Roy's Restaurant

4.7

507 Reviews

£26 to £40

English

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2 people

Mar 11, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 9 times today

Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions
Good for groups

Family-owned and independant restaurant and bar (pasta, grill & seafood) serving delicious, freshly cooked food. Mouthwatering home-made desserts. Takeaway service available. Our caring and committed staff will ensure you have a fantastic experience with us.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
English, Mediterranean, Grill
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon 5:30 pm–9:30 pm Tue–Sat 5:30 pm–10:30 pm Sun 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Lunch Tue–Sat 12:00 pm–2:30 pm
Phone number
01438 587778
Website
https://roysrestaurant.co.uk/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Private party facilities
Please contact restaurant for private events including Buffet and Set Meal options.

Location
28 High St, Welwyn, Hertfordshire AL6 9EQ
Neighborhood
Welwyn
Parking details
Street Parking available. Car Park available immediately adjacent (90 mins free).
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Dry Aged Parma Ham & Honeydew Melon£9.00
Italian Burrata & Dry Aged Parma Ham with Extra Virgin Olive Oil£10.00
Mozzarella, Tomato and Avocado Salad with Balsamic Glaze (v)£9.00
Avocado & Atlantic Peeled Prawns with Classic Seafood Sauce£10.00
Roy’s Homemade Minestrone Soup (v)£7.00
Blue Cheese Bruschetta with Cherry Tomatoes & Balsamic£8.00
Tempura King Prawns with Sweet Chilli Sauce£10.00
Pan Fried King Prawns, Garlic and Chilli Butter & Spring Onions£11.00
Wild British Monkfish Escalope’s in Tempura Batter with Lemon Garlic Mayonnaise£11.00
Crispy Baby Squid with Lemon Garlic Mayonnaise£9.00
Roy’s Lightly Breaded Mushrooms, Gorgonzola Stuffing with Lemon Garlic Mayonnaise (v)£9.00

Salads

Caesar Salad with Grilled Chicken, Croutons & Parmesan Shavings£13.00
Scallops & King Prawns with Apple Salad & Balsamic Glaze£14.00
Fillet of Seabass Salad with Tomatoes, Cucumber, Breadcrumbs & Mint Vinaigrette£14.00

Pasta

Seafood Spaghetti with Scallops, King Prawns, Crayfish, Tomato, Chilli & Garlic Sauce£20.00
Spaghetti Bolognese with Traditional Meat Sauce£12.00
Spaghetti Pomodoro with Tomato, Garlic & Olive Oil (v)£10.00
Spaghetti Carbonara with Bacon, Eggs & Parmesan (veg. or meat option)£12.00
Spaghetti with Chicken, Spinach, Black Garlic & Truffle Oil£15.00
Spaghetti with Scallops, King Prawns & Black Garlic£17.00
Penne ‘Aqua’ with King Prawns, Rocket, Chilli & Parmesan£15.00
Penne with Smoked Salmon & Cream£14.00
Penne Zucchini with Courgettes, Tomato & Mozzarella (v)£11.00
Tagliatelle Kathy with Ham, Mushrooms & Cream Sauce£13.00
Roy’s Tagliatelle Alfredo (choice of Chicken or King Prawns)£15.00
Mushroom Risotto with Wild Mushrooms, White Wine & Cream (v) (add Parmesan)£13.00
Grilled Chicken, Lemon & Fresh Asparagus Risotto£14.00

Pizza

Margherita with Mozzarella, Tomato & Fresh Basil (v)£10.00
Pepperoni with Mozzarella, Tomato & Pepperoni Slices£12.00
Roy’s Special Pizza with Tomato, Italian Burrata, Parmesan & Parma Ham£14.00
Mushroom with Mozzarella, Tomato & Fresh Basil (v)£11.00

Grill

Grilled Lamb Cutlets in Garlic, Butter & Thyme with Mint Sauce£21.00
Chicken Isabella Cooked in White Wine with Garlic, Mushrooms & Cream Sauce£18.00
Chicken Lilliana Cooked in Tomato, Cream, Parmesan, Chilli & Mustard Sauce£18.00
Chicken Toscana Cooked in White Wine with Garlic, Cream & Grapes £18.00
Chicken Milanese in Breadcrumbs with Spaghetti Pomodoro £18.00
Roy’s Cheeseburger with Cheddar, Smoked Bacon, Tomatoes, Lettuce & Chunky Chips £15.00
Grilled Chicken Burger with Cheddar, Smoked Bacon, Tomatoes, Lettuce & Chunky Chips £15.00

Steaks

Sirloin£24.00
Ribeye £27.00

Seafood

Wild British Seabass Fillets with Garlic Butter (sauce on the side)£19.00
Cornish Rainbow Trout Fillet with Butter & Almonds (sauce on the side)£19.00
Wild British Monkfish cooked in White Wine with a Mushroom, Garlic & Cream Sauce £20.00
King Prawns Cooked in a Garlic, Saffron & Butter Sauce£19.00

Sides

Sauté Potatoes£4.00
Mixed Salad£4.00
Chunky Chips£4.00
Tenderstem Broccoli£4.00
Fried Zucchini£4.00
Peas£4.00
Green Beans£4.00
Tomato, Rocket & Parmesan Salad£4.00

Desserts

Daily Choice of Homemade Desserts£8.00
Ice Cream (Two Scoops)£4.00

What 507 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

Hertfordshire
Good for groups
Hertfordshire
Neighborhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Roy's Restaurant in Welwyn offers "fantastic food" and "great service," creating a "relaxing and friendly" atmosphere. Guests appreciate the "great menu" with a wide variety of choices, including "outstanding steaks" and exceptional gluten-free options. The attentive staff and "lovely ambience" make it a "highly recommended" dining destination.

507 Reviews

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Toni
Hertfordshire8 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Booked for a Sunday breakfast, great quality products, delicious food, generous & delicious. Lovely service, enjoyed so much and look forward to returning!
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gillian
London3 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had a fantastic evening at Roy’s food and service was excellent .The recent refurbishment has given the restaurant a fantastic ambiance . Already looking forward to to our next visit .
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Vivien
Hertfordshire1 review
4.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Table decoration and birthday decorated desert for my daughters 16th Birthday. Did have to wait a little while for the food but we didn't have starters but it was lovely food Staff very helpful
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Wanda
London14 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Another lovely meal at Roy's Welwyn. Fabulous food and service. Will be coming back in a couple of weeks with friends.
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OpenTable Diner
London29 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely meal as always , service great , considering we splashed out on whiskey cocktails and more expensive wine as celebrating a birthday the cost was very good . Consistently great quality .
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Simon VIP
Hertfordshire14 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Friendly welcome , service excellent, food extremely good - perfect evening
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Vivienne
London4 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I love this restaurant and have been several times. Great food, good service and superb value for money
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Tim
Hertfordshire2 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is the second visit to Roy's and I was more impressed than the first visit. Excellent food, drink and service. Highly recommend this restaurant as it is a hidden gem in a great village setting.
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Gary
Hertfordshire3 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a good dining experience at Roys. It's usually quiet enough so you can enjoy a conversation without having to raise your voice. Food is of a high quality with good options for everyone. Desserts are great too and service is polite and reasonably quick. Highly recomendded.
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Ann VIP
Essex10 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 13, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely restaurant - always guaranteed a good meal and great service 👍
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FAQs

Roy's Restaurant does offer delivery in partnership with Deliveroo. Roy's Restaurant also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 01438 587778.

Roy's Restaurant is rated 4.7 stars by 507 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 11, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 9 times today

Order delivery or takeout

28 High St, Welwyn, Hertfordshire AL6 9EQ

Additional information

Neighborhood
Welwyn
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon 5:30 pm–9:30 pm Tue–Sat 5:30 pm–10:30 pm Sun 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Lunch Tue–Sat 12:00 pm–2:30 pm
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
English, Mediterranean, Grill
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Street Parking available. Car Park available immediately adjacent (90 mins free).
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://roysrestaurant.co.uk/
Phone number
01438 587778
Private party facilities
Please contact restaurant for private events including Buffet and Set Meal options.

Roy's Restaurant

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Additional information

Pre-Starters

Green Olives Marinated with Garlic, Basil & Olive Oil (v)£3.00

Basket of Bread (v)£3.00

Green Olives Marinated with Basket of Bread (v)£5.00

Garlic Pizza Bread (v)£4.00

Garlic Pizza Bread with Mozzarella Cheese (v)£5.00

Starters

Dry Aged Parma Ham & Honeydew Melon£9.00

Italian Burrata & Dry Aged Parma Ham with Extra Virgin Olive Oil£10.00

Mozzarella, Tomato and Avocado Salad with Balsamic Glaze (v)£9.00

Avocado & Atlantic Peeled Prawns with Classic Seafood Sauce£10.00

Roy’s Homemade Minestrone Soup (v)£7.00

Blue Cheese Bruschetta with Cherry Tomatoes & Balsamic£8.00

Tempura King Prawns with Sweet Chilli Sauce£10.00

Pan Fried King Prawns, Garlic and Chilli Butter & Spring Onions£11.00

Wild British Monkfish Escalope’s in Tempura Batter with Lemon Garlic Mayonnaise£11.00

Crispy Baby Squid with Lemon Garlic Mayonnaise£9.00

Roy’s Lightly Breaded Mushrooms, Gorgonzola Stuffing with Lemon Garlic Mayonnaise (v)£9.00

Salads

Caesar Salad with Grilled Chicken, Croutons & Parmesan Shavings£13.00

Scallops & King Prawns with Apple Salad & Balsamic Glaze£14.00

Fillet of Seabass Salad with Tomatoes, Cucumber, Breadcrumbs & Mint Vinaigrette£14.00

Pasta

Seafood Spaghetti with Scallops, King Prawns, Crayfish, Tomato, Chilli & Garlic Sauce£20.00

Spaghetti Bolognese with Traditional Meat Sauce£12.00

Spaghetti Pomodoro with Tomato, Garlic & Olive Oil (v)£10.00

Spaghetti Carbonara with Bacon, Eggs & Parmesan (veg. or meat option)£12.00

Spaghetti with Chicken, Spinach, Black Garlic & Truffle Oil£15.00

Spaghetti with Scallops, King Prawns & Black Garlic£17.00

Penne ‘Aqua’ with King Prawns, Rocket, Chilli & Parmesan£15.00

Penne with Smoked Salmon & Cream£14.00

Penne Zucchini with Courgettes, Tomato & Mozzarella (v)£11.00

Tagliatelle Kathy with Ham, Mushrooms & Cream Sauce£13.00

Roy’s Tagliatelle Alfredo (choice of Chicken or King Prawns)£15.00

Mushroom Risotto with Wild Mushrooms, White Wine & Cream (v) (add Parmesan)£13.00

Grilled Chicken, Lemon & Fresh Asparagus Risotto£14.00

Pizza

Margherita with Mozzarella, Tomato & Fresh Basil (v)£10.00

Pepperoni with Mozzarella, Tomato & Pepperoni Slices£12.00

Roy’s Special Pizza with Tomato, Italian Burrata, Parmesan & Parma Ham£14.00

Mushroom with Mozzarella, Tomato & Fresh Basil (v)£11.00

Grill

Grilled Lamb Cutlets in Garlic, Butter & Thyme with Mint Sauce£21.00

Chicken Isabella Cooked in White Wine with Garlic, Mushrooms & Cream Sauce£18.00

Chicken Lilliana Cooked in Tomato, Cream, Parmesan, Chilli & Mustard Sauce£18.00

Chicken Toscana Cooked in White Wine with Garlic, Cream & Grapes £18.00

Chicken Milanese in Breadcrumbs with Spaghetti Pomodoro £18.00

Roy’s Cheeseburger with Cheddar, Smoked Bacon, Tomatoes, Lettuce & Chunky Chips £15.00

Grilled Chicken Burger with Cheddar, Smoked Bacon, Tomatoes, Lettuce & Chunky Chips £15.00

Steaks

Sirloin£24.00

Ribeye £27.00

Seafood

Wild British Seabass Fillets with Garlic Butter (sauce on the side)£19.00

Cornish Rainbow Trout Fillet with Butter & Almonds (sauce on the side)£19.00

Wild British Monkfish cooked in White Wine with a Mushroom, Garlic & Cream Sauce £20.00

King Prawns Cooked in a Garlic, Saffron & Butter Sauce£19.00

Sides

Sauté Potatoes£4.00

Mixed Salad£4.00

Chunky Chips£4.00

Tenderstem Broccoli£4.00

Fried Zucchini£4.00

Peas£4.00

Green Beans£4.00

Tomato, Rocket & Parmesan Salad£4.00

Desserts

Daily Choice of Homemade Desserts£8.00

Ice Cream (Two Scoops)£4.00

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