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Bella Pais

Osbourne Street, Colchester, England
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Ranked #28 of 228 restaurants in Colchester
Cuisines: Greek
Dining options: Reservations, After-hours
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Dining options: Reservations, After-hours
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Langham, United Kingdom
Senior Contributor
22 reviews 22 reviews
17 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2013 NEW

we like the Bella, and eat there fairly frequently. This time,Anne had a sirloin steak, well done, with a side salad, whilst I opted for the fillet steak. Anne said her steak was probably the best she'd ever had, while my fillet was as good as ever. I eat it very rare,so a good piece of meat is essential. and... More

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See 7 more reviews by Andy H for Colchester
London, United Kingdom
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9 reviews 9 reviews
8 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2013 NEW

Since the restaurant is small and in a part of town I would not usually go fo food, I was in two minds when I walked in. However once inside it was clear the place was packed with happy diners - even on a Tuesday! At a weekend would definitely have to book Yes it is small, but don't agree... More

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Colchester, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2013

You can never fault the food and service at this restaurant, it's one of those places where you really want to try something else, but you always get drawn into the steak. You really need to visit two nights in a week to try something different. If something is not to you liking or cooked the way you like it... More

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Colchester, essex
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4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2013

The Best Steaks we have had outside of Cyprus and the bonus is that they have the Cyprus wines as well. The Restaurant is Compact & Bijou (unlike the size of the meals!) but has a pleasant atmosphere even when full. The prices are not the cheapest around, but you do get what you pay for. The downside is that... More

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UK
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15 reviews 15 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013

The popularity of this restaurant can be judged by the fact it is rammed to capacity most evenings. Certainly they have taken advantage of this and the tables are quite crowded - and who can blame them for maximising profitability in this way. it is renowned for its steaks and rightly so. Mine was a great piece fo meat, larger... More

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Colchester
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10 restaurant reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013

The chicken skewers were quite plain, and very boring. They could have done with some greek dips or sauces to go with it. The kleftiko was nice. The portions are quite generous, but the salad that comes with the food is quite boring and looks cheap. The restaurant however is very cramped and dark, our waiter also had an attitude... More

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Venice, Italy
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

It may be a small restaurant, and yes you definately need to book well ahead, but it is well worth the visit. The friendly happy staff enhance the wonderful atmosphere in the candlelit dining tables with very attentive service. They are renowned for their steaks which never disappoint and there are some real Greek dishes also and the meals are... More

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Colchester, United Kingdom
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10 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

The kleftiko was nice, the chicken skewers were plain and boring. The portions are generous, but for the price, strips of carrot and lettuce on the side is basic, and looks cheap. The restaurant is cramped and dingy, not exactly enticing. Our particular waiter had an attitude, this hopefully isn't representative of the whole establishment.

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See 6 more reviews by petejwill for Colchester
Colchester, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2013

I visited here for my birthday in February with my family and I loved it food was excellent staff excellent, very friendly and entertaining towards my children, couldn't fault one thing very recommend and can't wait to return!

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Colchester, United Kingdom
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3 restaurant reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2013

Yes sizes are huge if that is what you want, but when I order a fillet steak, I don't expect it to be the size of a plate. I ordered medium rare, but more on the rare side and there was no blood in it and was cooked all the way through, I sent it back and a second one... More

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