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Rim Jhim Spice Indian Restaurant 6 Villa Rd, Colchester
Rim Jhim Spice Indian Restaurant
Indian • $$

Rim Jhim Spice Indian Restaurant

6 Villa Rd, Colchester

Phenomenal restaurant. Incredible value for such high quality food. Buffet was amazing for only £17! Vegetarian in our party was treated amazingly too, with staff ensuring they had dishes available and did not feel excluded. Would highly recommend.

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  • Superb278 Reviews 4.8
Dog and Pheasant 24 Nayland Rd, Colchester
Dog and Pheasant
Pub • $

Dog and Pheasant

24 Nayland Rd, Colchester

Popped in after hospital appointment
What a lovely find service was very good and food was very enjoyable will definitely recommend this place
Well done

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  • Superb419 Reviews 4.7
Maharani Indian Restaurant 102 High St, Colchester
Maharani Indian Restaurant
Indian • $$

Maharani Indian Restaurant

102 High St, Colchester

I treated a friend recently for her birthday and the meal was quite enjoyable. We shared the vegetable platter for two as a starter. For the entrées, my friend ordered a salmon dish and vegetable side while I ordered the lamb bhuna and basmati mushroom rice. We both ordered the garlic naan bread.

What made the evening extra special was that the staff gave my friend an extra large Cadbury chocolate bar as her birthday gift.

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  • Superb402 Reviews 4.7
Ci Voleva 34 Osborne St, Colchester
Ci Voleva

Ci Voleva

34 Osborne St, Colchester

Amazing Italian restaurant! The customer service was impeccable, it was my friends 23rd birthday and they were so accommodating. Gluten free pasta with a personal touch. Thank you again!

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  • Superb125 Reviews 4.9
Pavilion Restaurant 20-21 Middleborough, Colchester
Pavilion Restaurant
Japanese • $$$

Pavilion Restaurant

20-21 Middleborough, Colchester

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
I don’t often leave reviews, but this one is deserved.

We had an amazing night at Pavilion, and a huge part of that was Sonia. She was absolutely brilliant from start to finish. The music was so cool, the table service was spot on, and her energy was just unreal.

She genuinely lifted the vibe of our table — we were on a double date and all four of us said the exact same thing afterwards. Her presence, attitude and attention made the whole night feel special, not forced or scripted, just good fun with great music and great service.

Honestly, Sonia made the experience. If you’re coming here for a night out, you’re lucky if she’s hosting your table. We’ll definitely be back

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  • Superb434 Reviews 4.6
The Pitta Culver St E, Colchester
The Pitta
Greek • $

The Pitta

Culver St E, Colchester

Phenomenal food, I always get something here when I'm visiting Colechester from Scotland and I can honest say it's a highlight of the trip.

Brilliant authentic greek food, fast friendly service and extremely well priced, 100% recommended.

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  • Superb101 Reviews 4.9
The Three Horseshoes 74 Church Rd, Fordham, Colchester
The Three Horseshoes
Bar • $$

The Three Horseshoes

74 Church Rd, Fordham, Colchester

Wow, our dinner tonight was absolutely flawless. Arancini + Haddock Fritters followed by Filet of Beef by everyone in our party. Our only complaint was that two meager slices of filet is very scant for £30+, even for a gourmet gastropub. Nevertheless, we will definitely be back! It's wonderful to see an independent, ambitious restaurant like this flourishing.

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  • Superb179 Reviews 4.7
Yachtsmans Arms Brightlingsea 35 Waterside, Waterside Marina, Brightlingsea, Colchester
Yachtsmans Arms Brightlingsea
Pub • $$

Yachtsmans Arms Brightlingsea

35 Waterside, Waterside Marina, Brightlingsea, Colchester

Dined here whilst on holiday and will definitely be returning the staff are attentive and will give genuine recommendations. The food was incredible we had starters , mains and desserts all where fantastic. Price is a little bit higher than what you would pay in the surrounding area but is well worth the money I would highly recommend trying this place out.

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  • Superb176 Reviews 4.7
Koryu 34 Osborne St, Colchester
Koryu
Japanese • $$

Koryu

34 Osborne St, Colchester

Restaurant was clean and inviting, Hannah our server was wonderful and attentive! Food was absolutely delicious, we had tuna nori, chicken katsu and beef donburi. Would recommend visiting this place if you are in Colchester.

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  • Superb120 Reviews 4.8
Kintsu 11a North Hill, Colchester
Kintsu
British • $$

Kintsu

11a North Hill, Colchester

This is a seriously hidden gem!
You come out the back of the NCP and you are on top of this amazing venue.
You soon realise that there are three staff, chef, a sous and the front of house staff member. There are around 18-20 covers and its a well appointed venue with comfortable seating.
The greeting and service were very friendly and informative. Each course was quite subtle in flavour and stunningly presented. The flavours were superb and beautifully balanced too.
Its a great experience worth the hours drive In each direction.
I strongly recommend this restaurant. Do try the 7 course taster menu. Its great value and really tasty.
My highlight was going to be the pork and then came along the yuzu and I was totally SOLD!
Had a great chat to chef, what a nice guy really committed to his art!
Nice clean toilets upstairs.

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  • Superb106 Reviews 4.8
The Olive Branch 1a Station Rd, Wivenhoe, Colchester
The Olive Branch
Vegan • $

The Olive Branch

1a Station Rd, Wivenhoe, Colchester

10/10 coffee. Popped in for a take-away. The shop was really busy but the nice guy behind the counter still fitted me in for a coffee. And wow I’m glad he did, probably one of the best oat cappuccino I’ve had in a long time!

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  • Superb106 Reviews 4.8
Bella Pais Saint John's Street, Colchester
Bella Pais
Greek • $$

Bella Pais

Saint John's Street, Colchester

Bella Pais certainly lives up to its fantastic reputation! The portions are absolutely ginormous, but the quality is every bit as impressive. Everything was delicious, and the steaks were cooked to perfection, accompanied by homemade sauces that were simply divine.
The rumours are true—the service is top-notch, the food is outstanding, and the portions are incredibly generous. What more could you possibly ask for?
Thank you to the whole team for an amazing dinner. We loved every moment and will definitely be back
Tony &family

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  • Superb143 Reviews 4.7
Dr Chippy's 3 St Botolph's, Colchester
Dr Chippy's
Fish And Seafood • $

Dr Chippy's

3 St Botolph's, Colchester

It was really reasonably priced.And it was really good food.The only problem at all was the fact that they kept the skin on the fish. Other than that, I would have highly recommend it

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  • Superb234 Reviews 4.6
The Chapel Inn 4 Market Hill, Coggeshall, Colchester
The Chapel Inn
Pubs • $$

The Chapel Inn

4 Market Hill, Coggeshall, Colchester

Bright spacious country pub serving a 6 star Sunday Roast with a seriously supreme Yorkshire Pudding. Perfectly presented with rich gravy, roast tatties and vegetables.

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  • Superb141 Reviews 4.7
The Centurion 66 North Hill, Colchester
The Centurion
Pubs • $$

The Centurion

66 North Hill, Colchester

Visited with family. Staff was very helpfull considering we needed wheelchair acess, food was great, a bit expensive but well worth it. The cocktails however the 2 for 1 ... dont get fooled are two of the same not pick and choose. Overall we had a great experience.

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  • Superb192 Reviews 4.6
The Old Crown Lodge Rd, Messing, Colchester
The Old Crown
Pub • $$

The Old Crown

Lodge Rd, Messing, Colchester

Pukka food and very reasonably priced!! Stopped in on our way home after a day trip to Colchester zoo. The staff are very friendly & the food was excellent.
Highly recommend the chicken roast.
The black pudding stuffing is unreal, as is the cauliflower cheese and the rest of the meal. Proper heart-warming food. I had the mint-pea soup for starter which was lovely and for afters I opted for the delicious Easter lemon mousse cake. It did not disappoint! Very light with a nice zing from the raspberry sorbet. I didn’t think I had room for more food after the main but the lovely waitress assured me it wasn’t too heavy and I’m so glad I listened to her. Best 3 course meal I have had in a very very long time

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  • Superb121 Reviews 4.7
The Railway Tavern Kelvedon 182 High St, Kelvedon, Feering, Colchester
The Railway Tavern Kelvedon
Pub • $$

The Railway Tavern Kelvedon

182 High St, Kelvedon, Feering, Colchester

We enjoyed a lovely time here together. We had chosen as dog friendly, it certainly met that expectation. Staff were all super friendly. There was a bit of a wait between starters and mains, but this suited us, but, a guy came out to us to apologise for the wait. The food was very good on the whole, but a couple were found to be not very hot. This was a shame, as most were excellent, maybe a timing factor to get all meals out at same time.

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  • Superb187 Reviews 4.6
Yak & Yeti 14 Magdalen St, Colchester
Yak & Yeti
Indian • $$

Yak & Yeti

14 Magdalen St, Colchester

Wonderful food - full of flavour. Attentive service, great atmosphere. All freshly cooked to order. Will definitely visit Asian. Thank you for a wonderful evening

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  • Superb185 Reviews 4.6
Artilleryman 54-56 Artillery St, Colchester
Artilleryman
Pub • $$

Artilleryman

54-56 Artillery St, Colchester

Started visiting this pub a few months back and have to say its one of few pubs I enjoy going too. The staff are all so welcoming and friendly and you always have a good night there. I look forward to every visit. Keep up the good work Team Tilly ❤️ xxxx

  • Superb84 Reviews 4.8
The Hare and Hounds Crayes Green, Layer Breton, Colchester
The Hare and Hounds
Bar • $$

The Hare and Hounds

Crayes Green, Layer Breton, Colchester

Great restaurant area with polite helpful and friendly staff — real family oriented vibe. delicious food with top quality ingredients. Will definitely be returning!

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  • Superb112 Reviews 4.7
Piccolo at 42 North Hill 42 North Hill, Colchester
Piccolo at 42 North Hill
Italian • $$

Piccolo at 42 North Hill

42 North Hill, Colchester

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Piccolo at 42 North Hill is an absolute delight! From the moment you arrive, the charming and welcoming atmosphere makes you feel right at home. The menu features a fantastic selection of Italian dishes, each bursting with flavor and beautifully presented. The staff are attentive, friendly, and go above and beyond to make every visit special. Every detail, from the cozy ambiance to the high-quality ingredients, reflects true care and passion. Piccolo at 42 North Hill truly deserves every one of its five stars!

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  • Superb171 Reviews 4.6
Preto Colchester 59 High St, Colchester
Preto Colchester
Brazilian • $$

Preto Colchester

59 High St, Colchester

Lovely food and great service it’s my favourite restaurant in town they also offer discount for nhs staff which is great as my friends come all the way from Bury st Edmunds to Colchester as I always argue they can get a discount in preto where I live ☺️

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  • Superb354 Reviews 4.5
Crazy Chef 81 The Cmns, Colchester
Crazy Chef

Crazy Chef

81 The Cmns, Colchester

Great place for food, really friendly staff, chicken Shish is great, chips are undeniably some of the best in Colchester - of which you’re given a teeny portion of to enjoy whilst you wait, amazing, wish I had come here sooner!

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  • Superb80 Reviews 4.8
Dog and Pheasant East Mersea East Rd, East Mersea, Colchester
Dog and Pheasant East Mersea
Pub • $$

Dog and Pheasant East Mersea

East Rd, East Mersea, Colchester

Lovely dog friendly pub.
The food was delicious and the staff were fantastic!
Thank you for hosting my Mums birthday dinner, we had a great time ❤

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  • Superb153 Reviews 4.6
The Britannia & Gurkha Restaurant & Bar 42 Meyrick Cres, Colchester
The Britannia & Gurkha Restaurant & Bar
Bar • $$

The Britannia & Gurkha Restaurant & Bar

42 Meyrick Cres, Colchester

Lovely place. Genuine pub with great staff. Really interesting to see the history (it's everywhere you look on the walls). Good selection of beers etc. The curry was a spontaneous choice... It was amazing, we've been back more times than we should admit (walking past other pubs to get to it).

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  • Superb102 Reviews 4.7
Bambu Vietnamese 95 Quayside Drive, Colchester
Bambu Vietnamese
Vietnamese • $$

Bambu Vietnamese

95 Quayside Drive, Colchester

Food was cooked to perfection, delivered promptly to the table, the servers were kind, approachable and checked in regularly. Atmosphere was lovely, definitely will be coming back!

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  • Superb152 Reviews 4.6
Miseria e Nobilta' 11 Queen St, Colchester
Miseria e Nobilta'
Italian • $$

Miseria e Nobilta'

11 Queen St, Colchester

We had lunch here on a Saturday. This restaurant has great decor, almost feels like an Italian restaurant you’d expect to experience in Italy. The service was 10/10. Very attentive staff. All three courses came out in a decent time, piping hot food and very tasty. The mussels were so fresh ! The calzone was amazing also. Far better than the “mainstream” Italian restaurants in town.

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  • Superb139 Reviews 4.6
North Hill Noodle Bar 2 North Hill, Colchester
North Hill Noodle Bar
Chinese • $$

North Hill Noodle Bar

2 North Hill, Colchester

It’s very fair priced (for the UK), the restaurant is clean and well presented. The staff are nice and polite and the atmosphere is good.
The food is very well presented but lacks depth, flavour and fragrance making it a typical English noodle bar.
I think it would be better if it swayed more towards either Vietnamese or Thai and have some true signature dishes from those countries.
The food is fair (some dishes far better than others) and the prices are cheap in comparison to other local restaurants.
Overall worth a visit

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  • Superb250 Reviews 4.5
Angel Inn Stoke by Nayland Polstead Street, Stoke-by-Nayland, Colchester
Angel Inn Stoke by Nayland
Bed & Breakfast • $$

Angel Inn Stoke by Nayland

Polstead Street, Stoke-by-Nayland, Colchester

Absolutely stunning and a fantastic location sitting in the beautiful English countryside. My new favourite place to dine in Essex. Fabulous well thought out tasting menu created by Ruben and his team. I enjoyed my experience so much it led to a return visit the following month. Enough said! Very well catered for a friend with dietary requirements too. Lovely wine list which I hope to see continue to evolve. My highest praise. Already anticipating my next visit.

  • Superb131 Reviews 4.6
Peldon Rose Inn Colchester Road, Peldon, Colchester
Peldon Rose Inn
Pubs • $$

Peldon Rose Inn

Colchester Road, Peldon, Colchester

PROS
- The Sunday roast was almost perfect, generous, well cooked and full of flavor. They serve 2 sizes priced separately but the small portion size is more than enough for the typical customer.
- The vegetables were the freshest I've ever eaten in a pub: well cooked, vibrant (the kale was still lovely green) and tasty.
- The meat was tender and the gravy rich without being heavy.
- The kids menu includes actual fresh pub food and not frozen supermarket food (like pieces of lovely battered cod cooked to perfection instead of fish fingers).
- The pub has a warm, cozy, traditional feel that makes it ideal for a long Sunday lunch.
- Grounds are well kept.
- Service was friendly and relaxed, and it is a lovely stop on the way to or from Mersea.

CONS
- Nothing significant to note.

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  • Superb125 Reviews 4.6

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