The restaurant is also perfect for business lunches, informal parties and functions and has a menu dedicated to providing exactly the kind of rustic, traditional dishes one would expect to find travelling around Italy.

Notable dishes, made using only the very finest fresh ingredients, include:
 
Risotto ai frutti di mare- southern Italian risotto with fresh squid, mussels, prawns and fresh Palourde clams, finished with chilli, garlic and extra virgin olive oil
 
Filetto di manzo al pepe verde – pan roasted fillet of beef with a creamy shallot and peppercorn sauce served with buttered green beans and garlic and thyme gratin potatoes
 
Pollo con Funghi – Chargrilled butterflied chicken breast with a creamy mushroom and marjoram sauce with garlic and rosemary gr atin potatoes
 
A range of traditional pizzas – each one theatrically spun by hand – is also an integral feature of Strada’s menu. Options include the Rustica, a mouthwatering pizza topped with tomato, mozzarella, chargrilled Neapolitan sausage, oven roasted baby artichokes, capers, roasted Italian tomatoes, caramelised onions and fresh oregano

Desserts are also faithful to the authentic theme with classics such as panettone al forno, a warm panettone bread and butter pudding served with vanilla ice cream and caramel sauce.
 
Strada serves purely regional Italian wines, as well as beers and spirits, which have all been carefully chosen to complement the menu. In addition every table receives complimentary bottled filtered water.

Strada also cater for parents with young children by supplying high-chairs, buggy storage and half portions of pasta.

The Ivory Rooms  located in Billericay offers five different areas, to suit your needs, within the venue.

As well as three bars and the Chantry Suite The Ivory Rooms also has a restaurant. The restaurant is split on two levels with  contemporary styling. The Ivory Rooms serve modern European cuisine and on Tuesday nights feature resident pianist Miguel on a grand piano giving a sophisticated ambience. There are also regular guest entertainers on Thursday nights along with menu special nights on Wednesday evenings providing great value for money.

The Ivory Rooms also hold a civil licence for weddings so you can hold both the wedding and reception at the venue. Take a look at their website for up to date information on what's on offer and what's coming up. Covering a broad spectrum and with a great attention to detail The Ivory Rooms is sure to give you a memorable evening.

La Toscana in Billericay serves authentic Italian cuisine in a modern, contemporary atmosphere.

Renowned for serving only authentic Italian dishes, the soft lighting and décor lends itself well to providing an intimate dining experience. 

The Fox and Hounds is located just outside Ramsden Heath.

The Fox and Hounds  has a small but charming restaurant which can accommodate up to 30 covers and is ideal for birthdays anniversaries etc. The Fox and Hounds also provide live entertainment on a regular basis and host a beer festival in the Summer that is now one of the key events during the Summer months in the area.