# The Lion of Bengal, Colchester — Reviews & Opening Hours > The Lion of Bengal — Indian Restaurant in Colchester with a 4/5 food hygiene rating. Rated 4.6/5 from 169 Google reviews. Opening hours, location and directions. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/colchester/restaurants/the-lion-of-bengal (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Indian Restaurant # The Lion of Bengal Ardleigh, Colchester [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=16794126770195122696&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Photo: [The Lion of Bengal](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/111317710911562232974) **In short:** The Lion of Bengal is an Indian restaurant in Colchester, rated 4.6 out of 5 from 169 Google reviews, with a 4/5 food hygiene rating. Details checked 1 September 2026 · source: Google Places ## About The Lion of Bengal The Lion of Bengal serves Indian food in Ardleigh, near Colchester. The menu includes dishes such as Lamb Dansak and Shorshi Raja Chingri. Online ordering is available, with service for both eating in and taking away. The restaurant takes bookings and is suitable for children and groups. Food hygiene rating is 4 out of 5. ## Menu & facilities For the current menu and prices, see [The Lion of Bengal's own website](https://www.lionofbengal.co.uk/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant-menu). ## Opening hours **Monday** 5:00 – 10:30 PM **Tuesday** Closed **Wednesday** 5:00 – 10:30 PM **Thursday** 5:00 – 10:30 PM **Friday** 5:00 – 10:30 PM **Saturday** 5:00 – 10:30 PM **Sunday** 1:00 – 9:30 PM ## What's nearby - Ardleigh Convenience Store next door - St Mary the Virgin Church next door - The Ardleigh Surgery next door - Tuckwells 250m away - Ardleigh Village Hall 450m away Distances as the crow flies, via Google Diners like this restaurant's delicious and authentic Indian food, with many highlighting the distinctive flavors of dishes like Lamb Dansak and Shorshi Raja Chingri. They also appreciate the friendly and attentive staff, who create a welcoming and engaging atmosphere. Guests mention the convenient online ordering and timely service for both dine-in and takeaway. Summary via Google ## At a glance **Guest rating** 4.6 / 5 (169 reviews) **Good for children** Yes **Good for groups** Yes **Booking required** Yes **Food hygiene rating** 4 out of 5 – Good **Destination** Colchester Food hygiene rating from the [Food Standards Agency](https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1713287). [More restaurants in Colchester](https://staycation.co.uk/colchester/restaurants) ★ 4.6 (169 reviews) Typical price range (Google) £20 – £30 [Visit official website](https://www.lionofbengal.co.uk/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant) [01206 584000](tel:01206584000) (please mention staycation.co.uk when calling) ### Quick Facts **Destination** Colchester **Plus Code** 9F32WXGP+G3 ### 🏨 Places to stay near Colchester Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com, with live prices. 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