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The House by Hilly Gant, Braintree, Essex

The House by Hilly Gant

4.7 (1283)
£41 and over
British
34 New Street, Braintree, Essex CM7 1ES

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 11 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighborhood 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.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    £41 and over
  • Cuisines
    British
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Thu–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
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Sam McGee
  • Neighborhood
    Braintree
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wine

What 1,283 people are saying

The House by Hilly Gant reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Essex

    Best Ambiance

  • Essex

    Innovative

  • 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 delights guests with "amazing food" and "fantastic service," offering a welcoming atmosphere and attentive staff. Enjoy exquisite dishes like scallops and lamb specials, while the Apple Tarte Tatin dessert is a standout. Known for "exceptional food" and a "romantic atmosphere," it's a must-visit for special occasions.
1,283 Reviews
  1. Lesley

    Essex2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    This is a lovely restaurant. I like the layout and the feel, but I do have some feedback. The prices are above average. We chose to have the lunchtime set menu. Starter: My partner had bruschetta and I had the whitebait. The whitebait was a very generous portion. Both were very tasty. Main course: we both chose mini toad in the hole with peas and gravy. Again, very tasty. There were 3 slim sausages in each of the 2 individual dishes. We ordered 2 sides to share: house chips (we would have chosen potatoes cooked a different way as chips doesn’t really go eg mash or new potatoes, but the choices were house chips or fries). We also had stem broccoli. However, I would have preferred not to have the extra ingredients added to these two side dishes. Mayo doesn’t really go with Toad and gravy.

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  2. Nicola

    London9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time visitors tonight and pleasantly surprised. All 4 of us shared chateau Briand which was cooked medium rare and superbly tender. We probably made the school boy error of not ordering extra veg as we lacked some greenery but other than that it was very good. It’s nice to see a chef that knows how to rest a decent cut of meat properly. All washed down with a couple of bottles of St’emlion red I’m sure we will return soon
    The House by Hilly GantResponded 3 days ago
    Hi Nicola, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review, it means a lot! I will pass your comments onto our kitchen team. Warm regards, Harry. Restaurant Manager

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  3. Terry

    London2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was amazing and the service was perfect, never get bored of going somewhere when the food is that good! Will definitely be returning….

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  4. Charlotte

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Enjoyed yet another gorgeous meal at this restaurant. Everything was fabulous, from the lovely, polite, well trained and attentive staff to the delicious food - my lamb special was so tasty I could have licked the plate! Such a wonderful place to visit, I was tempted not to leave a review so that it stays a well hidden treasure that will always have a table available for us! But it really is so good, seems a shame not to share. Thank you again and we will be back very soon!
    The House by Hilly GantResponded 3 days ago
    Hi Charlotte, Thank you so much for the review - was lovely seeing you again! Until the next time, Harry. Restaurant Manager

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  5. Mandy

    Essex2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another visit to The House By Hilly Gant! Fantastic food service and atmosphere. Got to be one of the top restaurants in Essex. Highly recommend 🌟

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  6. Suzanne

    Essex1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food and exceptional service. Looking forward to my next visit

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  7. Katie

    Essex1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely amazing experience with incredible food. Scallops were cooked to perfection and tasted devine and the chicken supreme was out of this world! All the staff were friendly and attentive too. Can't wait to go back!

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  8. Ellie

    Essex1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a lovely evening at The House and will definitely be coming back! Super attentive waiter (I think his name was Harry) - and made fab cocktails too! Great atmosphere, the music the spot on - overall 10/10 .. see you very soon!
    The House by Hilly GantResponded on May 29, 2025
    Hi Ellie, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a lovely review - as we're a small restaurant, reviews & feedback help us out so much! Super glad you had a lovely time with us. I look forward to seeing you again soon! Warm regards, Harry. Restaurant Manager

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  9. Mary

    Cambridge/Cambridgeshire3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely venue, great food, great service, impressed with the vegan menu

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  10. Lorraine

    Essex2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service as always ! Highly recommended !
    The House by Hilly GantResponded on May 29, 2025
    Hi Lorraine, Thank you for your review regarding service - I'll pass it onto our Front of House team :) See you next time, Harry. Restaurant Manager

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 11 times today
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34 New Street, Braintree, Essex CM7 1ES

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Braintree
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Thu–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
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Sam McGee
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wine
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