L artista and The Florist Watford were among businesses thrilled to be able to welcome customers back inside. Watford pubs and businesses have voiced their delight at finally being able to host people inside after lockdown restrictions eased. Today s step saw indoor dining and leisure return for the first time this year - with local shoppers wasting no time diving into the town s eateries. Among those overjoyed to fully welcome back customers was Franco Malanga, manager at L artista in High Street. He told the Observer: We are so excited to have people back inside the restaurant. We have seen people so happy to come and enjoy the food inside.