Divine food, great wine and wonderful service! We celebrated our wedding anniversary there during our short trip to Colchester last December. We had the tasting menu with wine pairing.... One of our best dining experience! A must-go!

Arguably the best restaurant in Essex currently. I’ve eaten in some truly amazing restaurants in Britain. And this is up there with many of them. Truly exceptional food. The staff also are very good. While Knowledge may not be as refined as some of the higher end places in London for example, their attentiveness and friendly approachable style more than makes up for it. The place is small and intimate, an simple. Very modern, it had the modern city vibe. The smart casual, fine dining without the stuffiness. Posh without pretension. Their drinks menu also seems to be made up of mostly local spirits and beer. Which is very nice. The south Asian influences are also tastefully done. Nothing about the menu screams tacky or of trying too hard. It’s subtle and considered. Overall, I would suggest Kintsu are the best restaurant in Colchester currently. And potentially the best in Essex.

Beautiful lunch on a sunny Saturday. Fantastic food, service and very unusual and well paired wine. Decent value all considered. Thank you!’

Fantastic hidden gem in Colchester! We were blown away by the quality, professionalism and character of Kintsu. We were Lucky to have the Chefs Table Experience and I have to say every dish was wonderful. We paired this with a wine flight. All of the wines were divine and we had a wonderful evening. Thank you team Kintsu and see you again, soon!

Kintsu is a haven for food lovers in North Essex. It has never failed to disappoint, and is our destination restaurant for celebrations. The staff are friendly and knowledgeable, the menu always offers quality we don’t find anywhere else in Essex or South Suffolk, and the quality of the tasting menu (which regularly innovates) would not be out of place in London, save that few London restaurants offer such a personal experience, in proximity to the chef. Kintsu is genuinely a hidden gemstone in Colchester, and my only concern in recommending it is that it might make it harder to get a table.

Couldn’t recommend Kintsu enough. We had the tasting menu. The food looked and most importantly tasted amazing. Full of flavour and the fish and meat were so fresh with ingredients to match. The menu was so carefully curated and we were delighted that we didn’t have to choose the menu. Definitely the best place in Colchester that we’ve ever been to.

This was our second visit to Kintsu, and it did not disappoint. I really like the mystery of not knowing what is to come with the tasting menu! Each course is as or more delicious than the last, and the creativity that goes in to both the flavours and presentation truly warrants the price. The restaurant itself is stylish, but relaxed and with a great playlist! There’s also a small central courtyard area for pre-dinner drinks in the warmer months. Highly recommend a visit if you’re looking for something finer in the Colchester area!

Came here before Christmas and WOW! Absolutely stunning food, so impressed. Me and my partner are from London and this would be double the price in London. We are huge foodies and this was one of our favourites. Every dish was stunning. We will be back. Lovely staff, such talented chefs. Can’t stop raving about it.