Discover the best places to eat and culinary delights on offer in Essex. The county has some of the freshest, finest food available. Whether your preference is fish and chips by the sea, or a gourmet dinner in luxurious surroundings, Essex has something to please all tastes and budgets.

Tantalise your taste buds in the vast array of cafés, restaurants and pubs Essex has to offer. Search our database for a place to eat.

In a glittering event at Down Hall Country House Hotel the county's chefs, restaurants, pubs and producers were crowned and celebrated.

Fresh local fayre, traditional and organic produce. Everything that will make your taste buds tingle.