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Banquet Chinese, Colchester, Essex

Banquet Chinese

4.6
4.6
1641 Reviews
£26 to £40
Cantonese

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 26 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
  • Neighbourhood gem
Please not that on NYE dinner only set menus will be available.


Banquet Chinese is a restaurant and venue unlike any other found in Colchester or North Essex today. This is Chinese food the way it is meant to be experienced! Our mouth-watering dishes are cooked to perfection by award-winning chefs using only the freshest and finest ingredients.

The interior has been carefully chosen and imported from China to create a genuine and sophisticated yet relaxed atmosphere in which to enjoy your lunch or evening meal, perhaps together with a bottle of wine from the well rounded wine list supplied by Liberty Wines.

Please take some time to familiarise yourself with Banquet Chinese here on our website. Have a look at our menus and wine lists. Read about Dim Sum, the delicious little dishes perfect as starters or as a light and sophisticated lunch time meal. Polite notice: Parties of 10 or more guests will be required to choose from one of our dedicated set menus.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Cantonese, Dim Sum, Asian
  • Hours of Operation
    Sun 11:30 am–8:45 pm Lunch Tue–Sat 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Dinner Tue–Fri 5:00 pm–8:45 pm Sat 5:00 pm–9:45 pm
  • Phone number
    01206 211588
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Catering
    DINING AT BANQUET CHINESE Our combination of contemporary Cantonese dishes and traditional Dim Sum are served in elegant and intimate surroundings. Our food embodies the cuisine enjoyed for generations in villages throughout rural areas of Asia.
  • Private party facilities
    We have a Private dining area which can cater for up to 55 guests sit down or 80 guests standing. Functions from private parties, product launches and live music are a few of the options available. Note a deposit and a minimum party size is required.
  • Area
    Colchester
  • Parking details
    Public Parking
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,641 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Essex

    Child-friendly

  • Essex

    Good for groups

  • Essex

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Banquet Chinese delights with "excellent food and service," offering authentic Cantonese cuisine that rivals even Chinatown's best. Guests rave about its superb dim sum, vegetarian options, and efficient, friendly staff. The restaurant's lively atmosphere and accommodating service make it a "favorite Chinese restaurant" for many, despite occasional service hiccups.

1,641 Reviews
  1. Cheryl

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Lovely food, quick to come out, staff very attentive

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  2. Rosemary

    Essex

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was amazing as usual and piping hot. The staff were available if we needed anything but weren’t over the top and there was a very pleasant atmosphere. We shall definitely e going back.

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  3. Lavinia

    Essex

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service exceptional quality food Amazing

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  4. Catherine

    Hertfordshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Brilliant food, lovely atmosphere. Quite expensive but great

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  5. James

    Essex

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 14 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A lovely evening with the family. Food and service excellent. Hong Kong set meal for 4 a great choice. Will head back very soon!

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  6. Agnes

    Essex

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 14 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is very tasty and delicious. Very enjoyable experience

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  7. Kyaw

    London

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Me and my friends love eating here. Great food and good value. We have been several times now and plan to come back again.

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  8. Michael

    Alabama

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good food and staff ⭐️ Good atmosphere .. Parking nearby

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  9. Nina

    Essex

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    As always a nice meal. However rather disappointing that the menu has been reduced with less chicken and fish unless you want prawns. On the plus side there is a good gluten free menu and vegan menu. I used to love a sizzling cod dish that was once on the menu but no longer is. The braised aubergine is absolutely delicious though!

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  10. Andrew

    Essex

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 9 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Staff always excellent very quick and very knowledgeable about the food. Haven’t let me down yet with the quality of the food

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FAQs

Banquet Chinese offers delivery in partnership with Deliveroo. Banquet Chinese also offers takeaway which you can order by calling the restaurant at 01206 211588.

Banquet Chinese is rated 4.6 stars by 1641 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 26 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Banquet Chinese

342 London Road, Stanway, Colchester, Essex CO3 8LT

Additional information

  • Area
    Colchester
  • Hours of Operation
    Sun 11:30 am–8:45 pm Lunch Tue–Sat 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Dinner Tue–Fri 5:00 pm–8:45 pm Sat 5:00 pm–9:45 pm
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Cantonese, Dim Sum, Asian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    01206 211588
  • Catering
    DINING AT BANQUET CHINESE Our combination of contemporary Cantonese dishes and traditional Dim Sum are served in elegant and intimate surroundings. Our food embodies the cuisine enjoyed for generations in villages throughout rural areas of Asia.
  • Private party facilities
    We have a Private dining area which can cater for up to 55 guests sit down or 80 guests standing. Functions from private parties, product launches and live music are a few of the options available. Note a deposit and a minimum party size is required.
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