Vegan Options: THE Best in Colchester

"Visited on a Friday night for a birthday celebration meal. Place is small and quaint so was pretty busy. Asked if there was any chance of a table for..."

Helen Davies

John Riley

"Great as always, nice to see they are upholding social distancing rules well, and it isn't encroaching on the experience. Only had tea and toast,..."

Sophie Barnett

"Lovely day here. Plenty of space for a picnic. Not crowded, free admission too. Great seeing the animals. Would thoroughly recommend a..."

Kim King

"Shop is good, bit of a pity the farm trail is..."

Tom Harris

The Barn Cafe

Ham and cheese panini

Bacon and Sausage Roll

Full English Breakfast with Additional Black Pudding

Skinny Chips N Paprika

Wet Quiche and Compost

Scrambled Egg and Avocado with Extra Black Pudding

Prawn Jacket Potato Salad

Wheelchair Accessible

"Wonderful coffee shop. Love the twinkly fairy lights, and a perfect lunch of ploughmans and..."

Cheryl Scollard

"First visit today - certainly won't be the last! I had the ploughmans lunch which was delicious, so much so I wanted to buy some chutney as it was..."

Alan Lindsay

"Lovely freshly cooked food, generous portions and delicious homemade cakes. Friendly staff and a very clean cafe. Highly..."

Faye Brown

"Lovely venue and friendly helpful staff. Generous sized portions of delicious food. Will definitely return and start with the delicious cake..."

Jan Williams

"Lovely place to eat. Friendly staff. Lovely food. Xxxxxx we always go when we visit our family in clacton..."

Shaz Dan Gallagher

"Excellent breakfast and friendly attentive..."

Robert Day

"Excellent food lovely staff would recommend to..."

Marc Raison

"Fab food and service, as usual. We eat here regularly and do happily..."

Claire Leeks

"Absolutely value for money their cakes looked divine atmosphere was great got busy quick always a good sign....food was lovely didn't wait long at..."

Sarah Jane Little

"The food is excellent. Choice of menu is good . Many times we have lunched here with family and friends. The ladies who serve are amazing. They work..."

Lesley Wells

"Really gorgeous lunch in the Barn Cafe today. £5.95 for a bacon, brie and cranberry sandwich on granary with chips and salad... great value. Chips..."

Fiona Morton

"Lovely cosy little cafe with a nice atmosphere. Food was plentiful and very tasty. Wish we'd left room for the gorgeous cakes that were on offer..."

Kim Eastall

"Another lovely Saturday breakfast , always a welcoming smile from the staff and one of the few places that have a veggie breakfast on the menu..."

Lady-Lesley Glover

"Very welcoming and friendly staff, delicious home cooked..."

Tina Harbach

"Our first visit to this lovely little restaurant & the reviews don't lie. Great service by friendly helpful staff, the food was cooked to..."

Dan Dan

"This is what it's like when everything is done RIGHT! The best breakfast I have had outside (and including) 5 star hotels. Service very polite and..."

Alexander Miller

"My family and I came here for breakfast on saturday, lovely atmosphere, great food with massive portions! High quality meat and nothing was too..."

Molly D

"Fitted us in last minute, really appreciated. Had a lovely meal, nice choice and some lovely cakes for pudding ( if you're not too full) . Staff..."

sue Hutchinson

"Sunday lunch for 9 people every meal was super, beef tender, chicken succulent and lamb to die for. The staff are great and attentive have been loads..."

Paul Wilks

"Wow wow by accident we found this little gem today, I never write a review, but had to , the food was amazing and dessert to die for, price was..."

steve emery

"Great Sunday lunch for two earlier this week. More lamb than I could eat. Nothing too much trouble for staff. Booking again for next..."

David Bolton

"A friend recommended the barn cafe. What a great recommendation 🥳🥳 food was delicious, service was great 👍 very polite, very helpful and..."

sue hanley

"I booked The Barn originally for 12 people, but on the morning of our visit had to add an additional 6 people, the cafe were very understanding. When..."

Stuart Anderson

"Food could have been hotter. Portion sizes were really good. Service was hit & miss. When we asked waiter for a drink someone on next table asked..."

mervyn roberts

"My friend and I came here for lunch on Sunday - we didn’t know we were meant to book a table, but luckily we could get a seat for 2 for an hour,..."

Elizabeth Payne

"Very glad friend recommended The Barn Cafe, we have been only twice but it’s on our list of good places to visit as both the food, atmosphere and..."

Mick Ryan

"Had lunch for 3. Excellent range on the menu, very good prices. Huge portions of good quality food. Service was also very good. Very busy so well to..."

Derek Lowdon

"Had the Beef and Dumplings, it was amazing. Portions are HUGE!!!! Daughter had the children's spaghetti bollognese and I wouldn't have finished it!..."

David Hodder

"Found this place through Google maps as out of my own area, the food was really really nice, presented lovely and the coffee was just the..."

Pauline Butler

Wild At Spirit

"OMG! This place is amazing!! I am currently dairy free due to health reasons and to walk in and have not one but 6 different ice cream flavours to..."

Laura Jayne

"Stopped for much needed food and drink after a day out in Colchester. Staff were very friendly and helpful and the food was delicious and good value..."

Samantha Rolph

"It may be small inside but my god there's loads of food to choose from! Me and my partner tried alpaca sausages and it was certainly interesting......"

Jade Waddy

"Lovely little cafe with lovely staff members! We only went in to have a milkshake and then saw that Freakshake’s were only £4, no brainer � We..."

Holly Southgate

"Lovely staff. Great freakshakes. Really nice cafe. Menu looks appealing and great prices...."

Michelle Southgate

"I've had lunch here a couple of times with my 5 year old & 5 month old, friendly staff, tasty food & the best ice creams in..."

Nicola Grace Wall

"Popped in to try the vegan ice creams with some friends and OH MY GOD was it good!! Shame that the cones aren't vegan, though! You've done the hard..."

Rush Naomi

"It's small inside, but a really good choice of food, with a warm and friendly service. Excellent..."

Trish Chittick

"Stopped for a drink and a slice of cake before heading home. I had a Cappacino and my wife the Hot chocolate. Couldn't fault anything. If we return..."

Richard Stiles

"Love this place and the ice cream is to die..."

Sharon Fisher

"Popped in today and had a jacket with a coffee, very tasty! Great..."

Tristan Styles

"Food is great and such good value. Ice cream is amazing as well! Will definitely be..."

Gary McRitchie

"I've been here a few times now and their food is delicious. Their sandwiches and amazing and you can even get them to go. And their cocktail and..."

Georgia Fee

"Lovely little rustic style café serving a selection of tasty foods. The chicken, bacon and mayo baguette was excellent but the coffee a bit too..."

Neil Baker

"Nice ice cream been a few times before. Nice..."

James

"Great little cafe for hot drinks and tasty food. Staff very attentive and friendly. Situated Eld Lane so convenient for New Look, River Isand and..."

Lynn Whitmore

"Went for lunch on a Thursday with my partner, I had an English breakfast and added the optional black pudding, all of it was amazing, coffee was..."

Mathew Pickles

"A nice little cafe with polite and welcoming staff, food and drink selection was nice and varied. 1 star loss was due to us waiting 40mins for a..."

Sean Campbell

"Really like this place. First came in their opening weeks and it has developed and grown since then. Excellent proper food cooked by real people,..."

J B

"Fabulous chicken sag (healthy) curry followed by warm cinnamon waffle & ice cream (so many flavours to choose from. Great little fine - will..."

Julie Barnard

"Lovely food - and not too expensive either. Great selection of ice creams. And some very exotic..."

Phil Hurst

"Lovely little cafe, great service, superb food and well priced food all makes for a fantastic lunch..."

luke emery

"Good food and nice atmosphere at this little cafe. Staff were polite and food came quite quickly. Very..."

John Ross

"Lovely food, drinks, atmosphere & staff. Highly..."

Louise Dworschak

"Great selection, great price, tasty food - love the atmosphere. Will be coming back more..."

Chris Green

"Welcoming staff and lovely cakes and tea service. 20% off card for next visit. Will be visiting again...."

Wendy Wild

"Lovely place and good quality food, although would gave liked to wait a but less for the..."

Jade Mainwood

"Lovely place, friendly staff, good food and a magnificent collection of ice..."

Emily Hughes

"Amazing coffee .cake and milkshake .very low prices and excellent..."

Paul Copeland

"Amazing food and the staff are very warm and friendly,great..."

Aaron Carter

Oak Tree Coffee House

91/100 (1047 ratings)

Strawberries and Cream Frappes and Angel Sparkle Cake

Large Café Latte and Cheese Scone

Wheelchair Accessible

"The Christian atmosphere really encircles the place with love, and that comes over in the way the staff serve the customers. The food is great, the..."

Stephen Jeremy Tuthill

"Have had many visits and enjoyed every one. The food and drinks are delicious, The staff are always very friendly and helpful and I would definitely..."

Angela Dearsley

"Helpful friendly staff, lovely cakes, great coffee (and tea), good menu with lots of choice and very fair prices. What's not to love?..."

Kate Jordan

"Thanks to Susie and her team for helping me and Cheryl arrange a fantastic afternoon tea baby shower for Alison. Nothing was too much trouble even..."

Tara Lee

"This is a great space to meet and catch up. It's a relaxed comfortable place that serves yummy toasted sandwiches (other varieties are available!!..."

Claire Energy-Worker Williams

"Lovely yummy food (the gingerbread & cupcakes are a hit with our 2 children!) & always welcoming! Especially the lovely Susie! Definitely recommend!..."

Sarah Bladon

"The best coffee shop in Colchester. great food and drink, lovely staff. Top quality food at very reasonable cost! Very welcoming place. In there..."

Hayley Clarke

"First visit this afternoon and loved it! I had a yummy cream tea which was excellent value, but the best part were the lovely staff. Will definately..."

Michele Flossie Clarke

"It's always lovely to visit here. Great food and welcoming staff. Thanks to Susie and her..."

Siobhan Boseley-Yemm

"Popped in for a coffee and snack as Tescos no longer has a restaurant while waiting for an eye test !! A real surprise to ring they had Gluten Free..."

Nigel Bunting

"Fun and friendly staff. Great food at a reasonable price - they make a pretty yummy hot chocolate too!..."

Gemma Dekker

"Lovely food which is great value for money. Staff are friendly and welcoming. Will definitely be..."

Lorraine Kirk

"Lovely atmosphere and delicious food and drinks at great prices. Also offers a loyalty card scheme that is definitely worth doing. There is also lots..."

Angela Taylor

"Very friendly staff make you feel very..."

Michelle Cross

"I came here for my birthday on Monday with my mum and gran and had a really lovely time with the best staff! Thank you for a lovey..."

Sarah Bridges

"A lovely calm atmosphere my friend and I had a lovelyBLT SANDWICH which was very good my friend had a prawn sandwich stuffed with prawns over all it..."

Georgina Bishopp

"Had a thoroughly delicious lunch here. Good, friendly service with a smile and really tasty food. Will be back soon and can definitely recommend the..."

Yvonne White

"It's more than just a coffee shop.......... I love their jacket potatoes..."

Karina Fogarty

"One of our favourite places! Friendly helpful staff, delicious coffee and cake, lovely relaxed atmosphere. Thank you Oak..."

Wendy Tiffin

"Lovely coffee shop affiliated to St. Lukes church. Polite friendly and helpful staff. Service good. Located in Highwoods next to Tesco . Some..."

Stillwe Rise

"Really well managed with social distancing and cleanliness. They were really accommodating with dietary requirements. The Brie and red onion panini..."

claudia bamford

"Great little cafe with friendly staff and a good..."

Simon Dockerty

"Love this place. Food is good value for money, lovely cake..."

Oscar Campbell

"Very nice, good selection of cakes and lunches. Clean and..."

Julie Duggett

"Just a nice place for coffee or something to eat very good service well worth a..."

Colin Graves

"Great atmosphere, amazing staff and food is just perfect. Can't wait to come..."

Laura Stevens

"A lovely volunteer run cafe with a variety of food and drink options. Plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. Staff are always really..."

Tony Baker

"Best coffee shop in..."

Richard Ford

"Have been in a few times for a drink and food and have always been very impressed. Staff are very friendly and engaging. The food and drinks are..."

David Carley

"Food and service were very good. Food portions are big and taste..."

Sharon Murray

"Great social distancing measures, it felt really safe and yet still friendly, the food was delicious as always. I highly recommend the goats cheese..."

Rachel Tarr

"Had afternoon tea with friends lovely staff couldn't do enough for us, food was lovely value for money. Only thing that was disappointing was the hot..."

Jackie Worster

"Great place, excellent and kind service, children welcomed, will be..."

Di Matthews

"Really enjoyed cream tea Really good..."

Fiona Gooch

"This is a great place to eat or drink in. The staff are extremely friendly and efficient and have a wide choice of very well prepared food and..."

Colin Easter

"Lockdown 3.0 12th April 2021.Outdoor seating and takeaways available. Opens today. Nice cup of coffee and a sandwich. Staff are good and..."

Heng Ng

"One of my favourite cafes in Colchester. The staff and volunteers are friendly and helpful and there's a really good range of food. The Traidcraft..."

Anne Kiely

Miseria & Nobilta'

91/100 (2317 ratings)

Margherita Pizza with Extra Mushrooms

Spada Swordfish and Tagliatelle

Chili

Fettuccine

Lasagne

Rice Ball Stuffed with Veg and Mozzarella

Tagliatelle with Meatballs Wrapped in Speck in a Tomato Sauce Baked in the Oven

Antipasti

Cakes

Tiramisu

Mortadella and Pistachio Pizza

Fritto misto

Pesto

Arancino Alla Siciliana

"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! ✅Amazing service. ✅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. It’s the second time I’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

Mamma Mia Restaurant & Pizzeria

91/100 (1747 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"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..."

Martin Clark

"Food was amazing can't wait to go back best Italian food I have ever..."

Paul Hewitt

"Delicious food, wonderful service, great place to spend time with friends or family! The prices are even more attractive..."

Marius Gabriel Lucan

"very good excellent food I had a very good time there is eveidence of me..."

Stephen Coe

"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..."

Alison Hartley

"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..."

Attila Varga

"We are what we are and everyone loves us because of our Home Made..."

JR King

"Best restaurant!! High class and..."

Bonțe Lucian

"Excellent Food, Cakes and Coffee that mean..."

Robert Bke

"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..."

Diane Banks

"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..."

Pierre K

"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..."

A O

"Fantastic food, lovely attentive service and great to eat overlooking the castle. Would recommend the garlic bread and a..."

lisa hudson

"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,..."

Mark Clark

"Checked out the Special Lunchtime Menu today, outstanding value for money. We enjoyed all three generous sized courses, delicious. Will definitely..."

Lee Williams

"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..."

Liam Fowler

"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..."

Andrew T

"Delicious fresh food, and lovely atmosphere. Staff were really accommodating. We visited for my birthday and the resteraunt came out with the most..."

Emma Omer

"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..."

Kiea Kavanagh

"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..."

anthony shores

"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..."

Jayant Dattani

"Lovely restaurant, the vibes were chilled. The food was delicious and the staff were very nice. Reasonable prices for the quality of the food..."

Sky God

"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..."

Erik Pattison

"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..."

Joe Tribe

The Old Siege House Bar And Brasserie

91/100 (3259 ratings)

With Yorkshire Pudding and Roast Potatoes

Scallops

With Cinnamon Ice Cream

Cheesecakes

Duck

Raspberry Ripple Baked Alaska

Black Pudding Bon Bons

Wheelchair Accessible

Free off-street parking

"This restaurant in a historic 15th century building, is worth a visit. We went on a Sunday and had the roast. This is one of the best Sunday roasts..."

Louis Pretorius

"First time visiting and wasn't disappointed. Big group of 14 people for a family birthday was well looked after by the friendly head of house and her..."

Mike Song

"Lovely place, excellent service and..."

David H

"Was well worth 100 mile round trip. Great service from friendly staff. Good food. Good..."

Dave 1

"This is a go to for us, usually for special occasions, and the staff are welcoming, they go above and beyond, you have the history of the building..."

Louise Dobell

"This place is absolutely great! Lovely staff, beautiful old building inside and outside and the food is amazing! The lamb shank was to die for, as..."

Beccy Lawrance

"Food was definitely better than..."

Dan Faz

"Fantastic beautiful restaurant with such a history. So beautiful inside with the gorgeous beams and service was excellent and the Lamb Shank we had..."

Tessa Le Roux

"Amazing food & service at the Siege House Colchester we ste there on Saturday, party of 4. Scallops were cooked perfectly followed by succulent..."

Ian Perkins

"Firstly the venue is lovely and so we're the staff, cheerful friendly but profesional. The blot on our visit was the starter..chicken wings. They..."

Janet Malt

"Thank you, from the bottom of my heart. You gave my partner a beautiful birthday meal. And the extra touch of translating a birthday message was..."

Aysha Edmonds

"Great afternoon tea with a large selection of sandwiches, scones, and cakes. The food was so copious that we had no chance of eating it all. They..."

Dan Woodruff

"Biggest Sunday lunch I ever had cooked to perfection.(roast beef). Next time I will skip starters and make room for dessert, can't fault anything..."

David Newman

"This place is full of character a 17th century half timbered french style building proudly displaying the original musket shots from the era. But..."

Karl Hodgson

"We had a big ask of this restaurant, we had a cancellation at another venue and The Siege House accommodated us which was amazing as we was a table..."

Anthony Fairburn

"A beautiful meal that tasted fresh and inviting, served by staff that where attentive and friendly. Would throughly recommend a visit especially..."

Tina Adams-hall

"Absolutely delicious, nice cocktails very nice to relax for an evening. Thanks to all the staff there..."

John French

"Afternoon Tea was absolutely delicious. Outstanding quality food and service. Amazing old building and highly..."

Clive Marchant

Na-ree Thai Restaurant

Rice Noodles with Chicken

Sticky Rice with Fresh Mango

Duck

Banana in Coconut Milk

Pad Thai

Curry

Prawns

"Great authentic Thai food and generous portions! Very friendly staff and quick service. Love the desserts. Certainly worth recommending and visiting..."

rbb

"Lovely quaint restaurant, helpful waitresses, efficient service and great food. Will go..."

Maharukh Daruwalla

"Amazing food and lovely atmosphere. Great service..."

Rachel Ambrose

"I was in Colchester for the week on business and this was hands down the best restaurant in town. I ended up going 3 times. The green papaya salad..."

Sam Malek

"We visited the Naree Thai on Saturday evening 20 July. It was my wife's birthday and we had decided to celebrate with an evening meal here with all..."

Bryn King

"This is the second time we have been to this restaurant. The food is very tasty. This time we went for the set menu which I believe was very good..."

Mark Harrop

"Great restaurant, had many good meals here. Green curry is my favourite, Pad Thai is also very nice. Service is fast and staff are friendly and..."

Glenn Stile

"Visited for a weekend went na tee Thai on a Saturday night and the experience was amazing. A very authentic classic looking Thai experience and the..."

nik patel

"Excellent food, eat in or take out, well priced too. Not many Thai restaurants come close, we aren't local but often collect when we are in..."

Tom R

"I love their egg fried rice. They also do very well on the likes of curry for example, but from the simplest egg fried rice you know this place..."

SAM Yu-Hsuan Lin

The Kismet Balti House

90/100 (1227 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"I always order from here! Pretty much every weekend! Never a mistake made, food hot and on time and top quality tasting food..."

Jennie Campbell

"Amazing food, brilliant service will definitely be back for more. I also rate 10/10 but really must..."

MD Muhibur Rahman

"Everything ordered arrived and I changed the order after paying and they were very accommodating and the food was absolutely delicious...definitely..."

Victoria Anne Clasper

"Fantastic food, great..."

Mayra Bibi

"Always fantastic food,definately the best curry house for takeaways...not had a bad curry from here..."

geoff Evans

"Food is highly admirable. Authentic Indian. Very good customer service. Will be..."

Rajib Ahmed

"Brilliant. Fast delivery. Tasty. Hot...."

Rita smith

"Good portions, tasty and great..."

Sophie Fincham

"After searching long and hard for the very best Indian cuisine in Colchester - I finally found it some time a go and have never visited anywhere else..."

WJET

"Had the meal for one. Superb, excellent value, loads of food for the money. Delivered hot. Very good quality..."

Greg Stansfield

"I like this place ordered about 5 times and haven't been disappointed... it's not exactly fine dining but they knock up a good bit of food for the..."

christie Elliott

"These boys consistently deliver a decent curry. Always deliver on time and advise if running late. Pleasant and..."

Jim McLauchlan

"Excellent. Each dish tasted different and individual, and all were tasty. Friendly staff, quick timing. Not greasy just..."

Gregory Lestrade

"Takeaway order. Really nice food and big portions. Everything tasted fresh and was piping hot on arival. 15 minutes late but when the food tastes..."

Tom Reeder

"Great food and well priced. Never had a bad experience and the staff are friendly. Best Indian takeaway in..."

Jessica Mill

"Amazing food best Indian in Colchester recommend highly lady's and gents you got to try the kismet special biryani it's out of this world plus the..."

Chand Ali

"i honestly do not understand the bad reviews! i have been here multiple times and the service has been fast , the food amazing and hot , i have no..."

anon anon

"My friend.. order a take away on the..22/8/20 ... having looking at the ratings ...he order a prawn curry pilau rice nan bread etc..he said the..."

Adrian MC court

"We had a great takeaway from here food was good hot and service..."

anthony shores

Aburi Japanese

90/100 (3944 ratings)

Salmon Teriyaki Bento

sushi

Chicken Katsu Don

Kimchi

Vegetable Tempura Bento

Unagi & Dojo (Eel & Soil)

Wheelchair Accessible

Dinner

Lunch

Mid-range

"Amazing! Best Japanese I have ever had, I love..."

Tin Parker

"Simply Awesome..."

Tania Avgoustidis

"We love this place! Fantastic friendly service and quality food. One of the best Japanese restaurants in Colchester in terms of authenticity it’s..."

Sammy

"Fabulous food, really enjoyed it. The staff were busy but extremely helpful. Will definitely eat here again..."

Alexander Ryan

"The place is nice. The service is mediocre but the food is tasty and well cooked. Had a juice called Ramune but was not impressed and after I've..."

Andrei Copaci

"Delicious Japanese food. Tried Octopus balls for the first time! Sushi good..."

Mark SEYMOUR

"Took my girlfriend here last night for her birthday. Service was fantastic, food was amazing. Will definitely be back to try some of the other items..."

Aardvark colchester

"WOW + WOW = WOWOW! Loved it! First visit last night (1310/21) and my wife and I loved it! The service was good, things were clean, including the..."

Pete Gore

"Nice little Japanese restaurant in Colchester. Overall food is pretty decent. Tried some sushi and also the chicken katsu curry. Not quite 5 star..."

Nick Kidd

"Very nice and lots of sushi options. Also some noodle bowls and good selection of..."

lewis hunt

"First time visit - won't be the last. The food was delicious, plentiful and a good price. Hats off to all the staff - great place..."

Dawn Lewis

"Pretty good Japanese restaurant. The service was fast and the food was very good. Had to knock off one star as although the prices are what you'd..."

Alex Morgan

"Amazing food and service as usual. My favourite authentic Japanese restaurant. Can’t recommend this restaurant enough. Some people say it’s..."

Conrad Harrington

"We love this restaurant and have been visiting since it first opened. But with 3 young kids we really don't get to eat out very often so when Aburi..."

Patti D

"Great fish quality and very nice service although £45 for platter of sashimi and 2 rolls was a little bit expensive. It was a “chef choice” set..."

Karolina Miszta

"This was my first time in a traditional Japanese restaurant and the quality of the food and service were fantastic. I ordered the Japanese rice, Tori..."

Liam Piper

"The new decor is great and means there is usually a table now. Although it was pretty packed when we got there! The food is even more visually..."

Rachel Ambrose

"Great little Japanese restaurant, only dropped in for a plate of noodles but will be going back for more. Friendly efficient and competent staff...."

Daniel Hopkins

"Great informal Japanese café restaurant. Staff very welcoming and friendly. Large selection to choose from, plum wine and Tiger Roll excellent...."

Edward Hyde

Cuckoo Dough

Mini Mac&Cheese and Pizza Pepperoni

"I found this place to be a nice, pleasant place. Sourdough pizza was amazing. Unfortunately, couldn't say the same for my dessert cheesecake...."

anthony shores

"visited here recently for a meal, it was brilliant friendly customer service, perfectly cooked food with big portions sizes. lovely atmosphere with a..."

Stephanie Curtis

"Incredibly pizza! Better than any chain restaurant, fresh dough and the perfect amount of cheese! The kids pizza was almost as big as the normal..."

Yogi Patel

"Justina our waitress was outstanding, super lovely and had a wonderful smile on her face while serving. She made our first time here wonderful and..."

heidi thomas

"Breakfast was very amazing and delicious. Staff was very lovely and our waiter was Glerys. He did an amazing job at serving us and it was very quick...."

Albert Bera

"Perfect place for cocktails and pizza! 100% recommend the 'everyone's favourite pizza. Amazing service, it was my birthday and got a birthday card..."

Jasmine Glatter

"Fantastic atmosphere, fantastic deals, fantastic food will definitely come back here again it always is a wonderful experience and Glerys was..."

Nicci Webster

"Being completely honest. The pizza, incredible. The service, very poor, had to keep asking for things as simple as a plate, and reminders about..."

Home Videos

"Gorgeous sourdough pizzas that are on the large size. I often end up taking away a few slices home which still taste amazing the next day! We..."

Melissa Byleveld

"Visited this place for the first time on Sunday for breakfast. Ordered the all day breakfast and it was by far the best breakfast I’ve had in..."

Justin “JC” C

"The best pizza iv had in a long time, lovely friendly place. Would go again and again if I lived around there. Portions were a great..."

Tracy Spencer

"Came here for the first time for the bottomless pizza brunch. Had really good service, which can’t have been easy to serve a group of 11 people,..."

M

"Breakfast was amazing. Our waiter was Tina and she was really quick and..."

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"Went for a 30th Birthday lunch recently as a party of 8 adults and two granddaughters aged 2 and 1/2 and 4 and 1/2. Staff were very friendly and..."

Paul Hardy

Bambu Vietnamese

90/100 (6153 ratings)

Chicken Satay skewers

Cari MI

Satay chicken

Lemon Mascapanë Cheesecake

Wheelchair Accessible

"Favourite restaurant! The food is sublime, as well as the service. My partner and I have recently moved away from the area, however we couldn’t..."

Hannah Mead

"Super friendly place to eat . Wonderful cuisine . Parking a nuisance though. We had grilled lamb and pork belly with catfish. As mains . Superb . I..."

Diane Dixon

"Such a beautiful place to eat - a real hidden gem. Can highly recommend the egg noodles and the lemongrass..."

Ashleigh Poole

"Delicious food, friendly and efficient staff. Lovely relaxed place. Highly..."

Helen McCabe

"Had a lovely lunch with friends. The food was lovely, prepared really quickly. The staff were helpful and polite. A hidden..."

Alice Harker

"Went for family meal tonight, the food is amazing couldn’t fault it at all. Lovely hidden paradise, cant wait to come..."

Amy Fletcher

"Went there tonight for the first time. Delicious authentic Vietnamese food. Friendly staff. Would highly..."

Little Yenny Foster

"Probably the best restaurant in Colchester, great service, great environment, tasty food and lovely customer service. I go there..."

Gergana Toteva

"Bambu is a fantastic place to dine, you get a great combination of terrific food along with friendly helpful and pleasent..."

Stephen Tyler

"Had another great meal last night, fantastic food and service again. Highly recommend a..."

Lorraine Woodworth

"Just had dinner here for my brothers birthday with the family. I honestly cannot find fault. The staff were friendly and attentive! The drinks were..."

Joseph Jefferys

"Had lunch here today for my husbands birthday. the food was really delicious, the waitress service was excellent. Very friendly people. The whole..."

Catherine Malmsjö

"Lovely fresh tasty food and really friendly helpful staff, loved every minute of it and will definitely be..."

Dan Metson

"We came to the Bambu on a school night with friend's (21 Dec), We found the staff very friendly and very attentive, the food was excellent, will be..."

Dave Johnson

"This is one of my favourite places to eat. Amazing customer service and staff who seem to genuinely care, unrivalled by anything in Colchester. Great..."

Robin Fussell

"Amazing food and excellent service! I definitely recommend..."

Marina Lučić

"We had an amazing meal at Bambu, the staff were great the atmosphere in the restaurant was buzzing. Overall an excellent night and we will definitely..."

Kelly Coxall Lawrence

"First of all, the staffs are very friendly and welcoming…The decoration is cozy and minimalistic from my point of view. Let’s talk about the..."

Khant Zay Thu

"The food is amazing! Lovely little place ,comfortable ,staff are brilliant 👏 excellent service ,a real little gem..."

Shiobhan Giles

"Great meal at bamboo once again , this visit was a friends birthday so I asked the restaurant staff for some favours , these were put into place..."

Alison Bradford

"Four of us came to Bambu, for a meal on Sunday night. Having been to Bambu before, the quality of the food was the same and didn’t disappoint. We..."

Richard Palmer

"Tissue and sticks! Add to delivery please. I have ordered delivery food. It was 7 items for £50 without drinks. Wanted to try all of that. I really..."

Annet Kachaenko

"First time at the Bambu .First impressions, I love the decor ,a little bit noisy at the start 19.15 Saturday night ,but once people started finishing..."

mick francis

"Excellent food and service, maybe a little bit pricy, but it's really worth spending that money. Portions are quite big, after starters I couldn't..."

Edyta Pytlakowska

"Service is excellent, food is good and nice..."

C Ip

"Had an amazing meal here before heading to the Mercury Theatre for a show. Everything was supremely flavoursome. It came out super fast and we were..."

Jess

"Great food, great taste, great service. Generous portions. Contemporary clean environment, outdoor and indoor seating. Good air con too. Cant fault..."

The Qentity

Jenkins Cafe

90/100 (4845 ratings)

Cheese Mushroom Omelette

Cappuccino

Burger

Full english breakfast

Wheelchair Accessible

"Great service and friendly staff. Full english breakfast was exceptional and had bubble & squeak. Almost too much to finish but i cleaned my plate!..."

Mark Prater

"Amazing food as always and such friendly staff xx would recommend..."

Sarah Probyn

"We use Jenkins almost every Saturday because the food and the Staff are both excellent...."

Chris Cracknell

"Had to make a brief pit stop in Colchester and Jenkins was the only open cafe I could find. The food was great and service was A1 Thank you Jenkins..."

Simon Cox

"Great Food, Friendly Staff, Efficient, Clean And Prices Are Very Reasonable. Definitely worth visiting. Afiyet olsun! !..."

Dee Hanbury

"Lovely roast yestaday thanks for finding me to give me my bag back cheers..."

Pete Tpot Taylor

"The staff r friendly & good food..."

Julie Gould

"Lovely people nice food and exellent company..."

Anna Spanner Gould

"Hot nice friendly..."

Blnt All Tradesman Dnmz

"Thanks so much for all your hard work today and we really all enjoy the hot meals you did today. Hope you enjoy the cake? Chrissy xxxxx THANKS..."

Chrissy Brundell

"Great food thanks for Heinz ketchup lads..."

Rob Williams

"Super food very clean great..."

David Wragg

"I do drinking a hot chocolate sometimes is..."

Ilyas Aslan

"Excellent food ,have missed..."

Mary Blackwell

"Great food great..."

Pamela Fleming

"Fast service. They have very generous portions in this..."

Diana Matthews

"Absolutely beautiful food , try the bubble and sqeek it's amazing. Very polite staff . Completely love ❤ there food 10/10..."

bye bye

"Went here with my partner and our son, lovely staff, clean cafe and great food! The service was quick, food came out hot and was very tasty! Pretty..."

James O'Shea

"Consistently good food,friendly service and at a good price. A great and safe place to..."

Martyn Tidy

"Big menu and value for money breakfasts very good a clean place and the food comes quick I especially like the..."

karl wager

"This is the best cafe in Colchester u get excellent service and great food and the staff always serve with a smile and the food is perfect every time..."

David Tudor

"Absolutely excellent service, excellent Food and excellent Staff. As usual I was very..."

Fred Morris

"Lovely little cafe, food freshly cooked to order, very friendly helpful staff, food very goid, highly..."

sharon kennard

Thai One

90/100 (4554 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Fantastic meal at my favourite restaurant. In my opinion this is the best Thai Restaurant in Colchester. I am gluten free which is never a problem..."

Suzanne Jayne Taylor

"Probably the best Thai food I have had to date. I have eaten at Na-ree-thai and Naka Thai the other go to restaurant for Thai food in Colchester and..."

Olufunmi Sobodu

"The best Thai we have ever had in the UK the surroundings and staff and oh my the food we could have been back in Thailand itself.Definatley be..."

Caroline Hill Shearer

"Warm lovely place enjoy every time we come here, food gorgeous we order set meals plenty of it. The red curry fantastic drink it like soup in the..."

Gary Langdon

"Our favourite, bit of a long trek for us but well worth..."

Keely Cooper

"Had a wonderful meal. Very attentive and helpful. Would happily recommend to anyone..."

John Langridge

"Really fast delivery and absolutely delicious � highly recommended �will definitely be ordering..."

Clemmie Renée

"Outstanding food been going Thai 1 for years food top standard..."

Michelle Allwright

"Fantastic meal & great entertainment. Staff were helpful and friendly. Look forward to visiting..."

Kate Gower

"Fantastic food. Even my kids love it and they're really fussy eaters! Staff are very lovely and..."

Jack Pennell

"Lovely food & lovely staff. Love coming here. One of our favourire restraunts..."

Charlotte Young

"Many leagues above any other thai restaurant, been here many times and it has been flawless in terms of food and atmosphere. The staff are incredibly..."

Henry Griggs

"Absolutely amazing food and service. Unexpectedly brilliant bar at the front of restaurant which was a great touch. I don't normally go THAI, but for..."

Braedon Frank

"The food is very yummy and i am not gonna lie, whenever I go and eat at this restaurant, the taste still remains the same….I felt like I was in..."

Khant Zay Thu

"Brilliant service. Brilliant food. Vegan menu is the best I've seen in the region bar going into Central or Greater London. Other Thai restaurants..."

Raj Nakum

"First time visiting this beautiful restaurant. We had a warm & friendly welcome. Not sure what to select we had a mixed selection of starters......"

Charly Roulston

"5 stars all round for everything the soups 🍲 delicious the mains super tasty..."

Gabby B

"Shame we can only give a five star rating! Attentive service, food was exceptional. We did not book, but would recommend. We were made so welcome and..."

Steven Gray

"Absolutely wonderful restaurant to dine in - would give them ten gold stars ! Food is delicious - staff very polite and friendly - what more can you..."

Judy Patrick

"We were warmly welcomed and the service was excellent. The food was equally excellent and generous servings. I would definitely come here..."

Alexander Ryan

"Having lived in Thailand for a short period this restaurant was a pleasant reminder of good Thai food very well presented with an authentic taste..."

Tony Crawford

"Great food, had a Thai Green curry, the flavours were amazing. My dining guests all enjoyed their meals. The service was very good and attentive...."

Shaun Kirk

"Had a brilliant dinner out over the weekend at Thai One. The food was grand, the staff were all lovely and (who I assume is the owner) was genuine..."

Alex Thomas

"Great food, great service. Had the duck red curry, sticky rice and banana fritters for dessert. All..."

Jack Lambert

"Our old time favourite! We have been coming to this place for 17 years! We love the food and service from the owner and..."

E C

"We had a mixed starter for 2 followed by beef massaman curry with chips to share between 2 of us and a bottle of chardonnay £45. The chicken wings..."

Lee Amos

"My sister and I took mum today for Mother's Day. Service was impeccable and the food was delicious! Our waitress was absolutely lovely. Great family..."

Handbag Hahah

"Took my kids out to eat here on a Monday evening. One of the best Thai meals I have had in a long time. The staff were polite and really friendly and..."

Mark Curtis

Doga Restaurant

90/100 (1073 ratings)

Jumbo Prawns Basil and Garlic Sauce

"First visit to restaurant after a number of takeaways, and we were generally very impressed. The restaurant was busy on a Friday evening, which..."

Lee Williams

"Enjoyed a lovely family lunch yesterday, it is one of the most comfortable dining experiences I've had in Colchester. The lunch set menu is very good..."

B

"Fantastic food. Thoroughly enjoyed that. However, service wasn't brilliant! It felt like we were inconveniencing one of the servers. Saving grace is..."

Natasha “Tashii Oto” Robinson

"Lovely family restaurant. Busy, so best book in advance especially on the weekend. We had a lovely meal, there is something for everyone, even my..."

Marian De Jesus

"Amazing food and great value for money. This is THE best Turkish in Colchester without a doubt. Loved the music in here too. All meat is halal. Must..."

Taz Khan

"Quite simply the best restaurant in Colchester by far. The food is excellent, service is great. The prices are very reasonable and it was great to..."

Steve Kiernan

"This is one of my favourite places to eat in Colchester at any time of day! The restaurant itself is decorated beautifully, the staff are really..."

Beccy Lawrance

"Fresh, hot and super tasty. Lovely cosy environment and the waitress and owner were very accommodating and chatty. The food was delicious and came..."

Wiebo Grobler

"Absolutely delicious ❤️. Fresh, quality ingredients, good atmosphere, nothing to fault about this place. Give this place a try if you want some..."

Oana Bogdan

"Wow. Randomly found on a holiday. Ate the hot starter sharer mix which was yummy. Then had butter chicken, wow what a dish! Packed full of flavour..."

Bonny Cannon

"The food was really fantastic, I had the Iskender and my partner had the Kleftiko (Lamb shank). Really delicious and beautifully presented. The home..."

Philip Clevberger

"Another lovely meal at this amazing restaurant. Could not fault the food or the service. He Kleftico is to die for. Only down side were the noisy..."

Susan Tunstall

"Very happy with the quality of produce and skill of the cuisine here: highly..."

emma hayes

"Excellent service, excellent food also halal food. Would recommend and will visit..."

Salman Patel

"Great food and great service. Great mixed grill and chicken..."

Tim Ngwena

"Great food in a comfortable setting. Not sure about the 80s music at high volume from tinny speakers though. An enjoyable dinner..."

Nadine Griffin

"Just ordered a yoghurt lamb shish takeaway. Meat and sauce were superb. Smokey and tender. The chips and Sigara Boregi also tasted great (although a..."

Tom Cox

Riverside Spice

90/100 (2190 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"The food here is excellent and the staff are polite and friendly!! Would recommend this place too..."

Shaun Peters

"What a time, would always go back, the guys make you laugh and are extremely professional as well as giving you top rate..."

Adam G (adam1023)

"I held an event in Earls Cone for 10 professionals. I pre ordered food the day before and collected it at 6pm on the day of the event. The food was..."

Gemma Frost

"An impromptu visit but quickly accommodated. Very courteous service, with all courses served in a timely manner. Fresh flavoured. Excellent garlic..."

John Floren

"Excellent food. Always eat here when I am local for business. Never had a bad..."

Cobie VH

"Staff were very friendly and kind. Enjoyed chatting with them throughput the evening and they smiled the whole time! I often find Indian restaurant..."

Green Air

"Came here with the wife as we fancied travelling somewhere different and it didn't disappoint. Great food great service from Imran. Food was..."

Mahbub Ali

"Good food, reasonably priced. Great service. All you need for a nice dining..."

daniel weston

"3rd time we have been and will definitely be 4th , 5th..."

Jupiter SEO

"Best in town, professional and friendly staff, delicious food, plenty of options. Halal meat options are..."

ghias raj

The Hare And Hounds

Beer Battered Fish & Chips

Chicken & Chorizo Linguine

Ribeye steak

Gourmet Burger with Bacon

Free off-street parking

Wheelchair Accessible

"We came here for a late lunch and it was absolutely AMAZING!!! the food was SO good and really good size portions! The staff were brilliant!! It's a..."

Megs Merrifield

"Good place glad it's re opened and new managers are great and food is good..."

Barry Hoare

"Visited here for the first time for boxing day lunch and wow wow wow we was impressed. The food was lovely, the interior is cosy but classy and the..."

ashleigh Peperell

"We were a party of 11 with allergies & 3 people arriving 20 minutes late on a busy Sunday lunchtime. I can honestly say the staff were amazing & the..."

Danielle McIntyre

"My second consecutive week eating here and I can confidently say that the roast dinner is not to be missed! Everything was cooked to perfection,..."

Lisa Collins

"Lovely surroundings, food was cooked beautifully, staff and locals were all very friendly. Good selection of drinks (especially gin). The mushroom..."

The Review Guy

"Walked in the morning and came back here for a light lunch. Used the bar which was quite quiet with a few regulars. Nice wood burner stove. There..."

AndyC59

"I ordered fish and chips. Where we were seated, the table for 4 near the fish tank, I noticed that there were flies on the window. What intrigued me..."

CostTheBro 12

"Really nice little pub in a quiet setting, the bar is small and cosy while the restaurant is vast and spacious. The furniture is fantastic, the..."

Daniel Dillon

"Had a wonderful meal - lamb and pea pie. Highly recommended food and..."

Nicki Openshaw

"Lovely country pub with evening sun, home made pies and friendly..."

Clare Vander Meersch

"Friendly cosy country pub. Great staff, awesome food and fantastic..."

sharon lynch

"Just been for a Monday night bite - fantastic food and wonderful service. Such attentive staff . Very professional but yet friendly. Could recite all..."

sarah Hoddell

"Cosy little country pub with excellent service. The steak and kidney pie was incredible. In fact, everything that we had there was faultless. Highly..."

Melissa Pereira

"Great service and food. Well stocked bar good to see open again, tasteful..."

Anne Brown

"Me and a couple of friends went to this lovely pub for an evening meal tonight. All 3 of us were extremely impressed with both the food and..."

James Gurney

"Serving staff a little inexperienced, but service was fairly quick k. Food was good, although starters seemed expensive for their size. Lovely..."

Sarah Robinson

"Had a lovely evening! Beer prices were great and Emma was amazing! Love Boss the Rottweiler. Will definitely visit again!..."

Kevin Bauld

"Delightful village pub with a lovely ambience. I had my birthday meal for 6 in the gorgeous garden room last night, the waitresses could not have..."

Gail Walsh

North Hill Noodle Bar

89/100 (4850 ratings)

Bulgogi Beef Rice Bowl

Roast Duck Red Thai Curry

Black Pepper Udon

Udon & Soba (Wheat & Buckwheat Noodle)

Noodle

Special Squash Curry

Udon & Soba (Wheat & Buckwheat Noodle)

Beef

Vegetable Rendang

Toasts

sweet and sour chicken hong kong style

Accepts American Express

"We fancied a bite with flavour: Noodle Bar it is! The BBQ ribs were sticky and meaty, perfect. The squid had a nice light batter and the sauce the..."

Remy O.

"Loved this place back in the day and good to see its still great. The food is delish and really good portions 😊 highly recommend the Beef Bulgogi..."

M B

"We visited North Hill Noodle Bar recently for a weekday lunch and sat in the new extended area which was very nice. The service was excellent and the..."

Aaron C

"Definitely took me by surprise. Looked like a pub from outside, loud and busy inside, however clean, good customer service and delicious food...."

Airė Vizbaraitė

"Visited on a Sunday at lunchtime. Love the renovations which give the restaurant a more modern feel. Food, as always, is great value and the..."

Mechelle

"I have been to the Noodle Bar countless times now, and every single time the meals are a 10/10. The staff is always super polite and attentive. I..."

Perla B.

"First Visit, but will not be our last, outstanding food with professional service, make sure you obtain a booking for popular times, the Chicken..."

Lee Williams

"Very tasty food, quick service! Very quiet and chilled..."

Micky Dumoulin

"Amazing. I don’t really like spicy food, but I wanted the spicy chicken clear noodle soup, as I like clear noodle soups. We asked if we could have..."

Dog Pawz (MaxTheDog)

"Had a lovely father's day meal here with my daughter and her son's, great food, great service, can't wait to go again..."

Paul Meadows

Ashiana Tandoori

89/100 (2752 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"The food here is always excellent with very friendly service. Really lovely atmosphere with tables being a good distance apart so you don't feel..."

Robyne Wilde

"The whole experince was very good. Ordered Chicken Pakora for starters, the chicken was very succulent. For mains ordered Chicken Jalfrezi, Garlic..."

Ruhul Amin

"Ordered the chicken tikka boneless, lamb tikka masala, and peshwari naan with pilau rice and it was SO FREAKIN GOOD!! This is my partners favourite..."

TheGamingLegend

"Best curry in Colchester! We wouldn't go anywhere else, the sauce is delicious and the naans are cooked to perfection...."

Jack Avis

"Ordered takeaway came bang on time, piping hot! Beautiful flavours and chicken was melt in the mouth and such big servings made 2 plentiful meals..."

Annie Newton

"Ordered food tonight. Big shout out awesome in every way, delivery spot on, temperature of food, quality/quantities of meat,..."

David Johns

"The choice was extensive.very classy place and service.very popular breads.starters and six main meals outstanding.veg a d meat dishes..."

virginia harvey

"Best Indian meal we've had in ages. The restaurant is a little walk out of the town centre but well worth finding as it is very clean, modern and..."

Stuart Reid

"Quite simply the best in the area. Great quality food at a fair price with excellent service and varied menu choices. We have been quite a few times..."

Nick Guy

"Amazing service, and brilliant food. You get enough food for the prices... I think the decor is very calming and in general the restaurant is a great..."

Georgina Welton

"Had a nice family meal there Food was so nice and tasty. Loved the service, chef came out asking if Food was ok. Definitely will be back. Keep up the..."

Adel Badi

"Always go here for takeaway and to dine in. Ordered the take away meal for 2 people. When we got home we had two wrong currys and a wrong naan...."

Jenny Baumback

The Layer Fox

Mushroom & Haloumi Burger

Pulled Pork

Risotto

Deep Fried Ice Cream in a Brandy Snap Basket

Whiskey in the Guinness Is Heaven

Wheelchair Accessible

Accepts American Express

Serves Alcohol

Wine and Beer

Parking Available

Free off-street parking

"Book Sunday lunch on the spur of the moment, what a great choice. The staff are welcoming, friendly and very helpful. We decided on roast beef which..."

Mark Bown

"Was just passing and decided to try it. It was surprisingly good. Staff were very nice and welcoming. Very very good experiences Food was amazing,..."

Ilze Gutmane

"Fabulous cosy pub, lovely decor and absolutely delicious food and amazing service, we thoroughly enjoyed our meal, I had the Mediterranean tart,..."

Anne Ronsky

"Lovely lunch - family with 2 kids. Food was great (with an extensive kids menu) and service was great - attentive and fast. Would thoroughly..."

Edward Hodder Smith

"Really lovely old pub in a small idyllic village. Very well kept, with friendly staff. Interesting and varied food choices that were bought out fast..."

Laura Watkins

"A pleasant pub. The service was good with friendly efficient staff. The pub has clearly been refurbished, but it's kept a traditional feel. The food..."

Nigel Brown

"Lovely dinner here, garlic prawns gorgeous, as was the Scampi - the crème brûlée was not good, hopefully the recipe can be changed, the flavour..."

AOM Project

"dropped in for a pint last Saturday, pleasant service, well kept beer, nice to sit outside and watch the world go by, overall a very good..."

mjschoolar

"We had a delicious meal at the Fox, which my wife said was the best she has had. The service was excellent, food brought out promptly and well..."

Jason Hall

"Good pub with good beer, visited on a relatively quiet weekday evening, last orders called about 10 so felt obliged to supp up and leave. Would visit..."

Lee Payne

"A lovely Sunday lunch with the family. 6 of us and the pub was quite busy. Great Sunday Beef roast and friendly, good service. Worth a..."

Andrew Bedford

"A lovely local pub. That is very welcoming. We visited for dinner Saturday night. The food was lovely. Service was..."

Tim Eve

"We received a lovely welcome at lunchtime from the lady behind the bar, our servers were very attentive and friendly but not annoyingly so. Food was..."

Pauline Knowles

"We had a lovely meal here Saturday night. The bread and butter pudding was absolutely delicious. Will be back again..."

Charlotte

"Lovely lunch with my elderly Dad today. The battered cod was perfect as were the chips plus a delicious home made tartare sauce. Dad enjoyed his..."

kelly vargas

"Our visit to the layer fox was nice. The menu was a bit limited, and to be honest a little more expensive than we was perhaps expecting (there was no..."

Andrew Cartwright

"The food, service and facilities was excellent. Lovely place. Staff extremely friendly. Highly recommended..."

Laura Esther Perez Paz

Carluccio's

Veganesca Spaghetti VG

Pasta

Cappuccino

Cortado and Lemon Poppy Cake

Salad

Gnocchi

N'Duja and Ricotta Focaccia Bread

Wheelchair Accessible

"I loved the food, the service was great, the dishes were just delicious, I'll recommend it. Thanks to Natalia for a great service. I’ve been here..."

Elena

"A wonderful little restaurant that I would recommend to anyone, the piccante I ordered was simply delicious and took no time at all! The brownie with..."

Daniel C

"Lovely staff and wonderful food. We were a party of 9 (5 adults and 4 children) without a booking and staff were accommodative. Also staff were very..."

Mandy P

"As a former supervisor at this fantastic restaurant, I couldn't be prouder to write a glowing review about the delightful experience I had working..."

K Mal

"Lovely place to spend a while, be it breakfast, morning coffee, brunch, lunch, afternoon tea! It's a great place to go ! Comfortable seating,..."

darron welch

"I've never just popped in for a coffee...but definitely will again. Lovely friendly staff, excellent service, beautiful presentation and yummy..."

Brenda Coyle

"Superb breakfast! I never normally have scrambled eggs out as they’re never normally as good at home, these were silky and gorgeous. Top quality..."

Richard Willcocks

"Totally a remarkable place, five stars from me! The staff were very friendly and knowledgeable, the restaurant was very clean and very well laid out,..."

Steve Wood

"A lovely relaxed lunch in very pleasant surroundings. Food was excellent freshly prepared good sized portions. Choice of 2 or 3 course set menu or a..."

Linda Hawcroft

"Amazing food. Had the lunch set menu which has some lovely options for an indulgent 3 course meal out. Affordable at under £20 a head (3 courses and..."

Priyanka Warren

"Great place to get a coffee or tea. The service was very fast and friendly also. I now have a voucher for money off my next visit, which is even..."

John Bradshaw

"Our waiter was super friendly! I think his name is Dan. He was very smiley and attentative. I hope his good work is..."

Sarah Moss

"Usually I wouldn't review a place on a first visit, however Carluccio's was absolutely brilliant! A fantastic cosy atmosphere high quality food with..."

Chan Walrus

"Great service, attentive staff and wonderful food at reasonable prices. What more could you..."

R Islam

"Can't wait to go back, friendly staff fantastic food. Ten out of ten.😄 The latte was amazing..."

Elaina Marsh

"We love coming here for breakfast. Great staff, always friendly and the food is always..."

Andrew Turner

"Pleasantly surprised! There are a number of places to eat in Colchester so making a choice of where to go for lunch isn't easy. We decided to try..."

Oli Wells

Chatto's Tearoom

89/100 (3415 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"It is a lovely garden with lots of interesting and different plants. It's got a very relaxing and quiet feel here. The maintenance was lacking in..."

Hannah Wild

"We both loved it very popular. I have wanted to go for year's didn't disappoint. She was a GREAT..."

Philip Newbert

"Beautiful gardens, even on a cold spring day. Lots of benches to admire the views, which I much appreciated. The plant nursery is laid out so..."

Myra Smith

"Always love coming here. It's one of our favourite places. The spring flowers were stunning. Children were enjoying themselves looking for wooden..."

Pepi Beckett

"Beautiful gardens with connecting ponds. Staff were very helpful and knowledgeable well stocked nursery and lovely cafe with an outside area..."

Kirstin Gibson

"Always a lovely place to visit, beautiful. Followed by a nice coffee and huge slice of..."

Dave James

"Stunning, beautiful day wandering amidst these beautiful gardens, truly inspiring! Lots of lovely shaded spaces to sit & enjoy the spaces. There was..."

Claire Beeson

"Great place to visit on a sunny day. Beautiful gardens that are paid entry, but the on site café and plants nursery is free to enter and shop from...."

Jessica Brown

"Late August quiet and still plenty to see. Interesting to view beds without the mass of green foliage and flowers. Evergreens, grasses and daisy..."

Mand B

"This a wonderful place to visit. Fantastic surroundings, beautiful plants, shrubs and trees. The lovely tearooms serve fantastic cakes as well as..."

Liz Pepperrell

"Beautiful gardens and we'll worth a visit. Lots of wonderful plants for all gardens at very reasonable prices. Certainly gives you inspiration. Nice..."

Glenys Barker

"It's OK a little bit more of a garden plants, gift shop, & café center than a picturesque garden to visit, although don't let me put you off..."

P&C UK-Adventures

"I have been here for a visit in November 2021. Stunning gardens, lovely walk and lots to explore and look around. They also have a nursery if you..."

G T

"Since featured on BBC1 Gardener's World few years back I wanted to see this garden. As it is over 2h drive away I needed a special occasion and..."

Ags

"Lovely gardens. Probably better when more plants bloom in May. Plenty of seats around the garden to rest up. Lovely tea room & reasonable price for..."

Merry Unwin

"Lovely gardens, clean toilets (which smell divine), and a café on site. Plenty of parking. Highly recommend for a leisurely afternoon..."

Sophie Claire

"Visited the gardens on a warm and sunny day which made it idyllic . The gardens are well tended but not too formal with different terrains that are..."

David Sargood

"Not my first visit but a beautiful place to visit. Good value and delicious cream tea with generous helpings. Extremely clean restaurant with..."

Pat Caplin

Banquet Chinese

89/100 (1978 ratings)

Steamed Dim Sum Platter

Fried rice

Duck

Mixed Roast Duck Pork Belly

vegetable spring rolls

Wheelchair Accessible

"Excellent food and service. There is a great selection on the menu and the staff are happy to give their recommendations. Best Chinese restaurant in..."

Katie Rawlinson

"Excellent food, service and atmosphere. The recommendations from the menu were delicious. Would definitely recommend to family and friends for a..."

Jane Prigg

"Great food �, first time at a dim sum restaurant , but won’t be my last ask waiter to chose a menu for us what a great selection of Fiods with a..."

Pip Tett

"The best Chinese restaurant in the area by far - fantastic dim sum. When you go to a place and halve the patrons are Chinese you know you’re in the..."

Tim Fayers

"By far the best Chinese restaurant in and around Colchester. Fantastic service great food atmosphere is great we had a fantastic evening and will..."

Darren Tuck

"Tuesday was the fourth time recently that with friends & family I have eaten at the Banquet Chinese & thoroughly enjoyed each occasion. The food..."

Diane Esther Fisher

"Went to Banquet last week, had an excellent meal, get there for the best Chinese in..."

Simon Bacon

"A perfect meal with amazing food and service! The new owners have got it sorted!! Honestly food was..."

Emily Voyce

"So good, every dish was superb and the team were friendly and attentive . The best Chinese restaurant in the area..."

Jane Donaghy

"Had a lovely evening at the banquet the service and food was fab. Definitely would..."

Lucy Gwilliams

"Fantastic food, highly recommend this Chinese restaurant to everyone..."

Gary Layer

"I have been a few times over the years and it has never failed me. Friendly and helpful staff, great food, clean and well decorated. I highly..."

Katie Barnes

"Excellent food and great service from the friendly staff. A bit more expensive than some but good..."

Gabrielle Spray

"My husband and I love this place, great food , great setting and the staff are..."

Annette Parisot

"Had a lovely meal. Food served very quickly friendly staff will be visiting again thank..."

Lorraine Angellorr

"Great place to eat and enjoy great staff 5 stars from me thank..."

Barry Stant

"I’ve always wanted to come here, because I’ve heard such fabulous things. And I wasn’t disappointed. Absolutely loved it. Food, staff, service,..."

Angela Barker

"Great food, service and atmosphere! New owners really friendly and..."

Katie King

"Superb food!!!!!!!!! By far the best chinese I have ever..."

Jason Woodrow

"Great Chinese restaurant hidden away in Colchester, the food quality was great and table service by team very fast and friendly. Would highly..."

Hickman Design

"Another delicious meal No din sum as chef is on Holibobs but still beautiful cooked and all staff so friendly and helpful Would..."

Gordon Brimage

"Great dining chinese experience. Went here for coz I was craving for dim-sum . environment was lovely with a garden setting that is perfect in..."

Vivien Mae Viloria

"Food was excellent and staff were very efficient and helpful with knowing how much food to order. It was very busy and as a result it was quite loud..."

Jordan Brice

"Beautiful ambience Tasty meals. Quick service. Food portions could be..."

Mukosolu Nebedum

"This restaurant 😍 it's the best one that I found in 🇬🇧 Because for few years I was live in the house of a lovely Chinese lady. She used to..."

Doina Cosma

"Me and a friend with our partners had a nice meal but chilli beef was so crunchy we left most of it. And was asked to leave our table after paying..."

Katrina Pogson

"I just love this place. Its like slipping to Asia for a couple of hours. The food is outstanding and consistently so. Never been disappointed and the..."

John Lucas

"Always a winner coming to the Banquet. Excellent service ,great cocktails & food. Worth booking in advance if you want a sit down meal as it gets..."

Andrew Donnelly

"If you are looking for a Chinese restaurant that does Cantonese Dim Sum outside of London in Essex, this is it! Decent sized, quality dishes at a..."

Kar Man

"Excellent food in a lovely environment served by excellent staff. A really pleasant afternoon. I would thoroughly recommend this..."

Tony De Fer

"Never knew this place was here it's hidden. But nice restaurant food lovely pleasant atmosphere. Reasonably priced..."

cj mt

"Tastefully decorated with very good service from the waiters. Had Tim Sum with some family members and most of the dishes are tasty and served hot...."

Benny T W Wong

"We went for an Anniversary meal. It was super! Clean spacious restaurant. Attentive yet unobtrusive staff - all with smiles, and delicious food..."

Sharon Crisp

"Fabulous evening here for my daughters special birthday. Delicious food very attentive staff but not intrusive. We were quite a large party and the..."

Elaine Bridge

"After my previous entry of a disappointing dim sum place; my family found ourselves in Colchester with a recommendation to Banquet Chinese as a..."

Elaine Pang

"Wonderful authentic Chinese restaurant with fast friendly staff! Highly..."

Tony Smith

"The Banquet is a delicious dim sum parlor with everything you'd want to satiate those Chinese food cravings. Inside, the interiors is made to look..."

Kritt Normsaskul

Way To The Raj

89/100 (1895 ratings)

Lemon Rice Includes Big Pieces of Lemon Peel

Chana Panir Chickpeas and Paneer

Accepts American Express

Table Service

Wheelchair Accessible

"Visiting was an absolute delight! From the moment I walked in, I was enveloped in the intoxicating aroma of spices that promised a memorable culinary..."

WY

"We love this Indian. Looks unsuspecting sat back off the road, but it's cosy and the quietest of them all, the food is very tasty and well made. The..."

Adrian Woodmore

"Came a couple weeks ago 4th visit lovely guys who run it the food again the best I have had the poppadoms and dips are the best I’ve had and the..."

kelly philpot

"Food was good very friendly and attentive staff & a nice cosy environment. We'll definitely be..."

Mathew Pickles

"Went here on the off chance as I always drive past and have been to so many Indians around the area!! All I can say is I wish I would have come here..."

Nick Sullivan

"Called in, on an off chance as we were passing. Clean & Tidy, good service and great food. We'll worth a visit if your in the..."

Roger Rolph

"One of my favourite restaurants. Have been visiting for 20 years and i always receive great food and..."

Allan Clow

"Love this place. The food is amazing and service is brilliant. Best Indian ..."

Karen Catton

"Always been my favourite Indian Restaurant, food is consistent, full of flavour and affordable, although it may feel small the atmosphere is lovely..."

Dale Bowman

"Very nice place to have a curry, good value. And very good food, the lamb Dansak is excellent, service friendly and fast. All in all a very ..."

Andy

"Great food just felt that the waiter was on his own and service could have been better. He did extremely well but needed another staff member to..."

Jim Crowley

"Very tasty meal. Bit of a wait for it but attentive staff and lovely..."

Penny Griffiths

"Went on a quite night. Food was amazing and the service second to none. Definitely going back again and..."

Chris Hone

"Great food. Great service, excellent..."

Chris F

"Really lovely little place, food was fantastic and great value for money. Definitely will..."

mem mehmet

"Amazing food. Lovely staff and value for money I love it..."

Zoe Marie

"Absolutely the best lamb vindaloo I've ever had and it was a delivery to Coggeshall. I definitely won't go anywhere else now..."

Alan Wilson

"Superb cuisine. Lovely welcome, peaceful seating and gentle background music. Great selection of wines and bubbly. Incredible menu. Really enjoyed..."

Irene Collins

"Absolutely beautiful meal, everything was fresh, the restaurant was spotliy clean. It was our first time there and we will go..."

Tina Booth

Level Best Art Cafe

Wheelchair Accessible

Pauline Peters

Sip & Tuck

89/100 (3318 ratings)

Continental Breakfast Platter

Paninis

Avocado Toast with Smoked Salmon

Sandwiches

Espresso

Belgian Waffles with Smoked Streaky Bacon and Maple Syrup Very Very Sweet

Wheelchair Accessible

"The yummiest French toast I have eaten and the team were really lovely about me adding on extra bits and bobs. It was so great to be able to get..."

Rebecca Delve

"Our first visit will be one of many to come. We popped in for breakfast which was superb - made with the best quality products and cooked to..."

Donna Hudson

"I had lunch there yesterday and what a lovely place...welcoming staff... great food and great service. One other important thing I would like to add..."

Beverley DeBoo

"We visited for the first time today and we loved it. Our food was scrummy and despite there being no specific children’s menu we were able to order..."

Becky Judd

"The best place to sit and watch the world go by made even better by the fab coffee and cake selection can’t wait to try the lunch menu soon..."

Hanna Buck

"Amazing food, staff are very accommodating to requests for extras and changes to meal items and overall we had a lovely experience. I'll definitely..."

Bobbi Burkey

"Best coffee shop and Brunch destination in Colchester by a country mile. A friendly atmosphere. Staffed by a bunch of great people that are..."

Toby Bisco

"Great place! Friendly staff, lots of vegan and environmentally friendly products! So impressed and so pleased to finally have somewhere like this in..."

Veronica Mia

"Really impressed by this fun, quirky and stylish new cafe. Such friendly and welcoming staff help to make a relaxing yet fun atmosphere. The Oreo..."

Ellen Judd

"Great service, great vibe, amazing chocolate milkshake and a good selection of gluten free options! Would definitely come again..."

Tamsin 'B' Vella

"Lovely place, clean, nice staff & reasonable prices. Well worth a..."

Sarah Goddard

"What a great find! Lovely little bistro style restaurant serving breakfast, brunch and lunch 7 days a week. My friend and I had a bacon cheese and..."

christina cotter

"What a little jewel of a cafe we have found!! Food sourced locally, cooked fresh. Lovely specials board.A relaxing atmosphere,great interior and..."

Belinda Rose Bond

"Wow! What an amazing breakfast. 1st class service, food and coffee. Easily the best I have had in and around Colchester. Will definitely be coming..."

Lee Mitchell

"Delightful little place. Great food and a good choice for our vegan friends too. High quality coffee and a cozy atmosphere. They were very kind and..."

Alex Partridge

"The place is not very spacious but has a cosy environment. Always satisfied with the food and coffee at every visit. Service is welcoming and..."

Z K

"Tasty food, great coffee. Good service. Just a bit short of personal space. Tables are so close next to each other. Also great desert.. extra items..."

Vilma Nice

"Came here today with my woman. Beautiful gaffetary, lovely munch and sips. Missus had the chicken waffle and the meat was succulent and the waffles..."

mdawg stanton

"Good Service and lovely atmosphere. Visited Thursday and had Coffees and Snacks . The food was very good. I had a very nice Falafel and Houmous dish..."

darron welch

"Lovely cafe on the corner opposite the city castle, park and the first sight centre. Very good decaff coffee and tea plus scones very fresh and..."

Richard Twydell

"Fantastic experience, first time went on Sunday for a breakfast, I was so impressed, food was delicious, all homemade, reasonably priced and the..."

Ross Willcocks

"My first visit to this lovely cafe which has a surprisingly large number of tables. Friendly, helpful service and despite it being a busy Saturday..."

Wendy Greenfield

"Fantastic breakfast, vegan vegetarian regular. The staff is incredibly friendly and helpful. The Bewertungsboyz like this a..."

Mark Schmidts

"First time I have ever come in and came in for coffee. Was shown to a seat and were given menus. Thought service was a little on the slow side but..."

David Carley

"Relaxing Sunday afternoon visit to Sip and Tuck, food was delicious (as always). Atmosphere was calm, such a nice place to sit and chill. Service..."

Sharon Thornton

"All of my favorite dishes are uploaded. Speciality coffee and suitable for breakfast and brunch! Just across castle park and the place is so lovely....."

Shamma Y

"Great brunch/breakfast menu and staff were amazing. Really delicious and great portions. Cool decor and friendly vibe. Very popular on a..."

Claire

"A friend recommended this cafe on the edge of the center of town. I have to say it is a hidden gem within the town. It's hard to find somewhere that..."

Jack Lambourne

"Visited here for the first time around a week ago. I had the French toast for breakfast and it was amazing! I quite often have french toast for..."

Jessica Wallis

"Had French toast for breakfast and found it very delicious! A good choice of pastries and vegan alternatives. Soya and other plant free milk without..."

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