Reviews for Lussmanns Fish and Grill

Disappointing

I like Lussmans but after a visit last friday evening I was disappointed. The male waiter was obviously training a new female waitress but he was so condescending and following her every move that it was uncomfortable. The prices also seem to have risen, almost to that level where I would expect something a lot more special for the money. I think I will avoid this restaurant for a while.

Andrei Lussmann responds:

Thank you for your valued comments - always appreciated. I have noted your concern re the training that evening and, like you, agree that it needs to be reviewed. Prices have not risen for 6 months and when they did it was a notional 2-3% inflationary increase.  We have just won Best Restaurant in the St Albans Retailer of the Year Awards 2010, reflecting all our hard work but as always there is still work to be done. Thank you for your comments and, should you prefer, you can always contact me directly at andrei@lussmanns.com.

John/Wheathampstead

Excellent food, friendly and efficient service, a bit noisy for us oldies! [Jul 10]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]