http://www.essexrestaurants.com/ 198-1354 http://www.essexrestaurants.com/braintree-venues/braintree-pubs/the-green-dragon-youngs-end-essex.html the pub was virtually empty however the staff leave a lot to be desired i do NOT wish to spend my weekend listening to staff moaning about staff rotas and mgt when i am eating. it wld of been nice for them to see if food was ok and to clear the table from previous reviews i think this place needs help with customer service issues. i will not be recommending and will not be going back in forseeable future. ]]> Sat, 10 Mar 2012 17:53:07 +0000 198-1347 http://www.essexrestaurants.com/braintree-venues/braintree-pubs/the-green-dragon-youngs-end-essex.html Having arrived at the pub, eagerly awaiting a much anticipated roast dinner, we were very disappointed with the meagre offering, which consisted of two child~size roast potatoes, a desert spoonful of mash. and paltry serving of meat and vegetables, this was an adult size dinner, so goodness knows what child portions were like, given the relative cheap cost of buying in vegetables and potatos there is really no excuse for such a poor meal, friendly staff and quick service were a bonus, but as such the meal was a letdown which has rather put us off going for 2nd time lucky! ]]> Sun, 04 Mar 2012 17:04:00 +0000 297-1342 http://www.essexrestaurants.com/braintree-venues/braintree-pubs/the-onley-arms-stisted-essex.html Visited here while on a walk and had some lunch and those with us had some ale - the best they had tasted apparently. I had a hot drink and companions had wine - again a lovely drink and all very reasonably priced, especially for a country pub. The landlord was extremely welcoming as was the fire, and explained all the history of the village when we asked - even had photos to show us. A wonderful couple of hours well spent. The food was bar food and home made and absolutely lovely. Well worth a visit if passing by. ]]> Wed, 29 Feb 2012 16:40:34 +0000 297-1336 http://www.essexrestaurants.com/braintree-venues/braintree-pubs/the-onley-arms-stisted-essex.html On reading the previous review I felt I had to add my comments as I was very surprised by the remarks. The Onley Arms is a village community pub and does not pretend to be anything else. The ales are always excellent as is the welcome we receive on every visit and the log fire in the Winter is lovely. This is not a food pub but does offer some places to eat with basic bar food on offer - and some home-made specials. I have sampled the home made cottage pie which is gorgeous as arehe omellettes - always large portions and very reasonably priced. Both the landlord and landlady are always polite and show an interest in their customers. They offer live music and other entertainment and I do feel that this website is misleading. Should you be looking to dine a la carte this is not the place, but if you are looking for a warm welcome to feel part of the atmosphere with excellent drinks on offer and snacks to eat then this is the place. They also allow dogs on leads in the pub and children are welcome also. If you are visiting nearby please give it a try - it will be worth it! ]]> Sun, 26 Feb 2012 14:18:44 +0000 198-1312 http://www.essexrestaurants.com/braintree-venues/braintree-pubs/the-green-dragon-youngs-end-essex.html It seemed such a nice place, and to be fair the front of house staff were welcoming. HOWEVER, having to wait nearly an hour for starters on a not terribly busy Saturday lunchtime rather spoiled the enjoyment especially as we were with an elderly parent. The starters were OK, but the main courses were pretty average, and the helping of vegetables with the casserole was derisory. GK need to get their act together. I certainly won't be rushing back. The toilets were quite nice though! ]]> Mon, 30 Jan 2012 20:35:49 +0000 97-1302 http://www.essexrestaurants.com/braintree-venues/braintree-restaurants/la-piazza-braintree-essex.html I really recommend this restaurant! I have eating there lots of times and enjoy it every time. Great friendly staff who really know there stuff when it comes to high quality food. There is always a great selection of specials and lots of fresh fish. I recommend the mussels. ]]> Tue, 17 Jan 2012 18:06:07 +0000 198-1294 http://www.essexrestaurants.com/braintree-venues/braintree-pubs/the-green-dragon-youngs-end-essex.html We pre-booked a table for 16 four days prior to my daughters birthday, we all arrived around the same time at 6.30pm, the waitress greeted us and took us to our table which was lovely, also the waitress was very polite and helpful, she took our drinks order, which arrived 15mins later, then she then took our food order at 7pm, our starters after half an hour still hadnt arrived but we were then told they didnt have some of it,then another 15 mins went by then they turned up, the food was terrible, then the mains arrived lasagne was burnt, and so on, the manageress was in the end tryin to fob us of with explanations, and excuses of the bad food and service, they also had a £4-95 promotion running on lasagne, but we were given the bill we were charged £7-45 and again no appology for that mistake all in all it was a disater from start to finish nearly 3 n a half hrs to eat a 3 coursemeal for the most part was uneatable, most of us in the party were either cooks or chefs n waitresses, and if we gave service like that we would have been given warnings, i highly recommend people with parties of more than 2 not to bother going to this pub under this management!!!!! ]]> Wed, 11 Jan 2012 18:24:06 +0000 198-1287 http://www.essexrestaurants.com/braintree-venues/braintree-pubs/the-green-dragon-youngs-end-essex.html This pub has recently changed hands (autumn 2011) and has much improved. It has been completely refurbished so give it a try. We are going back for our fourth meal there in two months and will continue going there while they maintain this standard. A good local pub with good food. ]]> Tue, 27 Dec 2011 11:45:15 +0000 108-1285 http://www.essexrestaurants.com/braintree-venues/braintree-restaurants/baumann-s-brasserie-coggeshall-essex.html First time visit and was pleased with welcome and overall surroundings, but a little chilly while we had pre dinner drinks. Cannot fault the food very tasty and well presented. Though the portion of french bread with famous brasserie oil was very stingy, come on guys thats not the French way! While service was good we felt rushed and the staff kept interrupting us. Could do better for the price we felt. ]]> Sun, 18 Dec 2011 08:09:19 +0000 118-1270 http://www.essexrestaurants.com/braintree-venues/braintree-restaurants/timbers-restaurant-blake-end-essex.html Best Sunday Lunch - just like "Mums". Only place to eat for constantly excellent food and service. ]]> Sat, 19 Nov 2011 11:32:42 +0000 420-1234 http://www.essexrestaurants.com/braintree-venues/braintree-pubs/the-george-inn.html Where do I start with The George? Saturday night & I was the only table at half past seven should have told me to walk away but I was hungry, I wish I had stayed that way. The Staff where concentrating more on there mobile phones than the menu or the customers, but the biggest disappointment was the food. The Pork was served not as described on the menu & my duck was tasteless & surrounded by soggy fat! The Eton mess contained 2 tiny pieces of meringue & tinned strawberry's even though our waitress between texting told us they only use fresh strawberry's!!! Will definitely not be returning to this once destination pub. ]]> Wed, 21 Sep 2011 22:28:48 +0100 97-1197 http://www.essexrestaurants.com/braintree-venues/braintree-restaurants/la-piazza-braintree-essex.html This restaurant is probably one of the best restaurants in the area (Braintree essex). The menu is very good with good examples of Italian food (not just Pizza and pasta - but they obviously have these as well). The Food is excellent especially the fresh seafood - which is a change as many of the local Italians (such as Prezzos, Tuttis etc) are chain establishments where most of the food is simplistic and kept in the freezer. It was good to find a restaurant that knows quality ingredients and how to cook them well. La Piazza is located on Rayne Road (so is fairly central in Braintree Town) - Ample parking is available at the local supermarket. There is a small bar at the entrance - which goes up stairs to 3 rooms - It is a beautiful building with old beams and stonework. The food was exceptional and the wine list contained most of the popular Italian Classics with a few special vintages. Overall you will not find it hard to get something to compliment your food selection. I would like to say keep up the good work - this is my second visit and I am more than happy to recommend this restaurant to my friends - the best restaurant in the area - definitely ]]> Sun, 24 Jul 2011 16:54:25 +0100 97-1049 http://www.essexrestaurants.com/braintree-venues/braintree-restaurants/la-piazza-braintree-essex.html is the person who wrote the amaizing review related to the owners must be the food was ok but nothing you could not buy in tesco and heat in microwave would i return no its cheaper in tesco ]]> Wed, 11 May 2011 13:00:56 +0100 108-940 http://www.essexrestaurants.com/braintree-venues/braintree-restaurants/baumann-s-brasserie-coggeshall-essex.html 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. ]]> Tue, 17 Aug 2010 13:21:49 +0100 97-916 http://www.essexrestaurants.com/braintree-venues/braintree-restaurants/la-piazza-braintree-essex.html moved to braintree about a year ago - one of the reasons was because of this restaurant. The food is amazing, with friendly efficient service. Very popular in the evenings. It is a family run restaurant, the owner/ chef cooks everything fresh to order, evening going up to London to buy fresh fish from Billinsgate. I can not recommend this restaurant enough, we eat here at least once a month and I have never been disappointed. ]]> Sun, 01 Aug 2010 17:51:13 +0100 198-868 http://www.essexrestaurants.com/braintree-venues/braintree-pubs/the-green-dragon-youngs-end-essex.html We used to go here when visiting family in the area so we decided to try it with a group of 15. The decor an atmosphere were OK and the staff generally friendly but the food and price were not good. My starter cost £5 and consisted of half a piece of bacon a very small chopped field mushroom and a tiny tasteless poached egg. My main was desribed as lamb shank with braised vegetables and so the sliced half a carrot was a bit of a let down. The lamb was OK. The custard served with the desserts was thinner than any I 've ever seen and the cold desserts seem to take longer to arrive than the hot food which seemed rather odd. Overall a very disappointing experience that we will not be repeating. ]]> Mon, 31 May 2010 11:37:35 +0100 198-833 http://www.essexrestaurants.com/braintree-venues/braintree-pubs/the-green-dragon-youngs-end-essex.html The ambience at the Green Dragon is fine and it has a cosy feel to it. Consequently, that initial feeling promises something good. Sadly, it didn't deliver at all on the critical element - the dining experience, when we went for lunch.

Now, I don't like to be rushed by a restaurant but the service, despite the place being all but empty (not a good sign at a weekend?), was extremely slow; albeit quite friendly.

When the food was served up, portions and offerings overall were less than generous, especially when you consider the price. I have eaten much better food for far less at an equivalent competitor pub/restaurant nearby. The food itself was broadly ok but nothing special though one of our party disliked the salmon which was served up with a somewhat slimy skin. None of this was helped by a pretty costly experience given the quality of food and service.

So not a recommendation and we won't be going back. All in all I'd recommend you avoid. ]]> Sun, 02 May 2010 10:02:30 +0100 97-817 http://www.essexrestaurants.com/braintree-venues/braintree-restaurants/la-piazza-braintree-essex.html Slow service, mediocre food very lacklustre. We shall not return. ]]> Sun, 25 Apr 2010 18:45:24 +0100 140-763 http://www.essexrestaurants.com/braintree-venues/braintree-restaurants/aroma-restaurant-braintree-essex.html booked a table here for 8 people for sunday 21/02/10 it was my sisters birthday so special occasion, arrived 15 mins early to be told by the manager oh i forgot to book your table he then walked off we stood there for 5 mins when he came back he said have no table i forgot, no sorry very rude for a manager needs more customer service training, as it was very busy just assumed he did nt care about letting 8 people down, went next door to chimichanga much better excellect service and really friendly staff would go here again food lovely should have gone here first. ]]> Mon, 22 Feb 2010 19:00:01 +0000 509-748 http://www.essexrestaurants.com/braintree-venues/braintree-restaurants/la-piazza.html This is a fantastic local restaurant which we use regularly. The fish is fantastic, so much choice and the owner will basically cook you anything on request. Everyone is so friendly and we always feel welcome. ]]> Thu, 04 Feb 2010 12:15:02 +0000 476-548 http://www.essexrestaurants.com/braintree-venues/braintree-restaurants/merchant-spice-braintree.html Best sit down curry in Braintree, no competition. ]]> Tue, 07 Jul 2009 12:08:01 +0100 476-483 http://www.essexrestaurants.com/braintree-venues/braintree-restaurants/merchant-spice-braintree.html been here lots of times no other indian in braintree comes close! definatly recommend! ]]> Thu, 23 Apr 2009 17:53:13 +0100 118-432 http://www.essexrestaurants.com/braintree-venues/braintree-restaurants/timbers-restaurant-blake-end-essex.html We were visiting Blake End today, 22nd Feb 2009, at lunch time and decided to stop for lunch at Timbers. We hadn't booked but they were able to seat us. It was very busy so booking is recommended.

The food was good (scampi x 2 and roast beef x 1, plus puddings), plenty of it and very reasonably priced (about £15 per head for 2 courses and a drink each). Nice atmosphere; service was good and friendly. Would we go again? Definitely.

We didn't try the toilets in the restaurant, however the toilets in the main craft block (which we have scored) were OK but messy but I guess this is down to those who had visited earlier. ]]> Sun, 22 Feb 2009 18:08:23 +0000 108-236 http://www.essexrestaurants.com/braintree-venues/braintree-restaurants/baumann-s-brasserie-coggeshall-essex.html I have eaten in some of the best restaurants in London, including Mr Langan's famous one in Mayfair. They were in the 80's and early 90's at other people's expense. In more moderate time, at my own expense, I choose pub gastro types I believe they are called. I am pleased that we decided to push the boat out a yesterday. This restaurant rates with any I have eaten in. The food and service is suberb and very affordable. We will be back. ]]> Thu, 22 May 2008 07:56:16 +0100 420-136 http://www.essexrestaurants.com/braintree-venues/braintree-pubs/the-george-inn.html Went to The George for Sunday lunch on mothers day and really enjoyed it. Initially tried to book the Jamie Oliver pub The Cock at Beazly End but found out it had closed down!

This is how a country pub should be, very freiendly, great traditional english menu, great food and friendly service.

Even Gordon Ramsey would struggle to find fault with this place. ]]> Mon, 03 Mar 2008 10:03:08 +0000 279-81 http://www.essexrestaurants.com/braintree-venues/braintree-restaurants/tutti-grille-braintree-essex.html If like me you're really into Italian food then you will love Tutti's. Even if you're not, its still worth going because there is such a wide variety of dishes and bound to be something that will appeal to you. I have been there on several occasions and never had any problems, the service and food is always excellent, the staff are friendly and polite. It can get busy sometimes in the evenings though (as do all restaurants at Freeport) so book in advance if you dont want to wait around. ]]> Thu, 31 Jan 2008 14:39:24 +0000 279-71 http://www.essexrestaurants.com/braintree-venues/braintree-restaurants/tutti-grille-braintree-essex.html really nice and lovely food the staff were really friendly and welcoming i really enjoyed myself and the atmosphere was cheerful. ]]> Fri, 25 Jan 2008 13:48:50 +0000 279-34 http://www.essexrestaurants.com/braintree-venues/braintree-restaurants/tutti-grille-braintree-essex.html Well, I have to say that I was pretty surprised that a restaurant on a shopping centre could offer such great personal service and really tasty homemade food. Usually I keep it simple when visiting Freeport, a quick starbucks or pizza from Pizza Express, but my mum was paying and she doesn't do pizza!
Really please with the choice.......will definately return for dinner.
Thankss ]]> Thu, 20 Dec 2007 16:25:45 +0000