The best restaurants serving British food in Colchester East of England

as I use a mobility scooter. and outside tables are available i get served by lovely staff .without having to leave my mobility seat .

Popped in after a visit to the dentists, hoping to grab some breakfast, but I was too late as it was 12pm. However, the lovely staff member did me a strong black coffee (very tasty, strong without being too bitter), offered me some toast and tried to cater to my gluten free diet, and later on returned with a packet of GF crisps as they had finished breakfast time. Very thoughtful service, and the sofas at the front of the shop are extremely comfortable, I did not want to leave.

Xmas Dinner sprouts rock hard roast potatoes terrible turkey no flavour a very poor attempt, starters very poor selection went twice in one week same both times

Had a very delicious traditional Christmas lunch with a friend. The staff are always very friendly and even accommodated my strange request for 'no gravy'! It lovely place to eat.

They gave me Ligma. Which made me go erm what the sigma.

Lovely roast, recommend the roast trio, paired well with cauliflower cheese and pigs in blankets. Big fan of the sticky toffee pudding! Would visit again for sure.

Had lunch here and then came back for the evening BBQ summer event. The lunch and BBQ were very well done. The service at both were good. Having lunch by the river was nice.

Been allowed to have the absolute experience for over 33 years now at this fantastic cafe It’s been about 2 years since I last visited and it was everything I expected and have expected I’ve the years I just wish I lived closer 👍🏻👏🏻👏🏻

If you are an Aunt Bessie fan, then this is spot on! The food was edible but I am certain that everything came straight from the freezer and none (or very little) was home made/cooked.

I’ve been a fan of Paul’s creative cooking since the start of Grain, Kintsu’s predecessor. Sadly it’s too expensive for anything other than a rare visit but this time it was a special occasion so we splashed out for the full tasting menu. I’m so glad we did as it was exquisite, every bite a delightful surprise. The tiny portion of black pudding was the only element I couldn’t eat, evening else was delicious.

I have visited The Three Horseshoes three times. The first time my daughter and I just had starters which were delicious and beautifully presented. The second time was for a Sunday roast which was hugely disappointing, I did email to point out the issues but I was told Sunday roast is very much a personal thing - I agree but I don’t agree that poorly cooked vegetables are a personal thing - however I gave it another try. The final visit and without question my last was a birthday celebration. The starters were nice almost all of us had the tasty heritage tomato dish. The mains were awful. Pasta just boring and amateurish. The steak covered in an unpleasant sweet jus. The chicken was really well cooked but the butternut squash was unpleasant and the nasturtium pesto even worse. Overpriced for what you get.

Wednesday evening party night at Rubinos was an excellent night out. A 3-course menu (3 choices for each course) and only £40. Fantastic food and really friendly professional service. The singer was really good without over powering the conversation and Jake the Magician is superb and did his amazing magic at your table between courses. We will definitely book to go again.

Managed to snag an outside table with a view of the castle. The chai latte had real depth of flavour and the cappuccino was good. My felafel salad was very good and the felafel were moist instead of dry like in most places. My partners chicken and bacon sandwich was generously filled and all at a very reasonable price. We’d deff go back here when next in Colchester.

Another first class takeaway from the team at Nindy’s. It was a big order for a family party, but it was to the usual high standard, and prepared very efficiently. The cod is always of an excellent quality. Thankyou!