Best Lunch Restaurants in Ashwell

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1. Gordon Ramsay Hell's Kitchen

4.4

Awesome(180)

$$$$

• Contemporary British • Marble Arch

Booked 41 times today

Gordon Ramsay Hell’s Kitchen is a bold, contemporary dining destination showcasing signature dishes and innovative modern cuisine in a dramatic, design‑led setting. The restaurant delivers elevated dining and vibrant energy, offering guests exceptional food, premium service, and memorable experiences.

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2. Hermitage Rd Bar & Restaurant

4.6

Exceptional(2738)

$$$$

• British • Hitchin

Booked 22 times today

Before reading about our fabulous restaurant please note that our loyalty app provides customers with 5% cashback so be sure to search 'ACI loyalty' in your app store before visiting. Set in the former 1930s Hitchin ballroom, on the first floor, Hermitage Rd restaurant & bar boasts a seasonal, award winning and sustainable premium food offer, and a bar renowned for it's bespoke cocktails, quality wine and beer range. Award-winning food - Best Premium Food, Good Food Guide, Food Made Good sustainability status.Additionally we also have a street-level Nyetimber collaboration wine bar, which can be hired exclusively, open Friday & Saturdays only from 5pm. 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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3. Lussmanns - Harpenden

4.8

Exceptional(2894)

$$$$

• 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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4. Lussmanns - Hitchin

4.7

Exceptional(2425)

$$$$

• Modern European • Hitchin

Booked 8 times today

Lussmanns Hitchin, centrally located in this bustling, historic town, has a stylish bar and pavement seating. Both are ideal for enjoying 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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5. Delizia Restaurant

5.0

Exceptional(29)

$$$$

• Italian • Baldock

Booked 4 times today

Delizia was established in 2010, based in a small town called Baldock, Hertfordshire.Delizia is owned by an Italian family that have had many years experience within the industry.Offering a wide variety of fresh food.

6. El Bar de Tapas

4.8

Exceptional(1893)

$$$$

• Spanish • Stevenage

Booked 26 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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7. The Malay Courtyard

4.6

Exceptional(50)

$$$$

• Malaysian • Baldock

Booked 5 times today

The Malay Courtyard Welcome to The Malay Courtyard — where premium Malaysian cuisine meets timeless hospitality. Led by Chef Shug Lee, whose culinary passion was passed down from his father’s street kitchen in Kuala Lumpur, our menu celebrates heritage with a refined touch. Signature dishes like rich beef rendang, sambal chicken, and traditional platters are made for sharing and savouring.Set in a beautifully restored Tudor building with deep navy tones and floral elegance, The Malay Courtyard offers a warm, welcoming space for date nights, family dinners, and special occasions. On weekends, discover our unique Malaysian-style roast menu, blending the comfort of a classic roast with bold Southeast Asian flavours.We proudly serve a curated alcohol-free drinks list, including handcrafted mocktails and Malaysian teas. Whether you're here to explore vibrant flavours or relax with loved ones, we invite you to dine with heart, culture, and comfort.

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8. The Fox at Willian

4.3

Awesome(2872)

$$$$

• Gastro Pub • Letchworth

Booked 25 times today

Before reading about our fabulous gastro pub please note that our loyalty app provides customers with 5% cashback so be sure to search 'ACI loyalty' in your app store before visiting. The Fox is an award winning (Best Premium Food numerous times, Food Made Good Award, Good Food Guide status) gastro pub with rooms located in picturesque Willian near Letchworth, North Herts. It has a great locals bar serving a selection of real ales/lagers, dog friendly in the bar. Our relaxed 2 rosette restaurant serves an abundance of locally sourced seasonal produce with an accessible wine list as well as an extensive bar menu. We have created a beautifully landscaped outside dining area with heating and lighting. The Fox also boasts 8 beautifully designed bedrooms adjoining the pub. 5 of our our bedrooms are also dog friendly. Lots of country walks are available. Great access to Knebworth House, Hatfield House, the market towns of Hitchin, Knebworth, Letchworth and Baldock.

9. Bubala Soho

4.7

Exceptional(263)

$$$$

• Middle Eastern • Soho

Booked 75 times today

We accept reservations and walk-ins 7 days a week for lunch and dinner, serving our Bubala Knows Best set or a la carte menu in the evenings. For weekday lunches we offer our Mezze set menu or a la carte, and during the weekends Bubala Knows Best set menu or a la carte.

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10. The Farmhouse at Redcoats

4.6

Exceptional(1978)

$$$$

• British • Hitchin

Booked 24 times today

Before reading about our fabulous restaurant please note that our loyalty app provides customers with 5% cashback so be sure to search 'ACI loyalty' in your app store before visiting. The Farmhouse at Redcoats is a beautiful 15th century farmhouse nestled in the north Hertfordshire countryside. Sherwin Jacobs heads the kitchen and delivers quality, fresh, local produce, much of which is grown in the no-dig garden and onsite polytunnel. Feast over fire events, pop-up BBQs and supper club events litter the calendar. The food is award-winning - Best Premium Food, Good Food Guide, Food Made Good Award, 2 star rosette kitchen etc. Private dining is available across several charismatic rooms in the main house - The Old Kitchen, The Victorian Room and The Oak Room. There are 24 rooms available and the Barns venue across the courtyard is regarded as one of the best wedding venues in the country, regularly winning awards. Afternoon teas are available at 24 hour notice.

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From verified diners like you

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Jessica
London •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
First time visiting, won’t be last. Lovely food, the serving staff were very attentive and friendly
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Hermitage Rd Bar & Restaurant££££• British• Hitchin
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4.6
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Matt
Hertfordshire •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Excellent food and amazing service by all of the staff. We'll definitely be back. The Sprats - perfectly dusted coating, not too heavy or oily as some other places. Cod Cheeks were lovely, balanced with spicy nduja. The mains - Red Bream and Cornish Sole were both delicious. 5/5, recommend.
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Lussmanns - Hitchin££££• Modern European• Hitchin
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4.7
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Kate
California Central Coast •7 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Had a very pleasant lunch. We tried the set menu for the first time. Good value. The food was delicious, the service was excellent, overall a lovely time was spent. We have eaten at the restaurant many times and have on every occasion had a superb meal.
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Lussmanns - Harpenden££££• Modern European• Harpenden
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4.8
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Anne
London •1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Absolutely fantastic food and they made my birthday special!
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Gordon Ramsay Hell's Kitchen££££• Contemporary British• Marble Arch
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4.4
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Daddy
Hertfordshire •3 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 22, 2026
Excellent service and good quality food. Our fellow guests were late arriving but this was no problem
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Delizia Restaurant££££• Italian• Baldock
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