Number Twelve

£30 - £60 / Italian, British, European, Vegetarian options

12 Upper Woburn Pl, London

Opening hours

7AM-9:30PM

Sunday 7AM-9:30PM
Monday 7AM-9:30PM
Tuesday 7AM-9:30PM
Wednesday 7AM-9:30PM
Thursday 7AM-9:30PM
Friday 7AM-9:30PM
Saturday 7AM-9:30PM

Cozy Vibes and Swift Service Delight

Tucked just a brisk five-minute walk from Euston Station, the Ambassadors Hotel Restaurant gleams as a surprising jewel within London's dining scene, opulently offset by the understated calm of Bloomsbury. Elegantly enveloped in a cozy and friendly atmosphere, it breathes comfort rather than flamboyance—a sanctuary for hosting intimate dinners or lively special celebrations. Most compellingly, you are greeted by an unpretentious vibrancy, complemented with a menu that includes fresh pastas, indulgent risottos, and notable steak offerings, each cooked deftly to an appreciative hush at your table.

However, the heart of this establishment undoubtedly lies in its dedication to impeccable service. While sporadic reviews hint at service inconsistencies, the majority narrative vividly emphasizes the staff's warmth and professionalism—a chorus led by servers described as attentive and well-poised under the bustling demands of service. Reciting tales of exemplary customer care, diners commonly find themselves returning for the way waiters make intricacies of occasion—be it a birthday code-written into chocolate or seamless accommodation for special needs—feel ingeniously executed. The whispering tones of classy background music set against the quintessential ritual of afternoon tea elevate the locale into an experience worth savoring—and in Gold's Cradled Voice of Emphatic Honesty—you might indeed say it's not all afternoon teas and fish suppers that guarantee such relaxed refinement. — Audrey Al Dente