Contemporary dining in the heart of Roman Colchester
The Lemon Tree offers you the very best of contemporary dining in the heart of Colchester. Set inside the town's historic wall, our restaurant is the perfect setting for enjoying a delicious and memorable meal. Our menus draw on the finest modern European cuisine, but are most strongly influenced by customer choice and fresh, locally-sourced ingredients. For atmosphere, quality and value for money, you'd be hard pressed to book a table in a better restaurant in North East Essex — and our warm welcomes are legendary.
Please browse our website to find out more about our menus, to reserve a table, learn about the latest events and promotions, our private hire and outside catering services, engage a personal chef for a night, or simply gain inspiration from our mouth-watering recipes.
Full English
Saturdays 10am - 12pm
Start your weekend sunny-side-up and join us for a full english for just £5. The breakfast menu is valid 10am – 12pm every Saturday. Book now.
2 Courses for £10
Monday to Friday 12pm - 5pm
Take advantage of this exceptional value 2 course lunchtime Express Menu. The £10 express menu is valid from 12pm - 5pm Monday to Friday during June and July. Book now.
Tour Series Barbeque
Thursday 18th June
The Tour Series is coming to Colchester. Enjoy this exciting event at the Lemon Tree Tour Series all day barbeque. Eat as much as you like for £19.95 per person. View menu here. Book now.