Kintsu

A superb meal and experience. My wife and I booked the chefs table last night for a birthday celebration and had a wonderful time. The staff were very welcoming, attentive and professional. The food was out of this world - complements to the chef as they say. A really well balanced and exciting taster menu, with flavours and pairings we had never had before. Look forward to returning again in the future. Thankyou Paul and Team

I had booked the Chefs table for myself and my partner on her Birthday. The team wrote a card for the occasion (unfortunately she forgot to take it when we left!) so made it feel that little bit more special. The service was great and the food was 10/10. Amazing flavours and tastes that we have not experienced anywhere else before. Paul and Ruby, the chefs on the night made it look easy and seamless. Both clearly very knowledgeable and passionate with what they do. We would absolutely go again.

We came here for our wedding anniversary in September, the tasting menu is superb the waitress who served us was very informative with each of the dishes. I believe they serve food with ingredients that is in season and locally sourced. They even placed an anniversary note which is a lovely touch. I cannot recommend this place enough!

This is our new favourite place, amazing staff and the food is out of this world. The atmosphere was very calm and welcoming. The staff explained the dish very well (chefs menu) each dish different from the next - you can also opt for a wine for each dish (recommended) Honestly one of the best places I’ve ever eaten. Thank you for a superb dinner

Kintsu is the best restaurant in the south Suffolk and north Essex region. They deliver a truly amazing service, using exceptionally unique and delicate flavours created from fresh local produce. You order around 3 main courses per person, and a dessert per person. Do not go into Kintsu with the mindset of sharing, the plates are perfectly small for one person. All ingredients and drinks are local, where the beer I was drinking was from Diss and Ipswich. The quality of the ingredients was outstanding every visit (I've been four times and plan to go every season). The atmosphere is fine dining but a bit more laid-back. Each dish is perfectly created and tastes better than any other restaurant in the area.

Arguably the best restaurant in Essex currently. I’ve eaten in some truly amazing restaurants in Britain. And this is up there with many of them. Truly exceptional food. The staff also are very good. While Knowledge may not be as refined as some of the higher end places in London for example, their attentiveness and friendly approachable style more than makes up for it. The place is small and intimate, an simple. Very modern, it had the modern city vibe. The smart casual, fine dining without the stuffiness. Posh without pretension. Their drinks menu also seems to be made up of mostly local spirits and beer. Which is very nice. The south Asian influences are also tastefully done. Nothing about the menu screams tacky or of trying too hard. It’s subtle and considered. Overall, I would suggest Kintsu are the best restaurant in Colchester currently. And potentially the best in Essex.

Came here before Christmas and WOW! Absolutely stunning food, so impressed. Me and my partner are from London and this would be double the price in London. We are huge foodies and this was one of our favourites. Every dish was stunning. We will be back. Lovely staff, such talented chefs. Can’t stop raving about it.

We've eaten many times here and never been disappointed. Last night we enjoyed a spectacularly good selection of beautifully cooked and presented food. The waiting team are great too. I think the chef has really found his way now and is serving as good a plate of food as you will eat in any fine dining restaurant. Keep up the good work and we look forward to our next visit.