The best restaurants in St Albans East of England

I’ve eaten in many Indian restaurants around the country and this is one of the best. Excellent flavours and beautifully prepared. It seems to be consistently good. Highly recommend.

In my opinion, the best pub in St Albans. Friendliest staff by far.

We had high hopes for this tucked away village pub but none of us could really garner enthusiasm during the course of our meal. I am sure this little pub has great potential, however. It was not busy at all...1/4 full but the food service was slow. We got the impression that meals were being cooked per one person per one table at a time, and below the standard we would expect for a simple pub meal. Salt snd pepper squid was over cooked intead of being lightly golden. Fish pie was dry and the leafy greens served were not cooked and inedible. Atmosphere lacking any warmth. We also agree from previous comments, that this pub is overpriced. Overall disappointed and we won't return.

I booked an igloo for a surprise bday about 6 weeks ago… only to be cancelled by voicemail at 1.56pm on the day… 5.5 hours before the booking! To say we were fuming is an understatement.

The new chef, Mr Nitin, has raised the cuisine in the restaurant of St Michael’s Manor to a new level. We had a meal that was memorable, and far superior to a lunch taken there with friends in July 2023. I’ll be back. VIP treatment for vegetarians too.

Lovely warm atmosphere. Food average/ mediocre. Service absolutely! Appalling. Paid the bill with cash and left the premises only to be called out across the car park that we had shorted changed them by waving notes around. A very short apology followed when it became clear that it was their error/oversight. Really how embarrassing to be accused of not paying the bill in the carpark. Not good enough.

Had a lovely latte in the snug overlooking the park. Comfortable chair. The staff were genial and helpful. Toilets were clean. Found the time in the restaurant relaxing.

Lovely bright clean airy store all the staff was very attentive and friendly we requested music to b turned down or off as was carrying out a conference call the manager did so and asked to inform once meeting finished to turn back on lovely flat white

We booked our wedding 4 months ago at the loft. We were supposed to do a tasting and suggested a date. We called, emailed and even contacted them on social media for 5 weeks and no one got back to us. In the end we had to find another venue for 40 people and 7 weeks to go. We have asked for our deposit back and they are avoiding all communication. Be VERY careful before booking at this venue

Girls who walk lunch gathering - Tudors restaurant was recommended and booked on as a Groupon Steak and Prosecco deal. Not being a steak eater, this was swapped out for Fish and chips and was no problem for our accommodating waiting staff. Starter (Not part of the deal) was Shrimps with garlic butter and bread. Whilst this was quite enjoyable - the Grease from the garlic butter was excessive and not conducive for a pre-diabetic diet. The mains - Fish and chips with mushy peas and tartare sauce. Was plentiful and chips nice and fluffy. The fish was not In my opinion fresh and the batter was over done. The mushy peas was dry and bland and I did not eat it or the Tartare sauce. Dessert (Not part of the deal) was Vanilla Ice cream and a welcomed treat on such a hot day/weather. All in all I was disappointed with the food and felt it was "Just okay". Will I visit again? The jury is out. Thanks for the friendly service though.

OMG!amazing don’t sum up this restaurant! The food is amazing and fresh. Value for money too. We don’t eat a lot of food in one go so took home the rest. It tasted fab later too! Mahmut thank you for your high level of service and attention to detail. We were looked after extremely well.

Friendly staff, and possibly the best Guinness in town. Good quality live music on Saturday. Challenge the Landlord to solve some physics-inspired puzzles

Have driven past lots of times but never had time to stop until today. Thought I would just pop in and have a look around. Was very impressed, they had a huge variety of good quality local produce on sale. Staff were very welcoming and friendly. Stopped for a quick coffee and cake which was scrummy. Will definitely be visiting again soon.

Ales are kept well, the upkeep is great, and the pizza was genuinely top notch