Harden's survey result
Summary
A “stalwart modern British venue in Bushey High Street, in the otherwise culinary wastelands of Watford”, whose “very good, straightforward” cuisine makes it something of a “local gem” – another plus being the warm welcome from “affable” proprietor Alonso.
Summary
A “stalwart modern British venue in Bushey High Street, in the otherwise culinary wastelands of Watford”, whose “very good, straightforward” cuisine makes it something of a “local gem” – another plus being the warm welcome from “affable” proprietor Alonso.
Summary
A “lovely restaurant” opposite the church that’s become a fixture of the High Street over twenty years for its “totally decent and reliable modern European cooking, fronted by the genial Italian owner” (Alfonso); “a good option in a seriously underserved area”.
Summary
“After 19 years, this high street modern European, presided over by the ever-smiling proprietor Alfonso, continues to provide an outpost of quality food in the underserved north London/Herts borders”; happily, the “vibrant” food still comes at “sound prices” too.
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Restaurant details
St James Restaurant Diner Reviews
"How it has gone off. We were there a couple of years ago, and the food and service were fine.But the food has deteriorated dramatically, the service is casual and the ambience never was its strong point. Not worth going to."
Prices
| Availability | 2 courses | 3 courses |  |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SundayLunch | £26.00 |  |
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Traditional European menu
| Starter | Main | Veggies | Pudding |
|---|---|---|---|
| £7.95 | £18.95 | £3.75 | £6.50 |
| Drinks |
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| Wine per bottle | £17.50 |
| Filter Coffee | £3.50 |
| Extras |
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| Service | 12.50% |
30 High St, Bushey, WD23 3HL
Opening hours
12.00 - 14.00, 18.30 - 21.00 Mon - Sat 12.00 - 14.00 Sun.
Last orders: 9 pm, Sun 2 pm
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