Best Pasta in Colchester

36 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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76/100 (1559 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Pizza
Italian
Vegan Options
Pizza
Vegetarian Friendly
Italian
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
After-hours
Bruschetta
Gnocchi with Nutella
Purple Basil Pesto Genovese w CHX
Beers
Childrens Piza
Cheesecake
Kids Pizza with Pepperoni and Chicken
Lasagne
Calamari
Prawns
Tagliatelle
Bruschetta
Cheesecakes
Calzone
Puddings
Lasagne
Cake
Carbonara
Stuffed Mushrooms
Sea Bass
Tagliatelle
Babycino
Pasta
Fried
Tomato Sauce
Salad
Bruschette
Mozzarella Caprese
Calamari
Pesto
Cheese Fonduta
Risotto
Fish
Cheese Cake Slice
Calamares
Sit down
Pizza
Italian
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Brunch
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Friendly staff, delicious food, very helpful with dairy and gluten..."
Sophie Pemberton
"Second visit (june 2023). The beautiful waitress isn't sadly there anymore. The food though is still very good. First visit (may 2022). Very good..."
Patrick Van calck
"Great experience. From the outset the service was explemary. So friendly and welcoming. The food choices were good with options for vegans. The..."
Guy Ransley
"Great place to eat as a family. Food for the kids and the grownups was fantastic. The staff had patient of saints as my kids kept giving them..."
annie woodley
"Lunch was delicious (calzone and chicken with olives to start and mini dessert and coffee to end). Service was slow but fine as we were not in a..."
Sharon Crisp
"Absolutely fantastic food, service and atmosphere. We went here for a work team meal. There was 11 of us. We had vouchers and were paying the..."
Sally Barnes
"Great service and really nice food. The cheesecake was delicious. The roast lamb pizza was a bit too sweet for our liking, and the kids pasta dish..."
Rachel Ambrose
"Loved our late lunch. We called 10 minutes before and were able to get a table straight away. Plenty of room in here and a lovely decor. My little..."
Jana O'Loughlin
"I can easily say the best restaurant definitely in town! Great food, fresh ingredients, good prices and friendly..."
M G
"The staff here and the lovely décor really make the visit a lot nicer than most other Italian restaurant chains. The staff are friendly and helpful..."
N Forster
"Had an excellent date night here. Jack has been amazing very attentive and went above and beyond for us. :) Thank you..."
Grace Smith
"Went for a lunchtime meal and didn't need to eat again for the rest of the day. Good range of food choices on the menu. Mushroom starter was..."
Gavin Searley
"Great service and wonderful food. Good vegan choices. Reasonably..."
barnetguy
"Friendly efficient staff, delicious food. Price is medium range. Toilets could be better. Otherwise, a nice..."
Travelz And Tales (Travel & Lifestyle)
"From the minute we walked in the place, the food and service was absolutely amazing. Highly recommended to..."
Scott Morrison
"Food is nice, service was good lovely waitress, food served quickly. All round a good..."
Nicki Henderson
"Came to celebrate my 1 year anniversary with my boyfriend. Was the most beautiful building and the staff was so welcoming and friendly. The cocktails..."
Summer Boatman
Pizza Express
Pizza Express
75/100 (26392 ratings)
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Italian
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Pizza
Italian
Gluten Free Options
Pizza
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Hoisin Duck Romana Pizza with Mushrooms Instead of Red Onions
Chocolate Fondant
Brownie
Chocolate Fudge Cake
Calzone
Calzone Nduja
Cake
Cheesecakes
Baked Garlic Mushroom
Carbonara Romana
Lasagne
Dough Balls with Garlic Butter
Ice Cream
BBQ Burnt Ends Pizza
Chicken Wings
Pizza Pale
Bruschette
Cheesecake
Pesto
Margherita Pizza
Wine
Bolognese
Pasta
Beer
Fiorentina Spinach Egg Mozzarella Tomato Garlic Oil and Black Olives with Gran Milano Cheese
Salad
American Jack
Garlic Mushrooms with Goats Cheese
Flatbread with Houmous
Cheesecake
Garlic Prawn with Chicken & Mushrooms Pizza
Lasagna Clássica
Sit down
Italian
Pizza
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Reservations
Lunch
After-hours
Dinner
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
The Crown
The Crown
75/100 (833 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
British
Bar
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
British
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
After-hours
Pizza
Duo of Lamb
Scallops
Sangria
Flower Pot
Lasagna
Seared Fillets of Seabass
Beer
Hot Beef Brisket on Sour Dough
Fish & Chips
Mushrooms in Cheese Sauce Bernaise
Haddock
Cider
Chargrilled Lamb Koftas
Burger
Ribeye
Fish & Chips
Cod
Sirloin Steak
Roast Beef
Schnitzel
Apple Pie
Sirloin Steak
Puddings
Apple pie
Beef
Venison
Fish & chips
Fried
Lamb
Roast Potatoes
Pesto
Sticky Toffee Pudding
Pasta
Fish
Gammon Egg and Chips
Salad
Pork
Double Chocolate Brownie
Crab
Sit down
Bar
British
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Reservations
Seating
Lunch
After-hours
Breakfast
Dinner
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
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Italian
Vegan Options
European
Seafood
Seafood
Mediterranean
Mediterranean
European
Italian
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Cake
Lasagne
Sorbet
Clams
Panna cotta
Ice Cream
Seafood Risotto
Duck
Brie
Salisbury Steak
Calamari
Sea Bass
Pesto
Scallops with Bacon
Risotto
Whitebait
Fish
Baked Crab
Mussels
Veal
Spaghetti carbonara
Tiramisú
Calamares
Turbot
Sea Bass
Calamari
Seafood Pasta
Spaghetti Bolognese
Fritto Misto
Cheesecake
Mussel
Skate Wing
Scallops and Lobster Tails
Penne
Duck Breast with Plum Sauce
Prawns
Lobster
Cauliflower
Whole Turbot
Pasta
Flavored Syrup
Salad
Crayfish and Prawn Risotto
Tiramisu
Penne
Crab
Puddings
Scallops
Sit down
Italian
Seafood
Mediterranean
European
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Reservations
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
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
Vegan Options
European
Contemporary
British
British
European
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Contemporary
Vegan Options
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Breakfast
Brunch
Curry
牛扒
Pork Belly
Fish & chips
Pasta
Eggs Benedict
Cake
Salad
Omelette
Mojito
Eggs Benedict
Chili
Pan-Fried Skate Wing
Caipirinha
english breakfast
Crab
Pan Fried Fillets of Seabass
Sunday roast
Expresso Martini
Omelette
Scallops
Sunday roast
Wine
Sandwiches
Cheese and Crackers
Bass
Duck
Brownie
Mussels
Puddings
Beer
Burger
Salted Caramel Brownie
Tuna
Cake
Oysters
Pan-Fried Scallops
Cakes
Salmon
Pork Belly
Fried
Beef
Lamb
Pesto
Fish
Fish & Chips
Chocolate and Caramel
Tapas
Lobster
Belly of Pork
Grilled Mimosa Steak Burger
Ribs
Pescado Con Patattas
Pork
Sit down
British
Contemporary
European
Live Music
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Reservations
Outdoor Seating
Private Dining
Lunch
Drinks
Breakfast
After-hours
Dinner
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
Bar
Pub
British
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Bar
Pub
British
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Breakfast
Lunch
Brunch
Toast
Lamb
Salad
Roast Beef
Pesto
Salmon
Roast Turkey & Gammon
Fish
Sunday roast
Pork
Juice & Smoothies
Puddings
Cocktails
Cabernet Sauvignon
Cake
Strawberry daiquiri
Mixed Grill Platter
Ribs
Burger
Sundae
Prawn cocktail
Eton Mess Sundae
Curry
Prawns
Sausage
Beer
8oz Steak
Fried
Egg and chips
Vegetarian English Breakfast
Chicken & Ribs Combo
Turkey Sunday Roast
Nachos
Trio of Lies Sorry Pies
Beef
Cornflakes
Toasts
Roast Dinner
A Wee Gammon
Juice & Smoothies
Roast Potatoes
Limoncello Trifle and Popcorn Sundae
Lasagne
Pies
Hunter's BBQ Chicken
Cakes
Pasta
Sit down
Bar
Pub
British
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Validated Parking
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
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