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1. STARK
4.8
Exceptional(49)
Price: Very Expensive
• Modern European • Colchester
Booked 13 times today
Stark is located in East Mersea, Essex and is owned and run by Ben and Sophie Crittenden, who opened their first site in Broadstairs back in December 2016 with the aim of securing a better work/life balance and enabling Ben to enjoy more time with their three young children, Ivy, Rosa and Arlo. Before relocating to Mersea Island, Stark was the only Michelin-starred restaurant in Thanet and one of five in the whole of Kent.At Stark, only one, set tasting menu is served with no options or alternatives available. Because of this, Stark is unable to cater for any allergies or dietary requirements, for any reason as all guests eat the exact same meal each night. Ben creates a menu from high quality, seasonal ingredients, using his creativity and passion to create delicious food and provide a unique and exciting eating experience for customers.​Stark is a very intimate, relaxed restaurant, whose only demand of you is that you sit back, trust us with your dinner and enjoy the experience.
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2. Banquet Chinese
4.7
Exceptional(1702)
Price: Expensive
• Cantonese • Colchester
Booked 19 times today
Start the the New Year with 25% off your total bill until 19th January. Tuesday, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Sunday from 5pm. Banquet Chinese is a restaurant and venue unlike any other found in Colchester or North Essex today. This is Chinese food the way it is meant to be experienced! Our mouth-watering dishes are cooked to perfection by award-winning chefs using only the freshest and finest ingredients.The interior has been carefully chosen and imported from China to create a genuine and sophisticated yet relaxed atmosphere in which to enjoy your lunch or evening meal, perhaps together with a bottle of wine from the well rounded wine list supplied by Liberty Wines.
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3. Black Rock Restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(713)
Price: Expensive
• Steak • Clacton-On-Sea
Booked 1 time today
Embark on a culinary adventure at Black Rock, where we offer a unique dining experience that will tantalize your taste buds. Our menu is a global fusion of flavours, showcasing the best of international cuisine.Our signature "Steak on the Stone" is a must-try, allowing you to customize your steak to your desired level of doneness. This innovative cooking method ensures a truly personalized and flavourful experience.Beyond our exceptional steaks, our menu features a diverse range of dishes to satisfy every craving. From succulent seafood to hearty vegetarian options, there's something for everyone to enjoy. Our commitment to using only the freshest, locally sourced ingredients guarantees exceptional quality and taste in every bite.
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4. Carluccio's - Fenwick Colchester
4.7
Exceptional(413)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Colchester
Booked 9 times today
Here at Carluccio's, we’ve always been true to our Italian heritage and what food really means to us. The best ingredients, from the best regions, cooked with love.
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5. The Old Siege House Bar & Brasserie
4.6
Exceptional(342)
Price: Expensive
• European • Colchester
Booked 3 times today
The Historical Old Siege House in Colchester is the ideal venue for a small intimate meal or a large family get together ! Owned and run by Husband and wife team since 2014 it has a warm atmosphere and relaxed vibe.We can provide extensive menus depending on your events, ranging from Afternoon teas to Hog roasts.Our main menu changes seasonally and we also run a set lunch menu which is great value and changes every two weeks. The restaurant can accomodate up to 160 covers inside and a further 50 outside so you will not be cramped for space. We have a private dining room for hire and a large bar and lounge area where you can enjoy some lovely made to order cocktails or a chilled bottle of wine.Live music and events are regularly held and details will be posted on our various social media outlets.We are proud holders of an elite 5 star food hygiene award for 3 consecutive 5 star visits in a row from the local council and pride ourselves on our hygiene levels.
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6. The Anchor Inn - Nayland
4.6
Exceptional(1937)
Price: Moderate
• British • Nayland
Booked 11 times today
A traditional country pub with a warm welcome, The Anchor Inn offers a fine selection of cask ales and fresh, home-cooked food. Set in the beautiful village of Nayland, open fires and a cosy atmosphere make the Anchor a wonderful winter bolthole, and the banks of the River Stour provide glorious al fresco dining throughout the summer months.
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7. Thai One
4.7
Exceptional(88)
Price: Moderate
• Thai • Colchester
Booked 2 times today
Situated on East Hill in Colchester, the Thai 1 Restaurant is the longest established Thai restaurant in Britain’s oldest recorded town.We pride ourselves on serving only the best in truly authentic Thai dishes, all freshly prepared and cooked from locally sourced suppliers by our highly experienced Bangkok-trained Thai chef’s.
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8. Hawksmoor Wood Wharf
4.5
Awesome(3414)
Price: Expensive
• British • Canary Wharf
Booked 117 times today
Hawksmoor Wood Wharf is housed in an eco-friendly floating pavilion in a new riverside neighbourhood in Canary Wharf. Gently rising and falling with the tide, the main restaurant at dock-level is joined by a 120-seat waterside bar. Both include terraces with views across the water (squint your eyes and you might just see the ghosts of great ships laden with mighty lengths of timber that used to swing in and unload there). There's also a private dining room for up to 20 people named after the local legend Queenie Watts, a singer, songwriter, actor and self-confessed bawdy landlady (think Peggy Mitchell meets Joni Mitchell). The menu revolves around the best British produce the country has to offer with grass-fed dry-aged ethically reared beef, sustainable seafood from the South coast and some of the biggest hits from the Hawksmoor New York menu.
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9. Blacklock Canary Wharf
4.7
Exceptional(1468)
Price: Moderate
• International • Canary Wharf
Booked 108 times today
We’ve long loved Canary Wharf and it's rich history of the nearby Docklands and Billingsgate Market, yet Blacklock in a glass tower never quite fit. One look at an old disused warehouse nestled cosily in the corner of Canary Wharf underneath the train tracks of the North Dock and we knew we had found home. Feel the comforting rumble of trains passing overhead conjuring memories of some of our favourite haunts underneath the bridges in NYC - a place where, with the blinds rolled down and away from prying eyes, a decadent lunch can swiftly roll into dinner.
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10. Afternoon Tea at Ipswich Hotel
(0)
Price: Moderate
• Afternoon Tea • Ipswich
Welcome to Afternoon Tea at Ipswich Hotel , we look forward to speaking with you soon.

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  • kristy
    London •4 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Came last night for a meal - hadn’t been to the siege house in years. Starter was really good, I then had steak for main but it wasn’t the best unfortunately - plus presentation of the steak could have been better. The place does have a nice atmosphere and our waitress was really helpful and friendly.
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    The Old Siege House Bar & BrasseriePrice: Expensive• European• Colchester
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    4.6
  • April
    Essex •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Absolutely Delicious Steak, cooked to perfection. Great for a date night, friend date or dinner with family. I took my family here to celebrate my partners birthday, my son now loves steak and my partner has a new favourit3 restaurant. An absolute gem!
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    Black Rock RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Steak• Clacton-On-Sea
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    4.8
  • Dave
    London •8 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    One of the best meals I’ve ever had, friendly staff and interesting venue, will definitely be back
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    STARKPrice: Very Expensive• Modern European• Colchester
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    4.8
  • John
    Essex •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    We went for the Valentines Day lunch which was wonderful, as always. I ordered the Valentines chocolate box on line when booking. I was hoping the chocolates would arrive at our table as a surprise for my wife. When I mentioned chocolates at the end of our meal our waitress had no idea what I was talking about and brought a senior colleague who also had no clue. Eventually he found the item and shew it to me on his phone and said I needed to order it as an extra, which I had done. So no surprise, eventually they said there will be no charge for the chocolates - which was kind, but the moment had passed. Staff training on 'specials' would be the way forward.
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    Carluccio's - Fenwick ColchesterPrice: Expensive• Italian• Colchester
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    4.7
  • Debbie
    Essex •4 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    This is one of our family favourite places. Today was my 60th birthday celebration, and as usual the food was excellent. We have been going to Banquet for years and a change of ownership but consistently yummy food. Highly recommend
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    Banquet ChinesePrice: Expensive• Cantonese• Colchester
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    4.7

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