Lower Street Brasserie in Uttlesford

Excellent Excellent Excellent. Fab good and lovely service

Still the best place to eat in Stansted.

We had a private room for a celebration. The Brasserie went way beyond all expectations, they really pushed the boat out for us! Simon had great attention to detail and no matter what I asked for, he helped. The food for so many people arrived seemingly effortlessly, and was mouthwatering, service was excellent and it was a simply splendid occasion.

The dining room is nicely presented, the staff are very pleasant and the starters were really excellent (mussels, prawn/avocado, mushroom arancini). But. The Sunday roasts (we had lamb and beef) were bland. The meat was tasteless, the beef was thin, dry and over cooked, the vegetables wet (leeks etc) and overall it was not at all tasty. We would not have roast here again but we might try the other mains which could be as good as the starters.

Not very easy to park, especially being disabled. Parked by the castle, 2 hrs free parking. Place was very nice and service was good.. Food was lovely but expensive compared to where we live. It's certainly not cheap. It was a special anniversary meal so nice for special occasion

Superb restaurant with friendly staff and the food is excellent. Simon is a great host

Friendly helpful service for a quiet mid week dinner. Food was decent for the price. Would go back

Accueil, service,cuisine, lieu tout Top 👌👍 Je recommande sans hésitation

So lucky to have this fabulous restaurant in the village. Great food and lovely owners. We have spent so many family celebrations here, its the best place to go for lunch, dinner or private parties.

We recently visited the lower street brasserie for my wife’s birthday as we were tempted by the extensive fish options when looking at the menu online. The dining experience was excellent, we were greeted by friendly, attentive staff and seated at a spacious table. The service and quality of the food and drinks served up, was superb. Our order included both fish and meat options, followed by wine, cocktails and coffee. A very relaxed evening and atmosphere, with a very reasonable bill at the end. We will definitely be going back in the near future. A real gem of a find.

Beautiful restaurant, great food and service . Brilliant choice of food and wine a very enjoyable experience

Excellent food but slow service.

Absolutely delightful. 😊 would 100% recommend and come again.

We had a very nice meal with friends and the staff were attentive however we were seated right by the toilets which were extremely smelly and the odour really spoiled the whole experience for me personally. If you go to eat there make sure you ask not to sit in the corner near the toilets.

Had my 60th birthday celebration last night with friends and had the most wonderful evening. It’s always a relief when you invite your friends to a restaurant and you are served top quality food with a smile. All credit to those working there and the young waiter and waitress who had to put up with our noisy group, glad I tipped them well. This restaurant is very lovely and has excellent food, I would certainly recommend a visit.

Lovely restaurant in a lovely town, just a short train ride away from London. Front of house staff and manager are amazing and lovely. Will definitely be coming back next time I’m in town!!

A sublime dining experience - food and service were superb - we will return very soon

We had a meal there last Friday and really enjoyed the service ,the meal and the ambience in the restaurant. We will return ..Excellent local restaurant .

Just had one of the best meals we have ever had. The food was amazing and so tasty. The steak was cooked to perfection, the Lobster and Dove sole where soft, tender and delicious. The vegetables were cooked to perfection to. The selection of wines are great and the service was above five stars. Highly recommend and will be coming back again. Best meal we have had in along time.

Staff very good, but food not as good quality as you would expect for the prices. Very attractively presented but flavours not quite what they should be.

OK. Expensive for the quality of the food. Mint in a burrata instead of Basil was interesting. Good menu options but thought for what is essentially a white fish dish that should be reasonably priced, they were ghr same price as cuts of beef. Scallops were cooked well and were of a good size albeit a little under seasoned. This could be down ti personal taste however. Staff were nice and setting was lovely. But didn't feel the quality represented the £.

Excellent lunch time menu, with choice of two courses for £22. Good selection of wines and beers. Friendly helpful staff, giving great service.

Good food ad service,will go there again

Good surroundings and ambiance and delicious food.

Definitely one of the better restaurants in the area. A refreshing alternative to chain restaurants and gastro pubs.

The food is very nice the young staff might need a little bit more training but well worth a visit.

Had the most amazing meal with extended family x 16 . The food was great and the service was excellent. Thank you x

Had the monkfish and it was really excellent. Top flight service and great ambience too.

Great variety on the menu and really delicious food

Amazing food, atmosphere and friendly staff.

Delicious meal excellent service

Great food. Service first class. Very attentive.

Good food in a relaxed setting. Staff are accomodating and helpful.

Absolutely outstanding food and wine, and the service is one of the best I've ever experienced, a real gem

What a fantastic visit. Service 1st class. Food even better. Probably the best roast I have ever eaten you pay for what you get. A real gem.

Four ex-work colleagues met up in the Stansted area as it's central to where we all live. Having never stayed, or eaten around here, we sought the guidance of TripAdvisor. So glad we did.We all had a very nice evening meal, two choosing from the set menu, whilst the other two chose from the a la carte menu.The service was excellent and the food was very nice.Well done to the Lower Street Brasserie team. If we're ever in the area again, we'll be back.

Excellent dinner, service and food. Highly recommended for a special night out! Staff very friendly, efficient and attentive.

We’ve just enjoyed the most delicious meal this evening. My husband, sons and myself all enjoyed every mouthful of our meal and had such a lovely evening. We don’t live nearby or else we’d be back again regularly but we will definitely let our friends and family know about this gem of a restaurant if they are ever staying nearby. The service, from start to finish, was also first class. We couldn’t recommend this restaurant highly enough.

Visited last week for the first time. Food was delicious and the staff were very friendly and attentive. Couldn’t do more for us. Highly recommend!

Lovely place with very friendly and attentive staff. For the price you'd expect just a little bit more re quality and quantity. But definitely the place to go if you want to treat yourself.

We had lunch here last September after our anniversary holiday was cancelled. We have been promising to come back for dinner ever since and finally did last Friday. From the minute we arrived we were very mpressed with the service. The menu looked fabuous and it was hard to choose. I went for the rack of lamb my husband had the monkfish. We shared a starter which the server very kindly split into two dishes for us. The food was fantastic. The creme brulee was probably one of the best I've ever had. The whole evening was lovely. Nathan the server is a little diamond. Nothing was too much trouble for him. When we paid our bill we asked if we could take our drinks outisde while we waited for our train. Nathan had gone ahead and lit the candle on the table outside for us. A really lovely last minute night out for us. Looking forward to our next visit and hoping to become regulars.

Lovely food,attentive staff and table cloths !

Popped in for lunch and had a great experience. really enjoyed it. Mussels probably best we've ever had. Thanks guys - we'll see you again for sure! Charles & Sofia (Smoke BBQ Kitchen)

We had dinner at the lower Street Brasserie and was so impressed with the quality of the food and presentation. The staff were were polite and efficient. We’re looking forward to returning

Very nice evening but very overpriced for what it was . Too expensive for what it was. Would I go back probably as we had a lovely night.

Food was excellent except my lamb chips had not been cooked on one side leaving them raw this was remedied reasonably quickly cheese board was good but overpriced

Absolutely outstanding service and food here at the lower st brasserie. We were visiting friends and had driven down from liverpool to come and have a late lunch with them. Our friends had chosen this venue having recently moved into the area and from the outside we were suitably impressed. It was a beautiful hot sunny day and Nathan our amazing server literally could not do enough to help us. Moving tables and shades all for our comfort. He is the jewel in this resteraunts crown and you would do well to keep hold of him as he was possibly the most well mannered, friendly person I have ever had the pleasure of meeting. We are from the two courses for £20 menu which was amazing value for money. I ate the salmon starter and the prawn linguine, it was DELICIOUS. We all ate something different and not a morsel was left on our plates. Very well presented, well cooked, served with a smile by Nathan. We are truly upset we don’t live closer! Absolute gem, you must eat here if you are in the area.

We dined in at the Brasserie yesterday and the food as always was brilliant !. Many Thanks to Simon and the team for a great dining experience

We went as a couple and had the most fantastic meal in a cosy, warm, covered outdoor space. The quality of the cooking is exceptional. If you haven’t been, book and go. You will not be disappointed.

Had lunch here this week on our way back from Cambridge to Kent. Ate outside in a gazebo with heater which was fine even though it was a windy and wet day Both the service and food was very good . Would recommend a visit.

We had a very nice outdoor meal. Under a canopy with heaters. Fab service and tasty food. Overall a lovely experience.

Just enjoyed a delicious outdoor lunch today. There are gazebos with fairy lights and heaters for the evening. We were very comfortable and it was certainly warm enough today for lunch outside. Service excellent and the food really good. Highly recommend a visit. We’ll be back very soon for sure

It was my husband s, birthday and my daughter had arranged a celebratory dinner with Simon Arrived at the agreed time ready to eat. The steak was perfectly cooked with the vegetables already cooked and prepared. Plus a lovely chocolate cake plus candle. And perfect to a perfect mealThankyou Simon much Appreciated

We ordered for a home delivery and were very impressed. It may sound expensive, but the menu was really well thought out - and worked perfectly for home delivery, the main courses stayed perfect in the oven while we had the delicious starters - so for a high quality restaurant experience during lockdown, The Brasserie is highly recommended.

First time I've tried this place. Everything was perfect. Great food and great service. If I could, I'd give them six stars. Hope you survive these terrible times. If you do, I'll definitely be back

Usually i avoid ordering steak in restaurant as it’s always cooked Bad and over priced. This steak was far from it was delicious ,flavoursome and well portioned .The sticky toffee pud was banging nice and light and the Caramel was on point .Best restaurant in the area for sure .And the owners are lovely people.They where very attentive , polite and professional Thanks again guys made my day .

This was our second visit (both between lockdowns) and we can't praise this lovely restaurant highly enough.The ambience is warm and modern, Simon and his team provide, superb, attentive, professional and friendly service and great to see the chef chatting with customers.We were both very impressed (again) with our beautifully prepared dishes, starters of Crispy Beef and Mushroom Fricasse, with Rib Eye Steak & Fillet Steak to follow. Cooked to perfection with a char grilled flavour, beautifully seasoned vegetables and a great Syrah to wash it all down.Sadly, no room for dessert but the chocolate truffles and Calypso coffees were the perfect ending to a truly amazing birthday dinner.Thank you so much for giving us fine dining locally; we've eaten in many good restaurants around the world but having you on our doorstep is a huge treat!

Had a takeaway pie and mash with liquor from here today and it was the best pie I’ve ever had. Piping hot and absolutely delicious. I’ll be ordering again next week 👍

Last night to eat out before restaurants close for four weeks and so glad we chose this place! Warm welcome, cosy atmosphere and a lovely selection of food and drinks. I ordered a Cosmopolitan to start off and was so happy that it was an authentic Cosmo and not the bulk standard let’s pour loads of cranberry juice in it! The food was cooked and seasoned perfectly and the staff were very attentive even though they were very busy. It was nice to see some people who were obvious regulars coming in and watching how the staff interacted with them, especially the single diners. You could see why they choose to make this restriction their regular place to eat. Well done to you all and thanks for a lovey evening.

Lovely meal, delightful food, great service. Highly recommended

This is a top quality restaurant with some excellent food. And I couldn't believe that we managed to have two excellent for courses for a £20 lunch - its some of the best value I have enjoyed all year.The small restaurant has a lovely atmosphere, complete with friendly staff and real tablecloths. (Is that the reason so many people go here for dates?) My pork bon bon starter with garlic sauce was unusual and really tasty. But my highlight was my stunning beef pie with excellent pastry and a really tasty filling.This was all topped off with a good and reasonably priced wine list.I'm so glad I got such a great recommendation from my work colleague who lives locally.

Lucky enough to have visited twice in between the lockdowns. The new winter menu is just as incredible as the previous summer menu. The friendly service, and great food make this place incredible. Unfortunately we could not get booked in before the second lockdown, but we can’t wait to come back.

We met friends for a birthday celebration. COVID friendly restaurant. Lovely ambience! A good range of dishes on the menu. We all had steak which was perfectly cooked to our requirements. Unfortunately no room for dessert. Fantastic service, friendly, polite and attentive which is rare these days. We will definitely return.

I really want to love this place but always leave feeling that everything could have been better. Staff training much needed. Veggie dish hasn't changed in over a year, undercooked luke warm deconstructed parmigiana which isn't good. My sisters duck salad had grit in it and was told it was the soil from the spring onion tops, like that was an acceptable thing. Chips weren't great. Pasta over cooked. All very average with a pricey bill. Come on guys you can do better.

Excellent first visit but will not be the last. The food was excellent, even catering for my husband who is gluten free, Simon our waiter was very, friendly and helpful, and the restaurant was COVID friendly. Great would recommend a visit

From start to finish our evening was perfect at the Lower Street Brasserie. The staff are extremely friendly and welcoming, they all went above and beyond to ensure our evening was more then enjoyable.The service was impeccable and the food was amazing.We had heard good things, but our expectations were exceeded and we have already rebooked a table of 6 for later this month!A good find and a hidden gem in Stansted.

Me and my husband went here on a double date with our friends for one of the most delicious meals we’ve had this year. My husband is a fussy eater and he said the steak was the best he’s ever had, staff were amazing and COVID safe. My lamb was absolutely delicious. Would highly recommend to anyone local or far. We travelled half hour to eat here on recommendation and we absolutely will again. Thank you lower street for a fabulous evening

I had a wonderful evening with my husband celebrating our anniversary. Food was amazing and service just to match. The ambience was busy yet calm. We will be back.

Off the scale, amazing food and fabulous service .. a true gem hidden in stansted Mountfichet. Date night, birthdays or any celebration.... a perfect choice for food and atmosphere

I have previously visited this venue, and was happy with the service, but as we are in Covid times I felt it only right to comment and praise the restaurant for looking after both staff and customers safety. We had the 2 course special. My father in law is a rather fussy eater, so we are restricted as to where to take him. We were not disappointed! He had the prawn starter, delicious! He exclaimed. I had the duck starter which was beautiful. We all had the steak and truffle chips which was a revelation! There was a good selection of beers and wine. Nothing was too much trouble. A very pleasant group of staff serving. Attentive and professional. I highly recommend this restaurant, and will be back v soon.

Lovely local restaurant. So happy to have restaurants like this on our door step. They care about their food, waiting and covid rules too. Always a great experience. Thank you!

Menu has good range of choices including vegetarian food. Our table was very happy with quality of battered cod and chips and the two vegetarian options (courgette fritters and halloumi), as well as the desserts. Friendly, welcoming and relaxed service and atmosphere.

Such a lovely venue for my Sons covid wedding, food, service and staff were amazing, ticked all the right boxs Thank you..xx

Fantastic service coupled with delicious food... loved our outing to the Brasserie! Will be back! Thank you.

A small restaurant with excellent food. Medium prices.

Dropped in here for lunch after a visit to the castle. It was very quiet at midday on Saturday but suspect due to COVID. To be honest I was a little suspicious of the Google rating. Too good to be true for the prices on the menu? Well the waiter was very polite and helpful. The interior was smart and clean. The food was excellent. The moules frites, fish of the day and chicken were really impressive. The chef did a superb job. Desert was excellent too. They were very happy to do anything on the menu as a child's portion too. So does it deserve its Google rating? Absolutely. Highly recommended.

Very high standards here. Food of great quality and customer service exceptional special shout out to the young tall male waiter your people skills are fantastic a long successful career ahead of you no doubt! Great little find.

Great food and excellent service

My husband and I had the most wonderful dinner First out of lockdown.. important to support our local restaurants..we are so lucky to have them...

We went to the Restaurant for a night out once again excellent service and delicious food couldn’t fault it. Well done we will be back again soon

My partner, our family and I came to Lower Street Brasserie for a meal after my partner and I got a civil partnership in Bishop's Stortford. Simon and the team have us a wonderful meal together in their private dining room. They catered additional choices for the vegetarians in the party and provided some lovely food for our three year old son as well. I cannot recommend highly enough.

I met a friend at the restaurant on 21st January and have been meaning to give it a review for the last 4 weeks! It was a delightful evening. the food and service were both excellent. The waitress was friendly and attentive without any feeling of being intrusive. The chef also chatted to us as we left. The restaurant wasn't busy but I will be back.

I have visited the Lower Street Brasserie several times. Their weekday set menu is great value for money and the food is incredible. The a la carte menu is innovative and inclusive of all dietary requirements and tastes. The fillet steak is the best I have ever tasted. Service has been consistently good, attentive with out being overbearing. Can’t wait to visit again. Thank you.

Lunch for 6, super food, lovely people, good value, thank you.

I visited today with my parents for lunch. The front of house manager(?) was welcoming and friendly. We ate from the lunch menu. The food was quickly prepared in the kitchen which looks onto the restaurant. The food was delicious and we all enjoyed our servings. A nice lunch experience. I would highly recommend and will return. Thank you.

Fantastic New year celebrations!

Came here with my husband for a rare night off from the baby and it was just wonderful, food was great, service was great, and the wine was top notch. Can’t wait to come back on our next date night.

After eating here I wanted to invent a time machine to travel back in time to stop myself from having eaten in this establishment. Don't bother

Seventeen of us for my 70th birthday lunch and we couldn't have asked for better food or service. Apart from us the restaurant was full, but you would not know it. Staff were doing their work in an atmosphere of calm effficiency. A happy memorable experience.

A lovely restaurant offering excellent service and excellent food. Very friendly, very convenient for Stansted Airport. Another great find

Great food, the staff very helpful and friendly, a nice place to have a meal

Every time I have eaten a meal at Lower St Brasserie I have not been disappointed. Simon the owner/chef is an amazing cook and the food he delivers is exceptional. Staff were attentive, polite and nothing was too much trouble.My favourite high end restaurant in Stansted!

We arrived on a very quiet Tuesday night, service was excellent, food delicious customer service excellent. If you staying near Stansted airport much better than the hotel offering. As well as being much cheaper.

Second visit here, during the week this time, so restaurant not so busy, still great food and excellent service.

Delicious food, wonderful service and the owners could not go to more effort to make sure you have a memorable time here. It’s a must if you live in Essex!

Staying in the area, ready for an early morning flight from Stansted in the morning, we found this restaurant on TA - and booked (it only has a small number of covers and is really popular so I would recommend booking to be sure).

We celebrated our Ruby wedding here with family and friends, we had a great time and the food was fantastic and the service was spot on , Thank you all at the brasserie. RC

Decided to give The Lower Street Brasserie a try since changing management and not being too impressed with the place on a couple of occasions beforehand. Really glad we did. Lovely food, lovely service and lovely ambience. Could not fault a thing. Will definitely be returning in the future.

My wife and I often go to the brasserie for a date night. It recently changed hands but the food, service and wine list is still top notch. Its a very cosy, intimate restaurant with lovely staff and fantastic food. We'll defo be back. We also took our two kids (3 and 1) there for lunch one day and it was equally as awesome.

Delicious food, friendly staff and relaxed atmosphere, chose the set menu which was really reasonably priced