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Caesar@Dolphin, Braintree, Essex

Caesar@Dolphin

4.7
4.7
240 Reviews
£26 to £40
European

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2 people
19:00
Booked 3 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood gem
A traditional restaurant complete with low ceilings, beams, real fires and a cosy bar still frequented by the locals, it’s the pride of place pizza oven that makes Caesar @ Dolphin stand out from many village inns. That and the seasonal menu of big-flavoured dishes underpinned by strong technical skill

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    European, Contemporary British, Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Wed–Fri 12:00–15:00 Wed–Fri 18:00–23:00 Sat 12:00–23:00 Sun 12:00–18:00
  • Phone number
    01376 321143
  • Website
    https://caesarsatthedolphin.co.uk/
  • Payment Options
    Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Location
    5 Coggeshall Rd, Braintree, Essex CM77 8EU
  • Area
    Braintree
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 240 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Essex

    Best Overall

  • Essex

    Best Food

  • Essex

    Best Ambience

  • Essex

    Best Value

  • Essex

    Good for business meals

  • Essex

    Vegetarian-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Caesar@Dolphin is a standout dining spot known for its "excellent service and food." Guests rave about the delicious Sunday roasts and generous portions. The atmosphere is charming and perfect for special occasions. Patrons appreciate the attentive staff and diverse menu, making it a "must to visit" for any dining enthusiast.

240 Reviews

  1. Martin

    Essex

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 18 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Great lunch. Booked a business lunch for 2 on a Wednesday before Christmas - we were the only ones in the restaurant which was a bit disconcerting and made me question whether I had got things wrong but I need not have worried. The food was excellent - very well presented and extremely tasty and the service was very polite and efficient (as expected when only 2 people in the restaurant!). I was advised that they are usually busy and things were manic from that evening onwards until there New Year so hope this was the case and the restaurant will continue as I would happily eat there again. Would happily recommend.

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  2. Zak

    Newcastle

    11 reviews

    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 15 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Nice restaurant, service staff need a bit more training. Didn’t know the answer to multiple questions about the menu. Starters and mains were good, dessert was a let down. Xmas pudding stone cold and bought in. What a shame!

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  3. Nicola

    Essex

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 11 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely evening with fabulous food and fantastic service. Definitely recommend.

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  4. Daniel

    Essex

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and great staff had a really good evening

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  5. Mark

    Essex

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 8 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food, was delicious, the service was excellent, we really enjoy eating here.

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  6. Neil

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 7 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went for midweek lunch. Warm greeting and a good looking room. Offered a range of menus from brunch, set lunch and a la carte. We went for ALC although the set lunch has plenty of options. Wine list is serviceable and reasonable by the glass options. Food accurately cooked and well presented. Good size portion meant that a starter and main left me struggling for space. We declared it a a successful choice. The bill was 10% below my expectations which is always a good sign. This is a well run, ambitious kitchen serving very good food. It deserves your consideration as a mid-weeker, brunch stop and evening out. I understand they don’t struggle to fill Sundays.

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  7. Julia

    Norfolk/Suffolk

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on 3 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a fantastic meal the only thing that put us off and thought a bit too much was the 15% service charge making it a whopping £49 tip

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  8. Julia

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 31 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    A delicious meal in a beautiful old restaurant. Great service too. I will definitely be going back.

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  9. Mitchell

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 30 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely fresh food, service was impeccable, lovely homely feel. Would definitely recommend

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  10. Adrian

    Essex

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 27 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have been to Caesars many times before but this was the 1st time we ate the Sunday Roast. As normal the food was of the highest standard with service to match

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FAQs

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Caesar@Dolphin is rated 4.7 stars by 240 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 3 times today

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Google Map for Caesar@Dolphin

5 Coggeshall Rd, Braintree, Essex CM77 8EU

Additional information

  • Area
    Braintree
  • Hours of Operation
    Wed–Fri 12:00–15:00 Wed–Fri 18:00–23:00 Sat 12:00–23:00 Sun 12:00–18:00
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    European, Contemporary British, Italian
  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment Options
    Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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