St Albans and Harpenden are blessed with a plethora of restaurants, pubs and cafés.
All of these establishments compete to provide high quality food to residents and visitors alike.
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Reviewers have given their ratings for each location on Tripadvisor, along with their thoughts on the service that they provide.
With that in mind, here's our list of the best rated restaurants in St Albans and Harpenden.
1. Al-Farid, Holywell Hill
Al Farid is a Moroccan restaurant and mezze bar on Holywell Hill, St Albans.
The location has a five-star rating on Tripadvisor, with 83 of 92 reviews giving the restaurant five stars out of five.
One reviewer, Lulia, wrote: "Delicious authentic food made with care and attention!
"Great quality products and very good value for the price! Service with a smile and very helpful."
2. DavVero, The Quadrant
DavVero is a family-run Italian restaurant in Marshalswick, St Albans.
The second-highest rated restaurant in St Albans, DavVero won a Tripadvisor Travellers' Choice award in 2022.
166 of 186 reviewers gave the location five stars out of five.
JuMark0601 described the restaurant as "a hidden gem".
3. Amrit, St Peter's Street
Amrit is an Indian restaurant in St Peter's Street, St Albans.
The location has a five-star rating, with only 29 of 260 reviewers giving the location less than top marks.
Joshua H said: "It was our first time having a meal at Amrit and we were not disappointed.
"We had starters and mains and both were delicious."
4. Chef Peking, Church Green
A Chinese restaurant specialising in Peking and Szechuan cuisine, Chef Peking is located on Harpenden's Church Green.
The establishment has a 4.5 star rating on Tripadvisor, with 410 of 570 reviewers giving the location five stars.
Vanh D commented: "We had a great experience today.
"The food was clearly freshly prepared, the batter wonderful on the sweet and sour prawns and chicken, and my husband felt the prawn toast was the best he had ever tasted - generous and cooked just right."
5. Sarakh, Grove Road
Sarakh is an Indian restaurant on Grove Road, Harpenden.
The location is rated as the second-best restaurant in the town, with a 4.5 star rating.
Daniel S said: "Our meal at Sarakh this evening was a truly delicious and we had great service from Ash.
"The 'Chicken Tawa Tak-A-Tak' and 'Salmon Tikka' were both the best we've had in a long time."
6. The Old Bell, Luton Road
The Old Bell is a Chef & Brewer pub and restaurant in Harpenden.
The location has a 4.5 star rating on Tripadvisor, with 351 of 427 reviewers giving the location five stars.
Jim S wrote: "Absolutely brilliant, the staff are most likely the best part of the evening.
"Made to feel extremely welcome, and my 10-month-old baby was fussed over and treated amazingly."
7. Hatch, Holywell Hill
Hatch is a café and diner on Holywell Hill, St Albans.
The location has a 4.5 star rating on Tripadvisor, with 401 of 478 reviewers giving the location five stars.
Alexandra Cook said: "I often visit Hatch in St Albans and absolutely love it every single time!
"I’ve always received such great service, whether that be for a takeout or a sit in visit."
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