Dante's - Maldon

I had an excellent experience at this restaurant! The food was delicious, the wine was outstanding, and the coffee was quite nice. The surroundings were beautiful, and the service was fantastic. I’m definitely planning to return. They also offered plenty of gluten-free options and were able to accommodate two different dietary requirements within our group.

It was cramped, the portions were small, and the charcuterie and cheese board had 2 cubes of cheeses and a single slice of prosciutto... For £17... I honestly don't recommend it.

Poor service and food nothing special. Pil pil prawns bland. Could have done with some chilli and garlic. Ravioli too much spice. Lamb nice and tender. But far too much strong basil and parmesan tapenade which destroyed the delicate taste of the peas and cougette. Peaches ok but would have been better griddled. Would not recommend.

The portions are very small, service is slow, and the prices are quite high for what you get. The mackerel was the tiniest main dish I've ever encountered.

A fine dining experience in the heart of Maldon. The local oysters were fantastic, and the seabass paired with saffron risotto and a hint of wild garlic was superb! For dessert, the coffee liqueur, Chantilly cream, and pistachio ice cream were exceptional. I can't recommend this place highly enough!