Best Restaurants in Wivenhoe

13 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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The Black Buoy
The Black Buoy
100/100 (1162 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Pub
British
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
British
Bar
Pub
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Fish
Soup
Pork
Scampi
Fish & chips
Sunday roast
Sausage
Beer
Roast Dinner
Salad
Mashed Potatoes
Irish coffee
Roast Potatoes
Crab
Seabass
Burger and chips
Yorkshire Pudding
Apple Tart
Sausages
Fish Platter
Classic Fish & Chips
Cider
Fish & Chips
Prawn Marie Rose
Beef burger
Seafood Platters
Colchester 1
Smoked Mackeel and New Potato Salad
Prawns
Redemption Big Chief
Burger
Redemption Fellowship Porter
Welsh Rarebit
Roast Beef
Sunday roast
Welsh rarebit
Puddings
Lamb
Cake
Beef
Sit down
Bar
Pub
British
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Reservations
Lunch
Brunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"Great customer service. Friendly and professional attitude at a high level. Definitely recommend to anyone who wants to have a glass of wine, a pint..."
Georgi Stan Agov
"An amazing pub for every occasion, food is amazing and 100% worth a visit to try the Sunday roast or a midweek lunch always delightful. As for the..."
Vern Lucas-Williams
"Just had a stunningly good meal in The Black Buoy! Last time we visited Wivenhoe this place was closed. It has had a fantastic makeover and we will..."
Jane Brooks
"We had a really lovely lunch yesterday for my mums Birthday. And realised after we left they had taken my mums meal off the bill as 'Birthday meal'..."
Amanda Randall
"Brilliant food, Friendly staff, very busy on a sunday afternoon but we didn't wait long for our food and it was wonderful! I can recccomend the nut..."
Megan Hockin-Bennett
"I have been here numerous times and always leave with a smile on my face. The staff are always friendly, helpful and happy to answer any questions..."
Ian Lowndes
"Great atmosphere, service, and food. The three of us could not have chosen a better place for dinner and..."
Tom Inch
"The food was excellent and very good value. The staff were very friendly and efficient. We had a great time and would highly recommend..."
Colleen Janes
"We had a lovely lunch yesterday. ..we all had your roasts ...yummy ...It was our first time at your pub ..and we will be returning ..staff were very..."
Victoria Johnson
"Had a great afternoon at the beer festival. First time we've been and will definitely be back. Lovely food, plenty of ale, friendly staff and all in..."
Graham Seal
"Just had the pheasant which was on the specials board. Absolutely gorgeous!! Followed by the crumble yum yum..."
Barbara Jean
"Loved the window seating and the helpful staff. They put up with all our questions and were very attentive. Great relaxed atmosphere with a small bar..."
Gavin A
"Went for Sunday lunch which was delicious. Great variety of meat options + vegan offer was amazing. Couldn't fault service or food - will definitely..."
K P
"We stopped for lunch. The staff were friendly, and the food was very good. We had the loaded chips, and each had a sandwich for lunch. I had a couple..."
Andrew Austin
"My partner and I had a lovely lunch thisnafternoon. He had fish l, chips and a side of peas and I had burger, chips and a side salad. Both equally as..."
Gracey Newman
"Head some late evening pints in this fine establishment on the weekend of the rained off regatta. The weather certainly didn’t affect the mood of..."
Paul J. Gaffney
"The vegan fish and chips were lovely and obviously home made so really nice addition- but could have been a thinner piece of tofu and actually have..."
Janine Tompkins
"Great staff and great food. Best gravy on a sausage and mash this side of the country..."
Paul Masters
"Nice outside area, the pub seems quirky. had a nice relaxing time for a few hours with a bottle of..."
Neil Murphy
"Great pub, brilliant food and lovely..."
Iain Lockhart
"Very friendly place with good range of beers and reasonably priced good..."
pris huby
"Having lived in the area my whole life I'm suprised I haven't been in here before. Beautiful pub, staff were lovely. Me and my partner chose the home..."
Jake Mannings
"Great pub loved the bbq live music and..."
David James Blakeley
"A wide range of well-kept ales and the food was excellent, I had the steak and ale pie for dinner, it was delicious. Unfortunately, I had no room for..."
Tsui Tsang
The Olive Branch
The Olive Branch
96/100 (870 ratings)
Restaurants
Arabic
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Cafe
Mediterranean
Middle Eastern
Arabic
Vegetarian Friendly
Cafe
Healthy
Mediterranean
Middle Eastern
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Drinks
Salad
Baklava
Turkish Delight
Batata Harra
Herbal Tea
Cold Platter with Bread
Hummus
Vine Leaves
Turkish Coffee and Baklava
Manoushet Zaatar Falafel Makdous
Falafel
Falafel Flat Bread Wrap
Jumbo Platter for 4
Hot Platter
Falafel wrap
Halloum Wrap
Cappuccino
Salad
Quesadilla
Panini
Gildas
Sit down
Café
Healthy
Mediterranean
Arabic
Middle Eastern
Visa
BYOB
Takeout
Reservations
Accepts Mastercard
Seating
Accepts Visa
Table Service
Accepts American Express
Wheelchair Accessible
Gift Cards Available
Highchairs Available
Free Wifi
American Express
Mastercard
Delivery
Drinks
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Really lovely cafe with marvellous range of plant based food. The baba ganoush was stunning! Service was a little slow on the Saturday when we went..."
Simon Allen
"I love this little spot in Wivenhoe. They do beautiful vegetarian / vegan platters and the food is so fresh, healthy and delicious. We shared a..."
Sarah Stock
"Very chilled Vibe with a brilliant ambience, the food is lovely and the coffee is amazing. The service is second to non with exceptionally kind..."
matthew wright
"Love this place. We were immediately made to feel so welcome. What a warm welcome we received. ( Chantel, the server was simply amazing)! We..."
BRIJITTE BOHAM
"What a gem of a find. It can be hard to find good vegetarian food. We had a mixed platter for two and it was amazing, fresh, vibrant and tasty. The..."
Kristian Hamblion-smith
"Popped in after a long walk down the Wivenhoe trail for the first time yesterday and I must say the food is yummy! The falafel wraps were a great..."
Carly Dixon
"Absolutely brilliant vegan cafe with vegetarian options for Jon-vegan friends/family. We walked over to the cafe along the river and through woodland..."
Gemma Aldridge
"Superb place. Great coffee (Monmouth) and fantastic..."
Andrew Williamson
"Popped in for some late lunch.. very welcoming.. and amazing food.. Thankyou..."
Mark Chapman
"One of the best meals I've ever had! As a devoted meat eater I've never in my life ever considered trying vegan food, not until I stumbled upon this..."
chantell kasanhai
"To be able to order delicious vegan food in the knowledge that is just that is a true relief and pleasure. Wether you are Vegan or not this food..."
Lou Smith
"Very lovely place, kind staff and the food is so amazing. It is good to book a table at the weekend as it can get a bit busy - love..."
Szilvi Bondar
"Great little place, staff and food..."
Paul
"Scrumptious baklava and coffee.. Very nice..."
Jason Hodgkinson
"Lovely little spot, just by the station. Wonderful vegan and vegetarian food, very welcoming and attentive staff and they were very accommodating of..."
Seb Dwyer
"Quirky little place tucked away off the High Street on the road down to the station. Syrian based food, veggie based and mainly light lunches...."
Steve Mann
"Cute place with delicious vegan food. The sharing platter was good value and very tasty. I'll definitely be..."
Caroline
"Really nice little place, lovely friendly staff. Food was amazing tried the Zaatar manoushe. Coffee was very good..."
mohamed zaghloul
"A little gem of an eatery. After several delectable visits I felt it only fair to write here how delicious the food is and how friendly and attentive..."
Sojneb Spencer
The Horse And Groom
The Horse And Groom
94/100 (486 ratings)
Bars & Pubs
Restaurants
Bars & Pubs
British
Bar
Bar
Pub
Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
British
Vegetarian Friendly
Lunch
Breakfast
Brie Wedges
chicken curry
english breakfast
Beer
Scampi Fries
Pork and Pineapple Curry and Chips
gin
Cider
Pig Roast
Sit down
Bar
Pub
British
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Full Bar
Digital Payments
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Family style
Outdoor Seating
Playgrounds
Live Music
Reservations
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Friendly bar staff and a clean, though compact, environment. Two big thumbs up for stocking grab bag sized Monster Munch and the uncommon Scampi..."
Geoff Battle
"Due to work been a while, but food and staff great. Great homely pub, always something going on for all age..."
susan Mcgrath
"Great pub, always a good atmosphere and have really friendly staff. Never had a bad night..."
Carsey28
"Great old style pub lovely atmosphere and dog..."
Ian Edwards
"1st time there. Made me so welcome. And had some great beers. Thumbs up from..."
Darren Wood
"Delicious home cooked food ,well kept beers ,freindly staff and a varied list of events make for a wonderful community..."
Lemon Jelly
"Nice pub with comfortable lounge area. Lady behind the bar was working hard, on her own on a busy Friday evening .She was still welcoming and..."
Helen Eustace
"Lovely food. Great..."
Jen Holden
"Great friendly local..."
William Wheatley
"As good as it ever was. Not been for a number of years. It has had a refit and is very smart and comfortable. Food and drink good, as are the..."
Denise dickinson
"This is the first time that I've visited this public house since 1988. And I have found it to be quite honest and relaxing. The draft Guinness was..."
Dennis M V Tweed
"I was only there a short time but I can say very good staff on duty and I enjoyed the Garden area as well briefly thank..."
Graeme
"This is one of the nicest pubs ever. That’s what I heard, and it’s true. Nice tea and crisps. The students came in, 1/2 way through and in a nice..."
Wellesley Ford
"Absolutely brilliant, great beer and staff. Traditional pub where the staff and customers talk to each other. Come in on your own and leave with..."
Phil Pleasance
"Good selection of Ales. Very friendly staff who gave our rambling group a warm welcome. Thanks especially to the landlady who said we can eat our..."
stephen debattista
"Lovely pub food and great beer. Nice staff, always..."
Rolf Clements
"Great local pub...perfect for a family get together. Great service and top notch..."
Duncan White
The Orange Tree Tapas
The Orange Tree Tapas
92/100 (685 ratings)
Restaurants
Healthy
Spanish
Catalan
Wine Bar
Healthy
Spanish
Catalan
Vegetarian Friendly
Wine Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Rock Shandy
Hummus
Cured Meats Served with the House Salad
Paella Flying Out Tonight
Paella
Ham & Manchego Cheese Croquettas
Croquettes
Albondigas Tender Spanish Meatballs
Traditional Patatas Bravas
Cocktail
Flatbreads and Tapas Sharing Platter
Meat platter
Spanish omelette
Ribeye
Martini
Witches Brew
Scallops
Jambalaya
Saffron Paella Rice
Tapas
Halloween Cocktails
Prawns
Lemon and Rosemary Chicken Skewers
Catalan
Spanish
Healthy
Wine Bar
Live Music
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Mastercard
Non-smoking restaurants
Visa
Dog Friendly
Takeout
Reservations
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Seating
Private Dining
Table Service
Street Parking
Dinner
Mid-range
"First time visit and everything was great: food, service, ambiance. Yes it is a small place but it adds to the charm. Will visit..."
katie day
"Even though I’d been a local for years, this (no longer living locally) was my first visit to this lovely and welcoming restaurant. The paella was..."
Antoinette Barnard
"Food here was absolutely delicious, and the cocktails were lovely. There wasn’t one dish we didn’t love! The waitress was super friendly and..."
Nicola Harrison
"Friendly welcoming staff happy to help nothing is too much trouble. Food was fabulous. My son's Birthday he loved the paella with the seafood...."
Chantelle Balls
"Very much enjoyed our meal. Especially the chorizo and egg. Wasn't a particular fan of the calamari, and have a feeling the olives were from a jar,..."
Daniel Dean
"I went to the tapas during the day. At this time the restaurant acts as a cafe. Our waiter was great and very welcoming. The panini I had was great!..."
Edward Garner
"We went for our anniversary meal here (without kids!) It was all very nice and food was excellent. There isn't much space downstairs but most of the..."
Andrew Cartwright
"Fantastic restaurant, great cocktails and lovely staff, can't wait to come back and try the rest of the menu..."
Chris Langridge
"Very nice meal plenty of choice only down side have to go out of the building to one..."
Gary Reakes
"Oh wow! I thought the cocktail menu was a good start, but the food was the star of the show. Order as many plates as your pockets can afford! You..."
Chanelle Edwards
"Really lovely birthday meal for my mum. Really tasty food and great drinks. Fantastic gluten free menu..."
Louise Naggs
"Had a great time here. Small and intimate and busy as the food and staff was good. Food amazing, staff friendly and so helpful. Will definitely go..."
Sandra Bluett
"Absolutely unbelievable! The food was delicious and the service excellent. We had four dishes two deserts a cocktail and a whole bottle of wine and..."
Roger Dill
"Wonderful little place with such welcoming lighting and vibe, as well as brilliant food and drinks ! It’s really hard to find a vegetarian paella..."
Matilda
"This place is amazing. The food is incredible and the staff are..."
Kevin Shearman
The Flag
The Flag
91/100 (157 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
Gastropub
British
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
British
Bar
Gastropub
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
Saffron
Saffron
90/100 (480 ratings)
Restaurants
Indian
Indian
Indian
"Amazing Indian food, top tier, and I live above an Indian restaurant, and I’m Indian. Food is amazing quality. You won’t be..."
Wellesley Ford
"Saffron's staff were really welcoming to me and I was absolutely blown away by the quality of the food. ^^ Thank you so much!..."
Chan Walrus
"The food was first rate. We ordered for four people and every dish and accompaniment was delicious. Highly..."
Richard Gray
"Amazing meal! They managed to squeeze two of us in the day after valentines as we’d forgotten to book and everywhere else was full. The food was..."
Sophie Pemberton
"My husband and I have just eaten here this evening. What an absolute delight! The staff are friendly, polite and professional. Our meal was..."
Deborah Phillips
"Fantastic meal. Couldn't fault it. Food was piping hot and delicious. Service from Mush, Rob and the waitress was excellent. Very friendly and..."
David Cole
"Food was excellent as was the service, shame the place was a bit quiet for a..."
Graeme Davies
"Vindaloo and classic dishes are all on point. Particularly a standout is the Ceylon. Costs more than most and it is a better quality to meet that..."
Clement Myers
"We loved the takeaway we got. We went in and ordered then collected 15 mins later. We got lots of veggie/vegan options and were super impressed. We ..."
Clara Gibson
"The staff are very friendly, and welcoming people, and the food is very nice, I enjoyed it very much. The service was brilliant, and I would..."
Orbit
"Superb from start to finish. The initial first contact with securing a booking was fast and easy. We went with friends to say farewell as moving..."
susan Mcgrath
"Simply amazing..great atmosphere , great food. Beats the spice all day long. Best in Colchester.. don’t delay book..."
Dean Moulton
"They are working hard to reduce plastic bottle waste by offering refills household cleaning products and..."
Christopher Blomeley
"Wonderful food amazing staff. Excellent evening. Thank you brilliant all round..."
Lorna Clark
"Got a delivery tonight. Greeted on the phone by a polite well spoken man who took my order and was very friendly. Told how much it would be and how..."
Darren Jackson
"My favourite place. The food is outstanding... customer service is the best. Great prices. And the guys never let u down if u want something not on..."
Fj Harmon
Tudor Tea Rooms
Tudor Tea Rooms
90/100 (496 ratings)
Restaurants
Cafe
Vegetarian Friendly
Cafe
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Tuna Mayo with Gherkins Red Onion and Wholegrain Mustard
Quiche with Onion Jam
Cake
Jam or Cream First
Kate's Best in the World Coleslaw Salad
Sweet Potato Coffee Cake
Courgette and Lime Gateaux with an Americano
Café
Seating
Table Service
Takeout
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"This is one of my favourite places to drop in for lunch! Alas, I sometimes can't get there as often as I would wish, but I shall try to remedy that..."
Phil Roberts
"Aladdin's cave for food & drink lovers and a damn nice cafe..."
Bill Parmenter
"Such lovely products, gorgeous food and wonderful owners make this place perfect for lunch and all your delicatessen needs! Cheese, meat, bread and..."
Catherine Roberts
"Had very nice cream tea, service was great..."
Richard Carter
"Amazing vegan options and the food is so lovingly made and delicious! Staff are wonderful and there is no awkward waiting times. This is also a great..."
Amy Elizabeth Worsfold
"Super fab little place. Lovely food cooked just right. Historic and characterful building. Great professional service. Very reasonable prices. Also..."
victoria ridler
"Always lovely food, excellent friendly staff. They gave me a carrier bag to take one of their cup cakes away on bike. Always good experience, would..."
Lindsay Wakelin
"My husband has taken the kids here a couple of times after walking along the river. Friendly staff, nice homemade cakes and coffee. We will..."
Patti D
"Great atmosphere on a sunday for brunch. Books to read. Great service. lovely coffee and homemade cakes and then a siperb deli to buy things from..."
Alison MIrrington Black
"Nice little restaurant serving nice home made food. Good selection of freshly made sandwiches, soup and jackets. Always something good on the..."
James Wadley
"Excellent home cooked meals & cakes, specialising in teas in association with its deli shop. Diabetic & glutton free dishes catered for. Reasonable..."
Brian Llewellyn
"Went to Supper Club event at Tudor Tearooms for great vegan Mexican meal. Delicious food and lively atmosphere . We will definitely be back for..."
dan marsden
"Amazing service and food Is delicious. Would definitely recommend it to anyone. Good place to go with family as well!..."
Ash
The Orange Tree Tapas
The Orange Tree Tapas
89/100 (371 ratings)
Restaurants
Healthy
Spanish
Catalan
Wine Bar
Healthy
Spanish
Catalan
Vegetarian Friendly
Wine Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Rock Shandy
Hummus
Cured Meats Served with the House Salad
Paella Flying Out Tonight
Paella
Ham & Manchego Cheese Croquettas
Croquettes
Albondigas Tender Spanish Meatballs
Traditional Patatas Bravas
Cocktail
Flatbreads and Tapas Sharing Platter
Meat platter
Spanish omelette
Ribeye
Martini
Witches Brew
Scallops
Jambalaya
Saffron Paella Rice
Tapas
Halloween Cocktails
Prawns
Lemon and Rosemary Chicken Skewers
Catalan
Spanish
Healthy
Wine Bar
Live Music
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Mastercard
Non-smoking restaurants
Visa
Dog Friendly
Takeout
Reservations
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Seating
Private Dining
Table Service
Street Parking
Dinner
Mid-range
"First time visit and everything was great: food, service, ambiance. Yes it is a small place but it adds to the charm. Will visit..."
katie day
"Even though I’d been a local for years, this (no longer living locally) was my first visit to this lovely and welcoming restaurant. The paella was..."
Antoinette Barnard
"Food here was absolutely delicious, and the cocktails were lovely. There wasn’t one dish we didn’t love! The waitress was super friendly and..."
Nicola Harrison
"Friendly welcoming staff happy to help nothing is too much trouble. Food was fabulous. My son's Birthday he loved the paella with the seafood...."
Chantelle Balls
"Very much enjoyed our meal. Especially the chorizo and egg. Wasn't a particular fan of the calamari, and have a feeling the olives were from a jar,..."
Daniel Dean
"I went to the tapas during the day. At this time the restaurant acts as a cafe. Our waiter was great and very welcoming. The panini I had was great!..."
Edward Garner
"We went for our anniversary meal here (without kids!) It was all very nice and food was excellent. There isn't much space downstairs but most of the..."
Andrew Cartwright
"Fantastic restaurant, great cocktails and lovely staff, can't wait to come back and try the rest of the menu..."
Chris Langridge
"Very nice meal plenty of choice only down side have to go out of the building to one..."
Gary Reakes
"Oh wow! I thought the cocktail menu was a good start, but the food was the star of the show. Order as many plates as your pockets can afford! You..."
Chanelle Edwards
"Really lovely birthday meal for my mum. Really tasty food and great drinks. Fantastic gluten free menu..."
Louise Naggs
"Had a great time here. Small and intimate and busy as the food and staff was good. Food amazing, staff friendly and so helpful. Will definitely go..."
Sandra Bluett
"Absolutely unbelievable! The food was delicious and the service excellent. We had four dishes two deserts a cocktail and a whole bottle of wine and..."
Roger Dill
"Wonderful little place with such welcoming lighting and vibe, as well as brilliant food and drinks ! It’s really hard to find a vegetarian paella..."
Matilda
"This place is amazing. The food is incredible and the staff are..."
Kevin Shearman
Valentinos Bistro
Valentinos Bistro
86/100 (768 ratings)
Restaurants
Pizza
Italian
Pizza
Italian
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
After-hours
Dinner
Lasagne
Cannelloni
Lamb
Pesto
Sticky Toffee Pudding
Pizza
Cannelloni
Garlic bread
Calzone
Veal
Pasta
Salad
Calamari
Sit down
Italian
Pizza
Serves Alcohol
Takeout
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
After-hours
Dinner
Mid-range
"This has to be one of the best places locally to eat. Although small it retains the character of the building and is cosy, any bigger and it would..."
Colleen Janes
"Fantastic location. Fantastic food, fantastic staff, I can't recommend this highly enough. A pure hidden gem. Well done to all the..."
Stuart Ashton
"Delightfully friendly staff and one of the best Italian meals I've eaten, especially as a non meat eater...."
Suzan Stockwell
"Have been coming here for years and never ever had a bad experience here. Always wonderful food and lovely..."
Sarah Nathan
"Simply amazing food. The resultant is gorgeous and location makes it a true gem of East Anglia. The owners are pure delight. Five stars all..."
Rebecca Daniels
"Excellent food, wonderful service and such a good atmosphere, you usually have to book but we'll worth a visit..."
Christine Ann Stacey
"Had a lovely meal Valentino’s is a fantastic restaurant..."
Maria Morris
"Lovely location, staff and tasty food! Highly..."
Jade Valentine
"Lovely meal last night, the calamari was superb! And the choc-pot. Thank you for a lovely..."
Lyn Howard
"Food was fantastic as was the service as..."
Jeff Welsh
"First time for me at this restaurant. Lovely atmosphere, quick and attentive service, AMAZING..."
Leanda Shelton
"Valentino’s was recommended to us and we had a delicious meal. We started with the garlic bread, which definitely feeds two, best garlic bread..."
Bridget Beattie
"Fantastic little restaurant. The best italian in the area. Booking in advance is a must. The house wine is just the best value of any restaurants..."
Andrew Larkin
"Lovely little Italian restaurant in the heart of wivenhoe Lovely garlic bread with mozzarella and..."
James Pudney
"Been here 3 times and it never fails to disappoint. The calzone I had in October was so big my friend had to finish it for me! Delicious and great..."
Debbie Salacuri
"Lovely restaurant in a lovely old building not far from the river in Wivenhoe. Staff are very welcoming and friendly. The menu is extensive and the..."
Steve Wright
"Excellent food and brilliant service. The main courses are very good but be sure to leave room for their incredible desserts..."
CN Josh
"Beautiful little gem of a restaurant nestled in a picturesque fishing village near the river. Delicious, authentic, homemade, Italian food - with..."
Katie Groves
"Good small place with nice decor. The food is good, highly recommend the bread. Portion sizes are big, a little too big. Maybe get a started..."
Olumide Fadahunsi
"Best Italian food locally. Such a lovely quaint little place to eat with incredible service. Huge portions, good quality and the most rustic garlic..."
Alex
"What a little gem! Me and my partner booked a last minute table and they managed to squeeze us. The owner was really lovely, the food was superb. I..."
Rebecca Osullivan
"Booking advised though drop in and you might get lucky. Lovely environment to sit in, smaller space outside. Yummy pizza reasonable..."
Christopher Blomeley
"Very good food and fantastic service but the place little bit..."
borinot taychamekiatchai
"Valentinos is always value for money, fantastic food and friendly great service. This is always my Italian of choice and I'm even luckier to have it..."
Sam Edwardson
"Food was excellent and good portion but one meal was heavily cooked an balsamic and it overpowered the meal. Otherwise good. Would go there again but..."
Andrew
"Fantastic very welcoming atmosphere. Lovely food & choice - truly superb. Our favourite restaurant now & want to take many friends there. Great..."
Seb Larwill
Brasserie At The Wivenhoe House
Brasserie At The Wivenhoe House
84/100 (1433 ratings)
Restaurants
European
European
Gluten Free Options
British
Vegan Options
British
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Roast Beef
Sorbet
Pork Belly
Cheesecakes
Mackerel
Salad
Crepes
Sea Bass
Scallops
Cakes
Sausage
Duck
Lamb
Fried
Risotto
Fish & chips
Fish
Roast Potatoes
Salmon
Pork
Sunday roast
Puddings
Cheesecake
Cake
Sandwiches
Fish & Chips
Soup
Burger
Scones
Beef
Toasts
Pâté
Sit down
British
European
Outdoor Seating
Table Service
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Private Dining
Validated Parking
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Reservations
Mastercard
Highchairs Available
Visa
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Seating
Lunch
Drinks
Breakfast
Dinner
Mid-range
Tasty Kitchen
Tasty Kitchen
81/100 (301 ratings)
Restaurants
Fast food
Chinese
Fast Food
Chinese
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Cantonese
Chinese
Fast food
Delivery
Takeout
Dinner
Mid-range
"Best Chinese. Food always hot, and nothing is ever too much trouble for them. Plus always delivered with a smile and a chat. Thank you all at Tasty..."
Wendy Leigh
"Great food, normally a quicker delivery than quote and always hot. It took a lot to pull me away from the Beijing but these guys keep delivering,..."
James Gant
"Lovely nutritious food from Bev at Wivenhoe Kitchen for our retreat over the weekend, thank you! Lots of vegan options and all vegetarian, absolute..."
Katherine Mckenzie Baxter
"Leaving the area soon, so will be missing the only good Chinese delivery service in Colchester. Ordered most weeks over the four years we have been..."
Frank A
"My favourite Chinese in Colchester/Wivenhoe; amazing prices and great speedy delivery. Only problem is they don't do the plum chicken the way I like..."
Caelin RGT
"Working very locally to the kitchen, I know the ladies to be lovely, we often chat and have a laugh, never have I heard a negative response to these..."
Sam Bell
"Couldn't disagree more with the comments from pl p. All 3 of the Wivenhoe Kitchen Ladies are very friendly, polite and engaging! Nothing is too much..."
James Brown
"I experienced the delights of Wivenhoe Kitchen whilst at a yoga retreat. I am Vegan and so was thrilled to have a fully vegan menu to choose from...."
Tory Ashworth
"Great Chinese takeaway. Good health rating and the salt and pepper chicken is to die for. Can only seem to order over the phone but it was super..."
Daniel Cotton
"Best chinese around. Cooked to perfection, especially the beef in the chow mein, cooked properly and the egg fried rice was perfect. Pork balls were..."
Natalie Kirby
"Saturday lunch from the Wivenhoe Kitchen has become a ritual. Really good tasty food at amazing prices. Check out the burgers - different recipe..."
Nigel Asbridge
"Finally been able to visit Wivenhoe Kitchen. So much yummy food to choose from. Tried the sweet potato sate curry tonight, so delicious. Chilli next,..."
Nick/Lorna Burgin
"I absolutely love Wivenhoe Kitchen! Everything I have bought from here has tasted delicious ….my special favourites are the sweet potato burgers...."
Pippa Allerton
"I just can't express how good the food is from Tasty Kitchen. Honestly the best Chinese food I have ever had and that includes some good restaurants..."
Stephen Brennan
"The Best Chinese in the area. Fast tasty food which was ready within 20 minutes from ordering. This hidden little gem is well worth a visit and even..."
Di-onne Holloway
"Absolutely outstanding chinese food! Always so good! Best in the area. Staff always friendly. An absolute must if you havn't tried them before! Never..."
Natalie Kirby
The Greyhound Pub
The Greyhound Pub
79/100 (2595 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
British
Gastropub
Bar
Pub
Gastropub
Bar
Pub
British
Vegetarian Friendly
Brunch
Drinks
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Beer
Stuffing
Beef
Pink Gin and Lemonade
Scampi and chips
Staropramen
SFC Burger
Southern fried chicken burger
Goats Cheese Quiche
Cider
Biscoff Cheesecake Slice
Salad
Sausage Ciabatta
Fish & Chips
Bangers and Mashed Potatoes with Gravy
Twice Cooked Hand Cut Chips
Roast Beef
Mango and Raspberry Cheesecake
Hummus Plate Prawns
Super Baby Guinness
Sandwiches
Club Sandwich
Club Sándwich
Burger
Fish
Fish and Chips
Pork
Roast Beef
Fish and chips
Sunday roast
Fish & chips
Pulled Pork
Sausage
Sit down
Bar
Pub
Gastropub
British
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Outdoor Seating
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Drinks
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"I attended my sisters civil partnership at weekend and the reception was held at your amazing pub! Everything was perfect, and thank you for making..."
Sarah Louise
"Lovely warm and welcoming pub. The beef stew was absolutely wonderful - good portion, superb flavours, the sort of dish you just don't want to end...."
Pippa Dennitts
"Great choice of beer, great food & exceptional staff. Service is always friendly & efficient. Our number 1 pub in..."
girl lemon
"Lovely beer garden in the summer. The chips here are some of the best I've had in a long time. The twice cooked hand cut chips are creamy and taste..."
Steph Monk
"Went for a lovely roast on Sunday with my young son and family. We all had the roast beef and it was absolutely delicious and a great price too at..."
Josie Armstrong
"First time in here and the pub side of it was really nice. Lovely fireplace with a wing back chair if you fancy it. They have a little garden out..."
The Taster
"Whilst visiting Wivenhoe, we came across the Greyhound pub and decided to go inside and have a drink. I was with my wife and son. On entering this..."
Michael Pountney
"Booked a family Sunday roast for 14 people of various ages. Food was plentiful and delicious. The service was top class...very attentive to..."
Duncan White
"Lovely welcoming pub. Plenty of space inside with a huge outdoor area - booking advised if you want a Sunday roast! Delicious roast (had the rib of..."
Steven Bentall
"Very nice food, not your usual pub grub. Had to order in advance which I did find odd for a pub as it's not often I know what I want to eat until the..."
Jody Wiles
Rose And Crown
Rose And Crown
73/100 (2258 ratings)
Restaurants
Bars & Pubs
British
Vegan Options
British
Bar
Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
Bar
Pub
Gluten Free Options
Grill
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Salt and pepper squid
Fish & chips
Fish & Chips
Coke Zero
Scampi
Cod
Side Salad
Sandwiches
Fried
Amstel Beer
Burger
Pies
Chicken and Bacon Sandwich
Mushy Peas
Peroni Beer
Halloumi
Lasagna and Salad
Fish
Big English Breakfast
Steak
Beerr
Beef
Chicken Burger
Berry Spritz
Sunday roast
Beefburger with Onion Rings
Alibama Burger
gin
Fish & Chips
Salad
Chicken pie
Puddings
Salmon
Hunters chicken
Sit down
Bar
Pub
Grill
British
Wine and Beer
Mastercard
Highchairs Available
Visa
Full Bar
Digital Payments
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Family style
Dog Friendly
Reservations
Outdoor Seating
Television
Seating
Street Parking
Live Music
Table Service
Waterfront
Serves Alcohol
American Express
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Love this place, well situated pub and lovely..."
Carl Eames
"We visited today and had lunch- they accommodated gluten free straight away- my food was delicious. Everyone went out of their way to make us feel..."
Heather Simpson
"Simply lovely lovely location on the river with all types of boats and nice selection of real ales , ciders and largers friendly bar staff . If you..."
Eddie Oak Weld
"I had the cod and chips and it was wonderful. The beer was enjoyable but there were only 2..."
Zena Wooller
"The food was excellent and worth waiting..."
Lynne Jones
"Fantastic location, staff and..."
Andy Kevern
"Enjoyed the visit here, it's a lovely old pub right on the quayside of the riverside The food was good, nice and hot The staff were pleasant enough..."
Paul Devivo
"Amazing experience..! The rose and crown had a wonderful ambiance with friendly staff. The menu offered a wide variety of delicious desserts and..."
Divya Kanna
"Nice place to spend a Friday afternoon by the river Colne. Book early for the table by the bay window with the views of the river. Otherwise, there..."
Henry Wai
"Great place for a perfect evening! The staff is very friendly especially Divya. She ensured that we had a smooth and pleasant evening. I visited the..."
Santhoshini Nangunoori
"It was really a good time with my friend the food was really amazing the service by Karan was really lovely i will definitely recommend to..."
Akhilesh Kumar
"Highly Recommended. Great little Pub right on the Quay! Wonderful, welcoming, helpful staff. We ate dinner there and had breakfast the next day...."
James M
"I recently dined at Rose and Crown pub and had a fantastic experience. The food was delicious, with a wide variety of options to choose from. The..."
Vishal
"Great welcoming and friendly service Food was great especially since we had a sunny table on the quayside A good Greene King..."
Gareth Evans
"I had a great time here; it's a nice historic tavern situated on the river's quayside. The food was tasty and hot.The staff were kind enough, and it..."
Mathala Mahesh
"I'm not really sure if this place changed owner .. but all the foods ( my favourite foods ) they were absolutely tasty.. I'm a very fussy person if..."
carolina stephanie
"I had a fantastic dining experience at this restaurant! The fish and chips were delicious, and the chicken burger was equally satisfying. The staff,..."
Neha Ingavale
"Great place for a drive out and lunch near the water ( at high tide )..."
Julie White
"I popped in on my day off on Thursday, luckily enough I found they were doing quiz night which I always enjoy at any pub so I was more than happy to..."
Acarna66
"Good place, nice ambience, friendly and timed staff, new and updated menu, great place for vegans and vegetarians The bar is huge too Just love the..."
Sai Pavan Aditya Mantripragada
"Thoroughly enjoyed our meal sitting out on the quay on a sunny July weekday lunchtime. The three of us all ordered different meals and all three of..."
Jennie Knowles
"Stopped at this pub for a pint in June 2023 lots of choice very friendly staff so booked a table for an evening meal for 4. Food was excellent and..."
jamie hunter
"This pub is very dog friendly, our pup loved it. Food was lovely, service was great. Looks like they do lots in the evening. But we visited in the..."
Em ma
"Lovely old pub looking over the river with great vies and atmosphere. Staff friendly and proffessional. Ordered plant based burger It was OK but..."
Sharna Waigh