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Mediterranean cuisine: the best places to taste it in Colchester

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Cafe Med
96/100 (1678 ratings)
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British
Cafe
Mediterranean
Turkish
Vegetarian Friendly
Cafe
Healthy
Gluten Free Options
Mediterranean
Turkish
Healthy
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Toasts
Mezze Platter for Two
Salad
Falafel
Avocado on Toast with Bacon and Poached Eggs
Cakes
Crushed Avacado
Tea
Salad
Goats Cheese and Fig Salad and a Full English Breakfast
baklava
Latte
Prawns
Hummus
Sit down
Healthy
Mediterranean
Turkish
CafƩ
Highchairs Available
Takeout
Seating
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Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
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"Such a friendly little cafe. Made to feel very welcome by all the staff. Prices were very resonable for the amount of food you recieved. Service was..."
Ali Leeson
"Just found this little gem, excellent food and friendly service will definitely be back..."
Lesleyandsteve Wanderers
"Lovely atmosphere great service and a wicked cup of..."
Stephen Oliver
"Excellent food, freshly cooked, by an enthusiastic team....will be going back :) Meatballs..."
De Sinsky
"Great quality, fresh ingredients, superb lunch, tea, baklava and Turkish coffee. Staff friendly and welcoming. Thank you and be back..."
Edward Hyde
"As a nice warm day, sat outside in their front courtyard. Very nice little area that you can also watch the street go by. Had a lovely platter, good..."
Richard Twydell
"Cannot fault this restaurant. Every single dish I've had has been excellent. Friendly staff, lovely atmosphere, great food. A..."
carole GUNFIELD
"I went on the strength of the reviews. Sat outside quick service, a bit dissappointed they didn't have tanzikie. Very nice dressing on the side..."
Tim Marshall
"Charming little spot with great food and plenty of vegetarian options. I love that the owner and the staff are always willing to have a chat and..."
Steph Monk
"Tried this since new ownership. We had a full breakfast (loved the bubble & squeak) and avocado on toast with crispy bacon and poached egg. It was..."
Linda Lo Castro
"After waanting to eat here for ages I finally went today and i have to say its amazing! Really extensive menu with hot or cold dishes, sandwiches and..."
Molly D
"Great food and service. Much better than Cafe 21! Would highly recommend the Fig and goats cheese..."
versionfilm
"Very good and plentiful home cooked food. Good chef who cooks properly from scratch and is knowledge about the cuisine. Good prices too. The..."
Arlene Adkins
"Had a fantastic Mediterranean evening on Sat. Lovely food. Catered well for both meat eaters and vegetarian. Lovely summer evening so we were lucky..."
Sarah Hill
Almadina
95/100 (143 ratings)
Restaurants
Moroccan
Egyptian
Tunisian
Mediterranean
Turkish
Moroccan
Tunisian
Egyptian
Mediterranean
Turkish
Sit down
Mediterranean
Turkish
Moroccan
Tunisian
Egyptian
"Stumbled across this place whilst taking a walk. Grabbed a falafel wrap, portion of meat kubba. After a short wait, the food came. This was really..."
Silent Haych
"My Wife is British and we just recently moved to the UK in April as a retired Nashville Police Detective i have eaten all over the world! No where..."
james carouth
"I have been to a lot of countries in the Middle East but this place serves some of the best Middle Eastern..."
Sahida Ahmed
"Delicious, authentic Syrian food. Great for vegetarians and vegans, but also offers meat options. The food was fresh, really tasty, affordable and..."
Amy Elizabeth Worsfold
"Finally went here for lunch a couple of days ago and I canā€™t wait to go back! Iā€™m not from the Middle East but lived in the region for a while,..."
Rabia Malik
"Oh I wish I could give 100 stars! The food here is amazing . The most delicious food Iā€™ve ever had. I asked for them to make us more so that we..."
Lucy Thomlinson
"Delicious and filling with friendly staff. Portions are big so if sharing don't need 1 dish per person. You can always order more later. Extremely..."
Neera Shah
"I rarely get excited about food but this place has the most authentic traditional food ( Iā€™m not Syrian but I can taste the spirit of an old..."
Dan Liang
"Great flavours of authentic Syrian and Mediterranean cuisine. Owner very friendly and quick service. Will certainly be..."
rbb
"One of the best Middle eastern restaurant of all time, as a middle eastern I struggle to find good restaurant, but this restaurant has the best food...."
Hani Awwad
Beraā€™s Restaurant
94/100 (70 ratings)
Restaurants
European
Mediterranean
Italian
Vegetarian Friendly
Pizza
Italian
Vegan Options
Mediterranean
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Pizza
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
After-hours
Pasta
Pesto
Pizza
European
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Reservations
Seating
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After-hours
Mid-range
"Good decorations and music. Generous menu and portion sizes. Good wine. Staff were helpful and friendly although one seemed possibly new or timid...."
Riordan
"Amazing place! Excelent food and great..."
Daniel M
"We had a great mid-week dinner at La Dolce Vita. Even though the restaurant was almost empty, we did enjoy our experience, and the food was..."
Szymon Walkowiak
"Great service, delicious food, I really..."
Karolina Kobeluszczyk
"Excellent food. We had the lobster linguine and Beef Filet and would highly recommend both. Service was good and restaurant spotless and attractive...."
matthew hynes
"Food was great and atmosphere was nice but the Italian style music wasn't really my choice but what else can you expect from an Italian themed..."
Antonio Poplauschi
"You make really lovely pizza... however, we keep trying to order food from you and you keep closing your kitchen early. We will stop trying soon and..."
Thomas Kugler
"Could only fault one thing which was rectifyed in a timely manner. Food spotty dog and very reasonable. Would I go back..."
Robin Ogilvie
"Everything has been 5 stars. We will definitely go there again and recommend to our..."
Andreea Camelya
"Fabulous food. Fastly becoming our favourite restaurant in Colchester. Lovely friendly..."
Christine Evans
"Great food, fantastic atmosphere, I can gladly recommend!..."
Kacper Jelonek
"Authentic Italian food , a must visit if you are in the colchester area, soooo yummy n..."
Selasi H
"Fantastic place to eat service is also..."
Terry Thompson
"High..."
Alina lica
"Miło smaczne i szybko. Tak było w tym czasie kiedy tam..."
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Tim Macleod
Med Cafe
94/100 (103 ratings)
Restaurants
British
Mediterranean
Mediterranean
British
Crushed Avacado
Goats Cheese and Fig Salad and a Full English Breakfast
Tea
baklava
Latte
Mezze Platter for Two
Salad
Falafel
Avocado on Toast with Bacon and Poached Eggs
British
Mediterranean
"Great quality, fresh ingredients, superb lunch, tea, baklava and Turkish coffee. Staff friendly and welcoming. Thank you and be back..."
Edward Hyde
"As a nice warm day, sat outside in their front courtyard. Very nice little area that you can also watch the street go by. Had a lovely platter, good..."
Richard Twydell
"Cannot fault this restaurant. Every single dish I've had has been excellent. Friendly staff, lovely atmosphere, great food. A..."
carole GUNFIELD
"I went on the strength of the reviews. Sat outside quick service, a bit dissappointed they didn't have tanzikie. Very nice dressing on the side..."
Tim Marshall
"Charming little spot with great food and plenty of vegetarian options. I love that the owner and the staff are always willing to have a chat and..."
Steph Monk
"Tried this since new ownership. We had a full breakfast (loved the bubble & squeak) and avocado on toast with crispy bacon and poached egg. It was..."
Linda Lo Castro
"After waanting to eat here for ages I finally went today and i have to say its amazing! Really extensive menu with hot or cold dishes, sandwiches and..."
Molly D
"Great food and service. Much better than Cafe 21! Would highly recommend the Fig and goats cheese..."
versionfilm
"Very good and plentiful home cooked food. Good chef who cooks properly from scratch and is knowledge about the cuisine. Good prices too. The..."
Arlene Adkins
"Had a fantastic Mediterranean evening on Sat. Lovely food. Catered well for both meat eaters and vegetarian. Lovely summer evening so we were lucky..."
Sarah Hill
Mirra
94/100 (2523 ratings)
Restaurants
Healthy
Vegan Options
Mediterranean
Vegetarian Friendly
Healthy
Mediterranean
Middle Eastern
Middle Eastern
Turkish
Halal
Gluten Free Options
Turkish
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Halal
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Drinks
Chicken dishes
Karisik Sicak Meze 2 Falafel 2 Slices of Halloumi Cheese 2 Slices of Turkish Sau and Efes Draft Beer
Mixed Kebabs
Falafel V G
Chicken kebab
Bread V D
Pita Bread
Hummus
Mixed Kebab Karisik Kebap G
baklava
Mash Potatoes and Veggies
Chicken Shish Kebab
Falafel
lamb doner
Meatballs
Greek salad
Salad
Turkish coffee
Wings
Wines
Chili
Peach Gin
Moussaka
Turkish Tea
Kabobs
Iskender Kebab
Halloumi
Ribs
Vegetarian Moussaka
Lamb
Lamb chops
Turkish Pizza Lahmacun G D
Fish
Prawns
Lamb Chops Kuzu Pirzola G
Middle Eastern
Healthy
Mediterranean
Turkish
Takeout
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Mid-range
"What a great place, friendly staff and amazing food. Canā€™t recommend this place enough! We picked the menu for 5 and wow,..."
Richie Rouse
"Wow, what a wonderful evening. Both my Wife and I have eaten at Mirra 4 or 5 times now. The last of which was a party of 25 people on Thursday night..."
James Dykes
"Another amazing meal today. The staff are amazing as always as was the food! Thank you so much for catering for 20 of us - and also the birthday..."
Kerrie Barker
"I was absolutely impressed with Mirra restaurant in Colchester! Never tried anything nicer than that, lamb shish was melting in the mouth, absolutely..."
Saulius Puklevicius
"Calamari is to die for and the staff are so friendly. Cant wait to sample another..."
Tina Perkins
"We have walked past this restaurant a few times and always commented on how good the food that's being cooked smells! So we went for dinner here last..."
Diane Brown
"Fantastic food, brilliant service. Would highly recommend. Love this place, canā€™t wait to go..."
Kay Narciso
"Excellent food and Lovely accommodating staff Great atmosphere Would definitely..."
Linda Bonney Watson
"Popped in here after work, absolutely brilliant place. Food 10/10. Staff10/10 would definitely recommend. Canā€™t wait to go back already...."
Angela Barker
"Great service from attentive staff. Fantastic food, highly recommend this..."
Nikki Batt
"A group of 10 of us had an excellent meal in Mirra on Friday night - really tasty food, good service and a great atmosphere. Will definitely be..."
Lorraine Bailey
"Would highly recommend this clean friendly and fabulous Turkish restaurant we have been a couple of times and the food was outstanding will..."
Kathy Saich
"This was a great experience. Food was yummy... service was fantastic. I recommend everyone to check it out and share their experiences... we ordered..."
Shubham Kamra
"Absolutely satisfied and definitely worth the money! Food was amazing and the presentation was gorgeous both for drinks and food! Canā€™t complain..."
Bianka Toth
"We had a delicious meal at Mirra. The food and drinks were great, and the service was incredible, too. Perfect for dates and family or group..."
Riley Tang
"Amazing food, service and staff! Will definitely be visiting again..."
Fitness with Emmanuel
"The falafel and lentils soup were very tasty. And also everything that my friends ordered they loved, too. Definitely recommend if you love middle..."
Maria
"Nice atmosphere Friendly staff If you like Turkish food, this is one of the best in..."
Pegah Ghm
"So, this is the second time I am dining at Mirra restaurant and I said blimey , I havenā€™t written a review , have I? It was an excellent dine in..."
Amaka Njoku
"I have not expected it to be so lovely. From beautiful modern interior, to chef cooking in front of you. Friendly staff, delicious meal. We had a..."
Airė Vizbaraitė
"I and my wife had a dinner this evening in Mirra restaurant. We enjoyed every moment and the waiter has been great and friendly. We will definitely..."
Kem TURK
"Took my boyfriend here for a birthday treat as he loved the smells drifting out every time we've walked past. I'm so glad I chose this place as the..."
Amy Elizabeth Worsfold
"A really good meal at Mirra. The food and service were good. The atmosphere was good when we moved upstairs, but downstairs it was too noisy for us,..."
Rich Hunte
"The food was amazing, perfect portion sizes and super tasty. With complimentary bread and salad. Service was incredible, very friendly and happy..."
Michael Carey
"Mirra Restaurant - Colchester Second visit here - was great and will probably visit again when in the area. Decently priced and quality food...."
Shaju Bhai
"Totally enjoyed every moment I spent here. From the ambiance to the food and drinks. Even the music was..."
Zainab Awojobi
"Great evening! The best meal I have had for a long time. My Turkish Lamb Stew was absolutely first class. The Lamb had so much flavour and was lovely..."
darron welch
"The food is why we go to Mirra, which is so nice, the service is good and very attentive. Doors opened for you when you arrive and leave, only thing..."
Terry R
"This restaurant was recommended by a friend and I wasnā€™t disappointed. The portions are generous and filling. The food is full of flavours from all..."
Marina Homsi
Christos Grill
94/100 (1954 ratings)
Restaurants
Fast Food
Greek
Mediterranean
Greek
Dinner
Lunch
Salad
Gyros
Pork
Mediterranean
Greek
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Since Greek transition food has dropped in quality and would no longer get 5 stars, also it isn't really Greek... Poor Update (2/6/18) Slow but good..."
Traviii
"Ate there today. Good quality food at a good price. Friendly staff. Had a gyro and took me back to my time in Corfu. The gyro portions had by others..."
Heather L
"It's a shame there's no saganaki on the menu, but the gyros are delicious, the pittas toasty and perfect for the thoroughly-cooked and..."
Richard ā€œSoxā€ Joyce
"Love this little place and always go for fish and chips which I reckon are best in town. This time I had a Greek dish of chicken and lamb which was..."
kevin mcgibbon (Irish Kev)
"The food we had was plentiful and Very Good - Humous tasted home made & Halloumi was super as was the fluffy pita served with everything. The Gyros..."
Dave Palmer
"Great staff, very good authentic food. It's like you're in the traditional taverna, greek songs that makes you feel like in Greece in..."
Alexandru Petruca
"Excellent service and delicious food! If you go there you must try the Gyros in Greek pitta. Its amazingly..."
Chris K
"Very nice food! I recommend the chicken gyro or a pork gyro ! Great service and great price They also do English food , fantastic fish and chips..."
Ollie Hughes
"Superb food delivered on time and hot and fresh, the Pitta are the best i have ever had, all meats were cooked to perfection, delivery driver was a..."
Tim W
"It's the best place I've ever eaten some Greek food and reminds me of when I had it in..."
Les Walker
"The best authentic Greek souvlaki in town! Tasty food and friendly..."
Miguel Lopez Cedeno
"Amazing, genuine Greek food. I wish we had Greek food this good in..."
44 Nerazurri
"Really good food, authentic greek takeaway, fast and friendly..."
Paul Ambridge-Smith
"Pretty good food. Friendly staff. Reasonable..."
Christopher Fryer
"Great food, friendly staff! Highly recommended..."
Bogdana Storozuk
"Great food, and the staff were really..."
mark potter
"Lovely place, really friendly owners and the food is delicious!..."
Michail S
Cafe Bellissimo
93/100 (1594 ratings)
Restaurants
Cafe
Mediterranean
Southern-Italian
Sicilian
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Italian
Healthy
Vegan Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Vegan Cup Cakes
Cooked Chicken
Vegetable Patties
Roasted Vegetable
Ice Cream
Sandwiches
Pesto
Paninis
Gift Basket
Spaghetti
Pasta
Italian Meatballs
Pulled Pork
Chicken Escalope
english breakfast
Sicilian Cannoli
Sandwich platter
Vegan Rocky Road
Vegetarian Delight
Sicilian Ricotta Cheese Cannoli
Happy Sunday
CafƩ
Healthy
Mediterranean
Italian
Southern-Italian
Sicilian
CafƩ
Seating
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Takeout
Wheelchair Accessible
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Free Wifi
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Brunch
Breakfast
Cheap Eats
"What a place. Authentic, healthy, clean, flavorful, quaintā€¦magnificent. Everything I look for in one place and more. Lee is one of the best cooks..."
Natalie Stanzak
"Unreal flavours! Can't get this kid of food any where else. Propper feel good food and calm italian environment! I come here a few times a week..."
Adam bischoff
"Best cafe in town. Taste of Italy where elsewhere your only option for breakfast is sausage and beans. Got panini with Arancini today. Something Lee..."
Jaroslaw Wronski
"Read the write ups about this place in the papers and since I was in the area I just had to visit for miself - I can confirm that Calgero (owner) a..."
enzo lada
"A wonderful man, with inspiring passion and devotion to food and to his cooking. Can't sing enough praise to this place. Would definitely recommend..."
Saffron Kristine
"I've never met such a devoted man to his passion of cooking PROPER food. Not you general cafe, but beautiful hand made food made with total passion..."
Ricky Bradby
"This man is a chef genius! The passion Lee has for cooking is contagious and in the few short minutes I was at Cafe Belissimo I could see that the..."
noldervik
"Really cool place. Great tasting food. Excellent presentation and a personable..."
Tawanda Chiwira Talks
"Amazing food and great service been a regular since it..."
Keaz Kadar
"Fantastic food and very friendly.. had heard loads of good reviews..and now I can see why..Will definitely be..."
Lisa Waller
Piccolo At 42 North Hill
93/100 (716 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Italian
Vegan Options
Mediterranean
Italian
Southern-Italian
Mediterranean
Sicilian
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Pasta
Tiramisu
Pesto
Sit down
Italian
Mediterranean
Southern-Italian
Sicilian
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Reservations
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"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..."
Lion 1708
"Incredible flavourful food in a homely Italian atmosphere, and for a good price. I'd recommend the Bruschetta Tricolore, best one I've ever had...."
Sandra
"It is a very happy dining experience. My friend and I ordered a pumpkin soup, a pasta and a pizza. First came the soup which was the best soup I have..."
yaxin Luo
"Excellent food and really fresh! Real Italian cooking and all ingredients are good quality. First class chef who can cook perfect fish šŸŸ. Very..."
Arlene Adkins
"Recently had a meal out with friends and tried Piccolo for the first time. Everyone commented on the great atmosphere with a real buzz on a Saturday..."
Gavin Searley
"Excellent food and the service could not have been better. My heavily pregnant partner was having a bad day of pregnancy and all the staff went above..."
Chris R
"Genuinely nice place to eat. Underselling itself on the exterior as a pizzeria as it has so much more to offer. A menu you have to work through with..."
Andrew Maywood
"My friend and I came here for lunch on the strength of the good reviews, and what a lovely experience it was. The owner was so accommodating and so..."
Rebecca
"Great little restaurant we stumbled across all 4 of us really enjoyed all are meals ans the sweets were truly amazing the service was 1st class and..."
andrew sharman
"The food here is some of the best Iā€™ve had anywhere. Always good food, good service, and very good prices. Excellent location so close to the town..."
George Penny
"Lovely home cooked food fantastic staff a long with some beautiful wines. I highly recommend. Sorry for the photos, couldn't help but start eating. ..."
Iain Manning
"Really lovely little restaurant. Came in for lunch with my daughter and wife. The gent who served us was welcoming and attentive. The food was..."
John Lee
"Small Italian restaurant with Italian cuisine as well as the possibilties for meat & seafood. Nice Ambience, including Italian music in the..."
Nicola Kaufmann-Ulyate
"Absolutely brilliant!!! my wife and I went last night for my birthday meal, truly authentic Italian cooked fresh to order. The owner is a absolutely..."
James Taylor
"My 2nd time coming here and may I say the service was fantastic, ALWAYS BOOK because it gets very busy for an excellent culinary experience, the..."
Jimmy Hewes
"A meal before a show at this lovely friendly Italian restaurant. Food good and hot, nice banter between the staff- even with the chef. Coming back..."
Kevin Young
"Booked at short notice, but could not have been more accommodating. Chose from the daily specials, which were delicious. Great value for..."
Peter Strutt
"Great Italian food. Intimate..."
Gelli Tua
Gru Bar
92/100 (59301 ratings)
Restaurants
Fast Food
British
Mediterranean
Lebanese
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
After-hours
Sit down
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Free off-street parking
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Television
Street Parking
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Mid-range
"What an amazing club. Loved it so much as everyone was happy and the music was up there with best. Tried to do a bar tab with the owner and he..."
Robert Marler
"Nice tidy well decorated trendy venue. When I visited I thought the staff were friendly and the facilities clean with a modern..."
Kris Plikethis
"Awesome soundsysrem. Great crowd fantastic..."
Matthew Lyddall
"Great music..."
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Miseria & Nobilta'
91/100 (2317 ratings)
Restaurants
Pizza
Southern-Italian
Italian
Neapolitan
Vegan Options
Campania
Sicilian
Vegetarian Friendly
Pizza
Mediterranean
European
Sicilian
European
Mediterranean
Neapolitan
Italian
Campania
Southern-Italian
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Tagliatelle
Margherita Pizza with Extra Mushrooms
Spada Swordfish and Tagliatelle
Antipasti
Lemon tart
Swordfish
Rice Ball Stuffed with Veg and Mozzarella
Fritto misto
Cotoletta
Spaghetti
Alfredo
Fettuccine
Cakes
Tiramisu
Gnocchi
Pesto
Pasta
Wine
Fish
Salad
Bread
Pork
Meatballs
Chili
Cheesecakes
Risotto
Lasagna ClƔssica
Lasagne
Cannoli
Mussels
Tiramisu Cake
Cannelloni
Tagliatelle with Meatballs Wrapped in Speck in a Tomato Sauce Baked in the Oven
Saltimbocca
Mortadella and Pistachio Pizza
Arancini
Cheesecake
Arancino Alla Siciliana
Sit down
Mediterranean
Italian
Southern-Italian
Neapolitan
Sicilian
Pizza
CampĆ¢nia
European
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Seating
Table Service
Accepts Visa
Buffet
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Digital Payments
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Reservations
Delivery
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
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
Mamma Mia Restaurant & Pizzeria
91/100 (1747 ratings)
Restaurants
Mediterranean
Italian
European
Vegetarian Friendly
Pizza
European
Mediterranean
Gluten Free Options
Pizza
Italian
Vegan Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Carbonara
Pesto
Fish
Chicken
Pasta
Scallops
Calamari
Swordfish
Italian
Mediterranean
Pizza
European
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Lunch
Brunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"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
Doga Restaurant
90/100 (1073 ratings)
Restaurants
Turkish
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Mediterranean
Turkish
Healthy
Mediterranean
Middle Eastern
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
chicken shish
Souvlaki
Peppers
Mix Shish
Kanafeh
Pan Fried Squid
Sigara Boregi
Chicken & Lamb Shish
TiramisĆŗ
Yogurt Chicken Kebab
Focaccia
Jumbo Prawns Basil and Garlic Sauce
Moussaka
Hummus
Garlic Prawns
Kabobs
Grilled Sea bass
Greek salad
Juice
liver
Sit down
Middle Eastern
Healthy
Mediterranean
Turkish
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"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..."
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"Fantastic food. Thoroughly enjoyed that. However, service wasn't brilliant! It felt like we were inconveniencing one of the servers. Saving grace is..."
Natasha ā€œTashii Otoā€ 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 ā¤ļø. 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
Albatta
86/100 (2905 ratings)
Restaurants
Middle Eastern
Lebanese
Halal
Vegetarian Friendly
Mediterranean
Lebanese
Gluten Free Options
Middle Eastern
Vegan Options
Mediterranean
Halal
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Kabobs
Fattoush
Baba Ghanoush
Salad
Halloumi
Kafta
Lamb
Lamb chops
Flat Bread
Chicken kebab
Starter Platter
Picada
baklava
Hummus Dip
Lamb Shish
Hummus
Leg of Lamb
mixed starter
Tea with Mint
Falafel
Vanilla Smoothies
Sit down
Mediterranean
Lebanese
Middle Eastern
Reservations
Takeout
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Delivery
Outdoor Seating
Dinner
After-hours
Lunch
Mid-range
"The food was excellent, tasty and proper size, enough choises for everyone (kids and vegetarian). Friendly atmosphere and good quality of service...."
Anamaria Ruxandra Gubernu
"The best Mediterranean restaurant in town. Highly..."
Amal khattab
"Great menu, large portions, nice casual atmosphere. Well priced food and..."
Tanya Moad
"One of my favourite places to eat in Colchester. Amazing food with an extensive menu, although not many options for vegetarians on the main menu...."
Em-Elle Kay Gee
"The really nice taste I love lamb of the..."
Selina Mann
"i went here about a month ago with my husband and a friend, the food was brilliant, very filling and service was quick. highly recommended for a..."
Stephanie Curtis
"Even though they were clearly short on staff, we were served on time with a complementary nibble of pita and flavour filled humus. The lamb and prawn..."
Sherifa Amreen
"Great shisha garden, almost felt like being abroad..."
George Ennifer-Stanley
"Always come here for lunch when I am in Colchester. Lovely Lebanese food. I love the wraps. Such good value for money. Lovely staff. Highly..."
Victoria T
"Great food, very reasonably priced, the owner brought us complimentary soup while we were waiting for mains which was delicious. For the mains we had..."
Richard Willcocks
"Mixed grill for 2 was delicious. Dips and bread lovely. Very friendly. Great..."
Mike Flower
"The food is *amazing*, the staff are *friendly* . But, the portion was too big for me bit they said they would wrap it up for me to take away. Very..."
Sen Crudsdasss
"Tasty food, generous portions at reasonable price. It's heaven for meat lovers but equally has many tasty vegetarian dishes. Great for eating in,..."
Patti D
"An unique and high quality experience. The food was tasty and well priced; the Lebanese drinks were delicious and refreshing; the service was very..."
Stephen Tuthill
"The food here is so good. I usually grab the meal of the day, a nice cold drink and a shisha and just chill out at the back area. It's nice and..."
Ryan mate
"Had the best time. The staff were on job even though it was quite busy! Food, drinks and shisha were on šŸ’Æ. Intact, I had a little too much fun and..."
Hauwa Saleh
Luna Rossa Pizzeria Italiana
86/100 (377 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Pizza
Italian
Mediterranean
European
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Pizza
Panna Cotta
Sorbet
Espresso Martini
Pasta
Salad
Chili
Risotto
Pesto
"I've been going to this place as long as they've been open, service is always excellent and the food is deliciously prepared, full of flavour. Plenty..."
Weyfram Quaybird
"Authentic pizza and tasty desserts for very reasonable..."
Richard Smith
"My friends and I come here quit often as it's a lovely little pizzeria with very good prices for the quality of food they serve. Sod Pizza Express..."
Amy Elizabeth Worsfold
"We come here frequently for both lunch and dinner. The food is consistently good with enough variability in the preparation to prove it is all..."
Neil Babbage
"The best pizza I've ever had in the UK. It was nice as we weren't rushed but left to enjoy ourselves. Some places just want you in & out but not in..."
Edyta Martin
"Great food and great price came for my brothers birthday in..."
Jemma Bullows
"Authentic, honest, simple Italian food at a fair price. Lovely ambience. Very friendly and attentive staff. Would go back..."
Steve R
"Baby sister to Il Padrino Restaurant but just as excellent. Simple Italian food and perfect pizzas all served in a friendly and efficient non fussy..."
Mark O'Callaghan
"We had a lovely meal , we asked for a starter that was not on the menu this was no trouble for them and was lovely , everything seemed fresh and we..."
Denise Reames
"I dine here every few weeks and the food and service is always consistently good. I would recommend this to anyone who enjoys traditional, Italian..."
Tammy Dignan
"Good dinner before the Theatre with friendly staff providing efficient service. Nice range of a la carte and special dishes on the..."
Hugh TOLER
"Best pizza Iā€™ve had in Colchester. Wonderful and friendly servers. Kid-friendly atmosphere for an early..."
Matthew Burch
"Great staff - lovely independent Italian restaurant - very good food and at a good price. Not a posh restaurant, just a really good..."
Steve Sims
"Amazing! Every single course was perfect. Service was brilliant too. Best restaurant I've been in for a while. Thank..."
ellie Adams
"Best pizza place in town. Fresh pizzas and great service, every time. Worth a..."
Kim Leggett
Alanya Turkish Cuisine
83/100 (87 ratings)
Restaurants
Mediterranean
Turkish
Vegetarian Friendly
Mediterranean
Turkish
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Sit down
Mediterranean
Turkish
Takeout
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Went to dinner here several days ago. Alanya is definitely the best Turkish food in Colchester. Their competitor on the high street might win for..."
Steven Zimmerman
"Excellent food, excellence service and the belly dancing was just so much fun - will definitely return soon - thank you for a brilliant..."
Joanne Millar
"Friendly staff, great tasting belly filling food. Would definitely visit..."
Debbie Cartwright
"Fantastic food and really great service I couldn't fault..."
Tony Scott
"Very good service, very tasty food with generous..."
Joseph Skull
"Mmmmmm. Very nice food I love this Turk..."
Anyo Angelov
"Food and service was oustanding. We will be..."
Gerulf Rieger
"Good food cheap..."
JCB M
"Great..."
James Dawson
"Love..."
David Grant
"das beste essen von Vereinigtes Kƶnigreich. ara ara ..."
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Old Fellows
73/100 (90 ratings)
Restaurants
International
Mediterranean
Dinner
Lunch
"We used the upstairs venue of the Curve Bar and made our booking through Ben who I have to say, was fantastic to deal with. Communication was key! ..."
Cathryn McDonald
"Fantastic night! The venue was perfect, the manager (Ben) couldnā€™t have been more helpful and accommodating. The bar staff were so friendly and..."
Paul Hinton
"We used Curve Bar for our wedding celebration and from day one, Ben was helpful, friendly and professional. He couldn't have been more supportive...."
Christina Collison
"Booked Curve Bar for an engagement party September 2018 šŸ’ A wonderful venue was very happy with the venue, good value for money and just an all..."
Lyndsey
"Just held my Engagement party at Curve Bar, staff were all friendly and drinks reasonably priced. Would..."
Michael Clark
"I recently celebrated my 50th in the upstairs venue and what a fantastic night it was! Everyone had the best time . Fantastic venue, great lights and..."
Natalie Sullivan
"Attended my cousin's birthday party! Upstairs venue, with another party going on downstairs. You could at that time only pay via card. The A\C was..."
Nickie Biel
"Great night here for my daughters birthday the staff were very helpful from the moment we arrived helping to take buffet food in and also helping to..."
joyce crisell
"We had an amazing night at the Curve Bar for my rescheduled 50th birthday. It was a pleasure to speak and know Ben (manager) over the last few months..."
Simon N
"Excellent place to hire for a party šŸ„³ We had my sons 30th party there and it was fantastic, the staff were all lovely and so helpful, everyone..."
gilesdoherty
"Had a great night, the venue was compact and fine for birthday parties and medium sized family events. Staff were all efficient and always..."
doug scrimshaw
"Thank you so much to Ben and Curve Bar for helping to make our party last night such a success. Your upstairs function room was perfect! Not too..."
Corinne Winwood
"Excellent staff and functional..."
Clifford Coombe
"Great venue for an 18th party. Over 60 people and it was fine. Good speaker system and really helpful staff. I recommend this venue if you have any..."
Chloe Ranfaing
Favoloso
71/100 (4272 ratings)
Restaurants
Seafood
Mediterranean
Italian
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Italian
Vegan Options
Seafood
Mediterranean
European
European
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Pesto
Risotto
Crayfish and Prawn Risotto
Fish
Mussels
Spaghetti carbonara
Calamares
Sorbet
Sea Bass
Seafood Risotto
Spaghetti Bolognese
Salisbury Steak
Mussel
Cheesecake
Scallops with Bacon
Penne
Lobster
Baked Crab
Cauliflower
Prawns
Pasta
TiramisĆŗ
Salad
Calamari
Fritto Misto
Tiramisu
Crab
Skate Wing
Scallops
Scallops and Lobster Tails
Lasagne
Clams
Duck Breast with Plum Sauce
Ice Cream
Duck
Whole Turbot
Calamari
Flavored Syrup
Sit down
European
Italian
Seafood
Mediterranean
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Reservations
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
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
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