About Maharani
Maharani sits on Colchester's High Street, serving Indian food with an emphasis on authentic flavour and generous portions. The menu includes vegetarian and vegan options alongside the standard curry house repertoire. The restaurant takes bookings and is equipped to accommodate children and larger groups.
The kitchen has a five-star food hygiene rating. A four-star-plus Google rating from over 1,200 reviews reflects consistent customer approval of the food quality and service. Pricing is moderate for the area.
Opening hours
- Monday
- 5:00 – 11:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 5:00 – 11:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 5:00 – 11:00 PM
- Thursday
- 5:00 – 11:00 PM
- Friday
- 3:00 – 11:00 PM
- Saturday
- 12:00 – 11:00 PM
- Sunday
- 12:00 – 10:00 PM
What's nearby
- Three Wise Monkeys Colchester next door
- Kaspa's Colchester next door
- Mirra next door
- The George Hotel - Surya Hotels next door
- Colchester Castle next door
Distances as the crow flies, via Google
Diners like this restaurant's delicious and authentic Indian food, with many highlighting the rich flavors, generous portions, and excellent vegetarian and vegan options. They also mention the friendly, attentive staff and the warm, welcoming atmosphere. Guests appreciate the reasonable prices and the complimentary items like Baileys shots or masala chai.
Summary via Google
At a glance
- Guest rating
- 4.8 / 5 (1,217 reviews)
- Dogs allowed
- No
- Good for children
- Yes
- Good for groups
- Yes
- Booking required
- Yes
- Food hygiene rating
- 5 out of 5 – Very good
- Destination
- Essex
Food hygiene rating from the Food Standards Agency.