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    You are here: Home / Restaurants / Where To Eat in England / Essex / Dante's Brasserie

    Dante's Brasserie

    18 October 2018 - By Michelle Minnaar
    This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Family-owned Dante's Brasserie is an upmarket fish restaurant that opened in Maldon (Essex) mid-September this year. Sourcing ingredients and supplies from local producers wherever possible, its goal is to be as environmentally-friendly as it can be while serving the neighbourhood with delicacies from the sea.

    The exterior of dante's brasserie

    Essex Restaurants

    Admittedly, I'm not sure whether I should be proud or ashamed by confessing that since settling in the UK 14 years ago I've always lived in Essex. Like any place, it's got its good (better weather) and not-so-good (TOWIE - say no more) points. What was immediately clear back in 2014 was that the food sucked in Essex. Back then, my mind was simply blown (in a bad way) when doing currency conversion calculations between Rands and Pounds and receiving terrible food for sky high prices. This is how Greedy Gourmet came into existence in the first place. I very quickly stopped eating out and taught myself to cook while documenting it along the way.

    Years later, I finally acclimatised and stopped thinking in Rands, which is still a painful thing to do for newly arrived South Africans. Here's what I learnt. If you want a proper meal, go to London. With competition being so tough in the capital, most establishments have to deliver or die, so the quality of food and service remains of utmost importance all of the time. Out in the country? Not so much. You can get good meals out here but the likelihood of being at the receiving end of a flop is much higher.

    Here in Chelmsford chain restaurants are taking over. With each new opening, the place is bursting at its seams, with prospective customers forming long queues wanting to check out what all the fuss is about. The more exotic the menu the better. This proves that palates have changed over the years and people are bored with British, Chinese and Indian cuisines.

    A wooden table with blue napkins and place settings at dante's brasserie

    Dante's Brasserie in Maldon

    A demand spurred especially by London commuters, is growing for better food. It's a downright pain having to travel to London if you want to have a superb meal. The alternative is settling for mediocre food with a chance of striking it lucky with good grub.

    And that, ladies and gentlemen, is why I'm excited to have dined at Dante's Brasserie. It's a London restaurant with London food and London service and it's not based in London. If you're going to point out the London prices, consider the money and time you're saving by not having to travel to ... London.

    A cook in the open kitchen

    Dante's Brasserie's Menu

    Even though Dante's Brasserie is located in Maldon's high street, it's easy to miss. In fact, as a casual passer-by, I wouldn't have known I walked past a restaurant, so something has to be done to liven up the place's somewhat understated existence.

    Once inside the atmosphere is relaxed and inviting, with simple decor and paintings created by local artists lining the walls. Dante's can accommodate up to 40 diners at a time and with its sleek, fishy design there's no question what is on the menu.

    Speaking of which, the latter is short, to the point but overflowing with creativity. In a nutshell, the menu draws inspiration from the four corners of the world, serving numerous varieties of fish in the best possible light. Here's what we had.

    Pan-fried tiger prawns with a splash of laksa and pickled radish (£10).

    Two large prawns on a blue plate

    Smoked salmon with beetroot, spiced salmon mousse and pomegranate gel (£9).

    Raw salmon on a plate

    Halibut with broad beans, peas and girolles (£22).

    A piece of white fish with green sauce on a white plate

    Monkfish with mussels, chorizo, couscous, red pepper coulis and apple crisps (£23).

    White fish with orange sauce a bowl of potatoes and a glass of champagne

    Pear crumble, blackberry coulis and orange custard (£8).

    Pear crumble, blackberry coulis and orange custard

    Hazelnut chocolate mousse with raspberry, hazelnut praline and chocolate crumble (£7). 

    Hazelnut chocolate mousse with raspberry, hazelnut praline and chocolate crumble

    I truly hope the photos speak for themselves. Great care was taken to source the smoked salmon, salt, coffee and fresh produce locally, in an effort to support closeby suppliers.

    Everything was to love, from the fragrant smoked salmon, meaty prawns, crispy halibut, Spanish-inspired monkfish, autumnal crumble to the ready for Christmas festivities chocolate mousse. The small array of wines available are carefully selected to match fish and there's even dessert wine on offer, which was a special touch in this neck of the woods.

    If you're contemplating where to celebrate your next special occasion, dare to visit Dante's Brasserie. You won't regret it!

    Dante's Brasserie

    King’s Head Centre

    38 High Street

    Maldon

    CM9 5PN

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    P.S. I was a guest of Dante's Brasserie.

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    Comments

    1. sam macaree

      October 18, 2018 at 9:59 pm

      butternut squash soup

      Reply
    2. melanie stirling

      October 19, 2018 at 12:09 am

      I would order pan fried scallops to start and oven roasted monkfish to follow.

      Reply
    3. Sj Dc

      October 19, 2018 at 5:13 pm

      you had me at the Pan-fried tiger prawns with a splash of laksa and pickled radish!!!
      I'm still salivating

      Reply
    4. ann goody

      November 11, 2018 at 9:38 pm

      I would order scallops followed by the monkfish. Yummy

      Reply
    5. Ritchie Dee

      November 11, 2018 at 9:41 pm

      Braised Onion Risotto

      Reply
    6. Lucy

      November 11, 2018 at 9:57 pm

      Definitely the chocolate mousse!

      Reply
    7. iain maciver

      November 11, 2018 at 11:05 pm

      pan fried scallops

      Reply
    8. Solange

      November 12, 2018 at 1:09 am

      Pan-fried tiger prawns.

      Reply
    9. Lisa Day

      November 12, 2018 at 3:53 am

      The braised Onion Risotto with the chocolate mousse for afterwards.

      Reply
    10. Megan Williams

      November 12, 2018 at 11:48 am

      I would go for the grilled salmon!

      Reply
    11. Annabel Greaves

      November 12, 2018 at 2:24 pm

      The chocolate mousse

      Reply
    12. Susan B

      November 12, 2018 at 2:41 pm

      I would pop in for a Pear crumble, blackberry coulis and orange custard and a nice strong cappuccino.

      Reply
    13. Rebecca Brown

      November 12, 2018 at 2:43 pm

      I'd love to try the chocolate mousse, I'm really craving something sweet

      Reply
    14. charlotte

      November 12, 2018 at 3:11 pm

      the monkfish looks lovely! x

      Reply
    15. Deirdre M

      November 12, 2018 at 4:32 pm

      I'd order Monkfish with mussels, chorizo, couscous, red pepper coulis and apple crisps!

      Reply
    16. Sheena Batey

      November 12, 2018 at 6:55 pm

      Pear crumble, blackberry coulis and orange custard would be my choice

      Reply
    17. Kim Neville

      November 12, 2018 at 10:20 pm

      Hot smoked salmon

      Reply
    18. Ruth Harwood

      November 13, 2018 at 8:46 am

      the monkfish for sure!

      Reply
    19. frances hopkins

      November 14, 2018 at 9:21 am

      Hot smoked salmon

      Reply
    20. Sally Collingwood

      November 14, 2018 at 10:13 am

      Everything, it all looks so gorgeous, I would go every lunchtime if I could!!

      Reply
    21. Tanya Deliyska

      November 15, 2018 at 2:48 pm

      I would definitely order the Braised Onion Risotto.

      Reply
    22. Jade Hewlett

      November 16, 2018 at 10:21 am

      The pan fried tiger prawns look lovely

      Reply
    23. Victoria Prince

      November 16, 2018 at 4:13 pm

      The menu looks incredible! I'd order the Pan Fried Scallops to start, with Grilled Loch Duart Salmon as my main

      Reply
    24. Carolyn E

      November 18, 2018 at 3:54 am

      Hot smoked salmon. Then the monkfish! I am a greedy gourmet too.

      Reply
    25. ADEINNE TONNER

      November 19, 2018 at 6:31 pm

      I think i would have to order beer battered haddock triple cooked handcut chips homemade tartare sauce with minted peas

      Reply
    26. hannah igoe

      November 24, 2018 at 3:07 pm

      It all looks so delicious but I am rather partial to smoked salmon and chocolate mousse (not at the same time)

      Reply
    27. Hannah Wood

      November 24, 2018 at 4:25 pm

      Would be chocolate mousse.

      Reply
    28. Claire Woods

      November 25, 2018 at 4:06 pm

      Braised Onion Risotto

      Reply
    29. James Travis

      November 26, 2018 at 8:08 pm

      The chocolate mousse

      Reply
    30. Lynn Neal

      November 26, 2018 at 9:29 pm

      The autumn crumble

      Reply
    31. Mandy Betts

      November 27, 2018 at 7:40 pm

      I would love to try the pan fried scallops

      Reply
    32. Sheri Darby

      November 27, 2018 at 10:07 pm

      Chocolate Mousse please

      Reply
    33. Anthea Holloway

      November 28, 2018 at 9:13 am

      Pear crumble - it looks delicious

      Reply
    34. Pauline Dring

      November 28, 2018 at 12:11 pm

      The monkfish with the couscous

      Reply
    35. Christine Hobbs

      November 29, 2018 at 10:23 am

      I dont generally do starters but hey ho the salmon sounds divine then the monkfish,

      Reply
    36. A.E. ADKINS

      November 29, 2018 at 10:28 am

      Pan fried tiger prawns for me please, thank you

      Reply
    37. Elizabeth Smith

      November 29, 2018 at 11:09 am

      I love fish but when I saw the Hazelnut chocolate mousse with raspberry, hazelnut praline and chocolate crumble I was sold on the restaurant

      Reply
    38. Alison My

      November 29, 2018 at 6:34 pm

      I’m torn between the monkfish and the prawns! Just LOVE seafood

      Reply
    39. Adrian Bold

      November 29, 2018 at 7:05 pm

      Pear crumble, blackberry coulis and orange custard

      Reply
    40. sharon martin

      November 29, 2018 at 7:55 pm

      the pear crumble sounds delicious

      Reply
    41. Kirsteen Mackay

      November 29, 2018 at 8:23 pm

      I would order the monkfish

      Reply
    42. Kirsteen Mackay

      November 29, 2018 at 8:27 pm

      It would have to be the Hazelnut chocolate mousse with raspberry, hazelnut praline and chocolate crumble.

      Reply
    43. Natalie Crossan

      November 29, 2018 at 10:55 pm

      I'd order scallops and butternut squash soup - delicious 🙂

      Reply
    44. Helen

      November 29, 2018 at 11:05 pm

      The Halibut with broad beans, peas and girolles sounds rather yummy!

      Reply
    45. Phil Boyle

      November 29, 2018 at 11:18 pm

      Beer battered Haddock triple cooked hand cut chips homemade tartare sauce & minted peas .

      Reply
    46. kim d

      November 29, 2018 at 11:33 pm

      The pear crumble looks wonderful

      Reply

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