Marco's New York Italian Brentwood Brook Street, Brentwood CM14 5NF

"Had better at Tesco. The nacho starter was pretty good but other than the pepsi that was it. The lasagna was average with a funky taste like the wine hadn't cooked off completely. The Mac n cheese side taste like paper and pepper. Husband had the ribs but only seemed to get half a rack. The tiramisu was tasteless cream. All in all wasn't worth the £90! Could have got it for less than £25 in a supermarket and had a better taste experience. Then to add to the insult. In the car park you're prompted to pay for parking but when you get into the restaurant a small sign says you get three hours for free. I get home to find out the parking has charged me twice!!!!! Not worth the price or aggrevation for that low quality food."

"We had an amazing meal this evening, the food was amazing and the staff were even better. They were so helpful and very friendly, always making sure we had everything we needed. We were staying in the hotel which meant the kids got a free 3 course meal which made our evening even better. We will 100% return next time we are in the area x"

"I visited this restaurant approx 1 year ago and had a very good experience which I reviewed in a complimentary way but unfortunately a year later and on this visit I was very disappointed…and feel the quality and standards have slipped… having booked this occasion in the strength of an offer on the website i.e Friday Night Steak Night, I booked a table for two for a friends birthday, looking forward to a good steak meal + drink at a very reasonable price which suited my pocket . However when we arrived we were given the main menu and when I asked for the ‘offer’ menu, I was told by a helpful waitress and then the unhelpful manager that they don’t have that offer or the others on the website. I was disappointed to say the least and as I had brought a friend for a meal, I decided to stay rather than looking for somewhere else to dine. The food we eventually ordered was good but I’m unhappy with the misrepresentation. If offers are no longer available, they should be taken off the website immediately. I have been to many of Marco’s more prestigious restaurants and that’s what they are for many reasons. This one isn’t and with the poor attitude towards keeping customers happy when the restaurant hasn’t delivered, it never will be. I like to help the local economy but will think twice about booking again as this was a let down."

"I am having the pleasure of staying in the Holiday Inn hotel for a few weeks in a row now and I am very pleased with the breakfast and dining services this restaurant offers to the guests of the hotel. Its a very nice restaurant with a snug and warm ambience. Nice team of very friendly and helpful people that are always at your service. Keep up the good work ladies and gentlemen. And i will surely return more often."

"Really good restaurant that serves good quality dishes at a reasonable price. Had dinner here for 3 nights in a row during a business trip. The menu can easily give you a varied dinner for a longer stay and does so without compromising on quality."