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CORE by Clare Smyth, London,
Award-winning

CORE by Clare Smyth

4.9
4.9
3462 Reviews
£41 and over
British

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2 people
19:00
Booked 22 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for fine wines
  • Fancy
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.

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
    020 3937 5086
  • 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 Gardens<br />8 minutes walk from Notting Hill Gate Station
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Festive Season

    £291.50 per person

    Prepaid

    28 Dec 2024 - 30 Dec 2024
    Enjoy our special festive tasting menu, highlighting the best seasonal ingredients, created by Chef Clare Smyth. Our regular menus will not be available at this time.
    Festive Season photo

What 3,462 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
  • 4.6Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • London

    British

  • West London

    Best Food

  • 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 "exceptional" fine dining with "amazing" cuisine, impeccable service, and a "beautiful" setting. Diners rave about standout dishes like the "Potato and Roe" and the "classic tasting menu." The experience is "outstanding" from start to finish, with attentive staff and a welcoming atmosphere that make it a must-visit destination for food enthusiasts.

3,462 Reviews
  1. Justin

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely perfect! What an incredible restaurant!

    1 person found this helpful

  2. Jade

    London

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    We we’re a table of 4 and we had 3 season menu’s and one classic menu, we had the most fabulous food, we enjoyed every single dish that came out. However we were getting very annoyed by the service. We felt as if we had to be rushed and during a meal it is very unsatisfying to have staff remove an empty glass. We felt as if the staff were waiting to do anything and eyeballing the second we put down a knife or fork. We understand that everything is time sensitive, but we had no chance of even dipping bread in the sauces, because the plates were taken away the very next second. We ate very slow so we had the chance to finish the wine paired to the dish, otherwise we would’ve eaten a 7 course meal in an hour. So as the food was excellent, the service could be little calmed down, so diners can finish their glass of wine without it being taken away the second they think its empty while eating. We do recommend this restaurant as it was so delicious, only we do recommend telling the service staff to take their time. Thank you so much for a great experience

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  3. Sunil

    London

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was a flawless experience. The setting is intimate and elegant, and we were made to feel at home immediately with the friendly greetings and impeccable service. The food was amazing from beginning to end and we ate every dish in the Core Classics tasting menu with relish. The cooking is so precise and we could taste so many ingredients coming through with every bite. Perfect in every way!

    1 person found this helpful

  4. Jurgen

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Top experience as always. Delicate flavours in full harmony. Efficient and friendly service under the guidance of Rob Rose. You will not be disappointed.

    1 person found this helpful

  5. Noel

    Edinburgh

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 14 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    New favourite restaurant, food and service was excellent. We had the seasonal menu with the wine flight and was exceptional.

    1 person found this helpful

  6. Chris

    London

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 14 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful experience from the moment we stepped over the threshold, the best restaurant in London, thank you!

    1 person found this helpful

  7. Jake

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 12 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely incredible food, super friendly staff and an amazing passion for the dishes that they serve.

    1 person found this helpful

  8. Tin

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 9 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    V good overall experience, good food n service n ambience.

    1 person found this helpful

  9. Tom

    Yorkshire

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 8 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding dining experience. Incredible food, fantastic staff, a truly wonderful afternoon. Core is a must visit.

    1 person found this helpful

  10. Anum

    London

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely experience, really enjoyed the lunch. The main course was slightly underwhelming from the a la carte but that could be our choices. Starters and amuse was amazing. Some of the desserts were out of this world - the malteser inspired was WOW. Rushed in the end, the cheque was provided without asking and then payment as well before viewing the bill. We were then led out before completing our coffee, so was a bit rushed at 2.15 hours - aside from this the service was immaculate and haven’t seen better.

    1 person found this helpful

FAQs

CORE by Clare Smyth is rated 4.9 stars by 3462 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 22 times today
Experiences are available.
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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