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Caesar@Dolphin, Braintree, Essex

Caesar@Dolphin

4.8
4.8
254 Reviews
£26 to £40
European

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2 people
22:30
Booked 5 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 09:30–21:00 Sat 09:30–23:00 Sun 12:00–18:00
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Area
    Braintree
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 254 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Essex

    Best Overall

  • Essex

    Great for brunch

  • Essex

    Gluten-free-friendly

Review summary

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Caesar@Dolphin offers a delightful dining experience with "excellent food and friendly service." Guests rave about the "delicious meals" and "fabulous atmosphere," making it a "hidden gem." The menu is praised for its variety and quality, with standout dishes like the seafood platter and Sunday roast. Highly recommended for special occasions.
254 Reviews
  1. Hayley

    London2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I've been passing this place for years, and have never tried it, so as I was meeting a friend this was a good halfway point! The service was outstanding, all very polite. The food was very nice, the presentation was amazing, my only critique was the starter I went for goats cheese bon bons, and I know its a la carte, but it was tiny as in two bon bons, for the price I'd expect four tbh. They had a party in the next room, it was a Romanian party so the music was very uplifting too! I'd still highly recommend this place, I'd just go for a main! There's a fair amount of parking at back and a little at front, I'd say it could do with a bit more lighting, as very dark, also if you don't know the place you could easily miss it, as road isn't well lit either

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    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 8 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time we had eaten there and the food was brilliant could not fault a thing and will definitely be returning

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  3. Mariana

    Essex1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 8 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing service and staff are very friendly. The food is delicious. Definitely recommend.

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  4. Claire

    Essex1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 7 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had such a good 'Ladies Night' here on Friday night! Lovely atmosphere, food was excellent! Staff were so good! A bit weird having to order 2 drinks at a time, would prefer just one, but overall excellent and will be back!

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    Essex2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and friendly service. We had the lunch menu which was great value, will be back soon.

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  6. Diane

    Essex2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 27 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food, piping hot, well cared for in pleasant surroundings, good atmosphere.

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  7. Colin

    Essex1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent evening all round. Service quick, friendly & very efficient.

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  8. Daniel

    Essex2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 14 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went for valentine’s we had the seafood platter and it was amazing staff friendly owners come and make sure everything ok and had a chat was such a lovely evening and to top it off the food was amazing

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  9. Catherine

    Essex7 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 13 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    A friendly welcome. Prompt service. Very good menu selection: although five of the six of us chose the salmon 'special'! The beef tagliatelle was also very good. One son commented that Caesar's can always be counted on for a good meal. When they saw the shared seafood platter on a neighbouring table they suffered food envy! A lovely, relaxed evening. Thank you.

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  10. Edwina

    Essex1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 13 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The overall experience was really great. Our waitress was very friendly and the food was excellent. I thanked the chef as it was my birthday treat from my friends.

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Caesar@Dolphin is rated 4.8 stars by 254 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
22:30
Booked 5 times today
Google Map for Caesar@Dolphin

5 Coggeshall Rd, Braintree, Essex CM77 8EU

Additional information

  • Area
    Braintree
  • Hours of Operation
    Wed–Fri 09:30–21:00 Sat 09:30–23:00 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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