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Braintree
Town Centre
Elena's Bistro
Elena's Bistro Reviews

Elena's Bistro

International, Eat & Drink

Dishes priced around£16

Reviews of Elena's Bistro (149)

Read what people think about Elena's Bistro! All reviews are written by verified Quandoo diners.

5.4/6

149 reviews

5.4/6

149 reviews

Food:Outstanding
Atmosphere:Excellent
Service:Excellent
Value for money:Great value
Waiting time:Exceptionally Good
Noise levels:Very pleasant
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"Good"
4/6
Gill C.10 months ago · 1 review

First visit. Very impressed with the decor. Food excellant Manager and staff very friendly and helpful. One criticism the music, too loud. Soft background music needed when out for a meal as a couple or with friends and what to chat. Will definately visit again.

"Excellent"
6/6
Gay G.10 months ago · 1 review

Absolutely lovely evening. Food was amazing and the service was excellent. Will definitely be going back. Recommend five star

"Excellent"
6/6
Ferenc K.10 months ago · 1 review

Had an absolutely cracking time there. We'll definitely be popping by again.

"Very good"
5/6
Emma H.10 months ago · 1 review

Lovely restaurant with friendly and attentive staff! Thank you for a wonderful meal

"Excellent"
6/6
Tina B.10 months ago · 1 review

Everything was excellent! Delicious food and great entertainment. Highly recommend.

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"Excellent"
6/6
Rhiannon T.10 months ago · 1 review

Food was fabulous, decor exceptional. We had a lovely evening! The staff are super and very friendly and welcoming. We'll be back!

"Very good"
5/6
Wendy S.10 months ago · 3 reviews

I love coming here for breakfast. Food fresh and tasty. Friendly staff

"Excellent"
6/6
KATE R.a year ago · 2 reviews

Brilliant as always, can’t wait to return. Thank you for looking after us

"Excellent"
6/6
Jan R.a year ago · 1 review

Visited the restaurant this afternoon with family, I must say the service, food and attention were excellent. Will definitely be going back. A big thumbs up for Oz!

"Very good"
5/6
Mary E.a year ago · 1 review

Made very welcome, as always,by the staff food was delicious

"Very good"
5/6
susannah c.a year ago · 1 review

Lovely staff and great food. Definitely recommend the vegan burger👌

"Excellent"
6/6
Mina P.a year ago · 2 reviews

Annoying background music was playing but we asked it to be turned off and it was so that was fine. Everything else was excellent

"Very good"
5/6
Emma M.a year ago · 1 review

A little gem in the heart of Braintree town centre! First time we had been to Eleanor’s Bistro and we went for brunch. The food was delicious and the service excellent. Will definitely be going back.

"Very good"
5/6
Lucy-jane D.a year ago · 1 review

Always a lovely atmosphere and warm welcome, staff always accommodating.

"Excellent"
6/6
Joanne C.a year ago · 1 review

Lovely evening with a lovely singer!! Food really lovely and service brilliant xx

"Very good"
5/6
Jackie S.a year ago · 1 review

Booking was easy online, service was excellent and food was also excellent. Thoroughly enjoyable evening.

"Excellent"
6/6
Laura N.a year ago · 1 review

Nice atmosphere with a live singer. Lovely food. I had the halloumi burger which was really nice and a couple of cocktails which tasted good.

"Very good"
5/6
Sarah O.a year ago · 1 review

Friendly waitress attended to us quickly and efficiently despite restaurant being quite busy.

"Average"
3/6
Amanda G.a year ago · 1 review

The main meal was lovely but was very disappointed with the dessert menu only 5 choices and no description of what they were

"Very good"
5/6
Chris D.a year ago · 1 review

Great please for lunch lovely atmosphere , food and service.

"Excellent"
6/6
Nina C.a year ago · 2 reviews

Lovely place for lunch with friends, friendly staff and good service

"Excellent"
6/6
Janice T.a year ago · 1 review

Perfect evening. Great food, good music and a very welcoming atmosphere.

"Excellent"
6/6
Anna U.a year ago · 1 review

Lovely drinks and the food was amazing.Good costumer service. I will recommend this place

"Very good"
5/6
Neil S.a year ago · 1 review

great Jazz singer really set the scene well. Food was really good and the Turkish red wine was amazing!

"Excellent"
6/6
Kevin W.a year ago · 1 review

Lovely little restaurant nice staff very friendly but the food was the best thing about it was 10 out off 10 couldn’t complain about anything about it to be honest will definitely be going back to try my on the menu

"Excellent"
6/6
Caron G.a year ago · 2 reviews

I really love this place, food & staff. Just what Braintree needed.

"Excellent"
6/6
Johann B.a year ago · 1 review

Everything was perfect. Good music , good food, friendly staff. ♥️♥️♥️

"Excellent"
6/6
Kerry-Ann L.a year ago · 2 reviews

We love this restaurant. Always quick and very delicious. The staff are very friendly and always happy to help

"Excellent"
6/6
Kerry-Ann L.a year ago · 2 reviews

We love Elena’s and come back here time and time again as the food is so nice and tasty . Staff are all so friendly

"Good"
4/6
Veronica O.a year ago · 1 review

Started off good, mains were lovely and had a waitress that was very good but then she and another waitress left half way during service then our mains were taken and we waited ages and had to ask for the desert menu. The deserts took ages to come out (although at least you could tell the brownie was freshly made). Then when we got the bill the waiter just stood waiting instead of coming back and after paying cash I had to go up and ask for my change instead of it being brought back to our table

"Excellent"
6/6
Nicola M.a year ago · 3 reviews

Amazing , perfect as always . Can’t wait to come back !

"Not good "
2/6
sharon m.a year ago · 1 review

It was very busy our mains were delayed we had a long wait to get drinks. We arrived at 7.30pm and finishe agter 10pm. It was very full. Could not hear the singer she was very soft.

"Very good"
5/6
Davina P.a year ago · 2 reviews

All 3 of us enjoyed our meals will return. we try different restaurants every month

"Excellent"
6/6
Marita H.a year ago · 1 review

Welcoming atmosphere, friendly staff and really great food. Highly recommend.

"Excellent"
6/6
Claire W.a year ago · 1 review

Really lovely breakfast and great service in very nice surroundings.

"Excellent"
6/6
GEMMA H.a year ago · 1 review

Incredible breakfast and great service. We will be back :)

"Very good"
5/6
Teresa T.a year ago · 1 review

Lovely restaurant and the burgers we had were delicious. A very vast variety of cocktails and drinks.Great staff.

"Excellent"
6/6
Jelena G.a year ago · 1 review

Beautifully presented food, very tasty, excellent value for money. Pleasant atmosphere

"Excellent"
6/6
Lynda L.a year ago · 1 review

Excellent service, lovely staff, great food. A very good experience all round.

"Excellent"
6/6
Grace C.a year ago · 1 review

First time visiting Elena's, everything was perfect, we will return very soon.(party of 4, beautiful freshly cooked food) We are spreading the word, great value, extremely friendly staff, the food was excellent, atmosphere was good, throughly enjoyed by all.

"Excellent"
6/6
Debbie S.a year ago · 1 review

Yet another fantastic night at Elena's bistro, food amazing as always, such a lovely atmosphere & fabulous staff. We will be back!

"Very good"
5/6
Jenny R.a year ago · 1 review

Lovely meal. Good service. Nice ambiance. Will definitely come again.

"Excellent"
6/6
Bev O.a year ago · 1 review

Amazing food, amazing atmoshphere. Great staff. Love it will definately be back

"Excellent"
6/6
Sarah R.a year ago · 1 review

Staff friendly and helpful, food was amazing and great atmosphere with live entertainment, a lovely lady singing, we really enjoyed and will be back .

"Excellent"
6/6
Jennie W.a year ago · 1 review

The food was amazing. I had the Salmon, cooked to perfection! I didn’t want the meal to end. The atmosphere was fabulous and the staff couldn’t have been more welcoming. Will definitely be returning soon ☺️

"Very good"
5/6
Sally B.a year ago · 1 review

Very good food and restaurant, very enjoyable mid day experience.

"Very good"
5/6
Lin G.a year ago · 1 review

First time we have been here and we were very impressed. The staff were very friendly, the food and service great, we will definitely be returning. Lin + Dave

"Excellent"
6/6
Alan J.a year ago · 1 review

Top-notch breakfast, excellent service really good . I always recommend this to family and friends

"Good"
4/6
Sally W.a year ago · 1 review

Lovely resturant, clean and friendly. The service was a little slow this evening despite the bistro being very quiet. Food was delicious yet again.

"Excellent"
6/6
Debbie F.a year ago · 1 review

Lovely food , great service , very clean and tidy

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