The best restaurants in Ingatestone, Fryerning and Mountnessing Brentwood East of England

Came actually by accident, but had a lovely breakfast and coffee From outside you wouldn’t know what was inside, but it’s well worth a visit

We were really pleased to stop off at this very clean café, which was used by couples, single visitors, and builders. The owner is very friendly and helpful, and the whole atmosphere was friendly. Breakfast was good quality, and coffee was great. Decaf is available too. Definitely one to put on my places to go, and the lunch menu looked good.

We had a lovely experience at Pastascuitta for an evening meal. Food was fantastic and very authentic. You can tell that the owners are passionate about food and the overall dining experience. Service was great, not too quick & also not slow. We Will definitely be back! Joe & Izzy

Lovely country style pub set in a beautiful woodland area. Was busy when visited, but staff were on the ball, which kept the wait time to a minimum. Friendly customers and staff made it a pleasant experience. Recommended

Appalling behaviour from the server, having clearly specified we would be attending with two dogs at the time of booking we agreed we would be seated in the conservatory area which we were informed was dog friendly. Upon arrival, the pretentious and arrogant bald male who came to the door looked down his nose and refused seating stating the dogs had wet paws. Given it was raining of course they were going to have wet paws but they were clean having just been showered from a walk. He stated the floor would be stained as it’s porcelain, which is nonsensical given we also had wet soles of our shoes from the rain. How is the conservatory dog friendly if that’s the case?! His attitude was vile and never have we been made to feel so beneath someone. He clearly did not want the service and as result we will never return so such a degrading environment.

Booked a table for 2 last night. When we sat down we were told it was their last night before closing so the menu was limited! Why weren't we told before we booked?! Literally 5 dishes left on the menu. Poor quality. Unprofessional staff, treating the place like a youth centre. No wonder it's closing down.

Visited for the first time on a very busy Saturday evening this interesting restaurant in a very attractive small town just of the high street. Its a modern bar/restaurant with an area outside for eating too with free parking. The staff are very friendly and the service was attentive the whole evening. The Asian menu offers main meals or tapas with the best of ingredients used.

Have been eating here over 26 years the food has always been great. But tonight we ordered a takeaway. We had chicken tikka baltli masala, and a chicken jalfrazi. These were the best meals I have ever eaten there!!! Recommend this gem of restaurant to everyone! Lorraine

Friendly service, and the food is outstanding. Each course delicious and beautifully presented. Thoroughly recommended.

Popped in for a cup of tea and asked if we could sit in the garden and were told they thought all the tables were taken but we should have a look. There were two free tables both with remains of meals on them. Having been told it was "at table" service outside we waited.....and waited. After 10 mins I went in to see staff chatting and asked if anyone was coming to clear the table and take our order. The girl behind the counter said "oh! We'll be with you when we can". We waited but a while longer but in the end decided to go elsewhere. As we left I said " We'll leave it, thanks". No response. Overall the service rating on TA is 4.5 so I guess we just got the wrong day, but it wasn't exactly busy.

Had a Sunday roast at this venue, all fresh vegetables, home made Yorkshire pudding I found that the vegetables wasn't seasoned, personally I don't like to add salt to my dinner but today I had to to add salt to give it taste, even the roast potatoes were bland, probably maris pipers which are not the best for roast potatoes, good size dinner

Excellent service, great venue, good music and intimate atmosphere. We had a wonderful experience and looking forward to visiting again. Cheese board is thoroughly recommended. Thanks for being such a great host Paul.

Busy, but we managed to book a table on the day, today, for Sunday lunch. Beer battered fish was succulent and the batter perfect, with green peas that pop in the mouth and a rustic pot of tartar. The mother had the sea bass with Asian veg, she sent her compliments to the chef she was that impressed. Lovely atmosphere and service.

The food here has always been exceptional, with the staff friendly and professional.

Really weird little place it was empty when we got there, but a few people entered shortly after. The music is basically the barstaff searching for links on youtube, not the norm. But i would like to return to this place in the future and will definitely update my review if i do. Has the potential to be a good little hideout but needs a rejig, and a bit more atmosphere. Cosy layout, though. They wasnt serving food, so I didn't have any, I'm afraid.