This place came at the recommendation of a colleague who lives in St. Albans. Having been raised in…read morethe Itlaian neighborhoods of the NY suburbs, I have relatively high standards for an Italian deli. And this is a great little deli. The locals seem to flock to this place pretty frequently. The owners new customers by name (always a great sign), and there was a line when we got there (which moved quickly). Plenty of pastas, paninis, antipastas, and more. We placed a massive order for 5 people and sat outside. Everything was delivered quickly and we ate while reaching our forks over each other's plates to make sure everything was tried, and nothing was missed. I didn't spend too much time looking, but there is a little shop as well which offers different sauces, pastas, etc. for purchase. They all look delicious, and great for a gift basket.

Lovely little authentic Italian deli with seating inside and out to sip the great coffee.read more

What a great find! Carl and Fay were superb at service. The dumplings and cauliflower were…read moredelicious. Very relaxed restaurant. I recommend if in the area!

Came for a late lunch / early dinner. Just as lovely as before. Sat by the window and had a…read moregood view of all those walking by. While they were very busy and warned that food may take up to 45 minutes wait, my experience was perfect. Food arrived quickly and the chicken and fries were hot. Well done again!!!

Ate here this evening with my family and all I can say is WOW! This was the BEST Italian food…read morewe've had in a long time. We shared the seasonal specials of linguine with pesto (SO fresh!) and homemade meatballs with spaghetti (meatballs were light and delicious) and our son had the Margherita pizza - lovely cheese, nice amount of tomato sauce and the crust was to die for! Thin, crunchy and delectable! The service was friendly and the ambiance, while a bit noisy, was warm and inviting. Will definitely return the next time we are in St Albans!

You really can't beat a busy local Italian restaurant. Good, simple, affordable Italian food. Great…read moreservice. Brilliant.

Still the best steak restaurant for miles and miles, probably in Herts…read more Food is off the scale good. Service is excellent. Restaurant itself is lush. My absolute fave.

This place is great for a nice evening dinner vibe. They have a GREAT bone-in steak - no really…read more.. it may be the best steak in the UK?! They also have great cheese bread, great fries - great everything! The staff here is super friendly and helpful. Parking can be tricky in this area - but that is the only bad thing I can say about this lovely establishment! Be sure to experience this place!

Stopped in for a quick dinner. Thought I'd try their fish and chips…read more The bar looked really well stocked. Unfortunately, I wasn't in the mood for a cocktail, but I may return one evening for a smoked old fashioned. Stay tuned for a future update. The staff was very helpful. The fish and chips were good. Nice portion.

The flat iron steaks which were the best we've eaten for a long time, thanks to Chef Tom!read more

Best kept secret in St Albans!…read more The food is excellent, if you're a fish lover I recommend the seabass dish from the set menu. Sometimes I find a set menu to be restricted, but there is a wide range of dishes to choose from at Zaza's. Every Tuesday is 'Classic Italy Night' - two courses and UNLIMITED wine for £19.95... yes, unlimited wine! I thought the offer was too good to be true, but they have a table in the restaurant with open bottles of red, white and rose. You simply take your glass to the wine table and help yourself. Verdict: always had great service and good ambience.

Delicious Italian food and great service. Big group of us were accommodated here. The pasta dishes…read morewere excellent as well as the starters (goat cheese with balsamic tart is delicious)! Dessert was great as well. Worth coming back.

Wonderful restaurant in St Albans. The wine selection is surprisingly good for a smaller place. The…read moremenu has great variety as well. The Poulet Breton is perfect for a chilly day. The building itself is also amazing. It used to be a greenhouse for a PGA tour golfer. The architecture is stunning. The prices are very reasonable for the portion sizes.

I know this is a chain and you can expect the same food and drink you get from any other Cafe Rouge…read morebut this one is different. The complete glass and art deco construction of the building gives a truly cosmopolitan feel. There are several suggestions as to what the building was before it was a restaurant but it lends itself to it's new role perfectly. On a sunny day the light shines in through the glass roof and shows off the building and the ambiance to the best effect. the menu is what you'd expect from a Cafe Rouge and we have never had a bad experience with the food here. The service can be a little slow when busy but the surroundings make up for it. A lovely spot for a lunch time snack or Sunday Lunch.

The restaurant was busy but had plenty of staff so the wait time was fine! The menu is excellent!…read moreLocally sourced where possible with choices of 2 or 3 course set menus for a very reasonable price considering the quality! I had Cornish sole which was excellent! The staff were very friendly and the bill for 5 of us including cocktails to start, wine and a tip was £250 which I thought was excellent!

I went to St Albans Lussmanns last night to celebrate my daughter's 21st birthday. We were a large…read moreparty of 11. On arrival we were greeted with such enthusiasm and we felt valued from the beginning. Kelly looked after our large table and she couldn't have done more! Our glasses were always filled, the water was constantly replenished, the food was served in good time, she could not have been lovelier! As for the food....delicious! There were 3 vegetarians in our party who all had a choice of dishes which doesn't always happen! The rest of us enjoyed a varied and very fresh menu. Of particular mention was the onglet steak and the halibut. Overall an amazing night and a big thank you to Kelly for making it so very special, for all her hard work and kindness, for bringing out a birthday cake and for not minding that we stayed so late!

Fantastic! Charming interior with multiple dining areas…read more Wait staff is very helpful and attentive. We had three different severs throughout our evening. Pasta - homemade pasta and sauces are delicious! We tried a few appetizers plus the servers recommendations : Meatballs Special Appetizer Insalata Caprese Con Buttata Focaccia Al Rosemarino Fettuccine Luganica Lasagna Tiramisu Every bite was amazing!

Our journey through the Italian restaurants of St Albans continues... We started with the gamberoni…read morepiccanti. Super tasty, wish it had some more shrimp in it, but it was good. (I may have eaten the remaining tomato sauce like a soup.) We are huge fans of aglio olio e peperoncino. It's a simple dish that is hard to get right. We both had to give this a go. It definitely missed the mark- it wasn't spicy at all. We could barely taste the garlic and the peperoncino was non-existent. Whatever it was tasted pretty good, it just wasn't what we were expecting. We got a penne arrabiatta to go and it was okay. Overall, food decent, wine good, service mixed. (Maybe give it a go not on a Sunday and skip the pasta? The steak dishes looked so good, as well as the pizza.)

The food is excellent and the set menu is great value. However the real draw of this place is the…read moretraditional and not quite so traditional entertainment on a Saturday night, I will never look at Tina Turner in quite the same way and plate smashing is as fun as it looks.

The Anastasia is a Greek, family run restaurant situated in St. Peter's street opposite St. Peter's…read morechurch. There is no car park or off street parking in the area so I would suggest using the Civic Centre car park or the Multi-Storey behind Marks and Spencers. The restaurant is of traditional style, decorated like a real Greek taverna. There are 2 parts, the small intimate front part and a larger heated conservatory area at the back. The food is excellent, I would recommend Kliftico (not sure how to spell this) and the prices are very reasonable. Cypiot beer is served. Drinks cost a standard price. I would recommend this place, it has a good atmosphere and is frequented by locals and Greek nationals.