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36 Cool Restaurants
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Pavilion Lounge and Restaurant
Colchester, CO1 1QX
21.3 miles
£50 - £79
International
Mediterranean
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Sip & Tuck
Colchester, CO1 1UE
21.5 miles
Bistro
British
Under £30
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Koryu
Colchester, CO2 7DA
21.3 miles
£30 - £49
Gluten-free options
Sushi
Vegan only
Vegetarian only
Those familiar with izakaya will know that this Japanese dining format is all about sharing (and drinking). At Koryu (formerly Tokyo Sizzle) in Colchester, ...
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The Pilgrim's Korai
Brentwood, CM15 9JP
10.5 miles
£30 - £49
Indian
Vegan friendly
Vegetarian friendly
Pilgrim’s Korai restaurant is named after the Pilgrims Hatch area in Brentwood, where you’ll find the building. The family run business has been ...
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Felix Warley
Brentwood, CM12 9LT
12.1 miles
£50 - £79
International
Vegetarian friendly
Felix Warley is located in Brentwood, offering a modern dining experience with a focus on European cuisine. The restaurant is a destination for those seekin ...
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The Boatyard
Leigh-on-Sea, SS9 2EN
15.6 miles
£30 - £49
Modern European
Vegan friendly
Vegetarian friendly
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