Times are hard at the moment, but that doesn't mean you can still go out for a nice meal that won't break the bank.
Here's five of the best affordable restaurants in Hertfordshire.
1. El bar de tapas – Stevenage
Who doesn't love tapas, right? The only problem is, affordable tapas can be hard to find, but we think we've done just that.
El bar de tapas in Stevenage Old Town is a popular and much-loved restaurant, and with most dishes ranging from £4 to £7, you can certainly enjoy some great Spanish food without breaking the bank.
This really is one of the best places to eat in Hertfordshire, and you should really go and check it out.
2. Hakalok – Welwyn Garden City
Fancy something a little bit different? Then why not head to Welwyn Garden City's Hakalok for some Malaysian food.
A wide selection of dishes are on offer, and with most under £9, you can certainly have a tasty yet affordable meal here.
Hakalok is highly rated too, with four stars on TripAdvisor, 4.4 stars on Google and 4.6 stars on Uber Eats.
3. Thai Rack – St Albans
The Thai Rack offers the very best in Thai food, but at an affordable price.
With plenty to choose from, including soups for less than £6, stir fry and fragrant curries from £7.95 and a host of chef specials, this really is a great spot for a decently priced meal.
Seafood is the only thing maybe on the pricey side, but that's the case no matter where you go these days.
4. The Yard – Harpenden
Everyone loves pizza, but they seem to be getting more and more expensive these days.
Not at The Yard though, with Harpenden's original wood fired pizzeria offering some tasty Italian goodness at very fair prices.
With a wide selection of reasonably priced starters, and pizzas that at most cost £12.95, this could be a good spot for a date night or family meal.
And with buy one get one free from 5pm on Tuesdays, that could be the perfect time.
5. Lebanese Kitchen – St Albans
A restaurant that's certainly on the smaller side, Lebanese Kitchen is still a great place to go for some tasty yet affordable food.
With meals starting from £5.50 and costing no more than £14, you can have a nice meal here that won't break the bank.
It's got good reviews too, with 4.5 stars on both TripAdvisor and Google.
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