Locanda Bagutta
23A George St, St Albans AL3 4ES
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Italian
We are a family run Italian Restaurant in the heart of St Albans on George Street. We have seating both inside the restaurant and outside in our courtyard. We offer traditional authentic dishes and often have some lovely specials on. There is a great selection of Wine, Cocktails, Soft Drinks and we serve traditional Italian Coffee.
Reservations
Booking Notes:
Thank you for choosing to eat with us. We look forward to welcoming you to our restaurant. If you have any further enquires, please give us a call. See you very soon. The team at Locanda Bagutta.
Business Info
- Address: 23A George St, St Albans AL3 4ES
- Cross Street: George Street, down from the Clocktower
- Cuisine: Italian |
- Cost: | Inexpensive
- Category: Casual Dining
- Star Rating:
- Reservations: Recommended
- Dress Code: Casual
- Meals Served: Brunch | Lunch | Dinner |
- Parking: Car Park |
- Payment Options: VISA | Amex | MasterCard | Cash | Apple Pay | Google Pay | Debit |
- Corkage Fee: N/A
- Website: www.bagutta.co.uk
- Phone: 01727 852545
- Features: Full Bar, Sunday Brunch, Outdoor Seating, Smoking Area, Takeout Available, Winning Wine List, Healthy Options, Free Wi-Fi,
- Occasion: Child Friendly, Romantic Dining, Dining Alone, Business Dining, Meet for a Drink, Special Occasion, Vegetarian, Dog Friendly, Quick Bite, Date Night,
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Business Hours
Reservations Available
- Monday
- Closed 23:30 - 23:30
- Tuesday
- Dinner 17:45 - 23:00
- Wednesday
- Dinner 17:45 - 23:00
- Thursday
- Dinner 17:45 - 23:00
- Friday
- Lunch/Dinner 12:00 - 23:00
- Saturday
- Lunch/Dinner 12:00 - 23:00
- Sunday
- Lunch/Dinner 12:00 - 21:00
Customer Reviews & Ratings
4.7 out of 5 stars based on 327 votes
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Apr 19, 2024
Susan D.
Lovely food and ambience. We will return.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Mar 05, 2024
Martina W.
Great service, gorgeous food
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Dec 08, 2023
Alice K.
Loved it!!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 9/10
Oct 23, 2023
Elaine W.
How have I not eaten here before?! What an amazing hidden treasure. Highly recommend
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Aug 14, 2023
Caroline H.
wonderful friendly service as always and delicious food
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Aug 01, 2023
Jackie H.
Delicious food and fantastic service
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Jun 04, 2023
Lisa R.
Great service, pizza is the best in St Albans and the staff is so friendly.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
May 15, 2023
Amanda U.
It's like stepping into Italy for the evening. Beautiful atmosphere, charming staff and amazing food. I will definitely be a regular customer.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 9/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 8/10
Apr 16, 2023
Douglas P.
Really good food and wine combined with friendly service made this a totally enjoyable meal out.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Mar 18, 2023
Patrizia T.
Always made to feel welcome here. Staff are super friendly, food is delicious and always a lovely atmosphere
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Mar 11, 2023
Siun T.
Absolutely fantastic. Still dreaming about the pizza and seafood pasta. Sauvignon blend was also lovely. The service was excellent - very personable and authentically Italian!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Mar 06, 2023
Luke L.
Best Italian in St Albans / hands down. Great food, friendly staff and a very interesting and exciting wine list
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 7/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Feb 14, 2023
Paul K.
Real Italian resturant. Great food. Great Italian experience.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Feb 07, 2023
Jayne C.
Great restaurant
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 9/10
Jan 01, 2023
Catherine R.
Friendly service and great fresh food.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 9/10
- Value: 9/10
Dec 27, 2022
David R.
Locanda Bagutta is one of our favourite restaurants. It has a friendly family atmosphere. Pasta, pizza and other menu items are all well done but we particularly like the pasta with truffles and the calves liver and spaghetti vongole.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 7/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Dec 11, 2022
Veronica R.
Absolutely fantastic place, food is beautiful and the staff are amazing only downsides the menu was reduced from the one online and my food order wasn’t right but it was still lovely and they did offer to change it
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Oct 13, 2022
Anthony A.
A great find. Really authentic food. Delightful service
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 8/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 9/10
Oct 10, 2022
Rory M.
The food was fantastic and a lovely setting. We really enjoyed our time there.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Sep 25, 2022
Cheryl N.
Fantastic food and friendly service- will definitely be back
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Sep 11, 2022
Samantha M.
Exceptional food and service. Cannot wait for next time already.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 9/10
Aug 06, 2022
ingrid p.
We went here for my daughters birthday and had a lovely evening. The food was amazing and the staff were excellent. I recommend this restaurant to anyone that loves Italian food ❤️
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Jun 28, 2022
Martin E.
One of our favourite places to dine in St Albans! Authentic Italian food and atmosphere - always an absolute pleasure!
This was the first time we booked through the online booking system and when we arrived our reservation wasn't registered, luckily they were able to make room for us straight away but on a busier night this could have been an issue, so I would suggest the restaurant contact Table Agent to find out why this happened.
Business Response:
Hi there Martin. Thank you so much for your compliments. Regarding the reservation, the email address you used to book has a different Name from your name above. When the team were looking for the booking they were looking for "Martin Elliot" when actually the email address for the booking is a different name. The reservation was in fact there but under the email address. We have asked the team to check the email address when searching for bookings, not just the booking name in future. Appologies for any confusion and we are so glad you got to eat with us. We look forward to welcoming you back again very soon. Locanda Bagutta.- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Jun 21, 2022
Roma E.
Lovely little Italian restaurant tucked away just off George street. Fabulous food, staff, atmosphere! Look forward to my n Ct visit!
Business Response:
Hi Roma, WOW 10/10 - thank you so much for your review. We love to hear from our customers and love it when they leave so happy. We look forward to seeing you again very soon. Locanda Bagutta.- Overall: 9/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 9/10
- Value: 9/10
Feb 24, 2024
Diane C.
This is a lovely friendly family run restaurant. Goos attention form staff, good food & drink. The only slight criticism is that the lighting is a little bright!
- Overall: 9/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 8/10
- Value: 8/10
Aug 22, 2023
Sarah G.
Very delicious meal. Tasted very freshly prepared. With well balanced ingredients. I actually want to eat the same meal again very soon. Good friendly service. Nice atmosphere. One to be repeated.
- Overall: 9/10
- Food: 9/10
- Service: 9/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 9/10
Apr 21, 2023
Nicolas T.
Finally an Italian restaurant with proper Italian dishes, nice variety and excellent execution.
- Overall: 9/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 9/10
- Value: 10/10
Apr 17, 2023
Simon C.
This is one of the hidden places that is so good. Food is excellent and could be twice the price for how it tastes. The service is wonderfully Italian and relaxed. First class.
- Overall: 9/10
- Food: 9/10
- Service: 9/10
- Ambience: 9/10
- Value: 10/10
Jan 23, 2023
Malcolm H.
Starters are very expensive
- Overall: 9/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 9/10
- Ambience: 7/10
- Value: 9/10
Nov 03, 2022
Naomi W.
Lovely food and efficient service. Only suggestion for improvements is the lighting is a bit bright (particularly in the back part of the restaurant) and tables very close together.
- Overall: 8/10
- Food: 8/10
- Service: 8/10
- Ambience: 8/10
- Value: 8/10
Mar 30, 2024
Alastair B.
Lovely restaurant.
- Overall: 8/10
- Food: 8/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 8/10
- Value: 8/10
Nov 03, 2023
Margaret J.
The staff were very helpful and friendly. The deserts were in short supply and NO ice cream. The one we had with basil was not very nice at all :-(
- Overall: 8/10
- Food: 8/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Jun 13, 2023
Amit S.
Excellent food, excellent service…. Pizzas are the best
- Overall: 8/10
- Food: 7/10
- Service: 8/10
- Ambience: 7/10
- Value: 8/10
Jun 06, 2023
Nicky S.
It was a Sunday night & clearly the restaurant had been busy as several of the choices were unavailable. Tiramisu was available & lots of it - suspect it would have been thrown out otherwise! We sat outside and were the only table being served - very quiet. Even indoors was quiet. Would go back as like the food but probably not on a Sunday night.
- Overall: 8/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 8/10
- Value: 8/10
Sep 20, 2022
Jane H.
A lovely authentic Italian restaurant. Recommend and will return.
- Overall: 8/10
- Food: 8/10
- Service: 9/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 7/10
Aug 10, 2022
Jackie L.
Loved the ambience and the friendly staff.
Didn’t like increase in prices since we last came 2 years ago
- Overall: 8/10
- Food: 9/10
- Service: 8/10
- Ambience: 8/10
- Value: 8/10
Aug 09, 2022
Karen J.
Great food. Lovely atmosphere and good family experience. Tables on courtyard are lovely but wobbly due to cobblestones. But overall, good.
- Overall: 7/10
- Food: 7/10
- Service: 7/10
- Ambience: 8/10
- Value: 8/10
Aug 06, 2022
Kristine W.
Nice venue, nice food, nice service, bit expensive.