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9.8
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Excellent
67 reviews
Ambience
9.9
Food
9.7
Service
9.9
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  • Aaron J.1 review

    22 March 2025

    10/10

    Amazing as always!! Best Italian food in town. Staff are amazing. Venue is small and homely.

  • Maryam A.1 review

    11 March 2025

    10/10
    Layered sponge cake filled with fresh strawberries and topped with smooth, fluffy frosting and a whole strawberry.

    Amazing staff such lovely people and great service

  • Louise B.1 review

    2 March 2025

    10/10

    It's a lovely, quiet setting. The food was excellent.

  • Ann Michelle K.1 review

    19 February 2025

    10/10
    Grilled shrimp in a rich orange sauce served on fresh arugula, accompanied by toasted crusty bread for dipping.
    A wood-fired pizza topped with tomato sauce, mushrooms, and creamy ricotta cheese, alongside plump shrimp on arugula with red onion, a fresh mixed greens salad, and linguine with seafood in a dark sauce, complemented by remnants of a seasoned and chargrilled dish.
    Linguine pasta in rich tomato sauce, featuring seafood like large mussels and a golden brown shrimp, garnished with fresh herbs.
    Ravioli topped with succulent shrimp in a rich tomato sauce, served on a bed of fresh arugula and garnished with herbs.

    Amazing food! Great service! My go to comfort restaurant.

  • Denise S.4 reviews

    23 February 2025

    10/10

    Lovely food, lovely staff

  • ALAN M.3 reviews

    20 February 2025

    10/10

    Lovely pizze, although what people on adjacent tables were eating looked delicious, too.

  • Scott S.1 review

    20 February 2025

    10/10

    I recommend this restaurant fab food excellent service great night out Go !!!

  • Jenny C.1 review

    20 February 2025

    10/10

    Very friendly, pleasant decor, excellent value for money.

  • Gaynor C.2 reviews

    18 February 2025

    10/10

    This little gem is a repeat dining experience that was equally as good as the last visit. Josh, our waiter, was really friendly and helpful. Chatting about how well the restaurant is doing and certainly deserves this as the food is fabulous. The atmosphere is welcoming and is well deserving of a 5* review. We will be back very soon.

  • ALAN M.3 reviews

    6 February 2025

    10/10

    Ci voleva was very good for our 2nd visit The XL pizza is truly XL. Defeated me with my big appetite. Normal one next time, but very lovely they are.

    Ci VolevaOwner

    Thank you Alan

  • Sue P.1 review

    5 February 2025

    10/10

    It was a great experience will definitely go again

    Ci VolevaOwner

    Thank You

  • ALAN M.3 reviews

    22 January 2025

    10/10

    No calzone on the menu, but they made one and it was delicious.

    Ci VolevaOwner

    Thank you Alan

  • Denise S.4 reviews

    27 December 2024

    10/10

    Excellent food and excellent service

  • taz a.1 review

    15 December 2024

    10/10

    The main server tall lad dark hair built like he lifts. He made my partners birthday top notch. Got us the best table allowed the suprise guest an additional seat. My bad for not remembering his name but good sir. Welll played my man well played . Will be returning

  • Rhio-Amber B.1 review

    30 November 2024

    10/10
    Creamy chocolate mousse topped with a rich swirl of chocolate sauce and a dusting of cocoa powder.
    Fettuccine pasta in a rich tomato sauce, garnished with parsley and grated cheese, alongside a well-baked pizza topped with ham, green bell peppers, and olives.

    Josh! So lovely and polite. Very authentic food, great ambient lighting!

  • Helen B.1 review

    22 November 2024

    10/10

    Wonderful little restaurant- warm welcoming atmosphere, amazingly friendly staff and superb food. Thoroughly recommended and will be returning very soon.

    Ci VolevaOwner

    Thank you Helen

  • Sandra K.1 review

    16 November 2024

    10/10

    This restaurant is an absolute gem of a find. Although a small restaurant, it is huge on ambiance, service and the food is superbly delicious.

    Ci VolevaOwner

    Thank you so much Sandra

  • Alice M.30 reviews

    29 October 2024

    10/10

    Excellent Italian restaurant to go to in Colchester. And great offers at lunch. The food was fresh and very delicious. The staff were friendly and amazing would definitely go back when visiting.

  • Michelle G.1 review

    14 November 2024

    10/10
    Rich chocolate fondant with a glossy surface, served with creamy vanilla ice cream and drizzled with chocolate sauce.

    I have been twice so far and absolutely love the gorgeous setting and the food is delicious . The family are so friendly and make an effort to chat. As an Italian I am very fussy about authentic food. Please go and support this small business as it is definitely the best Italian food in Colchester.

    Ci VolevaOwner

    Grazie mille Michelle

  • Jacqueline T.2 reviews

    12 November 2024

    10/10

    The friendly service was the first thing that made us feel comfortable. Then the excellent quality of the food - which was delicious and well served. It was very reasonably priced and I would definitely go again!

    Ci VolevaOwner

    Thank you

  • Sarah F.1 review

    6 November 2024

    10/10

    The staff were very friendly, food was good and very reasonably priced.

  • Susan C.1 review

    31 October 2024

    10/10

    Excellent food and friendly service . Would thoroughly recommend 👌

  • Vanessa M.1 review

    30 October 2024

    10/10

    Lovely restaurant, great food and excellent service.

  • Christine O.1 review

    10 October 2024

    10/10

    Lovely family run restaurant

  • sara C.

    sara C.1 review

    3 October 2024

    10/10

    food and staff are amazing

  • Denise S.4 reviews

    25 September 2024

    10/10

    Excellent menu choice and very pleasant setting

  • Justina N.1 review

    14 September 2024

    10/10

    Amazing food

  • Thomas W.1 review

    19 September 2024

    10/10

    Very good food. Excellent service.

  • Mary B.2 reviews

    18 September 2024

    10/10

    Wonderful little neighbourhood restaurant. The family are welcoming , friendly and helpful . I enjoyed the Ravioli pescatore with squid ink and delicious filling . Pizzas were very tasty indeed and a decently priced wine list . Looking forward to our next visit .

  • Denise S.4 reviews

    10 September 2024

    10/10

    Amazing food and service. Can’t wait to return - Denise x

    Ci VolevaOwner

    Thank you Denise

  • Linda D.1 review

    21 August 2024

    8.5/10

    Charming little family run restaurant. We went mid week and it was really busy. Waiter was very helpful and food and service was great. We will be back

    Ci VolevaOwner

    Thank you Linda

  • Luca G.2 reviews

    18 August 2024

    10/10

    Ci Voleva ‘proprio’ in Colchester - pizza and everything else was just great - you can taste the quality of the ingredients - add to that a lovely friendly atmosphere and you have just a perfect evening - thanks!

    Ci VolevaOwner

    Grazie mille Luca

  • Matthew T.1 review

    10 August 2024

    8.5/10

    had a nice time here, the food was nice, Joshua was very pleasant, our table was right next to the entrance door, that was the only negative.

  • Rachael P.1 review

    13 August 2024

    10/10

    Very personal service, and attentive at all times. Intimate and cosy atmosphere, with fresh, authentic and delicious Italian food. Will definitely be returning soon! Highly recommend.

    Ci VolevaOwner

    Thank you so much Rachael

  • Lydia C.2 reviews

    8 August 2024

    10/10

    Best pizza in Colchester. The tiramisu tastes good, and serving it in a wine glass adds a touch of elegance. The staff are friendly and accommodating, making for an enjoyable dining experience.

    Ci VolevaOwner

    Thank you so much

  • Russell U.1 review

    1 August 2024

    10/10

    The food (garlic prawns and aubergine parmagiana to start, then pizzas for main) was delicious and the people making were utterly charming.

    Ci VolevaOwner

    Thank you so much

  • Mike C.1 review

    1 August 2024

    10/10

    Excellent food. Real authentic Italian eatery. Real gem 👍🏼👍🏼

    Ci VolevaOwner

    Thank you Mike

  • Bernie A.2 reviews

    30 July 2024

    10/10

    Service friendliness and attention of the lovely staff

    Ci VolevaOwner

    Thank you so much

  • Kel T.

    Kel T.7 reviews

    13 July 2024

    10/10

    such a friendly and welcoming Italian restaurant serving authentic Italian food. I would definitely recommend this restaurant to family and friends.

    Ci VolevaOwner

    Thank you so much

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