The best restaurants in Epping Forest East of England

Stopped in the Horns & Horseshoes for a Sunday Dinner 🍽️ and it was very tasty 😋 the staff were very friendly and welcoming and the place had a good atmosphere 👍 when we are next passing we will come again 😎 good parking with lots of space 😎

Had booked for 4 people last night Saturday 2nd Nov. We turned up at 7pm. And there was no one there, the door was open the place was a disarray. Table cloths screwed up on one table wine glasses everywhere. No staff. We walked around , called out ..... no one....So we sat down as we had brought our own wine. Took glasses from behind the bar drank the wine, hoping that someone would turn up. But no. So we got a cab to epping to have a meal instead. It was so strange. Why take a booking if you are not going to be there.

Hot and fresh all the time. Great Breakfast. Friendly staff and reasonably priced. Full english for breakfast and burgers etc.. for lunch available.

Just moved to Buckhurst Hill and this is my favourite Italian already. They welcomed us warmly on our first visit the day we moved into Princes Road and every time we've visited since. Lovely regional specialities and a great selection of wines.

Just wanted to pop on and give a wonderful review of our family meal this evening. The waitress was WONDERFUL and made our first visit extremely enjoyable and welcoming despite us having to rebook our Groupon voucher twice due to sickness. The food was delicious! Probably the best italian food I've ever eaten and we will definitely be back! Very, very impressed! Thank you so much for having us!

Great service and very helpful and friendly staff. The food is the best Indian takeaway better than some restaurants. Delivery drivers always very friendly and helpful would highly recommend this takeaway

Always wonderful.. like being in Italy.. wonderful quirky waiters and beautiful food and surroundings. Love it!

Lovely pub, good food, friendly staff, and cosy inside! Would love to visit qgain - just a shame we live too far away!

I ordered on Deliveroo. I got chicken, Jollof rice, plantain with a sprite and to be totally honest it was disgusting. I’ve never tasted Jollof like that before in my entire life‼️definitely far from authentic. I was truly shocked. The chicken was okay Nothing special… the best part of it was the Sprite and the plantain

Sad that we can’t give more than 5 stars. „Shuhag“ means hospitality in Bengali and that’s the vibe! We loved all the dishes -especially the spinach chicken/paneer and the Shashlik-, the service was amazingly friendly and the owner is such a kind soul who’s doing so much for the community! He taught us about the restaurant’s and towns history. The food prices are incredibly reasonable, we had 3 mains, multiple sides, starters and drinks for 37£! We’re coming back, thank you Naim!!! :-)

This pub is beautiful, in a great location and mostly good service (sometimes slow and our waiter seemed extremely new without much support). The dirty burger was good, though mostly cheese, but the roasts sizing seemed a bit stingy to us: three small potatoes and a few veggies. I'd come back for a drink, or maybe a simple bite but wouldn't rave about the roasts nor any of the desserts.

This resturant has no alcohol licence, there is a Tesco store next door, Raj provide the glasses and do not charge corkage. Food is 10 out of 10. Reasonable prices, Staff are very friendly.

Very generous portions, reasonably priced and is dog friendly. Only let down was the overflowing loos.

This is the second time we have used kings oak to host a family function and they didn’t disappoint! Being an Asian family, food being plentiful is a must and the team really ensure there were plenty of top ups throughout the service . We hired the hall for my 40th and Paul was amazing in terms of understanding my vision. From start to finish everything went perfectly well because all the staff were brilliant . I would definitely recommend this venue for a function , the room is clean , the food is catered to your audience and the staff in the day are always eager to help ! Thank you for a memorable event.

To celebrate Valentine's Day, three of us descended on TDH which had a special menu for the occasion, and we weren't disappointed. On entering the glass doors we were greeted with delightful warmth by Cimi, Arto, and all at TDH. It was wonderful catching up with Cimi and Arto, whom we've come to know for some years now, since the Olive Tree days, and the chat, banter, and laughter soon began. The decor remains unchanged: romantic, recessed lighting, light-coloured walls with quirky figureheads, a full-bar with seating on your left, and expansive sliding glass doors on your right which opens onto a covered terraced area for al fresco dining. We were shown to our table by Arto, and Cimi graciously supplied us with complimentary Proseccos - great. Then my wife, Angela, and my sister Gilda received a rose each, which was a nice gesture. We soon made our selection. Two went for the Prawn and Caviare Cocktail, and one went for the Asparagus and Parma Ham; it was all presented and prepared to perfection in freshness and flavour. For our mains, we all went for the Lobster Tail and Panfried Scallops on a bed of rice in a Bisque sauce, which was tasty, fresh, and beautifully prepared. This culinary perfection was baptised with a perfectly chilled Sauvignon Blanc. For our dessert, two of us devoured the Chocolate Tart, and one of us demolished the Sticky Toffee Pudding and ice cream. The singer/pianist Danny Mills was astounding: his vocals had the hint of jazziness which put a unique stamp on his renditions of certain classics, and he had a faultless phrasing on the piano. What more could one ask for for a Valentine celebration? All the elements were there: great food, great music and, above all, stupendous chat and laughter from all at TDH. Thank you to everyone at TDH for a truly exhilarating dining experience. Until the next time, keep smiling and be happy.