I visited this restaurant with my girlfriend during the Christmas and New Year period and was surprised to find that the service was slow despite the serious lack of custom in the restaurant at this time. I did think that the food was what I would describe only as 'OK'and nothing to write home about. I have to agree with a previous reviewer that the toilets were not up to scratch which again is poor given the lack of customers at this time of the year and the place appeared fully staffed. I have been here a few times in the past prior to the theatre and it has gone down in its overall standards which is a shame. Looking at the website I wondered if the owner has expanded too soon and maybe in areas out of his league? Either was my girlfriend was not impressed and like many we wont be in a hurry to go again soon.

They always say visit the toilets in a restuarant to find out how clean the kitchen is - in this case dont bother! They were terrible and so was the food! Log wait, sent back, cold, staff with attitude and not value for money - need I say more? We were a party of 4 and the bill was very expensive in total and we were very upset and wont be returning - think twice and compare with other restaurants who pride themselves on their quality and service.

The afternoon started poorly and went downhill. The wine was warm when if arrived, they kindly changed this with apologies. The starter was advertised as retro prawn cocktail. Perhaps by retro they mean the tired poor quality prawns has been in the fridge since the 1980s. The main Arrived and the presentation was excellent it's a shame the frozen and precooked cod wouldn't have been welcome at captain Birdseyes table. The orange coloured green curry impressed nobody but the kitchen hand who had obviously been picked every ounce of meat from the chicken thighs and legs to fill the meat content. We waited for 20 mins for being asked if we would like dessert before giving up and going to the till to ask for the bill. Worst meal I have had in years. Service was good when you seen someone. Try KFC or even burger king instead their food is fresher.

I was there for a meal on my 21st birthday, before a night out with friends. there was a large group of us, a of whom had an excellent time, the service was good but not amazing. The food however was outstanding

Well I have to agree with the 'sour' comments made regarding this establishment. I attended a business lunch last week and requested a table move due to some very loud and inconsiderate people beside us. The Manager did this reluctantly but we all noticed that after this we were pretty much ignored. He must have been having a bad day but no respect for customer service or satisfaction I have to say! The food was nothing special I have to say and due to this reception we will not be rushing back. Overall unimpressed - plenty of competition in Colchester for establishments that want to fight to stay trading. JB