Hatfield and Welwyn Garden City residents are spoilt for choice when it comes to flavourful and ambient restaurants in the area.
Foodies have rated their favourite restaurants in the area and provided their reviews on TripAdvisor.
So here is a list of the best rated restaurants in Hatfield, Welwyn and Welwyn Garden City.
1. Sibthorpe Arms
Sibthorpe Arms is a British Pub in North Mymms.
The location has a 4.5 rating, with 103 'Excellent' reviews out of 147 reviews.
The establishment is also rated number one out of 52 restaurants in the Hatfield area, and number one out of 13 pubs in the town.
One reviewer wrote in 2022: "This is the best pub in the area by far.
"Friday lunch with friends. Food, staff, setting - all great and very reasonably priced. highly recommended."
2. The Red Lion
The Red Lion is a pub and a former hotel and banqueting suite, in a historic location that’s been with McMullen since 1934.
The pub is located on Great North Road in Hatfield, which is a short stroll from the grounds of Hatfield House.
It has also rated the second best restaurant in Hatfield with a four-star rating out of five.
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Two weeks ago, a reviewer said: "Can’t honestly recommend enough!
"Always a warm welcome from Jez and the team, great atmosphere, food is excellent and the staff really can’t do enough for you.
"The Sunday roast is undoubtedly one of the best around! It’s definitely become our favourite spot for food or just a couple of drinks."
3. Misya Meze & Grill
Misya Meze & Grill is a Turkish and Mediterranean Restaurant in Parkway, Welwyn Garden City.
The authentic establishment is rated number one out of 48 restaurants in Welwyn Garden City.
It has 325 reviews and a 4.5 rating. It is also rated number one in healthy restaurants in WGC.
Yesterday, (Wednesday, January 1) a frequent reviewer commented: "Fab service and atmosphere!
"We booked a table here for an evening meal with friends, to celebrate my birthday.
We were very well looked after!
"The food was outstanding served hot and the waiters were efficient and fun. Once they realised we were celebrating they bought over a platter of desserts with birthday candles!
"It was a lovely evening and we felt very welcome and looked after! We will tell our friends and be back."
4. Red Indian Restaurant
Red Indian is an Asian, Bangladeshi and Indian cuisine restaurant based in Wigmores North, Welwyn Garden City.
It has the number two rating in restaurants in WGC, along with 4.5 stars.
Tracey from Wewlyn Garden City gave the restaurant five starts and commented: "Visited the restaurant for my son's 20th birthday dinner. Usually go to another Indian in the area but decided to try somewhere new.
"We were seated promptly, ordered drinks and poppodoms. Then we ordered. Starters were lovely. Main courses were beautifully presented and so much food. Neither of us could finish.
"Drinks were nice and not overly expensive and the food was very reasonably priced for the size of portions.
"Thank you for such a nice meal for us on a special night."
5. Brookmans
Brookmans is a gastropub located in Bradmore Green in Brookmans Park.
The gastropub is rated number three in the Hatfield area and has four stars and 500 reviews.
Four days ago, on Sunday, January 29, reviewer Dawn said: "Amazing time!
"OMG! My family and I came for a lovely Sunday roast and boy were we blown away by the service and the food.
"Thank you to Tiana for making us feel so welcome and for being so attentive to our needs (because some of us are very particular). Will definitely come back!"
6. Vita Ristorante Italiano
Vita Ristorante Italiano is rated number one out of 17 restaurants in Welwyn.
The Italian establishment has a 4.5 rating out of five and has 446 reviews.
Victoria said on TripAdvisor: "Came with a friend for a midweek lunch.
"Warm and welcoming as soon as we arrived, quick service and delicious food. The carbonara was delightful! We will definitely be back!"
7. Turkish Kitchen
Turkish Kitchen is a Mediterranean and Middle Eastern restaurant located in Parkhouse Court, Hatfield.
The restaurant has a four out of five rating and is also rated number one in Mediterranean restaurants in Hatfield.
A frequent reviewer said: "Best Turkish meal I have ever had outside of Turkey.
"We went for dinner on Friday evening and had the most fantastic Turkish meal.
"Having lived in Ankara for seven years I can honestly say this is the best meal we have had since leaving Turkey.
"We had the hot and cold starter platters then lamb and chicken kebabs and the spicy chicken wings, all incredibly tasty. The service was great too and the staff friendly and helpful."
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