The best restaurants in New Town Colchester East of England

Went for afternoon tea yesterday with my mum as a birthday treat and sadly did not have the best experience. We arrived at 2.30pm and there was a 20min delay before getting offered any tea and then there was a further 15min delay before getting the sandwiches. There venue was not busy - only a table of 2 and a table of 10 when we arrived both of which left not long after we arrived so for the majority of the time we were the only ones there. The tables were not cleared so we had to look at messy tables which spoilt the ambiance. The staff were quite rude and kept telling us they were busy - even when we were the only ones there. Near the end of our time they started moving chairs from the room we were in to a different room again making us feel very uncomfortable and forcing us to feel like we needed to move. During our time there we spoke to the Events manager to raise our concerns and were offered 2 free glasses of prosecco. This experience cost nearly £60 but do not feel the experience received warranted this cost sadly. Over the last few years we have used Greyfriars for a number of occasions including my wedding reception and always had great experiences but yesterday's experience has sadly deterred us from wanting to go back.

Booked for a party of 16 for a Saturday night, absolutely hassle free. When I had a query for the restaurant I received prompt and helpful email replies and was very happy with the customer service I received. On the night we were seated in an area away from the other diners which was rather nice, seeing as we were a fairly large party. The service was prompt yet relaxed — at no point did we feel as though the staff were trying to rush us through our meal. Considering the number of our party, food and drinks all arrived promptly and were of excellent quality. I have used Yak & Yeti several times in the past and would always recommended their butter chicken. The food portions are very generous and all have a rich flavour. Some of the spicier dishes with a little bit of a kick have a nice warming flavour. My friends and I ordered a selection for of main dishes to make sure we had multiple options to try. We all left with clean plates that night! Everything was delicious and wonderful to eat. The staff were amazing and very attentive — they regularly checked up on us and the manager came to speak with us a couple of times to make sure that everything was okay and that we were having a good time. When we settled the bill the staff were very patient with us, as our party wanted to pay separately and they showed us an itemised bill which enabled us to work out what we should pay with ease. Overall we had a very enjoyable night at Yak & Yeti Colchester. I would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for a decent curry with a slight difference due to the Nepalese influence in some of the flavours. Whether a small group or a large party, I have found Yak & Yeti to always be excellent and would definitely return over and over again.

I lived close by to this pub, and been a few times and it was an ok place to have a drink. I booked a party here and due to Covid I needed to change it by a year, which was no problem. Unfortunately, we still had issues due to Covid and it had to be changed again. The 2nd lot of contact was beyond rude. I have now cancelled my party based on this, as who wants to have a party somewhere when they've been rude to you? Not very encouraging. I am not a rude person, and I haven't done or said anything to deserve this. So this is a reply I just received from the owner - Peter - after expressing my dissatisfaction at the contact I previously received: We're doing very well thanks for your concern...... Apologies for what btw you was very rude to my staff so in all honesty you should be apologising to them but hay hoe you obviously think your above your station all I can say is good luck to the new venue there gonna duckin need it...... Off you duck 🖕 (changed swear words due to submitting the review) So, not much else to say. Give your money elsewhere.

Decent back street traditional pub with a good selection of real ales and a friendly landlady. The pies were good as well.

Went to nursery for the first time ,restaurant looked inviting so we ordered lunch ,both had pies of the day with veg ,I has potatoes wife had chips,both pies hot and exceptional, veg and chips luke warm.at best , no one asked if things were OK and restaurant very busy, we will.put this down to experience and will try again as it was a lovely couple hours spent in the nursery.

Good food, beautiful environment, a place that I always have gathering with friends.

Atmosphere and service was excellent we went for the Sunday roast and we got the mixed roast and was very nice id highly recommend

Extremely disappointed with this Wimpy. Popped in for lunch (all day breakfast and International Grill). Utterly disgusting. Chips tasted like cardboard. Bendy sausages were vile. Eggs were dry. Patty was horrid. Staff extremely miserable and uninterested with complaints. Offered a second bowl of chips. Also inedible. No apology. No offer of a discount. Toilets were filthy. Waste of £35.00 Save your money and eat in one of the many other local restaurants.

Best curry we’ve had from anywhere in a long time !

I am regular customer which l he. Konws i placed my order online but one. Care 2 3 4 i ignore.. they keep 💯 ignoring. All. I am saying. When u placed an order. U don't get it. Honestly once or twice Honestly then ur for granted as great customer 🙃 then. U don't get what u want.... go. I always ♥️ placed my order for extra space. Order once... no no no no no spares. All

Chowmein was amazing! 10/10. Must try

Good portion size, plenty of meat. Very tasty tikka. Will order again

Can't beat this place for value for money , the portions are massive . Staff were really friendly and it was really busy when we visited . We will be returning .

Top tier coming back from a night out food. Get it down you lads. The staff were great to talk to, and the food was great and well portioned. Actually melted the cheese on the cheesy chips.

80th birthday party We chose the £20.00 buffet for 19 adults, wow, what a spread. Staff friendly, whatever we asked for was not a problem.