WITH the Eat Out to Help Out scheme ending today Monday, our attentions may be turning to eating in.
But what if you don't have the time or the energy to be cooking?
Well, there are a wealth of choices for take-outs and deliveries in the Colchester area.
These are the top rated takeaways in the area, as rated by you on Just Eat.
The reviews work by a six-star rating system on their website.
Falafel Sun, Barrack Street
Cuisine: Vegan, vegetarian
Rating: It has an average rating of 6 stars, from 140 reviews.
The Lexden Crown, Lexden Road
Cuisine: British, roast dinners
Rating: It has an average rating of 5 and a half stars, from 108 reviews.
Yak and Yeti, Magdalen Street
Cuisine: Indian, Nepalese
Rating: It has an average rating of 5 and a half stars, from 123 reviews.
Sushi n Sake, Quayside Drive
Cuisine: Sushi, Japanese
Rating: It has an average rating of 5 and a half stars, from 34 reviews.
G&G's Kitchen, Harsnett Road
Cuisine: Portuguese, Peri Peri
Rating: It has an average rating of 5 and a half stars, from 36 reviews.
Eat Inn Diner, Grange Way
Cuisine: English, sandwiches
Rating: It has an average rating of 5 and a half stars, from 1,015 reviews.
Quayside Bar & Gurkha Restaurant, Haven Road
Cuisine: Nepalese, Indian
Rating: It has an average rating of 5 and a half stars, from 74 reviews.
Oh My Cod, North Station Road
Cuisine: Fish and chips
Rating: It has an average rating of 5 and a half stars, from 155 reviews.
Bagel dough, Sir Isaac's Walk
Cuisine: Bagels, desserts
Rating: It has an average rating of 5 and a half stars, from 47 reviews.
Brit Grill, Iceni Way
Cuisine: Kebab, burgers, Halal
Rating: It has an average rating of 5 and a half stars, from 162 reviews.
Sonali Indian Takeaway, East Hill
Cuisine: Indian, curry
Rating: It has an average rating of 5 and a half stars, from 1,296 reviews.
Alishan Tandoori, Osborne Street
Cuisine: Bangladeshi, Indian
Rating: It has an average rating of 5 and a half stars, from 74 reviews.
The Codfather, Queen Elizabeth Way
Cuisine: Fish and chips
Rating: It has an average rating of 5 stars, from 1,230 reviews.
Oh My Cod, Mersea Road
Cuisine: Fish and chips
Rating: It has an average rating of 5 stars, from 444 reviews.
Dr Chippys, St Botolphs Street
Cuisine: Fish and chips
Rating: It has an average rating of 5 stars, from 225 reviews.
Tub and Cone, Crouch Street
Cuisine: Desserts, cakes
Rating: It has an average rating of 5 stars, from 210 reviews.
Naka Thai, East Hill
Cuisine: Thai, oriental, halal
Rating: It has an average rating of 5 stars, from 1,952 reviews.
Portofino, Haven Road
Cuisine: Italian
Rating: It has an average rating of 5 stars, from 88 reviews.
Aburi Japanese Restaurant, Short Wyre Street
Cuisine: Japanese, sushi
Rating: It has an average rating of 5 stars, from 73 reviews.
Fish'n'Chick'n, The Willows, Mersea Road
Cuisine: Fish and chips
Rating: It has an average rating of 5 stars, from 49 reviews.
Thai 1, East Hill
Cuisine: Thai, oriental
Rating: It has an average rating of 5 stars, from 986 reviews.
DOUGH&Co, St John's Street
Cuisine: Pizza, Italian
Rating: It has an average rating of 5 stars, from 676 reviews.
Rose Kebab, Barrack Street
Cuisine: Kebab, burgers
Rating: It has an average rating of 5 stars, from 361 reviews.
Fai's Oriental, St Botolph's Street
Cuisine: Thai, Chinese
Rating: It has an average rating of 5 stars, from 3,465 reviews.
Wild at Spirit, Eld Lane
Cuisine: Sandwiches, breakfast
Rating: It has an average rating of 5 stars, from 23 reviews.
Happy Wok, East Street
Cuisine: Chinese, oriental
Rating: It has an average rating of 5 stars, from 1,010 reviews.
Taste of India, Hunwicke Road
Cuisine: Indian, curry
Rating: It has an average rating of 5 stars, from 217 reviews.
Mezze Grill, Barrack Street
Cuisine: Kebab, Lebanese, Halal
Rating: It has an average rating of 5 stars, from 56 reviews.
Face Food @ Brewers Arms, Osborne Street
Cuisine: Burgers, English
Rating: It has an average rating of 5 stars, from 1,083 reviews.
The Mogul Tandoori, Wethersfield Road
Cuisine: Indian, curry
Rating: It has an average rating of 5 stars, from 574 reviews.
Rice 'N' Spice, East Street
Cuisine: Indian, curry, Halal
Rating: It has an average rating of 5 stars, from 1,226 reviews.
Shemul, Osborne Street
Cuisine: Indian, Halal
Rating: It has an average rating of 5 stars, from 463 reviews.
Dilan Kebab House, Mersea Road
Cuisine: Kebab, pizza
Rating: It has an average rating of 5 stars, from 961 reviews.
Pizza Hot 4 You, East Hill
Cuisine: Pizza, Italian, Halal
Rating: It has an average rating of 5 stars, from 477 reviews.
Kismet Balti House, North Station Road
Cuisine: Indian, curry, halal
Rating: It has an average rating of 5 stars, from 962 reviews.
Raj Palace, North Station Road
Cuisine: Indian, curry
Rating: It has an average rating of 5 stars, from 859 reviews.
Tokyo Sizzle, Osborne Street
Cuisine: Japanese, vegan
Rating: It has an average rating of 5 stars, from 118 reviews.
The Spice of India, London Road, Stanway
Cuisine: India, vegan, halal
Rating: It has an average rating of 5 stars, from 753 reviews.
Ashiana, Magdalen Street
Cuisine: Indian
Rating: It has an average rating of 5 stars, from 80 reviews.
Jhaal, London Road
Cuisine: Indian, curry, halal
Rating: It has an average rating of 5 stars, from 598 reviews.
Khusbu Indian Takeaway, Station Road, Alresford
Cuisine: Indian, curry, halal
Rating: It has an average rating of 5 stars, from 426 reviews.
Chinatown Colchester, Osborne Street
Cuisine: Chinese, Thai
Rating: It has an average rating of 5 stars, from 418 reviews.
Colchester Spice, Barrack Street
Cuisine: Indian, curry
Rating: It has an average rating of 5 stars, from 299 reviews.
Grill 66 Fusion, Barrack Street
Cuisine: Grill, curry, halal
Rating: It has an average rating of 5 stars, from 32 reviews.
Cinnamon Tandoori, Barrack Street
Cuisine: Indian, Bangladeshi, halal
Rating: It has an average rating of 5 stars, from 1,400 reviews.
Noodle Zone, Crouch Street
Cuisine: Chinese, Malaysian
Rating: It has an average rating of 5 stars, from 817 reviews.
The Waterfront Oriental, Coast Road, Mersea
Cuisine: Chinese, oriental
Rating: It has an average rating of 5 stars, from 518 reviews.
Queens Tandoori, Queens Road
Cuisine: Indian, curry, halal
Rating: It has an average rating of 5 stars, from 144 reviews.
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