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The House by Hilly Gant, Braintree, Essex

The House by Hilly Gant

4.7
4.7
1248 Reviews
£41 and over
British

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2 people
19:30
Booked 11 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood gem
We've been serving the people of Braintree and beyond since 2015 and in that time have humbly become ‘one of Essex’s best restaurants.’ We have received recognition from the AA, having been awarded an AA Rosette for ‘culinary excellence’ for five consecutive years, and then in 2023 we received our second rosette, putting the restaurant amongst the top 10 restaurants in Essex. Our food is of course one of our main focuses, but we don’t just stop there. Attentive, relaxed and friendly service is as important as the food and our objective is to make your visit an enjoyably memorable one. Our exceptional wine supplier, Peter Watts Wines (based up the road in Coggeshall) allows us to offer you delicious wines of an exceptional quality. Then add some cocktails, jazz, personality, creativity, a few hidden quirks and we like to think this all culminates to create a truly wonderful experience. Life is about memories; we want to be part of your best ones.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    £41 and over
  • Cuisines
    British
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Fri, Sat 12:00–14:00 Sun 12:00–16:45 Dinner Tue–Fri 18:00–21:00 Sat 17:45–21:15
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Sam McGee
  • Area
    Braintree
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wine

What 1,248 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
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Essex

    Innovative

  • Essex

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Essex

    Great for fine wines

  • Essex

    Romantic

  • Essex

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The House by Hilly Gant offers a delightful dining experience with "outstanding food" and "exceptional service." Guests rave about the "friendly and attentive staff" and the "welcoming atmosphere." Whether for special occasions or a casual meal, this restaurant impresses with its "fantastic food" and "lovely decor." Highly recommended!
1,248 Reviews
  1. Kenneth VIP

    London35 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a pleasure to dine here. Good quality food and service.

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  2. Johann

    Essex1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wow, what a great service we had. The warm welcome we received from the waitresses, the good food .Everything was so perfect 👌.

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  3. Dani

    London3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 15 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Exceeded expectations. Food was perfect - great options to choose from, amazing quality, right quantities. Service was friendly, attentive and efficient - shoutout to Daisy specifically. We will definitely be back and have already recommended to others. Thank you!

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  4. Hayley

    London5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 15 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our favourite venue for fantastic food and outstanding service.

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  5. Marc

    London3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 9 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always great food and drink on offer. Services great as usual.

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  6. annabelle

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 8 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding food & great waiting staff - one of the best meals we have had for years

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  7. Trudi

    Essex1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 8 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous Bottomless brunch lovely food and lovely atomshpere. Was a bit disappointed that you no longer provide cocktails in this brunch as still being advertised as late as this morning on your website. Overall a lovely afternoon

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  8. Alun

    Essex1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 7 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our first visit, on a Friday lunchtime, was a real delight. The staff are friendly and helpful, the menu tempting and the meal was delicious. What an unexpected experience. We must return soon !

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  9. SANDRA

    Essex1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food excellent, service excellent, parking easy. No disappointment, loved it.

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  10. PennyO

    Cambridge2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous afternoon with my friends for bottemless brunch. Fab food and lovely waiting staff. Highly recommend!

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2 people
19:30
Booked 11 times today
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34 New Street, Braintree, Essex CM7 1ES

Additional information

  • Area
    Braintree
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Fri, Sat 12:00–14:00 Sun 12:00–16:45 Dinner Tue–Fri 18:00–21:00 Sat 17:45–21:15
  • Price
    £41 and over
  • Cuisines
    British
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Sam McGee
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wine
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