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: 4.6

4.6

477 Reviews

£26 to £40

Indian

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2 people

25 Feb 2025

19:00

Booked 17 times today

Good for special occasions
Great for creative cocktails
Neighbourhood gem

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
Roger Pont Vidal: 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 477 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.5Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

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 delights diners with "amazing food" and "perfect service." Guests praise the "innovative Indian cuisine" and "exceptional presentation." The restaurant exudes a "lovely atmosphere," and offers a "superb wine selection." Ideal for special occasions, Essence is noted for its "attentive staff" and "exquisite flavours."

477 Reviews

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Christine
Kent
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful food, beautifully presented, in a lovely space. The staff were friendly and attentive. One of the nicest lunches I've had, and very reasonable for the quality of the cooking. The lamb was tender, and the spinach side dish to die for! It's also a joy to have an Indian meal with an excellent dessert at the end. Heartily recommend!
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Nicola
Kent
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely meal excellent service definitely recommend.
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Sophie
Kent
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service, excellent food. Will recommend to others in absolute confidence that they’ll enjoy it as much as we did.
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Robin
Kent
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Good food, good service and good value. But I worry whether they can sustain this with so many seats. If it’s not full can they make a profit and if it is full can they sustain the service?
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Elizabeth
Kent
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 16 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
All aspects of experience flawless from walking in to walking out
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Vicky
London
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 15 February 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
It was a lovely meal for my boyfriend’s birthday however we were seated right next to the toilets. The only other table they had was one table across from where we were. It was slightly better although the tables are very close together so makes it difficult to have a conversation. However the food was amazing and the service very good. The initial host we had who brought us drinks over was so lovely really nice to chat to him and the staff were very friendly.
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Nick
Kent
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 14 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Was the perfect night, staff were fully attentive and polite all round. Food and drinks arrived at a good pace and were some of the best weve had eating out. They finished our night off with a lovely rose for my partner and honestly topped off the perfect valentines night. Would highly recommend to anyone considering!
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Luke
Devon
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 14 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food, perfect service. 10/10 An absolute must visit restaurant.
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Gordon
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 14 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Terrific innovative Indian food, exciting fkavours, exceptionally well blended and presented. Outstanding staff. An all round great experience and I would highly recommend it. We had a fabulous meal.
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Sally
Kent
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 14 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent service - attentive waiting staff. Food was delicious - great decor and atmosphere.
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2 people

25 Feb 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
Roger Pont Vidal: 01892 614411

Essence at the Pantiles by Atul Kochhar

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