Best Authentic Restaurants in Thurrock

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BexleyBrentwoodDartfordEast LondonGreenhitheLongfield

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BexleyBrentwoodDartfordGraysGreenhitheHornchurch

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1. Kara Lounge & Grill

4.7

Exceptional(1306)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Turkish • Grays

Booked 35 times today

We are proud to serve you one of the healthiest and most well-balanced Turkish and Mediterranean food in Essex.Our dishes are prepared freshly upon order, using authentic recipes, traditional cooking methods with finest ingredients.Our focus is to provide the highest quality of service available.

2. KUSHI Lakeside

4.3

Awesome(30)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Indian • Grays

Booked 3 times today

Nestled in the bustling hub of Lakeside, Grays, KUSHI takes inspiration from the beauties of Asia, bringing authentic Bangladeshi flavours and first class service to our stunning space. Featuring authentic Bangladeshi cuisine with a contemporary flair of the far east, expertly curated cocktails! the restaurant benefits from a lively ambiance with DJs and live music in the weekends, weekend afternoon tea and bottomless brunches.Our Chefs use only high quality ingredients, offering an excellent range of seasonal dishes and creating a bangladeshi twist to pan asian food, our must try Chicken Tikka Sushi and Butter Baos.Our Multi Award Winning KUSHI locations taking on 2024 with a space to dine in with friends and family then on the weekends turn in to a speakeasy lounge environment for the diners who just want to relax.

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3. Côte Brasserie - Bluewater

4.6

Exceptional(118)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• French • Greenhithe

Booked 56 times today

Côte Bluewater is inspired by the brasseries of Paris, serving authentic French dishes all day in our classically designed restaurants. We are committed to producing authentic French classics, freshly cooked to order, from the highest quality sourced ingredients.

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4. Tapas Revolution - Bluewater

3.7

Very Good(92)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Tapas / Small Plates • Greenhithe

Booked 3 times today

Conveniently located in the middle of Bluewater Shopping Centre, Tapas Revolution has been the ideal spot for a break between shopping as well as a destination on its own since 2011.This Spanish tapas bar and restaurant features an open plan kitchen with a mix of bar, table and booth seating, encouraging people to seat at the bar for the authentic Spanish tapas bar experience. Whether you’re dining on your own, celebrating an occasion or simply on a shopping trip with your family, the team will be happy to help you choose the perfect area.General Manager: Tommaso MasiExecutive Chef: Cristian Parisi / Pedro Antonio Lopez Grijalbo Expect all the classics as well as homemade Churros with hot chocolate and their famous Gin Tonics and Sangrias, 2-4-1 or half price during their Happy Hora.

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5. Carluccio's - Bluewater Kent

4.0

Excellent(612)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Dartford

Booked 10 times today

Here at Carluccio's, we’ve always been true to our Italian heritage and what food really means to us. The best ingredients, from the best regions, cooked with love. Carluccio’s Restaurant in Bluewater, located in The Village is the perfect place to provide an escape from the hustle and bustle of the busy centre. Sit up at the bar and enjoy one of our exciting cocktails, lunch al fresco on our outdoor terrace or a cosy dinner in our intimate booths. Enjoy our exciting new menu, comfortable seating, beautiful décor and of course, excellent customer service.

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6. Big Easy Bluewater

4.5

Awesome(1798)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Barbecue • Dartford

Booked 1 time today

Big Easy Bar.B.Q & Lobstershack. Home smoked Bar.B.Q, Fresh East Coast Lobster, Frozen slushy cocktails, over 500 whiskies, rums, ice cold beers on tap, live bands every night. We are a local institution, with an international following.

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7. Cadiz Tapas Restaurant & Tarifa Chiringuito

4.2

Awesome(437)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Tapas / Small Plates • Dartford

Cadiz Tapas Restaurant & Tarifa Chiringuito is an authentic Spanish eatery in Dartford-Kent. Customers rave about its 'authentic Spanish food' and 'great selection of wines from the best regions of the world'. The restaurant also serves an 'extensive and good quality' drink and cocktail menu. The reviews highlight the 'excellent choice of food', 'great decor, atmosphere' and 'friendly staff'. The restaurant's 'great menu that was cooked sensationally' and 'lovely Spanish beer and Sangria' are also praised.

8. AppleYard

4.7

Exceptional(473)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Spanish • Sidcup

Booked 5 times today

Neighbourhood Wine Bar, Shop & Restaurant: Purveyors of Spanish / Provencal influenced Food, Fine Wine, Bubbles, Tapas and Delivered Wines on AppleYardwines.com !!!General Manager: Susana LlorensExecutive Chef: Pedro Antonio Lopez Grijalbo Based next to the old Lamborbey Swimming Baths, serving regional food and wines with the very best imported Iberian products.

9. Txoko

4.6

Exceptional(78)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Spanish • Bexley

Booked 5 times today

Welcome to our new ‘Txoko’ inspired from the Basque country and Northern Spain,meaning a cosy corner or ‘nook’ where people come together to meet and share homecooked tradional Spanish food, along side local drinks and wines with friends andfamily, new and old.We use local fresh produce along with speciality products imported directly from Spainto create family receipes close to our hearts. Our Txoko has been created with repurposedfurniture and accessories to minimise our carbon footprint.

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10. The Greek Meze - Sidcup

4.0

Excellent(376)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Greek • Sidcup

Booked 8 times today

At the Greek Meze 2, we pride ourselves on serving delicious home-style and traditional Greek cooked food with the finest ingredients by outstanding chefs bringing a slice of the Mediterranean. Embellished with vibrant traditional Greek decor and colours, with soothing music guaranteeing an exceptional experience and a taste of our real Greek culture.

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Gintare
Essex •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Amazing place! Delicious food, nice cocktails, brilliant staff !
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Kara Lounge & GrillPrice: Moderate• Turkish• Grays
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4.7
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Cheryl
London •3 reviews
5.0
Dined on Apr 19, 2025
My only slight issue was that it seems like our table got forgotten about, and once we had finished our food the empty plates just sat on our table for a while and it was hard to get a servers attention. However the food was delicious, it is once of my favourite places to go.
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Tapas Revolution - BluewaterPrice: Moderate• Tapas / Small Plates• Greenhithe
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3.7
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Georgina
Kent •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on Apr 17, 2025
Great staff, food was prompt and very tasty. Will definitely be back.
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Carluccio's - Bluewater KentPrice: Expensive• Italian• Dartford
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4
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Georgina EllenVIP
Kent •15 reviews
5.0
Dined on Apr 4, 2025
Met a friend for brunch today. We were initially a little disappointed that the menu had changed, and that Prosecco was no longer included in the brunch menu. Anyhow we bought it separately. It was lovely. Food and service excellent, as always.
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Côte Brasserie - BluewaterPrice: Moderate• French• Greenhithe
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4.6
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Ishmail
London •1 review
4.0
Dined on Feb 28, 2025
Good experience, we really enjoyed the food and the atmosphere was great. The DJ was unexpected but a great start to a Friday night
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KUSHI LakesidePrice: Expensive• Indian• Grays
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4.3

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