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The House by Hilly Gant, Braintree, Essex

The House by Hilly Gant

4.7 (1273)
£41 and over
British
34 New Street, Braintree, Essex CM7 1ES

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 6 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
    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
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Sam McGee
  • Neighborhood
    Braintree
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wine

What 1,273 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

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Essex

    Best Ambiance

  • 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 impresses with "fantastic food," "exceptional service," and a "lovely atmosphere." Diners rave about the "wonderful experience" and "exquisite food," with dishes like fillet steak and apple tarte tatin standing out. Guests appreciate the warm welcome, attentive staff, and refined ambiance, promising unforgettable dining moments.

1,273 Reviews
  1. Lorraine

    Essex9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another delicious Sunday roast, rare roast beef and all the trimmings, perfect!! Great prawn cocktail and drinks, couldn’t be better!!

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  2. Tracey

    London8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Delicious food and brilliant service. The cheese board was a highlight

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  3. Richard

    Essex3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful evening, lovely restaurant, fab service and absolutely amazing food. Our starter of chicken parfait was melt in your mouth delicious and my skate wing cooked to perfection.

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  4. Angela

    Essex1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely afternoon having a bottomless lunch, food and service both great!

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  5. Mandy

    Essex1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic meal, not a desert person , normally take a bite and pass onto my husband to finish, however this was the best desert I have eaten, Apple Tarte Tatin with honeycomb ice cream. if I had the room in my belly I would have eaten it again! well worth the extra 15 min wait!

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  6. Miles

    Essex19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very very high expectations of this restaurant, however once again it delivered on every level. From the warm welcome, the manager remembered our drinks order from a previous visit ( one less thing to ponder over), to the superb quality of the food. It was lovely that the Head Chef recognised us and stopped to have a chat too. The restaurant continues to deliver on all scores.

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  7. Paul

    London3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The House is quickly becoming our favourite place to relax with good food, a good wine choice and relaxed, efficient service, all with a smile. We will return very soon, safe in the knowledge that we will have another delightful meal and few hours of relaxation in the company of the fabulous team at the House.

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  8. Charley

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely amazing food, drinks were lovely. All staff went out of their way to help and were incredibly friendly. Would highly recommend … we will be back again!!

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  9. Anthony

    Essex1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My wife and I reserved a table to celebrate our anniversary. I contacted the restaurant before visiting to ask if they would bring flowers to the table if I provided them. They couldn't have been more helpful and suggested setting up the table for our arrival, which my wife loved!!! We arrived slightly early, which was not a problem as they had already prepped the table just incase, again great service!! To the meal, we both thoroughly enjoyed all 3 courses and would definitely recommend. Freshly prepared and cooked to perfection and most importantly, delicious!! Our host for the evening was lovely, polite and attentive. Will definitely be visiting for our next special occasion 😊

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  10. David

    Essex3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 3, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    One of my favourite restaurants but spoilt this time by noisy tables, I couldn't hear my self think let alone have a conversation with friends at my table. Improved later as people left, will request a different table location next time I book.

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The House by Hilly Gant is rated 4.7 stars by 1273 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 6 times today
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34 New Street, Braintree, Essex CM7 1ES

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    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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