Eating Out / Restaurants in Colchester

The Barn Brasserie

The Barn Brasserie is an award-winning, stunningly-restored 500 year-old Grade Two listed restaurant  which has a reputation for excellent food, fantastic service and amazing value. Tucked away in the picturesque rolling north Essex countryside, and yet just five minutes from the main A12 close to Colchester, the Barn is open all day, seven days a week serving morning coffee, light lunches and dinner. They also offer a special Business Express menu, Private Dining facility, and seminar room.

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Brook Road, Great Tey, Colchester, Essex CO6 1JE
Tel: 01206 212 345
Child Friendly: Baby changing only
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China Blue

Contemporary restaurant in Colchester serving traditional Chinese and Asian fusion food. Recently refurbished the restaurant has been transformed into a stylish oasis and the beautiful lounge bar is perfect for meeting friends and enjoying some drinks and oriental light bites.

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25 Head Street, Colchester, Essex CO1 1NH
Tel: 01206 761876
Opening hours: Open 7 days a week
Cuisine: Chinese and Asian fusion
Child Friendly: High chairs available
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The Coast Inn

The Coast Inn welcomes you with its friendly atmosphere and stylish blend of traditional wooden floors, modern leather settees and a real log fire.   Enjoy the local seafood, mussels being a real favourite.  The Kitchen at the Coast Inn uses local produce in all its home cooked dishes. The "Today special" board allows for the daily catch to be added as soon as the fisherman lands!

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The Coast Inn, 108 Coast Road, Mersea Island, CO5 8NA
Tel: 01206 383568
Opening hours: Call to enquire
Child Friendly: High chairs and baby changing available
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The Company Shed

The Company Shed is one of the best seafood eateries in the area. There is no fancy decor only formica tables. The main reason you go to eat here is your love for plain and simple seafood. Choose from oysters, crab, lobster, smoked salmon - just some of the delicious seafood on offer.

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The Company Shed, 129 Coast Road, West Mersea, CO5 8PA
Tel: 01206 382700
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The Fountain House Restaurant

Enjoy dinner at this 15th century manor house in Dedham in the heart of Constable Country. The Fountain House Restaurant is well known for careful and imaginative cooking complemented by a modern and imaginative wine list.

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Brook Street, Dedham,  Essex CO7 6AD
Tel: 01206 323027
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The Lemon Tree

The Lemon Tree is a bistro style restaurant which encases part of Colchester's original Roman wall making this a unique setting to enjoy your dining experience. The menu offers seasonal ingredients sourced from local farmers  grocers and organic suppliers, always focusing on quality.

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48 St Johns Street, Colchester Essex CO2 7AD
Tel: 01206 767337
Child Friendly: High chairs available
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Le Talbooth Restaurant

The cooking at Le Talbooth is a skilful mixture of the classic and the exciting. A range of menus are offered to suit every occasion and as many pockets as possible. Awarded  the 2002 Conde Nast Johansen Guide Award - 'Restaurant of the Year, which recognises the quality of the cooking and the overall style of the restaurant.

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Gun Hill, Dedham, Colchester CO7 6HP
Tel: 01206 323150
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Mistley Thorn

The Mistley Thorn offers high quality food in a casual environment with an emphasis on freshness and locally sourced produce. The menu also has an emphasis on fresh seafood. It is the first eating establishment in Essex to be awarded the Michelin Guide's prestigious Bib Gourmand which identifies restaurants that provide good food at moderate prices.

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High Street, Mistley, Essex CO11 1HE
Tel: 01206 392821
Cuisine: British
Opening hours: Open for Lunch & Dinner Mon-Fri 12-3, 6.30-11
Sat-Sun 12- 11
Child Friendly: High chair and booster seats available
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The Peldon Rose

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Colchester Road, Colchester, Essex, CO5 7QJ
Tel: 01206 735248
Food served: Monday - Saturday: 12.00-14.15 and 18.30-21.00 (Friday & Saturday until 21.30)
Sunday: 12.00-18.00 (21.00 in Summer)
Child Friendly: High chairs and baby changing available
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Portofino

Portofino is a fully licensed, purpose built Italian restaurant located at the Hythe, in Colchester. The large open plan kitchen enables customers to watch the chefs taking pride in creating each order - whilst ensuring that every meal is cooked to perfection.

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Haven Road, Colchester, Essex, CO2 8HT
Tel: 01206 795043
Opening Hours: Monday - Sunday
Cuisine: Italian
Child Friendly:High chairs available
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The Silk Road

Experience authentic Thai cuisine at The Silk Road bar and lounge where the Chefs use the freshest ingredients and traditional Thai recipes.  Enjoy a pre or post dinner cocktail in the cocktail bar or chill out in the sumptuous lounge.

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The Silk Road - 4, St. Botolph’s Street, Colchester, Essex CO2 7DX
Tel: 01206 576003
Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday
Cuisine: Thai
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The Sun Inn

Tempting food, seductive bedrooms, eclectic wine and real ale. Since opening in 2003 The Sun Inn has evolved from a run down village boozer to an inn of fine repute. With open fires, oak beams, sun trapped terrace and walled garden, character exudes everywhere you look.

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High Street, Dedham Essex
CO7 6DF
Tel: 01206 323351
Opening Hours: Call to enquire.
Cuisine: Modern British
Child Friendly: High chairs and baby changing available
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Other restaurants to try:
The Boat House - Dedham
Clarice House - Colchester
Masons, The Old Siege House - Colchester
The Prince of Wales - Inworth


 

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