Best Wine in Colchester

14 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 to December 2024)
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Kintsu
Kintsu
93/100 (323 ratings)
Restaurants
British
British
Dinner
Lunch
Pump Street Chocolate Honey Jerusalem Artichoke
Swede Cooked in Beef Fat Winter Truffle
Chardonnay
Foie Gras
Miso Roasted Onion
Tasting Menu
Miso Ice Cream
Beetroot Raspberry Caroline Nero Hazelnut
Beef
Sea Bream Fennel Peas Broad Beans
Venison Loin Shallot Pickled Walnut Thyme
Fish
Whipped Rice Pudding Yuzu
Pork
Cheddar & Marmite
Pork Belly
Steak
Tunworth Grape & Pear
Wine
Duck breast
chaat
Fermented Wild Garlic Hash Brown Tiger Prawn Bisque
Chocolate Brownie
Lemon Curt Tart
British
Accepts American Express
Reservations
American Express
Mastercard
Seating
Visa
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"We had a brilliant evening at the chefs table. The food was absolutely perfect. Can’t believe we only just found this one, will be back soon no..."
Jonny
"A superb meal and experience. My wife and I booked the chefs table last night for a birthday celebration and had a wonderful time. The staff were..."
Tom Walker
"We came here for our wedding anniversary in September, the tasting menu is superb the waitress who served us was very informative with each of the..."
Y m Luu
"Kintsu is the best restaurant in the south Suffolk and north Essex region. They deliver a truly amazing service, using exceptionally unique and..."
Fraser Dodds
"I had booked the Chefs table for myself and my partner on her Birthday. The team wrote a card for the occasion (unfortunately she forgot to take it..."
Lloyd
"Came here before Christmas and WOW! Absolutely stunning food, so impressed. Me and my partner are from London and this would be double the price in..."
Amara Howe
"Arguably the best restaurant in Essex currently. I’ve eaten in some truly amazing restaurants in Britain. And this is up there with many of them...."
Glenn Healy
"Exellent food with friendly staff and a good atmosphere. Hard to find entrance though could have been better signposted. Great for a celebration..."
Julie Laver
"This is our new favourite place, amazing staff and the food is out of this world. The atmosphere was very calm and welcoming. The staff explained..."
Chris Black
"We've eaten many times here and never been disappointed. Last night we enjoyed a spectacularly good selection of beautifully cooked and presented..."
Chris Stoker
Miller & Carter Steakhouse
Miller & Carter Steakhouse
92/100 (3189 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
British
Steakhouse
Vegetarian Friendly
Steakhouse
British
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
banoffee pie
Calamari
Fried
Butchers Block
Chocolate Brownie
Calamares
Ribeye Steak
House Nachos
Salmon
British Beef Dripping Sauce
Dirty Burger
Caramel Apple Crumble
Ribs
Burger
Chipotle Chicken
Prawns
Crème Brûlée
Nachos
Chicken Wings
Beef
Ice Cream
Steak Sandwich
Grain Fed Ribeye
Garlic Prawns
Lobster
Brownie
Lamb
Cake
Lava Cake
Fish
Salad
Sweet Potato
Wine
Wings
Espresso Martini
Cider
Scallops
Camembert
Rump steak
Sit down
Steakhouse
British
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Reservations
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Seating
Accepts American Express
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
American Express
Mastercard
Visa
Serves Alcohol
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Sunday 25 June. We had a lovely meal to celebrate our wedding anniversary. Initially booked for lunch time but due to the heat we wanted to change to..."
Kay Bee63
"Warm welcome from the staff at M&C today as we popped in for a 2 course set menu lunch. Quite busy but not so much that a definite booking was..."
Steve Mann
"Brilliant joint birthday dinner. Food/drinks and service was fantastic! Kris was our server, really lovely and checked in on us regularly :) will..."
Saskia Mitchell
"Turned up without a reservation and they managed to fit us in. The staff are really friendly and attentive. We didn't have to wait around long for..."
Scott Bird
"We had a great time here. I had the 10oz Ribeye Steak, Medium Rare, and it was perfect. All the starters were delicious too. The service was..."
Robbie Hunt
"Forgot to take pic of the main/steak 🤦‍♀️ but all the food was delicious! Service was excellent..."
MELANIE MILLER
"Went there today for my wife birthday. Service and food were first class. Could not find anything..."
Pierre Minger
"Absolutely fantastic experience. Kris was awesome. His customer service levels are insane. Great food, lovely drinks & even better..."
andrew evans
"Nice and peaceful as we got there early, was getting busy as we left. Lovely place, very clean, the staff were very friendly and the food was..."
Iain B
"We had a brilliant meal, served by Lisa. The lobster tail was perfectly cooked and everything taste great. There was also a good selections of none..."
B “Brunettebabe”
Miseria & Nobilta'
Miseria & Nobilta'
91/100 (2369 ratings)
Restaurants
Pizza
Southern-Italian
Italian
Pizza
European
Neapolitan
Vegan Options
Mediterranean
Campania
Italian
Sicilian
Southern-Italian
Vegetarian Friendly
Mediterranean
Sicilian
European
Neapolitan
Campania
Gluten Free Options
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Saltimbocca
Cotoletta
Mortadella and Pistachio Pizza
Arancino Alla Siciliana
Arancini
Cheesecake
Pork Belly
Spaghetti
Margherita Pizza with Extra Mushrooms
Tagliatelle
Sea Bass
Fettuccine
Spada Swordfish and Tagliatelle
Veal
Gnocchi
Rice Ball Stuffed with Veg and Mozzarella
Lemon tart
Swordfish
Italian Pizza
Wine
Bread
Lasagne
Cannoli
Mussels
Alfredo
Lemon Tart
Cakes
Tiramisu
Fritto Misto
Pesto
Antipasti
Fish
Pasta
Salad
Cotoletta
Pork
Meatballs
Chili
Calzone
Cheesecakes
Risotto
Puddings
Lasagna Clássica
Lasagne
Mussels
Cake
Antipasti
Tiramisu Cake
Cannoli
Fritto misto
Tagliatelle with Meatballs Wrapped in Speck in a Tomato Sauce Baked in the Oven
Cannelloni
Sit down
Southern-Italian
Italian
Neapolitan
Sicilian
Pizza
Campânia
European
Mediterranean
Visa
Buffet
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Digital Payments
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Reservations
Delivery
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Seating
Accepts Visa
Table Service
Mastercard
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Tried this on the off chance and so glad we did. Lovely to try something different from your normal high street chain food. Having spent 3 weeks in..."
Ann Louise Morris Shepherd
"We had a fantastic afternoon here for my dads 70th Birthday. The food was fantastic and the staff were amazing and very friendly and helpful. Would..."
Victoria Wren
"Came with my daughter for a quick pizza. I Am Italian and the pizza was great. The owner friendly and helpful. Will go back for the rest of the ..."
Cinzia Ghignoni
"Great Restaurant had a late evening meal just perfect and very reasonable prices worth finding at the top of Queens..."
Dave Emeny
"Best Italian in Colchester. Very friendly and attentive service every time we visit, reasonable prices, good wine list and excellent..."
Tom McLaughlin
"I love it beautiful food, great staff would definitely..."
Jon Moody
"Had a lovely meal here on Saturday night for a surprise birthday! Great service, beautiful food. Will definitely be returning..."
Chloe Tosh
"Great food and service. Polite and friendly staff and very fresh food. Quick service and very attentive thank you for a lovely..."
Lyndsey Poole
"Went yesterday, 19th March 2017. Loved it! Authentic Italian restaurant, owned and run by Italians. Food was amazing. I hope Colchester supports..."
Claire Biggins
"My girlfriend won a couples meal here, the owner was nothing short of amazing. Greeted us, advised my girlfriend on something different to try which..."
James Kearney
"Our favourite restaurant in Colchester. Friendly staff, excellent authentic Italian menu and good wine. And the tiramisu deserves its own mention!..."
Beth Lander
"Fantastic Authentic Italian restaurant. We had my dad's 70th birthday here and we could not have asked for more. The staff were so attentive and..."
Ben Grant
"What a great night our party had to celebrate my wife's birthday. Staff are very friendly, food really good, will be returning very soon. Nice..."
Dave Johnson
"Small Italian restaurant tucked away in the colchester city centre, somewhere you need to go! ✅Amazing service. ✅Food was delicious and a good..."
Sidney Dorn
"This is THE best place in Colchester (I would even say Essex) to eat authentic Italian food. Pizza is amazing! I always keep coming back to this..."
Maja Pulic
"Fantastic family owned restaurant which serves authentic family recipes. The service was amazing and the food even more so! 100% recommend for a nice..."
Frazer Durrant
"Our Pre-cinema lunch on Saturday was a delight. It’s the second time I’ve been and it was as lovely an experience as the last time and certainly..."
Alison Stanford
"Came here to treat my mum for Mothers Day and they could not have been any more accommodating. Excellent service, fantastic food and a great..."
nintenmau5
"We popped in for lunch before visiting the castle. Service was super and quick but not rushed. Food was lovely, definitely recommend coming here..."
Kate Allan
"This is the best Italian restaurant I have been to in Colchester. I have visited Italy many times, and it reminds me of the typical small, family-run..."
Dan Woodruff
"This is by far the best Italian food in Colchester. I have eaten here several times and have learned to order whatever is that night's special..."
Tara Van Ho
"First time visit last week. Ordered garlic bread as a starter which unfortunately was a bit cooked up & dry. However I ordered one of their delicious..."
Diane Banks
"It's no joke to say we've waited 7 years to visit this restaurant and it's been well worth the wait! Amazing carefully put together vegan menu which..."
Matthew N
Kintsu
Kintsu
88/100 (320 ratings)
Restaurants
British
European
British
Lunch
Dinner
Foie Gras
Miso Roasted Onion
Beef
Miso Ice Cream
Beetroot Raspberry Caroline Nero Hazelnut
Sea Bream Fennel Peas Broad Beans
Fish
Venison Loin Shallot Pickled Walnut Thyme
Tunworth Grape & Pear
Pork
Whipped Rice Pudding Yuzu
Fermented Wild Garlic Hash Brown Tiger Prawn Bisque
Pork Belly
Cheddar & Marmite
Lemon Curt Tart
Steak
Pump Street Chocolate Honey Jerusalem Artichoke
Wine
Swede Cooked in Beef Fat Winter Truffle
Duck breast
chaat
Chocolate Brownie
Tasting Menu
Chardonnay
British
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Accepts Mastercard
American Express
Accepts Visa
Mastercard
Accepts American Express
Visa
Reservations
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"We had a brilliant evening at the chefs table. The food was absolutely perfect. Can’t believe we only just found this one, will be back soon no..."
Jonny
"A superb meal and experience. My wife and I booked the chefs table last night for a birthday celebration and had a wonderful time. The staff were..."
Tom Walker
"We came here for our wedding anniversary in September, the tasting menu is superb the waitress who served us was very informative with each of the..."
Y m Luu
"Kintsu is the best restaurant in the south Suffolk and north Essex region. They deliver a truly amazing service, using exceptionally unique and..."
Fraser Dodds
"I had booked the Chefs table for myself and my partner on her Birthday. The team wrote a card for the occasion (unfortunately she forgot to take it..."
Lloyd
"Came here before Christmas and WOW! Absolutely stunning food, so impressed. Me and my partner are from London and this would be double the price in..."
Amara Howe
"Arguably the best restaurant in Essex currently. I’ve eaten in some truly amazing restaurants in Britain. And this is up there with many of them...."
Glenn Healy
"Exellent food with friendly staff and a good atmosphere. Hard to find entrance though could have been better signposted. Great for a celebration..."
Julie Laver
"This is our new favourite place, amazing staff and the food is out of this world. The atmosphere was very calm and welcoming. The staff explained..."
Chris Black
"We've eaten many times here and never been disappointed. Last night we enjoyed a spectacularly good selection of beautifully cooked and presented..."
Chris Stoker
Middletons Steakhouse & Grill - Colchester
87/100 (419 ratings)
Grill
Steakhouse
British
Sunday roast
White Chocolate Roulade
seafood platter
Salmon Filet
Wine
Middletons Sundae
Ice Cream & Sorbet
Beer
8oz Ribeye Steak
Steaks
Steak Was Part of Our Bottomless Brunch
Garlic mushrooms
Very Tasty
Sirloin Steak
Mussels
Chocolate Fondant
Espresso Martini
Eton Mess Cheesecake
Cocktails
Steak Baguette
Tymperleys
Tymperleys
86/100 (1939 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Cafe
British
British
Cafe
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Kale Salad
Eggs Florentine
Omelette
Cake
Strawberry Juice
Croque Monsieur
Soup
Chocolate Orange Cake
Quiche
Meringue
Crab Salad
Kale Salad
Scotch Eggs
Crawfish
Salad
Scones
Lemon Drizzle
Catfish
Salmon
Brie
Broccolini
Coffee Walnut Cake
Halloumi
Sausage
Afternoon Tea Vegan Option Too
Cakes
Crisps
Eggs Benedict and Cafetiere of Coffee for 2
Fish
Mature Cheddar Cheese
Cream tea
Cod
Smoked Duck Breast Salad
Wine
Just Crumbs Left
Toffee Pudding with Custard
Eggs Benedict
Cod
Croque Monsieur
Coffee Cake
Sit down
Café
British
Reservations
Seating
Mastercard
Table Service
Visa
Wheelchair Accessible
Wine and Beer
Highchairs Available
Serves Alcohol
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Private Dining
Breakfast
Lunch
Brunch
Mid-range
"We love coming to Colchester for Tymperleys. It's always such lovely food. If you're visiting on a sunny day, the outdoor seating area is an..."
Henry Spurgeon
"As a girl who loves her food, I have been going to the places that I kept saying I'll go try but never did. So here we are at Tymperleys. And what..."
Justine Hogan
"A small oasis in the middle of colchester city. The cream tea is delicious, the rest of the menu is of high quality, the staff are friendly and..."
Andrew “Andy” Maclean
"Fantastic location. So beautiful in the morning when the sun shines through the windows.. Good to put your headphones on and work. Staff are happy..."
Daniel Li
"Had a great time at Tymperleys, suitable for a special occasion, but slightly on the pricier side I would think for what they offer. They do have a..."
Constantina
"This is my most favourite place, a hidden gem located in the heart of Colchester. Amazing old building with lovely grounds. The food is always good..."
Elena Meyers
"Nice ambience to have lunch in a heritage place (used to be a steward’s house of Duke of Norwich), and nice..."
Nicole Kwok
"Lovely hidden cafe in the middle of town that feels like being in the countryside. Glad we just stumbled upon..."
Philip Menown
"From yesterday. .jacket potato and cheese, coleslaw a little salad is a very delicious and a lovely the..."
robert Gosling
"We popped in here as we was walking past, particularly as we was talking about the old clock museum that used to be inside - curiousity got the..."
Andrew Cartwright
"Beautiful room and friendly staff. Soup would have been easier with a soup spoon rather than the tablespoon I was given (however I do have a big..."
J Brown
"This is a beautiful old building steeped in history. It is an oasis of calm away from the rain and shoppers outside. We had a full English and a..."
Kathie Jones
"Had the loveliest afternoon tea here this afternoon for my mum's birthday, gorgeous selection of sandwiches, loads of cake and 4 scones! With tiptree..."
sabrina luckman
"Lovely tearoom in the heart of historic Colchester. We needed somewhere for lunch and found this perfect spot nestled down an alley. Beautiful..."
Ryan-Alexander Noakes
Bella Pais
Bella Pais
86/100 (3766 ratings)
Restaurants
Steakhouse
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Steakhouse
Greek
Greek
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
After-hours
Dinner
Onion Rings
Kleftico
Calamari Rings
Greek Salad
Sirloin Steak and Chips
Moussaka
Beef
Peppercorn Sauce
Kabobs
Sirloin Steak
Mediterranean Prawns
Churrasco
Diane Sauce
Souvlaki
Salad
Steak in Pepper Sauce
T-Bone Steak
Calamari
Camembert Wraps
Mussels
Mussels
Surf and Turf
Lamb
Calamares
T-Bone Steak
Fish
Souvlaki
Chips
Rump Steak and Sautéed Potatoes
Lamb kleftiko
Swordfish
Puddings
Wine
Prawns
Cake
Greek salad
Broccoli
Surf And Turf
Pita Bread
Rib eye steak
Lemon Meringue Pie
Hummus
Whitebait
Mousaka
Mushroom Sauce
Sit down
Steakhouse
Greek
Reservations
Seating
Serves Alcohol
Table Service
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Dinner
After-hours
Mid-range
"Brilliant service! Excellent food that couldn't be faulted and 2 very happy adults! It was a perfect date night and we were looked after soo..."
Anon O mouse
"First time here after trying to get booked in with the family for a couple of months. Was it worth it? Hell yeah! The premises is small(hence the..."
Neil Belton
"Visited after years of hearing great things about this place. We were not disappointed. You must book in advance, sometimes two or three months in..."
Steven Smith
"A lovely little restaurant that does amazing steaks. Sides were very nice too and staff were very friendly. We knew the place was popular so booked..."
Phil Everett
"Best steaks we have had, really enjoyed the food..."
Ken Rowell
"We have never been before but rocked up at opening time (5pm) to see if we could get a table. We were lucky they could squeeze us in. Portions are..."
Jordan Samuels
"By far the best steak in town, I rate this restaurant over miller and carters by a country mile. The restaurant is very well priced and the steaks..."
DJ Samuel Hann
"We had a wonderful meal in this delightful little restaurant. We were warmly greeted by our server and shown to a candle light table near the..."
Constantine Vasilakis
"I have dined at Bella Pais twice now and I can't fault the food, service and atmosphere here. On both occasions, the food was absolutely delicious..."
Caroline Buist
"Best steak I've ever had, love the quirky interior design highly recommend for a celebration dinner..."
Kai Hadley
Middletons Steakhouse & Grill Colchester
Middletons Steakhouse & Grill Colchester
84/100 (6334 ratings)
Restaurants
British
Vegetarian Friendly
Steakhouse
Grill
Seafood
Grill
Steakhouse
Seafood
British
Gluten Free Options
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Lunch
Drinks
Dinner
Espresso Martini
seafood platter
Burger
Eton Mess Cheesecake
Wine
Cheesecake
Cake
Steak Baguette
Beer
Ribs
Prawns
White Chocolate Roulade
Steaks
Surf And Turf
Beef
Salmon Filet
Beef Wellington
Brie
Middletons Sundae
Garlic mushrooms
Pâté
Ice Cream & Sorbet
Cheesecakes
Fried
Lobster
8oz Ribeye Steak
Coleslaw
Steak Was Part of Our Bottomless Brunch
Sirloin Steak
Onion Rings
Salad
Very Tasty
Cakes
Ribeye Steak
Sirloin Steak
Lamb
Sweet Potato Fries
Calamari
Mussels
Half Grilled Lobster
Fish
Mussels
Sunday roast
Pork
Calamares
Brownie
Cocktails
Salmon
Puddings
Chocolate Fondant
Sunday roast
Sit down
Grill
British
Steakhouse
Seafood
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
Mastercard
Highchairs Available
Visa
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Sat here in Middletons Steak House (Colchester) this fine Friday Evening. The atmosphere is amazing, a thunderous and joyful beat of satisfaction and..."
Joshua Chapman
"Went for a friend’s birthday dinner. Delicious food and cocktails, waiters were very attentive, and super pleasant atmosphere (well-chosen music)...."
Riley Tang
"Two of us had lunch earlier today - needed big protein hit from gym work so were hoping for a great steak! And that’s exactly what we got 💪..."
Colin Morgan
"Really good food. Service was immaculate too. It's not very accessible sadly with so many steps, but this is the only thing I'd change. The steak..."
Rachel Ambrose
"This place is perfect for a date night. The food, the customer service and hospitality is great. The ‘Steak’ the ‘middletons burger’ is a..."
Ononuju Sandra
"Very clean space and decent staff, we thought the lunch menu was great value, food service was a bit slow(It wasn’t very busy). Food was good,..."
Michael Jordan Taylor
"Went for 2 hour bottomless brunch with my wife. Unlike most places that seem to make it a nightmare to order drinks once you finished you first the..."
Wiebo Grobler
"Food was good . Portion was still quite generous . Service was good too. Thank you, Dan. You can double park on the street or there is a pretty..."
Alowe
"Visited to celebrate a new job and had a great meal! We opted for the set menu, which is great value for either 2 or 3-courses. You really can't beat..."
Peter Warner
"We went for the bottomless brunch and had to wait 30 min to be served even though we booked in advance (the place was packed). The steak was small..."
Armando Guillen Alamo
"Food was great. The server was amazing as my friend and I chatted ages before we ordered and they were very sweet. I can just get very noisy in..."
Heidi Went
"Having booked a meal with friends recently, we were not disappointed. The food was tasty and well seasoned, there was a good selection of drinks and..."
Debbie Hilton
"Another wonderful evening here with family. The food never disappoints. The fillet steak cooked medium rare is a firm favourite of mine. The rest of..."
Amanda Lewis
"Brilliant date night with hubby. He was super chuffed at their having draught peroni Great meal, lovely environment and good banter with the..."
Joyce Moore
"Absolutely amazing!! Came from London for a night out for dinner. Food was exceptional and the service from Sarah and Tommy was absolutely..."
Abigail Johnson
The Swan Inn, Chappel
The Swan Inn, Chappel
82/100 (2784 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
Gluten Free Options
Pub
British
Pizza
Vegan Options
Bar
Pub
British
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Lunch
Brunch
Dinner
Sunday roast
Burger
Wine
Beer
Cod
Scampi
Sticky Toffee Pudding
Full english breakfast
Sausage
Eton Mess
pavlova
Fried
Rack of Ribs
Fish Curry
Roast Dinner
Beef
Double Steak Burger
Juice
Roast Beef
Roast Potatoes
Fried Squid Starter
Beef burger
Sirloin Steak
Smoked 5 Bean Chilli Nachos
Lamb
Pan Roasted Lamb
Fish
Salad
Thai Crabcakes
Pork
Chili
Poached Egg Smoken Salmon and Avacado on Sourdough Toast
Sirloin Steak
Breakfast
Crab
Sunday roast
Roast dinner
Risotto
Puddings
Sea Bass
Mussels
Roast beef dinner
Salmon
Sit down
Bar
Pub
Pizza
British
Wheelchair Accessible
Visa
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Dog Friendly
Outdoor Seating
Accepts Mastercard
Reservations
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Seating
Mastercard
Validated Parking
Table Service
Lunch
Brunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"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 Swan Inn, Chappel
The Swan Inn, Chappel
77/100 (1916 ratings)
Bars & Pubs
Restaurants
International
Vegan Options
Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
Gastropub
Grill
Contemporary
Bar
Pub
British
Gluten Free Options
Pizza
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Lunch
Brunch
Dinner
Rack of Ribs
Full english breakfast
Burger
Salt and Pepper Calamari
pavlova
Cod
Roast Potatoes
Double Steak Burger
Fish Curry
Fried Squid Starter
Juice
Roast Beef
Beef
Smoked 5 Bean Chilli Nachos
Beef burger
Pan Roasted Lamb
Thai Crabcakes
Sirloin Steak
Lamb
Sunday roast
Fish
Salad
Puddings
Pork
Risotto
Roast dinner
Mussels
Scampi
Sea Bass
Salmon
Sausage
Roast beef dinner
Fried
Sticky Toffee Pudding
Wine
Roast Dinner
Eton Mess
Beer
Bar
British
Pub
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Dog Friendly
Outdoor Seating
Accepts Mastercard
Reservations
Accepts Visa
Validated Parking
Seating
Mastercard
Table Service
Visa
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"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
"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
"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
"Booked for a birthday on Wednesday for four and half and had a lovely meal as usual. Only thing was the service was very slow from drinks to..."
Kelly Evans
"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
"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
"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
Harvester Stanway
Harvester Stanway
76/100 (1793 ratings)
Restaurants
British
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
British
Grill
Gluten Free Options
Grill
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Lunch
Breakfast
Brunch
After-hours
Dinner
Pork
Burger
Juice & Smoothies
Vegan breakfast
Ribs
Sausage
Rack of Ribs
steak and chips
Prawns
Fried
Unlimited Salad
english breakfast
Coleslaw
Beef
Ultimate Mixed Grill
Wine
Surf And Turf
Jacket Potato
Triple Combo
Beer
Nachos
Salad bar
Potato Salad
Chicken Waffle and Bacon
Coleslaw
Bread Rolls
Fish & Chips
sundae
Toasts
Chocolate Brownie
Pasta
Tapas
Chicken And Waffles
Salad
Nachos
Juice & Smoothies
Mac and cheese
Mac and Cheese
Salmon
Chicken and Waffles
Puddings
Cakes
Cake
Scampi
Pesto
Fish & Chips
Sundae
Fish & chips
Fish
Tapas
Sit down
Grill
British
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Reservations
Lunch
Brunch
After-hours
Breakfast
Dinner
Mid-range
"Just had breakfast here. Very reasonable price and loads of choice. The staff are lovely and always happy. There’s even breakfast with Santa...."
Sophie Kempton
"I come here regularly and I enjoy it everytime. Came here today for a group meal for Fathers Day. We were served by April who was very kind and..."
Georgina Duffy
"We had a lovely meal here tonight for my son's 6th birthday. We all had delicious meals and our waitress Vienna went the extra mile and brought my..."
Natalie Wheatley
"Lovely quality time meal with me and my oldest boy. Lovely food great place great..."
James Nayler
"Excellent service and excellent food. Could not fault this restaurant and compared to some Harvesters near us, this one is by far the best. Great..."
Helen Hildreth
"The service was very good, happy smiling and always helpful. The food was lovely, friends had mixed grills, and others had a rack of ribs The..."
J Will-i-am (Sw33t)
"My husband and I liked the place and enjoyed our food. It exceeds our expectation to be honest. Also, the lady who assisted us on our seats is very..."
Lorraine Joy Romero
"Great service from Laura. Chicken as tasty as usual. Glad to see this place as busy aa always. Will..."
Paul Arnell
"Our waitress was excellent, a very down to earth lady who clearly has some medical issues but this did not stop her being extremely good at her job,..."
Peter Crew
"Great were: Meal - salad bar excellent - was varied and everything was well stocked. Only small negative feedback was that there were no brown rolls...."
Fiona Topping
"We arrived an hour early due to the clocks going back, however the staff were brilliant and although busy got 4 of us seated within minutes (we had..."
Barbara Woods
"Nice atmosphere, Delicious food, Good price, Friendly staff, I would..."
Pegah Ghm
"Was quite busy when we wait, had to wait at the front for a little while before we were seated. Once seated we were sorted with our order quickly by..."
Claireoose1986
"a very warm welcome. very clean. great staff and good atmosphere. highly recommend..."
Christoper Pollard
"Food was amazing. Waitress was brilliant great experience for my daughters 20th..."
Paul Hainesborough
"When we arrived, we had to wait about 5 minutes to be acknowledged, but once we were, we were seated promptly. I had the free birthday meal, but it..."
Gemma Matten
"Laura has served us twice now and has been an absolute delight. Friendly, great with children and watching her interact with the customers just makes..."
gemma adams
"We were greeted with a smile and friendly chat by Kristy at the front of house. Was seated straight away, in a clean and spacious area that was well..."
Tammy Marshall
"Lovely meal as always. Love the salad bar and great selection of foods. Always have a real laugh with Laura who always makes us feel welcomed. Keep..."
Gregg Davis
"Been coming to the Harvester for at least 20 years to meet with friends and also through work bringing the people supported. The service is..."
Susy Calder
"First off, I have to remark on the EXCEPTIONAL service provided by SARA without an H ! Wow, so friendly and attentive without overdoing it; great..."
Joanne Scott Grace
Pizza Express
Pizza Express
75/100 (26392 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Pizza
Gluten Free Options
Italian
Pizza
Italian
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Lunch
After-hours
Dinner
Margherita Pizza
Ice Cream
Bolognese
Chicken Wings
Fiorentina Spinach Egg Mozzarella Tomato Garlic Oil and Black Olives with Gran Milano Cheese
Bruschette
American Jack
Pesto
Garlic Mushrooms with Goats Cheese
Wine
Pasta
Flatbread with Houmous
Beer
Lasagna Clássica
Salad
Garlic Prawn with Chicken & Mushrooms Pizza
Hoisin Duck Romana Pizza with Mushrooms Instead of Red Onions
Chocolate Fondant
Brownie
Chocolate Fudge Cake
Calzone
Calzone Nduja
Cheesecake
Cake
Baked Garlic Mushroom
Carbonara Romana
Dough Balls with Garlic Butter
BBQ Burnt Ends Pizza
Pizza Pale
Cheesecakes
Cheesecake
Lasagne
Sit down
Pizza
Italian
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Lovely meal here - adult and three children. We were in such a rush as we had another engagement to get to, and the waiter was just so accommodating..."
Joanna Brunt
"The food was nice, but more than that, the staff were so lovely and willing to go above and beyond - I was given an extra scoop of ice cream and..."
Lady Tottington
"Really nice Pizza Express and always had a great service here. Special shout out to Liam who served us on the 17th June 2023, really friendly and..."
Nick Macfarlane
"My daughter and I popped in for a little impromptu lunch whilst passing through Colchester. The food was hot and tasty and served by the super..."
Michelle Spalding
"Really good for a group booking with a lot of kids. The kids menu is really brilliant especially for lunchtime. As a big group we ordered lots of..."
Georgina Childs
"Fantastic meal! We are regular diners and must say Lisa is an amazing waitress, attentive and..."
cassie robinson
"UPDATE: Popped in for lunch last week, it was a quite Thursday afternoon. We were the only seated table during our visit, however there appeared to..."
Star Nold
"The staff is amazing and professional. You can have very tasty food. The place looks better after..."
Marianne
"I had an exceptional dining experience at Pizza Express thanks to our waitress, Julia. Her warm and attentive service elevated the evening. Julia’s..."
Veronica Bethell
"I had never previously dined here, it was my friends birthday so thought we’d give it a go. We were really pleasantly surprised by both food and..."
finley briggs
Bengal Diner
Bengal Diner
75/100 (1146 ratings)
Restaurants
Indian
Asian
Bangladeshi
Vegetarian Friendly
Balti
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Indian
Halal
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Halal
After-hours
Drinks
Dinner
Chicken Tikka Sag
Chicken Biryani Chicken Pasanda
Tikka Masala
Gazpacho
Tandoori Chicken
Tandoori Chicken
Naan Bread
Naan
Lamb
Salad
Korma
Poppadoms
Fish
Poppadoms
Korma
Curry
Wine
Prawns
Beer
Naan
Saffron
Gazpacho
Garlic Nan
Bhaji
Sit down
Indian
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Highchairs Available
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Parking Available
Delivery
Takeout
Dinner
After-hours
Drinks
Mid-range
"I really like the Bengal Diner, it's a bit of a trek for me from Wivenhoe but they thankfully deliver all the way out to us! :D The food is really..."
Chan Walrus
"Born in Birmingham, I was a regular visitor to the "Balti belt". After 15 years of living in Colchester I have a found a Chicken Tikka Masala that..."
Paul Mills
"Very highly recommended. Fresh delicious food. Will visit..."
Malgorzata Krol
"Lovely curry house. We have eaten in and had take away (collection) before. The food is excellent quality and I can't fault the service or..."
Chloe
"Stunning food as usual, lots of fuss made over the children and even asking if their meal was OK. Olga, our waitress is an absolute credit to them...."
rosie harwich
"I have eaten indian food for thirty years all over the world , my brother is married to an Indian woman. I had a special lamb tikka dakan and my..."
Simeon Day
"Highly recommend, best Indian ever and I have had a few! Excellent service, friendly, fast delivery, as Cheryl is always happy service with a smile,..."
Amy Hogg
"Absolutely brilliant. What an amazing memorable evening! So glad we went. Lovely venue, really nicely decorated, very comfortable seating , outside..."
darron welch
"Lovely staff, good quality food, all you can eat for £20 some nights. Recommended. Update June 2022, staff and food quality still high. Currently..."
Stillwe Rise
"Booked to see Blues Bros but they could not come due to Covid!! So they booked another singer which they told us after we sat down. He was ok better..."
Andrew
"We had another wonderful meal there last night. Have to say you can taste every ingredient in their dishes. Love this place and all the team. ..."
Martin Murphy
"Always order my takeaway curries from here. Best in Colchester in my opinion. Deliveries usually come way before the time specified. Food is usually..."
Dan R
"I am a regular visitor to the Bengal, everytime I walk through the door I receive VIP quality of the service. The staff cannot do enough for you. The..."
Ray Baker
"Had a valentines meal here and it has impressed me the food was good the atmosphere was very nice and staff polite also very good and timing they..."
Charlie Harris
"Went here recently, nothing was to much trouble and the food was excellent. The lamb pathia was probably the best I have had and the service was..."
Jake Squirrell
Mimosa
Mimosa
70/100 (5558 ratings)
Restaurants
European
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Contemporary
European
Contemporary
British
Vegan Options
British
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Lunch
After-hours
Breakfast
Brunch
Drinks
Dinner
Omelette
Fried
Scallops
Sandwiches
Bass
Duck
Chocolate and Caramel
Burger
Mussels
Tuna
Belly of Pork
Cakes
Salmon
Grilled Mimosa Steak Burger
Pescado Con Patattas
Beef
Lamb
Pork
牛扒
Pesto
Fish & Chips
Pork Belly
Eggs Benedict
Fish
Tapas
Cake
Omelette
Lobster
Fish & chips
Mojito
Pan-Fried Skate Wing
Ribs
Caipirinha
Pan Fried Fillets of Seabass
Curry
english breakfast
Sunday roast
Expresso Martini
Sunday roast
Brownie
Pasta
Cheese and Crackers
Wine
Puddings
Salad
Salted Caramel Brownie
Eggs Benedict
Beer
Cake
Chili
Pan-Fried Scallops
Oysters
Pork Belly
Crab
Sit down
British
Contemporary
European
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
Highchairs Available
Drinks
Breakfast
After-hours
Dinner
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