What a beautiful garden. The main course was not my favorite but the starter (gazpacho) was delicious and the desert simply amazing! Super thin slices of pineapple with almonds and liquid ginger magic. You absolutely have to try it! Congrats to the cook. :)
Visited yesterday (Sunday) for lunch. The ambience inside was vibrant, and the food was unquestionably delicious and very impressive, in particular the Caesar salad was the best I’ve had, and the pineapple carpaccio dessert was lovely.
Our server was well below par however. She was attentive enough once we had her attention, but that was difficult to gain. She was far too quick to ‘drop off’ our food and then move on to her next task, which made it difficult for us to ask for more drinks and items. Her colleague, a young gentleman server was very attentive and made good eye contact however, and helped us with our needs.
The garden terrace area would benefit from better upkeep.
Overall the food and drink were absolutely fantastic, and great value, but room for improvement regarding the experience.
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I visited Lussmann in April when they were revamping their menu and enhancing it with new flavors. Lussmanns Harpenden, located in an 18th-century former coach house with a view of Leyton Green, exudes a charming countryside atmosphere. Guests can enjoy outdoor dining in the enclosed garden and have private meals in a lovely first-floor room.
We began with Passion Fruit Martini and Chapel Down Gin. Our appetizers included Red Lentil Soup and Thyme Roasted Beetroot, which were not only beautifully presented but also wonderfully tasty. For the main course, we savored Halibut, Corsican Slow-Braised Label Anglais Free-Range Chicken, and Sirloin Steak with fries. We also ordered Seasonal Market Vegetables and fries as sides. I must say every dish was meticulously prepared, expertly combined, and served at the perfect temperature. The steak, in particular, was excellently cooked to a medium rare, just as I had requested.
To conclude our outstanding meal, we indulged in Pineapple Carpaccio and Sweet & Bitter Orange Brûlée, accompanied by a delightful cup of espresso. Our waitress, Jaida, was exceptionally cheerful and attentive, and the manager, Michael, was highly professional, ensuring everything ran smoothly. At the end of our fantastic dining experience, I had the privilege of personally thanking Chef Sergio, an affable young talent with a promising future.
I want to extend my congratulations to Andrei for assembling such an incredible team. I wholeheartedly recommend everyone to pay a visit to Lussmann in Harpenden for an exceptional dinner or lunch. I'm already looking forward to my next visit.
Best regards,
Nick
In looking for a good fish restaurant away from the busy centre of London we came across Lussmanns, a cosy, modern and welcoming place with upscale British fare.
They have an amazing selection of non alcoholic drinks and cocktails, not sweet excuses for a drink.
Starters were inventive and light, the pea and lovage soup was especially delicious and fresh, it looked thin at first glance but was full of flavour.
The fish mains were fresh and tasty, only complaint would be that they were on the oily/buttery side. But that didn't stop us from gobbling them up!
The rhubarb and blood orange sorbet was a perfect finish, light and local.
Overall very happy with the experience, will return and try other branches
Lunch set menu is very good value : 2 courses for £18.50 or 3 courses for £21.50. Recommend the sole fish, was very well cooked and nicely spiced. Service was decent and ambience was warm and inviting
Like slipping into a warm bath.
Amazing food, service, ambience. Posh but not exclusionary.
Warm and friendly service but not too much.
Went with a 1 year old and everyone was very lovely with her as well.
Decent pricing for what is very very good food.
First time going to any of the Lussmanns restaurants (moved to St Albans about a year ago) and will definitely be back.
One of our local favourites. Always welcoming. Great service. The early bird menus are a good deal: 3 courses for £20. Always good choices, even for veggie people. Their fish cakes are unbeatable. Seasonal options galore. Good list of moderately priced wines and some interesting cocktails such as Boulevardier.
Had a nice meal here with my parents, the staff member was friendly, our food was very good quality. There was a bit of a wait for it and our olives and bread never arrived, very difficult to catch someone's eye here so we didn't bother with it in the end. All in all a nice experience though. Very clean and nicely decorated.
Stunning courtyard setting for our meal, with the evening lights twinkling. Really lovely staff, so friendly and helpful. The food was beautifully cooked and very well presented.
Fantastic service! Was bit busy when we were entered, the manager offered the PDR to avoid 30 mins wait.
A little bit disappointed on the starter and mains, all taste bit salty. Recommended cod cheek as well balanced flavour. Dessert is also good.
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