The Bluebell Bistro in Chelmsford

There was 4 of us went for an early dinner on a Thursday. Cheeseburger for 2 of us (more chips in a dish as well as on the plate ) & the other 2 had pie. Both meals were absolutely delicious. Cooked as requested and served piping hot. Only downside was unfortunately the lack of fruit juice on offer at the bar but I’m sure that’s something that will be sorted. When we came to settle our bill we were told that because we were all over 60 we all got a very generous discount which was totally unexpected but was a great surprise. Many thanks for a lovely dinner. We will be back

A wonderful Bistro, with great quality meals and wines. We went for lunch, Mains were Salmon with crushed potatoes, Mushrooms in a cream sauce and Kale. Perfect balance of flavours. Desert was Orange and Olive Oil Cake with Blackberry cream. Truly delicious. A nice light ending to the meal. With a bottle of wine and coffees. Recommended

We had the Sunday roast I had the beef which was very nice. The staff are very good. I had the sticky toffee pudding which was horrible very doughy, dry and tasteless never had a sticky toffee pudding like it before. Restaurant could of been warmer but chilly.

The Bluebell Bistro was recommended to my husband and I so, on free day for both of us we gave it a try. We went midweek. The plan ce is spotless and the cutlery and glasses were squeaky clean. We both ordered the ploughman's, which when it arrived we knew we would not leave hungry. The presentation was good and a great selection with ham, cheeses, various kinds of pickle, gherkins and silver small onions. Also served with warm crusty bread. My husband ordered a guest beer which he enjoyed. I had orange and. soda due to a recent broken neck injury so am off alcohol. The experience, waiting service by Lisa, and decor is definitely to be recommended. We hope it is as great the next time, soon. L&R

Came here with friends for a Sunday roast and am so pleased we chose here! The staff were so accommodating … from making sure there was access for our friend with a broken leg, to keeping the kitchen open late for us. Nothing was too much of an ask! The food was also outstanding … never seen four roasts polished off so quickly. Absolutely delicious. What a hidden gem, will definitely be back!

Very tasty food! We all had the vegetarian option of squash with charred lettuce . One of the tastiest vegetarian meals that we have had! If this restaurant was central Chelmsford it would be packed its a sham its tucked away a little in SWF.

Came to the bluebell for a family dinner Food was great from the ribs to the pizza Highly recommend Great service especially from Jack

Went to try the new pizza meal but the oven was broken so I tried the Tapas menu instead. We had chirozo bites (wonderful) duck spring rolls (even better) houmous and flat bread (great) with Padron Peppers (good). Staff are very good, and I would recommend this restaurant to anyone. Worth every penny. Thanks again for a lovely meal.

I visited the Bluebell with my husband and friends from out of town. Three of us ordered the half rack of ribs and the fourth the burger. Our food arrived piping hot, the meat fell away from the ribs and the burger was full of flavour. The staff were very smiley and attentive. Our friends were really pleased with our choice of location.

I have gone to the Bluebell Bistro on several occasions over recent months. This is not one review but many. Blue means vibrant...it is. To me ...Bell means ringing the changes and it is fully refurbished both inside and outside. It is a place to have a lovely relaxing drink without eating. However, the snack menu is like a mix and match tapas experience. The lunch menu and the dinner menus are wonderful. Sunday is a real treat as well. The standard of inventiveness and quality of cooking from the chef is sublime. It is freshly cooked and not at all microwaved , in my opinion, like some establishments in this area. The taste factor is wonderful because of its freshness . Great range of lagers , quality sourced wines and a range of zero alcohol drinks. Also for myself , real ales, which is rare in this area . I love the very drinkable mad goose. Lovely area outside for both couples groups and families and the function suite area is excellent . I love going out to eat quality in a very relaxed environment. The staff are so friendly and down to earth and nothing is too much trouble for them. I am a fan and have stopped going to other places . Will be going back soon. Paul

I had lunch here with friends yesterday. The food was excellent, I had the half rack of ribs with chips & coleslaw. It was excellent, the meat just fell of the bones. Others in our group had the ploughman's which was huge & a couple of others had the Chicken Caesar salad. Everyone said their meals were excellent & the staff were absolutely superb, friendly & so helpful. Thoroughly recommend this place

Beautiful decor, warm welcome, excellent service and quality food. Large vegetarian selection as well as specialist steaks. We will be back.

We visited the bluebell bistro for lunch my wife had the roast beef which was very good and I had the swordfish steak which I’m afraid was well overcooked also far too many tomatoes we have never been here before we had a look in the back restaurant it seemed quite cold and sparse needs some pictures on the walls to soften the atmosphere the front restaurant area is better but not very busy when we visited obviously it is being refurbished at the moment we will try again in the summer.

We went for Sunday lunch and had a delicious meal. The staff could not have been more friendly and attentive. This restaurant deserves to succeed and we will definitely return soon

I have visited 3 times twice for Sunday lunch which is amazing cannot beat the roast dinner or service. Last night we went for a valentines dinner we both enjoyed it very much. Sister sax was brilliant made the evening special. We ordered steak and a chicken dish both tasted lovely. The waitress who served us is a credit to the restaurant and very attentive. Looking forward to returning.

First time at the Bluebell and what a beautiful roast ! Everything spot on and the beef was outstanding. Great service too. Well done team Bluebell. See you soon

Visited for Sunday lunch last week with family. Very nice restaurant with very polite and efficient staff. The roast was excellent, great beef and plentiful vegetables. Food and drinks were well priced. I thoroughly recommend a visit to this new restaurant.

Went with the family for a roast on Sunday. Portions were great, staff really attentive and the music gave a good vibe. I had roast pork which was cooked perfectly and tried some of the beef which was also great. Everyone had a different dessert and they were all great. Well worth a visit

Wonderful experience, the food was amazing and the two ladies was so kind and helpful to our party, Mel was really assertive and helpful. Mel would keep checking if we was okay or if we needed anything. Thank you so much for making grandads birthday a great one

We were so grateful that we were able to hold a post funeral get together at the Bistro. The food and service was fantastic and they couldn’t do enough for us. A huge thank you to Mike, Ollie and the team. We are looking forward to our next visit in the restaurant!

Enjoyed a Sunday meal at The Bluebell Bistro, where the Sea Bass from the Sunday menu was nicely prepared. The staff demonstrated friendliness and attentiveness, contributing to a positive atmosphere. Service was efficient, and the prices were very reasonable. The Bluebell Bistro offers a splendid option for those looking for a decent meal in a comfortable setting.

Family meal to celebrate my birthday, lovely food in comfortable surroundings, served by attentive waiters. Looking forward to returning soon!

I would like to express my sincere gratitude to the Blue Bell Bistro in South Woodham Ferrers for their outstanding service on Saturday, November 11th. The owner and the entire staff went above and beyond to prepare the venue, creating the perfect ambience for my party of around 50 people. The food was delicious, and the staff were friendly and efficient. Everyone felt welcome and had a great time. It was a special birthday celebration, and we all thought it was exceptional.

Food was absolutely outstanding well presented and of course delicious. Service was amazing too, waitress was very kind, chatty and recommended a few things off the menu too! Will definitely be coming back

Great Sunday lunch, the beef was fab and the two young ladies serving were so friendly! really great service and perfect for a wet and cold Sunday!

2nd time visiting the bluebell bistro and found that on both occasions the food and service was excellent, I can not recommend this restaurant highly enough as food is better than top class restaurants in London and excellent value for money, staff are very attentive and can not fault them in any way. If you fancy a meal out then this is a fantastic choice, and a big a thank you to kayla for the fabulous service tonight.

I know this has been open for a few months and had a few teething problems at their start but my review is based on attending last Sunday. There were four of us with different tastes but we skipped starters and went straight to the mains hoping to leave room for dessert. Two had the roast beef and two the roast pork. Not knowing portion size we added some extra stuffing, roast potatoes and pigs in blankets. All food was fresh, tasty and plenty of it. It was also very well prepared and presented. Resulting in four empty plates. The desserts chosen were chocolate brownie and apple cobbler with home made ice cream. Again excellent quality, well presented and very nice. The staff were very friendly and a credit to the restaurant. Just the right level of interaction. I would definitely recommend this restaurant and can’t wait go back. Thank you

Our first visit to The Bluebell Bistro. Had heard good things about it previously and we were not disappointed. The restaurant was quiet for what you would expect on a Friday night but that didn’t spoil our evening. We were served by Ellie who was...

Our first visit to this lovely restaurant and it won't be our last. The decor showed a great deal of thought had been put onto the rennovation of this place. Our server was Michaela, she was welcoming and cheerful as well as very efficient. We...

Our first lunch visit to this little gem of a place and will certainly not be the last. Food was amazing…I had the steak and ale pie which was cooked to perfection and my husband had pesto chicken which he said was delicious. This was...

This bistro has a relaxing atmosphere and high quality food, recommend for any occasion. The food is delicious and plentiful with great presentation. Service exceptional!

Very friendly service, sea bass cooked to perfection. Desert pretty as a picture. Great wine. Excellent value. Certainly worth a visit.

Been here a few times now, with large family gathering, and as a couple, and every time just excellent… Tonight I went for a rare steak and Malbec which were both fantastic (and I’m a steak and Malbec snob) … my wife had Ceaser Salad...

Went here tonight with my husband and the food was so good. We both had the steak which was cooked perfect and service was really good 👍 will definitely be going back

what a little gem this place is, went for lunch with mum and son (4). i cannot recommend this place enough. clean, bright and staff so attentive. the food is excellent quality and very reasonably price, lunch menu on the day was skate as fish...

Perfectly acceptable food and service. The steak was juicy and tender and the starter was fine too. Lovely Eton Mess desert. Service was pleasant, attentive and responsive. There is still a bit of a way to go in terms of variety on menu (nice to...

Having looked at the menu online , we were presented with a much reduced menu on arrival . Food order was taken promptly, however waited nearly an hour for our first course . Desserts were ordered however they never arrived . Drinks were ordered during...

Fantastic Sunday roast. All had the mix roast and throughly enjoyed it. Great ambience. Staff very friendly and welcoming. Thank you

Our first visit to this Bistro, and it won't be our last. The Lunch Menu is great value, three courses plus a bottle of wine for £75 for two is very good. The starter was Calamari with Garlic Aioli. Light batter and tasty. Mains was...

Another amazing meal at the Bluebell Bistro, light Steak Pie tasty and filling, value for money and the burger was delicious! Thoroughly recommend, been several times and never dissapointed.

Lovely meal with hubby and service with a smile really makes a difference and we will definitely be back. Keep up the good work. Lovely to have a lovely place to eat on our door step. 👍

A warm welcome, even if the poor guy at the door was working with a broken arm! We were welcomed from the moment we entered there, the waiting staff were friendly and weren't in a rush to get us fed and out... The food was...