The best Crab in Colchester | Sluurpy updated in April

"What a great experience, it started with helpful e mails from them. Arrived there and managed to park right outside. Went in and from the start the..."

Helen Davies

John Riley

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

Sophie Barnett

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

Kim King

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

Tom Harris

Il Padrino

87/100 (1026 ratings)

"Fantastic restaurant! Food top notch, choice & variety of dishes uncountable, every dish cooked fresh, unique Italian flavours all at great value for..."

Dayle Glanvill

"Not the first visit here and as always never disappointed .The food atmosphere chefs and staff are fabulous ! Thank you had a great Friday night..."

Looby Lock

"What a gem of a place. Food was excellent, waitresses very friendly and attentive Highly..."

Joy Foyle

"Food is fantastic and portions are very generous. Duck was cooked perfectly and they didn't scrimp on the crab in the crab taglatelle. Highly..."

Wesley Bowen

"Myself and my husband turned up this evening without booking, however the friendly staff fit us in with no issues. Absolutely stunning food, and..."

Michelle Elle Kaye

"Amazing place- The staff are friendly and helpful and super attentive. The food was absolutely top class and prices competitive. Had a wonderful..."

Tanya Smeed

"Another great meal. I was brave and tried chicken liver starter and it was fantastic. Fillet foie gras was also excellent. We will be back..."

Jason Reavell

"Absolutely gorgeous food, great service, lovely wine, best restaurant in Colchester ⭐️..."

Anneica Azuike

"Amazing food and great service !! Higly recommend..."

Rebecca Dragos

"Been here several times (infrequently as I don't live very close), but it is always top notch food, nicely presented, top quality and the restaurant..."

Ian Blackmore

"Family owned. The chef is brilliant, he’s always there and everything is made under his supervision. Make sure you sit in the lower floor, best..."

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

West Mersea Oyster Bar

87/100 (4312 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Best place in Essex seafood platter was delicious � a must for anyone also best fish and chips in Essex..."

Vikki J Light

"Booked a table via Facebook msg, for Mother’s Day,from start to finish I can not fault this place. 10/10 for service, food,atmosphere, everything...."

Angela Barker

"Amazing food fantastic staff 5⭐️🌟✨the sea food platter and the scampi mouth..."

Louise Larney

"Love this place . I like to enjoy a beautiful fresh juicy lobster & oysters on my birthday . The quality is always excellent and well worth a 45 mile..."

Emma Curtis

"First time here yesterday. Wow loved it. Spoilt for choice with the menu so as a family we had a bit of everything. The lobster was to die for. I..."

Abigail Rawlinson

"Amazing food amazing friendly staff, have been several times and has always been spot on, such a wonderful choice of fresh..."

Mark Guest

"Just had lunch at the Oyster Bar, was by far the best fish and chips I’ve tasted in a long time served by very friendly..."

Wendy Keel

"Perfect place to enjoy some seafood whilst watching the sunset, service very quick and the food is..."

Jenna Griffiths

"Absolutely great food and very polite staff, highly..."

John Bussell

"Food is delicious. This extremely popular fish restaurant is basic in style. top of the class in everything that matters - food, staff, service etc...."

Andy Clark

"I think it’s the best Restaurant on Mersea, Thanks Sel and..."

David Rollinson

"The food is amazing would highly recommend it. Staff are really efficient and..."

Debbie Saville-Richardson

"Love love love this place have been many times you won’t get better seafood..."

Susan Tuttlebee

"Very nice restaurant! Excellent food and view of seashore, sunset! The oyster is very fresh. It's my first time eating fresh oyster without any..."

吴赟

"We went late October and it was a beautiful day so we had a wait a while for a table outside (we also had our dog with us so outside was the only..."

Ondi Arisera Tongchaitanawutti

"Super fresh, generous portions, great value and unpretentious. Can’t ask for anything more! My girlfriend and I came here on a day trip from..."

Marty Smith

"Nice location on a sunny day. Service was quick and friendly. We choose from the specials. I had a crayfish and salmon salad which was well presented..."

John Martin

"The best oyster and seafood in Mersea and Colchester.. Eating it fresh and and sitting by the beach and enjoy the view.. what a COMBO! Staff and..."

Lois Eunike

"Been there Sunday July 17th, 22. Good waiting time to be seated, good and fast service. The food was amazing, everything was fresh and the prices..."

Mihai Boghiu

"What a treasure! We had a fantastic lunch here. The oysters were superb, fish platter fresh and plentiful and staff friendly. Red velvet cheesecake..."

Karen Law

"They need to have a bigger restaurant and car park as it can be crowded at times esp summer.Apart from that food was awesome 😍👌.Great host and..."

Ani Masivou

"Had to wait (about 30 mins) for our orders and it wasn't that busy. The seafood platter is still worth the trip every now and then. The parking can..."

rbb

"Lovely food, very busy, people were lining up to sit outside!! Nice staff as well. Look forward to them opening the out door seating area so we can..."

Nikki Roy

"Lovely little no frills eatery. Enjoyed a late lunch of Colchester Native Oyster & fish and chips, washed down with a nice bottle of Shiraz. Sat at..."

Salsa

"1st visit with Essex friend who's been going for decades. You look at the photos & decide. Fab food, prices, service, location & vibe. Do..."

Jay Dave

"Sosososo fresh seafood that they provide here!!! You can have the finest quality of multiple options of seafood here, the oyster is outstanding,..."

RTK

"This place is brilliant. Excellent food, wonderful staff & it's value for money. If you love seafood then you have to visit this place. Visit this..."

Mark Yee

"Came here during May bank holiday. Glad it was great sunny weather. Queued about 10 minutes before managed to get a seat by the terrace outdoor area...."

Felix Gan

"One of Our family's favourite place to visit to eat out when in West Mersea. Lovely place polite waiting personnel. The freshest fish 🐟 ever..."

Judit T

"Had the sharing platter for £17.50. It was pretty good, wait wasn’t too long and staff were very friendly. Restaurant overall was a bit..."

Emily Kapllani

"a nice rough and ready place down on the sea front. Rougham and ready is not a bad term! you get a good wooden table and chairs, there's no ice for..."

Elmsy

The Treble Tile

Greyfriars Colchester

86/100 (1436 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Serves Alcohol

Parking Available

Free off-street parking

Accepts American Express

Bill's Colchester

85/100 (3588 ratings)

Bills Flower Pot Dessert

Salad

Crumbed Halloumi Sticks

Fish Finger Sandwiches

Bacon and Maple Syrup

Poached Eggs Smoked Salmon

Wheelchair Accessible

"I was impressed by the quality of the food and service. The restaurant has a cozy and inviting atmosphere that made me feel right at home, and the..."

Shubham Kamra

"Loved it! Amazing presentation of the dishes, excellent customer service and unique design inside. Quality of the food just simply outstanding. Rich,..."

Airė Vizbaraitė

"From the moment we walked in and were greeted by the Manager nothing was too much trouble! Super attentive service by smiling waiting on staff! Great..."

Andrew Cryne

"Great food. Fairly priced. Lovely staff. Manager clearly cares a lot about your experience with them. Only just discovered and already been twice...."

Mandie Holgate

"Went for a friend's birthday. They were so accommodating and friendly throughout the time we were there. Lovely atmosphere and love decor. Good..."

Pixi Pix

"Had brunch with my family on a Sunday morning. The kids menu was really good for the options and price. My wife had the garden platter and I had the..."

Sebastian Delgado

"What a lovely restaurant! Friendly staff with a warm welcome, the food was amazing, all set in a cosy relaxed atmosphere. My friend & I thoroughly..."

Jane Pearson

"Visually it looked great! Not the best breakfast I've had for the money. But overall I'm..."

James B

"Friendly staff, really amazing tasty..."

Z Studd

"Beautiful hidden gem for breakfast and brunch . My friend said it was the best breakfast she's ever had 😜 would highly recommend this place they..."

Tasha Andrews

The Swan Inn, Chappel

82/100 (2639 ratings)

Poached Egg Smoken Salmon and Avacado on Sourdough Toast

Sticky Toffee Pudding

Beer

Eton Mess

Full english breakfast

Smoked 5 Bean Chilli Nachos

Accepts American Express

Seating

Validated Parking

Table Service

Wheelchair Accessible

Serves Alcohol

Parking Available

Free off-street parking

"Had a flat tyre today after succumbing to a pot hole in the road not too far away. We went into this pub not knowing anything about the food. They..."

Wendy Clarke

"Had lunch with Mum here today & it's one of the best meals I've had in a long time. Mum had the Whitby scampi & chips, I had the sea bream from the..."

Diana Vaughan

"Not having been there for awhile we were a bit unsure but no worries, food was Excellent, very friendly staff , only moan was slow service but that..."

Barbara Ann Scully

"Went this evening and had the 3 course special menu with my husband and start of pepper and mushroom with pastry crust was delicious along with baked..."

Julia Prestney

"Lovely setting. Helpful staff. A good choice of menu and weekly set menu. Had a relaxed meal after a very busy day. My meal was cooked to perfection,..."

Brenda Walkden

"Great beer, friendly staff and chilled atmosphere- and dog friendly too- great place for a pit stop after walking the dog. Not eaten there yet but..."

Iain Wicks

"Lovely delicious food, lovely looking olde world pub with a warm contempery feel in a beautiful setting. Staff couldn’t be more helpful, we..."

Janna Louise Clark

"Great location, great food, great drinks selection. We sat in the courtyard on a sunny day. The lunchtime set menu was very reasonable and the food..."

Will Riley

"Great pub , great food , great staff , wide range of drinks, highly recommend..."

James Dyer

"Had a great meal Wednesday night. Wife and myself had no complaints at all. The food was hot and really good, the service excellent and the beer..."

Ray Mayers

"Very friendly staff nice Sunday lunch would recommend to other friends and..."

Debee Osborn

"Fantastic service and fabulous food. Nothing was too much trouble. Just lovely. Thank you guys was a lovely mothers day treat for my mum..."

Jackie Hawkins

"Have a lovely meal with the family and we were all made to feel very welcome, would definitely recommend the pork..."

Carl Denton

"This is the second visit over a couple of years to this pub/restaurant. Hasn't changed still as good as the first time. Friendly service, nice..."

Norman W.

"A lovely pub in a wonderful area with a good sized carpark. Having been recently fully refurbished inside this is a great place for a drink and..."

Paul Younger

"Stopped by last Sunday without booking, they were quite busy but still found us a table pretty sharpish. We had 3 mega mix roast dinners and a drippy..."

M B

"We were lost driving down country roads when we stumbled across this wonderful place. 5 stars are not enough. Not only was the food amazing but they..."

Jacquie Levy

"Amazing. The ribs and steak were very good. Two for one meal weekdays. Highly recommend this place for any occasion or just a casual meal..."

JLG

"Lovely place, looks like its just been done up. Food looked and tasted fantastic. The mrs has smoked salmon, avocado, poached eggs on sourdough..."

Charles. W.

"Outstanding service and food was delicious. Louise was lovely and friendly and the place looked beautiful. Will definitely..."

Elizabeth Harrison

"Definitely one of our fave places! Service, food and location superb and the owners and staff are friendly and welcoming. Menu is so good it’s hard..."

Sammy

"lovely pub in a great location, lots of outdoor seating for the summer months. been renovated inside since i last visited too. extensive food menu..."

Scott S

"First time at the Swan Inn for breakfast. set under the viaduct in a nice rural village. Breakfast was brought out hot with a nice cup of coffee..."

Barry Smith

"A lovely little restaurant just a stones throw away from the viaduct and Railway Museum. A wonderful atmosphere, delightful staff and as you cam see..."

Sean Campbell

"Just taken my lovely wife here for lunch, food and staff are amazing. The atmosphere is so wonderful, friendly, warm, didn’t want to leave. The..."

Steve Stares

"Booking is definitely advised if you want food. We were really lucky to walk in as it got really busy and I did hear staff say no more walk ins when..."

Cat Appleton

"I went in with my three dogs for dinner. I had the ceasar salad and they ordered from the dog menu. Everything was so amazing - they even served the..."

Carolyn Heslop

"absolutely wonderful restaurant i loved the food, atmosphere and the service. the food came extremely quick, not too busy so was a calm and relaxed..."

Jake

"Gorgeous experience with my partner. Food amazing! Delicious and plentiful. Atmosphere was lovely. The decor is great so lovely. The service was..."

Ms Martin

"What an amazing pub. First class food, best onion rings I’ve ever..."

Kip Hakes

"Fantastic meal out. Cute courtyard and lovely inside. The food was really lovely and fresh and tasted amazing. Staff were all really friendly and..."

Angela Sutton

"Had a great time here for a birthday recently. The pub is gorgeous, the viaduct overlooking the garden is really spectacular and there's plenty of..."

James Flynn

The Coast Inn

80/100 (6799 ratings)

Sweet Parsnip Soup of the Day

Wheelchair Accessible

"Although a frequent visitor to Mersea Island, never been in The Coast Inn before, just wandered past. Such a lovely little place to eat and watch..."

Deborah Elaine May Galvin-Law

"Visited today for father day so it was very busy and was impressed by the excellent service on such a busy day. Staff were friendly especially a..."

Clare Beckett

"Been going here for years but don't think i've ever left a review (please forgive me!) THE best food. The fish and chips is a total classic but..."

Chloe Lee

"The Coast Inn is a Great pub with good beer great food and wonderful staff all very friendly Great pub to spend a day..."

Roger Manser

"Great venue, food was fantastic pity some of the items on the menu had been sold out. Very good service. Friendly..."

Sandro De Nadai

"Could not fault the sharing seafood platter, didn't share much! Lovely be back for..."

Mhairi Bromwich

"Great location, lovely food, giant fish and chips and an awesome pan fried plaice. Really reasonable price...."

Jackie Leeming

"Great to be able to sit outside by the sea on a lovely sunny day & enjoy lovely fresh fish, & good, friendly service. Definitely..."

Beverley Wood

"It is a lovely place staff are really nice I enjoyed my scampi immensely good view at the front too liv shirl..."

Shirley Hamilton

"This place never lets me down. Food, staff, price , location. Win win. Don't ever change your..."

Jonathan Haslip

"Brilliant gem Staff very friendly and found us a table even though busy and we just took a chance on getting in.Lovely food and..."

Jenny Searle

"What a beautiful setting for really fabulous food! We could watch the sunset as we ate. It gets very busy and we were lucky to get a table but staff..."

Adam Bevan

"We had a baby shower here recently where we hired out the whole top floor and the staff were fantastic as well as the wonderful space. It was a..."

Alice B

"Amazing staff! We came last second without a reservation as our original choice of restaurant had the wrong hours listed. They took us in and..."

Nicole Goff

"Had a lovely first ever meal here, food was great!! And the atmosphere was relaxed and friendly. Sat upstairs on the balcony, had a great view. Staff..."

Zoe Stamp

"Visited the Coast Inn today for an early dinner by the sea. The location is great sitting either out front look out at the boat yard or inside, and..."

Grant

"Lovely lunch in the sun, lots of outdoor seating good quality food for very reasonable..."

chris harding

"Very welcoming with varied menu. The staff are attentive, helpful and knowledgeable. Food is generous and delicious. Atmosphere is cosy. Kids..."

Andy Moss CISSP

"Mid week lunch. We sat upstairs and out on the balcony. It was sunny and sheltered. The food was good and the waiting time..."

steve czuba

"Delicious seafood and lovely staff. Really good vibes too. Definitely recommend this for a nice meal with family or friends..."

Ban

"Really nice coffee and two of us had a light breakfast and I had toast and marmite. Very helpful staff. Sat outside with a lovely view. Picnic..."

darron welch

The Lexden Crown

79/100 (14766 ratings)

Slow Cooked Pork Belly

Slow Roasted Pork Belly

Green Thai Green Chicken Curry with Rice

Thai Swordfish

Beer

Cod

Sunday Roast Beef & Lamb

Nut Roast and Vegetables

"Met a friend for lunch today which was both our first visit here. You have to register your car to park. We sat outside in the marquee was very..."

Carolyn Hobbs

"We had a long wait for our drinks and meals but the manager explained he had a lot of new staff so it was understandable. The food was definitely..."

Terry Gosling

"I had visited the Lexden Crown a few times a few years back but hadn't been back in the last few years... until recently. We had some family visit so..."

Andrew Cartwright

"So in love with the Pizza here.. had the pulled pork one and it was fresh and tasty.. not only the good food but the staff were friendly and quick in..."

Lois Eunike

"Food was lovely and portion size was perfect. The staff were by far and away one of the best in Essex. They made us feel very welcome and enjoyed a..."

Craig H

"The team are fantastic, and very helpful. Really great food, relaxing but with fantastic outside covered area. Great choice of beer. I would..."

Christopher Steel

"A beautiful walled garden with plenty of benches and comfy seats. We ordered pork belly and nut roast. Food came relatively quickly and was..."

Jana O'Loughlin

"Friendly welcome and attentive service, good food - excellent burgers and tasty tiramisu. An unwelcome fly slightly spoilt the evening, but it's a..."

Richard Boyd

"Lovely friendly fun place. Family and dog..."

Rebecca Manship

"Nice spread put on in the outdoor marquee for a wake today. Good cross section of buffet food and drinks of various sorts to cater for what looked..."

Steve Mann

"We had my wife's 40th birthday party at the lexden crown tonight and wow we are so grateful to all the staff. What an amazing place. The host and all..."

Andy Dayman

"Vegan roast dinner was delicious- they even had vegan Yorkshire puddings! Only thing missing is as a vegan cauliflower..."

Janine Tompkins

"Went to a wake and our family and friends had a very cool outside area under cover, perfect for our gathering . The buffet was very tasty and staff..."

Sally Holt

"1st time visit had a delicious meal for valentines day, made to feel welcome.... however sadly not a real pub more of a restaurant feel... snug where..."

Jo Gillard-Nash

China Chef

78/100 (3691 ratings)

Chicken Balls & Chicken Chow Mein

Crab

Duck

Honey Roasted Spare Ribs

Chicken and Pineapple

Capital Sauce Ribs

Japanese Deep-Fried King Prawns in Breadcrumbs

Sweet and sour chicken

"Loved the experience. Service with a smile. Lovely ambience. The food was excellent and definitely value for money. Looking forward to visiting..."

Joy Jacob Thomas

"Excellent Chinese/ Asian restaurant on Crouch St in Colchester. Elegantly stylish this contemporary restaurant has excellent service and food. Would..."

Gareth S

"A privilege to come back to Colchester and experience one of the best run restaurants in Britain. The food of course is also top..."

Chris Kwouk

"Delicious and enjoyed a lovely vegan dinner- would be nice to have a specific vegan menu given out though as it was quite hard to figure out what was..."

Janine Tompkins

"What a lovely restaurant. The service is friendly, a warm welcome and free cloak room service. I had doubts add to whether the children would eat..."

Geoff Battle

"It’s the best Chinese you can get in Colchester, usually , o got many disappointments with Chinese in Colchester, delicious food genuine..."

BAHADIRKA KEN

"Other Chinese restaurants should bow their heads. Hard to get a table as so popular and quite right to. Lots of attentive staff. Food comes out..."

Thomas Collier

"Great food and for a coeliac, would recommend as I am and ordered of the gluten free menu, had no problem. They knew and understood coeliac and I had..."

Devina K

"Got a Gluten free takeaway here last Friday for my sister who is coeliac. The selection was great, with all the takeaway favourites available and..."

Richard Palmer

"Excellent service. Good for gluten free. Highly..."

Tofuman

"I recently had the pleasure of dining at China Chef, a Chinese restaurant that exceeded my expectations. The atmosphere was cozy and inviting, with..."

Mark Bishop

"We hadn't booked a table but they quickly accommodated us and the food and service was excellent well worth..."

Damon Purll

"We had a lunch meal for 9, based on set meal C. The food was well cooked and promptly served by very pleasant staff. The restaurant was nearly empty..."

Deek4 King

"A classy Chinese restaurant run by an experienced team. Food served here are delicious and the standard are excellent. Like the ambiance of the place..."

Benny T W Wong

"Perfect little Chinese restaurant, good and fast service and great..."

paul cockburn

"We have moved out of the area in the last year and China Chef is definitely one of the things we miss the most. Six of us enjoyed a ‘reunion’..."

Mark Paget

The Crown

Seared Fillets of Seabass

Haddock

Hot Beef Brisket on Sour Dough

Mushrooms in Cheese Sauce Bernaise

Cod

Burger

Chargrilled Lamb Koftas

Sticky Toffee Pudding

Double Chocolate Brownie

Wheelchair Accessible

"Came here on a recommendation and really pleased I did. This is a lovely country pub and restaurant, the menu isn't extensive but it doesn't need to..."

Fire 153

"We liked the location and decor very clean and welcoming. Party of four for lunch. On arrival pick and offered table by very pleasant and attentive..."

Robert Lodge

"Great food and a lovely relaxed atmosphere. Staff were attentive and friendly and the prices were very reasonable. Large menu to choose from and the..."

Steve gunter

"First visit, Friday evening, we loved our Lasagna & Sea Bass Mains, excellent value using promotional voucher. Wide choice of dishes from the menu,..."

Lee Williams

"This place was outstanding, beautifully decorated and extremely well kept. Staff were friendly and attentive. The food was cooked to perfection, i..."

becci fabri

"Why have I not come here before?? What a lovely find for girlies whom luncheon. We booked a table during the week and were offered a choice of..."

Ann-Marie Steele

"The food and the service was excellent it cost a fortune compared to witherspoons but the food is cooked to order and generous the crown is..."

John Barzey

"Delicious roast pork dinner, was cooked beautifully and the sticky toffee pudding was exquisite! Very friendly staff too, would recommend..."

Zoe Stevens

"Booked last minute to see family, pub is easy to get to and has a lovely vibe and is cosy! Great menu as it’s vintage inn, and the food was great!..."

Sammy-Jo Evans

"The whole experience was really good, have driven past a few times and kept meaning to go in and have lunch! Staff were great, made sure we had all..."

Mary Gilbert

"The service was great, the pub was quite quiet and there was a large seating area available outside in the sun. The service was very quick, and..."

Emilie

"Tried out somewhere new for lunch with my boyfriend as I’m kind of local to the area and have never been. On arrival the pub looked beautiful...."

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Favoloso

71/100 (4272 ratings)

Scallops and Lobster Tails

Crab

Duck Breast with Plum Sauce

Crayfish and Prawn Risotto

"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 doesn’t disappoint!! Service is impeccable, the food is delicious, the decor has a very authentic feel & you’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 �..."

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 � 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 I’ve ever had. Main sea..."

isabella sagnella

"Wow. Lived in Colchester for 5 years and no idea how I missed this gem. Great atmosphere and decor. Makes you feel like you are in the Med. Food was..."

Wiebo Grobler

"One of the best Italian restaurants in town. The food is delicious, the staff is extremely kind, and the atmosphere is..."

Joa A

"What a hidden gem. Fantastic food very tasty and authentic. Friendly staff, nice environment a bit pricey but willing to pay as food is..."

K W

"What a find! Right near the Mercury Theatre and ideal for a pre-show meal. We all had seafood and it was fabulous, scallops, king prawns, sea bass,..."

Julia Aves

"This restaurant is a true hidden gem in Colchester. Fantastic menu.... If you love your sea food, look no further. Definetly going back..."

Taz Khan

"5 easy stars from me, amazing tasty food, I had a dinner, was birthday one of my friends, freshly cooked food, everyone in group loved food, I..."

Ramzey PT

"Favoloso it was!!! A party of 14 of us decided to try this little jewel hidden in the middle of Colchester last Saturday evening and we were not..."

Lisa Lee

"Beautiful restaurant that is family run, delicious food and staff are super polite and friendly. Highly..."

Jade

"The best restaurant in Colchester for fish dishes. Lovely family run business. Hidden..."

Martyn Woodhouse

"Loved everything! The staff were great and helpful and the food was superb. I ordered duck breast with plum sauce and I just couldn't get enough of..."

Denise Yzobel Buenaventura

"Quite simply, great food but service slow and the boss needs to learn to..."

Chris Smith

"Loved this place for dinner. Had a nice chilled vibe while we were there. It was a midweek evening meal and probably about half full. Great service..."

Leon Langrish

Mimosa

70/100 (5516 ratings)

Grilled Mimosa Steak Burger

Salted Caramel Brownie

Wheelchair Accessible

"Been here at the recommendation of a friend, the food was good,had taste which is important, the waiting time was good, atmosphere was nice even if..."

Tzutzu Tzutzu

"I've eaten here a handful of time and it has been pretty average. I get the feeling there is a high turnover of young staff. However, I have also..."

VS

"Lovely breakfast . Quiet and shady outside. Lovely staff The only downside is the pre added service charge that we didn't..."

Lyndy Welham

"Great place for breakfast. Very relaxed and not busy and the cooked breakfast was huge! Gareth was very friendly and..."

Denise Black

"Third time I’ve eaten here this year, always midweek as I work locally for my business. The food has always been really good with good ingredients...."

Chris Muscroft

"This was our first visit and pretty much everything was great. The food was fantastic, the oysters were the best we ever had, loved the desserts,..."

Katarzyna Antonczak-Hammond

"Friendly, relaxed welcome. Extremely polite and helpful staff throughout. When we were asked if the food was to our liking, because I stated mine was..."

Carol Weldon

"Great restaurant with an incredible atmosphere. The decor is amazing, food quality top notch and the staff were wonderful. It's not a cheap night out..."

Stuart Mcclean

"Went here last night with my partner Lucy. Really enjoyed the food and would definitely recommend eating here. Food: Absolutely delicious. We both..."

George H

"The food was lovely but I have to say the waiter Gareth was even better. It’s so refreshing to be served food by someone who goes above and beyond..."

Lauren Ettritch

"Lovely late lunch/ early dinner at Mimosa. The burgers were great as were the drinks. We sat in a nice shady spot in the garden and our waitress..."

Eugenia Jackson

"Absolutely amazing find, the Sunday roast was spectacular, a large portion, exceptional quality and fabulous taste ans flavours. The serving team..."

Rajvinder Chana

"We eat out at a lot and hands down, this was the absolute best roast beef I've had out - ever. My photo really doesn't do the meal justice in any..."

Geri Allen

"Went to this lovely restaurant to celebrate my birthday with family. The service was absolutely perfect , very profesional and friendly .The lady..."

Saulius Puklevicius

Pavilion

70/100 (3466 ratings)

Chocolate and Bergamot Orange Brownie

vegetable spring rolls

Wheelchair Accessible

"I'd heard really mixed reviews from TA, Facebook and friends/family about Pavilion, but the menu sounded so good I really wanted to try it. Most of..."

Emma Rose

"Loving the new Pavillio, the staff were so friendly and showed us round, had bite to eat for lunch just a roll and a sweet in a jar delious , will be..."

Wanda Jeanette Williams

"Wow, from the minute you enter the building it’s design is our elegance. Food perfect and matched what it said on the menu. Bearing in mind it..."

Lady Lynnie Taylor

"Had a wonderful meal last night for my birthday. Beautiful restaurant and great food also lovely cocktails in the bar! Looking forwards to my next..."

Jennifer Handley

"Very nice decor with friendly service and food. Only issue I've found is that service is slightly hit and miss however with any new restaurant that..."

Michael Kennedy

"One of the best restaurants I've ever been to. The decor is so beautiful, the food was amazing and the staff absolutely lovely especially our..."

wendy jarrard

"I am obsessed with this restaurant. It is my favourite one from colchester at the moment. The vibe is classy and chic, the decor is beautiful and..."

Diandra O

"Always love coming to Pavillion, the food and vibes are always 10/10. I had my birthday meal on Saturday and it did not disappoint. A special thank..."

Rhea Gopaul

"Beautiful place, was here last month with my girlfriend celebrating my birthday and food was delicious. Excellent service from George, he was very..."

Gary Ho

"Food was wonderful and Customer Service was top notch. I give it to George(Staff) who sang me a happy birthday and made sure I enjoyed my Meal. I..."

Ononuju Sandra

"We went for a dinner for our anniversary and the food and ambience was fantastic. Gareth, who served us, was knowledgeable and gave us good advice on..."

Joanna Bansropun

"I absolutely loved this place, from the time I walked in and to the time I left, I could not fault anything. Staff were amazing, they made me feel..."

Ram Waltho-Brar

"Beautiful decoration Good food Nice music and atmosphere But the restaurant is empty. We were the only..."

Maan Qutub

"Honestly found this place was pretty special. Went here on a stag/hen do where we had a room booked. It was a Friday night and was fairly busy but..."

Alex Morgan

"So my wife and I selected the pavilion to celebrate our wedding with a lovely meal with two very close friends. Gareth made the dining experience..."

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