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CORE by Clare Smyth, London,
Award-winning

CORE by Clare Smyth

4.9
4.9
3628 Reviews
£41 and over
British
92 Kensington Park Road, London, W11 2PN

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 25 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 3,628 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.

3,628 Reviews
  1. Matthew VIP

    London21 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always the perfect place to while away a few hours over a wonderful lunch. Some excellent new cocktails on the Whiskey & Seaweed menu - I enjoyed the Core Fashioned. A few new/ reimagined dishes on the food menu too and my first time trying the ‘Irish Coffee’ dessert, which was unsurprisingly exquisite.

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  2. David

    London6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service is the best I have ever had. Every course stunning and with a story. Excellent excellent excellent, every bite

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  3. Nicholas

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous all round, I didn't have lunch beforehand and so I think the wine pairing could be a bit much if you are not used to it. We left very full and had to leave the the complimentary flying saucer of a choc tart behind. A very memorable evening.

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  4. Genevieve

    Perth2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fine dining indeed! Incredible attention to detail and amazing cooking. But beware - the final cost is still a tad shocking, but it was undoubted an amazing experience.

    1 person found this helpful

  5. Wayne

    London16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    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

    1 person found this helpful

  6. Nicole VIP

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days 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!

    1 person found this helpful

  7. 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

  8. 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

  9. 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

  10. 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

FAQs

CORE by Clare Smyth is rated 4.9 stars by 3628 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 25 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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