The old Farthings Restaurant!…read more A mid-week visit was well worth the trip. 2 and 3 course set menus are available and a good selection. I had chicken livers to start followed by cod pizzario - both were excellently presented with a flavour to match. A good selection of wines although not many by the glass. Peroni on tap but only in half pints so make sure you order two! Good service although if its full I would imagine that the kitchen would be stretched. Prices are fine - its an up and coming area. Toilets and smoking area out the back are not the best location, so make sure you state 'not by the back door' when you book, unless you are a chain smoker with a bladder problem. Overall a good 4* Keep it up.

This was my second vist and I wasn't dissapointed. For starters I had piri piri king prawns however…read morethey didn't have any taste n for mains I had steak chasseur which was yummy. They have built an extension now so u don't have to go outside to the loo. Would go back again.

Cheap and cheery,…read more It's a buffet with the all you can eat for a fixed price... What can I say, it's going to be a long time until the Chinese buffet achieves perfection! A mixture of food that has been sitting on a hot plate for too long in a massive canteen, and stuff that's actually nice when it has been brought out fresh. This particular Chinese buffet will satisfy all of you who like the deep fried offerings of your local take out. Chips, spring rolls, spare ribs, onion rings, battered chicken balls are abound at East. East is one of those places that "on the interwebs" is lauded as being amazing. That it isn't, but it's not dire either. It certainly didn't have the excellent customer service that is claimed elsewhere. There wasn't a high chair for my little girl and they made us leave the pram in an unsecured area. In my humble opinion there are much better Chinese food establishments out there, but if you are in the town centre, have no kids, or kids over the age of 5, and want to stuff your face full of spring rolls and chips, it will do.

A great value, all you can eat Chinese buffet in Southend, where the food still tastes totally…read moredelicious, despite how good value it is. And the staff are really friendly and happy.

Nice people! Good food! Good views. I had the salmon…read moreteriyaki and my husband had steak and chips. Everything was well prepared and tastefully presented. The brownie for dessert is the way to go. It was the perfect brownie with vanilla ice cream and salted carmel. Nothing to fault!

A beautiful place to eat, with great food. A great selection…read moreof delicious meals. Staff are all lovely and the waiting time is very short. I loved the feel of the place as it very laid back and chilled whilst being starve modern and sophisticated. I would highly recommend this as a place to eat. Just don't have a milkshake, they are not good.

Polish Food is not to everyone's taste, it can be heavy and needs a good appetite…read more The Owners of this place make a point of making you feel welcome, it really is like stepping into a Neighbourhood Restaurant in Central Europe. The food is cheap and plentiful and home made off good quality. The selection of Polish Beers and Vodkas is a recipe for an unforgettable hangover. Top marks

Amazing place in Southend on sea. Best Italian with…read moreauthentic Menu and real Italian people running this place. Food is to die for!! Arancine are superb, fresh homemade ravioli outstanding.... never had something so good as the one I ate in this place! Very friendly staff (owners) Highly recommended!

Excellent gem of a restaurant serving authentic regional Italian dishes from Abruzzo and Sicily all…read morefreshly prepared to order and served with a smile. Not a typical "Italian" with a huge menu served with a ding but genuine food from genuine people. They also serve a mean cocktail.

An excellent Tandoori restaurant, used to be called the Royal Bengal and a shame they had to change…read morethe signage. The red lettering on bright yellow does not encourage as it should. An extensive menu with the chicken shashlik the tops for me. Tarka Dahl and kema nans as sides are superb. The front of house can be a little abrupt and forgetful at times but it does depend who it is. The toilets have been done up, whatever you may think, but can be a little on the chilly side in the colder months. Wine can be expensive and they rarely run out as you can see them running across the road to the Tesco's opposite. Highly recommended if you fancy a cheap and good tasting curry.

One of my favourate Indian take-aways, (definatly in the top 5), the food here is some of the…read morespicier cuisine I've tasted, but not so much so that you can't taste the other ingredients, showing the skill of the cooking involved. Providing collection and delivery, they also do some western cuisine, (such as pizza's), which I tried once, and I was not as impressed; they were OK, but they were no Pizza Hut, and should stick to their strengths; which is fine Indian cuisine, for the same reason Pizza Hut doesn't do Vindaloo's. Prices are a little more expensive than some places but this reflects the quality and taste of the food and is well worth it, and their delivery times are excellent, and the dishes are always piping hot. The staff are always polite when phoning, and will ask for directions if they're not sure on exactly where you are, and ask to take a contact number in-case they have any trouble finding you, but this has never happened to me yet. Over-all, a great place to order your cuisine if you like it hot and spicy, and good all round service.

This is a fantastic Indian take away, which delivers to central Southend and Southchurch. The…read morequality of the food is excellent, with a broad menu which they can adapt to suit individual tastes e.g. making food spicier. Staff on the phone are very friendly and helpful. Delivery is always within half an hour of ordering even on a weekend evening, and the food is hot when it arrives. Prices are very reasonable. This take away has recently branched out into serving chicken and pizzas, cooked in a separate kitchen, and also available for delivery, allowing a family to have different types of food in one delivery.

The smoothies are delicious, such good value for money aswell. Everything tastes freshly made, the…read morecouple who run the cafe are always friendly. Its being extended at the moment so they can serve a wider choice of food which im looking forward to. Quite confused as to when it opens, ive been on here sundays but went on a monday and it was closed so need to check that out. Nicely placed on the seafront. (: Look forward to more summers here.

Excellent Restaurant and Coffee bar. Splendid views across the estuary. Run by very efficient and…read morefriendly owners. The owners have made this place my regular stop off for the best coffee in Southend, with a good range of food on the menu. Highly recomended.

Have used these for deliveries a couple of times and it has been quite slow. The pizzas also aren't…read moreas good as in the restaurant and are expensive for pizza delivery.

Very nice restaurant just off of the high street…read more If you like Mexican food, you'll love this place, I particularly recommend their calzones as they're freshly prepared and very tasty. They also have a fully licenced bar, which has plenty of good drinks on offer.

Salsa is a decent place to eat, accomodating to your needs, I always ask for extra jalapeño in my…read moredishes and the chef will always do with no problems. Staff always smiling, quick and helpful. Latinos their mother restaurant in hadliegh is amazing fantastic tapas, best I've ever had anywhere in the world. Great value too with some lovely beers on offer.