TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in United Kingdom - Updated November 2024

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Azizul (Az)

"First time here and was impressed. Had a chicken wrap - good quality ingredients and well seasoned. The accompanying rosemary-seasoned hand-cut..."

David Simkins

"Can't recommend highly enough Amazing food, great value and service Delicious fresh grilled meat, unbelievably tender, chips were hand cut and fresh..."

Ferdinand Zoettl

"Good food,a bit pricey but the taste is good I really liked their Peri Peri chicken and rice, the grilled chicken burger was also..."

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"An amazing little restaurant! The owner/cook is fantastic, the food is unbelievable and at a very affordable price!! Highly recommended..."

Ruggero Dalla Santa

"went for lunch after my son's graduation, food was awesome! we ordered half chicken, chips and..."

Feysal Sheikh

"Lovely atmosphere, friendly staff 👌 and delicious food. The most delicious appetiser prawns I've ever..."

Aya Elbakoury

"Very nice, fresh quality food , reasonable price, really enjoyed our visit overall no problem . P.s also was given free hand cut chips..."

Weet Abix

"Excellent place to eat at had their sirloin steak and it was cooked to perfection. My friend had their peri peri half chicken and even that was..."

Ibrahim Ch

"Excellent food! Chips are by far the best chips I’ve tasted in a long while. Lamb burger patty did seem a bit dry, but was still full of flavour...."

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"Great food and even better service 👍 Follow @halalfoodieconnoisseur on instagram for my in-depth..."

Faraz Salik Javaid

"Great food, prices and a friendly service. Highly recommended. Much more than a takeaway. Deliciously cooked meat with side salad. Presented well..."

Duncan Hann

"Excellent food and friendly service! It's our go-to takeaway in St Albans! Highly..."

Evelina Bucelyte

Street Cafe

90/100 (2655 ratings)

Beyond Neat Vegan Burger

Cream Maple Syrup Waffle

Halloumi

French Toast with Berries

Cakes

Apricot and Passion Fruit Danish Pastry

Espresso

Croque Madame and Chicken Schnitzel

"Delicious food! Stopped here while waiting for our hotel to be ready, fresh off a long and stressful 8 hour flight, this place was just what we..."

Courtney K

"Needed somewhere for a spot of lunch, and this place was perfect. Loads of options for me and my boyfriend who has many allergies. Super friendly..."

Rachel Gordon

"We had delicious coffees here which were really well priced. Staff were happy and served us quickly. The cafe was really busy and popular with the..."

James Johnson

"Very good food, nice staff and decent portion..."

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"Oh, I love this place. I come here when my parents are visiting me, and with my young son as well. We can be quite a chaotic group, but the staff..."

Celia Jarvis

"Amazing place, delicious food, friendly staff, breakfast all day, definitely..."

Julia Chaban

"Delicious brunch alternatives and very tasty smoothies. Definite recommended..."

Luca Vitali

"I have been here 3 or 4 times now and every time I have had a great experience! The street cafe has great food and drinks. I especially love the..."

charlotte rr

"Great breakfast choices, whether you want to be healthy or go full out there are options for both. Quite expensive (x2 full English, x1 cappuccino..."

L A

"Absolutely ravishing fresh breakfast and..."

Vikas Narula

The Queen's Head

90/100 (2008 ratings)

Fish Fingers Peas & Chips

Roast Chicken

Sausage & Chips & Beans

Lamb

Bitter Tears of Regret

Burger

Fish

Cajun Chicken Sandwich and French Fries

Pork

Ice Cream Sundae with Strawberries Meringue & Cream

Wheelchair Accessible

Free off-street parking

"Brilliant food and great updated menu and loads of specials, since the reopening of the kitchen. I eat very regularly for lunch and seldom miss their..."

Bexy Torrens

"Heard the food was good especially the roasts. Amazing would recommend. Have eaten there before but only a jacket. Great food lovely little pub and..."

Nikki Hewitt

"Popped in tonight with the Mrs for a swift pint or two on the way home. Ended up staying for food and very impressed. I had the chilli and it was..."

Bob Gabbey

"Best pub in the area without a doubt. Genuinely friendly, good beer, and excellent food - possibly best beer-battered Fish n Chips in the..."

Rudy Tambala

"Food was excellent so was service loved my roast beef dinner best I’ve had in a long time will defo keep goin back..."

Tracey Rudge

"Lovely Sunday lunch, and very friendly staff, will definitely use this as our half way meeting point when we drop the grandchildren off, daughter..."

Mandy Barker

"An amazing day. Great staff who were so happy to help you and make you welcome. Great atmosphere and busy but you didn't have to wait long! Food was..."

Scott Chambers

"Landlord and staff are friendly, food is really lovely home cooked food. Pub is so warm and relaxing. A real country pub which is very rare to find..."

Clare Borland

"I actually love this pub, it's now turned into our local over the last month! Staff are very friendly, food is amazing! Best Iv had in a while from a..."

Kim Fruen

"A quaint lovely traditional pub, with great food and atmosphere, a good selection of food and drink, and open fire you can't ask for anything..."

Ian Minall

"Absolutely amazing food and the staff are lovely , brilliant country village..."

Tracy Saunders

"Great pub , great food and entertainment ! Add to that great service from friendly staff..."

Stephen Page

"Fabulous place to eat drink and be very..."

Claire Healy

"This is such a hidden gem. If you blink, you'll miss the road, but you'll soon regret it if you don't experience the beauty and the gorgeous seating..."

sarah wray

"Semi-regular since 2013ish. Well kept beer, good quality food in good sized portions, friendly staff, small and cozy, nice beer patio, right next to..."

Martin Thornhill

"What can I say!! What an amazing experience we’ve had. The food was amazing and the service was really attentive. Great vegetarian option. The pub..."

Noorie Jiwa-Maddison

"Hosted a 30th birthday party for 20 people to have Sunday lunch. Great job, we were all very happy with the service and food. The roasts were..."

Nom Fals

"Beautiful country pub perfect for a big roast after a long walk. They even provided beef and gravy for our very obliging dog! The only downside is..."

Chloe Pepper

"What an absolute gem of a pub. We come up monthly to see friends and tried this place out as our usual had closed down; wish we’d tried it..."

Roger Jiwa-Maddison

"Friendly, local, pub-style stylish. Lovely outside setting. Iocation perfect - centre of the village, opposite the church. This for me is..."

Mike White

"I visited Queens Head yesterday to attend a private party (21st). The buffet provided was fantastic, not the usual beige selection. Even more..."

Tracey Stowell

"Superb village pub famous for Sunday roast, but ample room inside, outside and a covered outside area too. Impressive fountain in the garden...."

David Bushnell

"Turned up here after a walk. Hadn't booked but we're lucky enough to get a table. Staff are lovely and so accommodating despite being rushed off..."

Michelle Glazebrook

"Good food and nice pub with a quirky set up and..."

Tom Penn

"Really attractive-looking pub in a lovely location - next to the church and ideal for visiting Heartwood Forest. Only ever visited on a Sunday and,..."

David Simkins

"Great dog friendly pub, with plenty of outside space, offering a good selection of beer and serving well cooked food at reasonable..."

Paul Vidler

"Traditional English pub near a nice old church, serving food and drinks. Food is the typical English/pub style, with a good choice of english and..."

Fabio Tomaccio

"Good service, I didn't eat here, so I can't comment on the food. Nice big garden with a fountain. I'm not keen on the fake glass covered area, but..."

Claire Hosker

"What a pub! The welcome is warm, food is excellent and the atmosphere is relaxed. Dog and family friendly, I cannot recommend the Queens Head..."

John Moriarty

"Absolutely amazing Sunday lunch. My friend and I had half portion and a dersset and it was a perfect amount. Next time I'll go for a large dinner ..."

Tracey

"9th Aug Went today with my husband and dog lunchtime, peaceful sat outside prawn cocktail and cheesy chips delicious, would definitely visit..."

Alyson Billington

"Such a great pub. Very welcoming and great Sunday..."

Chris Payne

Bua Thai

90/100 (2909 ratings)

Sweet and sour chicken

"Spontaneously decided to drop in for “dinner for one”, since my dinner date had to stay home. The food was amazing and very authentic and..."

E T

"This was incredibly tasty 😋 Back in St. Ablans, I've been there a few times but didn't see this little gem on the map. Bua Thai Restaurant. I..."

Ryan Newnes

"Delicious food and good value for lunch. I've been here a few times at lunch and it's been great every time. I highly recommend it if you work..."

Ben R

"Lovely friendly service, very affordable prices and delicious food for St Albans, can’t be best. Best Thai in the area...."

Olly Cox

"Really nice meal last night. It's a cozy place and they brought out prawn crackers while we waited for our starters which was a lovely touch. The..."

Ashley

"Love this place! The best Thai food in St Albans for sure! Friendly staff, clean and very good prices! All my friends love it as..."

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"Little gem where to eat tasty Thai food in St Albans. I had a set menu and I really enjoyed it. First of all, all the starters were cooked right..."

Matt R

"Outstanding service, everyone who works here is so polite, the food was exceptional and great value for money. We will definitely be..."

Emi Steadman

"Absolutely delicious food! Cosy atmosphere and friendly staff! I got a Beef Massamam curry and it was amazingly good! We had starters to share and..."

Andrea Dick

"Nice restaurant. The fried rice is really good. Crispy Duck could be a bit juicer and skin..."

Nully B

"Fantastic authentic food at incredible prices. Was recommended by friends who previously lived in St Albans and its 100% our go-to..."

Ash Eden

"Been coming here for years and will not go to any other Thai. Food is amazing at great prices and the staff are so lovely and welcoming. I’d..."

Alice Galtrey

"Can't stay away from this restaurant. I think we've been at least twice a month for the last few months and will continue to do so. Very authentic,..."

Marc Baladi

"Excellent food and great value for money. Friendly staff made you feel very..."

Sparkle Iguana

"In my opinion the best Thai food in St Albans. Food is good, price reasonable, staff are welcoming and town centre location. No parking outside so..."

D Gu

"We went here for a quick lunch. Service was fast and the hostess was very pleasent. We had starters and a main starters came out quickly and smelled..."

Ryan Chick

"Most kind service, amazing independent Thai restaurant. My new..."

Assaf Frank

"Great food, great prices, get service & great atmosphere. Will be..."

Alisha Malhotra

"The Creamy red curry with the salmon and Pad Thai noodles are must try!!! Great atmosphere, authentic Thai food..."

Lulu Lin

The Meating Room

90/100 (2540 ratings)

Salted Caramel Milkshake

Slider

Burger with Sweet Potato Fries

Beef burger

Tapas

Cherry Cola

peanut butter milkshake

French Fries

Breaded Chicken Burger

Burger and Fries with Cheese

"Really great burgers, very reasonably priced as far as st albans goes. Rosemary fries are included in the price (rare thing these days!) Friendly..."

James Langston

"Food was great, the setting is great the food arrived promptly so you might be wondering why only 1 out of 5 stars..............The reason is simple...."

Khalid Riaz

"I went there with my husband and family we had a lovely time chatting to the owner, very polite. We ordered various starters which were amazing. The..."

Jumera Choudhury-Islam

"I have had take away twice from the Berkhamsted restaurant now and its amazing �! The lunch time deal is only £6 for a burger, fries and a drink!..."

Dan Twine

"Just went with my partner and all I can say is wow it's the best burger I have ever had, I had the meating room house burger was so juicy and the..."

Jaiden Stewart

"Best burger I've had in my life and I've eaten a lot of burgers. St Albans hidden..."

Sam Henry

"Lovely food, friendly staff and a nice relaxing place to go with friends and..."

Gareth Edmeades

"Best burger place ever!!!! Would recommend everyone to go and try it out, you won't regret it..."

Amina Khatun

"Every time we get food from the meating room (we especially love their chicken burgers) we can't wait for the food to arrive as we know it is..."

Louise Berg Rasmussen

"Very friendly staff and best burgers and milkshakes..."

Lucy Rye

"I usually dont give reviews but ordered today and had to come and review it. The food was absolutely gorgoeus, you can tell it's fresh produce and..."

Carolina Matthews Ronderos

"Got a takeaway delivered to us last night. Amazing service! Burgers were delivered within 25 mins of ordering with free delivery and arrived well..."

Adam Atkins

"The Food was amazing. The burgers were cooked to perfection and the buffalo wings were great. Definitely recommend this..."

Mohammed Hudda

"Great burger very fresh and friendly..."

Martyn Beer

"Great food, I think I found our new regular place to go and..."

Riaz Sham

"Great atmosphere, staff friendly. Service and food were..."

Tracey O'Brien

"Small cozy place with warm hospitality. They bake the brioche buns there and the meet is locally sourced and that's what gives the beef burgers..."

Fahad Abrar

"We went here for a burger break and it was really tasty. Decent priced meals, decent portions and nice atmosphere. The restaurant is quite small..."

Anjana Silva

"Great service, great food, even better milkshakes! Small but cosy in the centre of town. Been here several times and not been dissapointed yet, be..."

Damien O'Neill

"Cheese burger with jalapenos and onion rings, Fries, Falafel bites and a chocolate milkshake. I'm now full up and happy. Thanks Meaning..."

N. Y.

"Really excellent American fare, with top notch wings, great fries and good burgers! The prices are what you'd expect for St..."

Justin Gotchall

"Without a doubt the best burgers in St Albans. I have ordered from here WAY too many times and it never disappoints. Seriously..."

Emi Steadman

"Came in for lunch and wasn't disappointed! Burgers are handmade to order and the rosemary salted fries are amazing. The burger was perfectly cooked..."

Matt Shaw

"Lovely food, one of the best burger restaurants I've been too. Their milkshakes were lovely and good..."

Tomás

"Excellent burgers cooked to medium/well done as we had requested. The burger meat was very tasty and well constructed, the buns held the patty all..."

Omer Faredi

"Very small restaurant. Great burgers and chicken wings. A little pricey for what it is..."

David Wainwright

"Have frequented this place since it opened and still as good as it always was. My favourite burger joint period. Shame they don't do the sit in..."

Sam Hodson

"Great burgers and milkshakes. Very good..."

dave smith

"Nice little burger joint and I really do love a good burger. Upon arrival we we politely greeted by a member of staff who was busy making milkshakes..."

J T

"It's without a doubt the best burger place in town. Good meat and..."

D Gu

"I had classic burger takeaway with the chips. Burger very nice and really good chips. Fast service. I'll back..."

Dariusz Isanski

"Don't let its looks deceive you, what a great experience. Amazing burgers and awesome service. Absolute great..."

Alan Spohr

The Ridgeway Fish Bar

90/100 (2417 ratings)

Scrumptious Fish and Chips with Battered Sausage

Wheelchair Accessible

"Used this fish & chip shop for the first time, excellent food & service, I look forward to more fish & chips..."

Debby Wylde

"Simply the best fish and chips in the UK, if not the..."

Steve Johnston

"Always a reliable choice for fish and chips in the area. Service is generally fast, but you can order in advance and just pick..."

JP Borel-Saladin

"Best fish and chips in st albans in my humble..."

Alex Walsh

"Great fish and chips - good quality and not greasy. Very polite staff. We order online and collect - never had any..."

Suman Ziaullah

"Just had the most delicious cod, chips and mushy peas meal. It was cooked fresh and just tasted amazing. The staff are brilliant, so efficient and..."

Vanessa Wilson Halmshaw

"Food was very good very pricey tho and the curry sauce was very weak more like gravy otherwise..."

Tina Blow

"Had pie and chips on the go, I was a bit surprised at the price but tbh it has been a few years since I've had a chippy take out. It tasted great and..."

tony Wildman

"Really pleased with the quality and service received. The batter is so light and the quality of the cod is fantastic. The whole family gave today's..."

Natasha Lombe

"Excellent fish and chips. Plus most of their packaging, apart from the small chipswich containers, are environmentally..."

Matt Hart

The Abbey Restaurant

"Really amazing food, lovely decor, service was spot on, couldn't fault the experience. Food was very tasty and the lunch menu offer is very good..."

Tami M

"Visited the Abbey tonight with friends for the first time, I’ve been waiting for an opportunity to visit and try this wonderful restaurant. The..."

Adam Forman

"Omg omg omg. The best sunday roast I've ever had. The beef was sublime. Gravy to die for. Lots of perfectly roasted vegetables. Lashings of..."

David Wainwright

"Good, tasty lunch at Ology Brasserie St.Albans. Adequate, short, interesting menu. Two duck flatbread and chips, with garlic mayo. Friendly,..."

Tom Savory

"Amazing food, let down by staff unfortunately. Nice enough but just not on top of things, slow and inattentive. Went for my birthday meal, my mum..."

C W

"I had my 30th birthday at Ology last week, everything from the food, the drinks, the hosting and the atmosphere was bang on. Thanks so much Simon and..."

Colleen Whadcoat

"Fantastic food every time I have eaten here several times since it opened earlier this year. Been as a couple, as a family and with friends. Every..."

Richard Avery

"Phenomonal. A fantastic addition to George Street. Popped in the other day for lunch and pleasantly surprised. Firstly, the decor is lovely, with a..."

Matthew B

"My friend and I had a wonderful Sunday lunch here at the weekend. The cocktails were amazing and the food was outstanding. We chose the mackerel..."

Sam Morgan

"Went here with three girlfriends for dinner yesterday. Was exactly what we'd hoped for. A relaxing place to eat with nice ambience, friendly service..."

Angela Cooper

Locanda Bagutta

90/100 (1499 ratings)

"It was our first time at Locanda Bagutta in St. Albans. Food was delicious. The menu is full of traditional Italian dishes. We had antipasto misto..."

Alessio Cataldo

"Best Italian street food in St Albans. Pizza is out of this world. Atmosphere is..."

Azar Khunda

"A nice little Italian. The food is very good and really well cooked, expect the pizza. For an Authentic Italian restaurant, the pizza is sloppy and..."

Ben Mckimm

"OMG!!! What a hidden gem! Absolutely loved it! The food was out of this world, deeeelicious! The owner, Antonio, and his team, including Juliano and..."

Sue Wybrow

"Cosy, family run restaurant tucked away off St Georges street in St Albans. Lovely service, good food, lots of choice including vegetarian ..."

Maharukh Daruwalla

"Not the best photos, empty plates! But we couldn't help getting stuck in. I don't usually post reviews but Lasagne best I've had. Pizza amazing. Well..."

Simon Chandler

"Really tasty pizza and fairly priced. Good Italian..."

Horatio Hilfiger

"One of the best if not THE best Italian restaurant I have ever eaten in. Great staff, specifically the lady who was excellent. Thanks so much for a..."

Declan Molloy

"Had a lovely meal with my family. The food and service were brilliant, thank you for a lovely..."

Nikki Dixon

"Seriously superb delicious proper Italian food (NOT commercial like other so called 'Italian' restaurants in St Albans) This is a real hidden gem,..."

Jonathan Sandford

"Very delicious pizza! 100%..."

Alejandra Zacarias

Souvlaki City

90/100 (4636 ratings)

Mains Sides Drinks & Desserts

Olympic Flavors Greek Dako Barley Ancient Taste

Spanakopita Pie

Gyros

Cheeseballs

Tzatziki & Pita Bread

Moussaka

Fried Zucchini with Feta Cheese

Souvlaki

Chocolate and Orange Mouse

Pork

Pita Bread with Beef Burger

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"We loved this beautiful little place. The service was amazing and very welcoming, the owner was really friendly and eager to please all the guests...."

Marsel

"This restaurant was amazing and the service was even better, I've never met such welcoming people. I definitely recommend it to anyone that has a..."

geo tzi

"Excellent Greek food at a reasonable price point! Came here with a bunch of mates early in the evening well before our 6pm book and were happily..."

Roops

"Lovely meal, with very friendly and attentive wait staff. Nice to have authentic Greek food. Will definitely return..."

Jacqui Sheppard

"Went here after church for lunch with hubby and friends and had the souvlaki city wrap! Was absolutely delicious! We will be back! Nice and..."

Nicole Muya

"Had a lovely meal, delicious food, great atmosphere and very attentive service. Will definitely go..."

free money

"Laid back & non-pretentious Greek restaurant with quality food and an affordable price tag. We tried the mixed wraps and they went down a treat with..."

Flamur

"Excellent Greek food, especially the giro. We had a great experience, the service, quality of food, everything was on point. Mythos beer was great,..."

Liku Aliaj

"The first greek restaurant I have been to in the UK that is 100% original greek cuisine. There are others that claim to have greek menu but they put..."

Pan Kon

"Excellent in every aspect - it's only the prices that are biting a bit; especially if entertaining a family of four. The taste is very authentic and..."

Yannis Aivalakis

Infuse Modern Indian Bistro

90/100 (1108 ratings)

Tandoori Chicken Tikka

Hara Bhara Kebab Chicken Tikka Chicken Momos

Vindaloo

Gulab Jamun Cake Slice

Lamb curry

Tandoori Seabass and Chips

Salmon

Chana Peshawari - Chick Pea Curry

Virgin Paan Mojito

Mocktails and Cocktails

Curry

Prawns

Ajwain Fish Tikka Choori Chaat

Wheelchair Accessible

Free off-street parking

Accepts Credit Cards

Highchairs Available

Non-smoking restaurants

"Food was delicious and service was great. The only thing I didn't like was the rowdy customers. Probably not the best place for a romantic meal as..."

Nora A

"Best Indian food in St Albans and beyond. We had been meaning to dine in for some time after recommendations from friends. Infuse lives upto the..."

Varun Dara

"A restaurant serving authentic Indian cuisine. Food items are tasty . Very delicious brinjal preparation is their specialty. Very tasty paneer..."

Subhash Barua

"What a little gem!! Customer service was fantastic, we’d come here on a Wednesday early evening just before a show and we were the only ones in!..."

K D

"Such a friendly and cosy restaurant with delicious food, drinks and cocktails! They do incredible lunchtime deals as well. Totally..."

Sue Wybrow

"Great new restaurant with a modern twist on Indian street food in the heart of St Albans City Center. On arrival we found the staff to be warm and..."

Nilay Shah

"Celebrated a family birthday here. Food was great, probably the best tikka masala I've had in or around London. The waiter was friendly, attentive..."

S Y

"Hands down the best Indian meal I've had in my life! We called late on a Saturday night and the restaurant kept the kitchen open for us and gave us a..."

Alexandra Tilley

"Excellent meal, 10/10. Lamb chops..phenomenal! Especially appreciated the explanation and video walk through of the menu from the owner. Will most..."

Ben Teichman

"Does justice to its name... Tucked away from the buzzling high street of St Albans. Nice interiors and just the right portion of food. Really..."

Rani Jayan

"So, I visited this place after my graduation. We chose this place because it was the closest Indian place to our car park. Dint expect much but a..."

Bini Pullan

"Excellent little restaurant. Nice choice although somewhat limited. Nice idea if wraps and curry bowls for lunch. Definitely come back..."

Graham Thomson

"2023 April - They are excellent ...this is one of THE most genuine Indian restaurants in St Albans. Sameer and team are amazing. Food always fresh..."

Dee Y

"A friend recently introduced me to this restaurant and I was very impressed. It's not as flashy as some of the larger curry houses but rather a good..."

JP Borel-Saladin

"Great Indian restaurant with variety of fusion Indian food like daal, lamb korma and naan. Great delivery service..."

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