THERE are plenty of places to chose from when it comes to ordering food in Southend.

With Omicron rampant, it has never been a better time to take a night off, chill out with a film and a takeaway.

Maybe your favourite has made the top five, or you need a pointer in the right direction for a new spot, we’ve got you.

Here are the top five takeaways in Southend, according to TripAdvisor reviews.

Top 5 takeaways in Southend in 2021 

La Pizzeria, Westcliff

Where: 640 London Road, Westcliff-on-Sea, SS0 9HW

TripAdvisor rating: 5.0

Number of 'Excellent' reviews: 917

You can read its reviews on TripAdvisor.

The Basilica, Westcliff

Where: 65 Hamlet Court Road, Westcliff-on-Sea, SS0 7EY

TripAdvisor rating: 5.0

Number of 'Excellent' reviews: 81

You can read its reviews on TripAdvisor.

Pieno Lleno, Southend

Where: 68 Southchurch Avenue, Southend-on-Sea, SS1 2RR

TripAdvisor rating: 5.0

Number of 'Excellent' reviews: 305

You can read its reviews on TripAdvisor.

Gold Coast Chinese Restaurant, Southend

Where: 202 Eastern Esplanade, Southend-on-Sea, SS1 3AD

TripAdvisor rating: 4.5

Number of 'Excellent' reviews: 334

You can read its reviews on TripAdvisor.

Redchillizes, Southend

Where: 629, London Road Southend-on-Sea, SS0 9PE

TripAdvisor rating: 4.5

Number of 'Excellent' reviews: 341.

You can read its reviews on TripAdvisor.