I have only recently discovered the Lemon Tree and definately wont forget it in a hurry - it was so…read moregood i went back again the next day! The atmosphere is warm as soon as you arrive and you feel like you are really welcome to be there - as opposed to an interuption or inconvenience as some places unfortunately make you feel like! The staff were very attentive throughout and were more than willing to answer our questions and offer a little of their own expert advice. The menu has good choice and seems to cater for most peoples tastes, six of us on the table and six different main courses shows that i guess. Although i have not yet been , i am looking forward to the next theme night to see just how well this fantastic restaurant carries it off... keep up the good work1

Very nice small restuarant. Wide menu which is always changing. They often do special Jazz nights…read morewhich are woth going to. They have a small cavern which is very cosy, if it's a special occasion it's worth asking if you can have a table in there.

Recommend this beautiful place. 2 courses for £15 of exquisite food. Service was delightful and…read morethe setting superb. Definitely will put this at the top of my list

Took the wife here for a late valentines day meal and wasn't disappointed at all. Very lovely place…read moreand very friendly staff. I've frequented this establishment many times and it never lets you down. The food is excellent, very well presented and flavoursome. We started with the caviar and qual eggs then I had the T-Bone medium rare (juicy) and the wife had the pheasant. We also had a Mediterranean sharing platter which I wasn't keen on myself. Washed down with a few rose and and some beer and the total was about £45 a head, call it £50 with the gratuity. It feels upmarket but I don't believe that's reflected in their prices. Good quality and good value. I'll be back that's for sure.

Will, Glenn, Nat, Ed and Adrian were all fantastic!! 10/10 service. Thanks so much for looking…read moreafter us. We will return soon ! X

Very good value especially the set meals. Cheap and quality meals. Would definitely. become a…read moreregular if I stayed in Colchester. Quite near the castle for tourists wanting a nice affordable meal.

Love the new fit out. Brilliant food. Very consistent. Great service. Happy to recommend.read more

Overall good dining experience yet the price and the steak I was served didn't match. Service was…read morevery good, ambiance of the place was pleasant. Best part was the scallop appetizers.

We both loved our choices of food we had. I had a steamy, rich broth of noodles, Katsu Ramen, while…read moremy date had the Chicken Laksa; we were both blow away by the authentic Japanese food experience on a cold winters day. We started the meal with the Spicy Squid and the Hot & Spicy Ribs which we both loved. The ambiance was warm and cozy. The service was attentive and hospitable.

Was very pleased! Scoped this place out before coming out from the States. Thanks a bunch!read more

Dinner set menu is a steal, so it's no surprise to why Gurkha Restaurant is filled with locals…read moreevery night of the week. There's also a large bar that serves Nepalese beer along with regular fare of your favourite beers, wines, and champagnes. The servers are very accommodating and the staff seems to love what they do. If you're in the mood for some Nepalese food, definitely try them out! They're worth a shot.

This is a fantastic place: excellent food at an excellent price. It's a set 3 course menu served…read morefamily style. The servings are incredibly generous and the servers are always emphatic that if you want more of anything just ask. Well worth the (very reasonable) price tag.

Really delicious and authentic Asian food. I ordered the Pho Bo from the regular menu (they also…read morehave a buffet) and was super happy after eating something that promised a fair amount of spice and delivered on that promise. The beef was tender and cooked perfectly and the sprouts still had the perfect snap when bitten into. The broth was so good that I finished most of that too. The chicken Gyoza starter was also delicious and the dipping sauce had the perfect balance of vinegar, soy sauce, and fresh ginger. My eyes lit up when I saw how generous the portions were and the prices are really decent for how great the quality of the food is. The waitstaff were extremely friendly and attentive as well. I highly recommend this place to anyone who wants some authentic and super delicious Asian food. I'm probably going back tonight

A beautiful building with a fascinating history. Now a restaurant, The Old Siege House is so-called…read moredue to being the very same building in which the Siege of Colchester took place, the siege which brought an end to the English Civil War in the 17th century. Bullet holes and other partial damage is still visible outside and inside of this restaurant from that siege. But the building is even older than that event, it was constructed late on in the 15th century and still retains nearly all of it's original features including stained glass windows and fireplaces. And as if being inside a building of historical significance wasn't enough, the food is bloomin' marvellous, too. The menu is generally made up of modern European style options but what gives The Old Siege House some bonus points is the imagination and creativity put in to the meals created here. The presentation is great and the taste is even better. After some generously sized starters I was struggling to decide which one of the five or so meal choices, which I had narrowed down to, to choose from. This was a problem I'd be only to happy to take on again. In the end, I went for the Tournedo of Pheasant (pan fried pheasant stacked with red onion marmalade, smoked apple wood cheddar and prosciutto with butternut squash mash and veal jus) - oh yeah, that's how I roll. This wasn't a choice I regret. Lovely. My lady-friend's veg-tastic meal was also terrific - the Asparagus Florentine (grilled asparagus, spinach, toasted brioche and poached duck egg smothered with smoked apple wood cheddar sauce). We both loved this. My dessert of profiteroles smothered in white chocolate with vanilla ice-cream and the lady's créme brulee of strawberry and basil with shortbread, both hit the spot. Although no one was playing while we were there on a Sunday evening, there is a beautiful Grand piano by the entrance in the bar area. The layout of The Old Siege House makes it possible to accommodate some larger tables for groups but, also, a lot of smaller, secluded tables while keeping much of the floor open. No one need sit practically adjoining the next table, there is enough room in between for your own privacy. It was a reasonably quiet evening in the restaurant so service was expected to be quick and it was. It was also friendly, courteous, efficient and knowledgable (on the wine list, soup of the day, specials, history of the building etc). All in all, a thoroughly lovely dining experience and should I be in Colchester again I would hope I'll be coming back here. TTFN, Ian

Been to this restaurant a few times its first class, Staff are really friendly, food superb,…read more atmosphere relaxing

Great place food was excellent. Past reviews have complained about the price but you pay for…read morequality so if you want a meal for five pounds in five minutes go to KFC! Service was good and attentive. All around great!

I have only every eastern in this exceptional Chinese restaurant, but I can still remember how…read moreAmazing the food and service were. Now that's not something you can sayoftern right! So, for anyone who hasn't eaten here and things they've had Chinese cuisine I would say very simply, you haven't eaten Chinese until you've eaten here. It the bomb, it amazing, it will give you taste buds a work out and best of all you won't wake up the next day full of Mac's regretting every mouthful. Expect to pay top money for a top meal and ambience A++++ The Risk

What a friendly awesome breakfast place! The eggs Benedict was the best ever and then came back…read morethe next day for scrambled eggs on toast w juicy bacon... gotta try the bacon! Joe our waiter is full of info and local tips!

Cute little place. Had the two course lunch special for £9.95. Tomatoe gazpacho soup with avocado…read moreand the salmon fish cake. Both really good. Just not a huge fan of the tomato and avacodo salad in the caper dressing... a bit too salty for my taste. Want to try the fish pie next time. Adding this. Got the fish pie on my second visit. Really good but super filling. This place is a chain but feels unique and staff is friendly.