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L'Italiana

3 French Row, St Albans AL3 5DU, England
01727860609
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Ranked #9 of 151 restaurants in St Albans
Cuisines: Italian
Good for: Child-friendly, Groups, Business, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours, Dessert
Restaurant details
Good for: Child-friendly, Groups, Business, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours, Dessert
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Senior Contributor
22 reviews 22 reviews
16 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2013 NEW

Great celebration at this excellent restaurant. 14 people in a full house well attended to with no fuss. The food is really, really good from succulent lay freak calamari to the best calves liver dish I have ever tasted. Have eaten ere a number of times and the quality is always high. You have just got to eat here. It... More

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Exmoor National Park, United Kingdom
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013

Had dinner here 3 or 4 times with large groups and without fail always had a brilliant evening. Everyone enjoyed the food. I've had fish dishes every time - always excellent. Everyone enjoyed the pizzas and pasta - always excellent. Great wine menu offering delicious good value wines. Relaxed, informal environment great for families or parties. Well deserved Restaurant of... More

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Hertfordshire, England
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14 reviews 14 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
39 helpful votes 39 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013

Visited for Lunch following several recommendations from friends and were not disappointed. The place was "buzzing" with atmosphere and service was exceptionally good. The lunch menu provides great value for money and our meals were prepared and served beautifully. Delicious. We will certainly be returning in the future, however in view of the understandable popularity of the restaurant advance booking... More

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Hamilton, Bermuda
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2013

I was on a three day stay in St. Albans and found this quite by chance wandering around - what a find. This restaurant has the feel of a true trattoria and the staff made me feel very welcome as a solo guest. The food was so good that i went back on night two to see if it was... More

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Hertford, United Kingdom
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21 reviews 21 reviews
12 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2013

I went there with my friends for a meal. Before that I made a reservation ( 2 hours before). There was no problem to book a table. Meals typical Italian, prepared by Italians. Food reali nice, tasty. You can have a nice meal with family there. Friendly Staff, they can speak foreign language, which is helpfull.

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London, United Kingdom
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

We booked this restaurant for my brothers 22nd birthday. There was 10 adults in our group consisting a range of ages from 21 to 70 years old, and on arrival our table was ready with the extra little bits we brought to the restaurant to be put on and around our table. The waitress was superb and helpful, very prompt... More

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62 reviews 62 reviews
25 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 37 cities Reviews in 37 cities
29 helpful votes 29 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

One of our favourite restaurants in St Albans. Very popular so you need either to book or turn up early although they always try to squeeze you in if possible. Service has always been good and the food excellent. In recent years I have been disappointed with many italian restauarants, but this one always seems to get it right.

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Worcester, United Kingdom
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8 reviews 8 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2013

Been here on a number of occasions and the food has always been good. Staff are always friendly and helpful. Quite difficult to get a table if its a spur of the moment visit. Food is of a very high quality and the lunchtime menu is excellent value.

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London, United Kingdom
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6 reviews 6 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2013

Visited for a birthday lunch with my husband. have been a few times and the service is friendly and efficient......The Parmigiana has to be mentioned as this is the best in Hertfordshire. Have tried numerous other restaurants and no one can touch L'Italiana for authentic italian cooking. Try it and taste for yourself

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London, United Kingdom
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57 reviews 57 reviews
24 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2013 via mobile

Been here several times and haven't been disappointed. Staff are always happy, friendly and very helpful. Can be difficult to get a table if its a spur of the moment visit. Food is out of this world.

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