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Zafra

4.6
4.6
64 Reviews
£25 and under
Italian

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2+ people
19:00
  • Good for special occasions
  • Innovative
  • Romantic
Zafra is Italian at heart, but each dish is created by Frank Tyler - the chef / proprietor -

The menu hosts an extensive collection of Italian favourites such as our signature dish seafood stew with a twist of linguine. We specialized in fresh fish daily seabass, bream, mussels, Mackeral swordfish, what shall Frank cook for you. , and fab raviolis like artichoke, crab, mushroom, and gorgonzola and walnut. Mmmm.
Zafra’s is the perfect place for lunch, dinner, celebrations, an intimate dinner or a get-together with friends.
Our new low carb project has started in Ernest in collaberation with colne valley nhs trust trying out new no carb option like edame bean and soy pastas and gluton free pizza bases. To help reduce diabetes in our community.
specials daily and a warm welcome is allways assured we are small and friendly bistro in the heart of Finchingfield next to the pond and oldest windmill in essex come visit you won't be disappointed. Frank Tyler Zafra x


Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Vegetarian / Vegan, Fish
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Fri 10:30–14:00 Wed–Sat 18:00–21:30
  • Phone number
    01371 810501
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Frank Tyler
  • Area
    Braintree
  • Parking details
    Unrestircted street parking.
  • Public transit
    Bus stop Church Hill
  • Entertainment
    Monthly Jazz Nights. Please call for details.
  • Additional
    Beer, Cafe, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 64 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on all time ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseEnergetic

64 Reviews
  1. James

    Essex

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 28 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Simply one of the best meals I have tasted. Linguine Marinara, with chilli to your taste. Full of sea food and fish.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Essex

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 1 June 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good food choice and price range. Relaxed atmosphere yet you still felt that you were on a night out. The staff are freindly and not at all pretentious and the chef/owner chats to all customers at the end of the evening

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  3. Emma

    Essex

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 19 March 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really enjoyed my visit to Zafra. Frank was amazing and kept us entertained. Will definitely be going back:)

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  4. TobyS

    London

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 4 November 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely lovely, frank , Debbie and the team are all very welcoming and the service is exceptional,. In the words of Arnold s , I’ll be back!!

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  5. Al234

    Norfolk/Suffolk

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 9 October 2023

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Can’t really comment on anything as it was not open! Something open table should have been aware of!

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  6. Wheeee

    Cambridge

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 17 August 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was a lunchtime visit. The service was perfect, attentive and not intrusive. The food was as authentically Italian as any I have ever tasted in Italy. Quite simply, this place is a little gem, and if you pass it by without being tempted in by the wonderful menu, you will be missing a gastronomic treat. Top marks!

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  7. JulieD

    Cambridge

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 10 August 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A wonderful meal as always .Nothing is too much trouble .This really is a little gem in a beautiful setting .I would highly recommend

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  8. Gibbo111

    Norfolk/Suffolk

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 10 June 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Have eaten at Zafra several times before when living local but still willing to travel 30 mins to eat there , Food is always excellent and good value and the setting in the middle of Finchingfield is a bonus Frank the owner certainly knows his way around the kitchen and the fish dishes are always a must at for me . 16 years he’s run the place now so he must be doing something right !

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  9. JohnF

    Essex

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 19 April 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food, great host, full of life! Brilliant service. Quiet the night we were there but it was mid week. Highly recommended

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  10. BarbaraS

    Essex

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 February 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Intimate and cosy dinning. A ‘proper’ restaurant. Lovely host. Excellent food.

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Zafra is rated 4.6 stars by 64 OpenTable diners.

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19:00
Google Map for Zafra

5 The Green, Finchingfield, Essex CM7 4JS

Additional information

  • Area
    Braintree
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Fri 10:30–14:00 Wed–Sat 18:00–21:30
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Vegetarian / Vegan, Fish
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Unrestircted street parking.
  • Public transit
    Bus stop Church Hill
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Frank Tyler
  • Entertainment
    Monthly Jazz Nights. Please call for details.
  • Additional
    Beer, Cafe, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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