Essence at the Pantiles by Atul Kochhar

Name: Essence at the Pantiles by Atul Kochhar
Address: The Pantiles, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, United Kingdom, TN2 5TD
Telephone: 01892 614411
Price range: £26 to £40
Rating: 4.5

4.5

450 Reviews

£26 to £40

Indian

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2 people

20 Jan 2025

19:00

Booked 17 times today

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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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
Website
https://www.essencerestaurants.co.uk/
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

Location
The Pantiles, Tunbridge Wells, Kent TN2 5TD
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

What 450 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.4Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Energetic

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Kent
Great for creative cocktails
Kent
Good for special occasions
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" and "fantastic service." Guests rave about the "beautifully spiced dishes" and "exquisite presentation." The "tasting menu with wine pairings" is highly recommended, and the "festive atmosphere" makes it perfect for special occasions. The restaurant's "lovely decor" and "attentive staff" add to the charm, creating a memorable visit.

450 Reviews

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natasha
Singapore
19 reviews
5.0
19 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely lovely -really good service . We were with my teenage son and the waiter was so kind and professional -taking his order first. He has an allergy and we felt in safe hands. They handled that well and didn’t make a fuss or embarrass him- which some restaurants do. Lovely evening. Oh .. and food was delicious. Thank you 🤩
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Alexis
Kent
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely fantastic experience! We had the tasting menu and it was delicious, we got to try so many wonderful dishes and the wine pairing was done so well with it. The food was stunning, the service was great and the whole place was buzzing. The cocktails were delicious too - we loved the different twists on them. We will definitely be returning!
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Camilla
London
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Really unique and beautiful food / service. We loved our special lunch. Service was so attentive and the design of the dining rooms and bar impressive. The set menu is such incredible value and so much choice.
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Andrew
Shropshire
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Another taste sensation with outstanding service. Only quibble is the noise level was too high for comfortable conversation, but then we were a group of oldies!
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Daviddubai
London
9 reviews
4.0
9 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Food quality really good - starter of scallops were tender and prawns for main course large and succulent. Staff helpful and attentive. Recommend going out of most busy period as then gets really quite noisy.
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MICHAEL
Kent
11 reviews
4.0
11 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Interesting menu with good flavour combinations. Front section of restaurant can be noisy.
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Anne
Kent
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The second time we have eaten here and just as good as the first. Rather than the set menu (which was excellent on our first visit), we ordered a la carte this time as it was a birthday treat. My monk fish was delicious and my husband had the seafood curry which he really enjoyed. Desserts were light and refreshing and my husband had a candle and mini dessert plate for his birthday which was a thoughtful touch. Excellent service too - just the right amount - it was not intrusive at all. The cocktails are amazing too! Perfect venue for a special occasion.
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LauraT
London
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on 11 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food and exceptional service thank you, highly recommend
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Kate
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 11 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful restaurant, superb food and excellent service. Staff extremely helpful & friendly.
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Tom
Coastal Georgia
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on 11 January 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Overall, our mains were a little below the standard we were expecting. The rice was not warm enough. The first courses were excellent though
Essence at the Pantiles by Atul KochharResponded on 12 January 2025
Dear Tom, Thanks for taking the time to leave a review. I am sorry to hear that your rice not warm enough. Your feedback has been passed on to the kitchen so they can look into it. perhaps next time we can advise you on what mains to have based on your preferences. Warm regards Roger
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2 people

20 Jan 2025

19:00

Booked 17 times today

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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

Website
https://www.essencerestaurants.co.uk/
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

Essence at the Pantiles by Atul Kochhar

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