Harden's survey result
Summary
“A good-to-find culinary outpost in an area with few interesting eating spots” – this “welcoming” gastropub is well worth remembering: “a steady hand in the kitchen meets good ingredients, and if food and wine both tread a relatively safe path, it’s no less enjoyable for that”.
Summary
“Good basic cooking in a lovely dining room” – the reason why this intimate, relaxed and rustic gastroboozer is a “popular” destination amongst locals. Top Tip: “try the steak and kidney pie for a real tasty dish”.
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Restaurant details
The Cuckoo Restaurant Diner Reviews
"A quite exceptional experience! Visited for lunch today, when I phoned to book the lady did we have had a cancellation, thought that was just posturing as it’s a Tuesday lunch, but wow it was busy! I entered at 1200, when it opened, shortly after it was almost full! Large enough menu to cater for most, nice variety. Started with the dusted fish and seafood, only complaint, aioli was too mild. The main was a delicious lamb dish, 98% perfect, personal taste. The dessert produced a challenge as there were two that really piqued my interest. I had brown sugar merrangue with ginger crem and rhubarb. A sensational dessert! Venue has character and is well presented, toilets very clean too. Loved the experience"
"a technically competent chef, friendly service and well sourced ingredients make the Cuckoo a little haven of culinary good taste in Essex. Recommended"
Prices
 Drinks |
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|---|---|
| Wine per bottle | £0.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £3.50 |
 Extras |
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| Bread | £0.00 |
| Service | 10.00% |
Radley Green, CM4 0LT
Opening hours
| Monday | CLOSED |
| Tuesday | 12 pm‑1:45 pm, 6 pm‑9 pm |
| Wednesday | 12 pm‑1:45 pm, 6 pm‑9 pm |
| Thursday | 12 pm‑1:45 pm, 6 pm‑9 pm |
| Friday | 12 pm‑1:45 pm, 6 pm‑9 pm |
| Saturday | 12 pm‑1:45 pm, 6 pm‑9 pm |
| Sunday | CLOSED |
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