Preto - Colchester

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✨Meal Deals✨

  • Chicken Meal Deal

    £14.99
    Choose from our most popular menu items and create a little taste of Brazil!
  • The Big One

    £29.99
    This is epic meal deal includes 3 different types of juicy cuts, chicken, pork and beef plus a variety of sides, traditional Brazilian dessert and washed down with a soft drink, great value for money!
  • Beef Meal Deal

    £18.99
    Excellent value, choose from slices of Picanha beef or juicy Maminha steak then add sides to accompany your meal, top off with a home made dessert and soft drink.

Fried Goodies

  • Banana Frita/ Fried Banana

    £3.80
    Fried banana coated with golden breadcrumbs (4 pieces)
  • Fried Polenta

    £2.70
    Delicious crisp polenta that is served soft in the middle. (3 pieces)
  • Coxinha/Chicken Croquettes

    £5.35
    Popular street food snack in Brazil, consisting of shredded chicken, potato and covered in crispy breadcrumbs (3 pieces)
  • French Fries

    £2.95
    Classic French fries.
  • Cassava Fries

    £3.60
    Fried chunky cassava chips (portion).

Combo Meals

  • Mixed Grill

    £22.95
    Picanha, chicken and sausage with white rice, mixed leaf salad and farofa.
  • Chicken Grill

    £17.75
    Chicken with white rice, mixed leaf salad and farofa.
  • Brazilian

    £16.55
    Brazilian beans or Feijoada with white rice and farofa (safe to warm up).
  • Beef Grill

    £19.95
    Picanha with white rice, mixed leaf salad and farofa.

Stews (Caldo)

  • Feijoada

    £7.95
    Brazilian black bean and pork stew. Considered by many to be the Brazilian national dish. It can be eaten by itself or with rice and farofa. * May Contain Bones
  • Feijao

    £7.50
    Brazilian carioca bean stew. Beans are sacred for Brazilians and we suggest mixing this with rice and farofa.

Cold Dishes

  • Mixed Leaf Salad

    £3.50
    A mix of lettuce, spinach, radish and rocket with grated carrots and sweetcorn.
  • Salpicao

    £7.75
    Chicken Salpicao (Chicken Salad) is a hugely popular dish in Brazil, this creamy salad is made with chicken breast, creamy mayonnaise, green apples, carrots, olives and sweetcorn, delicious!
  • Mayonnaise Salad

    £5.70
    A side dish that you will find at a Brazilian barbecue, perfect for pairing with meat. Made with potatoes, carrots, green olives, eggs, spring onions and green beans.
  • Vinagrette

    £1.90
    traditionally served with the meats and the Feijoada. Made with tomatoes, peppers, onion, parsley, olive oil and vinegar.
  • Pasta Salad

    £5.95
    Sundried tomato pesto sauce with black olives, cherry tomatoes, yellow and red peppers.
  • Tomato

    £2.95
    Simply sliced tomato to serve as a side with our traditional Brazilian dishes.
  • Sauerkraut Vinagrete

    £3.25
    A simply wonderful take on the traditional vinaigrette, light and tasty to have as a salad topper or alone.
  • Chickpea Salad

    £5.25
    Chickpea mixed with chopped red onion, cherry tomatoes, cucumber and sweet peppers.
  • Ice Berg and Cheese

    £4.55
    Crispy ice berg lettuce dressed with cheddar cheese and sweet cherry tomatoes.
  • Cabbage Salad with Bacon

    £4.95
    Shredded greens with crispy bacon.
  • Beetroot Pasta Salad

    £5.95
    Beetroot pesto salad.

Hot Dishes

  • White Rice

    £2.95
    Fluffy and loose basmati Rice. Cornerstone of the Brazilian cuisine and is served at least once a day with beans in every Brazilian household. (Vg)
  • Feijao Tropeiro

    £8.25
    A traditional dish from Minas Gerais, made with beans, bacon, sausage, spring greens, eggs and cassava flour
  • Pasta Bake

    £6.75
    A classic pasta dish!
  • Pao de Queijo (3 pieces)

    £3.80
    Pão de queijo is a typical Brazilian cheese bread originally from the states of Minas Gerais and Goiás. These homemade soft and gooey rolls are our favourite Brazilian delicacy.
  • Corn on the Cob

    £3.55
    Sweet corn on the cob, browned on the grill (4 pieces)
  • Garlic Bread

    £3.60
    Baguette slices with garlic bread.
  • Hot Vegetables

    £7.20
    Pan fried medley of mushroom, courgette, sweet peppers, red onions and carrots.
  • Warmed Butternut Squash

    £4.75

Meat

  • Picanha

    £10.60
    Picanha (cap of rump) is the most popular cut in Brazil.
  • Pork Ribs (3 pieces)

    £6.95
    Juicy and soft pork rib lightly seasoned with salt and pepper, a simple classic.
  • Maminha (Rump Tail) Steak

    £9.70
    A popular cut of beef, tasty and distinctive flavour.
  • Cupim (Beef Hump)

    £9.70
    A slow roasted beef, very popular cut of meat for Brazilians!
  • Pork Sausage (Linguica) (3 pieces)

    £7.40
    Linguiça is a fresh sausage seasoned with garlic and mild pepper packed in a thin "fina" natural casing. The result is a juicy, flavourful sausage with a crisp bite.
  • Chicken Thigh (Lemon) (2 pieces)

    £5.30
    A classic choice, crisp skin on and amazing flavour.
  • Spicy Chicken (2 pieces)

    £5.30
    Chicken soaked in our spicy marinade. Delicious.
  • Peppered Fraldinha

    £9.70
    Bavette grilled with South Americas favourite meat condiment
  • Garlic Picanha

    £9.90
    Picanha grilled with garlic butter.
  • Alcatra (Full Rump)

    £9.85
    A succulent and a hearty flavour.
  • Lamb (portion)

    £9.85
    Succulent lamb picanhia, bursting with flavour.
  • Chicken Wings

    £4.95
    A classic addition to our menu, juicy BBQ wings to enjoy with our sides.
  • Chicken Hearts

    £4.95
    Tasty chicken hearts packed with protein and flavour (6 pieces).
  • Chorizo

    £6.25
  • Beef Rib

    £9.55
    Juicy Beef Rib.
  • Gammon

    £8.05
    A not too salty cut bursting with flavour.
  • Mustard Pork Loin

    £7.55
    Mustard Pork Loin.

Sauces and Sides

  • Chimichurri

    £1.90
    The popular south American sauce that goes well with beef and chicken.
  • Preto Sauce

    £1.90
    A steak sauce to compliment your meal.
  • Farofa

    £1.90
    Toasted manioca flour with bacon, egg, onion and parsley.

Desserts

  • Brigadeiro

    £7.95
    Brigadeiros are like a Brazilian chocolaty treasure, so sweet and wonderfully gooey, it's impossible not to love.
  • Pudim

    £7.95
    Pudim is a popular Brazilian and Portuguese custard dessert, prepared with condensed milk, sugar and eggs, its creamy, sweet and utterly delicious.
  • Cheesecake Dulce De Leite

    £7.95
    This sumptuous dulce de leche cheesecake is a show-stopper and no mistake, a Brazilian take on the classic!

About

Robert
Saturday 07 September 2024
Nice flavour, but some of the steak was unchewable. Which was a shame.
Preto - Colchester replied
Hi Robert Thanks so much for the feedback, we will look into the issues with the meat you mentioned. Hopefully you will give us another try and thank you for the 4 stars.
Danny
Thursday 08 August 2024
Food didnt arrive. Said due between 18.50 and 19.10. Map says arriving 19.18????Time now is 21.07. Now marked as delivered?? Where is my food, ive got to go to work - long distance heavy goods driver. Thanks for nothing. Rediculous
Preto - Colchester replied
Hi Danny So sorry about the issues with your food not being delivered, this looks like it was a delivery driver issue as the food left our restaurant. We will escalate this with the Justeat team.
Robbie
Saturday 06 July 2024
Food was cold and dry not the best.
Preto - Colchester replied
Hi Robbie Thank you for choosing to order with us, we appreciate your custom, we are sorry that your order wasn't up to scratch and hope that you give us the chance to remedy this.
Marcus
Friday 12 April 2024
Preto - Colchester replied
Hi Marcus Thank you for your feedback and review, we hope to see you in store soon :)
Anne
Friday 08 March 2024
Preto - Colchester replied
Hi Anne Thank you for choosing to order with us, we appreciate your custom, we are sorry that your order wasn't up to scratch and hope that you give us the chance to remedy this.
Anthony
Tuesday 27 February 2024
First order didn’t come ?? Second order no sides (chicken wings)
Preto - Colchester replied
Hi Anthony We are looking into this for you, so sorry about the issues.
Anthony
Tuesday 27 February 2024
The delivery driver hasn’t rung me, and it says it’s delivered ?
Preto - Colchester replied
Hi Anthony Thank you for choosing to order with us, we appreciate your custom, we are sorry that your order wasn't up to scratch and hope that you give us the chance to remedy this. We will speak with our delivery partner JustEat about this.
Adrian
Sunday 25 February 2024
Tasty, Lovely, Hot , Expensive but it is worth it
Preto - Colchester replied
Dear Adrian Thanks for the 5 star review and choosing to order with us again, hope to see you in store again soon 😊
Samantha
Saturday 10 February 2024
Food stone cold. Half the order had wrong items.
Preto - Colchester replied
Hi Samantha Thank you for choosing to order with us, we appreciate your custom, we are sorry that your order wasn't up to scratch and hope that you give us the chance to remedy this.
Yulia
Saturday 16 December 2023
Preto - Colchester replied
Dear Yulia Thanks for the 5 star review and choosing to order with us again, hope to see you in store again soon 😊

A little bit about us

Having started in the heart of London Victoria in 2007, Preto is now considered to be one of the best Brazilian restaurants in the UK. The authentic menu is firmly rooted in the culinary delights of Brazil, utilising traditional recipes with the zest and vibrancy of Brazilian cuisine, resulting in a unique taste experience.

Delivery times

Monday
12:00 - 21:00
Tuesday
12:00 - 21:30
Wednesday
12:00 - 21:30
Thursday
12:00 - 21:30
Friday
12:00 - 21:30
Saturday
12:00 - 21:30
Sunday
12:00 - 21:00