My girl friend and I really love to eat here, the place is just so warm and welcoming. The food is fantastic and we can always be sure of a high standard every time. We have decided to make this our regualar night out.
Thank you for such a pleasant evening.,
B.Boring and M.E. Woodcock.

The best very happy

Went for a meal Saturday afternoon and was really pleased. Have only previously been here for evening drinks so was expecting food to be a little like Yates or Lakota / Edwards. But it is much much nicer than any other bar restaurant in Chelmsford - although also much more expensive!

The afternoon started poorly and went downhill. The wine was warm when if arrived, they kindly changed this with apologies. The starter was advertised as retro prawn cocktail. Perhaps by retro they mean the tired poor quality prawns has been in the fridge since the 1980s. The main Arrived and the presentation was excellent it's a shame the frozen and precooked cod wouldn't have been welcome at captain Birdseyes table. The orange coloured green curry impressed nobody but the kitchen hand who had obviously been picked every ounce of meat from the chicken thighs and legs to fill the meat content. We waited for 20 mins for being asked if we would like dessert before giving up and going to the till to ask for the bill. Worst meal I have had in years. Service was good when you seen someone. Try KFC or even burger king instead their food is fresher.

nothing special typical branded bar

A friend of mine and I stayed here on a rambling tour. The accomodation was adequate although the room we stayed in had an overwhelming smell of feet. The food we had was greasy and overcooked, most especialy the breakfast. Not very nice or appetising. My companion could not eat the breakfast I'm afraid as it was just too greasy. The staff are not warm at all and it all just seemed too much effort for them. I really enjoyed my tour of the area and would definitely come to Manningtree and Mistley again to explore the area further, but will decidedly give this establishment a miss and find somewhere more welcoming. The best and only positive point of this establishment that I can proffer is the views and location only. The Dedham Vale is most spectacular.

well i realy think these people that think this is the best place in essex realy need to get out more not only did the food all look the same it flavours were all the same the toilet was shared and right next to the kitchen no way would i recommend this place to any one

Friday 13th. The pub was really busy with a friendly atmosphere and good 'banter' amongst the various groups. I had the special - Chicken Balti which was excellent and my partner had the Ham, Egg and Chips - good honest, home cooked food. We will definitely be back.

Have been to Baumann's a few times over the years and really had an enjoyable experience - excellent food, wine and service. My last visit however has put me off ever returning:
The restaurant was half empty but all guests were packed into the front section of the restaurant with very little room and near enough for fellow diners to over hear conversations.
Unimaginative selection of food on the menu.
Main dishes had to be sent back to the kitchen because they were either cold or not cooked to the requested specification.
Service was very slow - so much so that we didn't stay for coffee - and waiting staff were unattentive.

booked this for 20 people at short notice, food was lovely we had the carvery, lovely portions, service was friendly and staff were helpful, the deserts we're delicious and enjoyed by all,
the was a very large garden with tonnes off stuff for kids bouncy castles,ball pits climbing frames etc, fantastic for me and my 3 kids, kept them entertained all day, only found this by chance as the nearby toby carvery didnt accept bookings, we will definately be returning..A*