The Premier Takeaway - (Near , South East)

Ashna Mosses I recently tried the Mandi from Coconut, and it was a delicious experience! The presentation itself was impressive — large platters of fragrant rice topped with perfectly grilled chicken, garnished with fresh herbs and served with lemon wedges for that extra zest. The chicken was tender, juicy, and well-marinated, with a smoky grilled flavour that paired beautifully with the mildly spiced, buttery rice. The Mandi rice was aromatic and perfectly cooked — fluffy, not greasy, and full of subtle spices. Each plate came with a side of fresh salad (crisp lettuce, carrots, and onions) and two dipping sauces — one creamy mayo and one tangy, spicy sauce that really elevated the meal. The portion sizes were generous, easily enough for sharing, and the overall presentation was clean and inviting. The atmosphere in the restaurant was calm and modern, making it a comfortable place to enjoy a hearty meal.

Duncan Busbridge Exceptional. Without asking, my lemon torte was served with a happy birthday presentation. The service was impeccable, the igloo experience was sublime, and the food was delicious. The staff all gave our dogs a lot of love as well, which was wonderful.

Lloyd Stevens Da Vinci’s It’s been six years since Craig took over the reins at Da Vinci’s in my hometown of Hornchurch and during this time he along with his wife have turned it back into a great family restaurant it once was. You will find the restaurant in the heart of town at the beginning of station lane. The food is Italian with all your favourite dishes including pizza , pasta , mains , fish , desserts and regular specials. We’ve been visiting Da Vinci’s consistently over his time in charge and are never disappointed with the food and the service. It’s a fabulous local restaurant and the prices on the menu reflect that which is why it’s not hard to see that they have so many local regulars. Da Vinci’s also hosts singers on Friday evening’s and themed music Saturday brunches to once again bring the community together. Craig is by himself in the kitchen but has an assistant on those many busy times. The front of house is led by Giovanni who couldn’t be more friendly and welcomes you with open arms. If anyone ever asks me for a restaurant recommendation I will always mention Da Vinci’s and the feedback I receive is nothing but positive. In the last five years restaurants have come and gone yet this fabulous Italian restaurant goes from strength to strength. Even during Covid he helped the local area by supplying pasta and pizza. You could also collect or have delivered food during those times. Da Vinci’s is not only a credit to Hornchurch but to the Essex dining scene itself. So yes I would highly recommend a visit and I for one will definitely keep on giving my support in the future. Our latest visit was on Saturday to celebrate our anniversary and Craig and Giovanni did not let us down. We enjoyed a fantastic lunch including the amazing dishes on the specials board all washed down with a lovely Sauvignon from the Anno Domini Vineyard. STARTER - Here we chose the Calamari and from the specials a Burrata with a tomato and orange salad. MAINS - My wife chose her favourite dish the Linguine Vongole while I loved the fabulous Mahi Mahi with spinach , creamy mash and a sun-dried tomato sauce that was absolutely delicious. DESSERT - After we enjoyed the Tiramisu and the Torte Della Nonna Craig kindly sent us the dessert from the specials a Carpaccio of Pineapple , lime and chilli syrup with a orange sorbet to perfectly end an amazing anniversary lunch. Thank You Craig and Giovanni for a fabulous way to celebrate our anniversary and look forward to seeing you again soon.

Fiona Tracey Good food, although I never eat it (can’t mix food and booze but looked really good and my friend liked it). Lots of punch on hand, liked that small parties were individually seated. Only issue for me was that it felt a bit lacking in atmosphere and no variety with MCs, DJs but I get that it was probably an undersold event with not many guests so need to budget accordingly.

Ken Clark Marneys is a local legend for good reason. The food is out of this world with traditional favourites as well as modern Asian fusion delights, something for everyone. The service is fast and attentive and the traditional pub vibe is very cool. Highly recommended !

Hayley Pheiffer Absolutely beautiful pub. Friendly staff. So glad we booked here for Sunday lunch. Food choice and quality were brilliant and suited all of our party. One of the best Sunday lunches I have ever had. Unable to comment regarding rooms as we didnt stay here.