CORE by Clare Smyth

4.9

2930 Reviews

£41 and over

British

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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.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jun 10, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 22 times today

Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
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
Private party contact
Alison Labesse: 020 3937 5086

Location
92 Kensington Park Road, London, W11 2PN
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

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What 2,930 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
4.5Value

Noise • Energetic

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London
British
West London
Best Overall
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Best Food
West London
Best Service
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Best Ambiance
West London
Innovative
West London
Great for fine wines
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Good for special occasions
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AnnaR
London
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wow what a meal! Everything was wonderful and the staff great. And we got to meet Clare!
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PeterD
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Beautiful space, warm welcome at the bar and from the brigade when first walking in. The food was sophisticated, multi-sensory with tastes, smells and beautifully varied presentations, on plates, shells, wood. Simply immaculate service. The young sous chef presenting one of the plates was a great touch. A small bench for the lady's handbag. Expert Somm. Perfect pairings. And a good bye from from the chef herself when we left. OMG this place is perfection.
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VaxMacro
Berkshire
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
From walking through the door to leaving again we were made to feel like the most valued and special clients they had ever served. A truly outstanding experience with flavours and presentations that leave you in no doubt as to why this is a three Michelin starred restaurant. Our only disappointment is the amount of time we will likely have to wait to secure a table for a return visit. Totally recommend choosing the wine pairings with the tasting menus too. Every selection was perfect and came with a full description of why it was chosen by the sommelier, with some real surprises. Do not miss out on this experience!
1 person found this helpful
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Sbty
London
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing! Thank you - lovely evening and delicious food.
1 person found this helpful
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OpenTable Diner
London
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best restaurant I have ever eaten in, absolutely great!
1 person found this helpful
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Ped73
London
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was amazing, yes it will cost but how often do you go to a 3* restaurant. We can thoroughly recommend. Given it’s a tasting menu more or less I’d advise lunch!
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shaunb
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing food, amazing service, amazing ambience… Could not recommend this place enough!
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TylerK
Nashville
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Unbelievable service and exceptional food. I could not recommend enough for an outstanding experience!
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VincentC
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The team performance is excellent and outstanding from the first moment we enter the Core to the final goodbye and the greeting when we leave. The team has done extraordinary works to offer my guest dairy free and alternative to lamb. Michelin 3-star means exceptional cuisine worth a special journey. The Core by Clare Smyth is a passionate journey to experience the passion, attitude and unique experience and character of the Core and Clare Smyth's outstanding team. An incredible amazing journey which will worth us to talk a lot!
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JPboots
Dallas
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on May 31, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
I cannot speak highly enough about this restaurant. It was an incredible experience. The food, wine, service, ambience, and presentation were all exceptional. The staff was incredibly charming and engaging and enhanced the experience. Additionally, I made a mistake on the reservation time and we were thirty minutes late. They still accommodated us and were very pleasant about it. This is everything you would expect from a Michelin 3 star restaurant and then some.
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OpenTable Diner
Miami
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 30, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing staff, amazing food. Great experience overall
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OT
OpenTable Diner
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 30, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent experience! Food is amazing, and all staffs including Chef Smyth are so nice and passionate! I’ll visit again, definitely!
1 person found this helpful
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Andy64
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience3
Excellent food, excellent service, a food experience to be lived. Only downside, being a multistarred restaurant a little bit too chaotic and noisy.
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GeorgeG
London
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on May 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Second visit to Core with friends and amazed again. Good cooked to perfection, wine pairing spot on. Service impeccable. If you have not visited it’s a must
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Brighty
N. Ireland
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on May 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
An amazing experience. Attentive and friendly staff made you feel welcome as soon as you entered the restaurant. Service was excellent and nothing felt rushed. Quality of the food was fantastic and worthy of its 3 Michelin Stars.
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LauraB
London
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellant as usual ! Best trained stuff, food , ambience!!
1 person found this helpful
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NickW
London
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely fantastic great food and great service. Team Core are amazing
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CarolineB
Devon
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on May 26, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience4
The food is anyone's dream and more. Taste presentation textures just incredible. A bit noisy. Too many tables may be. Service was very good but we could not get any of the food explanations, too long and rushed But the food Oh Oh Oh
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ThierryB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing experience!!! And we did already tons fo 3 stars but the food is excellent, the place is beautiful and the service is super nice
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sonjaB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 24, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fabulous evening. Delicious food, presentation exquisite and lots of little surprises. Clare and the entire team excelled. It was truly an evening and experience to remember.
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David
London
16 reviews
vip
4.0
16 reviews
Dined on May 23, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience4
For a 3 Michelin Star restaurant , this was a slightly disappointing experience . Whilst 2 of the Courses ( Langoustine and Wasabi Pea , and the Braised Morel with Duck ) were sensational , the remainder were perfectly acceptable but not very memorable . The cost is pretty eye watering , and we just expected something a bit better . Service was excellent .
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trevorm
London
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 23, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
An amazing evening If I could give 6 stars I would Just simply the best
1 person found this helpful
OT
OpenTable Diner
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Outstanding! Clare is a genius. Those are some incredible flavour combinations done very delicately. The vibe is super chill and like a nice dinner party at a house - full of chatter, so elegant. Loved every minute of our experience. Would highly recommend for a special evening.
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Anon
Buckinghamshire
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely amazing tasting food, beautifully presented. Couldn’t fault the service-very professional and attentive. Obviously wouldn’t expect 3 Michelin star restaurant to be cheap but bill of £2200 for 6 people a bit on the high side.
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TrevorP
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing! Simply an amazing experience, amazing food and an amazing venue. Thank you to all the staff, very attentive and catered for all our needs. What an amazing chef and a amazing restaurant.
1 person found this helpful
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MatthewK
St. Louis
26 reviews
vip
5.0
26 reviews
Dined on May 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Was just an incredible evening, truly world class hospitality. The food, the restaurant, the staff, the service; everything was flawless. We had such a great evening, the food was phenomenal, and getting to meet Chef Clare, as well as getting our menus signed and a copy of her book signed as well. We loved it.
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AnnJ
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very warm welcome, fabulous staff, classy decor, and outstanding meal. Unforgettable experience. Clare Smith is a star. Thank you so much.
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Smokey
Hampshire
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
An amazing experience with some superb food. The staff were wonderful very knowledgeable and more than happy to discuss the food and wine and have a general ‘chit chat’. We did not feel out of place and felt special without the environment being stuffy. Obviously the price relates to the number of Michelin stars so pricier than other Michelin restaurants we have been to, but it was a treat and we enjoyed every minute of it.
1 person found this helpful
OT
OpenTable Diner
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
All round completely amazing. The food experience was of course top drawer but that accompanied with the outstanding service of everyone involved made it truly memorable. Thank you
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GenevieveS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 19, 2023
overall5food5service3ambience5
Food and presentation were on point. One of the waiters was a little curt but the others were very friendly and welcoming. Glad I managed to secure this booking at the last minute.
1 person found this helpful
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TrishT
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything about Core lives up to expectations, the food was amazing to eat and visually stunning. The staff couldn’t have been more attentive and yet weren’t intrusive at all. I cannot recommend it highly enough…….so worth a visit.
1 person found this helpful
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SCarroll
Philadelphia
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on May 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
I've eaten at high-end places before, and sometimes the food doesn't stand up to a restaurant's reputation. This wasn't the case at CORE: brilliant, inventive dishes with bold flavors and beautiful presentation. The service was also excellent. We got the classic tasting menu: everything was great, but our favorites were the potato, the jellied lobster(?) amuse bouche, the scallop, and the 'eton mess' inspired dessert. Wine pairings were more subtle than that of my favorite wine service (CANLIS in Seattle) but beautifully done. Expensive for those of us on budgets, but worth it.
1 person found this helpful
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GinaM
Chicago
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The most beautiful dining experience ever. I am a huge fan of Top Chef and I knew I had to dine here while I was visiting London. The small bites and palate cleansers didn't look like much, but by the end of the meal I was so full I hoped they wouldn't bring any more food but they did. We also loved the hostess, who came outside when she saw us taking pictures and offered to help. A beautifully kind gesture.
1 person found this helpful
OT
OpenTable Diner
London
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Simply put. The best restaurant for food and service in the UK, not just London!
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Matt
London
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on May 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Exquisite as always - everything is always wonderful.
1 person found this helpful
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ronT
London
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Stunning food with very well matched wines. Incredible artistry in the presentation of each dish. We were lucky enough to be sat at the chefs table in front of the plating kitchen and watched in awe at the millitary precision under which the kitchen staff worked. I have been to quite a few, 2 and 3 Michelin star restaurants and Core is certainly at the top end of my list.
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PeterF
London
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on May 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic setting, food , and service . Been before but gets better each time….faultless
1 person found this helpful
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HugoF
New York Area
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on May 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
One of the all time greatest meals I have ever had. It was an uniquely wonderful experience in every way. We had the seasons menu with wine pairing. Extraordinary and delicious aromas and flavours, presented in a stunning manner. The wine pairings were clearly researched to find novel, interesting and beautiful tastes that married wonderfully with every dish. Thank you everyone at CORE by Clare Smyth for making this experience an amazing event.
1 person found this helpful
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OpenTable Diner
London
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
A really memorable experience. The food was divine, the service friendly but professional. Great atmosphere
1 person found this helpful
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LynneC
Berkshire
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
As ever, and as you'd expect, Core is a very special experience. The staff all very attentive and warm, the food absolutely excellent and the atmosphere lovely. Always worth it.
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Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
- Contactless payment available
Physical distancing
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

CORE by Clare Smyth is rated 4.9 stars by 2930 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jun 10, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 22 times today

92 Kensington Park Road, London, W11 2PN

Additional information

Neighborhood
Notting Hill
Hours of operation
Tue–Sat 6:30 pm–10:00 pm Thu–Sat 12:00 pm–2:15 pm
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
Private party contact
Alison Labesse: 020 3937 5086

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CORE by Clare Smyth

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What 2,930 people are saying

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Loved For

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing

Physical distancing

Screening

FAQs

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