Award-winning

CORE by Clare Smyth

4.9

3462 Reviews

£41 and over

British

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2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 21 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.

Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
£41 and over
Cuisines
British, Contemporary European, Contemporary French
Hours of operation
Tue–Sat 6:30 pm–10:00 pm Thu–Sat 12:00 pm–2:15 pm
Phone number
020 3937 5086
Website
http://www.corebyclaresmyth.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Jacket Preferred
Executive chef
Clare Smyth

Location
92 Kensington Park Road, London, W11 2PN
Award-winning
1. MICHELIN 3 Stars 2023
2. World's 50 Best #71 2023
Neighborhood
Notting Hill
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
52-452 Bus lines, Stop: Stanley Gardens<br />8 minutes walk from Notting Hill Gate Station
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Festive Season
£291.50 per person
Prepaid
Dec 28, 2024 - Dec 30, 2024
Enjoy our special festive tasting menu, highlighting the best seasonal ingredients, created by Chef Clare Smyth. Our regular menus will not be available at this time.

What 3,462 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.9Service
4.9Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

London
British
West London
Best Food
West London
Best Ambiance
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 "exceptional" fine dining with "amazing" cuisine, impeccable service, and a "beautiful" setting. Diners rave about standout dishes like the "Potato and Roe" and the "classic tasting menu." The experience is "outstanding" from start to finish, with attentive staff and a welcoming atmosphere that make it a must-visit destination for food enthusiasts.

3,463 Reviews

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Justin
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely perfect! What an incredible restaurant!
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Dariusz
Calgary
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding experience! Beautiful decor, attentive service, exceptional food and excellent wine pairing.
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Jade
London
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
We we’re a table of 4 and we had 3 season menu’s and one classic menu, we had the most fabulous food, we enjoyed every single dish that came out. However we were getting very annoyed by the service. We felt as if we had to be rushed and during a meal it is very unsatisfying to have staff remove an empty glass. We felt as if the staff were waiting to do anything and eyeballing the second we put down a knife or fork. We understand that everything is time sensitive, but we had no chance of even dipping bread in the sauces, because the plates were taken away the very next second. We ate very slow so we had the chance to finish the wine paired to the dish, otherwise we would’ve eaten a 7 course meal in an hour. So as the food was excellent, the service could be little calmed down, so diners can finish their glass of wine without it being taken away the second they think its empty while eating. We do recommend this restaurant as it was so delicious, only we do recommend telling the service staff to take their time. Thank you so much for a great experience
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Sunil
London
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was a flawless experience. The setting is intimate and elegant, and we were made to feel at home immediately with the friendly greetings and impeccable service. The food was amazing from beginning to end and we ate every dish in the Core Classics tasting menu with relish. The cooking is so precise and we could taste so many ingredients coming through with every bite. Perfect in every way!
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Jurgen
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Top experience as always. Delicate flavours in full harmony. Efficient and friendly service under the guidance of Rob Rose. You will not be disappointed.
1 person found this helpful
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Noel
Edinburgh
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on November 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
New favourite restaurant, food and service was excellent. We had the seasonal menu with the wine flight and was exceptional.
1 person found this helpful
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Chris
London
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful experience from the moment we stepped over the threshold, the best restaurant in London, thank you!
1 person found this helpful
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Jake
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 12, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely incredible food, super friendly staff and an amazing passion for the dishes that they serve.
1 person found this helpful
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Tin
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
V good overall experience, good food n service n ambience.
1 person found this helpful
T
Tom
Yorkshire
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding dining experience. Incredible food, fantastic staff, a truly wonderful afternoon. Core is a must visit.
1 person found this helpful

FAQs

CORE by Clare Smyth is rated 4.9 stars by 3462 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 21 times today

Experiences are available.

92 Kensington Park Road, London, W11 2PN

Additional information

Award-winning
1. MICHELIN 3 Stars 2023
2. World's 50 Best #71 2023
Neighborhood
Notting Hill
Hours of operation
Tue–Sat 6:30 pm–10:00 pm Thu–Sat 12:00 pm–2:15 pm
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

Website
http://www.corebyclaresmyth.com/
Phone number
020 3937 5086

CORE by Clare Smyth

Make a reservation

Additional information

Experiences

Festive Season

Menu

What 3,462 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

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