The Artichoke
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"Dazzling modern cooking in Amersham old town."
Overview
In the centre of the picturesque town of Amersham, The Artichoke has set a regional standard for high-impact, modern cooking delivered with gusto in an atmosphere enhanced by views of the kitchen pass. Chef patron Laurie Gear offers a variety of enticing menus that will suit everyone. The Chiltern black ale bread with cultured butter is an unmissable intro to what’s to follow. Start with Benson pork belly, fennel salad, wild garlic and herb powder with fennel jam, and move on to line-caught Cornish seabass, crushed Jersey Royals, sea herbs and dashi tea.
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Ratings & awards
3 Rosette Award for Culinary Excellence
AA Notable Wine List
Our inspector loves...
Ideal location - In the heart of the beautiful old town of Amersham; calming and historical.
Tempting menus - A variety of menus to appeal to everyone.
Wine and dine - The wine list is complied and managed by the resident Sommelier.
Excellent service - A warm welcome coupled with a professional service awaits everyone.
Parking - A public car park is located a short walk away.
Features
- Facilities
- Seats: 42
- Private dining available
- Food and Drink
- Wines over £30: 235
- Wines by the glass: 14
About the area
Buckinghamshire is a land of glorious beech trees, wide views and imposing country houses, such as Stowe and Waddesdon Manor, set amid sumptuous gardens and dignified parkland. The Vale of Aylesbury is a vast playground for leisure seekers, and rising above it are the Chiltern Hills, a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty where you can also find the woodland rides of Burnham Beeches
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