Discover the top-rated mid Essex restaurants for a romantic Valentine’s Day date. These restaurants offer amazing food, service, and atmospheres.
The Little Book Cafe is in Halstead. It sits in a 17th-century cottage on Hedingham Road. They serve breakfast and lunch from Tuesday to Saturday, 9 AM to 3 PM. One customer gave them five stars, praising the food, value, service, and atmosphere.
The Bull Inn has been in Halstead for 400 years. They offer breakfast, lunch, and dinner. It also has a bar, beer garden, car park and event space. They are open most days, closing earlier Sunday. Customers love the friendly staff and the tasty, affordable food.
Whispers Tapas Wine Bar is on Halstead’s high street. The family restaurant is in a Grade II building. They serve Spanish and Portuguese food with indoor and outdoor seating. TripAdvisor users have given it many excellent ratings. Customers enjoy the excellent service and food.
Elena’s Bistro is on Bank Street in Braintree. They serve many foods, including desserts, milkshakes, and smoothies. Bottomless brunch is available. The restaurant opens at 9 AM every day. A customer said the food is top quality, and the service felt helpful and friendly.
Weavers Restaurant is in Bocking Village Club. It was once known as Wildens, rebranding in 2017. They serve fresh food and have a bar. Many people rate it excellent on TripAdvisor. Customers enjoyed the fantastic food, calling it a hidden gem.
Fowlers Farm is a pub and restaurant in Braintree off the Cressing Road roundabout. They have indoor and outdoor space. Brunch, lunch, dinner, and late menus exist. They offer cocktails and mocktails. Numerous reviews rate it as excellent. Customers praise the lovely and helpful staff.
Mrs Salisbury’s of Maldon started in 2014. It is located on Bright’s Path in Maldon. They offer breakfast, brunch, and lunch. They occupy Rose Cottage in the Church House’s rear. The restaurant is open Monday to Saturday. Customers find the food and service outstanding.
Le Bouchon is a hotel and restaurant in Heybridge. It is in a 300-year-old Grade II listed Georgian building. They offer lunch and dinner. Hotel rooms exist on-site. The restaurant opens at 12 PM daily. Customers appreciate the kind and helpful staff and the tasty food.
Luigi’s Al Fresco opened in Maldon in 2019. It serves Italian food like pizza and pasta. They are open Tuesday to Saturday. They have a second location in Danbury. Customers highly recommend the pizza. They say the staff is serious and provides a friendly atmosphere.
The Gardeners is a pub in Chelmsford on Forsythia Close. They’re open daily, closing earlier Sunday. Customers say the food and service are great. Staff members Wendy and Sarah offer smiles. It’s a great place for solo lunches too.
