Mirra in Colchester

Overpriced, overrated and disappointing experience. Came here last week for my daughter's 21st. We found the service to be unfriendly and unattentive, many waiters standing around doing nothing, when we left nobody opened the door or wished us goodbye. The food to be reasonable, however i paid £25 for the Mirra special and my lamb was very chewy. My daughters pornstar cocktail was £12 and was sickly sweet and unpleasant to drink. Our bill was a lot higher than we were expecting. W thought it was very overpriced and overated.

I had a takeaway so can only speak for that, but what a good choice this place was! When I went to pick up my food, the staff were so welcoming and friendly, held the door open, smiled, had a little chat and it was a very nice experience. The food itself was awesome! I love my Persian food and this was top notch. The livers were divine, very nice flavour and not irony at all. The lentil soup was also great, loads of dried mint and herbs that made it very flavourful yet not too oily. The bread portion was huge to mop it up as well, which made the whole thing very filling and worth the price. I also had couscous and cacik, both classics and both very nice once again. This place is great, and hopefully I’ll be back to experience the food even fresher and in person!

Beautiful food and the best service, we felt like royalty and would definitely go again. Worth every penny.

Lovely restaurant, staff were lovely and the food was delicious, I had tzatziki and chicken shish which came with rice, really really nice, want to come again for my birthday

Was there last Saturday evening. Lively atmosphere for all sorts of groups. The open plan kitchen created more theatre. Above all the food was outstanding. But you need to book.

Good food, good service and good ambience. Would visit again.

Amazing restaurant, with friendly service and lovely atmosphere. Food was really good. Food is all halal and very tasty. Would highly recommend a visit.

We had the weekday lunch menu which offered great value. It's a fixed price menu for starter and main course but there is still a wide choice of dishes. The food was well cooked, well presented and very tasty. Our particular favourite was the sigara borek. We also felt the wine list offered some good value options. Service was friendly and efficient and the restaurant has a nice ambience.

Visited on Friday lunch time for the Special 2 Course Lunch Deal, great value for money, and delicious food, top notch service. Highly recommended.

Good food and good flavours in a lively restaurant with attentive staff and a good atmosphere , pity about one very loud drunk man who was a pain and should have been told to leave as there was a 10 year olds birthday party there and his language wasn't the best but he wasn't which is why it only got 4 stars , pity really

We enjoyed the calamari as it was done just right. The decor was nice and staff was attentive . We were looked after well by Ilios . It was a hot summer day and we were able to eat alfresco style as they had the big doors open .

Omer our bar tender was amazing drinks were on point food was on point and service was brilliant. Highly recommended 😍

I've eaten in a lot of restaurants Mirra has got to be one of, if not THE, most friendly! We'd never been there before but were greeted and treated like old friends, they were all just so amazing!!! We often opt for Turkish when we're away because as a vegetarian I know that there will be a large and interesting selection of vegetarian options: Mirra definitely doesn't disapoint on this one. My wife and I had a selection of half a dozen items from the small plates and appetizers section of the menu, and for us that was just about the right amount of food. We had a couple of aubergine options, some halloumi, some feta parcels.... It was all fantastic. With a combination of food and service like that, you really can't go wrong

Fantastic place. I’ve been to mirra many times since I found them 3 years ago. The quality and standard of food is always outstanding and the staff are very friendly and helpful. Give it a try if you haven’t yet, you won’t regret it

We had a delicious lunch, the service was impeccable, food delicious and surroundings beautiful, all in all a lovely place to eat, I would definitely recommend this restaurant 😋

We sat upstairs lovely decor and atmosphere Super friendly staff There was 8 of us all had different starters and mains and every one was impressed with the lovely presented and more importantly super tasty food Highly recommend the octopus!! Will definitely be using this place s lot

Beautiful restaurant and the food is amazing! Each time I have a cocktail it is adorned with different things, I’ve had a boat, a heart and a sunshine really insta worthy touch. The best place to eat in Colchester by miles!

Uitstekende bediening erg vriendelijk en een heerlijk lunch menukaart we hebben genoten van de messe, de heerlijk verse knapperige salade en een köfte. Kortom zeker een aanrader voor een lunch. Daarnaast ook nog een verzorgd interieur

Always high-quality food, served by helpful staff. Good value for money and good seating.

Great Turkish Restaurant. Stylish decor, immaculately clean. Service was professional, polite and very accommodating. (Special mention for our waiter Mummer ) Only restaurant we’ve ever been to twice in one day. Lunch and dinner.

Excellent food and even better coctails 🍸

Food was really good but the restaurant was filthy, bits of oily food left on the chairs which has left a stain on my top that won't come out. Toilets had no toilet paper in (most of it was on the floor) the staff were so unwelcoming and two of them squared up to each other in the middle of the restaurant and had to be separated by other members of staff, which was really awkward. We tried to raise all of this when we paid the bill but the waiter wasn't interested and couldn't wait to get away from us (or at least that's how it felt).

We came in after my sisters graduation and what a vibe! The party continued! The staff went above and beyond in welcoming us, they were so kind and a lot of fun, they had us up dancing to celebrate and brought my sister and the other graduates a surprise desert out. The food was lovely, with a large choice on the menu and the drinks were incredible with attention to detail in presentation. Would recommend and can’t wait to visit again

I attended a birth party here and the experience was very enjoyable atmosphere. Ozzy, Fidan and Burak made it happen. Well done Ismet for your good team. 👍

If you are ever in Colchester check out this place. The food delicious and service is excellent and profeßional.The staff friendly and helpful.

Lovely food and lovely staff, a good place to go.

Service felt a little rushed but food was exceptional

I love it, the most delicious beer incredible atmosphere delicious food great staff absolutely satisfied the children are happy Many thanks 😃

Had a lovely experience , first time visited and food was just wow! first time ever in UK restaurant and british food . Just had amazing experience , good , healthy , tasty and delicious food, would love to visit again, its a perfect place with family . I went on dinner time and had quality time . such kind and welcoming staffs . Thanks to every one for making my day special by providing me yammiii food . Lamb, chicken and fish item i ordered for family , the taste is still with me 🤪🤪🤪😊😊😊 happy costumer 💐💐💐

Friendly front of house and table service. Food freshly cooked to order and good size portions. Full lunch time menu available

What a great find in Colchester..food was excellent..staff very friendly and helpful... decor and atmosphere excellent..definitely recommend and would come back anytime.. thanks for a great afternoon...

We were here for my 'significant' birthday. The staff went to such a lot of trouble to make us all feel welcome. They played birthday music as my cake came out and the waiter even made me a paper rose. The food was delicious as always.

Very friendly, attentive staff and food to die for! Absolutely outstanding in my opinion. The restaraunt is welcoming and very clean and the staff very engaging.

Visited for a late lunch, we were greeted by Ozzy on arrival and immediately seated. We were served at our pace, not hurried nor did we have to wait. Our food was impeccable and served at the correct heat. We will be visiting this establishment again when in town.

Nice place, friendly staff, delicious food

The food was very delicious and the waiters were very kind.

I had a fantastic experience at Mirra Restaurant in Colchester. The restaurant offers a delightful fusion of traditional Turkish and Mediterranean cuisine with a modern twist. The ambiance is both stylish and inviting, making it perfect for any occasion. The meze platters, grilled meats, and desserts were all exceptionally delicious. The hummus and cacik were particular highlights for me. The service was outstanding, with friendly and attentive staff. I highly recommend Mirra for anyone looking for an exquisite dining experience! 🥳

spices are not for me but overall it's good place

I had a small party after a christening, and we went upstairs, everything was booked in advance. The staff was very nice, professional, upstairs looks amazing,was a very great experience overall, definitely coming back.

Great service , great atmosphere, excellent food...

Best restaurant around Colchester!

The best Turkish food I have ever eaten, thanks to the professional service we received.

The restaurant provided so delicious food and so comfortable atmosphere, serviced is so brilliant

delicious food, excellent service

Visited Sunday for my grandsons birthday . What a lovely meal and wonderful service thank you

Friendly, very good food and imported beer. Not to miss.

İt was my best day in Colchester, thanks to everyone they are so kind.

Amazing food! The best Turkish Restaurant I’ve seen in the UK so far. The food, stuff and the restaurant itself is phenomenal.

We went for my dad’s birthday and had a really enjoyable experience! All the waiters were really lovely and helpful the minute you walked in! They brought out a cake and had a dance for my dad’s birthday and we were all crying of laughter! Definitely a birthday to remember. Food was pretty good aswell, will definitely come back!

So so lovely!! Ilyos served us and made the night really special for a birthday! Thank you!! We will come back for sure :) thank you!!

Fantastic food and service. Highly recommended.

What a lovely place, with a lovely staffs… Shoutout to Heliux for his nice welcoming and good customer relations. I will visit again

What a night..... Best food ever!!!!!

Ilyos and the team were fantastic and the food was unbelievable. Will definitely be back!

Very good food excellent service

Very poor service, staff is rude and prices are inflated.

Rude waitor who would not bring bread & Homous unless we ordered the mains although we have already had drinks ( were going to pay obviously). We were all doctors from NHS and it was weird for him to say that he won't bring anything till we order mains. Food wasn't good either and too pricey.

Just had a great relaxing dinner here with my daughter, the mixed chicken & lamb was so tasty, nice calamari , fab chips!! warm free bread with dips to start! Service also very good, Will go back again

We were coming to visit the university for a course, and we came to the restaurant by chance. The food was amazing and the service was decent

We had a great prebirthday getogther. Flawless. Great food. My son's favourite cuisine and such a classy place to eat.

Great place to eat. Food is exellent and portion size is MASSIVE. 100% recommended

Was amazing food, waiter was a little cold and offish but would still eat there again

Delicious food, best Turkish food I have had in the country. Lovely staff and great atmosphere. Food is very fresh and homemade.

Absolutely fantastic, our son took me this evening as my hubby was poorly 😷 the best service, cocktails amazing 🤩 thanks for the best pre bday (stevens mum)

the best Turkish food I've had in England. Imam bayildi perfect. Succulent squid in the lightest of crispy batters. Borek delicious as was the cacik. Family run restaurant - Turkish not Cypriot. Friendly ambience. Wish I lived nearer so I could have it as my local eaterie.

The quality of the food here is top-notch. Huge menu, reasonably priced. The portions are massive, and everything tasted really fresh and beautifully spiced.

Beautiful food, excellent service, very reasonable price - fancy but not over priced! We have been here as a family of 4 and as a group of 8. Both times we were made to feel very comfortable, service was quick and efficient. We will definitely be back!

Would not recommend. Gives you leftover beer of other customers by refilling the bottles. Saw it myself. Bartender was refilling the bottles.

Love this place, super friendly staff full of engery. Food is amazing, never a bad meal here. Mixed shish is delicious. Turkish pizza is a must... unless they have run out. Brilliant for family's with a good appetite would highly recommend the mixed sharing meal

Excellent service and food even on very busy Friday night.

I came here for my sisters birthday and the staff were rude. The waiter was very miserable and he didnt even bother to say happy birthday to my sister despite the fact she was wearing her birthday badge, and overall the vibes he gave off were kind of ruining the experience. Im not saying he had to be overly happy but the least you can do is be kind to customers and atleast crack a smile or something if you want an extra £10 for the service cost lol. Overall the food was good but the moody staff kinda ruined the vibe

Lots of vegetarian options, all delicious. I had the grilled halloumi and the moussaka, would recommend! Welcoming and helpful staff.

Walked in off the street at 6pm on a Saturday night and managed to get a table.Busy place which was a sign that the food was good, and it wasn't bad. Had a mixed kofte, a little chewy but not bad. The staff were attentive. The surroundings were really nice and the upstairs looked really good with round velvet booths and the decoration of hanging flowers. If I was in Colchester late I would go again. Prices weren't too bad, what annoyed me was that the service charge was added to the bill. I feel that the tip should be left for the customer to decide.

Lovely environment, great menu & service and tasty food. The Turkish wines added to the experience . Would highly recommend

Really enjoyed our meal last week, great atmosphere, really tasty food. I had the fish stew and it was absolutely delicious, I'll definitely be going back soon. This restaurant is a little on the pricey side however definitely worth it for a treat.

They serve stale food. Zero hygiene measures.

I thoroughly enjoyed the food; it was excellent, and I definitely plan to return.

After a trip to the Curzon cinema we fancied something to eat and opted for the nearby Mirra. The staff were very helpful and created a table for 5. We are all vegetarian but there was a lot of choice. We each had a starter, the aubergine was cooked perfectly. My wife wanted a change to the items in her starter and they were happy to oblige. I then opted for the vegetarian moussaka. It was lovely. The portion was so big that I couldn’t finish it and the staff were happy to box it up for me. We had a very active 3 year old with us and he spent the time playing and singing. The staff were very good and one waiter magically made a lolly pop appear once he finished his meal. A little later another waiter gave him a paper rose which he loved. The experience was great and the food lovely. Thank you Mirra.

The Mirra is always exceptional top quality food with service by far the best turkish in Colchester and possibly Essex 👌🏾

Sorry but if your a foodie and know your food quality this place isn’t for you, my prawns were defrosted not fresh, my minced lamb meatballs were like cannon balls not at all tender or flavoured it’s the first time ever I didn’t eat a meal despite them seeing this they didn’t attempt to refund me or swap the dish. The service was excellent and the atmosphere was great but as I say it’s cheep meat and defrosted seafood wouldn’t return

Oh people of Colchester, you have a treasure so keep an eye on it! I lived in Türkiye for quite long time and been to so many high profile restaurants and cities (Adana and Gaziantep), therefore, satisfying my taste in Turkish food abroad was nearly impossible until I found Mirra! In short, they are absolutely authentic, original, high quality and 5 star restaurant from the food quality, portion size and taste to the generosity and hospitality! Ordered two takeaways and just now finished my Adana Kebab, absolutely delicious and original! They even went further and added a sweet gift to the bag (see the photo). THANK YOU! Teşşükler arkadaşlar ellerine sağlık!

Amazing food. Always my go to in Colchester.

Lovely place. Good food, nice staff

Exquisite Culinary Gem! Mirra Restaurant is a delightful discovery that I couldn't keep to myself. As a connoisseur of Turkish cuisine, I've had the pleasure of experiencing various dining establishments, and Mirra undoubtedly ranks among the best. The subtle freshness of their ingredients infuses each dish with a distinct flavor that is simply divine. Whether you're enjoying their perfectly seasoned kebabs or sampling their array of mezze, each bite transports you to a culinary paradise. Without hesitation, I recommend Mirra for those in search of a refined dining experience that celebrates the essence of Turkish cuisine."

Fabulous restaurant. The food is always first class and the staff are wonderful.

Great lunch time menu, really friendly. Even opened door when leaving, so I could get my pram out very throughtful

Richtig leckeres Essen in nettem Ambiente Haben mit ortsansässigen Freunden dort gegessen und getrunken. Tot Service, tolles Personal. Rundum zufrieden.

Was at Mirra for dinner today.Seabass I ordered was tasting wierd , it was rotten and smelling. They apologised and changed the dish as any person with normal olfactory senses can smell the rotten odour. I have been to Mirra many times and will never step in again.

Very welcoming atmosphere and a great place to go with the girls for drinks ! Will be back for that delicious hummus in the future !

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Very tasty food. Sorry I would give a 5 stars if the staff would be more cheerful

We had Murs serve us when we went for a birthday meal, he was lovely and made us have the best time! Decorated our table and brought out a cake for the birthday, would really recommend!

Amazing food and service ! Highly recommend if you want true Turkish food .We had appetizers , main and dessert topped with amazing Turkish coffee . I am in love

Amazing food and atmosphere. Highly recommend if you are around Colchester !!

Nice food, drinks over priced. About £8 for a strawberry kopperberg cider. Lamb skewers good.

Food is overpriced and no taste. Very bland. Not authentic Turkish

Had a delicious meal here for a Christmas catch up. Had a lovely waiter called Murs who was attentive and friendly. The food is always so good here!

Great food and lovely waiter by the name of murs who was hilarious and super kind and attentive definitely go again !

Great night with friends, the staff were so friendly and welcoming. Food was great. Our waiter, Murs, was very funny and so kind. Made us feel right at home. Would come back again.

Best Turkish I've ever had. Great staff, service and atmosphere