Review on Lussmanns

The country of Hertfordshire is home to Lussmanns, a small independent brasserie group with four restaurants situated in the towns of St Albans, Hertford, Harpenden and Hitchin. Harpenden was the third branch they opened in September 2013, situated on the former site of The Bean Tree French restaurant. Set in an 18th century former coach house overlooking Leyton Green, it has been sympathetically converted and offers guests a charming rural ambience, with a delightful walled garden for al fresco dining during summer months.

Lussmanns places great emphasis on sustainability when sourcing supplies for their menu, and in 2014 and 2015 received the Sustainable Small Restaurant Group of the Year at the SRA Awards. Kick off with pan-fried cod cheeks garlic, chilli, scallion and lime or Sussex free-range pork rillette cornichon and toast. Main courses provide ample choice from wild South Coast sea bream Chichester clams, garlic, thyme, anchovy and cherry tomatoes, to North African spiced organic lamb Heritage Greek salad from the grill. To conclude there are comforting desserts such as honey and thyme pudding caramel sauce and clotted cream ice cream or Grand Marnier crème brûlée.

There's a carefully compiled wine list, British craft beers, English organic juices and Cornish tea to complement the dishes.

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Cuisine

Modern European / Mediterranean / Fish

Chef

Darek Koncki

Restaurant Opening Times

Lunch: 12.00 through until
Dinner: 9.00pm (9.30pm Wed & Thu) (10.00pm Fri & Sat) (9.00pm Sun)

Accepted credit cards

Visa, Master Card, American Express

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Facilities at Lussmanns

  • Childrens menu
  • Alfresco dining
  • Private dining room
  • Private parties
  • 46 covers
  • Family Friendly

Address

Lussmanns
20a Leyton Road
Harpenden
Hertfordshire
AL5 2HU

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Lussmanns Sample Menu

HOUSE MENU

Starters
Buffalo mozzarella and heritage tomato salad v/gf £6.50
Pan-fried cod cheeks garlic, chilli, scallion and lime gf £6.80
Wobbly Bottom goat's cheese arancini red pepper and braised shallot v £5.90
House-cured treacle gravadlax heritage beetroot and horseradish £7.60
Sussex free-range pork rillette cornichon and toast £5.95
Crab and toast Devonshire white crab meat and coriander salad £7.80
Shaved fennel, Wobbly Bottom goat's cheese and pomegranate salad v/gf*£6.20
Baked Camembert fondue for two £14.95
English free-range pork collar, pickles and pain à l'ancienne (v option available)

Mains
Free-range Label Anglais coq au vin white wine, basil and tomatoes gf* £13.95
Salad of chargrilled vegetables summer greens v/gf* £11.50
Oven-baked paella chargrilled vegetables and local halloumi v/gf £13.40

Fish
House fishcake baby spinach, parsnip and beurre blanc £13.40
MSC cod loin creamed leeks, brown shrimp and tomato concasse gf £17.50
MSC South Coast hake peperonata gf £15.95
Wild South Coast sea bream Chichester clams, garlic, thyme, anchovy and cherry tomatoes gf£ 17.95
Provençal fish stew sauce rouille and pain à l'ancienne gf* £14.90
MSC fish and chips (Fridays only) £13.50
Line-caught haddock, house chips and mushy peas

Grill
Sussex woodland-reared pork loin £16.80
Saddleback pork with mash, chestnut mushroom, pancetta and rosemary sauce gf
North African spiced organic lamb Heritage Greek salad gf £14.90
Free-range duck leg breast summer greens, lovage dressing gf £16.50
West Country cheeseburger organic Devon mince, Dorset Coastal Cheddar and pommes frites £12.90
Served medium, pleae ask if you would like it cooked further
Steak frites (6oz) £13.90
Onglet, a classic bistro steak packed with flavour, best cooked medium-rare gf*
Organic, dry-aged ribeye steak and house chips (8oz )£23.95
Dry-aged for at least 28 days to ensure tenderness and full flavour gf*
- Béarnaise sauce v/gf / Mushroom, rosemary and pancetta sauce gf £1.95

Sides
Seasonal summer vegetables v/gf / green salad v/g f£3.50
Pommes frites v / house chips v / onion rings v £2.90

Puddings
Honey and thyme pudding caramel sauce and clotted cream ice cream v £5.95
15p from each pudding supports the Bumblebee Conservation Trust
Grand Marnier crème brûlée v/gf £5.90
Seasonal poached fruits clotted cream ice cream v/nuts £5.80
Chocolate cheesecake hazelnut and caramel brittle v/nuts £6.95
Lemon posset almond bastoncini and toasted pistachio v/gf*/nuts £5.95
British artisan farmhouse cheeses Nordic crispbread and house chutney each £2.40
- Cornerstone - smooth and pale with a full flavour and long lasting finish v/gf*
- Perl Wen - soft and sweet with a delicate mushroomy note on the finish v/gf*
- Dorset Coastal Cheddar - mature, with a unique salty and sweet taste v/gf*
- Wobbly Bottom Goat's Cheese - soft and delicious with a tangy aftertaste v/gf*
- Wensleydale Blue – smooth and creamy with a mellow, savoury and full flavour v/gf*

Restaurant menus often vary from day to day, so the above should be treated as examples of what to expect in terms of cuisine and price.

Lussmanns Christmas Menu

Restaurant menus often vary from day to day, so the above should be treated as examples of what to expect in terms of cuisine and price.

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