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The House by Hilly Gant, Braintree, Essex

The House by Hilly Gant

4.6
4.6
1222 Reviews
£41 and over
British

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7:00 pm
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Booked 6 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 pm–2:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–4:45 pm Dinner Tue–Fri 6:00 pm–9:00 pm Sat 5:45 pm–9:15 pm
  • Phone number
    01376 345615
  • 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 1,222 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 recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Essex

    Good for business meals

  • Essex

    Innovative

  • Essex

    Gluten-free-friendly

  • Essex

    Healthy

  • Essex

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Essex

    Great for fine wines

  • Essex

    Romantic

  • Essex

    Vegetarian-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The House by Hilly Gant is a delightful dining spot in Braintree, highly praised for its "superb food" and "excellent service." Guests appreciate the "relaxed atmosphere" and attentive staff. While some noted service and temperature issues, the restaurant consistently delivers "fantastic" meals, making it a favorite choice for special occasions.
1,222 Reviews
  1. James

    London

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great meal. Lovely food. Good service. Price good. Easy parking.

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  2. Linda

    Essex

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 19 January 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Only 1 main meal came ro table hot. All 5 other meals were like warm. Fish/batter was well over cooked. Won't be visiting again

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  3. Graham

    Essex

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 18 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We meet our friends there a few times a year and have never had a bad meal or experience! The staff are courteous and extremely efficient.

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  4. Martin

    London

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 18 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding- Exceptional food served by friendly staff in a cracking atmosphere-what more could you want?! We visit here for special occasions. We have been going for years. Harry , Sam & the team set the standards others aspire to reach but seldom do. Keep up the great work !!!

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  5. Dan

    Essex

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 18 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic food, well priced and fantastic service as always. Our favourite restaurant for special occasions.

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  6. Kyle

    Essex

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 18 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was friendly and swift...food and wine outstanding.

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  7. Emma

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 11 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Emmie was amazing , food and service great , just didn’t have my dessert lol as the soulfe wouldn’t rise lol Such a lovely place Always recommending x

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  8. Clare

    Essex

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 11 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great meal! Beautiful food and the service was spot on! Looking forward to our next visit.

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  9. David

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 3 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Romantic atmosphere candlelit restaurant. Space between the tables allowed my guests to enjoy conversation without interruption. Excellent service complimented by exceptional food. Nearby parking was excellent.

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  10. Denise

    Essex

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 29 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always we received excellent service, excellent food. The new decor is great although I miss all the clocks..

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The House by Hilly Gant is rated 4.6 stars by 1222 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 pm
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Booked 6 times today
Google Map for The House by Hilly Gant

34 New Street, Braintree, Essex CM7 1ES

Additional information

  • Area
    Braintree
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–2:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–4:45 pm Dinner Tue–Fri 6:00 pm–9:00 pm Sat 5:45 pm–9:15 pm
  • 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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