TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in United Kingdom - Updated November 2024

"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..."

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Mirra

94/100 (4007 ratings)

Mixed Kebab Karisik Kebap G

Ribs

Lamb

Mash Potatoes and Veggies

Turkish Pizza Lahmacun G D

Salad

Turkish coffee

Lamb Chops Kuzu Pirzola G

Wings

Moussaka

Karisik Sicak Meze 2 Falafel 2 Slices of Halloumi Cheese 2 Slices of Turkish Sau and Efes Draft Beer

Wheelchair Accessible

"What a great place, friendly staff and amazing food. Can’t recommend this place enough! We picked the menu for 5 and wow,..."

Richie Rouse

"Wow, what a wonderful evening. Both my Wife and I have eaten at Mirra 4 or 5 times now. The last of which was a party of 25 people on Thursday night..."

James Dykes

"Another amazing meal today. The staff are amazing as always as was the food! Thank you so much for catering for 20 of us - and also the birthday..."

Kerrie Barker

"I was absolutely impressed with Mirra restaurant in Colchester! Never tried anything nicer than that, lamb shish was melting in the mouth, absolutely..."

Saulius Puklevicius

"Calamari is to die for and the staff are so friendly. Cant wait to sample another..."

Tina Perkins

"We have walked past this restaurant a few times and always commented on how good the food that's being cooked smells! So we went for dinner here last..."

Diane Brown

"Fantastic food, brilliant service. Would highly recommend. Love this place, can’t wait to go..."

Kay Narciso

"Excellent food and Lovely accommodating staff Great atmosphere Would definitely..."

Linda Bonney Watson

"Popped in here after work, absolutely brilliant place. Food 10/10. Staff10/10 would definitely recommend. Can’t wait to go back already...."

Angela Barker

"Great service from attentive staff. Fantastic food, highly recommend this..."

Nikki Batt

"A group of 10 of us had an excellent meal in Mirra on Friday night - really tasty food, good service and a great atmosphere. Will definitely be..."

Lorraine Bailey

"Would highly recommend this clean friendly and fabulous Turkish restaurant we have been a couple of times and the food was outstanding will..."

Kathy Saich

"This was a great experience. Food was yummy... service was fantastic. I recommend everyone to check it out and share their experiences... we ordered..."

Shubham Kamra

"Absolutely satisfied and definitely worth the money! Food was amazing and the presentation was gorgeous both for drinks and food! Can’t complain..."

Bianka Toth

"We had a delicious meal at Mirra. The food and drinks were great, and the service was incredible, too. Perfect for dates and family or group..."

Riley Tang

"Amazing food, service and staff! Will definitely be visiting again..."

Fitness with Emmanuel

"The falafel and lentils soup were very tasty. And also everything that my friends ordered they loved, too. Definitely recommend if you love middle..."

Maria

"Nice atmosphere Friendly staff If you like Turkish food, this is one of the best in..."

Pegah Ghm

"So, this is the second time I am dining at Mirra restaurant and I said blimey , I haven’t written a review , have I? It was an excellent dine in..."

Amaka Njoku

"I have not expected it to be so lovely. From beautiful modern interior, to chef cooking in front of you. Friendly staff, delicious meal. We had a..."

Airė Vizbaraitė

"I and my wife had a dinner this evening in Mirra restaurant. We enjoyed every moment and the waiter has been great and friendly. We will definitely..."

Kem TURK

"Took my boyfriend here for a birthday treat as he loved the smells drifting out every time we've walked past. I'm so glad I chose this place as the..."

Amy Elizabeth Worsfold

"A really good meal at Mirra. The food and service were good. The atmosphere was good when we moved upstairs, but downstairs it was too noisy for us,..."

Rich Hunte

"The food was amazing, perfect portion sizes and super tasty. With complimentary bread and salad. Service was incredible, very friendly and happy..."

Michael Carey

"Mirra Restaurant - Colchester Second visit here - was great and will probably visit again when in the area. Decently priced and quality food...."

Shaju Bhai

"Totally enjoyed every moment I spent here. From the ambiance to the food and drinks. Even the music was..."

Zainab Awojobi

"Great evening! The best meal I have had for a long time. My Turkish Lamb Stew was absolutely first class. The Lamb had so much flavour and was lovely..."

darron welch

"The food is why we go to Mirra, which is so nice, the service is good and very attentive. Doors opened for you when you arrive and leave, only thing..."

Terry R

"This restaurant was recommended by a friend and I wasn’t disappointed. The portions are generous and filling. The food is full of flavours from all..."

Marina Homsi

Church Street Tavern

94/100 (2081 ratings)

Bellini and Old Fashioned

Scallops

Lamb

Prosecco with Raspberry

Prime Bone in Ribeye Steak

Accepts American Express

Seating

Table Service

Wheelchair Accessible

"We were there last Wednesday, and I can't do better than quote what my wife posted to her Facebook profile about our visit. "The chef at Church..."

Reg Webb

"Great staff who provide a lovely relaxed atmosphere in a lovely old building. Nice and varied beer wine and spirits menu along with lovely local..."

Bob Gillespie

"First time eating here and what a wonderful time we had. Just the 2 of us, loved the design and interior of CST. The staff were very helpful,..."

Kelly Wright

"Our favourites restaurant/bar in town. Fantastic food lovely staff, been coming here since it opened and never been..."

Barb Dafforn

"I came with friends for one of their birthdays, staff were great, food was amazing a great night all..."

Nicola Cross

"Had a fab evening with the girlies. 5pm-7pm cocktail time 🍹. Staff friendly and helpful. Great ambiance. Definitely recommend and will be visiting..."

Amanda Lynch

"Great staff & very friendly. Have eaten there before & it was excellent but didn't eat there yesterday just enjoyed a lovely pint of Spindrift in the..."

Darren Thackwell

"An absolutely lovely and tastefully decorated restaurant with the most amazing food. I celebrated my birthday there and could not be happier with the..."

Chaman Jassal

"My go to place for a good drink, service and..."

Paul Dafforn

"Best place in town to eat. Great staff, great food and wine, great decor....... What else do you need? 5..."

Mark Brazier

"Friendly staff. Good selection of beers. Loved the..."

Martin Preece

"First time visiting yesterday and it was lovely really very enjoyed the atmosphere fizz and..."

Vicky Radnor

"Very nice to be offered a vegan menu with lovely fresh choices. Both my starter and main were..."

Lisa Hiskey

"Best food I've ever eaten - I'll be back for..."

Kristen St Clare

"Had a fantastic night food was excellent and the staff are all on the ball thank..."

John Innocent

"A gorgeous roast dinner and cooked my beef through at my request. One of the best cauliflower cheese dishes I've have out. Only downside was the few..."

Megan North

"As an American experiencing my first "Sunday lunch," I have to say it was delicious. Nice portions and great drinks. Not bad for the..."

Patrick Turner

"OMG. So third time now we've been and somehow the food just gets better. Great decor and the service is quick and professional. Bonus being as soon..."

Wiebo Grobler

"Visited for a pre show drink, first visit, very impressed with the ambiance and decor, very comfortable seating and lounge bar music vibe. Nice..."

Lee Williams

"Always a great experience, the staff are always friendly and polite especially Tom in the restaurant. The food is consistently fantastic, using the..."

Josh Patrick

"On Michelin Guide - we were not disappointed. Great food and friendly..."

rbb

"Absolutely brilliant restaurant and dining in the centre of Colchester. Booked up with ease online. The place has a lovely quirky feel to it,..."

Duncan Cooper

"The food was great and the service very polite and welcoming. The beer selection was as expected, all keg or bottle, but some reasonable options...."

Andy Hoare

"We had a delightful evening last week. Superb atmosphere with great service from all of the staff , especially Alfie. The food was both inventive and..."

Barry Dedross

"Stopped here for a lunch in Colchester as we were passing though. The bar area is very cute with bench window seats, and allowed the dog in. The..."

Karlee Isham

Quayside Bar And Gurkha Restaurant

94/100 (1800 ratings)

Egg Noodles with Chicken

Gelato Antonio Sawberry Sorbet

"what can I say. apparently when this was a pub with previous owners it had a bit of a poor reputation. the road leading to it does not make you..."

Elmsy

"Old pub right on the end of Colchester docks by the river, next to what is still the industrial part. Small bar that serves the local community with..."

Phil Pleasance

"Cozy atmosphere and incredibly welcoming environment. The food is authentically Nepalese and the service is on point! I spent much of my time eating..."

Paolo Gazza

"Unpretentious,good tasty food and great prices. The young lady who served us was so attentive and polite.I have been back 3 times in two weeks for..."

Stephen Brooks

"Good authentic Nepalese cuisine! Excellent value for money with parking and friendly accommodating..."

rbb

"Really lovely hidden gem! I loved learning about Nepalese Gurkha culture and the food was amazing. The prices? Even better! 😍 I love supporting..."

Maria Armés

"Second time we've been. Really nice interesting food. Different to other Asian dishes. Lovely folk who run..."

Isaac Ferneyhough

"Fast and friendly service, the staff can’t do enough for you! The food is absolutely delicious, authentic Nepalese curries, rice, bread and so much..."

Beccy Lawrance

"Me and my partner visited here on a date night and loved it. The food was delicious and very well priced. It's not a fancy looking place which..."

Sarah Todd

"Stumbled upon this place last year. So glad we did. Have been back many times. Food is always good and the price is great value. The staff are so..."

Mary Ryan

Rim Jhim Spice Indian Restaurant

94/100 (1046 ratings)

"5star great atmosphere with great tasting food this is a top quality restaurant the staff are friendly and helpful if you like Indian food this is a..."

anthony shores

"Lovely food and great service have been a few times as a couple and with family have left pleased every time. Manager and his staff are brilliant..."

Simon Duke

"We had a nice meal here. Although the portions were not massive, what we did have was good quality, had great taste and came nice and hot. The staff..."

Neil Fitch

"Very warm welcome from the staff for our recent Sunday lunch buffet with friends. Good choice of the traditional starters and then good range of..."

Steve Mann

"What a lovely little place! Having visited several times to both eat in and take away I would never go any where else. The manager and his team..."

Catherine Mennie

"I went there with my fiance and our 3 children, 6, 8 and 10. Food was absolutely delicious and the service was Impeccable. All the staff were..."

ben hastings

"Polite, friendly and attentive staff. Beautiful food and would highly recommend. Pay for the quality you get. Got complimentary ice cream for being a..."

IG 200kyzza

"I ordered a takeaway via the online system from Rhim Jhim, had been past numerous times and would love to eat in the restaurant but with two kids who..."

Andrew Cartwright

"Great food. Lovely staff. Nice ambience. We will be..."

Neda Armour

"We've eaten here many times, the staff are so attentive to your needs. The menu is very varied and the flavours are incredible. We stopped by for..."

Graham Harper

"Top notch hospitality, great food at affordable price. What more to ask for :) One of our friends recommended this, so visited the restaurant with my..."

Punith Gowda

"First visit, Sunday Buffet. The restaurant is quite restricted for space, so the layout of the buffet was not ideal. The food was pretty good, but..."

Lee Williams

"Excellent service, outstanding food, absolutely perfect, nothing was too much. A lovely tipple at then end finished off a fabulous meal. We loved the..."

Sonia Caines

"We had such a lovely evening for our wedding anniversary meal. The food is delicious with lots of flavour and the staff are really friendly and..."

Katherine Darren

"Had an excellent meal at Rim Jhim. It was our first visit and we were not disappointed. Food was excellent and all the staff were very helpful in..."

Roamers Two

"Came for a meal whilst travelling. The food was absolutely beautiful. The staff were very welcoming asking our names and caring for our every need...."

Jade Turley

"First time we've tried this place & we were really impressed with the food. It was full of flavour. There's alot of touches that we enjoyed, the hot..."

Megan Cranfield

"Just had our first take away from here, as soon as I walked in, I was greeted by the staff and made to feel welcome. The gentleman asked if I had..."

George Gill

The Vineyard Cafe

Wheelchair Accessible

Serves Alcohol

Wine and Beer

Parking Available

Free off-street parking

"Food was lovely. Lost a star as there was an eye roll when we asked for salt and it was clear we were expected to get it ourselves from another..."

Nicola Harris

"Dined here a couple of times on our midweek break. Great menu choice, big portions and friendly..."

Jerry Clack

"I enjoyed a fresh cup of tea and a slice of cake here. Can be busy during sunny periods. Seating inside and out. Pleasent..."

davidsharpnine

"Great Sunday lunch, great service and Ian is an excellent..."

Robin Goslin-smyth

"Very good cakes and very attentive..."

Conversant Books

"Very good..."

Rebecca Heath

Leigh Williamson

Steve Fitter

Owen Hay

The Nourish Co

93/100 (2031 ratings)

Accepts American Express

Accepts Discover

Seating

Wheelchair Accessible

"Brilliant little find, friendly service, great food (the aubergine is something else �) and probably the best matcha latté I've had since Japan...."

Billy Hobbs

"Absolutely the best food place in Colchester. Everything is delicious and made with amazing ingredients. Can't rate this place..."

Gaby Wheelhouse

"This is the best food and community hub in Essex! Such an incredible vibe with beautiful people and wonderful food...."

Dawn Lucht de Freibruch

"I’ve just discovered this devine place to dine at lunch, oh my what stunning food! The hot pot of the day��Such a winter warmer! Thank..."

Harriet Taylor

"Fabulous place, fabulous food and a fabulous welcome. Always a pleasure lunching here and I do, often. �� vegan food rocks. So glad to be..."

Samantha Bubb

"I shall be returning for another amazing smoothie and to try one of the curries. I was scared to try something that wasn’t a burger bigger than my..."

Dan Ellis

"Yummy chilli with nachos and sausage roll. Also really enjoyed the breakfast porridge with coconut and cacao nibs. Each time I've left feeling..."

Nicole Martin

"Amazing food, sausage rolls, raw brownies, energy balls, all..."

Corinna Woolmer

"Love this place. Everything tastes so fresh and full of flavour! Great prices as well which is refreshing for a vegan cafe, very reasonable. Nothing..."

Tricia Faye

"Happened across this place by accident as purchased some artwork locally, lovely lady that runs it with excellent customer service. Fantastic food..."

Peter Redwood-Smith

"Amazing place to eat ! The staff are so kind .As for the food, it is..."

Beth Eaton

"Visiting Colchester looking for an independent cafe serving vegan food for brunch and came across this hidden gem. Well worth seeking out. They have..."

Jason Arthur

"Great place, warm, very friendly, calm atmosphere, an asset to the street. Good - Lots of plants. Wide variety of food selection of savoury and..."

Dan Ball

"The Nourish Co. is amazing! The smoked aubergine and cashew cream cheese sandwich is absolutely delicious. Their sweet treats are to die for. Amazing..."

Jessica Embrey

"Cozy and friendly place and 100% vegan..."

Sara W

"Amazing restaurant, the food is amazing, you can come here having a meal creating zero waste and the service is just excellent🌻 I strongly..."

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"Visited today for the first time and was so pleased! I tried the hot chocolate, Golden dhal with roti bread, and the star of the show, the biscoff..."

Skyler Rush

"Quaint and cozy little independent vegan eatery. Super friendly staff and delicious homemade comfort food, whether you want a cookie and a coffee, or..."

Matt Fryatt

"I popped in here to grab a snack on my way home from town and I wasn't disappointed. The food is delicious and all vegan so I can eat everything..."

Hatty Auld

"I have visited the cafe a couple times and had a lovely experience but during the covid-19 lockdown I have used them more than ever before! They have..."

Alice Twydell

"The best spot in town, hands down! Super fresh, nutritious ridiculously delicious food in a cute and calm setting. I'd honestly move in if I could,..."

Mads Pierce

The Whalebone

Sticky Toffee Pudding

King Prawn Crayfish & Caviar Cocktail

Choc Fondant Au Chocolat and Clotted Cream

What's Left of Pear &Apple Crumble

Wheelchair Accessible

"One of the best pubs I’ve eaten in for ages!!! Interesting menu with some exciting variations on classic dishes. I cannot urge you enough to try..."

Aaron Hunt

"Amazing location and outside views, with seating both at the front and back. Extensive menu, exquisite food with large portions at a reasonable..."

chrissi plant

"Not bad. It was really busy but staff were attentive. Comprehensive menu, so probably there is something for everyone. Nice characterful pub, beams,..."

Mike Green

"A great gem of a place in the heart of the countryside. Excellent service and a great selection of..."

Wayne Beauchamp

"Came in tonight for a meal with my boyfriend. We sat outside on the patio which was almost full, the service was lovely and polite and our food came..."

Sydney Cowan

"My partner and I had the most delicious Sunday roast here a couple of weeks ago. Very generous portions, big bowl of vegetables and all beautifully..."

Kay Broadway

"First time here. Young lady was lovely and helpful. Food was amazing. Would highly..."

Elizabeth James

"Lovely pub ,small but a great beer garden out back. The food is fantastic and staff friendly. Recommend the choc fondant pudding with clotted..."

tysa beckwith

"Amazing food, and absolutely lovely service. Booked a meal for my mums birthday and she’s a fussy eater. She did not complain once, so that in..."

Sandra Keenan

"Very quaint, cozy and comfortable. They had several local beers on draft. The baked camabert with currant jelly was a perfect start. The lamb roast..."

Jon Husby

"Uncle David said: "The most delicious buffet I've ever tasted." We enjoyed a lovely family afternoon at The Whalebone, and were able to reserve a..."

Natalie Tuckwell

"Great country pub, stopped by for a cheeky pint after a beach walk. Sat in the garden overlooking the valley of Donnyland. Good beer great..."

Daniel Hopkins

"A lovely setting and nice atmosphere. A good menu and a cut above ‘pub grub’. Attentive staff. The filet steak was good if not..."

Tim Kershaw

"I went with three friends yesterday evening hopefully to have meals as well as a real ale. Although we weren't early and hadn't booked a table, we..."

David Waters

"Nice setting drinks a bit pricey but obviously reflect this but you pay for the atmosphere and surroundings. Very lovely..."

Tony

The Britannia & Gurkha Restaurant And Bar

93/100 (2424 ratings)

Beef Curry Vegetable Curry Dahl & Naan

Curry

Gurka Pork Curry

Chicken Curry Lamb Curry Veg Curry Dallas Curry Rice and Flat Bread

Onion Bhaji & Bombay Potato

Wheelchair Accessible

"Always a good experience at the Britannia, it's a great idea to have one set meal for everyone which changes daily. They cook it fresh with seasonal..."

Josh Patrick

"Great dining experience for Nepalese food. Good customer service - friendly and engaging. Good value for money...."

rbb

"One of, if not, my favourite restaurant since I was introduced to it 5 years ago. The owners are all really nice too and at least one of them can..."

Michael S

"Brilliant staff and the food is so so good. Would pay more to eat here 10out of..."

ian newman

"Dining made easy. One set meal with a starter, main and dessert. The servings are a good size with great flavours and the staff are very friendly..."

Mechelle

"Good food, good service and cosy atmosphere. Good..."

John Tyler

"The service is fantastic and the food is fantastic especially the buffalo curry. Highly..."

Timothy Morffew

"This restaurant has very high quality food at a very reasonable price. The service is absolutely brilliant. The owner took the time to explain what..."

Steve thomas

"Brilliant! The meal is excellent and very tasty! 14 of us ate and we all thoroughly enjoyed..."

darron welch

"One of the best places to get Nepali food in Colchester, lamb momo dumplings and goat curry are a personal favourite! Highly recommend to all my..."

Chan Walrus

"Great food. Excellent quality and plenty of it. Gurkha beers and great service made for a great..."

Dorothy Clarke

"We have visited the Britannia a number of times. Great value for money and fantastic staff. They always go out of their way for you. It’s a set..."

Rachel Woolley

"Visited tonight and I can only say - wow. Great food, great service, lovely atmosphere. So welcoming, and the whole set menu concept is wonderfully..."

Philip Roberts

"We ate here and it was very good. If you like mild but flavoursome curry (IE 90% of the UK) then you'll like this, reminds me a really good quality..."

Mjr Cox

"Love the food love the people,its now become my..."

Brian Harrison

"Lovely local pub and food never disappoints. Just got a take away, after popping in for a quick pint, and now enjoying amazing inexpensive food. If..."

Lee Hopwood

"Fantastic restaurant. Superb food. Never let's me..."

James Fernee

"Excellent Colchester Brewery Beers and traditional Nepalese..."

Robin Cooper

The Shoulder Of Mutton Antique Centre And Licensed Tea Rooms

Free off-street parking

Wheelchair Accessible

Lunch

Mid-range

"So glad that we can finally got here after a long time just keep passing this place. The staffs are good and friendly. The food, coffee and cake were..."

Lois Eunike

"A real find. We called in by chance for lunch and were made to feel very welcome. There weren't any tables immediately available but they were happy..."

Simon Thomas

"Well the café' is top notch, great bacon sarnie and fruit scone, prices very good, staff really pleasant and good to chat with. If you have a chance..."

B L

"Great pub, the food was excellent and the staff very polite and helpful and the antiques shop attached is a great addition. Although if you don’t..."

Adam Cooper

"Lovely and cosy Antique store always find something to buy. Also a fantastic cafe. Good size portions of food to eat. Polite staff, service is..."

Justine Howard

"I've been a waitress for a long time, and can positively say that this was one of the most lovely dining experiences I've had. + Customer Service +..."

Ryan Ellison

"Nice place and setting! Shame there’s a horrible housing estate popping up near..."

Support Team

"Beautiful location. A traditional Old pub turned into an Aladins Cave of Antiques with a delightful cafe. Lovely and welcoming staff. This is an..."

Ceri Lawton

"Top quality food, spoilt for choice on a variety of cakes and treats, from the most helpful/friendly staff!! What more could you..."

daniel mulchan

"Wonderful staff, and they have amazing baked goods. Also one of my favourite sandwiches was there! Brie, ham and cranberries on toasted..."

zip84121

Cafe Bellissimo

93/100 (1594 ratings)

Sicilian Ricotta Cheese Cannoli

Wheelchair Accessible

Free off-street parking

"What a place. Authentic, healthy, clean, flavorful, quaint…magnificent. Everything I look for in one place and more. Lee is one of the best cooks..."

Natalie Stanzak

"Unreal flavours! Can't get this kid of food any where else. Propper feel good food and calm italian environment! I come here a few times a week..."

Adam bischoff

"Best cafe in town. Taste of Italy where elsewhere your only option for breakfast is sausage and beans. Got panini with Arancini today. Something Lee..."

Jaroslaw Wronski

"Read the write ups about this place in the papers and since I was in the area I just had to visit for miself - I can confirm that Calgero (owner) a..."

enzo lada

"A wonderful man, with inspiring passion and devotion to food and to his cooking. Can't sing enough praise to this place. Would definitely recommend..."

Saffron Kristine

"I've never met such a devoted man to his passion of cooking PROPER food. Not you general cafe, but beautiful hand made food made with total passion..."

Ricky Bradby

"This man is a chef genius! The passion Lee has for cooking is contagious and in the few short minutes I was at Cafe Belissimo I could see that the..."

noldervik

"Really cool place. Great tasting food. Excellent presentation and a personable..."

Tawanda Chiwira Talks

"Amazing food and great service been a regular since it..."

Keaz Kadar

"Fantastic food and very friendly.. had heard loads of good reviews..and now I can see why..Will definitely be..."

Lisa Waller

Small Talk Tearooms

93/100 (3332 ratings)

Scrambled Eggs and Toast

Jacket Potato and Salad

Eggs Benedict

Afternoon Tea for Three

Scones Jam Clotted Cream and Tea

Kashmir Chai

Toasts

Tea Pots

Brie Avocado and Cranberry Sandwiches

Afternoon Tea for 3 People

Hot Apple Pie with Vanilla Icecream

Eggs Royale

Full english breakfast

Bacon Brie and Cranberry Panini

Wheelchair Accessible

"We had an awesome afternoon tea at Small Talk Tearoom - the sandwiches and tea were amazing! Staff members were also warm and helpful. To enjoy tea..."

Riley Tang

"This is a Quaint old Tea room in town, has a special ambiance, Food & service good. The customers were more the elderly. Affordable. Would definitely..."

Nicola Kaufmann-Ulyate

"Amazing Place in the center of Colchester, a refined window shop that invites you to enter and find a vintage word, delicate and elegant. A good..."

Cinzia Claudia La Rosa

"Lovely tea place. People were nice and the food was as expected! Sakura tea had a full flavor and the scent kept so long. Darjeeling was nice as..."

YEO JOUNG SUH

"A lovely place to meet a friend for a catch up. Fantastic selection of teas, staff very helpful and dietary requirements, no problem. The tables are..."

Cathryn Bower

"Just had a fantastic afternoon tea. The staff are really friendly and can't do enough for you. They did a special tea for me, being a diabetic there..."

Alan Knibb

"Lovely atmosphere, great..."

Sonia Moore

"What a lovely find! A spacious tearoom, with friendly staff and lots of delicious tea options. The food was great, and every dish they brought out..."

Katrina

"Excellent traditional tea room, with an extensive range of black, fruit & herbal teas served in a traditional tea pot with cosy. I had their smoked..."

Rob McGonigle

"Me and 3 friends done afternoon tea here it was good value for money getting a whole tea pot each but the sandwich selection wasn’t the best but..."

Sian Stroud

Piccolo At 42 North Hill

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

Lion 1708

"Incredible flavourful food in a homely Italian atmosphere, and for a good price. I'd recommend the Bruschetta Tricolore, best one I've ever had...."

Sandra

"It is a very happy dining experience. My friend and I ordered a pumpkin soup, a pasta and a pizza. First came the soup which was the best soup I have..."

yaxin Luo

"Excellent food and really fresh! Real Italian cooking and all ingredients are good quality. First class chef who can cook perfect fish 🐟. Very..."

Arlene Adkins

"Recently had a meal out with friends and tried Piccolo for the first time. Everyone commented on the great atmosphere with a real buzz on a Saturday..."

Gavin Searley

"Excellent food and the service could not have been better. My heavily pregnant partner was having a bad day of pregnancy and all the staff went above..."

Chris R

"Genuinely nice place to eat. Underselling itself on the exterior as a pizzeria as it has so much more to offer. A menu you have to work through with..."

Andrew Maywood

"My friend and I came here for lunch on the strength of the good reviews, and what a lovely experience it was. The owner was so accommodating and so..."

Rebecca

"Great little restaurant we stumbled across all 4 of us really enjoyed all are meals ans the sweets were truly amazing the service was 1st class and..."

andrew sharman

"The food here is some of the best I’ve had anywhere. Always good food, good service, and very good prices. Excellent location so close to the town..."

George Penny

"Lovely home cooked food fantastic staff a long with some beautiful wines. I highly recommend. Sorry for the photos, couldn't help but start eating. ..."

Iain Manning

"Really lovely little restaurant. Came in for lunch with my daughter and wife. The gent who served us was welcoming and attentive. The food was..."

John Lee

"Small Italian restaurant with Italian cuisine as well as the possibilties for meat & seafood. Nice Ambience, including Italian music in the..."

Nicola Kaufmann-Ulyate

"Absolutely brilliant!!! my wife and I went last night for my birthday meal, truly authentic Italian cooked fresh to order. The owner is a absolutely..."

James Taylor

"My 2nd time coming here and may I say the service was fantastic, ALWAYS BOOK because it gets very busy for an excellent culinary experience, the..."

Jimmy Hewes

"A meal before a show at this lovely friendly Italian restaurant. Food good and hot, nice banter between the staff- even with the chef. Coming back..."

Kevin Young

"Booked at short notice, but could not have been more accommodating. Chose from the daily specials, which were delicious. Great value for..."

Peter Strutt

"Great Italian food. Intimate..."

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