Bistro Twelve Twenty

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  ·today

  “We had such a lovely afternoon here! The food and service were both absolutely OUTSTANDING! The restaurant has a warm feel, but I thought the atmosphere could do with a little something extra. It’s hard to put my finger on it, but perhaps some brighter artwork, a little more character and comfier chairs would really bring the space to life. It’s a real gem of a restaurant, and we’ll definitely be back!”

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  marianne klien

  ·2 days ago

  “Fantastic lunch here yesterday. Very innovative and creative small plates which were absolutely delicious and stunningly presented. Friendly and efficient service and overall a very positive experience - we will be back!”

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  Sam Meldrum

  ·1 week ago

  “★★★★★ Outstanding food and exceptional service – even in adversity! We love Bistro Twenty Twelve, and today's lunch reminded us why! We arrived at 12:30 and placed our order, only for the power to go off at 12:45 for the whole of old Amersham high street. By 12:55 it was clear that it wasn't coming back any time soon! What followed was a masterclass in how to handle adversity. The staff were absolutely exemplary – calm, cheerful, resourceful and determined to make sure everyone still had a wonderful experience. Chef Mark quickly adapted the menu to what could be prepared without power, carefully accommodated everyone's dietary requirements, and somehow still produced absolutely amazing food! It's easy to deliver great hospitality when everything goes to plan. The real test is how you respond when things go wrong, and today the whole team were a class above. Fantastic food, wonderful people and a genuinely special place. We will definitely be back. Highly recommended!”

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  Damien O'Brien

  ·1 month ago

  “Food was absolutely fantastic. Went as a group of 5, we done the small plates sharing option, tried every dish on the main menu. Every dish was done differently with homemade sauces. I love trying new restaurants and different foods but this was a completely a different experience. Some of the nicest food I have tried. We had a couple of fussy eaters who usually dont deviate of the norm but they were gobsmacked how nice the different dishes were. Everything was perfect from a dining experience, atmosphere was lovely & relaxed, service was excellent. Couldn't recommend enough and cant wait to go back.”

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  Nicki Monro

  ·1 month ago

  “A meal here is a joy! Sadly we don't live locally but it's a special treat when we visit. The chef is innovative, the food is cooked to perfection and beautifully served. We were looked after by two delightful ladies and the whole experience was wonderful. We have no hesitation in recommending this fabulous eaterie :0)”

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  Jennifer Smith

  ·1 month ago

  “Delicious food but the standout was the wine. Had a selection and the orange wine and south African red were amazing. Also ate vegetarian menu which was tasty.”

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  DealfourVin

  ·1 month ago

  “Simply delicious in a very cosy environment. Lovely food and lovely service. Not a huge menu but they serve is creative and delicious. The chips are the best i have had.”

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  Kate Roe

  ·1 month ago

  “A real hidden gem in Old Amersham. I nearly walked straight past Bistro Twelve Twenty as it’s so discreet from the street, but what a find. The setting inside is calm and welcoming, the staff attentive and the service efficient without ever feeling rushed. I started with the homemade sourdough with sesame and local honey butter, followed by the braised beef tagliolini with basil and caramelised crumb. Both were excellent, but the tagliolini was genuinely spectacular — beautifully cooked and absolutely packed with flavour. I finished with the Yarlington cheese, crackers and chutney, accompanied by a very good glass of low tannins red (the description of each wine was for once helpful rather than cryptic). I eat out regularly and it’s unusual for somewhere to exceed my expectations quite so completely. Excellent cooking, thoughtful service and remarkably good value for food of this standard. I will most definitely be back.”

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  Lottie Lambert

  ·1 month ago

  “I used an app to find this place after it checked my remaining calories via a photo. The roasted carrots with pecans were low calorie and tasty. It was a good light option for me. The restaurant is quite comfortable.”

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  Sam McMahon

  ·2 months ago

  “Thoroughly treated to the most delicious food. Bistro Twelve Twenty was the perfect place to celebrate our first wedding anniversary. The staff made us feel very welcome and special, the ambiance felt intimate and the food was unbelievable! I couldn't recommend a better place to feel special and taste perfection. Thank you to Mark and Keira! We'll be back again to explore the rest of the menu - Sam & Willow”

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