Restaurants in Basildon

Miller & Carter Langdon Hills

Grace, our server was absolutely brilliant - nothing was too much trouble. The food was delicious. Only tiny negative is it was a tiny bit noisy but it was a Sunday night at the end of half term so nothing that could be done about that!

Matteus caribbean cuisine LTD

First time trying today.
It was one of the best curry goat dishes I’ve had, the meat was so tender. Really nice flavour, with a good bit of spice without being too much.
The cheesy beef patty was also amazing! I'll definitely be coming back soon

Tav meze grill

Best chicken shish and kebab in Basildon! Even better it’s made over charcoal and you can taste it! Amazing stuff! Will be back when I’m in the area, great staff and friendly

Tim's Wood Fired Pizza

After some disastrous meals from the famous named suppliers, some dodgy locals that put profit before quality, we had become very disappointed with what pizza was on offer.

Decided to go to the furthest afield from our locality and tried Tim’s.

This was the first and definitely not the last, we will certainly use them again, possibly the best I have ever eaten!

The staff were nice as well.

TGI Fridays

Jennid was such a lovely server she really took care of us and made us feel very welcome and even helped us on the menu on what’s good! Love the servers from Ellie and james

Wendy's

Visited on Tuesday evening. We are a family of four soon to be five and naturally in this heat we were all tired exhausted and our two toddlers were acting as children do when you’ve had just about enough of the day. The staff here stepped in, particularly a man, we think to be a manager, and absolutely saved us with two frostys and a toy for our youngest, as well as making sure our food was fine and all our need were met. As a young growing family we’re used to being judged and made to feel like inconveniences when out in public and honestly the staff that work here are absolute angels and as two people that work in the service industry ourselves we couldn’t not recognise that. Just wanted to say a massive thank you to the whole team and acknowledge that they really are a credit to the wendys brand.

Harvester - The Honey Pot

We went to the honey pot late Sunday afternoon it was very busy but we had booked a table. We were seated slightly earlier than our time, which was nice, staff were very efficient and friendly our servers name was Megan C who worked her little legs off, a lovely young lady, we went for the meal deal 2 courses around £23. I had the combo and my son had the full rack of ribs, food was hot and tasted nice. Then I had the chocolate fudge cake with ice cream which was delicious and the sticky toffee pudding with ice-cream we both cleared our plates and was very full.

Pizza Express

We had such a lovely evening enjoying our meal before going to the cinema. What made it extra special was our amazing waitress, Danielle. From the outset, she gave a big smile and made us feel so welcome. Attentive, courteous, professional yet friendly. Excellent customer service, such a delightful waitress. We hope we have her next time we visit. Thank you Danielle?

Pizza Hut Delivery

I order very regularly from here and usually do a click and collect. The pizzas are always on time usually within 20 minutes and the customer service is excellent with friendly staff.

Honywood's Sandwich Shop

Absolutely 5 star the food is amazing always top quality been here a few times always clean and staff always friendly if you have not been definitely worth going you will not be disappointed wide variety of amazing food

Basil Spice Indian Restaurant, Bar

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ We absolutely love Basil Spice! We’ve eaten here many times over the years and have also attended several events, and it has always been fantastic. The quality of the food really cannot be beaten — everything is delicious, fresh and consistently excellent. The staff are always welcoming and there’s such a lovely atmosphere. I would 100% recommend Basil Spice, whether you’re looking for a great meal out or somewhere to host a party or special event. We’ve had so many great experiences here and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend it! ❤️

Harvester Five Bells Vange Basildon

Fab experience tonight for my grandads 85th birthday! Faye was amazing and bought my grandad apple pie with a candle in it! So sweet! She even went as far as making the bespoke banoffee waffle with Oreo for me which was discontinued from the menu! And it was delish!!! Thank you Faye for a wonderful evening! Xx

Coco Cafe Basildon

My first visit here, food was good, quick service. Tasted nice and fresh. I had the veggie breakfast and there was plenty, very big plates. Price not bad, not the cheapest but certainly not the dearest. Will be returning, one of the better ones in Basildon.

Bella Italia Basildon

We have been very lucky to eat here on various occasions over the last 5 weeks due to staying in a local hotel after been made homeless due to a car crashing into our home.
The team are very attentive, helpful and friendly. A special mention to LIV who always goes out of his way for us and we couldn’t be more thankful. The food has always been hot, delicious and well presented arriving an a timely manner. The atmosphere was relaxed and welcoming. Thank you Basildon team for making our situation a little more easier, your kindness hasn’t gone unnoticed.

Delhi Akash Indian Takeaway

Great food before ....but even better now....as the recently closed akash is affiliated with this shop..hence the akash chefs now reside here!!!!....try the fish bhuna or lamb or chicken shaslik ....always fresh and tasty .....i look forward to the cosy akash/dehli fusion restaurant reopening on this site in the near future in harmomy with locals.

The Crane

First time in The Crane and I was served by Amy, very friendly and polite and gave me my and friends excellent customer service. She told us about the deal on the shots and advised us about the app to download for online orders and 10% sports app discount! A very welcoming and warm pub, will definitely be going back again!

Noak Bridge

We’ve been coming here more and more lately and it’s quickly become one of our favourite local spots.

The food is always really good, the staff are genuinely friendly, and the park is a big hit with our little boy – he loves playing there with his friends while we actually get to sit and enjoy it. It’s got such a relaxed, welcoming feel, and the weekend entertainment is always a nice touch too.

Just a really lovely local pub that we keep going back to within walking distance.

The Veil restaurant & Bar

Great craft brewery/restaurant spot with excellent hoppy beers and surprisingly tasty food. Spacious, lively vibe—perfect for casual hangs. Minor cleanliness notes at times, but solid overall. Lovely place to chill out ?

Beehive Basildon

Have been here a few times, always an absolute pleasure. Id like to give a shoutout to the team - In particular Bobby - for creating a welcoming and warm environment. Always a Pleasure and we will be back!

Toby Carvery

We have ordered from this location multiple times now and we're always overall very pleased. The food always tastes great and the portions are fantastic. Our only gripe is we wish the cauli wasn't so hard and the custard pot a tad bigger! Thank you ?

Deniz Restaurant

Kebab lovely but if I didn't order 6 pots of chilli sauce you wouldn't get
Any bit worrying, pots of chilli were so
Tiny, I had to use my own chilli from the cupboard, please be more generous with the sauce as lamb donor and rice is quite dry,
Not being horrible just pointing out an
Issue, hope to order again soon

Kervan Kitchen

Miss Akar took great care of us. She was very welcoming and friendly throughout our visit. The food was amazing and the service was excellent. We had a wonderful experience and will definitely come back again

Pizza Hut

We went for the buffet as it’s one of our favourite things to do together. When we turned up there was a big party already there so we knew that it would be busy up at the buffet but staff handled everything really well, we were seated quickly and was able to choose where we sat. The manager sat us and said if we needed any issues he would be able to help, we didn’t need his help on this occasion. The pizzas came out frequently and was everything that we wanted, I noticed that some other guests had asked for particular items and they also produced them which was lovely. The kitchen staff were doing so well keeping up with the demand today and overall was a lovely lunch

MIRCHI

Ordered the double cheese smash burger and Cajun fries, the burger was the best burger I’ve ever eaten, fries were great, would totally recommend Mirchi, so much to choose on menu, great prices, customer service great, outstanding food. Highly recommend

Dil Tandoori

Best service from Ali. Ask for masala fries and even though they weren’t on the menu, the chef made them. And OMG they were amazing. Best food, best service and best company. Highly recommend

Delhi Pizza Naan

My husband was in heaven - pizza, spicy and doner meat in one! Granted it wasn’t baking hot but we are a drive away and the food was delicious. We will order again - thank you.

Sushi and Bento Basildon

I recently had the pleasure of dining at Sushi and Bento House, conveniently located right by the Basildon bus stop, making it super easy to access. From the moment I stepped inside, I was greeted with a warm and inviting atmosphere that made me feel right at home.

The service was exceptional! The staff was friendly, attentive, and eager to help with the menu. They offered great recommendations, making the dining experience even better.

Now, onto the food—wow! The sushi was incredibly fresh and delicious. Each roll was expertly crafted and beautifully presented. I particularly enjoyed the unique specialty rolls that showcased a wonderful blend of flavors. The bento boxes were also a highlight, with a delightful assortment of items that were all equally tasty.

Overall, Sushi and Bento House is a fantastic spot for anyone in Basildon looking for delicious sushi and a great atmosphere. I can’t wait to go back for another meal! Highly recommended!

Kingswood Kebab & Cafe

The food is always really nice from here! The place is always clean and the staff are friendly. The young boy who took my order via phone today and served me when I come to the shop was very polite

The Quays

The staff were incredibly helpful. I didn’t get there names but they helped with every request i had and went above and beyond to make my requests happen. Amazing service and great food for the price

OMG Desserts Basildon

Received our food tonight. Ordered Dubai chocolate strawberries and Oreo milkshakes they are amazing and the delivery driver was so lovely ❤️ Highly recommend

McDonald's

It's what you would expect from McDonald's same standard wotld over. Right next to busy A road so not the best view but convenient to stop off if on that route.

McDonald's

Always enjoy coming here, where I use the board to place my order, use table service, meal delivered to me within minutes and read my book. Absolutely bliss

Parking: All staff, friendly and helpful as it must be very trying to please everyone

Kid-friendliness: Yes

Wheelchair accessibility: Easy for wheelchairs, frames ,pushchairs and buggies

Golden City

First Impressions
This is the first time I’ve ever given a Chinese takeaway five stars. I’ve been looking for a new local spot after stopping orders from Ho Ho in Basildon, as their quality had become too inconsistent for the price point. After running a poll on the Basildon community page, Golden City consistently appeared in the top five recommendations.

Ordering Experience
When I visited today, I did not initially realise they accepted card payments and all nearby ATMs were out of cash. I popped over to Pitsea to withdraw money and came back, which already says a lot about how keen I was to try them.

Customer Service
Customer service was a genuine 10/10. The staff were super friendly, welcoming, and accommodating, and they happily answered all my questions.

Food Quality
I ordered the special fried rice with duck and BBQ sauce, alongside the beef chow mein. The rice was full of flavour and generously packed with chicken, prawns, egg, and vegetables. Wow. Nothing like what I’ve had before from Wing Soon. It was also not greasy at all, which made a huge difference. The duck was moist and well cooked, and the beef chow mein was equally tasty, with generous portions of beef and great flavour throughout. I was also given a complimentary pot of chilli oil, which was absolutely delicious.

Value for Money
The total came to £17.80, which felt very reasonable for the quality and portion sizes.

Final Thoughts
I was slightly hesitant about trying a new place, especially after Wok N Roll was also highly recommended but did not meet my expectations. Golden City, however, might just become my new local spot. The real test will be consistency on a second visit, but first impressions were excellent. I did make my own carrots and broccoli at home because fibre matters, but the main dishes were outstanding.

Highly recommend giving them a go. This review is based on collection only, as I do not use delivery services.

PIZZA MAMA MIA

Went in late last night, 5 mins before closing instead of turning me away I was served with a smile. I ordered a small pizza & they gave me a Medium. Very nice people & it was a damn good pizza! Thanks lads

Great Chalvedon Hall Public House

Absolutely love this place, if you want a good old proper local boozer then this is your pub staff are amazing as is Laura the landlad, you always get a great welcome every time not only from staff but from the patrons too...

Basildon Kitchen

I come in to place a order was was meet by a lovely polite girl who took my order, she made my pizza perfectly just the way I liked it and looked clean and spoke very nicely and had excellent manners. The cook waved and looked nice too, he also done a great job with my food, salad was fresh and the sauce was nice. Kebab was good quality, not oily at all but could have done with a few more extra strips.
The only reason I didn’t give the food 5 stars is because the chips could do with an oil change I think they was a little brown but still nice.
I would order again. It looked clean inside and well organised and staff were polite.

Nando's Basildon - Festival Leisure

We visited today with a couple of the individuals we support from our care home and had such a lovely experience. Darcy went above and beyond to help us throughout our visit and was incredibly kind, patient and helpful.

Her support really made a difference and helped make the visit enjoyable and stress-free for everyone. We really appreciated everything she did for us. Thank you so much, Darcy! ?

Ho Ho Chinese Basildon

The delivery came by in 15min, the food was piping hot. I had prawn balls, beef in black beans sauce,with special fried rice that I asked to be extra spicy. It’s my first order and I will be back for more!

Pizza Go Go Basildon

Fast delivery, great delivery driver. Food quality excellent and piping hot. Always buy from here rather than any of the big names. Been using them for more than a decade now

Taste of Bombay

I order biryani from taste of bombay that was very tasty ? I recommend all my friends go and visit their ..... and also thank you rosan brother who is recommend me that shop ....

Wing Soon

I’m not saying its a place where the food is so good you have to come, but the food was better than most Chinese around here so i’d recommend if you’re around, plus the girl working there is really nice!

Zara Indian Takeaway

We have been using Zara for our takeaway meals for many years. There has been a change of ownership and I have to say I’ve just had the best chicken tikka masala I’ve ever had. Very tasty and a lot of chicken. The tandoori super mixed grill is a really good size so very good value. All side dishes were really nice too! Well done!

Papa John's Pizza

Ordered from here last night and I’m thoroughly impressed! The pizza arrived piping hot, and the toppings were incredibly fresh and generous.Delivery was faster than expected, and the driver was friendly. This place will definitely be my go-to for pizza night from now on.

Subway

I really like going to this place. I prefer this more than the other Subway in Basildon. The staff are kind both the lady, kevin, and some guys in the kitchen. I see myself eating here more often especially now that they can serve hot drinks.

The Castlemayne pub

Honestly love this pub. The staff are always friendly and welcoming and the service is spot on every time we go in. The food is absolutely brilliant and never disappoints.

The drinks are really reasonably priced as well which is hard to find nowadays, and the whole place is always spotless and well looked after. Such a good atmosphere every time you’re in there.

The band nights are always brilliant and make for such a good night out, and they show all the live sports too so it’s a great place to watch the match with a few drinks.

The owners are lovely people and really make everyone feel welcome. You can tell they genuinely care about the pub and everyone who comes in.

Can’t recommend The Castlemayne enough, easily the best pub around.

Q Ball Sports Bar

Brilliant Comedy night on 21st June 25. Every time we visit the place the Q Ball team are friendly and professional. Good reasonably priced drinks, great service and frankly can't think of a negative. Thanks for a great night last night!

Doorsteps Cafe

Absolutely brilliant little café. Classic greasy spoon done properly — everything you want from a traditional English café and more. The food is always spot on, hearty, and great value, whether you're after a full English or something quick and comforting.

The staff are just as good as the food — friendly, welcoming, and make you feel right at home from the moment you walk in. Service is quick and relaxed, with that proper community feel you don’t get everywhere.

If you’re after proper, no-nonsense café food done right, this place is a gem. Highly recommend.

Super Kebab long riding

It's a van serving you delicious food ? so lovely and friendly Turkish guys try to help you with everything they've got to satisfy you... you can eat there but it has to be standing as there are no tables or take away to your home and enjoy at your table... so tasty and omg chips is perfect ? give them a chance...

Wok & Roll

We have been ordering food for the last 38years and we have never had a bad meal not once it's always excellent and never disappointing and we ofter order different items to give them a try A******************

Garden Cafe Basildon

First time of going there after a number of yrs recommended by friend my husband really enjoyed his cooked breakfast ? last Tuesday .Super vibe nothing posh just friendly with super food

Battleswick fish and chip shop

Went in for 2 cod and chips. Only needed 1 cod and chips as the potions are big.
Excellent food was amazing. Girl on till was very good and welcomed you when you walked in. Waited about 20 mins as cooked fresh when ordered. You can ring ahead with your order. You can also use card to pay. We live in Laindon 10 minute drive away, but it's worth it. Keep the standard going guys. Well done.

The Coriander

I don't normally do reviews.but this Indian is worth it. Can honestly say it's the best Indian food I've had .meat tender lovely flavour and was hot. And wasn't long to wait for a delivery..

Owl and Pussycat

My friends band was playing a charity show here Saturday 30th November and I did a guest spot the customers were fantastic and enjoyed every minute of the whole night, the bar staff are friendly and make you feel welcome, a great pub for live entertainment and sports on the screen, would highly recommend to go here if your in the Basildon area, thanks for a great night ???❤️

Pitsea Kebab & Pizza

Best kebab shop in Essex! Highly recommend, they have a variety of options to choose from, the staff were very polite and got the order right and the kebab itself was full of flavour with generous portions the food was overall 10/10, I can’t wait to come back!

Orleto Lounge

Had a really lovely time here with my girlfriend the other night. The atmosphere was spot on—relaxed, welcoming, and just what we needed for a nice evening out. The food was absolutely top quality, full of flavour and clearly made with care.

Big shoutout to Piper, who looked after us all evening—genuinely one of the best experiences we’ve had with staff anywhere. Friendly, attentive without being over the top, and made us feel really looked after!

Adams Fish Bar

Weekly regular @ Adams
for my Friday Fish & Chips supper.
Always deeeeeelish!
Never disappointed ?
And the girls are so friendly.

Go on, give it a go - you won't regret.

Costa Coffee

We had such a great visit here. We were a bit flappy with a newborn bubba and 4 yo and a tough day. You could just tell the ladies picked up on that and we're empathetic and helpful. My son polished off his kids hot choc and came and asked me for another before we had even finished picking up our coffees ? the lady served him a other on the house there and then for him. This meant a lot! A trip to Costa can be pricey and an experience like this makes it feel like it's worthwhile, like we are cared for and valued customers.
P.s keep the Spanish coffees forever they are unbelievable!

Miracles Bistro

Come here a lot and always enjoy the food, today was a little bit disappointing, the fried slice was only crisp around the edges, the middle of the slice was just soggy, also the toast had probably been toasted for 10 seconds and then butter spread on it, it was just a wet soggy mess, the staff are always helpful and friendly and the cafe is clean

Ballards Wok

Excellent Chinese for gluten free and other dietary requirements
I have coeliac (gluten allergy) and the selection I can eat is great! So many fried foods done in their own fryer so they’re safe for allergies. Friendly staff always at the front desk too. Affordable too!!
Vegan friends also love this place. We always collect this as they can prepare it so quickly and delivery time is often lengthy.

Full monty burger van

Top quality food and great service. Two friendly chaps running the van who made everyone feel welcome, and the prices are spot on for the portion sizes and quality. Fresh, tasty food and quick service even when busy. Definitely worth a visit and will be back again.

Wendy's

Wasn’t a great experience here unfortunately.
The place didn’t feel very clean, especially around the drinks area which looked messy and poorly stocked. There were no lids or straws available, and when I asked staff for some it felt like a bit of an inconvenience rather than normal service.
Food was okay, but the overall experience let it down.
Hopefully just a one-off, but definitely needs better attention to cleanliness and customer service.

Dream Cafe & Restaurant

The coffee is amazing and the food is served while it's hot, it's all amazing. The service is wonderful, they're incredibly nice and serve you right away. Im incredibly pleased with this place it's my go to anytime. The people there are quiet too it's very peaceful.

Tasty Buds

very happy with our visit, food was very well priced and the quality was great, you can tell the food was fresh, parking was easy and the people were very friendly, they've got a proper coffee machine too! will be back soon, thanks to Meladie and the team

Rice & Noodles

Googled ‘Chinese’ in the area, found them. Went and ordered Egg fried rice, Chicken chowmane, sweet & sour chicken. Nice looking place. Friendly staff. Food was actually really nice. Chicken taste like chicken, cooked perfectly, good amount of sauces. Really enjoyable. Fair price too. Defo eat there again.

Martellas

Cannot fault the food, reasonably priced, as for the staff that serve you, they're rude as they throw your food on the counter and move onto the next customer without a thank you. Ask for battered sausage got normal on 2 separate occasions, got home realised it was too late! If the servers had better attitudes and smiled it would make this chippy 1st class all round, but until that happens many people say customer service is shocking

Costa

This is by far my favourite Costa branch! The staff are always incredibly friendly and polite, and the place is consistently spotless and really clean.
I visit lots of Costa branches, but this one stands out as my absolute favourite.
The team do a great job at keeping the queues moving, which makes every visit quick and enjoyable.
It’s also only five minutes from my home, which is an added bonus! Always a lovely experience — definitely deserves 5 stars! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Subway

Lady who served me was very sweet & chatty, plus the sandwich was delicious and actually made neatly, rather than just being slapped together, which is an issue I’ve had at other branches.

Greggs

We had a problem with Uber. I phoned up as I wasn't happy. I spoke to Kirsty, she was amazing. We would like to thank you so much for your understanding, help and support with our issue. Thank you ?

The Plaice to Go

Always good service. The fish and chips can not be beaten, absolutely delicious. The gherkin was missing from our order, then a few minutes later some very kind gentleman delivered two. Just can not fault them. Thank you.

Greggs

The Plough & Tractor

This is a great local pub with a long standing history, the current land lady has just celebrated her 25th year. Atmosphere can go up and down but generally good especially when live acts are performing at weekends. It's quieter mid week. It would be nice if there was food available but there is a kebab/ burger bar in the carpark. Plenty of parking and occasional special events in the summer such as family days, Easter egg hunts etc and of course the staff are football mad so always ready to support local and national treams. New Year is always a good night.

Taste the best Laindon -Basildon

Im always a little weary when it comes to something new visisted on new years day after seeing my local kebab van was closed for the day glad to say i think i found my new favourite best chicken kebab w all salad n chilli sauce out there donner was amazing too!!

Neds Noodle Bar

We returned after having been no more than once a year for many years. Food lovely and hot and served quickly. Staff helpful and cheerful. Restaurant clean and tidy. All good

Tesco Cafe

Wonderful kind and efficient staff. The food was excellent and my son had drunk the milk from his iced latte before stirring and they refilled it, as it had become too strong. Honestly really worth popping in.