Diane Banks
Very nice restaurant & varied menu. The staff very friendly & were happy to modify a dish from the menu to my friend's preference.
Good portion sizes. My only grumble was the food arrived at the table luke warm and as we had waited a little while for the order to arrive we went with it.
We went on a Wednesday evening and it was quiet with only 4 other busy tables.
Overall though I would recommend & would return.
Pierre K
Amazing food and service. The staff was very friendly and helpful and the prices were normal. The only thing was that they didn't play music. I think they should in the future as it will bring into the whole restaurant vibe.
Will definitely revisit!
A O
The restaurant is situated close to the museum. On entering, I was welcomed by the most pleasant waiters I have ever met with lovely Italian songs playing in the background, the interior is nicely decorated with rare exotic pieces and a pleasant aroma, and the temperature was warm despite the harsh cold outside making it cozy and homely, it is an amazing spot for a romantic candle dinner. On Saturdays, they have a saxophonist play all through the evening. Meals are very tasty and it is worth every penny spent. You can have your birthday party, child christening, and even a wedding reception as the ground floor can seat about 45 to 60 people. It is the best Italian restaurant in Colchester and its environs, a visit will convince you.
lisa hudson
Fantastic food, lovely attentive service and great to eat overlooking the castle. Would recommend the garlic bread and a calazone
Mark Clark
This is a lovely restaurant situated by the gates of Colchester Castle. I've walked past this place many times and it's often quite busy, particularly on a warm afternoon / evening when you can sit out in the garden area.
The food is mainly traditional Italian, pasta, meat, fish and pizza with regular specials.
My wife and I finally visited a couple of weeks ago and had an amazing meal. I had a seafood risotto which was really tasty and packed with squid and she'll fish. My wife had lobster lingerie, which came dressed with half a lobster on top. There is a good selection of wine, which is quite expensive but I guess average for restaurant wine.
I would recommend a meal here.
Lee Williams
Checked out the Special Lunchtime Menu today, outstanding value for money.
We enjoyed all three generous sized courses, delicious.
Will definitely return to check out Evening Menu, my partner was complimentary about her cocktail as well.
Liam Fowler
Had a lovely meal for my dad's birthday with friends and family. Lovely service, friendly staff, great food. Couldn't ask for more! Decent drink options and a few of us had cocktails that were very nice.
Side note, I could not recommend the calamari starter enough!!!
Great value for money and tasted amazing. Worth the money 100%.
A big thank you to the staff that surprised us with a birthday dessert for my dad too.
Andrew T
This is an excellent italian family restaurant right next to the castle. It's reasonable priced and the food is of good quality, authentic and ample portion sizes. A favourite for all of our family and clean plates from the kids is a thumbs up!
Emma Omer
Delicious fresh food, and lovely atmosphere. Staff were really accommodating. We visited for my birthday and the resteraunt came out with the most authentic piece of tiramasu signing happy birthday, really lovely of them! Can't wait to go back and try their pizza
Kiea Kavanagh
Service was slow had to ask twice for jug of water and bill which I had to go up for as was just longing the night out, we also found that the cocktails were tapped which wasn’t stated in the cocktail menu (drinks menu which was the black one on the table) £8.50 for a cocktail which wasn’t even drinkable was a bit much. Food was nice, did ask for crispy pizza and didn’t come out like that, wouldn’t return in a rush as was pricey for what it was. Very awkward atmosphere as only 2 couples in there and we were seated so close and the music kept going off as they have normal Spotify so we struggled when the music stopped.
anthony shores
I love this place we've eaten here twice now and both times we have enjoyed ourselves the food is great and the the staff hard working and friendly the entertainment they have is good too ....this my top Italian in Colchester sofar and would highly recommend it to anyone
Jayant Dattani
Overall experience was present. Good atmosphere with good service and freshly made food. The food was tasty and as per menu. Advice to book in advance as very busy. The choices for Vegetarian are limited and non for Vegans. The place is located centrally and attracts a trendy crowd. The place was moderately expensive. Choices for desserts are limited especially if you are a veg/ vegan.
Sky God
Lovely restaurant, the vibes were chilled. The food was delicious and the staff were very nice. Reasonable prices for the quality of the food too.
Erik Pattison
The Calamari main course was a little underpopulated but had lots of excellent light sauce. I asked for bread to accompany and they brought it quickly without fuss. It became a perfect lunch. My wife enjoyed her salmon tagliatelle and our veggie friend appreciated her option.
Joe Tribe
Arrived to be greeted and shown out to the outdoor seating as the warm weather would likely have made sitting in the comfy and cosy looking interior a little hot around the collar. Outside seating is right beside Colchester Castle, there was background music that was just the right volume as to not disturb the meal but add some ambience.
The food is absolutely gorgeous, we had bruschetta clasica as an appetiser to share which was full of flavour and plentiful as well as Bufala Caprese which again was very tasty. For mains we wanted to try a pizza each and all pizza can be made into a calzone which we both went for. Thankfully I took a photo to go alongside this review otherwise I wouldn't have suitably described how large the calzone is. It was the best one I have had, not greasy or full of oil just full of what tasted like fresh ingredients perfectly presented. We had two beers each during the meal and the overall price was an absolute steal for such a gorgeous tasting meal. Highly recommend this little slice of Italy tucked beside a castle and it's stunning grounds.
Martin Clark
Haven't been here since it was Toto's, a long time ago! Pleasantly surprised, great menu, real Italian food, great service, will definitely come back!
Paul Hewitt
Food was amazing can't wait to go back best Italian food I have ever had👌
Lavinia Consuelita
Destul de dezamagita pt.delivery, prima data, uita din comanda, a doua oara astept 1h jumate pt.comanda, dupa ce sun la ei sa vad ce se intampla, imi zice ca acu ajunge driver, mai.astept jumate de ora...parerea mea rau organizat!!!
Marius Gabriel Lucan
Delicious food, wonderful service, great place to spend time with friends or family! The prices are even more attractive �
Stephen Coe
very good excellent food I had a very good time there is eveidence of me dancing
Alison Hartley
Amazing food and amazing service. 5 off us went last week. So polite and friendly. And service with a smile. The food was amazing, and affordable for family's. I was shocked at the prices for the quality off food. There was so much food we ended up taking two boxes off pizzas home. Never got to try the cakes but they look really yummy. Will try next time. The deco and atmosphere was beautiful. Highly recommended
Attila Varga
It's a very lovely restaurant with delicious food and lovely ambience I recommende to anyone who wants to spend a lovely night at Mama Rita Pizzeria !!!
JR King
We are what we are and everyone loves us because of our Home Made Food!
Sam Thurlow-White
I did, I really did like it!
Bonțe Lucian
Best restaurant!! High class and services
Robert Bke
Excellent Food, Cakes and Coffee that mean Quality!
Peter Jack Dwight
Awful service , order completely wrong and no refund given just the offer of some free sweets . Waited 15 minutes for a Coke (served in a can ) and an orange juice . Very very poor
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