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Caesar@Dolphin, Braintree, Essex

Caesar@Dolphin

4.7
4.7
237 Reviews
£26 to £40
European

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 6 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Good for groups
A traditional restaurant complete with low ceilings, beams, real fires and a cosy bar still frequented by the locals, it’s the pride of place pizza oven that makes Caesar @ Dolphin stand out from many village inns. That and the seasonal menu of big-flavoured dishes underpinned by strong technical skill

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    European, Contemporary British, Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Wed–Fri 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Wed–Fri 6:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Phone number
    01376 321143
  • Payment Options
    Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Neighbourhood
    Braintree
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 237 people are saying

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
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Essex

    Best Overall

  • Essex

    Best Food

  • Essex

    Best Service

  • Essex

    Best Value

  • Essex

    Good for business meals

  • Essex

    Healthy

  • Essex

    Good for special occasions

  • Essex

    Vegetarian-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Caesar@Dolphin offers "excellent food" in a charming setting, with "friendly service" that makes any occasion special. Guests rave about the "delicious" menu, including standout Sunday roasts and seafood dishes. The restaurant's warm atmosphere and attentive staff create memorable experiences that visitors are eager to repeat.

237 Reviews
  1. Daniel

    Essex

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and great staff had a really good evening

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  2. Mark

    Essex

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food, was delicious, the service was excellent, we really enjoy eating here.

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  3. Neil

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went for midweek lunch. Warm greeting and a good looking room. Offered a range of menus from brunch, set lunch and a la carte. We went for ALC although the set lunch has plenty of options. Wine list is serviceable and reasonable by the glass options. Food accurately cooked and well presented. Good size portion meant that a starter and main left me struggling for space. We declared it a a successful choice. The bill was 10% below my expectations which is always a good sign. This is a well run, ambitious kitchen serving very good food. It deserves your consideration as a mid-weeker, brunch stop and evening out. I understand they don’t struggle to fill Sundays.

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  4. Julia

    Norfolk/Suffolk

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on November 3, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a fantastic meal the only thing that put us off and thought a bit too much was the 15% service charge making it a whopping £49 tip

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  5. Julia

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 31, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    A delicious meal in a beautiful old restaurant. Great service too. I will definitely be going back.

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  6. Mitchell

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely fresh food, service was impeccable, lovely homely feel. Would definitely recommend

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  7. Adrian

    Essex

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have been to Caesars many times before but this was the 1st time we ate the Sunday Roast. As normal the food was of the highest standard with service to match

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  8. Amanda

    London

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 25, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food and excellent service. This place is a gem!

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Essex

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 18, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always the food was delicious and the service great

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  10. Vee

    Hertfordshire

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    One of the best lunches we have had in Essex this year. There was an excellent range of choices on the menu, including some local or more unusual offerings, which was much appreciated. The food was obviously very fresh, and we particularly admired the superb sauces with the items we chose for our main course. Service was friendly and attentive but not pushy, and there was plenty of car parking. We were very happy with our meal and shall return.

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FAQs

Caesar@Dolphin does offer delivery in partnership with Deliveroo.

Caesar@Dolphin is rated 4.7 stars by 237 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 6 times today

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Google Map for Caesar@Dolphin

5 Coggeshall Rd, Braintree, Essex CM77 8EU

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    Braintree
  • Hours of Operation
    Wed–Fri 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Wed–Fri 6:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    European, Contemporary British, Italian
  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment Options
    Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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