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CORE by Clare Smyth, London,
Award-winning

CORE by Clare Smyth

4.9
4.9
3625 Reviews
£41 and over
British
92 Kensington Park Road, London, W11 2PN

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 29 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Fancy
  • Great for fine wines
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
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Jacket Preferred
  • Executive chef
    Clare Smyth
  • 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 Gardens8 minutes walk from Notting Hill Gate Station
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 3,625 people are saying

CORE by Clare Smyth reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • West London

    Best Service

  • 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 promises an "incredible dining experience" with "artistic plating" and "exceptional" food. Guests enjoy a "warm and welcoming" ambiance, enhanced by an attentive staff and knowledgeable sommeliers. "Simply the best" in London, the restaurant's innovative dishes and meticulous service make it a "truly memorable" visit.

3,625 Reviews
  1. Wayne

    London16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wow! On every level - of course the food was outstanding , delicate refined with depth and balance but the story telling, service and wine pairing took the whole experience to another level. Exceptional. Thank you ti the whole team. Plotting our return

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  2. Nicole VIP

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Chef went above and beyond to make our experience special! Thanks Chef!

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  3. Susan

    Miami1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing experience --- from the warm greeting, the view of the kitchen/Chefs, to the attentive and incredible service -- to of course the most amazing food!

    1 person found this helpful

  4. MARTIN

    Kent3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best Restaurant in London bar none Great experience The staff and food were impeccable

    1 person found this helpful

  5. James

    London2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Exceptional food service and a wonderful evening all round. Faultless from start to finish.

    1 person found this helpful

  6. Trevor

    Hertfordshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were celebrating our daughter’s 30th birthday and the whole experience was made very special by the quality of food and the service and dedication of the staff. It’s a memory we will cherish.

    2 people found this helpful

  7. Marine

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Perfect service and very nice food, would definitely recommend !

    2 people found this helpful

  8. Joung VIP

    Las Vegas3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Well deserved 3 stars from Michelin. The service was smooth and not too formal. The sauces shined on every course on the classic and the seasonal tasting menus. The sommelier was accommodating with out request to explore champagne and British sparkling wines instead of the formatted wine parings. Loved the distinct flavors and textures of every course. Absolutely no palate fatigue, even through the desserts. Compared to most of the fine dining/3 star Michelin restaurants in the US, tremendous value. Looking forward to going back.

    2 people found this helpful

  9. karen VIP

    London33 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 1
    The food, atmosphere and ambience were amazing. It is a very expensive night out but it is very special.

    2 people found this helpful

  10. Michael

    London2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    It’s a special place , no doubt. The crew is absolutely world class and make the experience as perfect as possible. We loved most of the courses on the Core Classics menu. I thought the scallop tartare needed some brightness but my partner enjoyed it. The Potato and Roe was heavenly. We both thought the cod was nice but nothing extraordinary. We loved the Lamb with intense mint vinaigrette. I substituted the Strawberry dessert with a Lemon dish, an absolute must for citrus lovers. We will also remember the wine jellies served at the end. One of the most expensive places you’re likely to find, but overall well worth a splurge. Thank you to the lovely team.

    1 person found this helpful

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CORE by Clare Smyth is rated 4.9 stars by 3625 OpenTable diners.

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  2. United Kingdom
  3. London
  4. West London
  5. Notting Hill

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 29 times today
Google Map for CORE by Clare Smyth

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
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