What are the opening hours?

Tuesday 12pm - 1:45pm 6pm - 8:45pm Wednesday 12pm - 1:45pm 6pm - 8:45pm Thursday 12pm - 1:45pm 6pm - 8:45pm Friday 12pm - 1:45pm 6pm - 9:15pm Saturday 12pm - 1:30pm 6pm - 11:30pm

Artichoke Restaurant, 9 Market Square, Amersham (2026)

Name: Artichoke Restaurant
Address: 9 Market Square, Amersham, HP70DF, GB
Telephone: +441494726611
Price range: $$$$
Rating: 4.8

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. The Artichoke offers three dining areas including a Private Dining Room with its own w**e 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 w**e list features forward thinking w**emakers and local ales with all tasting menus offering eclectic w**e 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

14/09/2026

Join us for an incredible evening of delicious food and exceptional w**es

Nyetimber Tasting Dinner – Wednesday 23rd September 2026
Be a part of this unmissable dining experience and be ready to get blown away by the incredible quality and goodness of what are some of the most incredible sparkling w**es in the country – the prestigious Nyetimber(opens in new tab) Collection, in collaboration with our much-loved w**e partners at Liberty W**es.

The evening will begin with an English Sparkling reception, accompanied by seasonal snacks.

Guests will then be guided through a beautiful culinary journey with a bespoke Five-Course Tasting Menu where each course, crafted by Chef Patron Laurie, Head Chef Chris, and the kitchen team, is thoughtfully paired with a selection of distinguished english sparklings, from the quintessential British w**ery Nyetimber, including also a taste of the sublime 1086(opens in new tab), a w**e of ultimate rarity and refinement, that was England’s first ever prestige cuvée. An iconic expression of excellence, made for celebrating life’s most memorable moments.

To host the dinner with the Team at Artichoke there will be Sophie Robertson, Brand Ambassador of the w**ery who, throughout the evening, will introduce each cuvée to discover the stories behind them and insight into the house’s rich heritage and craftsmanship.

With a strictly limited number of places available, early reservation is highly recommended to secure your place at this special occasion.

Sample Menu

snacks on arrival accompanied by Nyetimber Classic Cuvee, NV

chiltern black ale bread
whipped butter

dorset blue lobster
lobster bisque sauce
blanc de blanc, nyetimber, west sussex, 2017, england
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line caught cornish fillet of seabass
spaghetti of autumn vegetables, brown butter hollandaise
tillington single vineyard, nyetimber, west sussex, 2016, england
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stokenchurch farm duck breast
beetroot puree, salt baked beetroot, poached blackberries, fondant potato, duck sauce
1086 rose, nyetimber, west sussex, 2013, england
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black mission fig
fig leaf mousse
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sarratt orchard apple galette
meadow sweet pastry cream, pink apple sorbet
cuvee cherie, nyetimber, west sussex, nv, england

Wednesday 23rd September
£175.00 per person
Inclusive of English Sparkling W**e reception with seasonal snacks
Five course bespoke Tasting Menu
English sparkling w**e pairing

Two arrival times available at 6.45pm and 7.15pm

Reserve Now!

Please note, a 50% deposit per person is kindly requested to hold all reservations, which will be deducted from your bill.

*Unfortunately on this occasion we are unable to accommodate for vegan or dairy free dietaries*

06/06/2026

Dear Friends,

Celebrating English W**es
Summer Exclusive Offer

To celebrate English W**es for the month of June, we invite you to enjoy our Tasting Menu or Lunch Tasting Menu with a complimentary glass of Nyetimber Classic Cuvée upon arrival.

The signature w**e of Nyetimber, West Sussex, is a classic blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier grapes, pale gold, refined and elegant with a great combination of intensity, delicacy, and length.
Toasty, spicy, and complex aromas showing wonderful development after more than three years on lees in the cellar, offering notes of baked apple, honey, almond and pastry complemented by delicate bubbles and a long, refreshing finish. A true expression of English sparkling w**e and the perfect accompaniment to our seasonal tasting menus!

We are also delighted to feature some the Nyetimber collection of exclusive cuvées on our w**e list for the summer, offering guests the opportunity to explore some of England’s most celebrated sparkling w**es

**Offer available for Lunch and Dinner Wednesday to Friday
for new reservations only
and for parties up to 4 guests, until the end of June 2026.

Please mention 'English Sparkle' when booking this offer
This offer is subject to availability

Reserve your spot now!

08/05/2026

Dear friends,

With May comes longer, brighter days and a renewed seasonal energy.

In the kitchen, fresh, delicate produce defines the moment: vibrant flavours, bright colours, and newly harvested ingredients shaping dishes that capture the essence of May.

Fresh new spring produce - tender courgettes, sweet peas and broad beans, aromatic wild garlic, the first Jersey Royal potatoes, and fragrant herbs mint, fennel, chervil, and tarragon all come to life.

Seasonal changes to our menus include Devon smoked eel with baby beetroot, apple purée, pickled mooli, buckwheat, and radish cress; and courgette flower with honey vinaigrette, green and yellow courgettes, borlotti beans, nettle pesto, and King's Rock cheese.

Also featured is the locally sourced pork belly from Benson, Oxfordshire, with fennel salad, wild garlic, herb powder, and fennel jam, paired with Habla Rita - an intense yet elegant Provençal w**e with a delicate peach-skin nuance.

For mains, enjoy our line-caught Cornish seabass with crushed Jersey Royals, sea herbs, and dashi tea; or rose veal loin with St George mushrooms, mushroom sauce, spinach purée, cep ketchup, and roasted sweetbread, paired with Givry 1er Cru “Le Pied du Clou” by Domaine François Lumpp - its ruby colour and complex fruity, woody notes perfectly complement the dish.

Mark the arrival of May with us - we are thrilled to announce the return of our Magical May Lunch Offer!

For a wonderful opportunity to enjoy a spring time leisurely lunch date or a gathering of friends, colleagues, and family, throughout the month at lunchtime, alongside our much-loved Lunch Tasting Menu and Tasting Menu, we invite you to enjoy our Set Lunch Menu at the exceptional price of £49 per person (usually £65).

Sample Menu

courgette velouté
nettle pesto
or
beetroot salad
baby beetroot, apple puree, pickled mouli, buckwheat, radish cress, horseradish cream
974 viognier, chateau pesquie, 2024, france / real drinks sparkling tea, dry

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roast stone bass
crushed jersey royal potatoes, sea herbs, brown butter
or
confit leg of adlington english label special reserve chicken lettuce puree, braised baby gem
russian river valley chardonnay, buehler vineyards, sonoma county, 2022, usa / nooh rosé, château la coste, provence

~
selection of British cheeses accompanying condiments and crackers
(as a dessert £8.50 supplement, as an additional course £16.50)

~

vanilla rice pudding
apricot compote, smoked almonds
or
english strawberries
poached strawberries, strawberry sorbet, shortbread
apasionado, jose pariente, rueda, 2023, spain / strawberry sour

three courses £49.00*
when mentioning "May Lunch Offer"

£35.00 optional w**e flight ~ £25.00 optional non-alcoholic pairing

*Please mention "May Lunch Offer" at the time of booking to make the most of this offer. Offer available at lunchtime on Thursday and Friday, for parties up to 4 guests until the end of May.
Excludes Saturday lunch.

Reserve your table at the Artichoke!

01/05/2026

Dear friends,

We welcome May in Old Amersham as the clematis comes into bloom, the elderflower begins to blossom, wild garlic scents the air, and the countryside grows ever more vibrant and green.

Celebrate the season with our Spring Lunch Offer, and discover our seasonal drinks collection. The Elderflower Fizz, available as both a cocktail and a mocktail, is light, botanical, and elegantly refreshing, while the Strawberry Sour is bright, lively, and irresistibly moreish — one is seldom quite enough!
For something truly distinctive, try our Earl of Passion Iced Tea — the perfect answer to a warm spring afternoon.
With rosé season just around the corner, enjoy the Cru Classé Côtes de Provence “Symphonie” from Château Sainte Marguerite: elegant and expressive, with refined aromas and beautifully balanced freshness.

With the May holidays upon us, join us for a spring gathering, early supper or dinner and savour the flavours of the season.
Choose from our three-course Artichoke Menu
(avaialable Wednesday/Thursday evening £85 and Friday evenings £95) or indulge in our Tasting Menu reated to celebrate the very best of spring.

Enhance your experience with a carefully matched w**e flight, or a crafted soft beverage pairing and finish with British artisan cheeses, with condiments and handmade crackers.

Alongside our seasonal drinks, our extensive w**e collection has been refreshed, and we invite you to explore our updated w**e list.

We look forward to welcoming you this May!

Address

9 Market Square
Amersham
HP70DF

Opening Hours

Tuesday	12pm - 1:45pm
	6pm - 8:45pm
Wednesday	12pm - 1:45pm
	6pm - 8:45pm
Thursday	12pm - 1:45pm
	6pm - 8:45pm
Friday	12pm - 1:45pm
	6pm - 9:15pm
Saturday	12pm - 1:30pm
	6pm - 11:30pm

Telephone

+441494726611

Website

http://www.artichokerestaurant.co.uk/home.htm

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