Lussmanns, with its modern style of English and European food, and its sibling in St Albans, are restaurants with a difference, in that they really do try to reflect the seasons, as well as source local ingredients. There is a kind of transparency of intent about Andrei Lussmann and Tim Hope, whose enterprise creates confidence and trust, feelings which are clearly shared by their customers and staff.

The fish is taken from sustainable stocks using environmentally friendly methods; meat is supplied by Donald Russell, probably the most famous quality butcher in Scotland and who really know how to source and hang the finest beef, and they use only English free range and farm assured chickens.

The Hertford Lussmanns is located in the town centre, within walking distance of the Castle grounds and gardens. Its Egyptian style frontage should not be taken as an indication of the cuisine, but is one of only two built in the 1830s. It was once the meeting place of the secret society of the knights' templar of Aquarius.

The main menu is available generally during opening hours and could include Hertfordshire free-range chicken liver and Armagnac parfait; Moray Firth smoked mackerel and cornichon pâté with granary toast or oatcakes, and the Lussmanns for two people with free range speck and wild rocket, roasted peppers, buffalo mozzarella, artichoke, free-range salami, roasted tomatoes, olive tapenade, basil pesto, olives and tzatziki.

However, it should not leave the hearty diner incapacitated and unready to consider the relative merits of a plate of organic Shetland Isles salmon, a house fishcake, or free range English chicken schnitzel with garlic and chilli linguine. A classic burger is served with Dorset cheddar, frites and coleslaw.
 
Desserts maintain the pace of excellence with a West Country organic chocolate cheesecake alongside English artisan ice creams and sorbets.

Corney and Barrow, always a good name to have around, take a hand in the wine list which is modest in number but punchy in selection and comfortably priced. There are organic fruit juices and long drinks such as elderflower bubbly and Luscombe mule, in addition to some quality British beer.

This is an admirable restaurant where quality and integrity are the virtues around which their success revolves. Learn more about them from their Website that mirrors their exuberance and pleasure in what they are doing.

Finally, their specials menu changes monthly and the latest one can be viewed on their website.

Please note that they do not accept bookings by e-mail, so only use it for questions or enquiries.