Friendly restaurant in Grays

“Visited Lakeside with the hope of finding an outfit for my sons wedding. First shop I went into and what a delightful experience it was. From the moment I walked in Jayne was so helpful and I came away completely fitted out and extremely happy. They even packed it up and sent it to my daughter as we were on the way home to Spain and didn't have room in our luggage. Couldn't recommend them enough.”

“Delicious food& lovely, warm atmosphere! The staff are so accommodating and the interior is lovely, a must visit.”

“Best Indian food I’ve experienced with best service Wish all Indian restaurants were like this, they always treat you with respect and deliver the best as i’ve been using this restaurant time to time over the period of 4 years ( and wish them the best )”

“Petra is an amazing host, really attentive and welcoming. Thanks for a lovely Xmas meal”

“First time trying the classic and the blimey burgers, both tasted amazing, burgers were soft and full of flavour, sauces in the burgers were great, especially the blimey sauce, one of the best burger takeaways around. I will come back again.”

“We visited here for Afternoon Tea with Father Christmas. We were a large group of 10 (adults and children). The venue was beautifully decorated for the festive season. Food was delicious and offered alternatives for the vegetarians in our group. Joe Banana was the entertainer for the afternoon and he did not disappoint. The Father Christmas was very good. Plenty of activities for the children to keep them occupied. Would definitely return.”

“Took my 3 year old and was pleasantly surprised plenty to do here, lots of space, parking charges ok and the cafe was nice. Would definitely recommend it if you are in the area and want to give the kids a run!”

“Star Boy Grill in Essex serves some of the best African food I've had—it's now my go-to after trying all the top spots in London and Essex. The Jollof rice is incredible, easily some of the best I've tried, and the plantains are always perfectly cooked, never too ripe or too hard. If you're craving great Suya, this place is a must. The owner’s hospitality and the lively music create an unforgettable experience. Highly recommended!”

“Fantastic authentic pizza! Called an order in for a pepperoni and a margherita pizza on my way home from work. Ready hot out of the oven in 10 minutes, and it was delicious! Great neapolitan style pizzas made how they should be. Very friendly in the shop and can't wait to try their pastas and other bits, highly recommend!”

“AMAZING service from Hamzah, really made my night. Very professional, polite and really respects his job. He is very proud of the place he works and made me feel really well looked after. It’s so rare to find service like this, especially in london! Thank you so much for your hospitality and great food. Lots of love”

“Had the best experience for the Sunday roast dinner and shisha! Sahir and Jamal have been amazing with their service. Also all The other staff were super welcoming. Thank you for a great weekend all!”

“This was our first time ever eating in an Indian Restaurant. We were well received and served by the staff. We would recommend this establishment to others to dine on fine Indian cuisine!!”

“Very good experience first time trying an Indian restaurant in London !! Service was perfect and everyone is very nice !”

“What an experience, one of our group had a pretty rubbish day and they looked after us so well and spoilt us! Not to mention the food was absolutely insane and amazing value for money - would love to come back soon! Thank you so much for an incredible evening”

“A no frills Lebanese kebab shop style venue. The food is 10/10 though, with amazing salads to accompany the tender chicken. Service was also great, would return for the food again!”

“The food was spectacular. It transported me to a taverna in Greece. The corgette fritters were so tasty, with a hint of mint mixed in, and my pork belly main dish was a show stopper. It was everything you'd hope for in a classic Greek meal. Our waitor was also very welcoming. I will go again soon!”

“Had a full english brakefast which was tasty and cheap. Am 6,4 tall and one plate was more than enough for me. Fair prices. Waited 5-10 min for a food. Food tasty and the lady was so nice to us. Thank you!!”

“Love it, man. Amazing pizza, best dough. Always satisfied to order my pizza from this place.”

“Fantastic food and spectacular service especially from King x Thank you for your hospitality will return very soon x 2nd time coming and yet again King as pulled it out of the bag and made my mum and dads anniversary extra special. Thank you so much”

“My wife bought 2 pizzas couple of days ago.She just explained where exactly is the place and today I go and get 2 large pizzas. About the service: Very kind,helpful and smile people are working there. About the pizza:This is proper Italian style pizza,not like PizzaHut,Domino or other American style pizza what if you not get ketchup the taste is proper rubbish. They using proper products and they know how to make you Italian Pizza! Always freshly cooked! Forgot to make a picture,anyway we eat them all. Definitely will back to them soon. They also are lovely people. Everything there is looking clean and tidy. I’m so happy we found this Thank you so much,will see you very soon :)”

“Here’s a polished review you could post for Pizza Hut Grays: --- ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I had a great experience at Pizza Hut Grays! The staff were so friendly and helpful from the moment I walked in, making me feel really welcome. Service was quick and attentive, and they went out of their way to make sure everything was just right. The food was fresh, tasty, and exactly what you’d hope for from Pizza Hut. Overall, a really positive experience – I’ll definitely be coming back. Highly recommend!”

“One of the best places we have been to in a long time. The food was super yummy, the service was good and we sat overlooking the lake. Would definitely recommend!”

“Convinced that this is one of London best kept secrets!! Had the most amazing curry when visiting for my dad's birthday. Service impeccable! Will definitely be returning. This is the best curry I've had.”

“Always had good quality food and service. Never had any issues.”

“Even though you get a little less these days with the noodles and especially when you choose the same item twice in your deal its still really good tasting food. The no beef teriyaki and the little chicken chunks were really good and tasty. Always really nice. Just needed to remember to ask if customer has the app rather than being distracted trying to call someone you want from across the room. Apart from that always good service and helpful with advice and knowledge when ordering.”

“Verdict • Food Quality: High-quality ingredients, particularly the fresh-cut fries and customizable, juicy burgers. • Atmosphere: Casual, loud, and dominated by the iconic red-and-white checkered theme and stacks of peanut oil boxes and potato sacks. Don't forget the free peanuts while you wait! • The Price/Value Question: This is where Five Guys can be polarizing. It’s significantly more expensive than traditional fast food. You are paying a premium for "fresh food, not fast food," but the service style is still fast-casual. Final Score: 8/10”

“Absolutely spot on. We went here tonight. Table of 6. Food was lovely service was great. Didn’t have to wait long for starters or food. The service from Teyo was great. Drinks food and come back to do table check. Staff like this are hard to find. Teyo great service Thankyou x”

“We tried this restaurant as we just moved to the area. What a pleasant surprise. The food was lovely, abundant and at a very reasonable price. We loved the atmosphere and the team is so welcoming. Excellent customer service, we felt pampered and at home. Much recommended.”

“I walked in here for the first time in 9 years and it had changed drastically, in a positive way. I was greeted with smiles which instantly lifted my mood. I came in here for the pool, which I must say, is the best pool table I’ve played on, immaculate. The service was second to none, and il be coming back.”

“My partner and I were in the area, and looking for a full English breakfast. We found it! This place is fantastic: good quality food at very reasonable prices; friendly staff; and a welcoming atmosphere. I will definitely visit again if I'm in the area.”