The best restaurants in St Albans East of England

We are regulars to Sushimania but this was the worst dining experience ever. The food took ages to come out and lots of things we ordered didn’t turn up at all. The food was literally thrown at us when it was served. There was a hair in the salad which we told the waitress about. Finally when we had paid the bill and were about to leave, the waitress turned up with one of the dishes we had ordered!! The usual manager was off today. Nightmare experience!

Absolutely disgusting! Un -edible. A replacement was sent for the chicken balls But no better! Greasy,over cooked. So disappointed!

This place is ideal if you just love salads. There are huge portions and a large variety of delicious dishes to choose. It's fun to make your selection. I would, however, prefer to have a slightly smaller plateful for a little less money. Otherwise, it's a really healthy lunch.

The cafe in the old courthouse used to be fantastic. It’s not as good since they changed the hours and introduced a ridiculous rule. They close at 4 but from 3 you can only get take away drinks. They do a great pot of tea but you can’t have that after 3pm. Used to be regulars here for tea and a scone. Now we have to go elsewhere because they want to do all the clearing up before they close. Ridiculous. If you do want to do that then open later in the morning and close later in the afternoon. Very disappointing. Also please change the soup. It’s watery and sour. And get on top of your ordering. Arrived today before 2 for soup and a cheese scone and plenty of soup but only one cheese scone. And a smile from the staff would be welcome. The gentleman behind the counter can’t be more helpful but the other staff almost treat you as if it’s an imposition to want to order anything. Used to give this 5 stars. Now only 2.

Needs a visit from food standard agency. This place is unhygienic and dirty. The staff will not clean the tables people have to do it themselves which isn’t ideal because the tables will need to be wiped clean and disinfected before anybody sits down to eat, the cutlery is always dirty with food particles, the staff hygiene is the worse, people making drinks will be drinking their own drinks and wiping their mouth while making drinks for customers, the other one was making bread and butter and she dropped the knife, picked it up and carried on, one of them were all over the pastries while playing with their trousers for whatever reason. The chef stuck his head in the gap between front and back kitchen and put a plate of hot food that looked like breakfast itched his head and fixed the eggs it’s horrible I wouldn’t want to be the person eating that. One had a runny nose and although used a tissue he didn’t wash his hands in between making drinks. Sadly I saw all of this after I ordered my food/drink so I left as when I tried to cancel my order it was a problem, rude staff the list goes on…avoid.

Portions are good and staff very friendly

Good prices and friendly shopkeepers

Awful staff - muggings regularly happen outside this establishment and CCTV camera apparently never works. Unsafe place to visit after dark. Avoid!

Great service... Annu very polite and professional.... Pizza Exceptional!! Always parking outside... for free!!!!

First time coming here . Had chicken sandwich which was I would say 7/10 bun seemed sickly and the chicken was small, Doner kebab ? 2/10 Due to not cut up enough , So long and very widely cut ? Shown in pictures ? Chips 2/10 seemed cold and dried up left from night before . Also salad is not too good either hardly nothing at all ?

I visited Crussh café at Westminster Lodge Leisure Center when the center was only partially open due to covid restrictions. Inside the café was clean with plenty of sofas and coffee tables, as well as normal tables and chairs; outside there is an extensive veranda with views over the park. As the leisure center was only partially open the café was not busy; my cappuccino was expertly made (nice consistently and correct temperature). As Crussh aims to serve healthy food and drink, my favorite snacks were not available (kit-kat or blue ribbon biscuit) and a lot of snacks available were high protein, but there were bags of popcorn!

Cute little cafe with delicious food options. Close to the centre of town and a nice quite spot to grab a coffee and have a chat.

The greasiest bacon sandwich I’ve ever had. Didn’t finish it, it was swimming is so much oil the bread was dripping. The coffee wasn’t great either but drinkable. Kids food was fine and good value.

Unfortunately the taste of the meal was not very good, the chicken that had sauce on look ok but when I tasted it, it was dry and very hard to eat and did not taste nice and the rice looked ok but the same thing the taste was so bad and very stodgy. Very disappointing as I have had better from this restaurant in the past.

Overpriced for what you get - not different to a chain! Go to costa! It’s also incredibly dark with varying seating arrangements. While some may enjoy not being able to see a wet patch on the floor, I do not enjoy sliding on the floor I can’t see!