Talbooth Restaurant
Set in an idyllic position beside the river Stour on the Essex/Suffolk border. Le Talbooth offers fa
December is here, and so is our traditional turkey - carved by the Chef in the restaurant - available on our lunch menu Monday to Saturday, alongside classic Christmas pudding.
Our menu changes weekly with exciting new dishes to enjoy.
✨ £44 for two courses | £58 for three
Reserve your table online. Our full à la carte and Taste of Talbooth menus are served at dinner.
01/12/2025
Our 2025 Christmas Taste of Talbooth menu goes live this evening, a five-course fine dining menu available Monday to Saturday until the 23rd December.
This exquisite menu, written by our Head Chef Jamie Jackson brings together Christmas flavours in a creative and non-traditional way. Think Terrine of Gressingham Duck or Cannoli of White Crab with Brown Crabe Mousse, Warm Pavé of Smoked Salmon, Fillet of British Beef and Café du Paris and bacon jam filled roscoff onion or Loin of Venison Pithivier, with outstanding blackberry ketchup and honey roasted piccolo parsnips, followed by Chocolate Brownie with pearl barley ice cream and Fourme au Sauternes to finish.
The menu can be enjoyed with an optional wine flight, perfectly paired to each course.
£85 per person (or £135 with the wine flight).
Book online, or enjoy as a stay package at Talbooth House & Spa from £580 per room.
06/11/2025
New dishes for a new season 🍂
Our latest menu for Autumn & Winter brings together bold flavours, careful craft and the warmth of the season.
Terrine of Gressingham duck, pistachio, charred octopus & chorizo croquettes, Thetford venison, and roast lamb with glazed belly — all now on the menu, plus more to discover when you visit.
Browse the full menu online.
17/10/2025
We’re delighted to once again receive the AA Notable Wine Award — one of just 288 winners from over 1,000 entrants across the UK.
This recognition, supported by Bibendum, sits proudly alongside our 3 AA Rosettes and 4 AA Red Stars, reflecting our continued commitment to exceptional food, wine and hospitality.
Over the past year, we’ve evolved our wine list even further with the introduction of an English Wine section, complete with a map highlighting where each wine originates - a true celebration of the country’s growing vineyards.
A huge thank you to our team and partners for making this possible. Cheers to another outstanding year of wine! 🥂
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Gun Hill, Dedham
Colchester
CO76HP
Opening Hours
| Monday | 12pm - 9:30pm |
| Tuesday | 12pm - 2:30pm |
| 7pm - 9:30pm | |
| Wednesday | 12pm - 2:30pm |
| 7pm - 9:30pm | |
| Thursday | 12pm - 2:30pm |
| 7pm - 9:30pm | |
| Friday | 12pm - 9:30pm |
| Saturday | 12pm - 2:30pm |
| 7pm - 12am | |
| Sunday | 12pm - 2pm |