunch and we were really disappointed. The garlic bread starter was not toasted/cooked at all and just tasted doughy and dry, the soup had no flavour. The roast dinner was disappointing, the chicken was pink, the roast potatoes were undercooked and...hard and the gravy was very thin. I had fish and chips which was ok but it was nothing like we’d had before when eating here. I wonder whether they have changed chef or food supplier in the last few months as the quality has gone way down. I can understand a reduced menu but when the food on that is poor, I’m not sure what the point is. What bothered me most of all though was the fact they had taken a booking for 18 people for a baby shower which goes against all guidelines and was loud and disturbing for everyone else in restaurant. I can’t understand how they thought that was acceptable. While I am all for supporting local, I cannot see us returning again. The wait staff were really nice and helpful at least."