Number Twelve

Searching for somewhere a bit different for myself and two friends to have dinner in the King's Cross area of London I came across Number Twelve. We were pleasantly surprised by the mouth-watering menu and attentive yet unintrusive service. The food lived up to expectations and was delicious, and although somewhat on the pricey side, and perhaps a little lacking in atmosphere there's little to disappoint here. Well worth a try.

The food was par, but not beyond; although the dishes lacked flair, they were well executed. With regard to service, the staff were mostly inattentive, although the at-table service by our waiter was good. Unfortunately, it seemed that they did not wish for me to pay, it took so long to get the bill after we had requested it. The restaurant and toilets were also freezing cold, which is inexcusable. Overall, the meal was not worth the money and I would not consider dining here again.

Finding a good restaurant around Euston is not easy. Chains with dependable low-priced food in noisy surroundings proliferate. We went to Twelve in search of something different, a quiet and tasteful venue, in which we were not disappointed. The food did disappoint. Main courses were served at tepid temperature, rather bland, and the ingredients did not seem overly fresh. The bread and olive oil were both of indifferent quality. We won't be rushing back.