Dietary Requirements
No matter what your dietary needs are, Colchester is ready to cater. Between our vegan and tasty plant based restaurants, gluten free cakes and afternoon teas, and coffee shops serving milk alternatives, good food will never be more than a stone's throw away.
Colchester has great options for gluten free diets, and vegan and vegetarian diets and we have dedicated pages for these dietary requirements.
For clean comfort, try plant-led Patch; this community-driven restaurant focuses on homegrown, local produce and offers a weekly 'chef's menu', complete with wine pairings.
For comforting Gluten Free lunch options, try Timbers, an independent family-run restaurant with gluten free core menu items and substitutes available. If you're looking for a touch of luxury, The Old Siege House Bar and Brasserie boasts up-market Gluten Free dishes such as roasted cod loin with spring onion mashed potatoes, and roasted lamb with charred asparagus. They also offer a gluten free Afternoon Tea.
Gluten Free Options
All of the outlets listed have a selection of Gluten Free options available.
Banquet Chinese
Banquet Chinese is a restaurant and venue, unlike any other found in Colchester or North…
Cafe 21
Housed in a Grade II listed building in the heart of Colchester City, this wonderful cafe serves…
Donkey & Buskins
An independent fresh food gastro pub set in the village of Layer de La Haye. With a dedicated gluten…
Henley's of Wivenhoe
Henley's of Wivenhoe is an award-winning, quintessential fish and chip shop, with a few twists…
Romano Lounge
Informal café bar open all day, every day for breakfast, lunch and dinner…
Shoulder of Mutton Tea Rooms
Family run Vintage licensed tea room on the banks of the river Colne. The Shoulder of Mutton Tea…
Small Talk Tearooms
'Sitting' on the Roman wall, this charming tearoom serves extensive tea collections…
The Coast Inn
A riverside bar and restaurant on Mersea Island, serving breakfast, lunch, dinner and homemade…
The Coffee Crate
Local cafe serving coffee, cakes, sandwiches, milkshakes and a range of teas and soft drinks. Vegan…
The Court House
This restaurant, located just outside of Colchester, serves vegetarian and gluten free options…
The Fox Inn
A warm, welcoming family-run free house serving guests for over 20 years. The Fox Inn has a…
Timbers Food and Drink
This independent, family run restaurant serves comforting food in the heart of Colchester. Timbers…
Trinity Patisserie
Bar and Bistro in Wivenhoe specialising in French patisserie, afternoon teas and desserts. This…
Two Brews
An independent bottleshop and craft beer bar focusing on providing Colchester with a curated…
Zizzi
Serving tasty Italian dishes including vegan, vegetarian and gluten free. Zizzi Colchester is…
Plant-Based and Plant-led Options
All of the options listed feature plant-based and plant-led menu options.
Aburi
Experience the rich traditions of Japanese cooking in our beautiful, authentic Japanese restaurant…
Al Pacino
Independent Italian restaurant and Pizzeria, located adjacent to Colchester Castle and the beautiful…
Ask Italian
The ASK Italian restaurant in Colchester is set in a converted house with a vaulted ceiling…
Banquet Chinese
Banquet Chinese is a restaurant and venue, unlike any other found in Colchester or North…
Cafe 21
Housed in a Grade II listed building in the heart of Colchester City, this wonderful cafe serves…
Caffe Sala
An independent coffee shop serving great coffee and a delicious range of cakes and sweet treats…
Church Street Tavern
Church Street Tavern is a bar & restaurant in Colchester's city centre perfect for day as…
Doğa Turkish Restaurant
Doğa Turkish Restaurant welcomes their customers with open arms, expressing gratitude to those…
Greyfriars
With a wide range of menus on offer, we are proud to be able to satisfy all tastes and preferences…
Heavenly Desserts
An established fine dining dessert restaurant, Heavenly Desserts offers the best luxury desserts…
Indian Khana
Indian Khana provides true delicacies of Indian Cuisine, taking you on a culinary adventure which…
Level Best Art Cafe
An Art Cafe run by The Dacon Trust Ltd which helps provide work and training to adults with…
Love Thy Burger
Love Thy Burger is a local, family owned Burger Joint, serving locally sourced meat, our famous…
Maharani Indian Restaurant
A celebration of the Indian subcontinent's diversity, the Maharani is located in the heart of…
Milsoms
Whether you're looking for a delicious, high-quality meal, breakfast and coffee, or a…
Romano Lounge
Informal café bar open all day, every day for breakfast, lunch and dinner…
Shoulder of Mutton Tea Rooms
Family run Vintage licensed tea room on the banks of the river Colne. The Shoulder of Mutton Tea…
Small Talk Tearooms
'Sitting' on the Roman wall, this charming tearoom serves extensive tea collections…
The Court House
This restaurant, located just outside of Colchester, serves vegetarian and gluten free options…
The Fox Inn
A warm, welcoming family-run free house serving guests for over 20 years. The Fox Inn has a…
The Olive Branch
Based in Wivenhoe, this Syrian cafe serves a selection of vegetarian - and mostly vegan - food…
Trinity Patisserie
Bar and Bistro in Wivenhoe specialising in French patisserie, afternoon teas and desserts. This…
Two Brews
An independent bottleshop and craft beer bar focusing on providing Colchester with a curated…
Yak and Yeti
Yak and Yeti offers a unique blend of Nepalese, Indian and Tibetan cuisine. While you might be…
Zizzi
Serving tasty Italian dishes including vegan, vegetarian and gluten free. Zizzi Colchester is…