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Doga Restaurant

Turkish restaurantColchester, ENG

4.4 out of 5 stars4.4(311 reviews)

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+44 1206 768819
26 North Hill, Colchester CO1 1EG, United Kingdom
£20–30 · Reported by 134 people

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About Doga Restaurant

Doga Restaurant is a Turkish restaurant on North Hill in Colchester, open daily with reservations recommended. The room features large murals of Turkish landscapes including Cappadocia and plush velvet chairs. The menu offers Turkish dishes such as meze platters, mixed shish, mixed grill, and kunefe dessert, alongside Turkish wine. High chairs are available for families with young children, and takeaway and delivery options serve those eating off site.

Good to know

  • Reservations
    Accepts reservations
  • Parking
    Somewhat difficult to find a space
  • Good for kids
    Good for kids · Has kids' menu · Family friendly
  • Dietary
    Serves vegan dishes · Serves vegetarian dishes

Menu & Prices

20 dishes
  • Mixed Grill Platter
  • Wine
  • Cold Mezze Platter
  • Hummus
  • Sigara Böreği
  • Tiramisu
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Reviews

4.4/5
311 reviews

What reviewers say

Reviewers most often mention meze platter, lamb chops, kofte and kunefe dessert.

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Customer Review Summary

Diners single out the meze platters and mixed grills as the standout dishes, repeatedly describing them as fresh, flavorful, and generously portioned, with the kunefe dessert also earning praise. The modern interior with Turkish landscape murals and plush seating is frequently noted as stylish and transportive, while service is often called attentive and friendly. Several highlight the Turkish wine as a hit, though one reviewer points to a limited and pricey wine list with small measures and no draught beer. A few mention minor service missteps, including a waiter reaching over plates and an unadvertised 12.5% service charge. One diner describes the lamb chops and ribs as expertly grilled with a light, enhancing glaze.

Featured reviews

  • Francis McGowan
    A group of us had food here and it was not the best. The service and atmosphere were great, but the food could have been much better. …
  • Rehman Butt
    Subject: A 5-Star Gem! Beautiful Decor & Delicious Food What a fantastic find! We had an amazing family meal at Doğa Restaurant. The first thing you notice is the beautiful interior—it's modern, clean, and so comfortable with those plush velvet chairs. The stunning, large murals of Turkish landscapes (like the one of Cappadocia!) create a truly special and transportive atmosphere. The food was absolutely delicious. We ordered a variety of meze, and everything tasted fresh, authentic, and full of flavor. The proof is in our empty plates—we cleared every single one! It's a welcoming and stylish spot, perfect for a family dinner or a lovely evening out. We'll absolutely be returning. Highly recommended!
  • Vik Dowlul
    Good food and value for money. Second time here so tried and tested. First time went for the platter and this time mains and a starter platter. Everything cooked well and full of flavour. Turkish wine also hit the spot. Service attentive and friendly.
  • Ardy
    Great food, lamb chops & ribs were grilled very well, the glaze used was light and enhanced the natural flavour of the lamb. …
  • Lh Xeno
    Had some really great food, my kofte was amazing and my girlfriend's meze platter was big and tasty. …

Hours

Monday
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Sunday

Highlights

  • Serves great coffee
  • Serves great dessert
  • Has great tea selection
  • Popular for popular for lunch
  • Popular for popular for dinner
  • Popular for good for solo dining

Amenities

  • Accepts reservations
  • Offers delivery
  • Offers takeaway
  • Serves dine-in
  • Family friendly
  • Serves vegan dishes
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  • Serves alcohol
  • Casual
  • On-site services available
  • Serves beer
  • Serves coffee
  • Serves late-night food
Offerings· 6
  • Serves cocktails
  • Serves healthy options
  • Serves small plates
  • Serves spirits
  • Serves vegetarian dishes
  • Serves wine
Family-friendly· 2
  • Good for kids
  • Has kids' menu
Dining options· 4
  • Serves lunch
  • Serves dinner
  • Serves dessert
  • Has table service
Highlights· 2
  • Serves great dessert
  • Has great tea selection
Facilities· 1
  • Has toilet
Parking· 1
  • Somewhat difficult to find a space
Popular for· 3
  • Popular for lunch
  • Popular for dinner
  • Good for solo dining
Atmosphere· 3
  • Cosy
  • Romantic
  • Trendy
Crowd· 1
  • Good for groups
Planning· 1
  • Dinner reservations recommended

Location

How Doga Restaurant compares to nearby restaurants

  • Doga Restaurant · This shop4.4
    311 reviews

    Mentioned in reviews: meze platter, lamb chops, kofte

  • 318 reviews1.8 mi

    Mentioned in reviews: table-top bbq grilling, buffet spread variety, mango kheer and sevaiya kheer

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Hours, contact details, and amenities are sourced from publicly available business data and re-checked regularly. Listings are ranked independently — no paid placement.

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