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Food - Caesar@Dolphin, Braintree, Essex

Caesar@Dolphin

4.6 (346)
£26 to £40
European
5 Coggeshall Rd, Braintree, Essex CM77 8EU

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Caesar@Dolphin

4.6
£26 to £40
European
Braintree

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood gem
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

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    European, Contemporary British, Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Fri 12:00–15:00 Mon–Fri 17:00–21:00 Sat 12:00–21:00 Sun 12:00–17:00
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Area
    Braintree
  • Parking Details
    Private Parking
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Reviews

OpenTable reviews from verified diners

Reviews from people who have dined at Caesar@Dolphin.

4.6

4.6
(346)
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • Essex

    Great for brunch

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Caesar@Dolphin offers a delightful dining experience with "great food and service" and "very welcoming" staff. Guests rave about the "fantastic meal" quality, "incredible" fish platter, and "amazingly good" seafood platters. The atmosphere is "warm and welcoming," making it a perfect spot for special occasions.
346 Reviews
  1. Hilary

    Essex1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 26 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food & service. Good value. Lovely waitress. Will return!

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  2. Nigel

    Norfolk/Suffolk2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 26 September 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    All round top quality food and service. Great atmosphere.

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  3. Jacqui

    Angus/Fife1 review

    3.0

    Dined on 19 September 2026

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    we were sat by the bar and then a large party came in to use the function room they literally took over the small area we were sitting in we could not have a conversation as we could not hear each other due to noise.we were trying to celebrate my daughters birthday and this ruined our experience. we were trying to eat food with people surrounding us not a nice experience.

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  4. Anna

    Essex1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 19 September 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic meal yesterday at Caesars. We have been driving past this restaurant for years saying we must try it and so glad we finally did! All our food was cooked to perfection, the atmosphere was great and staff so friendly and accommodating! Already booked to return next week!

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  5. Louise

    London8 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 13 September 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Sunday lunch for 6 - absolutely lovely. Lots of good food and very reasonably priced. Service was excellent

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  6. Debbie

    Essex2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 31 August 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Caesars did not disappoint. The fish platter was incredible & the cocktails hit the spot! Above and beyond our expectations.

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  7. lorna

    Essex6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 31 August 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We dined here on bank holiday Monday our wedding anniversary and had a really lovely meal ..great quality food served in a timely manner in nice surroundings.. The seafood platters are amazing such good value .. we will definitely return ..

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  8. mark

    London4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 30 August 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Great food and service . The background music was not appropriate though to the setting and distracted us and cheapened the place somewhat

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  9. paul

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 22 August 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The best food served by the best people and created by a Chef with passion and who cares !! The Risotto is so light so good so delicious

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  10. Abbie

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 18 August 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, great service and very warm and welcoming. Will 100% recommend

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    European, Contemporary British, Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Fri 12:00–15:00 Mon–Fri 17:00–21:00 Sat 12:00–21:00 Sun 12:00–17:00
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Area
    Braintree
  • Parking Details
    Private Parking
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

FAQs

Portions at Caesar@Dolphin tend to be generous, guests describe mains and sharing platters as very filling, with several saying they left comfortably full.

Yes, guests have enjoyed the garden: reviewers specifically mention sitting in the garden and finding it "lovely, " and note children playing outside during visits.

Caesar@Dolphin feels warm and cosy, the owner notes low ceilings, exposed beams, real fires and a cosy bar, and guests praise its welcoming, intimate rooms and friendly, attentive service for celebrations and casual nights alike.

Yes, Caesar@Dolphin is family-friendly: there’s a kids’ menu, staff make thoughtful gestures for little ones, and families regularly dine there (often seated together in a separate area).

Yes, Caesar@Dolphin’s cosy dining rooms, low ceilings and real fires, plus many positive anniversary and Valentine’s visits, make it a lovely choice for a special evening.

Caesar@Dolphin fills up for evening service, guests report it often “filled up after we arrived at 7pm” and describe busy, lively evenings with strong Sunday trade; by contrast, Monday evenings have been mentioned as a quieter time to visit.

Business casual is the guide, aim for neat, polished clothes rather than formal wear; diners range from casual tees and trainers to people dressing up for anniversaries.

Sunday lunch is a great choice at Caesar@Dolphin if you want the classic, buzzy roast experience; if you prefer a much quieter visit, Monday evenings have been described as notably calm.

Sunday is a standout, guests repeatedly praise Caesar@Dolphin’s Sunday roast and often visit specifically for the Sunday lunch.

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Caesar@Dolphin

4.6
£26 to £40
European
Braintree

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
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