# Raj Massala, Colchester — Reviews & Opening Hours > Raj Massala — Indian Restaurant in Colchester with a 5/5 food hygiene rating. Rated 4.3/5 from 191 Google reviews. Opening hours, location and directions. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/essex/restaurants/raj-massala (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Indian Restaurant # Raj Massala Colchester, Essex [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=3829638674365931959&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Photo: [Raj Massala](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/106274173042781159028) **In short:** Raj Massala is an Indian restaurant in Essex, rated 4.3 out of 5 from 191 Google reviews, with a 5/5 food hygiene rating. Details checked 7 October 2026 · source: Google Places ## About Raj Massala Raj Massala is an Indian restaurant on Tower Street in Brightlingsea. It holds a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 and accepts bookings for groups and families with children. Diners report the food to be well-flavoured and competitively priced, with staff described as friendly. The restaurant has a good atmosphere. Some customers have noted that dishes occasionally arrive cold. ## Menu & facilities For the current menu and prices, see [Raj Massala's own website](https://rajmassala.com/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant-menu). ## Opening hours **Monday** 5:30 – 10:30 PM **Tuesday** 5:30 – 10:30 PM **Wednesday** 5:30 – 10:30 PM **Thursday** 5:30 – 10:30 PM **Friday** 5:30 – 11:00 PM **Saturday** 5:30 – 11:00 PM **Sunday** 12:00 – 2:30 PM, 5:30 – 10:30 PM ## What's nearby - Winkies 100m away - Ye Olde Swan Brightlingsea 150m away - The Bargain Stores 200m away - YMCA 250m away - Victoria Cafe 250m away Distances as the crow flies, via Google Diners like this Indian restaurant's delicious food, with many highlighting its fabulous taste and quality. They also mention the friendly staff, great atmosphere, and good value. Some reviews mention the food can be cold. Summary via Google ## At a glance **Guest rating** 4.3 / 5 (191 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](https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1601533). [More restaurants in Essex](https://staycation.co.uk/essex/restaurants) ★ 4.3 (191 reviews) Typical price range (Google) £30 – £40 [Visit official website](https://rajmassala.com/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant) [01206 306767](tel:01206306767) (please mention staycation.co.uk when calling) ### Quick Facts **Destination** Essex **Plus Code** 9F33R25G+MR ### 🏨 Places to stay near Essex Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com, with live prices. 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