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CORE by Clare Smyth, London,
Award-winning

CORE by Clare Smyth

4.8
4.8
3534 Reviews
£41 and over
British

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2 people
19:00
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Booked 35 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.

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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
    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 Gardens8 minutes walk from Notting Hill Gate Station
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Valentine's Day Lunch

    £285.00 per person

    Prepaid

    14 Feb 2025 only
    Celebrate the Valentine's day by enjoying a special menu, highlighting the best seasonal ingredients, created by Chef Clare Smyth. Our regular menus will not be available. The price does not include any beverages or service charge.
    Valentine's Day Lunch photo
  • Valentine's Day Dinner

    £325.00 per person

    Prepaid

    14 Feb 2025 only
    Celebrate the Valentine's day by enjoying a special menu, highlighting the best seasonal ingredients, created by Chef Clare Smyth. Our regular menus will not be available. The price does not include any beverages or service charge.
    Valentine's Day Dinner photo

What 3,534 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • London

    British

  • 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 a "truly unforgettable dining experience" with exceptional British cuisine that elevates humble ingredients to "extraordinary" heights. The ambiance is "warm and inviting," complemented by "impeccable" service. While some mention rushed service, the "phenomenal food" and Clare Smyth's presence leave a lasting impression. Perfect for special occasions.
3,534 Reviews
  1. Tara

    Cumbria

    24 reviews

    4.0

    24 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was extremely flavoursome. A couple of dishes were not to our personal taste. It was a little bizarre that as we ate each treat from the kitchen the associated crockery was cleared which meant this was done whilst we were eating and just relaxing at our table. I’ve never seen so many staff in an establishment that size, suffice to say they were extremely attentive although I’d rather not be chaperoned to the restrooms(?) Overall a lovely experience and happy to have done it.

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  2. Christopher

    Seattle

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Perfect. That’s all that can be said about our experience.

    1 person found this helpful

  3. Scott

    Gloucestershire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic from start to finish. Would do again….

    1 person found this helpful

  4. Karlene

    VIP

    New York City

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Every aspects was impeccable, from the moment you sat down to the service and of course the food. Visiting just once is simple not enough.

    1 person found this helpful

  5. Asli

    VIP

    London

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Each plate is a work of art, demonstrating exceptional skill, creativity, and attention to detail. The wine pairing at Core is an absolute delight, elevating the dining experience to new heights. The sommelier team demonstrates extensive knowledge and passion, expertly matching each course with wines that complement and enhance the flavors of the food. From rare vintages to lesser-known gems, the wine selection is thoughtfully curated to provide a perfect harmony with Chef Smyth’s creations. The staff at Core are a true pleasure to interact with, embodying professionalism, warmth, and genuine enthusiasm for the dining experience they provide. Their attentiveness and knowledge of the menu and wine list are impressive, contributing significantly to the overall enjoyment of the meal.

    1 person found this helpful

  6. mark

    London

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A fantastic and awesome experience. Expectations were high, the reality even better. The food was brilliant - ingenious, full of complex flavours, wonderful on the eye. So creative. The staff were amazing - first class service, so caring, so well informed, just 5 star. The chefs were also amazing under the watchful eye of Johnny, Nick was professionalism incarnate and so young. The teamwork was like watching a ballet, poetry in motion. We will be back. Reputation fully justified in our humble opinion.

    1 person found this helpful

  7. Nicholas

    VIP

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous restaurant, food, atmosphere. Hats off to the service too which was impeccable! Wined and dined all over the world but this was one of the best ever!

    1 person found this helpful

  8. Nigel

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible dinner, superbly attentive staff, food was spectacular and an excellent and engaging sommelier. A fabulous, tailored, experience noticeably superior

    1 person found this helpful

  9. Anna

    VIP

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The best restaurant in the whole of london! My second time there and I will keep coming back

    1 person found this helpful

  10. Carl

    Dubai

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 18 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely outstanding restaurant and a perfectly balanced meal. Loved everything about this place from the music in the bar to the relaxed atmosphere in the restaurant, a truly special experience. We went for a family special occasion and core did everything to make this even more special and memorable. The best fine dining experience I have had.

    1 person found this helpful

FAQs

CORE by Clare Smyth is rated 4.8 stars by 3534 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Find next available

At the moment, there's no online availability within 2.5 hours of your request. Do you have another time in mind?

Booked 35 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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