The best restaurants in West Leigh Southend-on-Sea East of England

Went for a Bottomless Brunch. Food was lovely, service excellent and the staff so attentive and hard working - glasses always full and great vibes. Would recommend

Just reading these reviews. I did not write a review at the time as I hoped it was an isolated incidence, and nobody enjoys leaving a negative review in this climate. I see nobody has mentioned the smell inside the restaurant. As I walked in I wrinkled my nose at a smell that wafted over, I assumed it was a man placed near the front door. I was in a party of 4 adults/couples. We ordered drinks and the meze arrived ! it was a bowl of green dip and tiny triangles of cold hard pitta bread. Nobody said a word as this was a fun night. We ordered main course, I ordered the prawns !! in a sauce which read very appetising. Everybody was served and as an adult I said please start. People did slightly. Then came over again the terrible stench, I looked at the other female and we both mouthed " wind"....the males said no, its the drains. It was awful. I would say I waited a further 15 minutes for the prawn dish, the sauce was a dead ringer for a jar of Lloyd Grossman...by then we all started to speak about the food etc. The other lady got up to go to the toilet, was in there an age. I jumped up and went to the toilet as walking home. I can only say the contents of my stomach left my body, although not quite as as soon as I went to wash my hands, where I had flushed the toilet bowl was rising. I can laugh about it now. Then I had to sit again and my god I was in a state. Flushed again, and again it rose up. I did not say a word to friends until Christmas eve. As my husband and I started our walk I confided my story with " I need to go again" he said you cannot. I said I need to and I scoured alleys , bushes,,,,it was torture, He said, I will rush on, give me your bag, and off he shot. He flung he front door open and I made it. Hopefully the drains are fixed and the prawns are defrosted properly now. It seems so with all the great reviews. I do remember all the staff were attentive, and asked a few times how my meal was. And being typically British I said " fine". The truth as eating the food we all found it underwhelming.

I recently dined at La Casetta and had the pleasure of trying their pasta carbonara. The dish was rich and creamy, with a generous amount of pancetta that added a delicious smoky flavor. The spaghetti was cooked to perfection, coated in a velvety sauce that had the right balance of cheese and seasoning. While the presentation was simple, the taste was truly satisfying. Beyond the food, the service was exceptional. The staff was attentive, friendly, and made sure we had a great dining experience. If you’re looking for a cozy spot with delicious pasta and top-notch service, La Casetta is definitely worth a visit!

I’ve had fish and chips from here several times. Always hits a high mark. Nice fat chips. Friendly service.

My friend and I went to the Vietnamese food and wine night. The food was amazing so delicious we both loved it and the wine pairings were perfect. Service from the waiting staff was friendly and efficient and the price for everything was very reasonable.

Second visit for the amazing Afternoon Tea. You get a choice of 4 different sandwiches (roast beef, cheese and pickle, egg and lettuce and the original English favourite Cucumber), along with a lovely bite size warm sausage roll. The stones are huge, soft and come with not only your individual Tiptree Jam but also the Clotted Cream comes in it’s own little jar from a company in Wiltshire. Never seen this before. The selection of cakes is mouthwatering. Tea and Coffee as requested along with a large bottle of chilled water, ice and lemon slices. My personal opinion of the From Eden afternoon tea is that it really is on par and of the same quality as the one offered at the nit too far away No 1 hotel in the Southeast for half the price.

Great food, good service, nice surroundings ample parking. We were a large group and the chef managed to serve us all at the same time with hot, tasty quality food. The staff were pleasant and and efficient. We will be back.

We had a fantastic meal here last summer everyone enjoyed their food it was full of flavour especially steaks and reasonably priced! Staff were lovely, restaurant is decorated nicely and is comfortable, definitely hope to return soon!

Popped in with my wife for breakfast and was really pleased with our choice of destination. The service was really friendly and attentive, and the food was fantastic - it was hard to make a selection from the large menu, but I was thoroughly pleased with my choice - I took an omelette, and it was massive, tasty, and great value for money. I had my eye on other dishes coming out from the kitchen. and everything looked amazing, so we will definitely be returning to try something else from the menu. Thanks for a lovely meal, we will be back!

I had the pleasure of hosting a 30th birthday party at The Cocktail Kitchen on 15th February, and it was an incredible experience! From start to finish, the staff were absolutely amazing—friendly, professional, and incredibly helpful. They made sure everything ran smoothly and went above and beyond to ensure our group had a fantastic time. The cocktails were expertly crafted, and the atmosphere was vibrant and welcoming. I couldn’t recommend The Cocktail Kitchen enough for any event. It’s the perfect spot for celebrating with friends and enjoying top-notch drinks and service!

Been driving past for 3 years and stopped to get a roll a few weeks ago. Been going back since. Today had a breakfast, delicious! Please try!

Booked up for lunch on Sunday 11th June for 1:30, got there with my disabled Mother and it was closed, no notification. !!

Absolutely fantastic food! Very welcoming too! Will be back ❤️

Was playing Darts match there, very good service