The best restaurants in Brookmans Park and Little Heath Welwyn Hatfield East of England

Tealicious made the most wonderful birthday cake, based on ladybirds, for my 5year old granddaughter for her party. She was thrilled as was her family. Tasted fabulous and looked amazing. Would highly recommend. Thank you so much and many thanks

Enjoyed my meal, service was really good, would have given it a 5 but found the Onion Bhaji a bit bland and not crunchy. But to be fair think their Nan bread was the best I have had

The best Indian restaurant I've ever been to - best naan bread I've ever had in my life. Really friendly staff

We were served by Emily who was very nice and we felt looked after.

They are very friendly and you get service with a smile the Rookery Cafe is very clean and the food it is cooked to perfection I had sausage mushrooms 🍄 and bacon 🥓 😋

I organised a corporate dinner for 40 colleagues and it was fabulous! Nico and his team we so helpful in the lead-up to the event so I was fairly confident that any last minute adjustments could be accommodated and they were! We were given an area for our exclusive use and it was decorated beautifully. The food was great and was complimented on by many of our team. I would wholeheartedly recommend Riccardo's Bloody Mary - one of the best I've had! Thank you Nico, Stella, Riccardo and team. I will certainly be recommending your restaurant to others.

Great quality food and great friendly owners. Highly recommend!

Booked a Sunday lunch here with wife, plus doggo in tow (checked ahead to ensure it’s dog-friendly). Upon entering we found the interior rather disconcerting, it’s not a cosy traditional pub dining experience, it has more of a school refectory ambience. But we were immediately greeted by the (apparently, based on reviews) new manager, Tim. Very attentive he was too, we got seated in no time even though we turned up a bit earlier than planned. Orders for drinks and food were efficient (I appreciated the time taken to run the on-tap range of ales/lagers). The mains were standard Sunday beef roasts, with a shared side of cauliflower & cheese. These were both good, the beef in particular was good quality I thought. Desserts were definitely a let-down. Sticky toffee ‘loaf’ (new term to me, usually ‘pudding’) was indeed a loaf-shape, and it was pretty bland, even with a dollop of ice cream. Once the ice cream was gone I could not finish the loaf, too dry. The apple crumble with custard. Hmm, all I could think was how Gordon Ramsay would have a hissy fit, the presentation was so poor. The sample I tasted was ok, but still. Didn’t stay for coffee, my wife drew a line at that after the dessert debacle. Totalled £55 and change, which was thought reasonable. All in all, the experience was ok. Service was efficient and staff were friendly. Work on those desserts guys!

Best chicken and lamb shish meat I've ever tasted. Exceptional quality and freshness of food. Thank you for the quick, friendly service every time. Glad I've found this restaurant !

The Mix Grill dish is delicious and delicious Kudos to the Head Chef. I can recommend it to everyone 👌 Thank you

I was quite disappointed with our experience as a group of four people with a £200 bill. When we asked for dessert, specifically fritters, the owner rudely shouted, "Next time, call to reserve fritters as you were too late." Our table was booked for 8 PM—what time should one book to have dessert? Additionally, the food was watery, consisting mostly of soggy vegetables with very little meat. I can’t help but feel that the patrons who dine here lack an understanding of authentic Chinese cuisine and haven't ventured beyond their familiar surroundings.

Our first visit to this upmarket steak chain was at the branch which is just round the corner for us in Brookmans Park, an area that is not particularly blessed with good restaurants. It's certainly convenient and easy to locate and there is plenty of parking space though the car park was pretty full indicating a busy restaurant. And that was indeed the case when we entered. There's an upstairs too and that looked very busy along with the street level. The first impressions of the restaurant itself are quite favourable with polished dark wood everywhere and a good array of wines (mostly red of course) displayed in glass cases. We were shown to our table without delay and ordered drinks including red wine, local beer and some soft drinks. Between the three of us we ordered the Butchers' Block and though it said that it was meant for two (one if really ambitious) we found that it was great for the three of us. It comprised a variety of meat with some sides though we all felt that the best cut was the ribeye, which was cooked well to the medium-rare that we requested. The onion fritter accompanying it was very tasty and far superior to onion rings and the bone marrow was juicy too. You get two sides with this platter - we found the new potatoes good and the fries were alright but of the extra sides that we ordered, the mac 'n' cheese was a little underwhelming. We had also ordered a half plate of ribs, which were also disappointing - very dry and with very little meat on the bone. Before we had our main course we were served an excellent crispy salad bowl (with a wide choice of dressings). But the main quip was that we had to wait an hour for the main course and the salad came only 10 minutes before the main. Surely the salad could have come sooner and indeed an hour for the main was really too long. The service was decent and friendly though our waitress pushed us hard to order a dessert. They don't implement a mandatory service charge, which is rare these days, so it's up to you to tip.

Just try the Darzeeling Dome! It's all you'll ever order again.

If you're in Brookmans Park and craving a delicious meal, **Charcoal Grill** is the perfect spot. The food here is consistently excellent, with juicy, flavorful kebabs and a wide range of options to satisfy any appetite. Whether it's the tender lamb or the perfectly seasoned chicken, the quality never disappoints. What really sets Charcoal Grill apart is the friendly and attentive staff. Everyone on the team goes above and beyond to ensure a great dining experience, whether you're eating in or ordering for delivery. Their dedication to customer service is truly commendable, always ensuring the food is delivered promptly and fresh. It's the perfect combination of fantastic food and warm, welcoming service. Highly recommended!