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Lovely place for Braintree but very cramped seating areas, we sat by the stairs and all night you got people walking past the tables to go upstairs to the toilet or the waitresses taking food up and down. Took almost 15 mins to be offered a drink before eventually taking our order Overall id say this is a overated pricey restaurant Food was lovely and the staff were great, but they really need to look at how cramped this seating areas is.

Terrible experience .. went as a large group and were squashed into a corner … where I sat the were passing plates over my head… food was missing from the menu even though we ordered ahead. Staff lacked training and most were tone deaf as they served with raised voices. This is the second time I have visited the last time was 2023 for Xmas lunch. Same experience… not good value for money.. obviously the regulars love it as they don’t no any better or have not taste. I struggled to open the front door as a was carrying a celebration cake in only to be watched by a young waitress would never offered to help. Seems like southern hospitality has vanished! Price of drinks were extortionate especially the wine.

Fantastic atmosphere, great food and the staff were excellent. Harry in particular looked after us all so well. Would recommend

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My wife, son, and I were in Essex for a wedding last week, and we traveled all the way from Texas. I have business in London and so we spent a week in the city prior to the wedding and ate at some of our favorite spots. We traveled to Braintree on the night before the wedding and found The House by Hilly Gant for our first meal in Essex. We were met by the chef when we walked through the door, and he and the wait staff met us with a smile and a handshake. Despite bringing a seven-year-old to a very nice restaurant, they treated us with absolute kindness and appreciation for our visit. The food was fantastic, and the service was impeccable. And I can honestly say that after a full week in London, this was our best meal of the trip. We felt so welcomed. It’s difficult for me to imagine another trip to Braintree all the way from Texas, but I might have to come up with a reason just so I can visit this restaurant again. Thank you so much to everyone for not only a great meal but a wonderful experience.

Best place to eat in the whole of North East Essex. In par with London. Harry couldn’t do enough for us and so happy I celebrated my birthday here. Beautiful food beautiful restaurant.

Found this little gem unexpectedly on a night away. Really lovely restaurant, seriously great food, service and value for money.

I went for Sunday lunch and it’s hands down the best roast beef (with trimmings) that I’ve ever eaten. Cooked to perfection, the Yorkshire stuffed with ox cheek was incredible and the veg. was perfectly al dente - flawless.

Amazing food, lovely service and beautiful restaurant! Wish we lived closer and could be regulars.

Exceptional food and service. Hands down the best food locally