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Overview

Food/Drink Type:	Modern European
Facilities:	Disabled access, Disabled toilets, Baby changing, Highchairs, Private parties, Corporate events, Outdoor area
Venue Type:	Restaurant
Dates & Times:	Open Mon to Thurs 12 noon-10pm (last orders), Fri & Sat 12 noon-10.30pm (last orders), Sun 12 noon-9pm (last orders).
Hire information:	Private dining for up to 45 people. Party menu available.

Contact details

• Business Name:Lussmanns
• Address:Waxhouse Gate
• Town:St Albans
• County:Herts
• Postcode:AL3 4EW
• Telephone:01727851941
• Contact:Tim Hope - Manager
• Email:tim@lussmanns.com
• Web:www.lussmanns.com
• Map: View Map

Recent reviews

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Fish'n'chiptastic

Lussmanns seem to get it effortlessly right every time. Excellent value. Excellent service. Fish and chips to die for. A truly lovely way to start the weekend. Here's a top tip, sign up for email newsletter (or join them on facebook) to snap up deals like free 1/2 bottle Chenin Blanc to enjoy with your fish and chip supper. [May 10]

by Poodey

Fabulous Fish and Chips

Took advantage of Lussmanns new 'Fish and Chips Fridays' promotion (great value at £9.95) and thought it was excellent. The fish (sustainable British pollock) was lovely - though not entirely guilt free in that gorgeous crispy batter with chunky chips! It would have been enough on its own but in such a relaxed environment we couldn't resist making a night of it with starters, desserts and a very lovely bottle of Chenin Blanc. All topped off with friendly, efficient service. The perfect start to the weekend...[Apr 10]

by south-sider

Valentines Treat

What a wonderful surprise when my husband won a competition for a meal for two on Valentines Day. We were treated really well by the staff and the 3 course set menu was lovely. My husband reckons his pea and ham soup was a 'taste sensation', I especially enjoyed the lobster and the amaretto biscuits in the trifle were amazing. Thanks for a memorable night. [Feb 10]

by Louise Collins

A good return

I've always thought Lussmanns was good for lunch but I haven't been there to dinner for ages after I was disappointed (probably over 2 years ago now) when we went with friends. At the time I think the service was slow and the food a little overpriced. I thought I'd give it another go in the evening after seeing it online and we had a really great evening. Lovely food and great service. My friend who hadn't been before said we'd have to keep coming back until we'd tried the complete menu - she was very impressed and I will now recommend Lussmanns in the evenings as well as for lunches. [Nov 09]

by BWBW

Perfection

Returned to Lussmans for an evening meal. Everything was perfect; service and food. Unfortunately the restaurant had few other diners - perhaps because it was a Tuesday evening. Can't wait to return. [Nov 09]

by Gorgeous

Great for Lunch

We popped in for lunch the other day and were astounded by the quality of the food. It's so good yet without any of the pretension you might get in other restaurants. We don't come to Lussmanns very often, but when we do we know we're in for a treat. Top marks! [Oct 09]

by always about!

Great but on the decline?

We have visited Lussmann's numerous times for both lunch and dinner and it is probably our favourite restaurant in St A being child-friendly and having a varied menu. On the up-side, it's the sort of place where you can either have a quick bite cheaply or a big 3-course plus wine treat meal and be satisfied with either. Also they tend to use quality ingredients and often seem to source them locally. On the downside, we do think that the quality of the food is not quite as great as it once was. We hope this is a blip in an otherwise unblemished record, however, and will continue to frequent this restaurant in the future. [Oct 09]

by vwh

Top notch food as always!

Myself, husband, friends and business associates eat at Lussmanns regularly and have always been impressed by the quality of the food. Yesterday evening was no exception. The food is fresh and tasty. If you're fed up with being served rubbish salads elsewhere try Lussmanns. Andrei serves up a hearty, fresh Nicoise salad complete with a perfectly-cooked rare tuna steak... The atmosphere is great and waiting staff very friendly. Our Italian waitress was extremely gracious despite my wine-fueled attempts to converse very badly in her language. The evening was marred, however, by the shocking news that Manager Matt was leaving to work full time in the Bishop Stortford branch. Oh how the 'Ladies What Lunch' will miss his charm and boyish good looks as they knock back another glass of Corney and Barrow... [Jun 09]

by Sarah Edwards - Ryder Clinic

An unexpected disaster!

I have visited Lussmanns in St Albans and Hertford many times and have always been very impressed with the food and especially the wonderful service. For that reason I chose to book a table for 12 for a family celebration one Saturday lunchtime at the St Albans branch. We'd been asked to pre-order, which we did, and we all arrived on time. Things started badly when - as most of the adults were driving and the rest of the party were children - we didn't order any wine. This didn't seem to go down well with our waitress. Only one person had ordered a starter - and this arrived after about 20 minutes although it was only soup. When this was cleared away we waited for the main courses to arrive. And we waited... When I asked how long it would be before we got the food, I was fobbed off with 'four/five minutes' and we then waited for another 10. When the food did arrive, it did so in fits and starts, with the youngest children the ones left waiting longest for theirs. All in all, 11 of the 12 at our table waited 50 minutes to eat anything - despite having ordered in advance! To make matters worse, after a polite complaint was made to the manager, we were given the full bill. We declined to pay the 10% optional service charge as a result. It was a thoroughly disappointing experience and the response to our complaint just made it worse. Needless to say, it rather spoilt what should have been a celebration lunch. Perhaps they have become complacent? Or just an off-day? Well, I won't bother giving them the chance to let me find out as I shan't be going there again. Shame, as the food was great. [Jun 09]

Andrei Lussmann responds:

We at Lussmanns got it wrong on this occasion. We are sorry for the poor show and, as a gesture of good will, will be inviting the reviewer and her husband back for a meal on us. Feedback is an integral part of our culture and we appreciate any opportunity to both improve and develop our very strong local following.

by mumofthree

Reliability on all fronts!

Lussmanns is an establishment you can visit anytime of the day and receive the same service and good quality food. The staff are polite and efficient; the ingredients fresh and in season andamp; it offers a menu that will suit most tastes. The customer service is excellent andamp; the managers will always listen to your comments on the food/drink quality and take it on board.  [Jun 09]

by Jane

Great food and service

Visited this restaurant for the first time last Friday with a friend. I had booked a table but at first they tried to seat us on the top floor - there were no other diners there. However we had already spotted a table for two on the first floor which we asked to be moved to. I'm not sure why we were taken up in the first place. However, after that initial confusion - the rest of the evening was good. Service was excellent - efficient and friendly. And the food was great. My friend and I shared the squid starter, I had the crab linguini for main and my friend had the tuna nicoise salad (which was so huge she had to ask for a second plate!). We shared a chocolate brownie and ice cream for dessert - which was scrumptious! Will definitely be trying out this restaurant again.  [Jun 09]

by Sopur

Great service

I've been to Lussmanns a few times, and love the relative simplicity of the menu. The food has always been first class too. On one occasion I went with a group of friends - one of which was a friend's friend. He seemed to find fault with his food that no-one else could see. He was quite rude to the waiting staff, but they were so courteous to him and made every effort to rectify his 'problems'. Really made me admire their calmness! Lovely food and atmosphere, and A+ service. [May 09]

by chockagirl

great space, great value

Striking interior and good modern take on comfort food. Good fishcakes, pates, burgers etc. Perfect for lunch as light floods in. Good value for the quality of the food. Can be very hectic in the evenings, but usually good service. I remember taking my baby in a few times in a buggy - the staff were always very pleasant and found a good spot where I could park her alongside me. It is a large place so they are able to have space between diners so everyone was relaxed with bringing children in. [Mar 09]

by localgirl

Lovely lunch

We used to eat at Lussmanns all the time and, re-visiting today, we remembered why:

• its great location just off St Peter's Street, very close to the Abbey
• the lovely interior - with warm soft lighting, comfy cushions and great views through the floor to ceiling glass from the upper level
• an enthusiastic welcome, friendly and efficient service (in sharp contrast to our experience of visiting Kashu)
• tempting, reasonably priced menus - we opted for a two-course set lunch for £11 and a 'soup and a side' for £6.50
• delicious food - we had the home made chicken liver and pork pate, a chicken caesar salad, a chicken sandwich and some fries which were all delicious.

The restaurant was busy with relaxed groups having a good time. Recommended.[Dec 08]

by south-sider

GWP (Good With Parents)

A good place to take the parents. Friendly service, good food, not too pricey. [Oct 08]

by RnK

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