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    Keo Bar Bistro

    4.5 (4 reviews)
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    14 years ago

    Great vibe in place after dinner hour.

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    Il Punto Brasserie

    Il Punto Brasserie

    5.0(3 reviews)
    0.5 mi
    £££

    I recently spent three weeks in France and was disappointed in the food we encountered there. ON my…read morereturn to England to make up for our experience we visited the Great House and also Mariners as Il Punto is now known. Why I want to know can the French do it here but no longer in there own country? Mariners / Il Punto is simply fantastic, great French food served in perfect size portions with a great wine list, brilliant service. I cannot fault this place. I will always return!

    Wow. This is the second time I've eaten on the boat, and it has been just as fantastic on both…read moreoccasions. For some reason, I've managed to not eat here until the last six months or so, put off I think by its apparent "poshness" - I was so wrong, it's not "posh", just very well done in a typical French style. The boat is immaculate, the staff smart and just the right side of formal. This time me and Lucy came out for a little treat as we haven't eaten out in a while. The service was outstanding, with the staff always being on hand but never too attentive and fussy. Kir for aperitifs, with a lovely Chablis (they have an excellent selection by the half bottle) with starters, and a truly fabulous Morgon with the mains. All the food was perfectly presented and delicious, rounded off with simply the best cheesecake I've ever eaten and amaretto coffees. All in all, it was brilliant. Definitely not the cheapest place, but as everything was so good, I consider it excellent VFM. Highly recommended, I'll see you there soon!

    Arlingtons

    Arlingtons

    4.2(6 reviews)
    0.2 mi
    ££

    Great for a pint and coffee. I visited here a few years ago go now, beautiful design, comfortable…read moreseating and excellent customer service, a lovely place to come and wind down after a long day at the office.

    Me and Miss Lucy went here for Lunch last Monday, it was cold and horrible outside, so we thought a…read morebit of French influence goodness might cheer up the day, and it certainly did! Greeted warmly by Marita and co, and sat at a roomy table for 4, I had French Onion Soup (Had to be done!) followed by a traditional French Cassolet, complete with herby crusted top. Lucy had Olives to start, and the Steak and Ale Pie. All the food was fantastic, authentically French and exactly what we were looking for. I managed to squeeze in a little Creme Caramel to finish off my Frenchy Themed lunch, whilst Lucy sensibly abstained and minded her waistline! I love Arlingtons, its the only authentic and relaxed Brasserie around; and its nice to see an actual brasserie, not just a restaurant thats called a brasserie! Although the room and setting is so grand you can easily mistake it for a posh restaurant, and you'd miss the point. All in all, highly recommended, just keep in mind its an informal brasserie, NOT a snobby restaurant, and you wont be disappointed. (I may be bias, as I know the owners Ken, Liz and their manageress Marita well, but I honestly believe this is lovely venture that should be visited if you're in town!)

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    The Old Siege House Bar and Brasserie - White profiteroles and ice cream

    The Old Siege House Bar and Brasserie

    5.0(2 reviews)
    15.2 mi
    £££

    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

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    The Old Siege House Bar and Brasserie - Pheasant on butternut squash mash with red onion marmalade, smoked applewood cheddar, prosciutto and a veal jus

    Pheasant on butternut squash mash with red onion marmalade, smoked applewood cheddar, prosciutto and a veal jus

    The Old Siege House Bar and Brasserie

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