Diners' Choice: Neighbourhood gem restaurants in Hertfordshire

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Updated 05 November 2024

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Neelakash Restaurant

4.8

4.8 (249)

£25 and under

Indian

Ware

About the restaurant

Neelakash Tandoori is situated at 3 Amwell End in Ware, Neelakash Tandoori offers fantastic Tandoori food to eat in or take away.

Neelakash Tandoori is renowned in the area for its quality and presentation of freshly prepared Indian food, we achieve this by paying special attention to every fine detail in our menu and only using the very finest and freshest ingredients.

Top review

Ben

Dined 6 days ago

As always, it’s good food and great service would highly recommend

The Sword Inn Hand

4.8

4.8 (798)

£25 and under

Gastro Pub

Buntingford

About the restaurant

The Sword Inn Hand is a 14th Century Free House with guest rooms nestled in the beautiful rural Hertfordshire village of Westmill, a mile south of the market town of Buntingford. With bar, dining room, mature landscaped gardens and charming country inspired guest rooms, it is the perfect countryside retreat for drinking, dining and relaxing. Seasonal produce is delivered to us daily by our fantastic local suppliers, and we pride ourselves on serving delicious fine food and traditional ales. Our friendly yet professional customer service and warm, relaxing atmosphere inspires our lovely customers to return week after week, and welcomes new visitors from far and wide. Owner, Jeremy Lee and his fantastic team look forward to making your visit a special one to remember.

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Hilary

Dined 4 days ago

Fabulous menu with plenty of choice. Food cooked to perfection and presented beautifully. Portions on the large size especially the starters.

Roy's Restaurant

4.7

4.7 (464)

£26 to £40

English

Welwyn

About the restaurant

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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Suevip

Dined today

Had a really lovely time there food was delicious

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4.7

4.7 (373)

£25 and under

Turkish

Hoddesdon

About the restaurant

Our Turkish restaurant aims to provide customers with supreme taste, renowned quality of service, a pleasant dining experience, and is determined to become the best Turkish restaurant in Hoddesdon and the UK. Please advised on Friday and Saturday booking before 8pm have a 2 hour time limit.

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Laura

Dined on 21 Nov 2024

A wonderful evening celebrating, fabulous staff and food!

The White Horse

4.6

4.6 (412)

£25 and under

Gastro Pub

Harpenden

About the restaurant

The White Horse is a delightful old pub in Hatching Green. Five minutes from the bustling centre of Harpenden on the one hand and Junction 9 of the M1 on the other, the pub has a lovely country setting, surrounded by a large leafy garden and terrace.

The bar is warm and cosy, with old parquet and low beams hung with antique copper jugs, while the dining room is light & fresh, its French windows opening onto a sunny terrace. In our charming private dining room, up a winding stair in the oldest part of the pub, we can comfortably host a dinner party for twelve.

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Howard

Dined 7 days ago

I only discovered this restaurant the night before we visited on Friday 22 November. The weather was very cold but the online images and reviews were very warm! Our overall experience was well worth the 35 mile round trip! From start to finish everything was exceptional! Even the background music was to our taste and at a perfect level. We will definitely be returning and thoroughly recommend this local gem.

George IV

4.6

4.6 (1166)

£25 and under

Modern European

Hertford

About the restaurant

Nestled away in the picturesque Hertfordshire village of Great Amwell near Ware, The George IV's new Spring menu offers exceptional restaurant cuisine within a warm, friendly and relaxed atmosphere. Oliver and his Team serve a menu consisting of seasonal & fresh dishes for all to enjoy.

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Nicolavip

Dined on 21 Nov 2024

We love this place! Thursday night small plates dinner perfect, enough variety to keep our “foodie” friends pleased. Lovely service!

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Experience

Festive Menu at the George IV 2024

Host Grill Restaurant Bishop’s Stortford

4.6

4.6 (118)

£26 to £40

Modern European

Bishop's Stortford

About the restaurant

Our modern and stylish restaurant serves a regularly changing menu with a predominantly modern European theme. Our wine list spans Europe and the new world with a focus on value at a great price.

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Emily

Dined 5 days ago

A lovely roast dinner! We were really pleased with the food, service, atmosphere and will definitely be coming back. Thank you!

The Three Horseshoes

4.3

4.3 (34)

£26 to £40

Gastro Pub

Borehamwood

About the restaurant

Coming Soon!

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Samantha

Dined on 5 Nov 2024

We had a very relaxing and delicious lunch, food and ambience excellent will definitely be returning.

The Terrace at Sópers

4.2

4.2 (61)

£25 and under

British

Potters Bar

About the restaurant

Situated in the heart of Cuffley, The Terrace brasserie & Bar offers a blend of familiar luxury and understated sophistication. Our all-day British dining restaurant boasts a modern, light, and spacious interior. Whether you prefer the inviting ambiance of our main dining area or the refreshing outdoor atmosphere of our terrace, we provide a welcoming space for you to indulge in seasonal favourites.

Our menu is a celebration of gourmet British flavours, meticulously crafted with attention to detail. Join us on Sundays for our renowned roast dinners, where we also offer delectable sharing boards for a communal dining experience.

We are open to everyone of all ages. However, we ask that no under 18s are in The Terrace after 7:30pm on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. We take card payments only.

Please note ID is required to enter the restaurant on Friday evenings. We offer live music on Fridays from 7pm - We hope you enjoy!

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Gavin

Dined 5 days ago

My daughter has allergies. They went above and beyond to meet hers and our needs. Food portions were great and the ambience made it a great experience and would highly recommend.

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Experience

Sunday Roast Lunch

The George and Dragon

4.1

4.1 (277)

£25 and under

British

Stevenage

About the restaurant

In the heart of Graveley, Hertfordshire, this charming English Village Pub welcomes families and their four-legged companions. With rustic farmhouse charm and clean, airy spaces The George & Dragon offers modern British classics and comforting Sunday roasts led by Head Chef Matthew Lewis. The building's inviting ambience extends to its English Country garden, where flowers frame Graveley's countryside. Families love our play area, choose a table and watch the children play while ordering from the QR codes straight from your phone, no need to get up, we bring everything to you. At The George and Dragon, our idyllic setting creates cherished moments and joyful memories.

Graveley is a little village just outside Stevenage, a stone's throw away from Lister Hospital, Graveley Fruit Farm, Stevenage Garden Centre, Chestfield Downs Golf and Fitness Club, Weston, Baldock and Hitchin.

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Diane

Dined on 17 Nov 2024

Lovely time with parents, staff were all lovely . Loved the oval time which meant we all could talk comfortably. Food was very good but portions of veg very small unless you like red cabbage x

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