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Lussmanns - Harpenden, Harpenden, Hertfordshire
Lussmanns - Harpenden, Harpenden, Hertfordshire
Lussmanns - Harpenden, Harpenden, Hertfordshire
Lussmanns - Harpenden, Harpenden, Hertfordshire
Lussmanns - Harpenden, Harpenden, Hertfordshire

Lussmanns - Harpenden

4.7
4.7
2493 Reviews
£25 and under
Modern European
Situated in an 18th century former coach house overlooking Leyton Green, Lussmanns Harpenden has a delightful rural character and feel. Guests can enjoy courtyard dining in the charming walled garden and private meals in our lovely first floor room. We are a short stroll from leafy Rothamsted Park, the boutique high street shops and Public Halls.

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2 people

19:00


Booked 30 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Modern European, Mediterranean, British
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 12:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 12:00–22:00 Sun 12:00–20:30
  • Phone number
    01582 297444
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress Code
    Smart Casual
  • Private party facilities
    We offer private dining in our first floor dining room.
  • Private party contact
    Matt Mager: 01582 965393
  • Area
    Harpenden
  • Cross Street
    Station Road
  • Parking Details
    On-street parking and local car parks.
  • Public Transit
    Harpenden rail station (direct services from London St Pancras) and local buses.
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wine

What 2,493 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Hertfordshire

    Best Ambience

  • Hertfordshire

    Healthy

  • Hertfordshire

    Most Booked

2,494 Reviews
  1. MarkW

    Hertfordshire

    26 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent evening out with friends at a very nice restaurant with brilliant staff and great food.

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  2. Mark

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Pork Snitzel delicious as was the roasted cauliflower with kale. The pumpkin soup delicious as was the Lamb Shoulder Christmas menu available but we didn’t have it.

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  3. Petomane33

    Hertfordshire

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    This was our first visit to the inside of the Harpenden restaurant and enjoyed the Christmassy atmosphere, the great welcome, and the overall high quality of the food. The first courses were excellent - parsnip soup and prawn cocktail, but we felt the main course was slightly lacking. My lamb on the bone was dried out and I was expecting the meat to be moister. Couldn't fault the mash and jus, and the sprout tops side dish was a great idea, and now we know what to do with our tops. My partner's cauliflower fritters were soggy, not crisp as she was expecting. But the crispy cavolo nero was an interesting and tasty method of cooking this vegetable. All round an excellent night out with just a couple of caveats.

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  4. Steve

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Varied and interesting menu; food was good and service excellent

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  5. TonyC

    London

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    An excellent lunch in a lovely location....we need place like this in Sevenoaks !!

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  6. KeithS

    Hertfordshire

    7 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall4food5service2ambience4
    Really nice food as always. Great environment for a business lunch. Service very, very unusually for lussmann’s ‘disinterested/grumpy!!!! Why?

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  7. JudyS

    Cambridge

    8 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall4food3service5ambience3
    Really lovely and welcoming staff and we had the fixed price menu. The menu choices were a bit limited to be honest, and while the food was well cooked, on time and tasty the dishes were a bit basic and didn't really feel like a lovely meal out. I know it's difficult with fixed price trying to keep food affordable and still exciting but overall I think Lussmans could work a bit hard on this.

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  8. RobertS

    Glasgow

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 28 November 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Lussmans has a sustainable philosophy which attracted me, but the bottom line with any restaurant is good tasty food and that was what we enjoyed. Staff were pleasant and professional. The food was well cooked and imaginative. This is a very pleasant restaurant, relaxed, unpretentious and genuine. I will be back.

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  9. MichelleR

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 28 November 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a lovely evening in Lussmans Harpenden, the staff were very accommodating, discreet but efficient service and the food as always was delicious. I love the freshness of the produce and simple but amazing cooking of good ingredients. We will be returning again soon!

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  10. CliveR

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 28 November 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We have often here and the food yesterday was as good as usual

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  11. DavidC

    Hertfordshire

    6 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 28 November 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Our waitress Marianna was outstanding. Despite a very busy lunchtime service she managed to deliver exceptional service.

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  12. ChrissieC

    Hertfordshire

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 26 November 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our reliable 'go to' local restaurant where the atmosphere and food is always good and staff efficient and pleasant.

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  13. GeoffW

    Bath

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 26 November 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    Overall we had a really delightful meal in lovely surroundings. The food was up to the high standard we've expect from this delightful restaurant. We think very highly of Lussmans in Harpenden & frequently recommend it to friends, especially, if like us last Sunday, they want somewhere for a special occasion.

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  14. Simon

    London

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on 25 November 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful as ever. Tried the Corsican chicken for the first time and it was a delight. The service is impeccable and the waitresses - Jaida and Marianna are simply outstanding. Highly recommended.

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  15. Robert

    Hertfordshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 24 November 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Very enjoyable meal - excellent and very tasty choice of starters, main courses and desserts. The fish - mackerel to start and MSC hake as main course - were a particular highlight.

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  16. Alex18

    New York Area

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 24 November 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    Nice to be seated at a round table as there was five in the group.

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  17. JamesH

    Hertfordshire

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 23 November 2023

    overall3food4service4ambience3
    The meal itself anx the service were both good. The online menu doesn't distinguish the different specials at each branch. Grouped together on one set of tables in the centre of the dining space when the place was relatively empty made for quite a noisy state making each table talk louder over each other. Better to fill the restaurant from the edges in, i suspect.

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  18. PatriciaB

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 23 November 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Have eaten a few times in the last few weeks lunchtime and evening . We have been welcomed warmly ,the service has been great and the food lovely at fair prices . Very pleasant atmosphere too .

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  19. JanieB

    Yorkshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 23 November 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Warm welcome. Beautifully cooked hake and imaginative combination of leeks and apple. Delicious mocktail and out-of-this-world caramelised pear served with vegan ice cream. Excellent service. We all enjoyed the meal very much.

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  20. JaniceF

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 22 November 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We've been to Lussman's in Harpenden and always enjoyed it. I took my husband for his birthday and he enjoyed it. Service is friendly and attentive.

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  21. PatriciaB

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 22 November 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lovely lunch ,especially good value with the lunchtime offer . The service was very good, well timed and all the food delicious . Have been 3 times recently day and evening and all have been equally good . No hesitation in recommending .

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  22. BerylB

    Hertfordshire

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 22 November 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    First time I had been there but found it very good!

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  23. Dilovesdinner

    Hertfordshire

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 19 November 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Good food and friendly but efficient service. Looking forward to my next visit

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  24. LesleyS

    Oxford

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 18 November 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Excellent food and great waiter and waitress !! Friendly but professional!

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  25. MichelleK

    Hertfordshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 17 November 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Cannot fault this restaurant. The food was superb, service attentive and friendly. There was the offer of a 3 course lunch menu which we didn’t choose, but our 3 course lunch from the main menu, including a carafe of wine and service charge was just over £50 per head. Excellent value Only ‘fault’ would be its difficult to park in Harpenden, but the leisure centre car park just 5 minutes walk away was very handy

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  26. cozzer

    Hertfordshire

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on 15 November 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is a lovely, cosy restaurant with good food and service.

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  27. DavidG

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 11 November 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent meal as always and staff are lovely. lt was a bit quieter than normal as it was lunchtime.

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  28. WalnutWhip

    London

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 11 November 2023

    overall4food4service2ambience4
    The restaurant is in a nice, old building with a courtyard. I enjoyed the food, liked the decor and the set menu is good value with several options for each course. My only criticism is service let it down; the waitress was efficient but abrupt and not very friendly. I would be happy to try another Lussmanns restaurant / eat here again when I'm in the area.

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  29. MariaM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 11 November 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic as always . Friendly staff and excellent food . We will be back .

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  30. Austen

    Kent

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 10 November 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    This time, and the last, bill was wrong.....in restaurant's favour

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  31. Simon

    London

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on 3 November 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    As usual the food and service were outstanding. Very highly recommended

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  32. Heather

    London

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 3 November 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food and attentive service. We went with friends and we were all very impressed with the quality of our meals and had a very enjoyable evening. We love the Lussmanns group and would highly recommend.

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  33. PeterL

    Hertfordshire

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 3 November 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Welcoming, warm, excellent choice on the menu, freshly cooked to order. Excellent, cheerful staff - no sense of pressure to eat up and be gone. Good wine list. What more could you want for a pleasant and enjoyable evening?

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  34. DamianP

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 3 November 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Another great lunch at Lussmanns Harpenden. The apple cheesecake is possibly the best cheesecake I have ever tasted. Thank you Lussmanns

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  35. Ralph

    Hertfordshire

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 3 November 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We always get a warm reception and it was especially good this time to be greeted by Varl, back at Harpenden after a year at your St Albans restaurant. He looked after us splendidly. It was good to have the Manx kipper pate back among the starters and, as ever, your fish and chips were top notch. A delightful lunch.

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  36. ChrisH

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 1 November 2023

    overall5food4service4ambience4
    Excellent, reliable local restaurant. The lunch and early evening set menu particularly good value. Lussmanns was so inventive over lockdown, keeping itself (and us!) going with lots of different menus and service options. It continues to develop today. Food is always tasty and the whole experience is comfortable, fresh and enjoyable. Thank you!

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  37. MelanieH

    Hertfordshire

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 1 November 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The staff at Harpenden Lussmans are always very welcoming and helpful, service is always superb. Good food , good atmosphere.

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  38. DavidC

    Hertfordshire

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 31 October 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Exceptional service from Mariana on a very busy lunch service

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  39. EW16

    London

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on 29 October 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service. Great food adapted to requirements. Please can we have custard.

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  40. Anna

    Hertfordshire

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 28 October 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Another enjoyable evening at Lussmans Harpenden, great service and tasty food. Have noticed prices have increased and perhaps meal choices not so varied, however appreciate hospitality industry suffering price hikes from all directions. Consequently not such good value as previous times. Still one of the best eateries in Harpenden.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitising

    • Surfaces sanitised between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitised menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Contactless payment available
  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Lussmanns - Harpenden is rated 4.7 stars by 2493 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

19:00


Booked 30 times today
Google Map for Lussmanns - Harpenden

20a Leyton Road, Harpenden, Hertfordshire AL5 2HU

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Station Road
  • Area
    Harpenden
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 12:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 12:00–22:00 Sun 12:00–20:30
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Modern European, Mediterranean, British
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress Code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking Details
    On-street parking and local car parks.
  • Public Transit
    Harpenden rail station (direct services from London St Pancras) and local buses.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wine
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