The Dolphin - Braintree

Firstly would like to say the staff in there are all really pleasant and helpful. Our waitress was lovely and efficient. The starters were delicious and came out quickly but the main courses were extremely poor a pizza that seemed undercooked and was almost just dough in the middle with toppings that weren’t particularly tasty l, and a seafood dish where the fish was overdone, thrown in sauce with undercooked chorizo. They were also out of tomato ketchup which I think is inexcusable in a pub! The pub was also freezing cold and other diners complained of this multiple times. The staff were great but we were disappointed by the food and as a result would not return.

Amazing food and service. I would say the best food in the area. We went for a family celebration and used the private room. We will be retuning for sure. Our friends from abroad find the Italian dishes just like in Italy and we had the best cooked steak in the area. Well done; really impressed.

Popped in on the off chance for a Sunday roast today. We were met with a warm and friendly welcome, service was excellent and the roast lamb with all the trimmings was absolutely delicious! Highly recommend and will be back soon.

Went on a surprised couples night with my husband and…OMG!! Best food ever in this country! I’m Italian and never had so much good Italian food in UK since I’ve arrived! Thanks to the chef and all staff involved! Manager Fabio it’s…AMAZING!!! Thank you guys for this lovely experience! We will be back!!

AMAZING!! Best place ever to bring your other half! Went with my wife and had best meal in all my life! My wife just love it! Chef’s amazing!! Well deserved Rosette Award!