The 30 Best Dining experiences in Watford

“Great service and very good food. Try the loaded chips... With meatballs sauce and mince... Melted cheese. Also try the Kumpir megameat with buffalo sauce and sweet chilli. You will definitely not go anywhere else... Love this place.”

“Hanako Brings Japan to Watford When I was looking for authentic Japanese food nearby, a few restaurants came up. But Hanako immediately caught my attention. Just from the Google review photos of their sushi and sashimi, I could see the craftsmanship. The presentation looked simple and neat, not overly decorated, but refined in a way that reminded me of true Japanese style. My Japanese friend and I were so excited that we arrived before the restaurant opened. The owner kindly let us in early, which was already such a warm welcome. Inside, the atmosphere was cozy and felt just like a small restaurant in Japan. The menu was easy to understand with clear English, and allergy information was clearly shown. On top of that, the owner kindly explained some of the dishes to us as well. I ordered the nabe udon and a sashimi sushi set. My friend had the shoyu ramen. The portion sizes were quite big for us, but because everything tasted so good, we finished it all. The flavors were very authentic but also easy to enjoy for people who may not be familiar with Japanese food. If I had to describe it in Japanese, I would say it has a 優しい味, meaning a gentle and comforting taste. We had a lovely chat with the owner. She told us that the tuna sashimi is 本マグロ, which is bluefin tuna imported from Japan. That truly impressed us, and you could taste the quality. Everything felt so fresh and nourishing. What surprised me even more is that Hanako has been open for 23 years. That’s nearly the same age as me. It made me think about how Japanese food wasn’t very common in the UK back then. I can only imagine how much this restaurant has gone through over the years to continue sharing this kind of food with the community. I wrote this review to share my appreciation for the food and people at Hanako. If you’re reading the menu outside and not sure whether to go in, I really recommend you try it. This place is a hidden gem.”

“We had a fantastic dining experience at Prime Rickmansworth in Chandlers Cross. The steak was perfectly cooked, tender, flavourful, and beautifully presented. The triple-cooked chips were absolutely delicious and complemented the meal perfectly. The service was attentive and professional, and the atmosphere was elegant yet relaxed. A wonderful spot for anyone who appreciates quality food and great hospitality, highly recommended!”

“Took my mum there for her 79th...she loved it! Excellent choice of dishes, authentic, tasty and generous portions. Thanks to Nabil for looking after us.”

“No fuss, quick and fantastic! Not oily or greasy, fresh and no fuss! Even the avocado was a good portion. Mushrooms not greasy. Good choice of vegetarian items too.”

“Great little place, very authentic, reasonable price. Prawns are proper big ones and tasted fresh. Noodles got alot of flavours, slightly on spicy side but can ask to reduce.”

“This place was 10/10, I did not order in store but I ordered from Deliveroo and I had to come and leave another review. This is the tastiest Caribbean food that I’ve had in Watford and I’ve lived here for 20 years. In fact, it’s probably the best I’ve had anywhere in years. The flavours were amazing, you can tell the jerk chicken came straight off the jerk pan, it was so flavourful, the rice and peas was rich in coconut, the macaroni could’ve had a bit more flavour, but when you eat everything together, you can’t even notice. The portion size was massive, it could easily feed two people. I also got a Jamaican dumpling on the side and it was so, so good, it was soft, sweet, and pillowy. I will recommend this place to everyone if you want a good Caribbean dish.”

“grabbed a coffee here this morning, the best coffee I have had in a long time and I could not believe how cheap it was. £0.90p for a fresh flat white.”

“I was there with my cousins in law who live in Watford and the staff has been nice to everyone with special fresh food. Will be back again one day”

“Chilled out family restaurant serving fresh tasty food. The service is excellent too. They also have a nice selection of desserts.”

“Hands down the best authentic Indian food I’ve had in a while! Delicious flavors, perfect spice, and amazing service. Can’t wait to come back!”

“Had a paneer tikka Kathi roll, fries and a can of Limca for £8.90. Food was served within minutes, piping hot. Fries were really crispy and the portion was a good size for one. The paneer tikka roll was filling and tasted very delicious. Not too spicy. The kathi roll was a flaky paratha that crumbed a bit but tasted really buttery and crispy. Staff were friendly and helpful. We dined in and the lady at the counter brought our food to us. They clear and clean all tables as customers leave. They have veg and non veg options. Would eat here again.”

“⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ We had an amazing dining experience at this Thai restaurant! The Prawn Tom Yum Soup was bursting with flavors—spicy, tangy, and absolutely delicious. The Prawn Tempura was perfectly crispy and light, making it a delightful appetizer. For the main course, we enjoyed the Chicken Garlic and Peppers with Rice, which was cooked to perfection with just the right amount of garlic and spice. Overall, every dish was delicious, and we will definitely be coming back. Highly recommend this place to anyone looking for authentic and tasty Thai cuisine!”

“Mohammed was incredibly nice and customised my order appropriately to fulfil my wants for both rice and chips. The lamb here was wonderful with generous portions and worth the price. There were even more delicious looking skewers of meat grilled up fresh that I would love to try.”

“Great cafe, great atmosphere, great food and the service is brilliant, I think her name was Julia who served me and woow she should be the owner or at least manager,she was so amazing and professional I can't thank her enough for a beautiful service, definitely coming back,thank you. #flipper”

“Great Cafe. When I'm in the area I always pop into this cafe for food! The food is SO tasty! And they have yet to get any order or request wrong! Which I'm really surprised about as my partner can make finicky requests. The people there are so friendly and helpful. Service is fast and portions are large. Great place to go eat! Enjoy!”

“This is for Nandos at the mall in WATFORD junction. The employees are very alert and welcoming as soon as you open the door. They are very organized and you can order your food by scanning a bar code or you can still do it the old way by going to the till. The fries are second to none. I enjoyed my food and I was full. I have been to this restaurant each time I am in the UK. Check it out”

“Elaine is such a friendly landlady! Always feel welcome. Forgot my phone once and the team not only kept it aside for me, but even charged it for when I picked it up! Absolutely stellar every time! And really good quality beer!”

“Definitely our favourite pizza for miles around and the service is amazing too. We ordered through Just Eat but the app was behaving strangely so we phoned the restaurant. They confirmed our order was ready but no delivery driver had shown up after waiting a few minutes longer we ended up going to collect the order ourselves and they gave us some free brownies by way of apology!”

“Pizzas and kebabs are delicious, this is now my go to place. The owners are lovely. Recently ordered some pizzas for my son’s birthday party over in Croxley and they delivered on time and they were still lovely and hot. Everyone enjoyed. I’m so glad this my local. Thank you ☺️”

“During our trip to Watford to visit the Warner Bros. Harry Potter Studio, we discovered this restaurant completely by chance. For our arrival lunch, the four of us had an absolutely delightful meal. Both the children and the adults loved every dish. The food was exquisite, and we received a very warm welcome. We enjoyed it so much that we decided to return for dinner the following evening before the end of our stay, and we were just as impressed with the other dishes we tried. The quality of the food is superb, and the service is excellent. We highly recommend this restaurant to anyone visiting the area! Christine , Nathalie & kids”

“Amazing food and atmosphere, happy people and all what you need . I don’t want to speak about the service I want to speak about the food. I tried already 3 times , the lamb chops amazing , the polo Milanese amazing but I have a request: bring back the fillet steak . I don’t like the ribeye steak so please do that but the rest is all good . Guys if you didn’t try yet I promise you is the best place to eat in Watford . If you don’t like contact me and I promise you I will pay for yours bill but I am sure you gonna love it . Enjoy !!!!!!”

“great deal for lunch 2 courses just for £13 ordered fries halloumi and beef Lasagne both of them taste very good can ask to take away if you can't finish them The service is excellent, definitely worth it to try”

“We had breakfast and went back for lunch... The place was really clean, food was amazing!!!!!! Service was really really really nice....!!! Highly recommend!!!”

“Excellent food! We ordered really late after a long day at work and the food was so fresh, warm and flavorful when it arrived. New favourite place!”

“I really enjoyed eating out here, fantastic food which left me craving for more, extremely family friendly and all the staff members are proactive. Tasty food and great customer service with amazing value for money. Our surver Emon was also great at explaining our food gave speedy and comfortable service. He is a great asset to the team along side the management staff.”

“A lovely Indian restaurant with amazing food and wonderful staff. Every dish is full of flavor, and the service makes you feel right at home. Highly recommend for a great meal!”

“Great experience at German Doner Kebab. Food was spot on, but what really stood out was the service. Gul served me and handled the order properly — polite, attentive, and made sure everything was done right. You can tell when someone actually cares instead of just going through the motions. Credit where it’s due.”

“Thank God there is finally a beautiful & healthy place to work and eat in Watford! The food is delicious, wholesome and nourishing. The staff are kind and attentive. The space is stylish and brilliantly conceived. Better than any of the other places in the area by a long shot - and there's a fabulous yoga studio attached to boot. What more could you want?”

“Fantastic establishment. Truly unique cafe experience.”