TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in United Kingdom - Updated November 2024

"I’ve been here a few times now both with friends and family and every time is wonderful. The drinks are delicious and fab quality without breaking..."

Alice Moss

Nigel Barker

Tudors Restaurant

Pan Seared Chicken with Tarragon

Wheelchair Accessible

"This historic coaching inn dates back to 1470 and has been lovingly restored & maintained over the years. I can’t comment on the hotel aspect..."

David Simkins

"Had a lovely lunch, 4 of us. Food was lovely, the staff friendly, the place is clean and we were not rushed at..."

Roche D

"Lovely staff, very welcoming, rooms comfortable, perfect location literally opposite the cathedral. Definitely come..."

Lisa Dack

"Beautiful traditional hotel, the front of house girls are outstanding, can't praise them..."

Gill Nash

"Went to the White Hart hotel for a Sunday lunch with the family. It was really..."

Vicki McWilliams

"Such a great little pub. Good fun. Love the thrones and the..."

Mark Garvey

"Lovely place great staff and yummy whitebait. Does have a limited menus..."

Claudia Da Costa Lima

"Lovely small restaurant with adjoining pub attached to a hotel. Lots of atmosphere. Had a Groupon deal for steak and Prosecco with the family and..."

fraser d

"Nice food and super helpful..."

Peuyelao Mwaetako

"Went to tudors restaurant on a groupon deal Decided to eat in the bar area which was ideal for of us we all went for ribeye steak and all four..."

John Kempton

"Good food, and really enjoy the carvery. Really nice pub inside, but the signs outside don't do it justice in terms of how quaint it is..."

Kelly

"Place looks big from the outside but fairly small on the inside. One of the best meals I have had in a long time. Will definitely be going..."

Mark Fernandes

"Visited today just for a cuppa with family. The staff could not have been more helpful. There were no tables left in the bar & quickly cleared us a..."

Dawn Gough

The Gate

89/100 (1139 ratings)

Roast Sirloin of Beef Served Pink Unless Requested Otherwise

Turkey Christmas Dinner

Mushroom and Pasta

Salad

White Bean Soup

Fried Chicken Burger with Chunky Chips

Pork Cheek and Lentils

Tapas

Game Night

Beetroot and Goat Cheese Tart

Free off-street parking

Wheelchair Accessible

"We held a wake here for our Nannys funeral and the staff were so nice, informative and helpful. The buffet was delicious and there was plenty of..."

Nicola Gorman Bowyer

"We booked The Gate for my Mum's funeral wake yesterday. Sad occasion but we were delighted we chose The Gate. The staff were really accommodating..."

Anita Hearn

"Very welcoming staff!!! Food is excellent! Our little boy has some allergies and the staff here rustled him up a lovely diner with no fuss at all!..."

David Dale

"Called in today and was lucky enough to get a table in this amazing pub. Service was spot on and the roast lamb dinner was even better than my..."

Niki Pring

"Amazing staff, so welcoming and friendly, the cheese board is simply perfection!! Highly recommend the pub and the food..."

Rebecca Jones

"We popped in hoping we weren’t too late for Sunday lunch. Great menu, great food in plenty and and proper roasted veggies. Amy and her staff were..."

Mark Thomas

"Friendly pub with great food and excellent service would..."

Jackie Vroome

"We had a baby shower sunday lunch. Food was lovely. Warm welcome .. despite being busy all food was piping hot ... lovely staff .... would..."

Linda Norcott

"We had a table for 11 people for Sunday lunch. The service was great and very friendly. The food was fantastic, everyone had empty plates. I would..."

Lesley Caulfield

"Lovely little pub in a remote location, with very friendly staff. I shall pop in again whilst walking in this..."

Shane Bluck

"Such a lovely place to stop with the ponies. Super friendly staff and delicious food...."

Louise Heeley-Lawrence

"We had a beautiful meal for our wedding anniversary. Excellent food and service. Would..."

Michelle King

"Decided to go for a few drinks and food at The Gate. The bar staff were really friendly. They said that the inside tables were all booked but we were..."

Josephine Clark

"Had a lovely lunch with a friend there last week. Staff could not have been more helpful & friendly. Made to feel very welcome. Food was very good..."

Mrs Rock

"6 of us visited The Gate for lunch and drinks after a walk. We received a warm welcome and taken to our reserved table. Pub was very busy so glad had..."

Debbie Prizeman

"We were a party of 10 on Saturday and it was a pleasure being served by such a friendly and knowledgeable waiter. He had no issues with a few of our..."

Paul Misner

"Visiting this place every few weeks and our experience is always positive. Staff is amazing! Is nice to see young people to be that positive at the..."

Eva

"The service was good but the pub was extremely noisy at our lunchtime visit with everyone raising their voices to be heard over the..."

John Crowhurst

"4 of us came for lunch for my nieces birthday, food was lovely. I had the most delicious "salad of the day" which had watermelon and feta and the..."

Lynn Capocci

"Went with a group of friends for the first time to this pub, as we aren’t local, lovely friendly pub with excellent food and staff. Had booked a..."

Karina Nagle

"Not often that I do reviews , but for this lovely country pub, deserved a mention. It was my mum's birthday and the Staff were friendly , engaging ,..."

MODERN DAY JESTER

"Lovely pub, great food, good location for stopping after a..."

Laura

White Lion

Sticky Toffee Pudding

Fish Haddock and Chips

Fish ' N ' Chips and Mushy Peas

Accepts American Express

Live Music

Seating

Table Service

Wheelchair Accessible

"I've been coming to this pub for more than 10 years and have never been disappointed. I've seen it change hands multiple times and even then the..."

Roops

"The food here was delicious! All four of us enjoyed our selections; I wish we could have returned for another visit, but our time in England was..."

John Bordy

"Great little pub! The inside area is really cute, very trendy, but old school decor. Really good selection of draft beers. The stand out part of this..."

Dan Brusco

"Awesome food and a great beer garden. They have a selection of their own ales and the service was fairly good. Everyone I was with really enjoyed..."

A. M. Just

"The White Lion were really helpful when I recently had a wake to organise. Nothing was too much trouble and they accommodated our last minute..."

Wendy Powell

"Awesome local pub serving a great range of beers and delicious food. Try the Dirty..."

Gregg “Cabe” Bond

"Stopped for a quick drink on a Monday evening and sat in the garden. Really great garden space, which I suspect unless you know the pub, you wouldn't..."

Melanie Hughes

"First time in since the new landlords were installed a few months ago and have to say a great first impression. Service was quick (on a busy Friday..."

Edmund Hornsby

"It appears this pub may have changed hands again. Was a Big Smoke pub, serving mostly their our beers. But recently they've changed their offering to..."

Michelle Mackenzie

"Lovely local pub.... Great food. Attentive and helpful staff. Good variety of ales. Very busy on a Saturday..."

Amanda Frape

The Plough

89/100 (1114 ratings)

Sticky Toffee Pudding

Rocky Road Banana Jam Chocolate Sauce

Smoked Eel Hummus Potato Crisps

Fish & Chips

Rump Steak with Treacle

Cod

Treacle Sponge Pudding

Burger

Beef Shin Taco

Roast Beef with All the Trimmings

Beef Tartare Tartlet Beef Fat Hollandaise

Wheelchair Accessible

"Beautiful quiet and quirky pub in lovely setting, with ample parking and most importantly very dog friendly. This place has so much character - beams..."

Eris Hrib

"What an amazing experience. Great setting, great staff and brilliant food. We started with mushroom arancini which were bombs of sticky cheesy rice..."

David Guy

"3rd time I've been here for dinner. Food is consistently excellent, nice outdoor seating area and the staff are very welcoming and friendly. If..."

Jean-Christophe McKeown

"Fantastic pub. Set in a beautiful location with serene views and a lovely garden with many different areas to relax in. Interior is welcoming and..."

Marc Berry

"Best roast in St Albans! This was our first visit since the new owners took over and wow it was fantastic! We both had the beef which was beautifully..."

Hannah Kilner

"Mid August on the outdoor area is very pleasant. Helpful staff even had a treat for our dogs. Can't wait to come..."

Scott Robinson

"Really lovely experience for Sunday lunch, portions are decent size and well made, on the more expensive side for a pub lunch but quality is high...."

Melissa Pitt

"Really nice country pub, food is really really good, particularly beef I’ve had twice. Service can be a bit slow and confusing where you order..."

Ben Turner

"So Gastro pub means public stomach I believe and mine is certainly more public after our visit today. We had been for a drink a couple of times..."

Alistair Burns (Gashead)

"The nicest Sunday roast I’ve ever had. Absolutely stunning outdoor gardens, cozy historic interior, friendly staff, great beer selection, but most..."

Jacob B.

St.villa

89/100 (3764 ratings)

Sticky Toffee Pudding

Deep Fried Selection of Seafood

Risotto Ai Funghi with Prawns

Accepts American Express

Wheelchair Accessible

"This restaurant was a really great find. The food, service and atmosphere were excellent. Everyone enjoyed their food, including one vegetarian and..."

Nancy Hine

"My 1st experience here at St Villa was an excellent one. I came with a party of 10 for our Christmas meal. Beautiful decor, friendly and helpful..."

Jenna Beck

"My family and I had a lovely meal here tonight - very friendly attentive staff & some nicely flavoured and fresh dishes. Highly recommend for anyone..."

Rhiannon Essam

"Lovely staff. Attentive & informed. Not enough haloumi in the starter. Lovely mains - lamb, monk fish & gnocchi all delicious. Choc brownies were..."

Darshna Patel-Davies

"Party of 10 celebrated our daughter’s 30th birthday yesterday. Excellent food, drinks, service, atmosphere and great background soundtrack! Polite,..."

Debbi Sandiford

"Great food, great staff, great venue!! Fantastic relaxing atmosphere! What’s not to..."

Pat Walsh

"My husband and I had lunch at St. Villa today and what an enjoyable lunch it was. Lovely atmosphere, impeccable service and delicious food. My..."

Kerri Hartman Tarry

"I've been a few times now and finally got round to posting a review. Such a fantastic restaurant , food , cocktails , staff all amazing in a great..."

Rachel Varndall

"Perfect. A very warm welcome and friendly but professional, efficient service throughout. Food was excellent and the lunchtime menu is great value!..."

Sue Newton-Keane

"We celebrated our wedding anniversary here last night, great food, great wine and fantastic service! Beautiful elegant restaurant, highly..."

Sarah Bayne-Curran

"Amazing service, great food and a very versatile menu! They have a great terrace which is a serious sun trap for afternoon..."

Ashleigh Markham

"We had a great evening here on Friday. The cocktails were lovely, food was great and the service was exceptional. I really appreciate good service..."

Kevin Edge

"The best Italian restaurant I've been too in a long long while. Food is exquisite and service is top notch. Such friendly staff and the atmosphere..."

Rudolf Ian Velasquez

"Really amazing cocktails and food. The venue is so pretty, very modern and trendy but also has a great outdoors area for the summer. Couldn’t speak..."

Tami M

"Great food. High quality and served fresh and hot. Fine dining and worth the price tag. We asked to be sat in an igloo. I confirmed the booking in..."

Dee Y

"Made a return visit to St. Villa, after enjoying it last month. Even better this time, as on a Tuesday, you can take your own wine or get 50% off..."

Tom Savory

"We celebrated my daughter's 40th birthday in a Pod. It was very comfortable and warm. The food was excellent. Our waiter Giovanni was brilliant...."

Alison Read

"The servers were really friendly, and the food was fabulous. I had Calamari rings , seabass cooked to perfection and oreo cheesecake which tasted..."

Chantelle Parkinson

"Went for dinner for the first time at St. Villa and will definitely be going back. Had the Fritto Misto Di Mare (seafood and fish) to start and..."

Lisa Herring

"Delicious well presented food that didn't break the bank. Staff were lovely and we got to sit in one of the outdoor igloos (heated in the colder..."

Rosie Jackson

"Went for a special birthday lunch, waiting staff were helpful and friendly. Setting in the igloos is a different experience something unique in the..."

Lottie Jones

"Had lunch with friends here in one of the igloos. It was cozy and surprisingly warm and the food was really good. Will definitely go back and highly..."

Caroline M

"First time to this place which I walked passed many times and I wanted to try out. Service was good and food was..."

Christian Bianchini

"Really well appointed restaurant with outside igloos on the decking. Able to reserve an entire igloo for just four people on a Sunday evening and,..."

David Simkins

"Lunch set menu was good. Service was swift. They missed our call but then called back immediately for us to book the..."

MP

"We went to St Villa yesterday for my 40th and it was absolutely amaaaaaaazzzing service from booking all the way thru to end. The whole entire team..."

Queen SpiritSoul

"We were upstairs as part of a wedding party, they catered to all 23 guests excellently. Food was great, service was outstanding. Will definitely be..."

Dan Wilson

"Came here for a meal just before Christmas and it was wonderful. The staff made up non alcoholic cocktails for me and a friend, which were delicious...."

Miriam Jones

"It's a more expensive Italian restaurant comparing to other Italian places in St Albans. Food is good, ambience good and service staff are welcoming...."

D Gu

"Bistro style restaurant serving modern European food in St Albans. Parking nearby may be difficult. Great ambience with crisp white table-cloths and..."

Maharukh Daruwalla

The Cock Inn

89/100 (6984 ratings)

Sunday Roast All the Meats

Sticky Toffee Pudding

Burger

Beers

Chicken Burger and Fries

Venison Scotch Egg

Rhubarb Crumble

Fish & Chips

Veal Croquettes Baked Apple Purée Mushroom Ketchup

Wheelchair Accessible

"I had the best meal ever in years! Dora was fantastic as a host. She made sure I had the best experience ever. I have some health restrictions in..."

Karine Pecheur

"Lovely roast dinner for two. Left it too late to book (do not make the same mistake as it is obviously popular) . However, helpful staff said pop by..."

M Lewis

"We went for a late lunch and had the King Prawn burger and the Beef Steak burger - both fantastic, definitely better than the average pub food in the..."

Senita Robinson

"Dear Readers, I came here with my sister and other half. We were seated in a quite little cubby which was perfect. Dora who waited for us was very..."

Roops

"So had Sunday lunch here with my partner and her parents. It was very nice, but there were just a few small issues. These are really for the..."

Ali Burgess (Ali-LovesADrink)

"Busy music night ! Bank Hol Mon in May Thank heavens for large heated umbrella areas...sun out earlier but obvs cooler later Drinks cost per St..."

Dee Y

"Just across the road ftom the Premier Inn where Madge is staying. First visit to this pub. A busy Saturday night. She is surprised how many pubs..."

MADDOGLEP

"It was my first time at this pub after reading some reviews about their Sunday roasts. I was pleased that the food was good and with lovely people to..."

Christian Bianchini

"Lovely pub that does a great roast (£17)...3 IPA's on tap (all 5%+ punch in the face ones so could do with a session one). Desert was £5.50 &..."

Nigel Griffiths

"Great location if you’re looking for a quiet drink and people watching at the north end of St Albans’ city centre. Great selection of beers. The..."

David Simkins

"First visit for early supper. Menu really nice plus a fixed price one too which was very good value for two courses. Attentive, friendly service and..."

Alison Daniell

"God Sunday roast but menu like. However albeit slightly expensive but quality of food and service was great. Apple Crumble though was too sticky and..."

Alan BEGG

"Al a carte menu is rather restricted for vegan/veggie options. Restaurant can be squashed when busy. Car park is across the road in the multistory or..."

D. Roberts

"Cosy gastropub that serves tasty gourmet burgers. Service was attentive and the wine selection here is surprisingly extensive. Would give five stars..."

Dominic Smith

"Amazing service from Dora and Julien. Food was so delicious, we left so happily and can’t wait to be back for next eat out. The Coco Inn is..."

Shazia Chaudhary

"St Albans is so LUCKY to have this pub, with great staff and fantastic food this has been one of the best highlights of my trip to England in recent..."

Gareth Landy

"One of the best Sunday roasts in St Albans. Accommodated us with our dog outside in the garden. Only thing that could have improved the visit would..."

Hannah Kilner

"Good food. Pleasant atmosphere and friendly staff. Service a bit slow but otherwise happy to..."

Owen Smith

Jon's Streat Food

89/100 (1113 ratings)

"Absolutely delicious , fastest and friendliest service ever had . It feels like I am walking in the movie. Big thanks for the young man and lady..."

Eladio de macedo

"I went to the store minutes before closing and I got a really good customer service from the person on the till. Always smiling and very helpful...."

Vanessa Sioson

"May 2023 Update: the team remains as helpful, attentive and forthcoming with regards to allergens as they've been since my first visit and the food..."

Lys “Zeraphinda” S

"I had great service in the St Albans Itsu today. Very friendly and attentive young lady brought my food over and checked to see if I needed anything...."

Joe Pace

"I was hesitant to try Itsu as i am a bit of a fussy eater but decided I'd take the step today. The place wasn't overly busy, looks clean and the guy..."

Samantha “Red Skittles” Thornhill

"The food is fantastic and the customer service is absolutely impeccable. I don’t think I’ve ever met a friendlier and more helpful store manager..."

A A

"Went to the Itsu in St Albans a few days ago for lunch. I got one avocado sushi, and one Meso soup. Due to the sushi, the Meso soup was reduced,..."

Ottilie Haylett

"I have been to Itsu many times before and always enjoyed the flavourful and healthy rice and grilled chicken dishes as takeaway. Today my husband and..."

Olusola Akinola

"Lovely food and very friendly staff! Can wait to go back. Great vegan options too, and you can add chicken to most..."

Richard Ellis

"Generally love the sushi from itsu but also big thanks to this place for letting us change our baby without buying anything from..."

Peter Riefer

"Went all out for our first order from the new St Albans Itsu and was very impressed. We popped into town to shop during the day and decided to give..."

Matthew Gifford

"So its been a little while since I last visited St. Albans and it was a nice surprise to find an ITSU. The restaurant itself is spacious and very..."

Tony Sansom

"Prices appear to have gone up, I'm pretty sure it was £8 for the Salmon Full House a few months back. Now it's over £9. Either way there's lots of..."

Aaron Silver

"Been here for lunch a few times now and always have wonderful staff and food is good. Dheena particularly stood out as a kind and helpful member of..."

Adam O'Neill

"Very good food and friendly staff.My and my family enjoyed every mouthfu and we will definitely go back..."

Meg Mska

"Good to see another empty St Peter’s Street shop being taken up, although it’s a shame that only food/coffee outlets appear to survive these..."

David Simkins

"The onion and chicken dumplings are a must try. Had a good experience with the take..."

Hima

"Quick and tasty Japanese food. Better than most in St..."

John Marasigan

Heartwood Tearooms

Gluten Free Lemon Cake

"Just been for a wonderful brunch, food amazing, service spot on and loved it. So glad they have opened again and will be..."

Catherine Crompton

"Fantastic to have this little gem open again. Had the best bubble and squeak (thanks Tara) Can’t wait to experience all the lovely food on..."

Cheryl Clark

"This was my second visit to the tea room and it's a very special little place. On the Sandridge village high street, and very convenient to ambling..."

Yvonne Jacobs

"Really great lunchtime experience on a cold day. Table in front of a lovely wood burner (dogs welcome in the front room), very attentive service,..."

Adam Twidell

"First class afternoon tea - the freshly made scones are highly recommended. 5 stars if it weren't for the tepid welcome on..."

Max

"Love the cakes and the teas here #glutenfree options always available too!..."

Claire Boyles

"What a lovely tearoom! Great choice of food. Cooked breakfast was out of this world! Great atmosphere and attentive staff 😀 Loads of attention to..."

Adrian Wilson

"Stopped in to try Jane's Bake cakes (not me) as had been highly recommended. Had a lovely hot chocolate and a slice of delicious cake! Delightful..."

Snowy owl

"Went to the tea room a couple of weeks ago with a few friends for morning coffee. All drinks and cakes were delicious and the staff couldn't have..."

Sarah Murphy-McGuinness

"Great cakes and a wonderful selection of teas, in a cosy atmosphere. It does get very busy in a relatively small space, but that adds to the winter..."

Bridgett Pymm

Wagamama St Albans

89/100 (4314 ratings)

Bang Bang Cauliflower

Tantanmen Beef Brisket

Mini Yasai Katsu Curry with Amai Sauce

Udon & Soba (Wheat & Buckwheat Noodle)

Udon & Soba (Wheat & Buckwheat Noodle)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Tasty Asian cuisine, excellent juices, fast and friendly service. Moderate prices, good location. In short, a good place for a getaway with family..."

Dariusz Wachowiak

"I've been to Wagamama in 2019 on a previous trip. Having it again was a very similar experience but I feel like the portions were more fair this..."

Terry Jordan

"Wagamama is a nice place to dine with friends and family The ambience is extraordinary The service was truly good, right from the welcome to the..."

aryan pise

"The place was really busy but the service was great! I loved the prawn firecracker and the No-jito. Highly..."

Anisa A

"2021: Ok. The food was not great this time. But they still get 4 stars as they DO listen to you when you're unhappy and look to sort it for you. A..."

Dee Y

"A nice place to go for dinner. Pros: -kind and helpful staff -I like the table set up - it’s like a cafeteria with long tables. -fair price and..."

Makenna Flynn

"Great Wagamama with brilliant service. They were really efficient and helped out children with their choices. I would highly recommend..."

Dave

"There was a long queue on entry and the place needs a better waiting area as people were blocking the door entrance. We were however, seated very..."

Chris A

"What can I say I had Georgie serve me and right from the start she was so helpful and had a smile that made my family feel right at home and helped..."

andy carter

"Liked it. Good service . Nice staff. Clean place. Quick service. Food was really good, I didn’t expect..."

Marianna Zavedeeva

"What wonderful staff, really looked after my mother and the meals are always interesting and..."

Steve Moore

Courtyard Cafe

89/100 (1018 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Best quality food of any cafe in St Albans. Owner goes out of her way to source locally and high quality ingredients and cooks most of the food and..."

James Masters

"Fantastic food here. Loved vegan and vegetarian breakfast..."

Vinay Krishna CA

"Haven't been back to St.Albams in a while so I was pleased to find this place still going and the food still excellent. This is one of St.Alban's..."

Michaela Woods

"Lovely hidden gem Lovely sun trap. Superb homemade cakes and lots of choice. Lunch options look great..."

cath whittaker

"Absolutely loved this cafe.. the food is stunning service second to non, definitely going to be a regular stop for us...."

The Northern Mother

"Really quiet little spot with great food, vegan options and lovely..."

Luke Warwick

"Delicious freshly-made open sandwiches on gluten-free..."

Mark Thompson

"A great place to go for a quiet coffee or a bite to eat. Friendly staff and a good selection of food. Quality food means the prices are a little..."

Charlie Hill

"Really nice local place, with a lovely and varied range of brunch and cakes. Ideal for quiet catch-up with friends, or with young..."

AJ C

"What an absolute gem. Such delicious food in a perfect setting. The staff were very friendly and the brownies amazing. Would highly..."

Wendy

Fade To Black

89/100 (1397 ratings)

Free off-street parking

Non-smoking restaurants

"What a lovely spot. Refreshingly simple and fun. Like that the bar area isn't too high! Only food was sharing platters of meats n cheese / cheese or..."

Dee Y

"Super gorgeous and loved the choices available. I chose carrot juice but they didn’t have enough which was kinda sad (had carrot juice often as a..."

Kayla-Sharn Foskett

"I enjoyed my visit today. Very helpful and friendly service. I didn't rate the food as I only had coffee and was delicious. Will visit again. Gem of..."

Ken Kim

"Love coming here, really good coffee. A few more freshly baked buns/cakes wouldn’t go a miss..."

Mark

"Came last week for a latte late morning and this week for a few pints in the evening. Didn't try any savoury foods but the cakes were yummy. The..."

Catherine Canevet

"Lovely cafe with healthy and tasty options. Service is very friendly and the place is very..."

Nektaria Antoni

"So great to have a funky cafe in walking distance. Does what it says on the tin. The only disappointment is other Google reviews showing delicious..."

AT Bushell

"Such a lovely little place! Warm welcome, lovely toasties and a licence too so a little tipple if you fancy. Had a little Birthday lunch today for 4..."

SNK

"A gem. Lovely staff . 5 stars. Superb coffee. Proper teas and selections. A great hub for meetings and catching up. Very decent wine and drinks menu..."

ian peel

"Popped in to try the coffee and it tasted great, friendly staff and the sweet food in the counter looked great too but didn't buy any. Really nice..."

Bailey

Cinnamon Lounge

89/100 (2574 ratings)

Great Selection of Beer and the Food Is Fantastic

Free off-street parking

"Food arrived quickly and tasted amazing. Have been coming regularly for years and never failed to disappoint. Plus, dessert was..."

Ansar

"Fantastic food, great value and impressively warm welcome and..."

Brian Martin

"Just perfect. The best Indian restaurant for miles. Delicious food and really friendly staff. Have been eating at this restaurant for years. We..."

Karen Martin

"This is by far the best Indian we’ve ever had. Every dish was perfect, the service was great, just cannot fault the place in any way. Really made..."

C M

"Really nice menu. Great food. Good range of dishes too. Defo be..."

steve wilxy74@yahoo.com

"Nice atmosphere, good service and..."

Wayne Ansell

"Great food and great service. Very difficult to give somewhere a 5 star rating, but Cinnamon Lounge definitely deserves a 4..."

Andy Jenkins

"We sat in tonight, usually get a take away. The food was delicious and the service was brilliant, so friendly. Would really..."

Clare Rose

"Amazing food either delivery or eat in 👍🏻 The staff are quality, funny and can't do enough for you 👍🏻 And they don't promote the meal..."

Duncan Rea

"This place does some nice Indian food, both eat in and take out. Nice staff and a good chef hasn't disappointed me, especially as I love curry. Had a..."

Koops Cooper

"Although we were the only people in there, there was a continual troupe of takeaway collectors. The menu has all the standards but some interesting..."

Antony Pace

"Genuinely good food though sometimes the curry is a bit watery and the tika can be a bit chewy. Suspect two chefs. Well priced for..."

Richard Ramirez

"Lovely food and great staff couldn’t do enough for or large group. Would highly..."

Jane Griffin

"Regular weekly takeaway visit keeps the whole family happy. If you collect it will be with you in 25mins. Everyone always enjoys their food and the..."

Peter Wilson

Chez Mumtaj

89/100 (10522 ratings)

"Our go-to restaurant back home in the Shire. Incredible service, lovely atmosphere and the French-Asian food is never anything less than stunning...."

Katie Brennan

"Wonderful place to experience Indian food in st Alban's. We found this gem of a place through its high ratings and many awards. The staff are really..."

okenemem

"We were at my husband master's award ceremony at the Abbey. We went out for a celebratory meal, so we popped into Chez and the amboise was amazing...."

Carmen Carrol

"High-end Indian restaurant situated on London Road close to town in St Albans. Lovely interior with crisp white table cloths, luxurious ambience..."

Maharukh Daruwalla

"Excellent Indian restaurant. I've been a few times and the food has always been delicious. A lot of innovative dishes which you don't typically see...."

Duncan Grant

"I went there for my first time and I noticed the place was totally empty, it took a while to understand if they had a table for two and eventually..."

Christian Bianchini

"Beautifully presented delicious food especially the chez mumtaj dessert platter. Loved the experience thoroughly although felt the chicken main dish..."

Rajarshi Bhadra

"Really nice restaurant, staff are welcoming and the dishes are really tasty. I had the soft shell crab for starters and that was full of flavour and..."

Jared Tovee

"Really tasty food, good atmosphere, amazing service. Definitely up market Indian Restaurant and prices are not very high..."

SuperWhitelizard

"Nice mid week..."

Alastair Duncan

"Modern gourmet twist to Indian cuisine, great chef's willing to make dishes not on menus...."

Tony Woodward

"The best Indian restaurant i have been to so i don't mind the long drive to get there. Comfortable clean dining room, friendly and helpful staff and..."

Mario Nicolaou

"The staff always make you feel very welcome, the place itself is stylish, always spotless and there is plenty of room between tables. The food has..."

Geraint Whitley

"We have always enjoyed dining here with my family. The food is always..."

Jean Taylor

"Tried this place for the first time and was pleasantly surprised. My lamb was so tender and the spice level was perfect. Naan bread was amazing too..."

John Ly

"Excellent food, great environment, attentive and friendly service. Great all round restaurant and one of the best Indian restaurants I’ve been to..."

Paul Batchelor

"2nd time here. Lamb kebab starter was very tasty and the mains, South Indian chicken curry was also good. Service was much quicker than previous..."

Robin Xavier

"Excellent gastronomic indian food. Very nice presentation. Excellent service. Our group of 10 all enjoyed this evening meal. We want to specially..."

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Farmhouse Pizza

88/100 (2425 ratings)

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Loft Stalbans

88/100 (1664 ratings)

Pan Roasted Duck Breat with Blood Orange Glaze

Sticky Toffee Pudding

"We went for lunch and had some excellent food in a cosy atmosphere. Everything we ordered was prepared well. The staff were lovely, but unfortunately..."

Ian Yates

"Lovely food, would highly recommend and will visit again. However, to make this place more inviting, I would recommend the restaurant cleaning up the..."

Chloe Heathfield

"First time going to the loft and what a little gem off a place it was! The service was friendly, the food was amazing and the atmosphere was..."

Victoria Jones

"Beautiful oak-beamed, single room loft space at the back of a short alley off George Street, so a little tucked away. Went for Sunday lunch on the..."

David Simkins

"We booked The Loft for a big family lunch to welcome our new baby boy to the extended family. The team were very supportive and flexible in helping..."

Molly Price

"Loved the ambience and the waiter will pair your wine to food if you ask them. Tasty fresh food and excellent presentation and staff happily gave..."

Dee Y

"The food served at this restaurant is absolutely fantastic and we highly recommend it!! Excited by the owners plans for this place and will certainly..."

Zoe Taxman

"Beautiful food in a lovely setting with friendly, attentive staff. Absolutely..."

Wendy Nagel

"Lovely meal up at Loft tonight, beautiful food, six of us and everyone thoroughly enjoyed their meal. Good service and excellent..."

Joanna Hine

"We held our wedding reception get together and dinner at the Loft and it was just perfect. Claudio gave us the freedom to plan the day how we wanted..."

Naomi Rabidas

"We had our wedding reception at the Loft and had a wonderful time. The food and service were great and Claudio and his team were very accommodating...."

Alison Samedi

"A family Sunday lunch and the food and service were amazing. The choices catered for all. The meat was succulent and plentiful. Great choice of fresh..."

Nick Clarke

"Visited Loft with my wife yesterday evening and will definitely return. The food was excellent and the staff were very courteous and attentive. We..."

Gary Hodge

"Went christmas Eve. Food was amazing, and so was the service, but then we were the only ones in the restaurant. The atmosphere suffered as it was..."

Holly Lawrence

George Street Canteen

88/100 (2982 ratings)

Poached Eggs Avocado and Halloumi on Sourdough Toast

Avocado on Sourdough Toast

Breakfast Sandwich

Full English Breakfast with Hash Brown Side

Juice & Smoothies

Halloumi Avocado and Tomato in Brioche BAP

Club Sandwich

Avocado and Poached Eggs on Rosemary Bread with Halloumi Cheese

Halloumi

Scrambled Eggs Avocado and Chorizo with Toast

croissant

Kids Sausage Sandwich

Cappuccino

Bacon BAP and Hash Browns

Wheelchair Accessible

"The mediterranean breakfast is lovely to look at and to eat. A perfect start to any weekend or post hangover. The staff are well trained and Kevin..."

Simon Fellows

"Great find, lovely breakfast, friendly staff. Dog friendly, our dog loved his homemade dog biscuit! Would highly recommend and can't wait to return..."

Tracy Humphrey

"I come with my nanny charge on Fridays after our morning class for lunch, and I'm never disappointed! The food is excellent, the service is..."

Darren Llyr Pegg

"For brunch, lunch or just a catch up coffee - this is the perfect spot with delicious food and the most friendly staff. Any chance and I stop..."

Amy Warren

"The George street canteen is lovely and hidden from the main streets and has lovely friendly staff! I had a full English breakfast and tea! All..."

Hannah Pow

"Great secret place, sadly, word of mouth is spreading the knowledge. I return because its consistent. My dog (archie) returns because he loves the..."

Bob Fellows

"It was a great experience. Nice food, nice service, nice location, nice attitude. Best of all, the food was tasty, which is what you want at the..."

Mick O'Shea

"Beautiful coffee and a great menu. Specials always change and everything is made in house. A great independent and just what St. Albans..."

Guy Sutherland

"We had a lovely coffee and toast stop off here with my Breeze bike ride, staff were so friendly and offered to make space for our bikes and keep an..."

Cara Leung

"The nicest people and the best food in town. Can't beat it! Flat white and Avocado chorizo and eggs on..."

Kerry Tanner

"The best version of an English Breakfast I had on this London trip. The hash browns are a must to add. Atmosphere is very nice with plenty of outdoor..."

Gabe

"A delightful little cafe near the center of town. The service was really friendly and the hash browns were excellent. Unusual in that they were..."

Simónir Bernharðsson

"Lovely breakfast here and we devoured the home made hash browns! Very friendly greetings and lovely to hear locals popping in and out saying hello..."

Dan O

"Great breakfast or brunch place. It's quite big with lots of tables outside and some inside. First class coffee. Nice vibe - including a delightful..."

David Brown

"Had left my phone outside on table. It was packed, jazz night street party. Went back could not find phone, but the owner came outside with me and..."

William Parkinson

"Lovely location and very good breakfast! It was fresh and tasty. Service was 10/10 Highly recommend coming here. I would love to visit again in..."

Dhanush Sirohi

"Lovely coffee stop tucked away on George Street, very friendly attentive staff. Coffee was great and dog loved..."

Lucy Moss

"Lovely little cafe with indoor and outdoor seating next to St Albans cathedral. Friendly staff. Great choice of all day breakfast, lunch, hot drinks,..."

Maharukh Daruwalla

"I love this place. Nice relaxed atmosphere. Can get busy and hard to get a table if you haven't booked. I recommend their sausage..."

Kay Lockstone

""Hidden gem" though easy to find on the left down George Street. Varied menu. Well presented food. Seats inside and ample room outside, partly..."

David Bushnell

Bar Meze

88/100 (6870 ratings)

Spinach and Feta Parcel

Halloumi Pastourma & Greek Salad

Wheelchair Accessible

"Thanks to all the lovely staff - I’m vegan and nothing was too much trouble, wasn’t made to feel like the odd one out!! Chef made me a special..."

Karen Page

"We went for Mother’s Day, the food was delicious, fresh and tasty. The waiters and waitresses were attentive. Had a fabulous dinner would..."

Maria Nicolas O'Sullivan

"Enjoyed my birthday dinner so much. At the end of the night, the dance floor was opened. Great songs & it was so much fun. Thanks the staff for the..."

Sandy Gravestock

"Great place food fantastic even when the place was packed to the rafters the food was..."

Christian Blakeley

"Great service from the time we arrived - very friendly without being OTT. Food was delicious; almost ate too much starter as I was pretty full by..."

Sarah Kolmer

"Loved the service and food in this restaurant. We were staying close by and after a long day of sight seeing and a trip to Wimbledon, had a wonderful..."

Celia Calder

"I wasn't looking forward to this meal as I previously never liked Greek food. Well I must say I take it all back ! The food was out of this world,..."

Dot Dot

"This restaurant is amazing. Faoud, the proprietor makes the experience beyond the 5 stars... the variety and flavors of the Mediterranean style..."

Jack Vonich

"Great food great staff my wife loves this..."

Gino Marotta

"First visit to this restaurant whilst visiting my daughter at uni. Food was fantastic, great environment, would highly..."

Tracy Slayman

"We held a 40th birthday here yesterday and the atmosphere, service and food was outstanding. Totally recommend Bar Meze - fantastic time, thank..."

Zoe O'Neill

"It's been too long but the place hasn't changed. Amazing food. Brilliant..."

Tom Guy

"Great food, great service. Best Greek food i've had in the..."

Luke Woods

"Great food, all fresh. The staff friendly and attentive. A great place if you're staying very close..."

Edd Farmer

"Fantastic atmosphere and amazing food. Staff go out of their way to make your dining experience special. Highly..."

Christina Rushbrooke

"Amazing food, great atmosphere and the staff were brilliant would highly recommend..."

Louise Swift

"Had a fantastic meal here. The staff were welcoming, made excellent recommendations from the menu, and accommodated one of our guests with vision and..."

Tom Whitford

"Great restaurant lovely genuinely warm welcome from the owner. Quality ingredients clearly cooked with love and pride. I think this will definitely..."

Claire Boyles

"We chose Bar Meze for lunch when we visited St Albans for old times' sake. Great food, friendly and welcoming service, and could only have been..."

Tony Price

"Friendly Cypriot restaurant on Adelaide Street in St Albans. We ordered multiple meze dishes like falafel, pitta, baba ganoush, grilled mushrooms,..."

Maharukh Daruwalla

"Visited here 2 nights ago and the food and service was amazing. We had the swordfish & chicken with rice and chips and everything was so pleasant...."

amy harrison

"Spectacular place to eat.. food is incredible for the low prices … great service great team… 5* definitely be my regular from now on … very..."

Atika Benaissa

"Had dinner here last night. Definitely a place to return too! Food was great, had amazing flavours, and when I asked for something chilli, they came..."

Pritesh Patel

"My family and I had a lovely mezze. It was so tasty and definitely worth the money. The staff were friendly and attentive and helpful. I would..."

Tracey

"This is a great restaurant. The staff were super friendly (The chef even came over and spoke to us) and the price was reasonable. The swordfish steak..."

Raiyan Choudhury

"We attended a wedding ceremony and the bride and groom picked Bar Meze as the revenue. It was - fantastic. The food, the staff and the service were..."

Carmen Adam

"Really loved! Everything was delicious. Very good attendance and the ‘’combo’’ was huge, serves very very well! Really recommend it!..."

Beatriz Amaral

"Absolutely amazing experience! Ordered the special meze for 3 people and loved it. Staff were fantastic and food service was very quick Would..."

George Hammond

"First visit here last Friday, we had a set menu. The dips at the start were incredible. Generous portions, lovely fun atmosphere. Felt like being on..."

Sabrina Carroll

"Party of 7 of us received a great service, food was gorgeous and reasonably priced. Will definitely eat there..."

claudette sommers

"Best place in St Albans for Calamari and Taramasalata! Their Baklava is amazing..."

Helen Wills

The Lower Red Lion

88/100 (2028 ratings)

"Really wonderful pub, one of the best historic establishments that makes St Albans the pub capital of the UK. Re: the hog roast thing - I'm vegan,..."

Adam Protz

"I've stayed twice at the Lower Red Lion. And both stays were so relaxing, a superb breakfast too with tasty sausages and bacon. I'd definitely..."

Fiona Lewis

"Awesome pub, dog friendly great food, amazing staff and best pub quiz in..."

Anna Buckingham

"Cosy pub with the best chips and sticky toffee pudding in St Albans. Perfect inside with two fireplaces roaring on a cold day and a new beer garden..."

Julie Münzinger

"This is an amazing pub! The ale is always great and the service of a very high standard! Highly recommend the food! Dave is a..."

Trevor Watt

"Brilliant traditional pub. Great selection of beers and proper food. Situated on one of the loveliest streets on St Albans with delightful beer..."

Becky Railston

"Had the pleasure of staying here ( yes I have actually visited ) to attend a friends party .lovely place and well recommended.It's a shame keyboard..."

Amanda Evans

"Never had a bad meal at the Lower Red and the beer selection always has something I've never tried before. Always a warm..."

Keith McBride

"Lovely, traditional pub in an amazing location - well worth a visit when in St Albans. One of my favourite..."

Andrew Bullock

"A fantastic traditional pub with a great selection of real ales, lovely welcoming staff, delicious food, an open log fire in winter and a big beer..."

Jackie Bailey

"Lovely pub, lovely manager - highly recommend after a lovely walk around the..."

Catherine Firmin

"Fantastic pub. Wonderful staff, excellent food, great range of drinks and dog..."

Julie Vance Adamson

"Superb pub with great beers, food and a top..."

Iain Hornal

"I've stayed at the Lower Red Lion on two separate occasions and each time it has been brilliant - lovely bedrooms , very clean, great breakfasts and..."

Jeanette Richardson

"Excellent service and helpful staff combined with a great atmosphere and charming rooms made the stay a great..."

David Stanley

"Great traditional pub. Always a good selection of beers, delicious food and a cracking pub..."

Jamie Dimock

"Love this pub! Everything about it from its location in the quaintest street in St Albans, to the fantastic welcome Dave and his team always give,..."

Helen Carruthers

"The best pub in the country that's opposite a house called the "crow" that I know..."

Philip Mooney

"Excellent beer garden, friendly and helpful staff. Truly..."

Mick Stout

"Definitely one of the best pubs in Snorbens! Good food and friendly..."

Elaine AJ Hartless

"The Lower Red is a family tradition for us, a lovely local pub, my dad has been a regular for over 30 years and now I'm continuing this. The setting,..."

Joanna Bryant

"My son took me to The Lower Red Lion for Sunday Roast. Being a nice traditional english pub, with excellent beers, it is the only one in St Albans..."

Félix Aparici Martín

"Marvelous place. Spotting it in episodes of Foyle's War is a bit of a laugh..."

James Gurney

"Fantastic pub! Friendly landlord and staff, great selection of beers..."

Rob Vernon

"Great pub with excellent food and always a good choice of local..."

Rudi Keyser

"Great pub. The only place in St Alban's that does gluten free fish and chips as standard. Plus they have a no kids policy and are dog friendly so..."

Katy Moffat

"Great beer garden, lovely old pub with tasty..."

Craig

"Came here December 2021 when the clowns were humming and !@! about another Christmas Lockdown. Madge is on her first visit. Excellent real ale pub,..."

MADDOGLEP

"I've been there at the Jubilee Weekend. I was very surprised by the beer festival in the garden and had the chance to taste a few very nice ales and..."

Silvio Stritt

"Most. Delicious. Sunday roast. Ever We love a day out in St Albans (we live in North West London and its only a short drive) and really fancied a..."

Mister Dan

"A former 17th century coaching inn and now a pub/B&B - so maybe a 21st century coaching inn! Having two bars, an open fire, real ales and..."

David Simkins

"What a cool little pub! Felt nice and Christmassy in..."

Darrel Hofland

"Still a pub as I remembered many years ago Enjoyable Sunday lunch with good friend’s Really nice staff Food was excellent and served as it should..."

Stephen Kendall

"This is a very nice pub with two drinking and dining areas split and served by one bar. There are a really good choice of Ales and Beer, I went for..."

Justin Langdon

"Nice location in the city. Good prices, friendly staff, clean rooms and lovely breakfast. Thoroughly recommend this pub if visiting for the day or..."

Toby Field

City Spice

88/100 (1365 ratings)

"Highly recommend I love this place for the..."

Faisal Ahmad

"I have eaten all round St. Albans, every curry house and takeaway since the 1970s from the days of the Koh-I-Noor and onward, and all I can say is,..."

Raymond Woodruff

"Really nice food, best Indian takeaway we've had in ages. We didn't have to wait to long for delivery either. Excellent all round...."

Linda Wilson

"My usual and regular takeaway order . Chicken tikka biryani’s, chicken tikka saag , takka dall , chips and Garlic nan . Very tasteful . Thank you..."

Tahmid Amin

"I was encouraged by the staff to join them for Ramadan during their time to break fast, where they had prepared comforting meals and gave me food to..."

রায়হান

"Delicious dishes, beautiful presentation, wide food list and wonderful friendly service. I recommend to everyone! I would like to come back here..."

Biz Midlands

"The food was amazing.... Perfect blend of spices and flavour... Great atmosphere abd lovely freindly staff....would highly reckmend this restaurant..."

Jenny Green

"As a regular customer this take away never disappoint. The food is delicious and a varied menu. Great quality and value - chicken shaslik and the..."

Danica Hermo

"Absolutely hands down the best curry in St Albans! The most authentic dishes in..."

Don Juantalimasive

"Really good food & reasonably priced. We ordered from here for the first time today and we very impressed. The food was pipping hot and delicious..."

Nadya Giffen

"This is definitely the best curry I've ever had. Tried a few other places since moving here and this is still the go-to. A good level of spice and..."

Alex Keane

"Ordered tonight for the first time, food was very delicious and delivered time. The driver was very good as well. I have found my regular local..."

AC Romeo #BGF1#

"My favourite takeaway in St Albans! Get the same thing every time but that’s because it’s just so delicious! I’d recommend City Spice to..."

Dora M

"We have tried almost all Indian restaurants and take always over the year in St A but city spice is the best we've ever had, we have been using them..."

Jane Wood

"The best Indian take away in St Albans with friendly staff and great service. The food standard is consistent with a promise of authentic..."

H.M. Chan

"Enjoyed a massive feast of Indian favourites! Lovely customer service and lots of freebies. Highly recommend..."

Daniel Tissot

"Amazing food, so tasty! Excellent service. Just..."

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