The best restaurants in St Albans East of England

I visited Bean Central on a lovely sunny morning, so was able to take advantage of the south facing area outside the shop to sit and enjoy my coffee. The coffee was very good. There was a small selection of snacks and cookies available (for those, like me, who cannot resist a cake or cookie with a decent cup of tea or coffee). Bean Central is a tiny coffee bar in what used to part of Arif Gardner’s photographic studios (which still occupies most of the building). It was Arif who told me to give this coffee shop a try, but it took we a while to do so as Bean Central is only open on weekday mornings (and has even shorter opening hours during school holidays). Well recommend it you are passing (PS Arif is also a great photographer if you are ever in need of a professional photographer).

Fantastic breakfast can’t believe we had never been in here before COVID regulations in place feeling very safe. Staff very nice and patient nothing to much trouble cafe is extremely clean and hygiene regulations followed to a T,kitchen is very clean and you can clearly see the chef how clean he works and perfectly cooks everything to the correct temperature totally recommended this cafe can’t wait to go back.Looking forward to trying other dishes

A beautiful setting by the water on a sunny evening, 1st was the house red wine which was delicious followed by an amazing 3 courses, The organic beef short rib which was a delightful & one of the best starters I have ever tasted ( please make this a main course) I then went for the rump of lamb which was cooked to perfection & then finished with a knickerbocker glory! What a treat!!! Our waiter Daniel was excellent & very attentive & knowledgeable about the dishes he also kept our wine topped up, we will certainly return so we can sample more of this superb menu, thanks for making our Saturday evening a memorable one.

Cannot remember a better pizza - ever! Dough base perfect - just the right thickness, soft & yummy. All toppings tasty and fresh. We had Adam & his van at our office today - absolutely brilliant. Needs a restaurant - for sure. 10/10 and food gold star . Bravo and thank you so much

Really good food. PLACE NOW DOESN'T EXIST.

Lovely food, huge portion and super tasty. We went on a Thursday that currently has BYOB which we thought was great! Staff super helpful and attentive. Would highly recommend this hidden gem in St Albans!

World class I’ve eaten some fairly serious pizza, the usual heavy hitters from NYC and Naples, this is definitely up there or better in some respects. The pizza base, 0 flop and crispy but tastes magic. Tomato sauce, don’t start… depth of flavour is absolutely unreal and it just doesn’t get boring. Chilli sauce is somewhat unique in texture but it’s the best I’ve had so a must try. Defiantly worth the 2 hour drive 10/10 would smash again

Get coffee here 3-5 times a week. Superb product and great service. A wonderful local business.

Lovely service and nice selection of products, busy at lunchtime.

Lovely cafe, excellent food and brilliant staff. Very cosy!

Proper farm café and good to back farmers in any way possible. Lovely atmosphere and staff, especially good coffee on a rainy day

had my first coffee from here this morning!!! absoloutely amazing coffee and served by the loveliest lady! made my day!!!!!

The experience was great the service was quick abd the athmosphere was greay staff were really friendly so 👌

Top Indian restaurant with award winning chef food is authentic home cooked service and the waiter very polite Highly recommended restaurant was very Busy advice to book your table was given free drink on the house they do banquet night Monday Tuesday Wednesday £19.95 Five course meal Free parking outside the restaurant

Our party of nine walkers enjoyed a great lunch,Sandwiches came with a lovely salad.The staff were vey welcoming with great service, We can see why this pub is rated number one.