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The Green Room
100/100 (970 ratings)
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Vegetarian Friendly
European
British
British
European
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Brunch
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Beer
Pistachio Ice Cream
Toasts
Roast Beef
Pasta
Chilli Prawns
Salad
Chicken Liver Pate
Torte
Crab
Rump Steak Burger
Cheesecakes
Scallops
Pork Wellington
Cakes
Duck
Whipped Goats Cheese and Beetroot
Chicken pie
Mussels
Corn Fed Chicken Supreme
Roast pork
Lamb
Salmon
Chocolate Fondant with Passion Fruit Mousse
Pesto
Eton Mess and Colchester Pudding
Sandwiches
Fish
Lemon & Ginger Mousse Candied Lemon Zest Pistachio Tuille Blood Orange Gel and Affogato
Burger
Pork
Cheesecake
Large Battered Fish and Triple Cooked Chips
Oxtail Croquettes
Fish & Chips
Smoked Bacon Pie
Shrimp
Pork Belly
Prawns
Asparagus and Hollandaise Sauce
Beef
Fish & chips
Tea
Sit down
British
European
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Private Dining
Accepts American Express
Reservations
Lunch
Brunch
After-hours
Dinner
Mid-range
"What a great experience, it started with helpful e mails from them. Arrived there and managed to park right outside. Went in and from the start the..."
Paul Fisher
"This a quality dining experience. Fabulous meet and greet at the door coupled with a lovely waitress who couldn't stop smiling. The food was..."
Mark Cole
"Staff friendly, helpful and happy, cant stand miserable staff! Room excellent although was a bit disappointed we didnā€™t get one in the older..."
Jackie Hooper
"Upmarket but not stuffy and non-franchise with extensive menu. Food is perfect but real ale drinkers limited to bottled Doom Bar or Adnams. Would be..."
Steven Goodwin
"I booked my table via the opentable app quick and easy no one to speak too which is good that way they canā€™t go how many people is it for say again..."
Antony Gavin Charman
"Had a lovely meal last night. Could not fault a thing. Friendly staff, freshly prepared hot food. One of the nicest meals I have..."
Emma Bourne
"First experience visiting The Green Room with family, celebrating parents Golden wedding. Relaxing atmosphere/venue, great menu & food and excellent..."
Tracey Hewitt
"My husband and I had a lovely surprise birthday meal on Saturday with friends, food was superb, service great and wonderful venue for a small party..."
Lizzy Sims
"Lovely place to stay. Fab breakfast and nice staff. Unfortunately no air con so very hot last night, as extremely hot weather for mid June. There..."
Sarah King
"Very friendly staff they look after you from the moment you enter, food is wonderful and I can honestly say that the stake was the best I have ever..."
David Mills
"Dropped by for a Sunday roast dinner.Great service great food We would like to thank the chef for his attention to detail in the presentation of his..."
Paul Lucas
"Visited for Sunday roast. We didn't book and were seated straight away. The staff were really friendly and the food was..."
Helen Hodkinson
"Never been before and heard good things, didnā€™t leave disappointed. Enjoyed a warm welcome and dined in a great atmosphere, love the decor and feel..."
Gosfield No1
"Dined here last night. Relaxed dining experience. Tables nice and large with a decent amount of space between them. Delicious food and extremely well..."
Martin Gilmore
"Absolutely brilliant meal at the Green room. There were 13 of us and food was delicious and all came out hot. Julie and her team worked hard to make..."
Sarah Foster
"Best place for Sunday lunch. I had roast beef and such good quality and plentiful plate. Service is friendly and welcoming and nice..."
Jill Thorne
"Just had the roast dinner with my wife and a friend, I would rate it as one of the best roasts I've eaten out. I had the chicken, it was tender and..."
martin erdbeer
"Excellent restaurant. Delicious food, friendly staff, great ambience, reasonable prices. I highly recommend it. I'll be back for..."
James Birrell
"With family down we thought we would try somewhere we hadn't been before and the Green Room had been recommended to us - we went on a sunday..."
Andrew Cartwright
"We popped into the Green Room on the off-chance for a Sunday lunch today. We've not been here for a while. We were very impressed by the excellent..."
A Google User
"We had a nice little private area just as you come in close to the bar. Our waitress was very friendly and the food was excellent. Good wine list so..."
A Google User
"LOVED this place! High quality and broad menu while also having traditional British food. Went here for a date, we started with a cheese plate, split..."
A Google User
"Good newish menu although do 4 types of fries but no other type of potatoes !! Good efficient service, food excellent. Not rushed during meal as in..."
A Google User
"Yet another school reunion at the Green Room. Everything was perfect. We had a buffet chosen by the chef for Ā£15/ head, which was excellent. We're..."
A Google User
"This is one of my go to favourite restaurants. It is consistent, reliable and affordable. Mothers Day lunch was busy but we were looked after. There..."
A Google User
"Hubby had a Father's Day celebration of great British cuisine at reasonable price. Friendly staff, quick service and comes highly recommended!..."
A Google User
"Giving five stars for food but sadly service was slow and young waitress not friendly and obviously did not want to be there. Was a birthday meal and..."
A Google User
Mehalah's At Oysters & Ale
95/100 (451 ratings)
Restaurants
Seafood
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
British
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Seared Scallops On
Toasts
Pasta
Bass
Salad
Focaccia
Skate Wing
Cakes
Crab
Lamb
Scallops
Pesto
Oyster
Fish
Mussels
Seafood linguine
Salmon
Antipasto Misto
Mixed Seafood Platter
Grilled Mersea Oysters
Chowder
Crab Pata
Seafood Platters
Sticky Chillie Prawns
Cod
Lobster
Scallops and Chorizo Salad
Prawns
Pancakes
Salmon Fish Cakes
"Without a doubt a great find. What amazing food and service. A true hidden gem. We had the seafood platter, it was astounding ,we eat seafood all..."
Susan Lane
"Came across mehalahs this afternoon,what a hidden treasure,best ever seafood platter,washed down with some local mersea ale,definitely be..."
Dava Leak
"OMG! This has to be one of the best places I have ever eaten, the shellfish is just beautiful and the local wine and beer complement the food..."
Dean Frederick
"Myself and five friends have just returned from our first of what will be many visits to you. Excellent food, both hot and cold. Good selection and..."
Lindsay Smith
"Amazing food and loved the ambience I would definitely return we have always loved the company shed but this was less busy with more of a menu to..."
Jacqueline Johnstone
"Loads of oysters to start then a great seafood platter washed down with a bottle of Mersea wine. Simple..."
Steve Barham
"Great place :-) 5 of us turned up including 2 young children. Local Oysters were divine and the lobster was probably the best I have ever had. Tom..."
Mark Fowler
"Our first time and wonā€™t be the last ......superb, great food ,friendly and just loved the decor..."
Angela Marsh
"Went there for the first time ever tonight. Absolutely loved it. Food was fantastic, staff were very friendly and attentive, loved the..."
Daz Hope
"Fab food , excellent service. Will definitely return again..."
Nick Reeves
"Amazing food ,highly recommend mehalahs . If you love fish and lovely food you must go to mehalahs..."
Alice Bellingham
"There was 9 of us toady and what a lovely meal we all had. Sea Bass was yummy.. Thank you, will definitely visit again ... ..."
Lynda Finlay
"So good! The oysters, the muscles their local wine! Top notch!! My new favourite "hidden"..."
Sian Jordan
"Great food, great service, turned up and got a table straight away! Food was brilliant and perfect for a light lunch (we shared platters) but would..."
Boo Edwards
"Fantastic service, very yummy food and lovely atmosphere I will definitely be returning..."
Sarah-Jane O'Brien
"Excellent food good service a great out of the way type of restaurant ! so quiet and peaceful..."
Nicola Lane
"Fantastic! Went there today for anniversary meal. Great food, great service, great..."
Rudi Smith
"Amazing food, great friendly service and a cool place to spend lunch breakfast dinner or just tea and..."
Bertha Harris
"Fantastic food and great value for money, will go back..."
Keith Allan
"The food is fab, locally produced and presented beautifully. Rustic charm and a family business. My kind of place! We'll be..."
Kate Palmer
"Can't wait to go back that should say it..."
Gary Wheaton
"Couldn't fault it, wonderful fresh food, friendly relaxed atmosphere and don't forget to save room for the home-made cakes, yum..."
Alice Hopper
"Lovely service, very friendly atmosphere, home-like food and cosy decor. The fish we had for lunch was freshly caught in the morning. Wonderful gem,..."
Gosia Trynka
"Incredible place and amazing food. Worth the drive out. Would highly recommend to anyone who loves..."
Jean-Marc d'Estree
"Excellent value. Lovely people a perfect lunch on a very rainy..."
Sharon Scott
"The sea food platters are absolutely delicious, in fact the food in general is superb. We feel that its a worthwhile journey from Leigh on sea to..."
michael black
"this place was fabulous! cheap and good quality. food was great and all fish was local and smoked in-house. The lady that owns the restaurant is such..."
Wilson Costa Campos
"This a superb small lunchtime only restaurant serving a great seafood menu with local produce, craft beers and friendly, accommodating staff. A..."
Justin Green
"Great place, food is fantastic as are the staff , very helpful and friendly. The other customers are amazing too ( big thank you to the lady who jump..."
Alison Knight
"Beautiful local seafood restaurant. Friendly and welcoming atmosphere. It feels a bit like you are in a family home for dinner. Food tastes great and..."
Zach Thornton
"Excellent seafood lovely atmosphere and reasonable..."
John Lau
"Really quirky and special, beautifully fresh fish and seafood in a run down old building in the middle of nowhere! We had platters and the local..."
Kirsty Nevillo
Church Street Tavern
94/100 (2081 ratings)
Restaurants
European
Gluten Free Options
Bar
European
British
Vegan Options
Bar
British
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Roast Potatoes
Roast Beef
Bitburger
Salad
Shallot Tart Tartin
Hake
Croquettes
Crab
Burnt Mill Pintle
Cakes
Scallops
Gin Hendrick's
Lamb
Duck
Prime Bone in Ribeye Steak
Fish
Oyster
Burnt Mill Helles
Pork
Risotto
Beef Pithivier
Venison
Mussels
Bellini and Old Fashioned
cheese board
Prosecco with Raspberry
Sunday roast beef
Burger
Cod
Chocolate Fondant
Beef
House Wine
Oyster Platter
Toasts
Sit down
European
Bar
British
Gift Cards Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Dog Friendly
Outdoor Seating
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Seating
Accepts American Express
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Reservations
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Mid-range
"We were there last Wednesday, and I can't do better than quote what my wife posted to her Facebook profile about our visit. "The chef at Church..."
Reg Webb
"Great staff who provide a lovely relaxed atmosphere in a lovely old building. Nice and varied beer wine and spirits menu along with lovely local..."
Bob Gillespie
"First time eating here and what a wonderful time we had. Just the 2 of us, loved the design and interior of CST. The staff were very helpful,..."
Kelly Wright
"Our favourites restaurant/bar in town. Fantastic food lovely staff, been coming here since it opened and never been..."
Barb Dafforn
"I came with friends for one of their birthdays, staff were great, food was amazing a great night all..."
Nicola Cross
"Had a fab evening with the girlies. 5pm-7pm cocktail time šŸ¹. Staff friendly and helpful. Great ambiance. Definitely recommend and will be visiting..."
Amanda Lynch
"Great staff & very friendly. Have eaten there before & it was excellent but didn't eat there yesterday just enjoyed a lovely pint of Spindrift in the..."
Darren Thackwell
"An absolutely lovely and tastefully decorated restaurant with the most amazing food. I celebrated my birthday there and could not be happier with the..."
Chaman Jassal
"My go to place for a good drink, service and..."
Paul Dafforn
"Best place in town to eat. Great staff, great food and wine, great decor....... What else do you need? 5..."
Mark Brazier
"Friendly staff. Good selection of beers. Loved the..."
Martin Preece
"First time visiting yesterday and it was lovely really very enjoyed the atmosphere fizz and..."
Vicky Radnor
"Very nice to be offered a vegan menu with lovely fresh choices. Both my starter and main were..."
Lisa Hiskey
"Best food I've ever eaten - I'll be back for..."
Kristen St Clare
"Had a fantastic night food was excellent and the staff are all on the ball thank..."
John Innocent
"A gorgeous roast dinner and cooked my beef through at my request. One of the best cauliflower cheese dishes I've have out. Only downside was the few..."
Megan North
"As an American experiencing my first "Sunday lunch," I have to say it was delicious. Nice portions and great drinks. Not bad for the..."
Patrick Turner
"OMG. So third time now we've been and somehow the food just gets better. Great decor and the service is quick and professional. Bonus being as soon..."
Wiebo Grobler
"Visited for a pre show drink, first visit, very impressed with the ambiance and decor, very comfortable seating and lounge bar music vibe. Nice..."
Lee Williams
"Always a great experience, the staff are always friendly and polite especially Tom in the restaurant. The food is consistently fantastic, using the..."
Josh Patrick
"On Michelin Guide - we were not disappointed. Great food and friendly..."
rbb
"Absolutely brilliant restaurant and dining in the centre of Colchester. Booked up with ease online. The place has a lovely quirky feel to it,..."
Duncan Cooper
"The food was great and the service very polite and welcoming. The beer selection was as expected, all keg or bottle, but some reasonable options...."
Andy Hoare
"We had a delightful evening last week. Superb atmosphere with great service from all of the staff , especially Alfie. The food was both inventive and..."
Barry Dedross
"Stopped here for a lunch in Colchester as we were passing though. The bar area is very cute with bench window seats, and allowed the dog in. The..."
Karlee Isham
The Dukes Seafood
91/100 (1134 ratings)
Quick Bites
Gluten Free Options
British
Street Food
Fast Food
Seafood
Street Food
British
Seafood
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Drinks
Crab
Sandwich Saumon Frites
Baked Oysters
Oyster
Seashell Seafood Fine Dining
Mussels
Hot Smked Salmon Salad
Cockles
Fish
Mixed Seafood
Sea Bass
Prawn Sandwiches
Fish platter
Seafood Platter for One
Crab Dish and Sea Food Platter
Mackerel
Oyster and Prawn Cocktail Sabdwich
Smoked Salmon
Salad
Dukes Platter x2
Oyster Platter
Sandwich Saumon FumƩ
Oysters on the Half Shell
Sit down
Street Food
Seafood
British
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Lunch
Drinks
Brunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"Thought I would treat myself to a dressed Crab best choice I made. Would defiantly get more from here highly recommend...."
Nikita Round
"Excellent once again, food, weather, service, love the seafood platter and finished off with coffee and cake and loops an ice-cream too..."
Shirley Burke
"Thought I'd treat myself and son to a platter, my son is converted! Also tried an oyster for the very first time today. Absolutely lovely, will be..."
Julie Patterson
"Stopped by for a platter today lovely service and food was very tasty, beautiful setting sitting by the..."
Gina Dawson
"Had 3 platters today and they were excellent. Thank you very much. Everyone were really impressed with them. Will be coming back to you..."
Shirley Blowers
"Absolutely wonderful. Both service and food are incredible. Itā€™s so great to have another local business to be able to support! It makes it so much..."
Holly May
"Went on a Wednesday lunchtime for a nice lunch and a ride on the bike. Loads of choice but I was hungry so went for the prawn sarnie deal and added..."
Gary Sawyer
"The seafood is amazing! We looked at reviews and locations of several places on the island and this one looked good. The people serving were super..."
Andrew Austin
"Good deals to be had with the meal deals. We donā€™t get down here very often at all so had a dukes platter for 1, 6 oysters and a cod burger. All..."
Barry Smith
"We stopped for a light bite, we timed it badly on a very busy day so a little limited on what was available, so would recommend stopping earlier in..."
Claire Beeson
"I think that was the best sandwich I have ever eaten?! I had the prawn and crab mix and my friend had the prawn cocktail. Both absolutely incredible...."
Jemma Hewes
"Had some delicious oysters and dressed crab with bread and salad. A bit of a wait to order but there are loads of tables available and the ordering..."
Ondi Arisera Tongchaitanawutti
"Lovely spot with outdoor seating overlooking the water. Delicious local oysters and seafood platters which you can have with local Mersea white..."
Anand T
"Great place for a stop off or takeaway. Fine selection of fish, seafood and other snacks. Lovely view across the estuary at the outdoor..."
Richard Twydell
"At Dukes Seafood today I had some of the best seafood šŸ¦ž I have had ever. Dukes is a traditional seafood shed with counter and plenty of seating at..."
Grant
"We visited dukes today for the first time and will definitely be returning!! The food was absolutely amazing and the views on a day like today were..."
Gracie Davies
"Absolutely fantastic!!! Had the most beautiful hot smoked salmon salad, it was very busy but didn't have to wait long and the staff were wonderful!..."
Katie Ellrich
"The seafood was very fresh the oysters where fantastic will definitely go again. There is outside seating but be warned this is a seafood shack - no..."
Ade London
"If you come to Mersea you must visit this seafood bar. The sharing platters are a must try. I'd always had the platter with the dressed crab, but the..."
Warren Thomas
"Loved this little shack, great garden area with very nice views. A little let down by the price of the food - otherwise very..."
Marc Berry
"Great service . Great food . Too bad about the view when I visited but I m sure it will be great in the summer time. Suggest to park in town and walk..."
Louis Wong
"Very nice/friendly people serving. The guy made me feel very special. And sitting at a table eating by the sea is what I would expect and want to do..."
Samantha Foster
"Great Seaford stall/restaurant as long as it not raining. We hadva great time and food was..."
Dave Webb
"Super happy and impressed with our visit to Dukes yesterday lunchtime. My husbandā€™s sea bass was delicious (I had a sneaky taste), as were my..."
Sheila Tickell
Miseria & Nobilta'
91/100 (2317 ratings)
Restaurants
Italian
Southern-Italian
Sicilian
Gluten Free Options
Neapolitan
Campania
Pizza
Southern-Italian
Italian
Neapolitan
Vegan Options
Campania
Sicilian
Vegetarian Friendly
Pizza
Mediterranean
European
Mediterranean
European
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Salad
Pork
Meatballs
Chili
Cheesecakes
Risotto
Lasagne
Cannoli
Mussels
Cannelloni
Saltimbocca
Arancini
Cheesecake
Tagliatelle
Lasagna ClƔssica
Antipasti
Tiramisu Cake
Fritto misto
Lemon tart
Tagliatelle with Meatballs Wrapped in Speck in a Tomato Sauce Baked in the Oven
Swordfish
Cotoletta
Mortadella and Pistachio Pizza
Spaghetti
Arancino Alla Siciliana
Fettuccine
Margherita Pizza with Extra Mushrooms
Alfredo
Gnocchi
Cakes
Spada Swordfish and Tagliatelle
Tiramisu
Wine
Pesto
Rice Ball Stuffed with Veg and Mozzarella
Pasta
Bread
Fish
Sit down
Pizza
CampĆ¢nia
European
Mediterranean
Italian
Southern-Italian
Neapolitan
Sicilian
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Digital Payments
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Reservations
Delivery
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Seating
Accepts Visa
Table Service
Buffet
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Tried this on the off chance and so glad we did. Lovely to try something different from your normal high street chain food. Having spent 3 weeks in..."
Ann Louise Morris Shepherd
"We had a fantastic afternoon here for my dads 70th Birthday. The food was fantastic and the staff were amazing and very friendly and helpful. Would..."
Victoria Wren
"Came with my daughter for a quick pizza. I Am Italian and the pizza was great. The owner friendly and helpful. Will go back for the rest of the ..."
Cinzia Ghignoni
"Great Restaurant had a late evening meal just perfect and very reasonable prices worth finding at the top of Queens..."
Dave Emeny
"Best Italian in Colchester. Very friendly and attentive service every time we visit, reasonable prices, good wine list and excellent..."
Tom McLaughlin
"I love it beautiful food, great staff would definitely..."
Jon Moody
"Had a lovely meal here on Saturday night for a surprise birthday! Great service, beautiful food. Will definitely be returning..."
Chloe Tosh
"Great food and service. Polite and friendly staff and very fresh food. Quick service and very attentive thank you for a lovely..."
Lyndsey Poole
"Went yesterday, 19th March 2017. Loved it! Authentic Italian restaurant, owned and run by Italians. Food was amazing. I hope Colchester supports..."
Claire Biggins
"My girlfriend won a couples meal here, the owner was nothing short of amazing. Greeted us, advised my girlfriend on something different to try which..."
James Kearney
"Our favourite restaurant in Colchester. Friendly staff, excellent authentic Italian menu and good wine. And the tiramisu deserves its own mention!..."
Beth Lander
"Fantastic Authentic Italian restaurant. We had my dad's 70th birthday here and we could not have asked for more. The staff were so attentive and..."
Ben Grant
"What a great night our party had to celebrate my wife's birthday. Staff are very friendly, food really good, will be returning very soon. Nice..."
Dave Johnson
"Small Italian restaurant tucked away in the colchester city centre, somewhere you need to go! āœ…Amazing service. āœ…Food was delicious and a good..."
Sidney Dorn
"This is THE best place in Colchester (I would even say Essex) to eat authentic Italian food. Pizza is amazing! I always keep coming back to this..."
Maja Pulic
"Fantastic family owned restaurant which serves authentic family recipes. The service was amazing and the food even more so! 100% recommend for a nice..."
Frazer Durrant
"Our Pre-cinema lunch on Saturday was a delight. Itā€™s the second time Iā€™ve been and it was as lovely an experience as the last time and certainly..."
Alison Stanford
"Came here to treat my mum for Mothers Day and they could not have been any more accommodating. Excellent service, fantastic food and a great..."
nintenmau5
"We popped in for lunch before visiting the castle. Service was super and quick but not rushed. Food was lovely, definitely recommend coming here..."
Kate Allan
"This is the best Italian restaurant I have been to in Colchester. I have visited Italy many times, and it reminds me of the typical small, family-run..."
Dan Woodruff
"This is by far the best Italian food in Colchester. I have eaten here several times and have learned to order whatever is that night's special..."
Tara Van Ho
"First time visit last week. Ordered garlic bread as a starter which unfortunately was a bit cooked up & dry. However I ordered one of their delicious..."
Diane Banks
"It's no joke to say we've waited 7 years to visit this restaurant and it's been well worth the wait! Amazing carefully put together vegan menu which..."
Matthew N
The Company Shed
90/100 (3903 ratings)
Restaurants
British
Gluten Free Options
Healthy
Seafood
British
Seafood
Healthy
Gluten Free Options
Lunch
Drinks
Crab
Roe
Scallops
Oysters Rockefeller
Razor Clams
Clams
Muscles
Cakes
Cockle
Oyster
Mixed Seafood Platter
Fish
Mussels
Green Lip Mussels
Dressed crab
Shellfish
Grilled Oysters
Prawn cocktail
Salmon
Tuna Burger
Salt and pepper squid
Fresh Oysters from West Mersea
Salty Grilled Tiger Prawns
Crab Cake
Native Oysters
Salad and Dressing
Fish & Chips
Salt & Pepper Chilli Squid
Seafood Platters
Shrimp
Mersea Craft Beer
Prawns
Lobster
Local Sea Bass
Fish & chips
Salad
Baguette
Sit down
Healthy
British
Seafood
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Accepts Credit Cards
BYOB
Takeout
Seating
Table Service
Drinks
Lunch
Mid-range
"What a great unpretentious restaurant, itā€™s hard to imagine, plastic tablecloths in a hut and a real muck in feel to the place, wipe your hands on..."
Paul Wenderling
"Used the online booking for delivery. We were staying at the Seaview Park (behind the beach huts) and booked the final delivery slot and to meet at..."
Jackie Ford
"Vary busy but the staff had it under control from the cod to the platter food was really good..."
Cherie Carolynne
"Having visited The Company Shed on numerous occasions in the past, we called in yesterday. Once again the crab platter was deliciously fresh. The..."
Carol Donegan
"Yum yum yum yum yum yum yum yum yummy..."
Shirley McLeod
"If your into your sea-food this is the best Very basic tables and seating but the food is 1st class You canā€™t book a table itā€™s a case of just..."
Dean Hazell
"Thank you so much for a wonderful dining experience at lunch-time today. The food, ambience and cheerful staff certainly helped to lighten a grey and..."
Carolyn Mathers
"Been going there for over 20 years it was lovely food then and still is now the staff are all friendly we all really enjoyed it..."
Su Berisha-Mead
"Amazing seafood. Bring your own bread (-thereā€™s a bakers close by) and your own alcoholic drinks. Have been here a few times now and it always..."
Michael Temple
"Utterly fabulous - food so fresh and delicious - staff very friendly and helpful - always a queue so book..."
Nid Osman
"A great place if you love seafood. You canā€™t book just turn up Itā€™s worth the..."
Karen Hawker
"Staff and food amazing absolutely wonderful and the atmosphere spot on . Have been many times and every time people on other tables cannot help but..."
Janine Stephens
"Fantastic seafood, great atmosphere and extremely friendly helpful staff..."
Diane Richardson
"Good value. Seafood was fresh and cheap. Good excuse for a drive out that..."
Decentfeed
"The booking, ordering crabs and oysters ahead of time was easy and handled well. Itā€™s VERY tiny and has one stove with an open window to vent and..."
Gary Wise
"Simply - truly fantastic seafood. For info, they now sell beer and wine but you can still BYO. More importantly, they now require BOOKINGS. Without..."
andrew walledge
"So simple, great seafood done really well! BYOB (and bring some nice bread! They have rolls but they're not great)... Check high tide times before..."
Daniela Prina
"Always a special fish foodie place to go. The addition of braaied King prawns to the menu was my favourite. Had that nice smoky char..."
Judy Veal
"Popped in for cockles and anchovy fillets to takeaway and was looked after by an extremely friendly and engaging lady who went out of her way to..."
Lawrance Devon
"Very much a spit and sawdust fish restaurant. Amazing staff, who are friendly and welcoming, plus helpful when choosing from the menu or specials. An..."
David Wilkinson
"AMAZING! Unreal food - Cant wait to come back! Fresh food, great value for money, local oysters and wine! Lola was lovely, welcoming and funny..."
Vikki Abols
"Excellent bubblu service with a smile, authentic experience and top notch seafood with quick service. It is extremely rustic, so wear warm clothes in..."
Catherine Charles
"Went for breakfast today, hands down the best seafood I've ever had, the sea salt and garlic mayo is amazing and the prawns so easy to peel. The..."
Emma
"We drove there from Clacton not too far No parking spaces at all but not the fault of the place itself as itā€™s very busy there We got some oysters..."
Lee Pirate
"Wow! We visited The Company Shed on a recommendation and we were very impressed. We had the Crab platter, garlic grilled lobster, tiger prawns,..."
Cass Kalogirou
"The seafood was fab! Fresh & delicious. We had pre booked over a week in advance. Unfortunately, we were seated on an outside table, right on the..."
Jane H
"Visiting Mersea for the weekend and was real excited to try the Company Shed. Happy to say that everything we'd read is true, the food is amazing...."
Ella Jeffreys
"Rode to The Company Shed from London just to try the seafood as they have excellent reviews. Pleased to say they 100% deserve 5star rating as..."
Joe
Il Padrino
87/100 (1026 ratings)
Restaurants
Seafood
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Italian
Vegan Options
Vegan Options
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Pasta
Salad
Tiramisu
Meatballs
Lasagne
Crab
Carbonara
Scallops
Tagliatelle
Clams
Razor Clams
Duck
Cakes
Calamari
Lamb
Risotto
Pesto
Mussels
Fish
Calamares
Lobster
Prawns
"Fantastic restaurant! Food top notch, choice & variety of dishes uncountable, every dish cooked fresh, unique Italian flavours all at great value for..."
Dayle Glanvill
"Not the first visit here and as always never disappointed .The food atmosphere chefs and staff are fabulous ! Thank you had a great Friday night..."
Looby Lock
"What a gem of a place. Food was excellent, waitresses very friendly and attentive Highly..."
Joy Foyle
"Food is fantastic and portions are very generous. Duck was cooked perfectly and they didn't scrimp on the crab in the crab taglatelle. Highly..."
Wesley Bowen
"Myself and my husband turned up this evening without booking, however the friendly staff fit us in with no issues. Absolutely stunning food, and..."
Michelle Elle Kaye
"Amazing place- The staff are friendly and helpful and super attentive. The food was absolutely top class and prices competitive. Had a wonderful..."
Tanya Smeed
"Another great meal. I was brave and tried chicken liver starter and it was fantastic. Fillet foie gras was also excellent. We will be back..."
Jason Reavell
"Absolutely gorgeous food, great service, lovely wine, best restaurant in Colchester ā­ļø..."
Anneica Azuike
"Amazing food and great service !! Higly recommend..."
Rebecca Dragos
"Been here several times (infrequently as I don't live very close), but it is always top notch food, nicely presented, top quality and the restaurant..."
Ian Blackmore
"Family owned. The chef is brilliant, heā€™s always there and everything is made under his supervision. Make sure you sit in the lower floor, best..."
Shamma Y
"I was recommended this place by someone who was born in Italy and booked it for the family. We all loved it and I know my daughter is going to want..."
captainstarkiller
"Iā€™m no expert in Italian food but this place definitely serves delicious, authentic Italian cuisine! Pasta is served in both small and big..."
Shannon Tan
"Superb food, make sure you book a table gets real busy and with good..."
Neel S
"Amazing, I took my fiancƩe here and she loved it, we both had the seafood pasta which was big and delicious! the staff is very friendly friendly and..."
Jose Paitamala
"There are two Il Padrino, both the same on the same road. Really good pizza as well as pasta, best Pizza in Colchester for me. No kids menu, but they..."
Duncan Cooper
"Fantastic food and atmosphere! Quality menu, surprisingly well-priced. The scallops in bacon starter is..."
Claira Cain
"Great restaurant and staff, seated us for a team night out and everyone cleared their plates, plenty of choice even if you don't like Italian food!..."
James Hurling
"Great Italian, I particularly like the choice of Fresh Fish available daily. They have a very good lunch menu or like me choose some fish from the..."
Dave Emeny
"Always Consistent, Fab Food, amazing choice of Specials and a Great Menu! Loved my Risotto, perfectly cooked followed by Crab Gratin which was very..."
Darron Welch
"Can't belive it me has taken me until yesterday to visit il Padrino for the first time. The food was absolutely delicious and felt authentically..."
Vin
"Fantastic great food good atmosphere very helpful and friendly..."
Stephen Soley
"Fantastic carbonara! Sorry, had to get that off my chest; it really was amazing! Staff were very friendly, accepting a 10 person table and serving us..."
Rich Harding
"The food really is excellent, authentically cooked. Salmon was very tender and Rich in flavours, perfectly cooked. Sadly for me, all the pasta is..."
Craig Bell
"Best Italian food. Great service. Great atmosphere. Highly recommend the veal escalope. Thank you..."
Arpit PATEL
"Went here for a wedding reception. The place had only been open for two days in its new location. The food was delicious and the service very good...."
medic7698
"Lovely restaurant, very friendly. Great food at a good..."
Tracie Pascoe
"Fantastic! Food was excellent, service too. Will definitely come here again...."
Simon Fella
"Muscles were amazing! Plump and tasty. The steak was out of this world. With the weather turning it was a little chilly downstairs when other..."
Sean Buckley
West Mersea Oyster Bar
87/100 (4312 ratings)
Restaurants
Seafood
British
Seafood
Gluten Free Options
Gluten Free Options
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Drinks
Breakfast
Salad
Cod
Chili
Prawns
Cobb Salad
Crab
Skate Wing
Scallops
Cockle
Oyster
Mussels
Pesto
Shellfish
Fish
Salmon
Chowder
Fish & Chips
Lobster
Haddock
Seafood Platters
Pasta
Sit down
Seafood
British
Delivery
Seating
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Waterfront
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Reservations
Highchairs Available
Accepts Credit Cards
After-hours
Drinks
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Mid-range
"Best place in Essex seafood platter was delicious ļæ½ a must for anyone also best fish and chips in Essex..."
Vikki J Light
"Booked a table via Facebook msg, for Motherā€™s Day,from start to finish I can not fault this place. 10/10 for service, food,atmosphere, everything...."
Angela Barker
"Amazing food fantastic staff 5ā­ļøšŸŒŸāœØthe sea food platter and the scampi mouth..."
Louise Larney
"Love this place . I like to enjoy a beautiful fresh juicy lobster & oysters on my birthday . The quality is always excellent and well worth a 45 mile..."
Emma Curtis
"First time here yesterday. Wow loved it. Spoilt for choice with the menu so as a family we had a bit of everything. The lobster was to die for. I..."
Abigail Rawlinson
"Amazing food amazing friendly staff, have been several times and has always been spot on, such a wonderful choice of fresh..."
Mark Guest
"Just had lunch at the Oyster Bar, was by far the best fish and chips Iā€™ve tasted in a long time served by very friendly..."
Wendy Keel
"Perfect place to enjoy some seafood whilst watching the sunset, service very quick and the food is..."
Jenna Griffiths
"Absolutely great food and very polite staff, highly..."
John Bussell
"Food is delicious. This extremely popular fish restaurant is basic in style. top of the class in everything that matters - food, staff, service etc...."
Andy Clark
"I think itā€™s the best Restaurant on Mersea, Thanks Sel and..."
David Rollinson
"The food is amazing would highly recommend it. Staff are really efficient and..."
Debbie Saville-Richardson
"Love love love this place have been many times you wonā€™t get better seafood..."
Susan Tuttlebee
"Very nice restaurant! Excellent food and view of seashore, sunset! The oyster is very fresh. It's my first time eating fresh oyster without any..."
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"We went late October and it was a beautiful day so we had a wait a while for a table outside (we also had our dog with us so outside was the only..."
Ondi Arisera Tongchaitanawutti
"Super fresh, generous portions, great value and unpretentious. Canā€™t ask for anything more! My girlfriend and I came here on a day trip from..."
Marty Smith
"Nice location on a sunny day. Service was quick and friendly. We choose from the specials. I had a crayfish and salmon salad which was well presented..."
John Martin
"The best oyster and seafood in Mersea and Colchester.. Eating it fresh and and sitting by the beach and enjoy the view.. what a COMBO! Staff and..."
Lois Eunike
"Been there Sunday July 17th, 22. Good waiting time to be seated, good and fast service. The food was amazing, everything was fresh and the prices..."
Mihai Boghiu
"What a treasure! We had a fantastic lunch here. The oysters were superb, fish platter fresh and plentiful and staff friendly. Red velvet cheesecake..."
Karen Law
"They need to have a bigger restaurant and car park as it can be crowded at times esp summer.Apart from that food was awesome šŸ˜šŸ‘Œ.Great host and..."
Ani Masivou
"Had to wait (about 30 mins) for our orders and it wasn't that busy. The seafood platter is still worth the trip every now and then. The parking can..."
rbb
"Lovely food, very busy, people were lining up to sit outside!! Nice staff as well. Look forward to them opening the out door seating area so we can..."
Nikki Roy
"Lovely little no frills eatery. Enjoyed a late lunch of Colchester Native Oyster & fish and chips, washed down with a nice bottle of Shiraz. Sat at..."
Salsa
"1st visit with Essex friend who's been going for decades. You look at the photos & decide. Fab food, prices, service, location & vibe. Do..."
Jay Dave
"Sosososo fresh seafood that they provide here!!! You can have the finest quality of multiple options of seafood here, the oyster is outstanding,..."
RTK
"This place is brilliant. Excellent food, wonderful staff & it's value for money. If you love seafood then you have to visit this place. Visit this..."
Mark Yee
"Came here during May bank holiday. Glad it was great sunny weather. Queued about 10 minutes before managed to get a seat by the terrace outdoor area...."
Felix Gan
"One of Our family's favourite place to visit to eat out when in West Mersea. Lovely place polite waiting personnel. The freshest fish šŸŸ ever..."
Judit T
"Had the sharing platter for Ā£17.50. It was pretty good, wait wasnā€™t too long and staff were very friendly. Restaurant overall was a bit..."
Emily Kapllani
"a nice rough and ready place down on the sea front. Rougham and ready is not a bad term! you get a good wooden table and chairs, there's no ice for..."
Elmsy
Bella Pais
87/100 (3693 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Greek
Steakhouse
Vegetarian Friendly
Steakhouse
Greek
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
After-hours
Dinner
Mussels
Mushroom Sauce
Calamares
Calamari Rings
Lamb
Mediterranean Prawns
Fish
Chips
Diane Sauce
Lamb kleftiko
Swordfish
Steak in Pepper Sauce
Wine
Prawns
Camembert Wraps
Greek salad
Surf And Turf
Rib eye steak
Hummus
Mousaka
Kleftico
Moussaka
Kabobs
Beef
Sirloin Steak
Churrasco
Salad
Souvlaki
Calamari
Lemon Meringue Pie
T-Bone Steak
Sit down
Steakhouse
Greek
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
After-hours
Dinner
Mid-range
"Brilliant service! Excellent food that couldn't be faulted and 2 very happy adults! It was a perfect date night and we were looked after soo..."
Anon O mouse
"First time here after trying to get booked in with the family for a couple of months. Was it worth it? Hell yeah! The premises is small(hence the..."
Neil Belton
"Visited after years of hearing great things about this place. We were not disappointed. You must book in advance, sometimes two or three months in..."
Steven Smith
"A lovely little restaurant that does amazing steaks. Sides were very nice too and staff were very friendly. We knew the place was popular so booked..."
Phil Everett
"Best steaks we have had, really enjoyed the food..."
Ken Rowell
"We have never been before but rocked up at opening time (5pm) to see if we could get a table. We were lucky they could squeeze us in. Portions are..."
Jordan Samuels
"By far the best steak in town, I rate this restaurant over miller and carters by a country mile. The restaurant is very well priced and the steaks..."
DJ Samuel Hann
"We had a wonderful meal in this delightful little restaurant. We were warmly greeted by our server and shown to a candle light table near the..."
Constantine Vasilakis
"I have dined at Bella Pais twice now and I can't fault the food, service and atmosphere here. On both occasions, the food was absolutely delicious..."
Caroline Buist
"Best steak I've ever had, love the quirky interior design highly recommend for a celebration dinner..."
Kai Hadley
Middletons Steakhouse & Grill Colchester
84/100 (6295 ratings)
Restaurants
Grill
Seafood
Gluten Free Options
Grill
Steakhouse
Seafood
British
British
Vegetarian Friendly
Steakhouse
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Lobster
Eton Mess Cheesecake
Salad
Steak Baguette
Sirloin Steak
White Chocolate Roulade
Cakes
Lamb
Calamari
Salmon Filet
Fish
Mussels
Middletons Sundae
Pork
Calamares
Ice Cream & Sorbet
Cocktails
Salmon
8oz Ribeye Steak
Sunday roast
Steak Was Part of Our Bottomless Brunch
Wine
Very Tasty
Beer
Cheesecake
Steaks
Ribs
Burger
Beef Wellington
Prawns
Garlic mushrooms
Surf And Turf
Beef
Chocolate Fondant
Espresso Martini
Cheesecakes
Sit down
Seafood
Grill
Steakhouse
British
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Reservations
Accepts American Express
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Sat here in Middletons Steak House (Colchester) this fine Friday Evening. The atmosphere is amazing, a thunderous and joyful beat of satisfaction and..."
Joshua Chapman
"Went for a friendā€™s birthday dinner. Delicious food and cocktails, waiters were very attentive, and super pleasant atmosphere (well-chosen music)...."
Riley Tang
"Two of us had lunch earlier today - needed big protein hit from gym work so were hoping for a great steak! And thatā€™s exactly what we got šŸ’Ŗ..."
Colin Morgan
"Really good food. Service was immaculate too. It's not very accessible sadly with so many steps, but this is the only thing I'd change. The steak..."
Rachel Ambrose
"This place is perfect for a date night. The food, the customer service and hospitality is great. The ā€˜Steakā€™ the ā€˜middletons burgerā€™ is a..."
Ononuju Sandra
"Very clean space and decent staff, we thought the lunch menu was great value, food service was a bit slow(It wasnā€™t very busy). Food was good,..."
Michael Jordan Taylor
"Went for 2 hour bottomless brunch with my wife. Unlike most places that seem to make it a nightmare to order drinks once you finished you first the..."
Wiebo Grobler
"Food was good . Portion was still quite generous . Service was good too. Thank you, Dan. You can double park on the street or there is a pretty..."
Alowe
"Visited to celebrate a new job and had a great meal! We opted for the set menu, which is great value for either 2 or 3-courses. You really can't beat..."
Peter Warner
"We went for the bottomless brunch and had to wait 30 min to be served even though we booked in advance (the place was packed). The steak was small..."
Armando Guillen Alamo
"Food was great. The server was amazing as my friend and I chatted ages before we ordered and they were very sweet. I can just get very noisy in..."
Heidi Went
"Having booked a meal with friends recently, we were not disappointed. The food was tasty and well seasoned, there was a good selection of drinks and..."
Debbie Hilton
"Another wonderful evening here with family. The food never disappoints. The fillet steak cooked medium rare is a firm favourite of mine. The rest of..."
Amanda Lewis
"Brilliant date night with hubby. He was super chuffed at their having draught peroni Great meal, lovely environment and good banter with the..."
Joyce Moore
"Absolutely amazing!! Came from London for a night out for dinner. Food was exceptional and the service from Sarah and Tommy was absolutely..."
Abigail Johnson
The Wooden Fender
83/100 (5793 ratings)
Restaurants
Gastropub
British
British
Gastropub
Gluten Free Options
Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
Pub
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Gluten Free Options
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Hunters chicken
Fish & chips
Salad
Roast Beef
Cheesecakes
Wings
Eton Mess
Duck
Steak and Kidney Pudding
Roast Chicken
Risotto
Roast Turkey Dinner
Sirloin Steak
Mussels
Biscoff Cheesecake
Lamb
Salmon
Rack of Ribs
Roast lamb
Fish
Fresh Fish & Chips
Pork
Flaming CrĆØme Brulee
Pork Belly
Cheesecake
Peanut Butter Roulade
Burger
Desserts
Fish & Chips
N Torteloni Seabass Fillets Barbary Duck Breast Fender Ploughman
english breakfast
Ribs
Belly of Pork
Dessert
Curry
Beef
Wine
Prawns
Garlic bread
Sit down
Pub
Gastropub
British
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Reservations
Lunch
Drinks
Dinner
Mid-range
"Food was perfect, staff were great, cannot recommend The Wooden Fender enough. I ordered Spicy Squid Salad followed by strawberry Eton mess and it..."
Belinda Isted
"Me and my family had booked a table for christmas dinner on christmas day. We were greeted we big smiles by staff and shown to are table .Bubbly was..."
James Scott
"Excellent we are a difficult family to cater for as we have two Vegan,s one vegetarian an two meat eaters lol,so it was lovely to see a good..."
Darren Reed
"We had a works Christmas meal for 18 on Saturday night .. the food was outstanding... the staff were so nice and the atmosphere was fabulous !!! We..."
Corinne Knight
"Our first visit to the Wooden Fender and we know it will be the first of many! We had breakfast here, my husband had a full English & I had the Full..."
Ella Bowes
"Had lovely lunch today, children's menu great aswell with outside garden, highly recommend fabulous..."
Michelle Allwright
"We had our family Christmas meal here on Saturday 16th for 17 people, food and service were perfect, every morsel delicious would highly..."
Eleanor Baker
"Came last evening and brought friends from the West Country. It was the first time they had been and very very impressed with the food. As always it..."
Christine Markham-Lee
"Went there with my 2 son's ļæ½ there was a lovely atmosphere and the food was delicious.... would highly recommend a visit..."
Sue Young
"Went for a late breakfast today . The food was great and staff really lovely and friendly . Will definitely be back..."
Lisa Perkins
"What an amazing pub, breakfasts are really nice, staff are very friendly and it has a great atmosphere, spacious and a beautiful garden. Thanks Karl..."
David Taylor
"Fabulous food with wonderful service. Visited for Sunday lunch. Had nachos with chicken as a starter which was so big it could have been a main meal..."
Nicky R
"A long established eatery with a great reputation. We booked at 1pm Saturday... Very busy as expected. Service was excellent and food was amazing..."
Matthew Clarke
"Unfortunately the Ploughmans is no longer on the menu šŸ˜© But my disappointment at being unable to try it soon disappeared - the food and service..."
Katrina
"Went to the wooden fender for Sunday dinner. What a great place. Staff and service spot on. The food was amazing not a fault to be had...."
Jobey Fernee
"Myself and the family had booked this little beauty of a restaurant some months back now. On entering the restaurant we were greeted with smiles and..."
Andrew Donnelly
"Absolutely delicious food. Excellent menu with a great non meat menu too. I'll definitely be going..."
Tara Evans (Elevage Chez Wonderland)
"Lovely place brilliant service from all the staff here and the food was absolutely lovely šŸ‘ŒšŸ¼ recommend the sirloin steak and pork belly bites..."
peter browning-smith
"OMFG ... What an amazing Sunday Roast šŸ¤Ŗ Stuffed šŸ¤Ŗ delicious food, very promptly served. Welcoming and efficient staff. A little gem šŸ¤© we..."
Diana Warren
"One of the best restaurants for miles around. Been here multiple times, never disappoints. Food is fantastic and priced fairly, good selection of..."
Nathan M
"Came here for dinner yesterday and the service was great. Staff super friendly and didnā€™t have to wait ages for food to come out. Food was lovely..."
Michelle De Feo
The Swan Inn, Chappel
82/100 (2639 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Pizza
Vegan Options
Bar
Pub
British
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Beef burger
Roast Beef
Sticky Toffee Pudding
Sirloin Steak
Eton Mess
Lamb
Fish
Salad
Rack of Ribs
Pork
Chili
Double Steak Burger
Breakfast
Crab
Fried Squid Starter
Roast dinner
Risotto
Smoked 5 Bean Chilli Nachos
Sea Bass
Mussels
Pan Roasted Lamb
Roast beef dinner
Salmon
Thai Crabcakes
Sunday roast
Poached Egg Smoken Salmon and Avacado on Sourdough Toast
Wine
Burger
Beer
Full english breakfast
Cod
pavlova
Fish Curry
Beef
Juice
Sit down
Bar
Pub
Pizza
British
Validated Parking
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Reservations
Accepts American Express
Lunch
Brunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"Had a flat tyre today after succumbing to a pot hole in the road not too far away. We went into this pub not knowing anything about the food. They..."
Wendy Clarke
"Had lunch with Mum here today & it's one of the best meals I've had in a long time. Mum had the Whitby scampi & chips, I had the sea bream from the..."
Diana Vaughan
"Not having been there for awhile we were a bit unsure but no worries, food was Excellent, very friendly staff , only moan was slow service but that..."
Barbara Ann Scully
"Went this evening and had the 3 course special menu with my husband and start of pepper and mushroom with pastry crust was delicious along with baked..."
Julia Prestney
"Lovely setting. Helpful staff. A good choice of menu and weekly set menu. Had a relaxed meal after a very busy day. My meal was cooked to perfection,..."
Brenda Walkden
"Great beer, friendly staff and chilled atmosphere- and dog friendly too- great place for a pit stop after walking the dog. Not eaten there yet but..."
Iain Wicks
"Lovely delicious food, lovely looking olde world pub with a warm contempery feel in a beautiful setting. Staff couldnā€™t be more helpful, we..."
Janna Louise Clark
"Great location, great food, great drinks selection. We sat in the courtyard on a sunny day. The lunchtime set menu was very reasonable and the food..."
Will Riley
"Great pub , great food , great staff , wide range of drinks, highly recommend..."
James Dyer
"Had a great meal Wednesday night. Wife and myself had no complaints at all. The food was hot and really good, the service excellent and the beer..."
Ray Mayers
"Very friendly staff nice Sunday lunch would recommend to other friends and..."
Debee Osborn
"Fantastic service and fabulous food. Nothing was too much trouble. Just lovely. Thank you guys was a lovely mothers day treat for my mum..."
Jackie Hawkins
"Have a lovely meal with the family and we were all made to feel very welcome, would definitely recommend the pork..."
Carl Denton
"This is the second visit over a couple of years to this pub/restaurant. Hasn't changed still as good as the first time. Friendly service, nice..."
Norman W.
"A lovely pub in a wonderful area with a good sized carpark. Having been recently fully refurbished inside this is a great place for a drink and..."
Paul Younger
"Stopped by last Sunday without booking, they were quite busy but still found us a table pretty sharpish. We had 3 mega mix roast dinners and a drippy..."
M B
"We were lost driving down country roads when we stumbled across this wonderful place. 5 stars are not enough. Not only was the food amazing but they..."
Jacquie Levy
"Amazing. The ribs and steak were very good. Two for one meal weekdays. Highly recommend this place for any occasion or just a casual meal..."
JLG
"Lovely place, looks like its just been done up. Food looked and tasted fantastic. The mrs has smoked salmon, avocado, poached eggs on sourdough..."
Charles. W.
"Outstanding service and food was delicious. Louise was lovely and friendly and the place looked beautiful. Will definitely..."
Elizabeth Harrison
"Definitely one of our fave places! Service, food and location superb and the owners and staff are friendly and welcoming. Menu is so good itā€™s hard..."
Sammy
"lovely pub in a great location, lots of outdoor seating for the summer months. been renovated inside since i last visited too. extensive food menu..."
Scott S
"First time at the Swan Inn for breakfast. set under the viaduct in a nice rural village. Breakfast was brought out hot with a nice cup of coffee..."
Barry Smith
"A lovely little restaurant just a stones throw away from the viaduct and Railway Museum. A wonderful atmosphere, delightful staff and as you cam see..."
Sean Campbell
"Just taken my lovely wife here for lunch, food and staff are amazing. The atmosphere is so wonderful, friendly, warm, didnā€™t want to leave. The..."
Steve Stares
"Booking is definitely advised if you want food. We were really lucky to walk in as it got really busy and I did hear staff say no more walk ins when..."
Cat Appleton
"I went in with my three dogs for dinner. I had the ceasar salad and they ordered from the dog menu. Everything was so amazing - they even served the..."
Carolyn Heslop
"absolutely wonderful restaurant i loved the food, atmosphere and the service. the food came extremely quick, not too busy so was a calm and relaxed..."
Jake
"Gorgeous experience with my partner. Food amazing! Delicious and plentiful. Atmosphere was lovely. The decor is great so lovely. The service was..."
Ms Martin
"What an amazing pub. First class food, best onion rings Iā€™ve ever..."
Kip Hakes
"Fantastic meal out. Cute courtyard and lovely inside. The food was really lovely and fresh and tasted amazing. Staff were all really friendly and..."
Angela Sutton
"Had a great time here for a birthday recently. The pub is gorgeous, the viaduct overlooking the garden is really spectacular and there's plenty of..."
James Flynn
The Coast Inn
80/100 (6799 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Seafood
British
Bar
Pub
Seafood
Gluten Free Options
British
Bar
Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Gluten Free Options
Brunch
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Mixed Platter
Fish platter
Fish
Cheesecake
Pimms
Cider
Fish & Chips
Lobster
Haddock
Seafood Platters
Cod
Pint of Prawns
Prawns
Food Beer
Salad
Sweet Parsnip Soup of the Day
Coastal Platter
Crab
Pork
Oyster
Fish and chips
Roast Beef
Calamari
Sunday lunch
Cheesecakes
Mussels
Burger
Sea Bass
Lasagne
Calamares
Fish & chips
Seafood chowder
Tempura
Salmon
Chocolate cake
Skate Wing
Scampi and chips
Cakes
Peroni
Beef Sunday Roast
Beef
Belly pork
Chowder
Sit down
Bar
Pub
Seafood
British
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Waterfront
Validated Parking
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Drinks
After-hours
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Although a frequent visitor to Mersea Island, never been in The Coast Inn before, just wandered past. Such a lovely little place to eat and watch..."
Deborah Elaine May Galvin-Law
"Visited today for father day so it was very busy and was impressed by the excellent service on such a busy day. Staff were friendly especially a..."
Clare Beckett
"Been going here for years but don't think i've ever left a review (please forgive me!) THE best food. The fish and chips is a total classic but..."
Chloe Lee
"The Coast Inn is a Great pub with good beer great food and wonderful staff all very friendly Great pub to spend a day..."
Roger Manser
"Great venue, food was fantastic pity some of the items on the menu had been sold out. Very good service. Friendly..."
Sandro De Nadai
"Could not fault the sharing seafood platter, didn't share much! Lovely be back for..."
Mhairi Bromwich
"Great location, lovely food, giant fish and chips and an awesome pan fried plaice. Really reasonable price...."
Jackie Leeming
"Great to be able to sit outside by the sea on a lovely sunny day & enjoy lovely fresh fish, & good, friendly service. Definitely..."
Beverley Wood
"It is a lovely place staff are really nice I enjoyed my scampi immensely good view at the front too liv shirl..."
Shirley Hamilton
"This place never lets me down. Food, staff, price , location. Win win. Don't ever change your..."
Jonathan Haslip
"Brilliant gem Staff very friendly and found us a table even though busy and we just took a chance on getting in.Lovely food and..."
Jenny Searle
"What a beautiful setting for really fabulous food! We could watch the sunset as we ate. It gets very busy and we were lucky to get a table but staff..."
Adam Bevan
"We had a baby shower here recently where we hired out the whole top floor and the staff were fantastic as well as the wonderful space. It was a..."
Alice B
"Amazing staff! We came last second without a reservation as our original choice of restaurant had the wrong hours listed. They took us in and..."
Nicole Goff
"Had a lovely first ever meal here, food was great!! And the atmosphere was relaxed and friendly. Sat upstairs on the balcony, had a great view. Staff..."
Zoe Stamp
"Visited the Coast Inn today for an early dinner by the sea. The location is great sitting either out front look out at the boat yard or inside, and..."
Grant
"Lovely lunch in the sun, lots of outdoor seating good quality food for very reasonable..."
chris harding
"Very welcoming with varied menu. The staff are attentive, helpful and knowledgeable. Food is generous and delicious. Atmosphere is cosy. Kids..."
Andy Moss CISSP
"Mid week lunch. We sat upstairs and out on the balcony. It was sunny and sheltered. The food was good and the waiting time..."
steve czuba
"Delicious seafood and lovely staff. Really good vibes too. Definitely recommend this for a nice meal with family or friends..."
Ban
"Really nice coffee and two of us had a light breakfast and I had toast and marmite. Very helpful staff. Sat outside with a lovely view. Picnic..."
darron welch
Sorano's
79/100 (2353 ratings)
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Vegan Options
European
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Italian
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
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Vegetarian Friendly
Brunch
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Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Ravioli
Prawns
Pasta
Eggs Benedict
Scallops
Tiramisu
Duck
Risotto
Juice & Smoothies
Mussels
Cheesecakes
Tuna
Aragosta
Lasagne
Salmon
custard
Cakes
Lamb
Pesto
Cheesecake
Fish
Beef
Pork
Cornbread
Cod
Lobster
Scampi
Swordfish
"Bit apprehensive I will admit as I always remember it as a transport cafe, me and the Wife booked it anyway along with two good friends and I must..."
Clive James Nelson
"Visited soranos in thorrington recently. It is mine and my partners favourite restaurant to visit as it is always first class food and all of the..."
Steve Cook
"I've been driving past this restaurant for 2 years now, and have finally gone in, and I'm so pleased I did. What a breath of fresh air, definitely a..."
Benn Holbrook-Morris
"We went for Valentines day, service was great and the food was amazing. We will be going back again soon to try something else on the menu. I would..."
Cheryl Fleming
"We absolutely loved it here it was one of the best if not the best Italian restaurant we have been to staff was helpful and perlite and we..."
Karen Cohen
"The best Italian restaurant ever. Michaela, Guyatano and the rest of the staff are fantastic. Thank you so much for yet another wonderful evening...."
Christine Erskine
"Lovely food and good staff...me and my children really enjoyed our meal. Good mid week set menu..."
Hayley O'Riordan
"Great food and service, the place is lovely! I highly recommend..."
Oana Raluca Bajan
"The food is absolutely fantastic (the mussels and scallops are to die for), the staff are incredible and my husband and I are lucky enough to be able..."
Jane Champagne Emmings
"The food is absolutely delicious here and presented so well. The staff are lovely. Nice soft music playing of Dean Martin. Spotlessly clean. One of..."
Christine Goulding
"This is a somewhat new Italian restaurant in town. They've got simple, but tasteful decor, and the staff were SUPER friendly. Very reasonable rates..."
Kate Burton
"Nice cosy Italian Restaurant - we went Nov 2017 and it was very busy. Nice atmosphere and good helpful waiters. Waited a bit for the menu but food..."
Peter Gould
"Lovely food, nice friendly atmosphere and great staff - attentive but not unnecessarily so. We had Pollo Milanese which was cooked perfectly and our..."
SJ Harwood-Bee
"Very friendly. Food is outstanding. Nice and relaxed. You don't get rushed to get out the door. You can sit and enjoy your..."
Dana Van Der Venter
"We had a wonderful evening in a very relaxed and warning environment. Staff were very attentive and helpful, went above and beyond to make it a great..."
julie waite
"Amazing staff beautiful food even more so all fresh and locally sourced. Nothing is to much trouble i cant wait to go back family and children..."
Heather Hamilton
"Excellent food, great customer service, lovely atmosphere. Don't hesitate to go there and experience delicious Romanian..."
Daniel Bogdan Toth
"Incredibly tasty food and very warm, friendly staff. A lovely little find within Colchester Town..."
Mike Pertwee
"Reinvented as Romanian Traditional restaurant, staff are excellent, prices are acceptable. Everything seems to be..."
Ermanno Vilan
"Amazing food and service. Great range of fresh and authentic Italian..."
Sophie Martin
"Both times I've been there the food has been very good. Nice place..."
Richard Fanders
"Food is fantastic and the staff very friendly. Totally..."
carmen roman
"Great customer service and really good prices, we will come..."
Rustic Deli
"If u want a bite of romanian food this is the..."
Sorin Arhip
"Very good food.worth a..."
Rob Oke
The Swan Inn, Chappel
77/100 (1863 ratings)
Restaurants
Bars & Pubs
Contemporary
Grill
Gluten Free Options
Pizza
International
Vegan Options
Pub
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
Pub
British
Gastropub
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Sticky Toffee Pudding
Eton Mess
Lamb
Salad
Rack of Ribs
Fish
Pork
Risotto
Salt and Pepper Calamari
Roast dinner
Mussels
Double Steak Burger
Sea Bass
Salmon
Fried Squid Starter
Roast beef dinner
Smoked 5 Bean Chilli Nachos
Wine
Pan Roasted Lamb
Beer
Thai Crabcakes
Full english breakfast
Sirloin Steak
pavlova
Cod
Burger
Fish Curry
Juice
Beef burger
Roast Beef
Beef
British
Bar
Pub
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Dog Friendly
Outdoor Seating
Accepts Mastercard
Reservations
Accepts Visa
Validated Parking
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Stopped by last Sunday without booking, they were quite busy but still found us a table pretty sharpish. We had 3 mega mix roast dinners and a drippy..."
M B
"We were lost driving down country roads when we stumbled across this wonderful place. 5 stars are not enough. Not only was the food amazing but they..."
Jacquie Levy
"A lovely pub in a wonderful area with a good sized carpark. Having been recently fully refurbished inside this is a great place for a drink and..."
Paul Younger
"Amazing. The ribs and steak were very good. Two for one meal weekdays. Highly recommend this place for any occasion or just a casual meal..."
JLG
"Lovely place, looks like its just been done up. Food looked and tasted fantastic. The mrs has smoked salmon, avocado, poached eggs on sourdough..."
Charles. W.
"Outstanding service and food was delicious. Louise was lovely and friendly and the place looked beautiful. Will definitely..."
Elizabeth Harrison
"Definitely one of our fave places! Service, food and location superb and the owners and staff are friendly and welcoming. Menu is so good itā€™s hard..."
Sammy
"lovely pub in a great location, lots of outdoor seating for the summer months. been renovated inside since i last visited too. extensive food menu..."
Scott S
"First time at the Swan Inn for breakfast. set under the viaduct in a nice rural village. Breakfast was brought out hot with a nice cup of coffee..."
Barry Smith
"Booked for a birthday on Wednesday for four and half and had a lovely meal as usual. Only thing was the service was very slow from drinks to..."
Kelly Evans
"Just taken my lovely wife here for lunch, food and staff are amazing. The atmosphere is so wonderful, friendly, warm, didnā€™t want to leave. The..."
Steve Stares
"A lovely little restaurant just a stones throw away from the viaduct and Railway Museum. A wonderful atmosphere, delightful staff and as you cam see..."
Sean Campbell
"Booking is definitely advised if you want food. We were really lucky to walk in as it got really busy and I did hear staff say no more walk ins when..."
Cat Appleton
"I went in with my three dogs for dinner. I had the ceasar salad and they ordered from the dog menu. Everything was so amazing - they even served the..."
Carolyn Heslop
"absolutely wonderful restaurant i loved the food, atmosphere and the service. the food came extremely quick, not too busy so was a calm and relaxed..."
Jake
"Gorgeous experience with my partner. Food amazing! Delicious and plentiful. Atmosphere was lovely. The decor is great so lovely. The service was..."
Ms Martin
"What an amazing pub. First class food, best onion rings Iā€™ve ever..."
Kip Hakes
Favoloso
71/100 (4272 ratings)
Restaurants
Seafood
Mediterranean
European
European
Seafood
Mediterranean
Italian
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Italian
Vegan Options
Vegan Options
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Salad
Fritto Misto
Skate Wing
Tiramisu
Crab
Scallops and Lobster Tails
Scallops
Duck Breast with Plum Sauce
Lasagne
Clams
Whole Turbot
Ice Cream
Duck
Flavored Syrup
Calamari
Crayfish and Prawn Risotto
Pesto
Risotto
Fish
Mussels
Spaghetti carbonara
Calamares
Sorbet
Seafood Risotto
Sea Bass
Salisbury Steak
Spaghetti Bolognese
Scallops with Bacon
Mussel
Cheesecake
Baked Crab
Penne
Lobster
TiramisĆŗ
Cauliflower
Prawns
Pasta
Calamari
Sit down
Seafood
Mediterranean
European
Italian
Highchairs Available
Reservations
Full Bar
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Lovely intimate little place. If you love fish and seafood then this is heaven. Broad menu with plenty to chose from. Went for crayfish risotto to..."
Nathan Jones
"Our 3rd time at Favoloso & it doesnā€™t disappoint!! Service is impeccable, the food is delicious, the decor has a very authentic feel & youā€™re..."
Julie Farrin
"Great family/couples evening out. Staff were friendly and very attentive. Food was delicious. Great recommendations for wine. Specials on the boards..."
Amanda Lynch
"Excellent food & service.... if your looking for fish dishes this is the place to go... Compliments to the chef ļæ½..."
Claire Farthing
"Excellent atmosphere. Friendly staff serving quality food superbly cooked and presented. Cannot fault the place. Definitely be..."
Gordon Fancey
"Had a superb meal with family and friends. Service was excellent and the food was delicious. Good sized portions lots of choice, we will revisit..."
Andrew Brydon
"Lovely food, cheap and generous lunch set menu ļæ½ and really nice place. The cook is very kind. We will definitely come..."
Sabina Mickey Botwin
"Fantastic food, cooked by an amazing chef! friendly atmosphere would highly..."
Paul Jye Reynolds
"Beautiful garlic butter lobster & goats cheese ravioli cooked by the original chef of Francos. Hidden gem of Colchester. Best Italian I've..."
Alison Kendrick Bowers
"Absolutely loved it, comparable to Italy itself. Thank you very..."
Geoff Gray
"Best food, best service and great for family events. Have celebrated landmark birthdays for my son there and they were..."
Sarah Viner
"I love this restaurant, food and service is always wonderful. Went for dinner here last night for the first time in a few years and It didn't fail to..."
Zoe Westrup
"Came here for 20th Wedding Anniversary with my wife. Nice and cosy atmosphere, well presented food, good customer service. Everything went well...."
Oladapo Odeleye
"Came across this restaurant by chance last saturday and how lucky was we. The atmosphere was warm and friendly the staff was polite and helpful the..."
Kelly Stafford
"Wow, this place is absolutely excellent! The service was a little slow, but it seemed some of the staff were new, and it was a busy Saturday night so..."
Katrina
"Ristorante Favoloso is a brilliant place to take someone on a date. The atmosphere here is INCREDIBLE and the food is amazing! I was absolutely..."
Chan Walrus
"Absolutely gorgeous gem of a restaurant. If you're even considering going, go. Waitress was amazing. Food was superb (I haven't had scallops cooked..."
Jen Hymus
"Why have I waited so long to try this place! Agnes was our lovely waitress, the food was incredible. Calamari was the best Iā€™ve ever had. Main sea..."
isabella sagnella
"Wow. Lived in Colchester for 5 years and no idea how I missed this gem. Great atmosphere and decor. Makes you feel like you are in the Med. Food was..."
Wiebo Grobler
"One of the best Italian restaurants in town. The food is delicious, the staff is extremely kind, and the atmosphere is..."
Joa A
"What a hidden gem. Fantastic food very tasty and authentic. Friendly staff, nice environment a bit pricey but willing to pay as food is..."
K W
"What a find! Right near the Mercury Theatre and ideal for a pre-show meal. We all had seafood and it was fabulous, scallops, king prawns, sea bass,..."
Julia Aves
"This restaurant is a true hidden gem in Colchester. Fantastic menu.... If you love your sea food, look no further. Definetly going back..."
Taz Khan
"5 easy stars from me, amazing tasty food, I had a dinner, was birthday one of my friends, freshly cooked food, everyone in group loved food, I..."
Ramzey PT
"Favoloso it was!!! A party of 14 of us decided to try this little jewel hidden in the middle of Colchester last Saturday evening and we were not..."
Lisa Lee
"Beautiful restaurant that is family run, delicious food and staff are super polite and friendly. Highly..."
Jade
"The best restaurant in Colchester for fish dishes. Lovely family run business. Hidden..."
Martyn Woodhouse
"Loved everything! The staff were great and helpful and the food was superb. I ordered duck breast with plum sauce and I just couldn't get enough of..."
Denise Yzobel Buenaventura
"Quite simply, great food but service slow and the boss needs to learn to..."
Chris Smith
"Loved this place for dinner. Had a nice chilled vibe while we were there. It was a midweek evening meal and probably about half full. Great service..."
Leon Langrish
Mimosa
70/100 (5516 ratings)
Restaurants
Contemporary
Vegan Options
British
European
European
Contemporary
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Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Gluten Free Options
Breakfast
Brunch
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Pan-Fried Scallops
Oysters
Fish
Fish & Chips
Belly of Pork
Lobster
Tapas
Ribs
Curry
Grilled Mimosa Steak Burger
Pescado Con Patattas
Pasta
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Salad
Eggs Benedict
Chili
Pork
Crab
Pork Belly
Omelette
Scallops
Fish & chips
Cake
Bass
Duck
Sandwiches
Mojito
Mussels
Burger
Caipirinha
Cakes
Tuna
Sunday roast
Salmon
Expresso Martini
Beef
Wine
Lamb
Cheese and Crackers
Salted Caramel Brownie
Beer
Pesto
Sit down
British
Contemporary
European
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Reservations
Outdoor Seating
Private Dining
Live Music
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Parking Available
Drinks
Breakfast
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Been here at the recommendation of a friend, the food was good,had taste which is important, the waiting time was good, atmosphere was nice even if..."
Tzutzu Tzutzu
"I've eaten here a handful of time and it has been pretty average. I get the feeling there is a high turnover of young staff. However, I have also..."
VS
"Lovely breakfast . Quiet and shady outside. Lovely staff The only downside is the pre added service charge that we didn't..."
Lyndy Welham
"Great place for breakfast. Very relaxed and not busy and the cooked breakfast was huge! Gareth was very friendly and..."
Denise Black
"Third time Iā€™ve eaten here this year, always midweek as I work locally for my business. The food has always been really good with good ingredients...."
Chris Muscroft
"This was our first visit and pretty much everything was great. The food was fantastic, the oysters were the best we ever had, loved the desserts,..."
Katarzyna Antonczak-Hammond
"Friendly, relaxed welcome. Extremely polite and helpful staff throughout. When we were asked if the food was to our liking, because I stated mine was..."
Carol Weldon
"Great restaurant with an incredible atmosphere. The decor is amazing, food quality top notch and the staff were wonderful. It's not a cheap night out..."
Stuart Mcclean
"Went here last night with my partner Lucy. Really enjoyed the food and would definitely recommend eating here. Food: Absolutely delicious. We both..."
George H
"The food was lovely but I have to say the waiter Gareth was even better. Itā€™s so refreshing to be served food by someone who goes above and beyond..."
Lauren Ettritch
"Lovely late lunch/ early dinner at Mimosa. The burgers were great as were the drinks. We sat in a nice shady spot in the garden and our waitress..."
Eugenia Jackson
"Absolutely amazing find, the Sunday roast was spectacular, a large portion, exceptional quality and fabulous taste ans flavours. The serving team..."
Rajvinder Chana
"We eat out at a lot and hands down, this was the absolute best roast beef I've had out - ever. My photo really doesn't do the meal justice in any..."
Geri Allen
"Went to this lovely restaurant to celebrate my birthday with family. The service was absolutely perfect , very profesional and friendly .The lady..."
Saulius Puklevicius