Maria's in Braintree

My husband was sick all night so something was off. The staff didn’t clean the table usual in Indian restaurants table covered with crumbs. We would not recommend or go again.

The best Indian restaurant in Essex! Food was delicious, the restaurant is beautiful inside and outside especially with the red carpet and Christmas decorations. Prices were really reasonable to which we didn’t expect considering it was very nice in there. As soon as we walked in, we were welcomed straight away. Lovely family run restaurant so you won’t regret coming here! We will definitely be back for more!!

Superb Indian food in a newly refurbished venue Portion sizes perfect..not too big , not too small and a good selection of more unusual dishes on the menu. Service OK ..manager warm and welcoming . Not 5 star because the lighting is awful…far too brightly lit and a touch of TOWIE!! ( unless you like that sort of thing?)

Great selection of dishes offered on the menu. Old favourites and some less known dishes. The Food was all very tasty and well presented. Enjoyed by all in our party.

Lovely food and welcoming staff. We thoroughly enjoyed our meal and will definitely return. Thank you for a brilliant evening !

Best Indian food in the area, can’t fault it. Service is excellent . Shalim , the owner can’t do enough for you. Recommend 100% .

A warm and friendly greeting on arrival started our experience. This continued to a good service, freshly cooked food and drinks made our evening just perfect.

Had 2 takeaways and one meal in the restaurant. All meals were delicious. The staff were wonderful and very helpful. The nicest Indian restaurant I have been in. Will definitely return soon.

Been here few a times now, Lovely restaurant, Lovely food and friendly welcoming staff. Prices reasonable for this day and age. Would recommend to all that love Indian cuisine.

Friendly service and fantastic food. This was our third visit and each time the standards are perfect. Quality, at a reasonable price.

Excellent Indian restaurant. Food and service were outstanding. We are local and visit frequently. Decorated beautifully you will not be disappointed with a great patio for early evening drinks overlooking the Essex countryside

This newly opened Indian is definitely a hit with our family . Fantastic resteraunt and car park is big . I eat a lot of Indian and Bangladesh food . It was very very good i met the owner and his chef my family were made to feel like Royalty . I suggest you try it out well worth the trip .

The food & service were good. The sound is terrible though. We couldn’t hear each other due to the music & noise from other dinners. They could probably improve this by adding curtains, carpet or something to absorb some of the sounds.

We came with our Daughter and Son in Law the food was amazing I have never tasted such delicious Indian food. The staff were very helpful, loved the position of it in the Countryside. Wished we lived nearer. Sue and David Green Brentwood Essex

We had a lovely evening. Starting with drinks outside in garden area facing west to enjoy the sunset. Then going into the bright and friendly restaurant to enjoy a fabulous meal. Staff were amazing and so friendly. Very attentive to whatever we needed. Atmosphere was great will definitely go back.

We had a great Wednesday evening at Maria’s. There is a great terrace for pre dinner drinks with beautiful views of the countryside. Inside the restaurant is modern and nicely decorated. The food is well presented and delicious. Service is friendly and attentive with Shaleem at the helm. We will definitely be coming back.

Great to experience Maria’s for the first time. Delicious food and very friendly service. We will definitely be back. Our 11 year old gave the korma a thumbs up.

Visited Maria's last bank holiday with my family and had an excellent meal. A really comprehensive indian menu offering great variety and good sized portions. Attractive surroundings in the 'Half Way' between Kelvedon & Coggeshall and the service could not have been better.

Not great. Cheap enough and certainly friendly, but just not very clean. Its attention to detail that matters. People notice the small things.....dried brown sauce on handle of cutlery, cups and saucers left on tables , bathroom skirting, and dark towel to dry hands with, rather than paper towels or hand drier ( who knows what has been wiped on them !). I'm afraid, I then wonder how clean the kitchen is!