Bellaccino's Italian Restaurant

You'll find Bellaccino's tucked away on French Row, that quiet stretch near the cathedral end of town where things feel a bit more neighbourhood than high street. Walk in and there's a genuine warmth to the place—the kind of restaurant where they remember regulars and actually seem pleased you've shown up. The kitchen takes its Italian seriously without being pretentious about it; handmade pasta, properly sourced ingredients, and dishes that taste like someone knows what they're doing. It's the sort of spot locals recommend to mates moving to St Albans, not because it's fancy, but because it consistently delivers proper food in a comfortable room.