Business Details
24 Years
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Sustainable Dining Experience in Hertfordshire
Established in 2002, Lussmanns pioneered sustainable dining by combining ethical sourcing with exceptional culinary experiences. Our commitment to local producers, organic ingredients, and Marine Stewardship Council-certified seafood has redefined responsible hospitality. With seven brasseries across Hertfordshire and London, we maintain rigorous sustainability standards while supporting community initiatives.Our team of industry veterans brings decades of expertise in creating menus that balance environmental consciousness with gastronomic excellence. Recognised with multiple sustainability awards, we continue innovating through initiatives like 100% waste recycling and charity partnerships, ensuring every meal contributes positively to society and the planet.
Services
Sustainable Dining
Private Events
Gift Vouchers
Allergy-Friendly Menus
Catering Services
Wine Pairing Experiences
Details
- Year established: 2002
Highlights and features
- 20+ years pioneering sustainable hospitality practices
- First UK restaurant group outside London with MSC certification
- 95% of ingredients sourced from British producers
- Award-winning commitment to environmental responsibility
- Active community support through charity partnerships
Associations and certifications
- Marine Stewardship Council (MSC)
- Sustainable Restaurant Association
What people say
Ethical sourcing
Excellent service
Sustainable practices
Seasonal menus
Event spaces
Services
Sustainable Dining
Our menus feature 95% British-sourced ingredients with organic meats and MSC-certified seafood. Dishes showcase seasonal produce from ethical farmers committed to animal welfare and environmental stewardship. Every meal supports local producers while maintaining carbon-conscious operations through green energy and zero-landfill waste policies.
Private Events
Host celebrations or corporate functions in stylish spaces accommodating 8-80 guests. Choose from secluded gardens or intimate private rooms with bespoke menus featuring British seasonal produce. Our team creates tailored experiences for weddings, parties, and business events across seven locations.
Allergy Support
We provide detailed allergen information through Menu Guide technology while maintaining strict cross-contamination protocols. Our staff receives regular training to accommodate dietary needs, offering specially adapted versions of classic dishes without compromising safety or flavour integrity.
Charity Partnerships
Through fundraising dinners and ongoing charity collaborations, we channel resources to causes like the Trussell Trust and Bumblebee Conservation. Our Dream Team Charity Dinners have raised over 25,000 while maintaining our core mission of ethical business practices that benefit wider communities.
Sustainable Seafood
As MSC-certified pioneers, we serve responsibly sourced fish from independently audited fisheries. Our seafood menus promote ocean biodiversity while educating customers about sustainable choices. This commitment earned us multiple MSC Menu of the Year awards and recognition as industry sustainability leaders.
People
Andrei Lussmann
Managing Director
Founded Lussmanns in 2002 after 15 years in hospitality leadership roles. Holds a Hospitality & Business degree, developed international franchise operations at Pizza Express, and championed sustainable practices since opening our first Hertfordshire restaurant.
James Storey
Operations Manager
Brings 40 years hospitality expertise overseeing daily operations. Previously worked with Andrei at Pizza Express Guildford in the 1990s before rejoining in 2024. Focuses on staff training, service excellence, and maintaining consistent quality across all back-of-house functions.
Phil Thompson
Group Head Chef
Leads culinary operations with extensive experience in sustainable kitchen management. Develops menus that showcase British seasonal ingredients while maintaining rigorous ethical sourcing standards across all seven brasseries.
Katrina Grant
HR & Community Manager
Joined Lussmanns in 2002 after hospitality management roles. Oversees staff relations and charity initiatives, including our partnership with the Trussell Trust. Combines HR leadership with midwifery experience to create supportive workplace environments.
Luke Johnson
Board Director
Private equity expert and Chairman of Risk Capital Partners. Invested in Lussmanns in 2016, bringing strategic guidance from his portfolio of hospitality businesses including Gaucho and Gails Artisan Bakery.
Questions
What sustainability practices does Lussmanns implement?
We use 95% British ingredients, MSC-certified seafood, and organic produce. Our operations run on green energy with 100% waste recycling. We support environmental charities and maintain Soil Association-certified meat standards.
Can I host large events at Lussmanns?
Yes, our seven locations accommodate events for 8-80 guests with bespoke menus. Private dining rooms and garden spaces available. Pre-order required for parties of nine or more during Christmas season.
How do you handle food allergies?
We provide allergen information via Menu Guide technology. While we can't guarantee zero cross-contamination, our trained staff helps adapt dishes to dietary requirements while maintaining food safety standards.
What charity initiatives do you support?
We partner with the Trussell Trust and Bumblebee Conservation Trust. Annual Dream Team Dinners have raised over £25,000 for local causes while maintaining our commitment to community engagement through fundraising events.
Do you offer gift vouchers?
Yes, purchase meal vouchers and Lussmanns Garden Gin online. Digital gift cards available for specific restaurant values, providing flexible gifting options for special occasions.
What awards have you received?
Recognised as Best Sustainable Restaurant Group (Marie Claire 2022), multiple MSC Menu of the Year awards, and Three Stars from the Sustainable Restaurant Association for our environmental commitments.
Reviews (7)
Okan Karatas
Jan 06, 2022
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Starters, mains and deserts were really delicious and different. But also service was really professional. Edgar was really helpful and polite. One of favourite restaurants in St. Albans.
Oliver Ross
Dec 30, 2021
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Another 5 stars for Lussmanns. Lunch hit the spot with a plenty of choice on the menu, nice wines and service to match. A special shout out to the French Maitre D' for a warm welcome. See you soon
Maharukh Daruwalla
Dec 08, 2021
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Lovely restaurant spread over different levels in a building next to the cathedral in St Albans approached through a small walkway. Parking in town can be difficult and pre booking your table is a good idea as the restaurant can be busy. The ambience is lovely. They have a good choice of vegetarian, vegan dishes, seafood, meats including steak and a great variety of desserts. We had fishcake, amazing baked aubergine and a mushroom stew, all excellent. The apple crumble and date and ginger pudding was delicious. The poached pear was average. Service was very friendly. There can be a wait between
Sn D.
Oct 31, 2021
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Short stay in St Albans and decided to try Lussmanns. Good choice! Very friendly and professional team had us seated and served in no time at all. Maybe our starter arrived 5 minutes too early after opting for the bread and olive to ease us into the evening - but we werent ever rushed, in fact we ate well prepared and presented food at our own pace, served by Jane who just seemed to be there just when we needed her and always with a smile. Fishcakes and skin-on fries were beautifully cooked and very tasty, leaving us too full for anything more than an Irish coffee, which definitely hit the
James Burwell
Oct 30, 2021
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Lovely venue, warm, fresh food, but unfortunately very loud atmosphere and closely packed tables. We were served by different 5 waitress throughout the evening, all asking us the same questions and one of which could not open our bottle of wine and then proceeded to pour more on the table than in our glasses. Some of the waitresses were very sweet, but the food was quite bland and pricey.
Christophe Giot
Aug 14, 2021
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Havent been there for 3 years, we went back and it still very good with friendly service. Kids menu is good too. The menu could be a bit more innovative tought
Abdullah Hasan
Jul 13, 2021
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A fantastic experience. I booked here for my 1 year anniversary and was not disappointed. We ordered the Tuna steak and the Cod loin; Both were excellent. The service was amazing. A big thank you to Alex and Muskan who made our evening very enjoyable.
