Brasserie 1

3.2 (53)

£25 and under

British

Five Lake Resort, Colchester Road, Colchester, Essex CM9 8HX

About this restaurant

Romantic
Good for special occasions
Good for business meals

A bright, warm and relaxed place to be, Brasserie1 serves breakfast, lunch and dinner in an informal and friendly atmosphere. Serving a varied menu with an international flavour and a distinctly British twist: the Brasserie1 serves traditional “comfort food” with a selection of steaks, grilled meats, fish, pasta and lighter dishes to choose from. The spacious dining area has a raised section at the rear of the restaurant which is ideal for private groups or parties.

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Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
British, Continental
Hours of Operation
Breakfast Mon–Fri 6:30 am–10:00 am Sat, Sun 7:30 am–10:00 am Lunch Daily 12:30 pm–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 6:30 pm–9:30 pm Sun 6:30 pm–9:00 pm
Website
http://www.fivelakes.co.uk/food-drink/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual

Location
Five Lake Resort, Colchester Road, Colchester, Essex CM9 8HX
Area
Colchester
Parking Details
Hotel Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Soup of the DayGBP 4.95
Baked CamembertGBP 6.95
crusty bread, red onion chutney
Mozzarella and Avocado SaladGBP 6.95
vine tomato, balsamic dressing
Prawn CocktailGBP 6.95
sour dough bread
Smoked Chicken and Roquefort SaladGBP 7.95
candied walnuts
Chicken Liver PateGBP 6.95
brioche, red pepper compote
Smoked SalmonGBP 7.95
Horseradish cream, capers
Crispy Sweet Chilli Beef & Noodle SaladGBP 8.50

Salads & Pasta

Caesar SaladGBP 9.95
romaine lettuce, anchovies, Parmesan, Caesar dressing, crouton
Spinach and Ricotta CannelloniGBP 9.95
wild mushroom, red pepper sauce
Saffron RisottoGBP 9.95

Sides

All sides are £2.95 each

Wilted Spinach
Garlic Bread
Cheesy Garlic Bread
French Fries
Minted Courgettes
Mixed Leaf Salad
Rosti Potatoes
Creamy Mash

From the Grill

All steaks are served with chips, field mushrooms, tomato, choice of green peppercorn or Jack Daniels sauce

8oz SirloinGBP 25.95
8oz RumpGBP 21.95
8oz Rib EyeGBP 23.95
8oz Beef BurgerGBP 12.95
emmental, chips, coleslaw, tomato, pickle
Cajun Chicken BurgerGBP 12.95
emmental, chips, coleslaw, tomato, pickle
Vegetarian Gourmet BurgerGBP 10.95
chips, flat mushroom, haloumi cheese, red onion jam, spinach
8oz Pork CutletGBP 12.95
chive mash, buttered cabbage, cider and mustard sauce

Mains

Corn-Fed Chicken BreastGBP 12.95
rosti potato, asparagus, morel cream sauce
Roast Rump of LambGBP 16.95
creamed potatoes, ratatouille, basil jus
Salmon and Crab CakeGBP 11.95
baby spinach, lemon mayonnaise
Beer Battered Cod FilletGBP 12.95
chunky chips, mushy peas, tarter sauce
Pan Fried Sea Bass FilletGBP 13.95
creamed potatoes, broccoli, sauce Vierge

Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at Brasserie 1.

3.2

(53)

3.1Food
3.3Service
3.2Ambience
3.0Value

Noise • Energetic

53 Reviews

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ClaireG
Demoland (US)7 reviews
3.0
Dined on 13 March 2020
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
We’re were at the hotel for a cheer competition, unfortunately they only had a buffet meal to offer no menu choices !! Will eat in the bar next time!
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ChanieceW
Manchester/Greater Manchester1 review
2.0
Dined on 28 February 2020
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
2 meat options on the menu, the rest vegetarian. The menu is completely different to the one in the website and also different to one outside the restaurant so we were very disappointed! Buffet was soggy from being under the lights for so long. Tomato soup tasted like they had just crushed up tomatoes, very bitter!
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CatherineW
London1 review
4.0
Dined on 28 February 2020
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Lovely food and great atmosphere. Good selection in the buffet
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AlastairA
Dubai1 review
4.0
Dined on 19 February 2020
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The buffet was well worth the money good choice and good quality perfect
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RachelL
Essex1 review
3.0
Dined on 17 February 2020
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
The salad buffet was quiet disapointing as a lot of various potatoes/pasta salads too salty and full of mayonnaise. Only one choice of dressing. It would be nice to see more interesting things like hummus, beetroot, crispy onions, croutons etc. The main's carvery meat was really great and I loved the selection of vegs with it but some of it were left on pass for ages so the yorshire pudding the potatoes - all was chewy rather than crispy. The best bit about the buffet was the desert selection! But was so glad we didnt go for the menu a la carte- all the plates that came out looked unimpressive and quite expensive considering the size. Every tables around us were sending back their plates to the kitchen
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JulieT
Essex3 reviews
3.0
Dined on 14 February 2020
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
We had a meal at the Brasserie on Valentines night. I was a little disappointed that there wasn't even a flower in a vase on the table. There were 2 options, Al La Carte menu or buffet 3 courses for £24.95. We opted for the buffet. There was alot of choice for starters, fresh prawns, meats, salads, breads. I had the soup which was piping hot and delicious. Mains were a mix of fish, meats, Thai and was quite tasty but could have been hotter. Desserts were various pastries and mousses and again very nice. Overall good value for money.
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OpenTable Diner
Essex1 review
5.0
Dined on 13 February 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Pre Valentine’s Day meal to avoid busy restaurant
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AnnM
Essex1 review
5.0
Dined on 1 February 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was excellent and timely, excellent personal service. We had an early dinner so might be shy a lot of small children in there.
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VernonB
Essex2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 25 January 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very nice buzzy restaurant food very good and service excellent
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OpenTable Diner
Norfolk/Suffolk2 reviews
4.0
Dined on 25 January 2020
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Food was amazing, waitresses very attentive, quite loud due to children.
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Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
British, Continental
Hours of Operation
Breakfast Mon–Fri 6:30 am–10:00 am Sat, Sun 7:30 am–10:00 am Lunch Daily 12:30 pm–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 6:30 pm–9:30 pm Sun 6:30 pm–9:00 pm
Website
http://www.fivelakes.co.uk/food-drink/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual

Location
Five Lake Resort, Colchester Road, Colchester, Essex CM9 8HX
Area
Colchester
Parking Details
Hotel Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Brasserie 1

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Starters

Soup of the DayGBP 4.95

Baked CamembertGBP 6.95

Mozzarella and Avocado SaladGBP 6.95

Prawn CocktailGBP 6.95

Smoked Chicken and Roquefort SaladGBP 7.95

Chicken Liver PateGBP 6.95

Smoked SalmonGBP 7.95

Crispy Sweet Chilli Beef & Noodle SaladGBP 8.50

Salads & Pasta

Caesar SaladGBP 9.95

Spinach and Ricotta CannelloniGBP 9.95

Saffron RisottoGBP 9.95

Sides

Wilted Spinach

Garlic Bread

Cheesy Garlic Bread

French Fries

Minted Courgettes

Mixed Leaf Salad

Rosti Potatoes

Creamy Mash

From the Grill

8oz SirloinGBP 25.95

8oz RumpGBP 21.95

8oz Rib EyeGBP 23.95

8oz Beef BurgerGBP 12.95

Cajun Chicken BurgerGBP 12.95

Vegetarian Gourmet BurgerGBP 10.95

8oz Pork CutletGBP 12.95

Mains

Corn-Fed Chicken BreastGBP 12.95

Roast Rump of LambGBP 16.95

Salmon and Crab CakeGBP 11.95

Beer Battered Cod FilletGBP 12.95

Pan Fried Sea Bass FilletGBP 13.95

Additional information

Not available on OpenTable