Located in the small Essex village of Cressing, Il Salice Italian restaurant is housed in a listed former Inn, lovingly restored by us. It dates back some 500 years and comes complete with original oak beams and fire places as you'd expect. The menu offered is the culmination of 25 years experience and long stays in the various regions of Italy.
Our goal is to bring to your table very traditional dishes which rely on simplicity, taste, flavour and genuine Italian ingredients to make them outstanding. As all our food is produced by us from raw ingredients, we know exactly what's in it. Without an additive in sight it not only tastes good but does you good!
Our goal is to bring to your table very traditional dishes which rely on simplicity, taste, flavour and genuine Italian ingredients to make them outstanding. As all our food is produced by us from raw ingredients, we know exactly what's in it. Without an additive in sight it not only tastes good but does you good!
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Our menu is a culmination of 25 years' experience and long stays in Italy, delivering tradition, simplicity, taste and flavour. All of our dishes are made with the freshest ingredients available on the local market and our Italian products are imported from Italy. We try our very best to cater for people with allergies and food intolerance.
8oz sirloin steak char-grilled to your liking with either green peppercorn, mushroom or Stilton cheese sauce, served with our Sauted Vegetables. Slow cooked lamb shank in minted gravy, served on a bed of creamy mash with seasonal vegetables. Lamb's liver cooked to your liking with smoked bacon and onions, served on a bed of mashed potato and topped with red wine gravy.
Freshly made daily with layers of mascarpone and soft sponge drenched in our espresso coffee and all soaked in amaretto. Oven baked Italian-style bread and butter pudding with fluffy Panettone, served with ice cream. A generous selection of different cheeses with array of savoury biscuits, served on a wooden platter with grapes and olives.
Il Salice gift vouchers are available and make ideal gifts for anniversaries and birthdays. The restaurant is available for wedding breakfasts without venue charges and for your exclusive use, subject to the appropriate number of covers being booked. Careers at il Salice: We are always looking for dedicated professionals to join our team.
We take reservations by phone only but are happy to receive enquiries, which we will respond to within 24 hours. Alternatively, call us on 01376 791786 or email. The restaurant is available for wedding breakfasts without venue charges and for your exclusive use, subject to the appropriate number of covers being booked.
Reviews (9)
Elaine Grundy
Jan 23, 2022
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Andrew Bolton
Jan 13, 2022
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Diane Slingsby
Dec 18, 2021
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Peggy Sinclair
Dec 12, 2021
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Lishi McDonagh
Sep 15, 2021
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An amazing experience! We came for my parents wedding anniversary, and we were far from disappointed! The food was amazing and the staff were incredibly friendly despite, most likely, being tired from servicing a large wedding party just before we arrived. All in all a great experience and we would definitely go again!
Daniel Robert Thorpe
Jul 21, 2021
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Sima Patel
Jul 12, 2021
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Mike Lewis
Jun 26, 2021
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Norman W.
May 29, 2021
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One problem with this Covid-19 pandemic is that it stopped us making our trip to Italy this year and, in fact, last year. Luckily the Braintree area is fortunate that it has an Italian oasis by the name of Il Salice Ristorante Italiano. Outstanding cuisine, fantastic service with a very friendly smile. Nicely laid tables with real white linen. We decided, beforehand, on what we were going to order by viewing online. However, as the Americans say, Il Salice threw a curve ball at us. Yes the menu was the same but three, or four, blackboards had been added as specials. Our thoughts changed to a seafood
