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CORE by Clare Smyth, London,
Award-winning

CORE by Clare Smyth

4.9
4.9
3584 Reviews
£41 and over
British

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2 people
19:00
Booked 25 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Fancy
  • Great for fine wines
Chef Clare Smyth’s first restaurant, Core by Clare Smyth, opened its doors August 2017.

Located in London’s Notting Hill at 92 Kensington Park Road, Core by Clare Smyth is a modern fine dining restaurant with a strong British ethos, in an elegant, relaxed interior.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    £41 and over
  • Cuisines
    British, Contemporary European, Contemporary French
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Sat 18:30–22:00 Thu–Sat 12:00–14:15
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Jacket Preferred
  • Executive Chef
    Clare Smyth
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN 3 Stars 2023
    2. World's 50 Best #71 2023
  • Area
    Notting Hill
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    52-452 Bus lines, Stop: Stanley Gardens8 minutes walk from Notting Hill Gate Station
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 3,584 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • West London

    Best Ambience

  • West London

    Innovative

  • West London

    Great for fine wines

  • West London

    Good for special occasions

  • West London

    British

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
CORE by Clare Smyth offers an unforgettable dining experience, blending "sublime" food with "exquisite" service in a "relaxed yet refined" ambiance. Guests rave about the "beautifully presented dishes" and the "incredible flavors." The attention to detail and the personal touch from Clare Smyth herself make it a "must-visit" for any culinary enthusiast.
3,584 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Charlotte4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A culinary experience like no other. Thank you for your hospitality. Jeff & Christy

    1 person found this helpful

  2. Kraus

    London6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Good food and having good time there! Even though in between that we have some miscommunication about the food, they quickly react and gives us extra one to make it up for it... I sure will visit again!

    1 person found this helpful

  3. OpenTable Diner

    Cumbria2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lunch at Core was a wonderful experience. The food, service and ambience were outstanding! We will return!

    1 person found this helpful

  4. Jennifer VIP

    London24 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    AMAZING! BY far THE best in London! Definitely worth a visit as the whole experience - food, service and ambiance are outstanding! Thank you!

    1 person found this helpful

  5. Stacey

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A thoroughly enjoyable dining experience, exceptional food and well executed service. Thank you x

    1 person found this helpful

  6. Guillermo

    Montreal7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 15 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Phenomenal experience. Fantastic food, incredible service and beautiful place. Seeing the kitchen in action was outstanding.

    1 person found this helpful

  7. Giovanni VIP

    Birmingham1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 15 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The best!! We sat at the chefs table. Thank you! Just amazing to watch the team at work. The food was exquisite, with such attention to detail. They accommodated all of our allergies/ dislikes, and even produced a special menu for one of our party. Service was also 1st rate from the minute we arrived for pre drinks at Whiskey & Seaweed (thanks Vincenzo) to saying goodbye at the end. I wish we knew all of their names, but a special call out to Ayesha. She brought both professionalism and humour to the table in spades. Lovely to see Clare and Jonny at the pass, bringing such calmness to everything that was happening in the kitchen. Absolutely 5 stars. A spectacular evening!!

    1 person found this helpful

  8. George

    London3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 13 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Most enjoyable meal we have ever eaten, every dish on the core classics tasting menu was fantastic.

    1 person found this helpful

  9. ROY

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 12 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service and food. Really like the environment as well.

    1 person found this helpful

  10. chris VIP

    Charlotte1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 12 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible dining experience. So memorable and unique in a setting both elegant and comfortable. Staff was cordial and knowledgeable. Wonderful.

    1 person found this helpful

FAQs

CORE by Clare Smyth is rated 4.9 stars by 3584 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 25 times today
Google Map for CORE by Clare Smyth

92 Kensington Park Road, London, W11 2PN

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN 3 Stars 2023
    2. World's 50 Best #71 2023
  • Area
    Notting Hill
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Sat 18:30–22:00 Thu–Sat 12:00–14:15
  • Price
    £41 and over
  • Cuisines
    British, Contemporary European, Contemporary French
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Jacket Preferred
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    52-452 Bus lines, Stop: Stanley Gardens8 minutes walk from Notting Hill Gate Station
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Clare Smyth
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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