Best Pesto in Colchester

34 restaurant menus in United Kingdom, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated)
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The Crown
The Crown
75/100 (833 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Bar
British
Gluten Free Options
British
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
After-hours
Dinner
Breakfast
Lunch
Schnitzel
Lamb
Apple Pie
Pesto
Pasta
Puddings
Fish
Salad
Venison
Fish & chips
Pork
Crab
Fried
Sticky Toffee Pudding
Pizza
Scallops
Roast Potatoes
Gammon Egg and Chips
Sangria
Double Chocolate Brownie
Lasagna
Duo of Lamb
Beer
Fish & Chips
Flower Pot
Haddock
Seared Fillets of Seabass
Cider
Burger
Hot Beef Brisket on Sour Dough
Ribeye
Cod
Mushrooms in Cheese Sauce Bernaise
Chargrilled Lamb Koftas
Roast Beef
Fish & Chips
Sirloin Steak
Beef
Sirloin Steak
Apple pie
Sit down
Bar
British
Free Wifi
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Reservations
Full Bar
Breakfast
Dinner
After-hours
Lunch
Mid-range
"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
Favoloso
71/100 (4287 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegan Options
Seafood
Mediterranean
European
European
Seafood
Mediterranean
Italian
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Italian
Vegan Options
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Pasta
Skate Wing
Salad
Scallops and Lobster Tails
Tiramisu
Duck Breast with Plum Sauce
Crab
Whole Turbot
Scallops
Flavored Syrup
Lasagne
Clams
Crayfish and Prawn Risotto
Ice Cream
Duck
Penne
Calamari
Puddings
Sorbet
Pesto
Risotto
Cake
Panna cotta
Seafood Risotto
Fish
Mussels
Brie
Salisbury Steak
Spaghetti carbonara
Calamares
Sea Bass
Scallops with Bacon
Sea Bass
Whitebait
Baked Crab
Spaghetti Bolognese
Veal
Tiramisú
Mussel
Cheesecake
Turbot
Calamari
Penne
Lobster
Seafood Pasta
Fritto Misto
Cauliflower
Prawns
Sit down
Seafood
Mediterranean
European
Italian
Full Bar
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Lovely intimate little place. If you love fish and seafood then this is heaven. Broad menu with plenty to chose from. Went for crayfish risotto to..."
Nathan Jones
"Our 3rd time at Favoloso & it 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
Mimosa
70/100 (5558 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Contemporary
Vegan Options
British
European
Contemporary
British
European
Gluten Free Options
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Breakfast
Brunch
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Fried
Pan-Fried Scallops
Pesto
Oysters
Fish & Chips
Fish
Tapas
Lobster
Chocolate and Caramel
Belly of Pork
Ribs
Grilled Mimosa Steak Burger
Curry
Pescado Con Patattas
Pasta
牛扒
Pork
Salad
Eggs Benedict
Eggs Benedict
Pork Belly
Chili
Omelette
Fish & chips
Cake
Crab
Pan-Fried Skate Wing
Omelette
Mojito
Scallops
Pan Fried Fillets of Seabass
Sandwiches
Bass
Caipirinha
Duck
Sunday roast
Burger
english breakfast
Mussels
Brownie
Expresso Martini
Cakes
Sunday roast
Tuna
Puddings
Cheese and Crackers
Wine
Salmon
Cake
Pork Belly
Beef
Salted Caramel Brownie
Lamb
Beer
Sit down
British
Contemporary
European
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Reservations
Outdoor Seating
Private Dining
Seating
Live Music
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Parking Available
Drinks
Breakfast
Dinner
After-hours
Lunch
Mid-range
"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
Balkerne Gate Table Table
Balkerne Gate Table Table
70/100 (3537 ratings)
Restaurants
British
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Bar
Pub
British
Vegan Options
Bar
Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Beef
Fried
Vegetarian English Breakfast
Toasts
Chicken & Ribs Combo
Juice & Smoothies
Roast Dinner
Turkey Sunday Roast
Lasagne
Roast Potatoes
Trio of Lies Sorry Pies
Cakes
Pasta
Pies
Cornflakes
Lamb
Salad
A Wee Gammon
Pesto
Salmon
Limoncello Trifle and Popcorn Sundae
Fish
Hunter's BBQ Chicken
Pork
Toast
Roast Beef
Cocktails
Roast Turkey & Gammon
Strawberry daiquiri
Ribs
Burger
Sunday roast
Juice & Smoothies
Prawn cocktail
Curry
Puddings
Cabernet Sauvignon
Beer
Prawns
Cake
Mixed Grill Platter
Egg and chips
Sundae
Eton Mess Sundae
Sausage
8oz Steak
Nachos
Sit down
British
Bar
Pub
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Validated Parking
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"I have been to your restaurant for the first time this evening . Not only is your bar staff ( I believe her name is Taylor ) very courteous and..."
Gary Purser
"Went for lunch with a friend didn't book but was shown straight to a table.. staff were helpful and friendly and accommodating.. there were a few..."
Sue 'Fraggles' Dellow
"Be arrived about 1:30 Saturday afternoon. Ordered coffee. Then we ordered some drinks and then we ordered food. Coffee came out then we ordered..."
harry farrow
"Nice food . Lovely atmosphere. Great music playing..."
Richard Ford
"Really lovely. Clean, welcoming great food and drinks at good prices. Staff friendly and helpful. Excellent thank..."
Lynn Ripley
"I popped into this pub for lunch whilst my car was being serviced at a nearby dealer. Excellent service from the staff, extremely attentive and well..."
Ashley Tapping
"Servicing the Premier Inn it is adjacent to, the Balkerne is a busy pub with lots of workers using the place. The menu reflects the changing times..."
Dave Jones
"brilliant roast turkey was a bit crewy though but it was..."
philip iron
"Overall nice meal, not busy for a Saturday and had about three different waitresses but they were nice enough. Had the mixed grill and steak was..."
Bradley McDowell
"Better than the Bowling Green at Weeley where the carpet is filthy. More wood at Balkerne Gate. Service a bit slow. Had to wait longer for one member..."
Gill Chinery
"Polite staff and a clean and comfortable dining experience. Food was nothing special - just the average 'pub grub' so have rated it 5 stars as wasn't..."
Aiden Walsh
"Food was lovely service and atmosphere good as well and not..."
Barry Ockendon
"I had a dinner here with family, looking for somewhere quiet and some choices. It's not especially special, but did provide some options for vegans...."
Andrew Austin
"Food was lovely, staff were very friendly and atmosphere was..."
Karam Amarshi
"Visited for tea whilst staying at the Premier Inn next door. Friendly welcome, quick service and piping hot food. Great price too. Would definitely..."
Sarah Walker
"We enjoyed a mid afternoon sharing platter this afternoon. Service a bit slower than usual, used plates needed clearing away, suggesting staff a bit..."
Ann Hutchings
"Firstly, the wings are incredible. Proper home made mother's here. Get them with the sauce on the side... You know what? I was going to knock a star..."
Mart Brown