CORE by Clare Smyth

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   Lydia

   London

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Amazing food and service as always. Thank you team Core!
   

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   Mark

   VIP

   Washington DC

   18 reviews

   5.0

   18 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   CORE is exceptional. We've been fortunate enough to have been to a significant number of Michelin 3 stars. We both agreed this is a top 5. It's hard to add anything meaningful to the prior positive reviews. I'll add a couple of items I haven't seen much in the reviews. First, my wife is a vegetarian and CORE accommodated that beautifully. Second, the price of CORE, is very fair, particularly when compared with other 3 stars. We both had the classic menu, drank a nice bottle of Malbec, had two cocktails and some cognac. The bill was less than $1,000 US. While that is still a lot of money for a meal, it's probably the least we've paid at the 20 plus 3 stars we have now been to. Finally, we were impressed that the founder was very visible and friendly to patrons throughout the evening. That's something we are increasingly seeing less of in 3 star restaurants. It was nice to be greeted by her as we walked by the kitchen. It seems ridiculous to give a review and not talk about the food at all. It is exceptional and I have no insights that other reviewers have not already provided. This is a 3 star restaurant in every respect.
   

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   Henrietta

   VIP

   London

   2 reviews

   3.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   A beautiful evening, and as always the food was incredible but both my husband and I thought the menu was almost too classic relying heavily on ‘decadence’ with truffle to make the dishes stand out. Also, unfortunately we thought the service was quite poor (we’ve been before and didn’t have this experience). Our whole meal was rushed with courses arriving too quickly after one another, and wine being poured for courses before the previous glass was finished. It felt like we were being ushered through the meal in order for to finish ready for the next sitting. Our previous experience was so wonderful but on this occasion we left feeling quite deflated, given the date but also how much we were spending. There were no nuances in service that we’d hope for from a 3* star restaurant.
   

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   Sylvia

   New York City

   2 reviews

   1.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 1

   Racial discrimination experience! The receptionist is extremely indifferent, arrogant and rude when I called earlier mentioning my friend’s medical emergency. As we’ve tried our best to make it there and apologize for being late, the blonde receptionist in green suits still held her bad attitude towards us and judges us from top to bottom, claiming that our dress code doesn’t fit even if none of us is wearing hooded tops. Then she just left us at the front door and looked for another woman for help. When the woman in black came, she first said that the kitchen is already closed and there is no way we can have lunch there and instead of moving our appointment time, we have to reschedule everything. I asked when the next available time is and she first said it would be dinner and then after a second she said the dinner is also booked in that second, which is ridiculous and suspicious. Then she said: WE CANNOT LET YOU IN EVEN IF YOU ARE NOT LATE IN THIS. I’ve been to many Michelin restaurants and none of their staff said anything rude like that when we were in normal clothes and she cannot even say which dress code listed on website is broke, let alone I’ve informed of them about our rush from hospital to the restaurant due to the medical emergency. Then she suddenly said we can only have lunch in the bar instead of inside the restaurant, we have no choice but to follow. During our lunch, I noticed other customers coming out of the restaurant inside wearing something even more casual than us, which makes our whole experience worse. I would say the woman in black was playing with us for the whole time, and this is racial discrimination for sure. Their attitude makes us feel being treated like inferiors and they deserve neither the fame nor the price.
   

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   Mew

   Melbourne

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Exceptional foods, will come back for dinner next time. We appreciate their service and attentiveness.
   

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   Julia

   VIP

   New York City

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We have enjoyed a few special dining experiences at Core by Clare Smyth, and I always say that I would trade a year eating at other restaurants for one special signature menu experience at Core. Thank you to their wonderful team!
   

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   Julie

   VIP

   Atlanta Metro

   8 reviews

   5.0

   8 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The 3 Michelin star experience was above expectations...the food was not only beautiful, creative and flavorful but it was created with love and dedication. The wine pairing was also superb. I would travel back to London for this experience. Scallop with caviar was my absolute favorite!
   

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   Jennifer

   VIP

   Washington DC

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Unforgettable dining experience that was truly worth every penny. Fabulous food and warm, welcoming atmosphere.
   

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   Susanne

   London

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Another great visit. One of our favourite places. Highly recommended.
   

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    Richard

    VIP

    Melbourne

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 21, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Simply superb. Everything was excellent. From start to finish it was a delight to be there.
    

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