Award-winning

CORE by Clare Smyth

Name: CORE by Clare Smyth
Address: 92 Kensington Park Road, London, United Kingdom, W11 2PN
Telephone: 020 3937 5086
Price range: £41 and over
Rating: 4.8

4.8

3526 Reviews

£41 and over

British

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2 people

Jan 20, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 23 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
Neighbourhood
Notting Hill
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
52-452 Bus lines, Stop: Stanley Gardens8 minutes walk from Notting Hill Gate Station
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Valentine's Day Dinner
£325.00 per person
Prepaid
Feb 14, 2025 only
Celebrate the Valentine's day by enjoying a special menu, highlighting the best seasonal ingredients, created by Chef Clare Smyth. Our regular menus will not be available. The price does not include any beverages or service charge.
Valentine's Day Lunch
£285.00 per person
Prepaid
Feb 14, 2025 only
Celebrate the Valentine's day by enjoying a special menu, highlighting the best seasonal ingredients, created by Chef Clare Smyth. Our regular menus will not be available. The price does not include any beverages or service charge.

What 3,526 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.9Service
4.9Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

London
British
West London
Best Ambience
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 a "truly unforgettable dining experience" with exceptional British cuisine that elevates humble ingredients to "extraordinary" heights. The ambiance is "warm and inviting," complemented by "impeccable" service. While some mention rushed service, the "phenomenal food" and Clare Smyth's presence leave a lasting impression. Perfect for special occasions.

3,526 Reviews

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Carl
Dubai
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely outstanding restaurant and a perfectly balanced meal. Loved everything about this place from the music in the bar to the relaxed atmosphere in the restaurant, a truly special experience. We went for a family special occasion and core did everything to make this even more special and memorable. The best fine dining experience I have had.
1 person found this helpful
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Judith
Surrey
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
out of this world culinary experience . the staff were so lovely, approachable and professional. We sat at the chefs table - great to watch all the kitchen activity. As meat eaters - sweetbreads and jerusalem artichokes were our surprise highlights !
1 person found this helpful
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john
VIP
San Diego
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A superb restaurant with a great and friendly staff. It is a dining experience that you will long remember. Well worth the cost
1 person found this helpful
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Anita
Hertfordshire
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Ive given a 5 star for value, which considering it's not cheap is impressive. Some of the best food we've ever eaten. The wine list is extensive and, actually, there is a wide range of wine prices available which helped keep the value for money
1 person found this helpful
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ketih
VIP
London
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We were the first to arrive in an amazing experience of hospitality at its most dazzling. Service delivered with absolutely sensational choices. knowledgeable sommeliers caring more for your tastes than, as sadly a lot of competitors attempt to do, upsell ! Great to meet the lady herself who after receiving a glowing report on every aspect of the experience was to say “please come here again ! “ We will 😎
1 person found this helpful
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hasan
VIP
London
8 reviews
3.0
8 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Unfortunately we were not impressed. Beautifully presented plates that were lacking in taste. I suppose ‘16 year old Lagavulin whisky sauce’ was intended as a joke.
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Sarah
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food, service and ambience, a very memorable day
1 person found this helpful
R
Richard
London
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We booked a table for 3 for a special birthday celebration and had an absolutely amazing meal. The food is exceptional, but the venue, ambiance, friendly staff and even an in-person “happy birthday” from Clare herself made it a really memorable experience.
1 person found this helpful
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Antoine
New York City
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Mesmerizing moment exceeding expectations in all aspects, well done !
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Francesca
Berkshire
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We visited Core with very high expectations and it did not disappoint, in face it exceeded our expectations! From start to finish the service was impressive, everyone was friendly, happy to talk and very knowledgeable about everything on the menus. The food was absolutely outstanding, a truly incredible dining experience.
1 person found this helpful

FAQs

CORE by Clare Smyth is rated 4.8 stars by 3526 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jan 20, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 23 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
Neighbourhood
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

Valentine's Day Dinner

Valentine's Day Lunch

Menu

What 3,526 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

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