Vegetarian Friendly: THE Best in Colchester

"I am very fussy about my Italian espresso and picky about cakes too but...I have found a new Coffee Heaven! Espresso that are as good as real Italian..."

Shamma Y

captainstarkiller

"I’m no expert in Italian food but this place definitely serves delicious, authentic Italian cuisine! Pasta is served in both small and big..."

Shannon Tan

"Superb food, make sure you book a table gets real busy and with good..."

Neel S

"Amazing, I took my fiancée here and she loved it, we both had the seafood pasta which was big and delicious! the staff is very friendly friendly and..."

Jose Paitamala

"There are two Il Padrino, both the same on the same road. Really good pizza as well as pasta, best Pizza in Colchester for me. No kids menu, but they..."

Duncan Cooper

"Fantastic food and atmosphere! Quality menu, surprisingly well-priced. The scallops in bacon starter is..."

Claira Cain

"Great restaurant and staff, seated us for a team night out and everyone cleared their plates, plenty of choice even if you don't like Italian food!..."

James Hurling

"Great Italian, I particularly like the choice of Fresh Fish available daily. They have a very good lunch menu or like me choose some fish from the..."

Dave Emeny

"Always Consistent, Fab Food, amazing choice of Specials and a Great Menu! Loved my Risotto, perfectly cooked followed by Crab Gratin which was very..."

Darron Welch

"Can't belive it me has taken me until yesterday to visit il Padrino for the first time. The food was absolutely delicious and felt authentically..."

Vin

"Fantastic great food good atmosphere very helpful and friendly..."

Stephen Soley

"Fantastic carbonara! Sorry, had to get that off my chest; it really was amazing! Staff were very friendly, accepting a 10 person table and serving us..."

Rich Harding

"The food really is excellent, authentically cooked. Salmon was very tender and Rich in flavours, perfectly cooked. Sadly for me, all the pasta is..."

Craig Bell

"Best Italian food. Great service. Great atmosphere. Highly recommend the veal escalope. Thank you..."

Arpit PATEL

"Went here for a wedding reception. The place had only been open for two days in its new location. The food was delicious and the service very good...."

medic7698

"Lovely restaurant, very friendly. Great food at a good..."

Tracie Pascoe

"Fantastic! Food was excellent, service too. Will definitely come here again...."

Simon Fella

"Muscles were amazing! Plump and tasty. The steak was out of this world. With the weather turning it was a little chilly downstairs when other..."

Sean Buckley

Tins Willow Garden

87/100 (1484 ratings)

Squid with Celery and Chinese Mushroom

Char siu

Chilli Salt Fried Tofu

BBQ Honey Roast Pork Cha Siu

Sweet N Apir Fish in a Pineapple Basket

Wheelchair Accessible

Dinner

Mid-range

"Superb! First time I called and mentioned I was vegan, I had all the suitable dishes described to me (I ended up ordering loads because it sounded so..."

Vanessa Summerfield

"We had the special fried rice and special fried rice today with a side of crispy calamari. I must say that this was by far the best Chinese takeaway..."

Houssein Peerally

"I'm a huge fan and regular. I always have Chinese when I'm home. Lovely friendly staff, food always hot and tasty. Best aromatic duck I've ever had, ..."

Sophie Louise

"Love the food. Its fabulous. Always perfect. Very reasonable prices. Happy friendly staff..."

Andrea Houghton Hayward

"I have been ordering from Tins for about 20yrs now I have never a complaint, delivery is speedy and the food is tasty, what more could you..."

Jo Gibson

"Good food, very quick delivery. Keep up the good work. Hot and sour chicken with chilli is my favourite..."

Tel Scott

"Just ordered for the first time here, the food was lovely and the delivery was very quick. Thank you very..."

Ellyn Moulder

"Finally a decent Chinese that can actually Find my House..."

Frank White

"Top grub! Especially veggie vegan options, Cheers..."

Charlie Kilshaw

"Yummy yummy yummy..."

Bernadette Tin

"Best Chinese takeaway I've ever had. Super clean, everything is freshly cooked to order and tastes absolutely delicious. Also extremely good value..."

Birgit Juliane Fraser

"I would like to thank Mr Tin for always providing a great services ordered tonight at 19:40 food arrived 19:55. Always great quality..."

Simon Gunfield

"Very friendly staff, very polite and courteous. The food is always consistently good, always hot and freshly cooked to order. Have never had cause to..."

Gary Pinfold

"Been coming here for years. Hands down the best Chinese take-away in Colchester. Fast, fresh & delicious, have never had it bettered. So, over a year..."

Leon S (Toxo)

"The service here is absolutely beautiful, The staff are friendly and helpful and helped me decide what I want to try. The food was exceptional and I..."

Chanell Rice

"Tried this take away for the first time last weekend, by far the BEST Chinese take away I’ve tried in Colchester. Delivery was fast and the food..."

bob ki

"Hands down the best Chinese takeaway food in Colchester. I have been a long time customer even when I moved out of the area.... and the staff/owners..."

The Spurs

"Great take away. They made my rice the way I love it when I asked (I prefer it brown with more soy sauce). Their pancake rolls were awesome too , I..."

Beverley Robinson

"I love this Chinese, staff are excellent and food is tasty! It's always super quick and good prices too. Plus they do a lovely chicken and sweetcorn..."

Zoe Stamp

"The food was exceptional, the service from Damian was absolutely incredible; very quick delivery times and pretty cheap relative to other places...."

Sebastien J.

"Food hasn’t been delivered yet but I wanted to review the impeccable telephone manner I’ve just received from the young lady working the..."

Carina Mckay

"Tried this take away for the first time after a friend recommended it to us, it was so great.. the best chinese take away ive had in years. The food..."

Alexandre Pleisch

The Cricketers

87/100 (1413 ratings)

Sausage Baguette and Chips

Cheesecakes

Lasagne

Duck

Sunday Roast Turkey Breast

Pork Tenderloin

Salmon

Hunters Chicken with Skinny Fries

Beer Battered Cod & Chips with Peas

Cakes

Steak and Ale Pie with Vegetables Mashed Potatoes

Lamb

Smoked Salmon with Hash Brown

Free off-street parking

Accepts American Express

Table Service

Accepts Discover

Wheelchair Accessible

"Very good dining experience! Areas for improvement: -The pie crust was a little soggy, I would prefer it crusty. -We ordered a brownie, the kids..."

Nicholas “Nico” Farthing

"We had lunch at the Cricketers, we didn't book but they had some tables, although quite a few were reserved - within a few mins of being there it got..."

Andrew Cartwright

"I go to The Cricketers each time I stay in the area on business, never disappointed. Staff are amazing, friendly and welcoming. The food is always..."

Tony Ashford

"This is gonna hurt me to say but I found this place very nice.....for a green king chian pub clearly this place is run by someone who knows what they..."

anthony shores

"Fabulous meal. They made us gluten free onion rings which were really lovely and nicely presented as a starter on some salad. Very friendly and..."

Lynn Jerman-Webber

"I met some colleagues for dinner and overall it was good. We were ignored by the waitresses and had to ask to have our other taken. However the..."

Dave Bridges

"Absolutely perfect. Stuck in traffic and the manager said I could park up the night in his car park as I was running out of drive time. Had a meal..."

Kris Tomkinson

"A lovely pub, with a brilliant selection of gluten free and allergy accommodating food. The food was good, not 5 star, but absolutely nothing worth..."

NXT

"Our paty of 10 retired old men were handled efficientky and politely. We had to order in advance but were able to pay seperately which was good...."

Deek4 King

"Staying locally at a chain hotel. Walked here for a evening meal - really good. The pub is well laid out and roomy. The staff were very pleasant and..."

Stephen Newson

Noodle Zone

87/100 (6228 ratings)

Mutton Curry and Egg Fried Rice

House Special Seafood Noodles

Salt and Chilli Squid

Sechaun Beef Noodle Soup

Satay

Malaysia Curry Laksa

Beef Rendang

Crispy Chicken Thai Salad

Singapore rice noodles

"Great Asian flavours. Quick and friendly service. Went for the lunch set menu. Very good value for money..."

rbb

"My husband, our 10 year old daughter, and we came on a Tuesday evening. We chose the set menu as we were on a budget. We had the crispy duck starter,..."

Gemma Harrison-Turner

"Opened by a young Malaysian couple, this restaurant serves authentic Malaysian and Asian food ranging from Char kuay teow to nasi goreng. Service is..."

Shannon Tan

"I recently dined at Noodle Zone and it exceeded all my expectations. From the moment I walked in, the ambiance was warm and inviting, with a..."

Deepak Mandal

"Came here for one evenings after visited the Mersey island. First impression not bad for a restaurant and takeaway. As Malaysian, I went for more..."

Felix Gan

"We’ve had a great meal at a great price but the highlight of our evening was the nicest service anyone could ever ask for!! Our waiter was the..."

Waffle Puff

"Huge portions of tasty food, and attentive service! I’ve been going here ages and it’s always spot on and dependable. Get the meal deal it’s so..."

george M

"Great Asian flavours! Good price, quick service and generous portions for the lunch special menu. Worth visiting..."

Ramona Bacon

"Love this place and the food was just awesome. We were served by a kindest and sweetest waitress ever. Thank you! Will be back..."

S lee

"We keep returning here and will keep doing so again. They do a very reasonable lunch deal and if you don't want to walk into town, or take a bus, you..."

captainstarkiller

"Been here a few times and it's a cracking little restaurant. The sweet and sour chicken and mutton curry were especially good. Would definitely..."

Chris Pattle

"Greatly surprised with the delivery version of the laksa, which comes in separate containers (one for broth, the other for noodles, vegetables, tofu..."

Felipe Maldonado

"A great place to relax with your family. We were well fed, the waiters are very..."

Vanessa Ward

"Food was amazing. The flavor of nasi goreng and singapore laksa was incredible. Quantity of the food was good. Highly..."

Rafia Ahmed

"Cozy little spot with polite staff and quick service. Lovely fresh food. Would gladly come..."

Harry King

"Szechuan noodles are amazing as well as their Crispy chicken thai salad. A staple for the past 6 months never disappointed once. Thank you and I..."

Emmanuella Meke

"The food was very good and tasty. The service I received was phenomenal. I really enjoyed..."

Birhang Limbu

"Excellent food and friendly environment. Definitely I will recommend. Thanks you for your..."

Bal Gurung

White Hart

87/100 (1341 ratings)

Prawn Green Thai Curry

Curry

Scampi Chips & Fresh Crisp Salad

Cheese and Ham

Beef

Blue Cheese and Mushrooms

Jambalaya with a Tart

Baguette

Guinness and Savignon Blanc

Sirloin Steak

Double Choc Cheese Cake

Free off-street parking

Wheelchair Accessible

"Welcoming staff. Very friendly and relaxed atmosphere. The pub is dog friendly. The food we had tasted great and definitely value for money. Would..."

C McDougall

"Beautiful lunch in the sun on a Sunday. Roasts looked wonderful and fulfilling, I opted for a different vegetarian option. Service easy going and..."

Green Air

"The staff was super friendly and the pub had a cozy atmosphere. I had the fish and chips with peas. It was tasty and the portion was really big. The..."

Tal Paca

"Absolutely superb place. Staff are all amazing, regulars are a great laugh, food excellent. Just can't fault it. If I'm ever in the area, I'll be..."

Dean Scott

"Lovely cozy pub with a playground. Special mention to the staff, they are fantastic! Went above and beyond to find us when left our new phone there,..."

Sammy

"Lovely atmosphere, friendly staff and delicious food. I had a lasagna and for desert I had this absolutely gorgeous cheese..."

Gracey Newman

"Absolutely lovely setting. Turned up without a reservation on a Sunday and they managed to fit us in, 2 adults and 2 toddlers. The food was very..."

The Taster

"Love this pub. Good friendly atmosphere and the food is amazing. Staff are very friendly and attentive. Donna is my favourite. Always willing to go..."

Carl Wakefield

"Lovely pub. Food was fantastic. Plenty of choice on the menu. Staff were friendly. Will definitely go..."

Ann Marie Day

"I'm giving 5 stars because my steak was cooked perfectly. Not easy to get these days (in my experience anyway.....!) Go and give them a..."

Ian Clarke

"Just been for a last minute evening meal. Really pleased with everything, food is spot on. Price, portion, and quality all perfect. For me..."

Jamie Heath

"Good value specials on the day - had ham, egg and chips for £7 with a generous portion followed by a dessert for £3. That’s a good deal to me and..."

Nigel M

"Lovely pub! Staff are so friendly and helpful. Food is really good and generous portions. Everything is so reasonably priced! Would highly..."

Will Banister

"Lovely atmosphere, friendly staff and really good..."

Marian De Jesus

"Our first visit to the White Hart and we were super impressed. All staff we came across were efficient and very friendly. They had all Covid measures..."

Sophie Verhoeven

"Very helpful and friendly staff, served quickly with hot food. It was delicious and I'd be happy to..."

Martin Ace

"What a fantastic place, we are visiting West Bergholt and the White Hart is just around the corner we thought we'd nip in and sample the menu. Over..."

Adam Berry

"Brilliant food, great beer and friendly staff & owner. Also dog friendly (not Sundays) and has a garden with a large tent. What more could you want?..."

Mark North

"Great food. Fantastic service. Wonderful..."

Richard Ford

Bungalow Diner

87/100 (1547 ratings)

Full english breakfast

Ferrero Rocher Milkshake

Garlic bread

Tower Burger and Fries

New Yorker Hot Dog and Fries

Margherita Pizza Hawaii

Toasts

Hot Chocolate Sundae

Homemade Cajun Chicken

Maple Syrup

Omelette

Beef Burger and Fries

Wheelchair Accessible

"Lovely place to eat, food was delicious,very friendly staff. Highly recommend and they do military discount too..."

Briony Byers

"Visited with my sister and elderly Grandad and we had a fabulous lunch. As well as the delicious food the diner has brilliant staff, especially the..."

Claire McManus

"I visited with my friend for breakfast yesterday morning. My friend had been before but i hadn't. The place was ran very smoothly and soon as someone..."

Angel Sally

"Fantastic food wow I was so amazed. Thr milkshakes are amazing. The staff are very nice help with everyone of your needs. I will definitely be..."

Susan Westwood

"Welcoming staff, great American themed menu. Fabulous milkshakes! Does not disappoint. Prices are extremely reasonable. Can't wait to visit..."

Amy Hancock

"My first visit to this place 🤔 Ordered food , it is a fast chain restaurant , but I waited for about 45min ? Is that normal ? I liked pancakes,..."

Ramzey PT

"Very busy at noon, but staff are friendly. Food is good and so is parking. Best you book in advance for a..."

Mike Dignum

"Our group were the only ones in there from halfway through meal but it was a week day evening. Have been on a Sunday before and it was packed with a..."

Claire Talbot

"Nice number of vegan options, but nothing wow, portions were also a little small. Vegan breakfast isn't on all day which would have been..."

SA

"The overflowing cream- topped shakes, maple syrup pancakes and british additions of full english breakfast combined with free unlimited tea/ coffee..."

Rey Blanca

"Excellent American Style Diner that offers a mix of traditional American and English style Breakfasts and lunches. Definitely one to visit! The staff..."

Derek Putnam

"Nice and friendly environment (although it can get a bit loud when it's really busy) with lovely staff, good food, cheap prices and big..."

G T

"The hamburger was absolutely delicious. Could do with a bit more chips. Very friendly..."

Kit Chan

"Nice food . Service good. Great menu selection. Easy..."

Julie Youell

"Popped in for an unplanned date with my other half and the staff were amazing unfortunately we didnt get the name of our sever but she was very..."

Luke Todd

"Visiting here for the first time unaware of its existence. Very impressed. There was a very big group of us out on a motorbike run and the staff were..."

Lord Etheridge

Wok Exp

Wheelchair Accessible

"Cheeky lil Chinese in Colchester, great dumplings and ribs. Always happy to try new things from..."

Leon R

"First time we have ordered from the happy wok, would definitely recommend it. The food was delicious, generous portions and fast delivery through..."

Will T

"Great service great food. Not sure about delivery as we only live up the hill from them. Find many of the bad comments are just unfortunate timing's..."

Nick Faucheux

"Best Chinese in colchester, it's our go to and they have their own website to order from (cheaper than using just eat!). Would definitely..."

Mia Thompson

"Staying at the Rose and Crown we fancied a Chinese. Happy wok was the nearest across the road. First Appearance it looked grubby from the outside..."

colin Brown

"An unassuming storefront that has the best Chinese food in Colchester. We weren't expecting much but were absolutely thrilled with the quality of the..."

Will R

"I have tried many a chinese take away since moving here, but this is the best by far. Always arrives hot with pleasant delivery men/women. The Salt &..."

Ronnie May

"Great portions and taste..."

Hannah Osborne

"I have tried many Chinese places in Colchester in the last 3 years and I’m so happy to have found Happy Wok. Never disappoints. 10/10 and would..."

Maria Andronoiu

"First time ordering, now my go to Chinese absolutely amazing Thai curry...."

Michael Smith

"A little bit more expensive than others in town but so worth it for was delivered on time and was hot and very tasty, will certainly be ordering..."

Tim W

"Very nice Chinese- my opinion 1 of the best in Colchester would have given 5 stars but thought a little over priced still nice food..."

Michael Ward

"Always hot and delicious 😋 the Singapore chow mein is amazing..."

Josie Armstrong

"Really good takeaway, I got Udon noodles and Satay chicken and it was..."

James Soper

"Very nice food, chicken balls perfect, not oily like you often find. Fast service..."

Daniel Newlove

"Very fast delivery, and good sized portions and..."

Colin Shiels

Cafe 21

87/100 (2271 ratings)

Waffle Full Breakfast

Eggs Benedict

Scrambled Egg and Mushrooms on Toast

Banana and Strawberry Waffles with Maple Syrup

Smoked Salmon Scrambled Eggs

Sticky Toffee Pudding and Custard

Chili

Welsh rarebit

Smoked Salmon and Scrambled Eggs on Toast

Scrambled Eggs Waffle

Roasted Vegetable and Cheese Toasty

Cottage pie

Eggs Benedict with Chorizo and Paprika

Welsh Rarebit with Eggs

"I ate homemade lasagna and salad with salmon. I drank a cappuccino without caffeine. I liked everything very much. Friendly and smiling waiters, food..."

Annet Kachaenko

"Fantastic. Sat in the garden on this warm autumnal Saturday. Beautiful halloumi and mushrooms sandwich. The bread was so soft and thiccccc, the..."

Thaddeus Mac

"Have been coming here for years and miss it if I don't come for a while! A lovely little café with a very cute courtyard to eat outside in the..."

Saint Bat

"A busy little cafe, in the heart of the "city" centre. There are several rooms and a pretty, enclosed garden area (not open in Winter, or at least on..."

Geoff Battle

"What a beautiful hidden gem! The food was lovely, and so reasonably priced, with a huge variety, including vegetarian, vegan and gluten free. Very..."

Claire Shaw

"Lovely food and atmosphere. The prices are great value for the quality and staff were..."

Lisa

"I frequently visit Cafe 21 and am never disappointed. Great food, top staff and always a nice atmosphere. Love the garden in the warmer..."

George Penny

"Lovely place for brunch or lunch, staff are friendly and helpful, Christmas decs look nice, food fresh and tasty and drinks were great too. We will..."

Hannah Gibson

"Lovely little cafe, outside seating is quiet and peaceful. Food is fantastic and very competitive..."

Molly D

"My favourite place for lunch in Colchester. The staff are really friendly and helpful and the food is excellent. The garden area out the back is..."

Dan Slatter

"Nice cafe, good vegan options. A few more would be nice! Friendly, helpful staff. Lovely courtyard..."

Julie Clouting

"First time popped into Cafe 21 today. My friend enjoyed his very generous size chicken hunter. I had cheese on toast, a little disappointed that I..."

M J

"Cute spot! Great afternoon tea&scones. The blackberry jam was delicious 🤩 Great..."

Amália Počarovská

"Staff were great and patient with me as I couldn't make my mind up. I had Welsh rabbit and latte. Thoroughly enjoyed it..."

Tracey Bradby

"Always great food. Good service. Try the waffles! All day breakfast waffles are the best! Popular place freshly cooked food with good selection of..."

Steve Mansell

Thilini perera

Bella Pais

87/100 (3693 ratings)

Steak in Pepper Sauce

"Brilliant service! Excellent food that couldn't be faulted and 2 very happy adults! It was a perfect date night and we were looked after soo..."

Anon O mouse

"First time here after trying to get booked in with the family for a couple of months. Was it worth it? Hell yeah! The premises is small(hence the..."

Neil Belton

"Visited after years of hearing great things about this place. We were not disappointed. You must book in advance, sometimes two or three months in..."

Steven Smith

"A lovely little restaurant that does amazing steaks. Sides were very nice too and staff were very friendly. We knew the place was popular so booked..."

Phil Everett

"Best steaks we have had, really enjoyed the food..."

Ken Rowell

"We have never been before but rocked up at opening time (5pm) to see if we could get a table. We were lucky they could squeeze us in. Portions are..."

Jordan Samuels

"By far the best steak in town, I rate this restaurant over miller and carters by a country mile. The restaurant is very well priced and the steaks..."

DJ Samuel Hann

"We had a wonderful meal in this delightful little restaurant. We were warmly greeted by our server and shown to a candle light table near the..."

Constantine Vasilakis

"I have dined at Bella Pais twice now and I can't fault the food, service and atmosphere here. On both occasions, the food was absolutely delicious..."

Caroline Buist

"Best steak I've ever had, love the quirky interior design highly recommend for a celebration dinner..."

Kai Hadley

The Treble Tile

Tymperleys

86/100 (1927 ratings)

Chocolate Orange Cake

Afternoon Tea Vegan Option Too

Cod

Cream tea

Wine

Eggs Benedict and Cafetiere of Coffee for 2

Mature Cheddar Cheese

Smoked Duck Breast Salad

Eggs Benedict

Just Crumbs Left

Toffee Pudding with Custard

Wheelchair Accessible

"We love coming to Colchester for Tymperleys. It's always such lovely food. If you're visiting on a sunny day, the outdoor seating area is an..."

Henry Spurgeon

"As a girl who loves her food, I have been going to the places that I kept saying I'll go try but never did. So here we are at Tymperleys. And what..."

Justine Hogan

"A small oasis in the middle of colchester city. The cream tea is delicious, the rest of the menu is of high quality, the staff are friendly and..."

Andrew “Andy” Maclean

"Fantastic location. So beautiful in the morning when the sun shines through the windows.. Good to put your headphones on and work. Staff are happy..."

Daniel Li

"Had a great time at Tymperleys, suitable for a special occasion, but slightly on the pricier side I would think for what they offer. They do have a..."

Constantina

"This is my most favourite place, a hidden gem located in the heart of Colchester. Amazing old building with lovely grounds. The food is always good..."

Elena Meyers

"Nice ambience to have lunch in a heritage place (used to be a steward’s house of Duke of Norwich), and nice..."

Nicole Kwok

"Lovely hidden cafe in the middle of town that feels like being in the countryside. Glad we just stumbled upon..."

Philip Menown

"From yesterday. .jacket potato and cheese, coleslaw a little salad is a very delicious and a lovely the..."

robert Gosling

"We popped in here as we was walking past, particularly as we was talking about the old clock museum that used to be inside - curiousity got the..."

Andrew Cartwright

"Beautiful room and friendly staff. Soup would have been easier with a soup spoon rather than the tablespoon I was given (however I do have a big..."

J Brown

"This is a beautiful old building steeped in history. It is an oasis of calm away from the rain and shoppers outside. We had a full English and a..."

Kathie Jones

"Had the loveliest afternoon tea here this afternoon for my mum's birthday, gorgeous selection of sandwiches, loads of cake and 4 scones! With tiptree..."

sabrina luckman

"Lovely tearoom in the heart of historic Colchester. We needed somewhere for lunch and found this perfect spot nestled down an alley. Beautiful..."

Ryan-Alexander Noakes

Albatta

86/100 (2905 ratings)

"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 💯. Intact, I had a little too much fun and..."

Hauwa Saleh

Luna Rossa Pizzeria Italiana

"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 I’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

Chinatown Colchester

86/100 (2325 ratings)

Singapore rice noodles

Mussels in Black Bean Sauce

Sweet and Sour Pork

Sweet & Sour Chicken Balls

Beef

Orange chicken

Peking Duck Spring Rolls

Chicken soup

Thai Style Sea Bass

Thai Set Meal for 2

2pcs Soft Shell Crabs with Chilli and Salt

Chili

4pcs Malaysian Charcoal Grilled Satay Chicken

Duck

5pcs Tempura King Prawn

Wheelchair Accessible

"We just got home from a family meal. The atmosphere was amazing. Food was sensational and staff were extremely friendly. We will be back soon. Would..."

Susan Doan Macpherson

"We had a lovely time here last night, food was very nice and so was staff, highly..."

Rita Hubbard

"Been 3 times already! Friendly and good value especially with the promo. Recommend the satay chicken and chow meins. Sunday buffet unlimited as long..."

Elizabeth Pinto

"Me, my son(3 years old)and my friend had a very nice lunch. The food was delicious and the service was fabulous. Highly recommend..."

Lorna Franco Moore

"Very comfortable environment. This is a unique restaurant with traditional food and friendly..."

Lesley Tang

"Thank you for the delicious Lunch and Homemade special dessert provided for us on Easter Monday. Delicious food without MSG. Comfortable environment..."

Lydia Tse

"Wow! Delicious food and lovely presented. Staff is very friendly and generous :-). I'll definitely be back. Thank you!..."

Paulina Sroka

"Very good food friendly service and fantastic..."

Chris Dalkin

"Really good fresh food with excellent service. Thank you so much..."

Leah Patricia

"Delicious food without MSG, comfortable environment and..."

Yew Lay Ching

"Amazing food..."

Gabrielle Louise Woolgar

"Best Tom Yum soup in Colchester. Very tasty and not too spicy. Just ask for extra chili if too mild. We tried the Sunday buffet which was very well..."

Henry Wai

"Amazing food, nice service, They made my friends birthday really special despite the last minute reservations. Would definitely..."

Fikun Sennuga

"Had table booked for 6.30pm for 4of us Staff were really lovely and friendly. Had mixed starters and main courses all of which were brilliant. ..."

Frances Griffith

"Food is always amazing. Great service. Lovely friendly family run..."

Edith Donovan

"We celebrate my sister's birthday today. We had special order the food and it was delicious 😋 😋. The service is brilliant and we definitely..."

lesley tang

"Lovely waiting staff and great options for vegans. This place had a nice atmosphere and I had a nice time. Would..."

Sendija Salma

"Absolutely fantastic food and service 😊 it was my dad's 80th birthday celebration and the waitress Ivy was brilliant, can't wait to go back again...."

Louise Martin

"Lovely waiter, attentive but not overbearing. Food was excellent - best prawn toasts..."

Wendy Hill

"Really enjoyed this place! Very friendly staff and the food was spot on! Will look to come back for..."

thomas colley

"Delicious food, and great service. Not at all crowded. Thoroughly recommended, about the best in Colchester. Still v good but only 1 other couple..."

Nn Bb

"Stumbled on this little gem by accident and so happy we did. Some of the best Chinese food I've ever tasted. All fresh and hot. Not greasy or heavy...."

Mark B

"A lovely evening with great food. Been a long time since we last visited but good to see it still great. We'll be..."

Sarah Bartlett

"Best dishes (In my opinion) pad Thai, twice cooked..."

Zoe Cocks

"Very good food. Wonderful..."

dawn jackson

"One of the best Chinese food in the area. Quality ingredients authentic flavours and kind service. Perhaps selection on buffet could be bigger and..."

K N

"Good food and the staff is friendly. Portions are the right size and interior is pretty..."

Lorenzo

"Not many 5 star reviews start with "they delivered my dinner an hour too early" - but ChinaTown made a mistake and sent our order out too soon. When..."

Christopher Smith

"This restaurant is amazing the food is so good . Staff are friendly. We went on a sat night it was really busy , we still got food on time..."

Sharon Cutmore

Fai's Oriental Restaurant

Lo Deng Beef in Black Bean Sauce

Salt and Pepper Spare Ribs

Chili

Seafood Crispy Noodles

Sweet and sour chicken

House Special Pad Thai

Salt and pepper squid

Wheelchair Accessible

"Really nice restaurant. The service and restaurant are amazing and my daughters love the fish. The food is also very good and their lunch menu is..."

David Green

"Really loved this restaurant. The food was delicious and authentic. The price was very reasonable. The service was quick, unobtrusive, efficient and..."

Nichola Jayne Brayshay

"Always use Fai's as a takeaway and sometimes dine in and have never been disappointed. Food tastes, nice, fresh and always hot. Highly recommended to..."

David Carley

"Loved dining here. Staff were very welcoming, kind & accommodating. Will definitely come..."

Sunita Magar

"I have been eating here for many years. Originally very good, it wen grough a period whn the food became quite tasteless. Happy to say that it is..."

Martin Henson

"The only place I go, when wanting to eat Chinese in a restaurant. Staff are friendly and accommodating.. just had my partners 30th in there.. booked..."

Chris Wheeler

"Food was superb, drink a little expensive, but then they all are, but really recommended for great..."

Ian Edwards

"I enjoyed everything about this restaurant, from the service, the price the decor and delicious food. I highly recommend this business and look..."

Wendy Jackson

"First time using Fai's Had a delivery which took a little longer than the text message said so I rang and a lovely lady apologized Ordered a set meal..."

Lesley Milner

"Good food at a reasonable price, most delicious..."

Richard Lyon

"I had a lovely meal today at Fai's Noodle Bar. The stuff was very friendly. Definitely will go back. Highly..."

Zinica Stefanescu

"Good quality Chinese restaurant for a takeaway. We have ordered through Just Eat several times and the food has been good - not too greasy - and..."

Andrew Faithfull

"Personally, I think the food is well cooked. The ingredients appear to be very fresh. The delivery has always been very prompt and the food hot. The..."

Stonecold Strats

"I was pleased. A huge menu, with more 'Singapore' options than I've ever seen - I'm a big fan of vegetable Singapore noodles - and lots more. The..."

Brian Hawkins

"Pleasant good sized restaurant with quirky fish pond and waterfall in the entrance to the dining area. Food quality was high with quick service...."

Stillwe Rise

"Family running restaurant, service spotless , food even..."

Robert Kwiatek

"Enjoyed their Lunchtime Express..."

Josephine Medrano

"Best Chinese by a long shot! Great portions, great flavour, great service! Staff are polite would highly..."

BikersWithGoPros

The Waterfront Bistro

86/100 (2202 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Lovely food and variety of menu to choose from. Will be our Thursday night..."

Elaine Watts

"Tried The Waterfront Bistro for the first time last night, it was absolutely amazing. Every dish was well presented and tasted divine. If you haven't..."

Sarz Anthony

"Just had our usual special chow mein (no beef) and fried chicken with mushrooms in garlic sauce. Loved it. Freshly cooked, very tasty and just the..."

adrian hutchings

"We had a lovely eat in Chinese meal at the Waterfront tonight. The prices are more expensive than our local BUT the portions are about twice as big...."

Pete H

"Decided to book a reservation last minute. Food was delicious, albeit a little pricey, compared to London prices. The set up of the restaurant is a..."

Jane Wheeler

"I have to say that I thought them a bit pricey but then the food is of outstanding quality and generous quantity. Delivered on time at a cost of..."

Shawn Reynolds

"Went with a party of five and we were all very impressed. A modest sized menu, but I see that as a good sign, and each of our dishes were excellent...."

Richard Harnwell

"Absolute amazing food , had a lovely Chinese eat in and it was delicious , all freshly cooked and the waitress was very polite and guided us through..."

Hope Lee-lazone

"Excellent mix of pub/cafe food (fish and chips, ham egg and chips etc) and Chinese dishes. Rib meat meltingly tender, satay chicken v good, chicken..."

Joanne Maloney

"Delivered a truly wonderful meal to us this evening. This is the first time we have ordered from here and we were so please with it, tasty and hot...."

Alan Went

"A really quaint and pretty little cafe opposite the boatyard. Even though the price was rather high, the food was excellent and I would definitely..."

Charlie Parks

"Popped in just before dinner time, still doing breakfast, so had coke and coffee, after our visit to radio caroline on the 9th August, staff very..."

brian taylor

"The food is delicious and freshly cooked. Definitely would recommend this restaurant to my..."

Cymmm

"A wonderful evening a charming host and probably the best Chinese food we have ever had anywhere in Europe .thankyou we will be back and recommend..."

david rogers

"This is the first order we placed with Waterfront Oriental and the food tasted great. I would recommend to anyone looking for the best tasting..."

Peter L

Greyfriars Colchester

86/100 (1436 ratings)

Accepts American Express

Seating

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Validated Parking

Wheelchair Accessible

Serves Alcohol

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Free off-street parking

Seaview Beach Diner

Gluten Free Salmon and Dill Fish Cakes and Chips with Peas

Fish and chips with mushy peas

Wheelchair Accessible

Parking Available

Free off-street parking

"One of the places still open on Sunday afternoon and evening. We had fish and chips and were not disappointed. Very well cooked chips - crispy crust..."

Sandra M

"Ordered sandwiches, fish and chips and burger and chips. All good quality (the chips were banging!) and reasonably priced. My only negative point..."

Mark Holmes

"Freshly cooked fish & chips (reasonably priced!), Friday treat to hubby and me. Great views by the..."

rbb

"I absolutely 💯 ♥ love coming here with my carer and having a lovely bite to eat at the cafe and they serve vegan meals now too. And its close to..."

Alison Tupper

"Friendly, nice quick food,next to the beach and the pretty beach..."

Justine Osborne

"Lovely fish and chips. Very busy, lovely service excellent coffee. Lovely outside eating area, doggies welcome. Good pricing, good..."

Amanda Harbour

"Visited here first time. Food was hot, chicken with curry sauce with chips could have had abit more chicken than sauce but other than that good, big..."

Melissa Jefferson

"We visited today as a group of 6 plus a set of twins. Were very well looked after. Superb fish cakes and great double cooked chips - highly..."

Chris Ascott

"Best fish, chips and sausage ever and keep up the good work and it's butter then Haverhill where I..."

david ingram

"Fantastic food and drinks. Very pleasant waitress and chef. All Covid-19 safe. Hand sanitiser available. Toilets open in cafe. Great cafe highly..."

David Howard

"We’ve never been disappointed every time we visited seaview cafe. We had cod and chips today, Chunky Cod and chips with great taste. We will..."

Ahmed Balogun

"Freshhh fish n chips. Marvellous people working..."

Subash chandra bose

"Great friendly service with good food and a great..."

Keith Gregory

"Hubbies fish and chips ...my jacket potato with chicken curry...top marks for..."

Diane Downes

Half Butt Inn

Sticky Toffee Pudding

Free off-street parking

Wheelchair Accessible

"Loved this pub! Great beer garden with loads of space, football goals and kids climbing frames. Good home cooked and reasonably priced food. Very..."

Sarah McKee-Harris

"Great food ,great staff , great atmosphere and the beer garden is great for the kids ..."

Ryan Goodger

"30 ladies extremely well cantered for at my hen lunch. Brilliant food and service. Thank you so much...."

Sue Lissimores

"It's open again! Lovely pub with a huge beer garden complete with climbing frame for the kids. We went once before but they were shutting down so I..."

The Taster

"we were the only ones in at around at the time (13.30) ish. they allow well behaved dog's which was great. food was good .beer good, staff..."

Peter Holman

"Just had a really good lunch, very tasty and reasonable prices. Bacon + brie sandwich for me and delicious steak + ale pie for my girlfriend. Highly..."

Petr Lasko

"If you're in the mood for a mouth-watering burger, this pub is a must-visit. The burgers here are simply fantastic. Every bite is bursting with..."

Harry Bellamy

"Went to this pub. Excellent place and hospitality by Paula and Bekky (manager) had made our experience good. We ordered children menu and the kids..."

chetan velicheti

"Friendly staff, great tasting food, great portion sizes at a good price. Lovely beer garden as well will be back with the..."

Lee O'Donoghue

"Friendly staff, basic but great menu. Portions are good and meals all very..."

Marian De Jesus

"Went there to see if they were showing the West Ham game and was told they did not have Sky, still had to pint of Guinness, which was very good. I..."

Mick Tevenan

"Came here for a meal as we were staying in the area. It was lovely. The landlady was so friendly and polite and the service was really quick. Food..."

Emily Ashford

"Very nice pub with a lovely carvery at very good value. They were able to book us in at short notice after another pub cancelled our booking and..."

Maria McLauchlan

"Great little pub will go back and visit again..."

Chris Langridge

"Amazing carvery, owners so friendly and a really nice atmosphere. Highly recommend, can’t wait to go back for another..."

Danielle Provan

"Wow what a massive change . New management lady called Jan & chefs food was very impressive, and full plates . Service was 5 stars ⭐️. Looking..."

Steven Smith

"Excellent Sunday Roast Carvery. Great garden area..."

Rob Brickman

"First drink in our new local, brilliant service, thanks for having..."

Emma Killick

German Doner Kebab

85/100 (1223 ratings)

The Original German Doner Kebab

The Coco Waffle Kebab

Coco Bread and Kebab and French Fries with Cheese

"Went here with my boyfriend and O MY GILLY GOODNESS. This hits the spot, 10/10. We both got a boss box and originally thought it was a bit spenny but..."

Hannah Liddamore

"The food is always delicious here, top quality service and very clean. The girl on the counter, I believe her name is Sakshi, was excellent at..."

Matt Zan

"Amazing food, excellent service, well worth the price and the staff here are real with you not some drones forced to work it’s clear they enjoy..."

John Palmer

"So impressed with their food and packaging. Ordered 2 times and amazed with their food and its taste. Boss box deal is too big that I do not think..."

Büşra

"Stopped in at the establishment today, after seeing reviews on instagram. I went for The Coco, served in a coconut infused toasted waffle bread, I..."

Joe Mclean kebabwrapsbaps & lilyzchilliz

"I really like the vibe at Doner Kebab, Colchester. Also, one of the staff (Calum) is very helpful and nice to costumers...."

Lorraine Joy Romero

"German Kebab always my favourite love there bread compare to normal kebab shop ,and kebab comes with all the salad and sauce ,go for original GDK..."

mamun shamsher

"bloody beautiful, literally come here every time i come town, the best doner box with..."

Deimante Sirvinskaite

"This has become our new favourite place, the food is always great and not overly fatty. The staff when I have been in are always very friendly and..."

Alice Liddell

"Very nice place and the customer service was great. Polite and helpful staff..."

Gulam Choudhury

"The spring rolls are amazing! The "OG" Kebab was delicious and a generous amount for one person; and the bread was fantastic ...Sadly the portion of..."

Tim T

"I am a vegetarian And the veg burger here was amazing. I have also tried chesse jalapeños poppers which were good too. Being a vegetarian finding..."

Upasana Chamaria

"Their quesadilla mixed chicken and beef is a must try! Their meat is super!! This new kebab restaurant is so perfect and its location in the middle..."

April Smith

"Having moved from Germany (Munich) very recently I knew that something I would miss was my favourite street food: the döner kebab. Fortunately I..."

Felipe Maldonado

"Really fresh and delicious food in a clean friendly..."

Aiyana Beisley

"Very tasty food, the staff working there where great, I really enjoyed my chicken donna kebab..."

Robert Mooney

The Fat Cat

85/100 (2641 ratings)

Gin Tonic Various Beer

Roast Beef

Camden Town Beer

Lamb

Margherita Pizza and Goats Cheese Spinach and Caramelised Onion Pizza

"My first time at the Fat Cat, and it was nice - loads of options for drinks, and if you go at the right time they do food as well. The place isn't..."

Andrew Cartwright

"great place owned by even greater people, thanks for always being kind & i'm glad to see the place doing better now, will be back to visit soon :)))..."

TBE Supervisors

"Definitely the best pub in colchester. Staff are very nice and has a great atmosphere. 100%..."

Fred the great

"Lovely pub, great service and wonderful food. Top..."

Adam Winchester

"My partner and I went in last weekend to try out their new pizza oven and it was amazing, by far the best pizza I've had! Could tell it was all..."

Caitlyn Cross

"My partner and I went to the Fat Cat to try out the new pizza oven and it was honestly the best pizza I've had! you could tell it was freshly made..."

Nicole Allen

"Delicious Sunday lunch, the food was amazing. Friendly staff and a great atmosphere - we will be..."

K

"Great real ale selection in this cozy, welcoming..."

Greg Carter

"This really was an unexpected gem! Loved the selection of local beers. Atmosphere was very welcoming and the service was top notch. Will definitely..."

Nathan Caplan

"Great evening. Staff were friendly and had an amazing pizza. Great seasoning, made to request, fresh and quality toppings. It was delicious !!! Would..."

Karen Bailey

"Freindly pub with plenty of beer choices, however no stouts other than Guinness. Had a few local brews too. Came during pizza night, although pizza..."

James Lambourne

"Fantastic little pub on the edge of town, with more cask ale then you can shake a shakey thing at and at least 15 Belgium beers in..."

Graham Seal

"Lovely place, smart indoor seating and a nice new little roof terrace, too. Really nice landlord and bar staff, great selection of ales and..."

Richard Gott

"Love the Fat Cat. Good beer. Nice cosy pub with a good atmosphere. We had a good Sunday..."

Christopher Smith

"Fantastic Sunday roast. The barmaid, I think her name is Connie, was marvellous..."

Helen Mchugh

"Great selection of beers although a little on the pricey side. It's a small dinky pub with great modern character. The only downside was that the..."

Matt Smith

"First pint back in a pub and as always The Fat Cat did not disappoint. Great selection of beer, very hospitable and attentive staff/owner. All in..."

Matt Price

Pizza Hut Colchester

85/100 (1222 ratings)

Pizza Hut Restaurants

Large Pizza with Cheesy Bites

Wheelchair Accessible

"We booked a table yesterday as a birthday treat. We were served by Mark who was just fantastic! He was smiley, attentive, patient, he made a fuss of..."

Ruth Buschman

"Staff were lovely and friendly only downside to the meal was the salad bar has stopped serving pasta amongst other..."

Leanne Chapman

"Went there yesterday and the staff couldn't be more helpful. My youngest daugther is austic and the witness 'Amelia' couldn't of done more to resure..."

Mark Nixon

"Good food good service hadn't been to a Pizza Hut for years wasn't..."

Wesley Forsyth

"excellent food and amazing staff, deffo be coming again and..."

Kirsty Mayhew

"Absolutely amazing customer service I even had the luxury of having a drink offered whilst waiting for my takeaway. Ooo also every time I’ve come..."

Jonathan Nzore

"The team were great. I made a point of letting the manager know that the salad bar was the cleanest I had ever seen in any pizza hut ever. It was...."

Jason Partrick

"UK'S BEST IN EVERY WAY FROM ENVIRONMENT TO FRIENDLIEST SERVICE FROM WELL MANNERED STAFF AND CLEAN AMAZING DECOR AND..."

VIQAR HUSSAIN

"The team is amazing especially Ryan and the store manageress. We had a great time and really enjoyed our dinner. They both made sure every customer..."

Mona Siddiqui Shahid

"It was nice and quiet on a Tuesday evening at 8pm. The pizza's were so delicious and have improved greatly since our last visits. The secondary..."

Louisa Goldstone-Smith (4ContactUK)

"The service was great, the staff were on the ball and very helpful / friendly. The pizza was great, the salad was very fresh but I found the chicken..."

Mick Tevenan

"Havn't been to a Pizza hut in years and its changed so much as technology has moved forward. Booking a buffet slot was easy on the website Staff..."

Andrew Mackenzie

"Delicious as always. Polite, friendly staff. But not cheap for a quick lunch. We paid £20 a head but that was the buffet deal (drink & ice-cream)..."

Paul Kibble

"We visited today and was a great experience, the gentlemen who served us went above and beyond, he was very attentive, polite and seemed very happy..."

katrina wiggett

"I arrived with 2 very hungry children as soon as the restaurant opened at 11.30am and I was thrilled to find everything ready and waiting...."

Judith Burl

"First visit to a pizza hut and can honestly say I was really impressed. Bright open seating areas, friendly staff and a great atmosphere for the..."

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