Vulcano Etna
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About Vulcano Etna
Vulcano Etna is a Sicilian and southern Italian restaurant set on Scheregate Steps in Colchester, a few steps off the main shopping streets. The kitchen turns out Italian cooking with a Sicilian lean, and pesto is a regular feature on the menu. The room works as a restaurant, bar, cafe, diner and espresso bar, and the owners are on the floor most days, running the place as a family operation. Generous portion sizes are part of the format. Dogs are welcome, so guests can bring a four-legged companion along to dine. Tables are held by reservation only, with the kitchen and room set up around booked sittings. A short walk from Colchester town centre, it sits in the East Anglia region, serving lunch and dinner through the week.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingPaid parking lot · Usually plenty of parking
- Good for kidsGood for kids · Kids' menu · Family-friendly
- DietaryVegan options · Vegetarian options
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Menu & Prices
53 dishes · mains £6–26- Pane & Olive£5.95
- Tagliere Del Salumiere£13.95
- Caprese£10.95
- Pane All'aglio£6.50
- Burrata & Prosciutto£12.95
- Arancino Siciliano£9.50
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention pesto, pasta, sicilian restaurant and authentic italian food.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention pesto, pasta, sicilian restaurant and authentic italian food.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers consistently single out the pasta, with several calling the pesto the best they have had and praising the Sicilian authenticity. The food, described as flavourful and generously portioned, anchors the experience, while the family-run owners and friendly, attentive service come in close behind. Most reviewers return for special occasions and evenings out.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers consistently single out the pasta, with several calling the pesto the best they have had and praising the Sicilian authenticity. The food, described as flavourful and generously portioned, anchors the experience, while the family-run owners and friendly, attentive service come in close behind. Most reviewers return for special occasions and evenings out.
Featured reviews
- Em Elle
“Best pesto I have ever had, an absolute gem, the only place I know where you can get authentic Italian food in East Anglia. Very generous portion size.”
- Kirsty Baker
“My favourite restaurant. Amazing food, amazing service, amazing atmosphere. Myself and my family are always here for every special occasion and Tony and his family always make us feel like part of theirs 😍 Love this place and would highly recommend 🥰”
- Alexandra Badea
“Always a great experience! The food is absolutely amazing and the owners are incredible people.”
- Scott Turley
“Went here early so wasn't very busy,5pm. The pasta though was amazing, lovely restaurant and will be back for an evening meal soon”
- Geoff Battle
“Wow. Just wow. Such friendly service. I received the dish just as I imagined. It was perfect. We were pleasantly full and content, and the plates were empty. Everything was delicious. I can't recommend Vulcano Etna enough!”
Highlights
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great wine list
- Sports
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
Amenities
- Wi-Fi
- Paid parking lot
- Accepts reservations
- Outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed inside
- Takeout
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- Dine-in
- Family-friendly
- Vegan options
- Bar onsite
- Cozy
- Onsite services
- Offerings· 12
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Happy hour drinks
- Happy hour food
- Hard liquor
- Healthy options
- Late-night food
- Small plates
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
- Pet-friendly· 1
- Dogs allowed outside
- Dining options· 8
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Facilities· 1
- Restroom
- Family-friendly· 2
- Good for kids
- Kids' menu
- Highlights· 4
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great wine list
- Sports
- Atmosphere· 2
- Casual
- Romantic
- Crowd· 3
- Groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Transgender safespace
- Parking· 1
- Usually plenty of parking
- Planning· 2
- Reservations required
- Dinner reservations recommended
Location
Restaurants near Vulcano Etna
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vulcano EtnaOutdoor seating · Vegan options · Vegetarian options | 4.9408 | — | £20–30 | pesto, pasta, sicilian restaurant |
| Bellapais Steak House & Greek RestaurantWheelchair accessible · Reservations | 4.7972 | 0 mi | £30–50 | sirloin steak, 22oz steaks, hot chocolate fudge |
| Ci Voleva | 4.9360 | 0 mi | £20–30 | italian pizza, homemade pasta, birthday candle dessert |
| TimbersVegan options · Vegetarian options · Good for kids | 4.7612 | 0 mi | £10–20 | stew and dumplings, chorizo hash, breakfast |
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