The New London Restaurant and Lounge in Chelmsford

Food and service, exceptional. Such a great restaurant; staff really attentive, without being intrusive and food was absolutely spot on. Thoroughly recommend scallop starter and chateaubriand definitely worth every penny. The epitomy of 'you get what you pay for'. Can't recommend enough.

We had a family meal for 5, celebrating 2 birthdays as my daughter recommended it. The food was wonderful. Well cooked, presented, and very tasty. My son was not sure what was what on the menu. The waiter offered to explain to him. I would recommend this restaurant to all.

We have been to The New London several times for special occasions and last night the food was perfectly cooked and inventive as always. We had steak fillet and guinea fowl for mains, and sticky date pudding and apple parfait for desserts. The wine was excellent (my wife loves that you keep Rapaura Springs on the list!) and the meal was topped off nicely with two amaretto coffees. A perfect meal and friendly service throughout.

Superb meal. All 3 courses. Highest quality fine dining food. Locally sourced and menu regularly changed. Our visit this evening was once again a wonderful experience

We had not been to a fine dining restaurant in Chelmsford for quite a long time and so we were not quite sure what to expect. The New London proved to be a very pleasant surprise. We liked the simplicity of the lunch set menu. The food was excellent - every one of both our 3 courses was really enjoyable and for us had the right balance of taste and quantity. The service was superb. I know the place was quiet but someties that leads to the staff seeming to resent the interruption of having to serve - not at The New London I am pleased to say. The cleanliness was exemplary. My only small points of criticism were that the red wine was a bit on the warm side - a nob of ice from the water jug resolved that, and there was no pork on the menu & pork is my favourite meat. Would I recommend it and would we go again - definitely.

We celebrated my wonderful mum's 60th Birthday here with close friends and family. I made a group reservation for my mum's 60th Birthday. The initial contact with the restaurant was very good, friendly, welcoming and helpful. I popped my head through the door and met the manager in person to help make a decision if this was the right place to host. We pre ordered from a menu (up to date seasonal menu) with a nice selection to suit everyone's needs. The service was great, I found the manager and staff organized and accommodated the special occasion. Guest names placed at the table and food was served smoothly to each guest at the table. The wine was served. It was the perfect venue for a small intimate celebration. We were in contact regularly with the lead up to the big day to ensure all went as well as possible. The food was delicious, cooked well with nice flavours. Side were a good portion. We had a section at the back just for us. Had a very small table to put our birthday cakes on. All guest had a wonderful time and enjoyed the food and venue. Its a lovely modern, contemporary and cozy venue with a nice ambiance. We felt somewhat rushed to leave 20mins before our time was up, which put pressure on the person organising the party. As a result it ended promptly and would have been nicer to end our time at the venue without rushing out the door. Saturdays are their busy days at the restaurant. Booking ahead strongly advised. We were able to pre order food and wine - they had our Prosecco on ice when we arrived. There was enough space to put a large number 60 balloon display at the corner of our area, which added a special touch. The organisers was ok with that. After the meal the group went to a nice pub, only minutes walk away from The New London Restaurants & Lounge which was recommended by the manager. Thank you for that! I would recommend this restaurant to my friends and family and I would love to go back there myself again one day. Thank you to all staff who worked that day (20th May 2023) Special thanks to Justin and Andy

Good food and sophisticated atmosphere 👌🏾. Staff friendly and welcoming. Would visit again and again

First visit , Sunday lunch for 4 people. We really enjoyed it and will definitely be returning. Restaurant is decorated in a sleek and contemporary way, well set out and very clean. Service was prompt , efficient and friendly. Food was all of a consistently high standard , well flavoured and the roast beef was cooked to perfection. Special mention for the duck fat roast potatoes, the best I’ve tasted for some time! Highly recommended

Amazing food and lovely service Really enjoyed the menu and can I say great size portions and fantastic taste not been for a while but definitely returning. The steak was to die for :) The whole family loved their choice

Incredible meal as always! This is definitely one of our favourite restaurants in Essex. We always have the best meal with outstanding service. If you haven't tried their Sunday lunch - you are missing out!

We are regular customers at the New London. Andy and the staff are always attentive and friendly. The food is fantastic and the rotation of the menu every couple of months is great to try new things with some longstanding favourites there each time too. We also recently attended a champagne tasting evening which was very enjoyable. Looking forward to our next visit, which will likely be very soon!

We were invited recently to a champagne tasting evening at the New London which was fun and really interesting, have even retained some of the information! It was also the best excuse to stay for dinner afterwards which was as fabulous as always, the food was exceptional (as ever) as was the service. We have been to the New London many times over the years for dinner, Sunday lunch, Saturday Prosecco brunch and have always had a fabulous time, look forward to the next time!

Best restaurant in Chelmsford. The food is superb, recently got invited to champagne tasting and had the best evening.

We attended a champagne tasting evening in June at the New London. Great atmosphere, informative and fantastic to converse with like minded customers. Food super tasty and flawless service as always from Andy. Cannot wait for the next special event.

My husband and I attended a pre-dinner Champagne tasting with the team from Joseph Perrier. We tasted four different varieties - and they were all superb. It was a really informative hour and we enjoyed mixing with other guests too. We then had dinner, which as ever, was faultless. The presentation and quality is always excellent. A great menu choice and really friendly service. Andy is always the star of the show! What a brilliant restaurant manager he is. We cant wait to go back!!

What a lovely place to have a catch up with a friend. The staff are lovely and cannot be more helpful. I have a severe nut allergy and it was catered for. Also with the cheese course I asked for something other than crackers and...

We just had the most wonderful meal at the New London in Chelmsford. We started with homemade sourdough bread and olives (the best). The garlic and salt butter was awesome. I then had the Raviolo (yes, one large and perfectly balanced raviolo). I especially enjoyed...

I have been wanting to visit this restaurant for a while following recommendation and was not disappointed. Lovely atmosphere, lovely food and drinks. Staff were attentive. Bit on the expensive side but for a special occasion it’s worth it.

I was Absolutely shocked by the attitude of the manager, my starter was scallops which was overcooked and dry. I Tried just under a quarter of one scallop, but apparently as the manager stated, how could I not be happy If I hadn’t tried it...

Had a lovely evening food was amazing freshly cooked And the staff was great nothing was to much Looking forward to our next visit Thank you

I’m not entirely sure how I missed this place for this long!! This is a lovely restaurant , a little on the sophisticated side 😅 but still professional and friendly . Food of high quality - you can tell - good choice of drinks and...

Their website says they "strive to bring you a truly enjoyable experience from the moment you walk through our doors" This was far away from the experience we received when we arrived for our pre booked midweek lunch. On walking through the door there was...

Excellent food and service on our recent visit to this restaurant. Very tasty meal and a pleasant environment easily make this the best restaurant in Chelmsford. Couldn’t recommend highly enough, and will certainly be returning soon.

As Chelmsford has no other competition The New London is getting away with very small portions and pretentios menu. Very few vegetarian options. The coffee infused carrots had no coffee flavour. One dessert was a laughable tiny size whilst the other was stale cardamon pod...

Excellent food and service. Don't know why we haven't visited before. Will certainly be going back. The scallops, halibut, lamb, chocolate fondant and cheese were all excellent. Not to mention the delicious Cashel butter!

Highly recommend this restaurant. It’s rare you can find somewhere which ticks all the boxes to ensure you have a wonderful evening. Delicious fresh food, great wine choices, attentive and friendly staff, perfect lighting with a relaxed atmosphere. Great venue that’s well worth a visit.

We had the most wonderful evening last night at this lovely restaurant, Andy and his team made us feel welcome and as always so very comfortable, the food and wine is just beautiful and my husband said the halibut was the best he has ever...

The meal was absolutely delicious. Andy and his staff were so attentive and friendly as always in a lovely atmosphere.

Visited for valentines evening. Perfect from start to finish, the welcome, the service, the food and the vino. Was so good we didn’t want to leave, so we stayed in the bar for a couple of drinks talking and people watching too. Lovely evening, made...

Visited with friends for a mid-week lunch. Our Waitress was friendly & efficient & the food quite magnificent. The Smoked Leek & Potato Soup was delicious & the Steak cooked to perfection. The side orders of Carrots & Parsnips were totally delicious & the bill...

Just had the most fabulous meal, as we always do at this fabulous restaurant. The staff - particularly Andy - and we met Justin tonight (the owner) who was also so, so nice. We LOVE this place. The food is always top level and the...

Came with friends for a Saturday evening meal Food was excellent. Such a great set of flavours assembled with imagination and flair. Made us feel like the kitchen actually cared and wanted us to have a great meal! Service was brilliant. Not cheap but excellent...

had a visit with my mum and nan....this restaurant never fails to disappoint. from start to finish it's just perfect. decor,table setting,food,service....everything is just amazing! food is always served to high quality. not only does it always look amazing....but the flavours used when put together...

Went to dinner for a family birthday celebration. The party included a number of people with allergies and distinct food preferences, The staff were courteous and helpful. Food was really wonderful - the men all had steaks and they were fantastic and cooked exactly to...

Outstanding Festive celebration! We. Elevated our Christmas party at the New London restaurant and it was amazing. Food was delicious especially turkey ballot ine! Service was great and not intrusive. Cannot wait to go back!

We were looking for somewhere to celebrate a relation’s 80th birthday by organising a Sunday Lunch for the family. We initially sent the enquiry online and received a prompt reply. A few phone calls and the booking for eighteen of us was made and the...

Fantastic bottomless Prosecco Lunch! Excellent service with ample glass fills! Superb service and delicious food! We all had great fun with no rushing - great meal! Thankyou!!

Wonderful afternoon at the New London as always, Andy and staff we cannot fault your service it was wonderful, food was 5 Star, the pork belly is amazing, thankyou for looking after us and will be back soon

Saturday night dinner 8.00pm table booked. Arrived and quickly served at the bar, table easily moved to 8.30pm . Very good atmosphere in almost full restaurant. Seated and menus given and asked if more drinks required. Menu has a good but limited menu which we...

My partner and I have had a wonderful experience enjoying a three course meal with fantastic cocktails and wine at The New London. The service was faultless from start to finish and we both felt very special the night of our visit. All three courses...

We come here for pretty much every special occasion and recently we wanted to celebrate my return to work after maternity leave. The food was absolutely faultless as usual and we had a superb dinner. There is always a vegan menu for those wondering and...

Oh, what a really pleasant surprise! This is a place where the food and drink are wonderful - and very good value, particularly on the prix fixe menu - and the service and ambience match it. It's in a lovely old building. I could go...

Always met with a warm friendly welcome. This fabulous restaurant is a must. The food is excellent. Lovely ambience. The staff are friendly, professional and knowledgeable of the menu. The entire experience is one not to be missed. You won’t be disappointed.

It was my first time at the New London, and it won’t be the last. Service and ambience were perfect. This place oozes class. Food was divine. A real gem in Chelmsford

5 ani experience TripAdvisor thanks 😊 🙏 Radu Stela London rezident Edgware restaurant Premier Inn .Caffè and cappuccino

Our first visit and won’t be out last. Lovely atmosphere and good service - professional but chilled. We both had the roast beef which was excellent. Nice bottle of red to guide it down. No rush to order, pay or leave. We’d been meaning to...

We already knew that dinner was fantastic but we’re delighted to discover that Sunday lunch is just as amazing! The staff were, of course, perfectly efficient. Each of the three courses were excellent, particularly the beef which was beautifully and perfectly cooked. Thanks for another...

Great food and atmosphere. Friendly staff. Perfect from start to finish. No complaints at all and will be going back. Thank you 😊

My boyfriend and I were for lunch on Sunday and we loved it🥰 service was really good, atmosphere was great and food was delicious. Ansolutelety recommend it and will return for sure

First visit to the restaurant from being recommended by a friend. Very impressed with the atmosphere, food and service. Went on a Sunday and really enjoyed the beef roast. Great cocktails menu and excellent service from everyone in the restaurant. Definitely recommend a visit and...

My friends and I frequently visit The New London, I would say Ive been 15 times at least. It has NEVER disappointed. The staff, food, location, ambience, always spot on. We have also frequented their taster nights which are outstanding value for money. My personal...

The New London is a hidden gem within Chelmsford, slightly off set from the retail and mainstream dinning chains it’s welcoming elegant/boutique style sets the tone, food and service are always to the highest standard, my partner has several dietary request that the chef and...

The New London never fails to impress. Amazing food, great wine, friendly staff and no pretension. One of our favourites.

What a perfectly fabulous experience! The evening started with perfect cocktails and an amazing dinner followed. The starters were perfect and the chateaubriand was to die for! The service was impeccable, making the evening truly wonderful. We will be back again soon! Thanks so much...

The service and food were excellent . The menu is shortened for Sunday lunch but gives you the option of 3 roasts plus a fish and vegetarian choice. A good selection of wines is also available.. The menu is very reasonably priced . Hoghly recommended...

We celebrated our wedding day with friends at The New London six years ago; best day ever! 💕 This bespoke restaurant is the best by far in Chelmsford: amazing, attentive staff and sensational, seasonal menu. This is why we return again and again.

Dined for a 'big' birthday celebration with friends and had a wonderful evening. Great service, ambience and fabulous food. I'd certainly recommend for a celebration/occasion.

Very rude welcome and staff. Food was barely acceptable. I was there with business clients that I was trying to impress. Decided to cut the evening short. Never again

We visited for lunch on a Thursday and was met by a very nice gentleman who also took our orders. There is a set menu and à la carte. My husband chose French onion soup which was delicious and served in a hot bowl. I...

First time at the NL Stylish setting Well organised Impressive menu. Nice buzzy atmosphere. Great pre dinner cocktails in bar / lounge area. Food well presented and quality Great visit and will return The best restaurant in Chelmsford and the area IMO.

A return visit and once again the New London did not disappoint. We are from Yorkshire so frugal but this is value for money. Great staff, great food we will be visiting again.

Went here last night and once again the food and service didn't disappoint. The food is just amazing, the service is warm and friendly and not overbearing. The fact that the menu changes every so often is brilliant as it means you can go there...

Absolute Gem of a restaurant! Very warm & relaxing environment. Friendly staff who have good knowledge of the food & drinks menu. Amazing food, fine quality dining yet reasonably priced. I most definitely recommend the New London restaurant & I can’t wait for my next...

We went as a table of four on Saturday night, it was so lovely, drinks in the bar, great espresso martinis, food was excellent, service friendly just a lovely fun evening in a beautiful restaurant

What can I say, every time we visit this perfect restaurant the food and service exceed our expectations. Quality food in superb setting with lovely staff. Can’t wait to go back. Well done as always

My partner and I visited Saturday and cannot fault a single thing. Our food was impeccable, and the staff couldn’t do more for us. We will most definitely be returning. All in all a lovely, lovely environment to dine in.

Absolutely outstanding Sunday lunch again! The food is always extremely good quality and the service is not intrusive but very friendly and helpful! We just love this place and always look forward to coming back!

I've been to the New London a few times for dinner, but visited with a group of friends for the festive prosecco lunch. It was wonderful. The food was of the same excellent quality as normal, with plenty of choice. And they were extremely generous...

Had a small issue , which made us upset but was quickly resolved by him, food 10/10 , everything 10/10 , should let customers know that birthday cakes are not allowed in as it’s a inconvenience, the entertainment is very good and it is overall...

Had such a lovely birthday meal here. We started with cocktails which were delicious followed by starters of the pigs cheek and scallops and then shared the chateubriand for our main course. The food was amazing and the service was very good too. I’m not...

Visited the New London for a private party and was blown away by the food. Superb ravioli to start following by an excellent fillet steak. Amongst the very best around, and will certainly be up there for regular visits.

Absolutely my favourite restaurant. Never disappoints. I visited this time for the Bottomless Prosecco lunch which was superb and beautifully presented. The restaurant itself is modern and decorated to a very high standard which adds to the whole experience and enjoyment of your visit. Not...

Visited this restaurant based on the good reviews and was excited to visit with a friend. We booked early evening on a Friday. First impressions of restaurant was that it was quiet and didn't have much atmosphere, Bit cold. The Only waiter was glum and...

Just got back from a lovely dinner at the New London Restaurant - haven't been out for ages and this was a real treat. Wonderful atmosphere (great to hear so much chatter!) and really good food. The fish cookery was superb, chips to die for...

Amazing service, beautiful food and incredible wine!! Just perfect from start to finish! A big thank you to our waiter Liam, professional and knowledgeable! Fantastic we can’t wait to come back.

We've tried the New London on a few occasions and every time we've been underwhelmed. Chelmsford is in desperate need of a decent restaurant but this isn't it. The wine list is terrible, service and food average. If you want a meal for a special...

went with some friends who live in the area - was very nicely surprised. service was attentive and friendly. drinks selection was very good. most importantly the food - simply excellent.

I've said it before and I will say it again. This is the best restaurant in Chelmsford and with their Mon to Fri £18 for 2 courses deal, it is terrific value for top notch food , wine and service. We loved every part of...

First time we had visited this restaurant although we kept meaning to. So glad we did. We enjoyed the food, the cocktails and more cocktails! Nice choices of food, not extensive menu but definitely enough. Not rushed through our meal, and good service. Looking forward...

Went to the New London for our anniversary meal and it didn't disappoint. Excellent service, lovely environment and sensational food. Highly recommended.

My husband and I had a lovely meal here. The waiting staff are excellent and very friendly. The food is delicious; we had 3 courses each and chose different dishes but were both really pleased with our choices. The quality of produce and the flavours...

Food was superb. Although some of the waiting staff are very young and may be, at times, lacked a little knowledge, this did not distract from the experience. The menu is small, but something for everyone. The wine was good and a varied choice. Was...

We attended on Sunday 15th August for a postponed anniversary celebration for our friends. The New London is a wonderful venue, tastefully decorated. The staff are a credit to the venue- they served us all (our party filled the restaurant) within minutes of eachother, we...

Lovely welcome, super service and very tasty lunch. Couldn't fault it! Chicken liver parfait starter was perfect and chicken main with cous cous was tender and i eat every morsel. Fantastic!

Another incredible meal at my favourite restaurant in Essex! Their new menu is exceptional and service as always is outstanding. I had scallops with courgettes and cockles and they were delicious. For my main course I had a fillet of steak which was cooked to...

Visited here on Saturday for the 12.00-2.00 bottomless Prosecco lunch. Had to queue to get in which was eating into our 2 hour time slot! Tables very close in the restaurant with chairs backing onto each other. Prosecco poured by staff, but on at least...

Absolutely outstanding dining experience in Chelmsford. We always wanted to try this restaurant and we are over the moon we did. Steak tartare starter is to die for and so beautifully presented. My trout tasted very fresh. I wish they would sell samphire Bhajis as...

Attended the Saturday 12-2 bottomless Prosecco lunch which was very swanky but lacking on the food as a result. The food was all delicious but small portions which doesn't help when your prosecco glass is never empty! Triple chocolate brownie in particular was delicious. Not...

After looking around for a good restaurant for my boyfriend and I to enjoy to celebrate lockdown easing, I found The New London based off excellent online reviews and thought it would be worth a try. I certainly was not let down! The atmosphere was...

After waiting so long to get back to The New London. Justin and the team did not disappoint! From start to finish we were made to feel safe, welcomed and well looked after!The food, drinks and service was on top form and was great to get back to some normality in this relaxed environment. Just look at some of the pictures of food we had, will defo be heading back very soon! Favourites were the Crispy Ham Hock Terrine and Lamb Rump (winners) and the presentation just made it feel more like an experience.Thanks again and see you again soon!

Came with 2 friends on their reopening night. New menu - amazing choice I couldn’t decide what to have very easily. Not many places make you feel at ease as soon as you walk in, getting that personalised greeting, shown to your table, your cocktail delivered within seconds... these little things matter! I had steak tartar for starter, trout main and the run baba dessert. Knocked it out the park, I was so happy! Trout in particular was a great choice, but the lamb rump was also perfection. Deffo going back ASAP so I can choose again!

On numerous occasions my wife and I have been recommended The New London by friends and family, and what a recommendation it turned out to be. Last night we celebrated our 10th wedding anniversary and enjoying a wonderful all-round dinning experience. Amazingly food that was...

By far one of our favourite restaurants in Chelmsford! We have been going there since we moved to Chelmsford 6 years ago and we never had a bad meal. We celebrated birthdays and so many other special occasions here. This place is ideal for a celebration or just a lovely family Sunday lunch! Cannot wait to come back! Bi must mention that service is always very friendly and consistent.

Me and a group of friends went to the New London for a Birthday Lunch and it was absolutely amazing! Beautiful Restaurant, amazing service and lovely, friendly staff as well as the most beautiful food I’ve had in years! I cannot wait to go back and highly recommended the New London for any time of occasion.

We have visited the new London restaurant quite few times and we always had very enjoyable dining experience. We love their innovative menus and very unique wine list. The service has always been outstanding and nothing is too much trouble. Looking forward to going back there as soon as it re-opens!

I have been to the new london several times for dinners, drinks and bottomloss brunches. Every experience was amazing and can not fault the service. Not only is the place lovely but the prices aren't bad either. Would recommend to anyone for any occasion. Can not wait to be able to go back.

With the latest announcement that restaurants are going to be opening soon I cannot wait to return to my favourite restaurant in chelmsford! The food and service is just impeccable, nothing is ever too much trouble and such a lovely inviting atmosphere.

With the new announcement of restaurants opening soon I can not wait to return to this little gem. Just before lockdown we visited this here after many recommendations and I can not fault it. From the warmest welcome to the comforting and stylish decor, the menu choice and the some amazing wine choices. What a treat to have such a lovely treat to have this in a town for of chains. Will be our first choice to go to as soon as we are allowed.

Another excellent meal at the new London. Attentive and polite staffFood is to die for .... thoroughly recommend a visit and support our local businesses

Visited in December for a family get together and they catered brilliantly for my vegetarian coeliac motherand wine fussy dad. BUT usually this is prime 'bottomless-prosecco-on-a-Saturday-with-the-girls'-territory'. I enjoy myself so much, the staff are so attentive and nothing is too much trouble, we don't feel rushed and the food is top notch.' I can't recommend The New London enough!