Beware Unfair £200 Cancellation Charges and Shifting Rules…read more I booked a table for 4 at The Artichoke and had to cancel with 30 hours' notice due to illness in our party. Despite giving more than a day's notice and trying to negotiate in good faith, I was immediately charged £200. The restaurant first insisted the charge was non-refundable under their terms. After much persistence, they offered to reduce it to £100 if my partner and I still dined. Then they said the £200 could be used as credit towards a future meal for two -- only to later email me stating it could only be redeemed against another table for four. This inconsistent and heavy-handed approach left me with no confidence in their integrity. I cancelled outright -- with no intention of ever returning. For a restaurant that trades on reputation, I was shocked at how rigid and unhelpful they were. If you're considering booking here, be aware: fall ill, cancel, or try to reason with them, and you may find yourself £200 out of pocket and treated without flexibility or fairness.

This is the first Michelin star restaurant we tasted during this London trip. It's sitting on the…read morequiet street of historic city of Armersham. Food and service are good, especially the guy serve the wine. The only place we were not satisfied was the very noisy party upstairs, more like a bar instead of a Michelin star restaurant. The chicken is a little bit salty. Other than that, we were happy and enjoyed the dinner, especially the Chardonnay from England.

An overall enjoyable late lunch / early dinner in the nice hamlet of Amersham. The food was fresh,…read morepresented nicely, and well portioned. Good value overall, with Sunday Roast having excellent flavour. Both the beef and pork were quite tasty, with the potatoes and veg being particular stars of the plate. Nice starter with avocado and feta, and a pleasing cheese plate for pudding. Highly recommended for a filing meal should you find yourself in Amersham for a weekend holiday.

Great restaurant. We had the £20 lunch two course set menu. It was fantastic and super value…read more Mussels to start, perfectly cooked in a lovely white wine & leek broth. I had the pork belly with all the trimmings. Again absolutely perfect, with the best pork crackling in the world. Staff are friendly and I enjoyed the service. Nice vibe, smart but not overly formal. A stand out meal for me and I will come back if I get the chance. Check out my pics, it tasted as good as it looked.

This is my second time dropping in for a meal with no reservation. Despite arriving 10 minutes…read morebefore the kitchen opens and a restaurant which is absolutely empty I'm told that they are full and I can't be accommodated with a table. This is mildly annoying given the above, but I'm told by a very charming bar tender that they will serve the full menu in the pub side. This is good news. Where as the restaurant appears sterile, the pub side has a bit more charm. I order the salmon accompanied by a salsa of gin & tonic celery and capers and order a side of greens. The salmon is cooked to PERFECTION and the celery/caper salsa is a revelation. A tad sweet, very fresh, with a satisfying crunch and a tart and salty finish. I'm extremely impressed by the greens, which are a melange of brocoli rabe and green beans which still are croquant and have a wholesome spring garden taste. On the whole Hawkyns is supercilious, but the food IS excellent.

Mine is a review of two halves. I would give the food 3 - 4 stars. It was good but the portions (in…read moreparticular the starters were small). Deserts were a real let down. They were quite odd, a little childish even and no chocolate option at all. The solid 4 stars were for the waitresses who were excellent. Very friendly and efficient.

The Pomeroy Inn was one of those places that I'd always driven past but never actually tried…read more However, I can now finally say that it is well worth a visit. The interior of the pub is a sort of cross between traditional English pub and restaurant -- and the servers are friendly and efficient. On Tuesdays and Wednesdays they offer a set menu of £22 for two courses or £26 for three, with a variety of dishes on offer just on this menu. Some of these have the option to upgrade, and it was of this that I availed myself. I opted for the fresh scallops to start, and these were delightful! Served with chorizo and edible flowers, the smokiness of the scallops was beautiful. For mains, I chose a Wagyu burger and topped it with grilled halloumi, served with sweet potato fries and onion rings. The burger was cooked slightly medium rare which kept its meatiness intact, and the halloumi on top was an inspired addition. For dessert, a simple crème brûlée. Beautifully served with a strawberry on top and oat biscuits to the side, the vanilla cream in the dessert was one of the best I have ever tasted. All in all, this place is worth a visit. The prices aren't cheap, but nor are they expensive enough to leave you with an eye-watering check -- and the food is certainly worth the price!

Very intriguing mix of country-gastro-pub. From the menu to the decor to the staff you can tell…read morethat the Pomeroy is committed to creating a quality experience. The menu is eclectic touching on some pub classics (burger, steaks, fish and chips), to continental (pâte mousse) to American farm-to-table (pork belly) (they have Sierra Nevada on Tap!!!). I had the pâte to start and the pork belly with scallops for the main. Each course was well proportioned. The scallops were perfectly done but small. For the park belly I was expecting a pavé of pork belly confit. Instead i was served more of a pancetta roll (a little heavy on the pepper). The accompanying sides (brocoli and potatoes dauphinois) were excellent. The sauce was a perfect and didn't over power. Overall if your interested in a free-wheeling pub-night and want a homey cosy experience but aren't too concerned with a gourmet menu, keep going down the road to Little Chalfont and stop at the White Lion. If you want a more refined experience, but not too formal, the Pomeroy is a great spot. Definitely recommended. Plus the cocktails are quite good !

Absolutely great restaurant whith many plenty to offer!…read more Apricot is a turkish restaurant in Amersham, London. It is a little place in a little, remote are and it is still one of the best restaurants I have been to so far. The energy and love put in the food could not have been better. I did not only experience flavours I had never tasted before, but I also experienced a new sensation to turkish food. I can not say anything further than that I highly recommend this restaurant! Pro's: Amazing Food!!!!!!! Con's:s Bad location.

Excellent food and service. The house wines are good also. Altogether great fun and good value.read more

From the owner: We welcome you to our little corner of Istanbul in the heart of Little Chalfont. Istanbul has been…read moredescribed as the capital of the world, a natural hub for many civilisations and our restaurant has quickly become a buzzing hub for the community to enjoy our wonderful dishes. Our chefs have previously worked in Michelin star restaurants and have bought with them the high standards and skills required to create the unforgettable dishes we serve in Little Instanbul. Here we offer fresh, hot or cold meze starters which boast traditional flavours from across the Eastern Mediterranean to enjoy alongside our freshly baked home-made bread. Our delicious Mangal kebabs are home cooked to order on our traditional charcoal grill. To accompany your meal we have selected some of the owners' favourite Turkish wines, but if that's not to your taste we also offer the world famous Efes larger. The open plan style of Little Istanbul lends itself to a relaxed and sociable atmosphere, a perfect setting for family and friends to enjoy a meal together.

Great food, great ambiance, good service-highly recommend. Two fireplaces, cozy, Like everything…read moreabout this place!

Review posted Aug 2017. The food standards have continued to improve on each visit since the…read morecurrent management took the helm. Sunday lunch is bliss, even for the veggie.

Lovely cafe/restaurant in quaint and charming Amersham. Good coffee and excellent good. Watching no…read morethe chef prepare and lay out colourful salads, grilled peppers with garlic and roasted vegetables. Had a lime and ginger tea which was fresh limes and ginger - delicious. Friendly welcoming staff. Buzzy environment.

This is my favorite restaurant in Amersham. It's has a great mix of salads, sandwiches, and…read moreMediterranean-British appetizers. My favorite is the mixed salad plate where you can choose up to six different salads & vegetables. It's delicious & super healthy. After you finish your healthy lunch they have an incredible assortment of freshly made cakes & tarts. My favorite is the olive oil pistachio cake. It's set inside a very old building with seating inside & out.

Lovely food! This is definitely the place to go for a good…read morelunch. They have some really great deals like Two for One Tuesday : so you can get two burgers for the price of one. The price is very reasonable and the food came really quickly. The staff are really good at adapting to your requests and needs. Great place!

The White Lion in is an earnest pub, with a bit of a limited menu. The staff is excellent and good…read morenatured. The taps represent a fine variety of beer. Didn't look too closely at the wine menu. The menu is is predominated by pizzas, which look quite nice. Other than that there are a few pub staples, fish and chips, burger... etc. I had a very nice fish and chips with minted mashed peas.