Southend has a huge selection of restaurants that are available for takeaway or delivery, with many being highly-rated.
Several have received either 5/5 or 4/5/5 scores on the review site TripAdvisor, which has broken down the top five in the area.
The restaurants that have made the list offer something for everyone.
Here are the best rated restaurants that offer takeaway in Southend according to TripAdvisor ratings, going down from fifth best to the top rated establishment.
What are the best rated takeaway restaurants in Southend
Istanbul Turkish BBQ Restaurant & Takeaway
Where:- 34 York Road, Southend-on-Sea SS1 2BD
TripAdvisor rating: 4.5/5
The fifth best rated takeaway restaurant in Southend is the Istanbul Turkish BBQ Restaurant & Takeaway in York Road.
Out of its 461 reviews it has managed to receive 372 'Excellent' ratings.
According to one recent review the food "didn't disappoint" and it also got praise for its "huge" portion sizes, baklava, mixed grill and more.
Gold Coast Chinese Restaurant
Where: 202 Eastern Esplanade, Southend-on-Sea SS1 3AD
TripAdvisor rating: 4.5/5
Next up is the Gold Coast Chinese Restaurant, which has also managed to achieve a 4.5/5.
Out of its 437 reviews, 329 were rated 'Excellent'.
One recent reviews described the experience as a "fantastic meal as always", with commendation also coming in for its spare ribs and crispy duck.
The Basilica
Where: 65 Hamlet Court Road, Westcliff-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea SS0 7EY
TripAdvisor rating: 5/5
Third spot goes out to The Basilica on Hamlet Court Road over in Westcliff.
Out of its 85 reviews, 81 were rated 'Excellent' which is high enough to give it a 5/5 rating on TripAdvisor.
Serving Italian cuisine, its most recent review called it "outstanding" with "delicious food" to compliment.
Praise came in specifically for its pizza, sea bass, fillet steak and parma ham.
Pieno Lleno
Where: 68 Southchurch Avenue, Southend-on-Sea SS1 2RR
TripAdvisor rating: 5/5
Second spot goes to the Mexican restaurant Pieno Lleno out on Southchurch Avenue.
Out of its 356 reviews it has mamanged to obtain 302 'Excellent' ratings.
One recent review described it as the "best Mexican food restaurant" they had ever been to.
Praise has come in for their nachos, chorizo, churros and their vegan options.
La Pizzeria
Where: 640 London Road, Westcliff-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea SS0 9HW
TripAdvisor rating: 5/5
The number one rated restaurant in Southend that offers takeaway is one that serves Italian cuisine in La Pizzeria.
Located in Westcliff, it has amassed an impressive 909 'Excellent' reviews on TripAdvisor out of a possible 1,046.
It has earned a great reputation for its "authentic Italian food" such as its Arancini Alla Carne, crab tagliatelle and tiramisu.
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