Best Lunch Restaurants in Welwyn

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1. Roy's Restaurant

4.6

Exceptional(618)

$$$$

• English • Welwyn

Booked 3 times today

Family-owned and independant restaurant and bar (pasta, grill & seafood) serving delicious, freshly cooked food. Mouthwatering home-made desserts. Takeaway service available. Our caring and committed staff will ensure you have a fantastic experience with us.

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2. Lussmanns - Harpenden

4.8

Exceptional(2882)

$$$$

• Modern European • Harpenden

Booked 14 times today

Lussmanns Harpenden, in an 18th century former coach house overlooking Leyton Green, is the locals’ favourite sustainable restaurant. In the summer, guests can enjoy alfresco dining in the charming, walled garden while the characterful and cosy brick-built brasserie is ideal for winter meals. The regularly changing Modern European menu, available for as little as £20.95 for two courses, showcases the best of British ingredients, including organic and free-range meat, sustainably sourced fish and seasonal fruit and vegetables. Our first-floor private dining room is the ideal event venue for special occasions, family celebrations or business dinners.

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3. White Horse - Welwyn

3.9

Excellent(99)

$$$$

• Pub • Welwyn

Booked 1 time today

Nestled in the heart of the Welwyn village, the White Horse is a popular retreat from the hustle and bustle, famous for our impressive all weather garden and cabins, spectacular Sunday roasts, beers by the roaring log fire and that home-from-home feeling for the local community. Our traditional pub classics are expertly crafted from our seasonal menus and the bar is crammed with local ales and tipples to tempt any taste buds.

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4. Hermitage Rd Bar & Restaurant

4.6

Exceptional(2733)

$$$$

• British • Hitchin

Booked 23 times today

Set in the impressive former 1930s Hitchin ballroom, on the first floor, Hermitage Rd restaurant & bar boasts a seasonal, award winning and sustainable premium food offer, from the awarding winning ACI team and a bar renowned for it's bespoke cocktails, quality wine and beer range. Recently refurbished.Additionally we also have a street-level wine bar, which we collaborated with the award-winning Nyetimber to create. This intimate and romantic space can be hired exclusively, and is open on Friday & Saturdays only from 5pm. We serve a variety of small plates, including oysters and is perfect for a pre dinner glass/snack. Our coffee shop has also expanded and offers an amazing space to socialise and/or work, open 7 days a week, offering dine-in or take-away bagels and PACT Coffee, plus various size meeting rooms for hire. The coffee shop is also available for evening hire as a venue for private parties, corporate bashes, book launches etc.

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5. Lussmanns - St. Albans

4.6

Exceptional(3931)

$$$$

• Modern European • St. Albans

Booked 21 times today

Lussmanns St Albans, next to the city’s magnificent cathedral, is the locals’ favourite sustainable restaurant. The light, spacious and modern restaurant is a relaxed and elegant place to enjoy our modern European menu showcasing the best of British ingredients, including organic and free-range meat, sustainably sourced fish and seasonal fruit and vegetables. Wednesday nights feature live jazz, while guests can dine from just £20.95 throughout the week and our private dining area is ideal for special events, celebrations and business functions.

6. The Lytton Arms

4.6

Exceptional(830)

$$$$

• Pub • Knebworth

Booked 13 times today

A casual and charming pub with beer at its heart! Set in the beautiful village of Old Knebworth, North Hertfordshire, just on the edge of the historic Knebworth Estate, surrounded by wonderful walks and cycle routes. Our new menu showcases the best of local seasonal produce, all freshly prepared on site. Micheal Kirby the new head chef, classically trained, offers a contemporary take on pub classic dishes. Book ahead for Sunday lunch as it is always popular. Beautiful beer garden with some covered areas.Please note we have different offers for:Monday / Tuesday - Drinks only Wednesday - Saturday - Full menuSunday - Sunday LunchPlease call the pub directly for private events.

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7. Lussmanns - Hertford

4.6

Exceptional(2292)

$$$$

• Modern European • Hertford

Booked 8 times today

Lussmanns Hertford, in the town’s stylish Merchant’s House, is the locals’ favourite sustainable restaurant. This contemporary, relaxed brasserie with an elegant bar and three outdoor tables, is the perfect place to enjoy our modern European menu showcasing the best of British ingredients, including organic and free-range meat, sustainably sourced fish and seasonal fruit and vegetables. Guests can dine from just £20.95 throughout the week and our private dining area is ideal for special events, celebrations and business functions.

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8. The Ivy St Albans Brasserie

4.5

Awesome(6331)

$$$$

• British • St. Albans

Booked 58 times today

The Ivy St Albans Brasserie brings the familiar luxury of The Ivy on West Street to a relaxed yet sophisticated all-day dining restaurant on Verulam Road.

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9. The Farmhouse at Redcoats

4.7

Exceptional(1966)

$$$$

• British • Hitchin

Booked 32 times today

The Farmhouse at Redcoats is set in a beautiful 15th century farmhouse and gardens nestled in the north Hertfordshire countryside. Sherwin Jacobs heads the kitchen and promises to deliver an experience you will not forget specialising in quality, fresh, local produce. Private dinning is available in the charismatic main house rooms. Please call us directly to book an afternoon tea, 24 hour notice is needed.

10. El Bar de Tapas

4.8

Exceptional(1886)

$$$$

• Spanish • Stevenage

Booked 12 times today

Welcome to El Bar de Tapas!We are a family run business in the heart of the historic Stevenage High Street; creating fantastic food by combining the finest imported products with sustainably sourced local produce.

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From verified diners like you

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Dawn
London •9 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
We had a round table for 6, and dined late (2.30pm for a “late lunch”!). Restaurant was quiet but service was great, attentive without being intrusive, and food was very good. We have eaten here a few times & can’t fault it. Lovely place for lunch / dinner.
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Lussmanns - Hertford££££• Modern European• Hertford
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4.6
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Mark
London •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
We had an exceptional meal, everything from the food to the service was on point.
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Hermitage Rd Bar & Restaurant££££• British• Hitchin
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4.6
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sue
Hertfordshire •1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
I thought the young ladies who served us were very helpful
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Roy's Restaurant££££• English• Welwyn
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4.6
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Carolyn
Hertfordshire •1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Lovely rustic yet modern interior. Cosy and relaxed atmosphere. Loved the aromatic smells of the kitchen. My sole was perfectly prepared as was the onglet steak. Absolutely delicious. Staff were attentive, friendly and professional.
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Lussmanns - Harpenden££££• Modern European• Harpenden
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4.8
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Paul
Hertfordshire •1 review
5.0
Dined on Apr 5, 2026
Very pleased we booked our Easter Sunday meal here, the food was excellent and great portion sizes. All the staff were very attentive and helpful. We look forward to returning soon.
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White Horse - Welwyn££££• Pub• Welwyn
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3.9

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