Artichoke Restaurant

Welcome to the Artichoke, the most acclaimed restaurant in Old Amersham, Buckinghamshire, The Good Food Guide’s Best New Entry 2011, a rising star in the Michelin Guide for 2011 and was extremely proud to be named the AA Restaurant of the Year for England 2013/2014 and awarded Three Rosettes. Currently listed 28th in the Good Food Guide’s Top 50 UK Restaurants for 2015 with a Cooking Score of 7/10 and listed 6th in UK’s Best Restaurant BMW Square Meal 2015.

Situated in the heart of the beautiful old town of Amersham, the team at Artichoke strives to give the best possible restaurant experience. The Artichoke offers three dining areas including a Private Dining Room with its own wine cellar, the Kitchen Dining Room with an Open Kitchen, ‘Chefs’ Tables, and the Garden Room, with a view onto a botanical ‘living wall’ of herbs.

Laurie’s innovative cooking showcases well sourced ingredients, using highly dedicated producers, changing with the seasons. The Open Kitchen with its willow resin screen offers the opportunity to experience the culinary theatre of the Pass. The collection of expressive menus include an approachable set lunch, intriguing five and six course lunch tastings and an artisan seven course tasting featuring highlights of the main menu. Dishes focus on flavour, presentation and taste combinations, often inspired by time spent with Rene Redzepi at the legendary Noma during the enforced closure.

The notable wine list features forward thinking winemakers and local ales with all tasting menus offering eclectic wine pairings, chosen by Restaurant Manager/Sommelier Matteo Scaccabarozzi, combined with the open Pass and the ultimate Chefs Tables, the Artichoke offers a unique fine dining experience.

“Exemplary… I advise visiting before you can't get a table at all. If necessary, move into the neighbourhood” – The Independent

“The Artichoke is one of my best discoveries in the last five years” – Raymond Blanc