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Jalpari - Hand dived pan-seared scallops. - Essence at the Pantiles by Atul Kochhar, Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Essence at the Pantiles by Atul Kochhar

4.5
4.5
406 Reviews
£26 to £40
Indian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 15 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Good for groups
Essence by Atul Kochhar has opened at The Pantiles this winter. The two time Micheline Star Chef has created a unique menu for this beautiful restaurant. Register your interest for events and news.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Indian
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Fri 12:00–14:30 Mon–Fri 17:30–22:00 Sat 12:00–22:30 Sun 12:00–15:30 Sun 17:30–21:00
  • Phone number
    01892 614411
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Atul Kochhar
  • Private party facilities
    Whether you want to celebrate a birthday, an anniversary, a baby shower, small wedding receptions or corporate events we have the right space for you. Private, with balcony views and private bar.
  • Private party contact
    Bibi Roy: 01892 614411
  • Area
    Tunbridge Wells
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Festive Tasting Menus

    £59.95 - £124.95 per person

    15 Nov 2024 - 31 Dec 2024
    Enjoy our best menu yet with the optional Wine Pairing. 5 or 7 Course Tasting Menu available any day any time of the week until end of December. These Menus have been specially curated to celebrate the upcoming Festive Season. Come and celebrate with us and enjoy them for a limited time only!
    Festive Tasting Menus photo
  • Weekday Set Menu

    £24.00 - £28.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Enjoy a 2/3 Course Weekday Lunch Set Menu curated by Atul Kochhar, Monday to Friday between 12pm to 2.30pm.
    Weekday Set Menu photo
  • Weekend Lunch Set Menu

    £28.00 - £32.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Enjoy our delicious food with our Lunch Set Menu on Weekends only. Saturday lunch time runs from 12pm to 3.30pm and Sunday from 12 to 2.30pm.
    Weekend Lunch Set Menu photo

What 406 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Kent

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Tunbridge Wells

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Essence at the Pantiles by Atul Kochhar offers an exceptional dining experience with "amazing food," "outstanding service," and a "lovely ambience." The menu showcases exquisite Indian flavors, including a sublime vegetarian tasting menu. Diners praise the attentive staff and refined atmosphere, making it perfect for special occasions.

406 Reviews
  1. Andrew

    Kent

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Welcoming and effective staff. Food choices were excellent. We had the seafood curry and a lamb curry. I would have liked more roasted potato but that was a minor issue. The house Bordeaux was well priced and delicious. We would definitely recommend this restaurant for a couple or foursome. Possibly not a group booking for us due to the price. We will be returning

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  2. John

    London

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good food/staff & atmosphere We will return Well worth a visit

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  3. Judi

    London

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely experience to celebrate a friend's birthday who had connections with Shimla in India

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  4. Charlotte

    Kent

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Delicious 7 course tasting menu and couldn't fault the service. Only annoyance was the volume of other guests. The acoustics need looking at.

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  5. James

    Kent

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 22 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent food and service. A special event destination for us

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  6. Tracey

    London

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 22 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous service and delicious food. Always a lovely treat. The frozen lychee margarita was just as good as it looked. Food was tasty and beautifully presented, the staff are truly lovely and make you feel so welcome. We had the al a carte menu and every dish was a joy. Looking forward to our next visit.

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  7. Diana

    Las Vegas

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on 20 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really enjoyed our dinner at Essence. Staff are very lovely. They honoured my free TN card Prosecco too! Thank you.

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  8. Libby

    London

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    6 of us dined as a belated birthday lunch. When we had to move the lunch from the birthday to 2 weeks later, the team could not have been more accommodating. Absolutely delicious food and cocktails. Wonderful service. Delightful surroundings. We'll be back soon.

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  9. Denise

    London

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The vegetables dishes were fabulous, slightly disappointed with the garlic nans, could have been larger with more garlic.

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  10. Andrew

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible lunch for my birthday. Exquisite treat at Essence in the Pantiles. Great cocktails, amazing food and impeccable service. I highly recommend it 👌

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Essence at the Pantiles by Atul Kochhar is rated 4.5 stars by 406 OpenTable diners.

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Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 15 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Essence at the Pantiles by Atul Kochhar

The Pantiles, Tunbridge Wells, Kent TN2 5TD

Additional information

  • Area
    Tunbridge Wells
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Fri 12:00–14:30 Mon–Fri 17:30–22:00 Sat 12:00–22:30 Sun 12:00–15:30 Sun 17:30–21:00
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Indian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Atul Kochhar
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    01892 614411
  • Private party facilities
    Whether you want to celebrate a birthday, an anniversary, a baby shower, small wedding receptions or corporate events we have the right space for you. Private, with balcony views and private bar.
  • Private party contact
    Bibi Roy: 01892 614411
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