L'Italiana
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About L'Italiana
On French Row in St Albans, L'Italiana is an Italian restaurant that pairs live entertainment with a dining room hung with colourful artworks and hand-drawn pictures. The kitchen cooks classic Italian dishes, and pizza is on the menu. Cocktails are served alongside the food, so a drink can go with the meal. Black tables and chairs fill the dining room, and they are visible from the street outside. The restaurant is found at 3 French Row.
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Menu & Prices
108 dishes- Olives
- Homemade Italian Bread
- Garlic Pizza Bread
- Homemade Tomato Bruschetta
- Caprese
- Pâté
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention hand-drawn wall pictures, pizza, cocktails and weekend booking needed.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention hand-drawn wall pictures, pizza, cocktails and weekend booking needed.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers praise the warm atmosphere and friendly staff most, with one describing the food as authentic and delicious and another noting the hand-drawn pictures on the walls. A lunch diner found the food and service faultless, though the black tables and chairs looked unwelcoming from outside. One three-star reviewer found the pizza and food bland, the cocktails more syrup than alcohol, and felt rushed to order.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers praise the warm atmosphere and friendly staff most, with one describing the food as authentic and delicious and another noting the hand-drawn pictures on the walls. A lunch diner found the food and service faultless, though the black tables and chairs looked unwelcoming from outside. One three-star reviewer found the pizza and food bland, the cocktails more syrup than alcohol, and felt rushed to order.
Featured reviews
- Rosita McGrath
“Had lovely lunch today with my two besties for my birthday treat. Cannot fault the food, service; ambiance inside, but felt from outside the appearance could be improved. Black tables & chairs not welcoming on first sight, could put potential customers off, needs more attractive seeting & window dressing such as floral decorations, but really enjoyed our lunch, great 5 star service , service . Rosita 12/6/26”
- Elizabeth Frolova
“I’m truly delighted to have discovered this restaurant. The atmosphere is exceptional warm, elegant, and beautifully inviting, creating the perfect setting for a relaxed and enjoyable evening. The staff are wonderful: professional, attentive, and genuinely friendly, making the entire experience feel effortless and welcoming. Every detail is thoughtfully considered, which adds to the charm of the place. The food was outstanding - authentic, refined, and absolutely delicious. It is clear that great care and passion go into every dish. I will certainly be returning and would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for a memorable Italian dining experience. ✨🇮🇹”
- Sandy Yu
“L’Italiana has become one of my favourite spots in St Albans. The moment I sit down, I feel relaxed! The cozy atmosphere, the lovely hand-drawn pictures on the walls, and the nice, smiley staff always give me such a warm feeling. The …”
- Ashok Hatwar
“Went to this place with family and friends who were craving for Italian, as we had heard a lot of good things about this place. We were surprised to find a table without a reservation. The place has a nice feel with a lot of character. The service was good but would have preferred it if they did not constantly try to rush us for the order. The cocktails were more syrup less alcohol. The food was very bland and lacked flavour key things to expect from good Italian. The pizza was no where what one would expect. And the place is quite pricey.”
- Gordon Au
“Walk pass this restaurant on Saturday, lucky enough to get a table for 3 but need to return by 1:30. If you don’t have booking chances of getting a table is very low on weekend. …”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Good to know
“Classic Italian dishes and live entertainment in an old world space full of colourful artworks.”
- AccessibilityHas wheelchair-accessible seating · Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
Amenities
- Has wheelchair-accessible seating
- Vegetarian options
- Alcohol
- Restroom
- Beer
- Coffee
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- Late-night food
- Great dessert
- Facilities· 7
- Cocktails
- Hard liquor
- Healthy options
- Organic dishes
- Small plates
- Wine
- Great wine list
- Accessibility· 1
- Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
Location
Italian restaurants near L'Italiana
- Va Pensiero4.48114.5 mi£20–60
creamy pasta, pizza, generous portions
- Zaza4.71,2064.6 mi
fillet steak, creamed spinach, spicy tomato sauce
- Storia Radlett4.73094.7 mi
pizza, cocktails, cheesecake
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| L'Italiana | 4.5975 | — | £20–30 | hand-drawn wall pictures, pizza, cocktails |
| Va Pensiero | 4.4811 | 4.5 mi | £20–60 | creamy pasta, pizza, generous portions |
| Zaza | 4.71,206 | 4.6 mi | — | fillet steak, creamed spinach, spicy tomato sauce |
| Storia Radlett | 4.7309 | 4.7 mi | — | pizza, cocktails, cheesecake |
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