CORE by Clare Smyth

Was a perfect way to celebrate my birthday. Is was a true luxury experience.

Sensational experience. Best food have ever tasted. Waiting staff were all friendly and attentive and were genuinely happy to be there and to serve you. Unforgettable experience.

Flawless. Wonderful food, stunningly presented, exceptional wine pairing. Lovely staff.

Food was great but not 3 Michelin Stars amazing. I really enjoyed our meal and the service was excellent. The potato and roe was good but the actual potato was a bit bland. The best part of that dish is the sauce. Was slightly disappointed with the Highland “Wagyu”. My steak was a bit tough. Not true Wagyu beef, According to our waiter it was Wagyu cattle cross bred with Angus and raised in Scotland. Don’t get me wrong it was very tasty but just not what I was expecting. The Core-teaser dessert was excellent. Other small disappointments like fact the coffee was bad (so acidic it curdled the soy milk) and the English Breakfast tea was weak. Michelin star worthy absolutely, but 3 Michelin Stars, not our meal unfortunately.

Totally outstanding. Amazing attention to detail and food with sublime elegance

Bloody Amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!@@@@!@!@@@@@@@@@

An excellent dining experience. Attentive friendly staff and pleasant environment.

It's really hard not to fault this restaurant.
Everything was just amazing there.

We made a reservation for our anniversary and were blown away. Everything was exemplary! The food was delicious, the presentation was beautiful and the staff were excellent. You can’t fault Core. We will definitely be returning! Thank you for a wonderful and memorable evening!

An excellent meal provided by skilled chefs and a knowledgeable service team!
Extraordinarily welcoming and relaxed and a must for anyone who enjoys this kind of food!

What a fantastic experience from start to finish. The food was out of this world. The staff were amazing. And the welcome from the kitchen was a lovely touch. The restaurant felt cosy yet modern and we felt really comfortable there. We will definitely be returning. My only slight criticism would be that because we had a late booking starting at 10pm we didn’t leave the restaurant until 12.20am. We noticed that the staff started to leave before we had finished eating. Understandable at this late hour but for next time we would prefer to eat earlier if the booking slots allow so we benefit from the full team being present.

If there were 100 stars it would get a hundred. Best meal I have had in my life

It was a practically perfect evening. I was worried that it wouldn't meet expectations but it managed to exceed them.
Some of the dishes we had; the mushroom tart, the lamb dish and the core-teaser were the nicest things I've ever eaten. I almost got a bit emotional over the core-teaser.
It sounds funny to say but the only slight negative was how attentive the staff were- the very minor issue I had was with how often the water glasses were being topped up. But as I say this was a very slight issue and I can understand that many would see it as a positive.

Simply outstanding cooking and service of the very highest order. Modern dishes underpinned by classic techniques with interpretations and deconstructions of complimentary and enhancing flavour combinations using the best produce available. Art on a plate that packs a punch. No question that Clare Smyth and her team deserve the 3 stars. Just go… there is no debate - this place is the best high end restaurant in the UK at the moment and I suspect will remain so for some time. A delight and worth every penny.

Was the most amazing dining experience. Could not fault anything. Such wonderful knowledgeable staff and delicious food served impeccably. Cannot wait to go again.

The dinner truly made our night, it was a sensational experience. Our favorite part was that all the dishes were simple yet bursting in flavors.

Superb meal, staff, ambience everything!!!
When we walked in all of the kitchen staff (including Clare) turned to give us a colgate smile and an enthusiastic wave.
It set the tone for what was to be a very enjoyable evening, with incredible food, wine and lots of wonderful surprises.

Incredible food and service, really friendly and attentive staff.

We had the tasting menu with wine pairings. When you can elevate a humble potato and carrot to be some of the best things you’ve ever tasted you know you’re in an amazing place.

Nice touch as you walk through to your table to get a hello from the kitchen including Clare.

Can’t wait to return.

Superb and without doubt the best food experience we have ever had. The food was innovative and stunning - well done Core !

What a wonderful experience. I took my boyfriend for dinner for his birthday and as soon as we arrived it was amazing. We were taken to our seats and along the way, walked past the kitchen where all the chefs and Clare Smyth stopped and waved! My boyfriend was like a giddy kid all night and we absolutely loved the gorgeous food, service and beautiful atmosphere
Thank you!
Elphin

Couldn’t fault it! Absolutely sublime. The staff were attentive, the atmosphere quietly electric, food out of this world.

Fantastic restaurant for a special treat or to celebrate a special occasion, will definitely be returning. Staff very attentive without being over the top, lovely relaxed atmosphere. Food amazing and presentation is stunning, lovely to be able to see in the kitchen.

Excellent food cannot fault the place.

Service could be more friendlier. For instance the guy collecting plates and wipping down tables didn’t say a thing and didn’t seem to know anything about the food or show any excitement. A simple ‘what did you think?’ Wouldn’t have gone a miss as we enjoyed the food so much we wanted to tell someone.

It was a wonderful experience from the moment we walked in the door. The service was exceptional. The food was delicious. We chose the seasons tasting menu at £175 pp and loved every dish. The interior of the restaurant is very welcoming with tasteful decor and ambient lighting. I loved the tablescaping and the presentation of each dish was perfect. It took a long time to obtain a reservation but it was worth the wait! I would highly recommend.

Sensational food, beautifully presented in a lovely room. Highly recommended if you like fine dining

Having been to Core a few times before our expectations were sky high so it was going to be difficult for Core to live up to them. We were not disappointed. Service was superlative - relaxed, friendly but always prompt and wholly professional. The food - we had the Core Classic set meal (they were happy to change one course with one from the Core Seasons meal) all elements were marvelous with the Highland wagyu beef as the standout element. Advice for the wine was excellent and as it was lunch time we only needed a couple of glasses each so choosing the wine by the glass meant we needed some advice. We started with mocktails - both were refreshing and had great flavour. We really like the idea of being able to wave to the hard working kitchen staff on the way out and thank them for their hard work. Great service, great food, wonderful ambience but above all a truly great experience we loved every minute. Can't wait for our next visit,

Congratulations Clara and crew on your third star. Well deserved. Thank you for the lovely lunch.

Perfect in every way - food sublime

Fantastic afternoon. Favourite restaurant.

As always beautiful food presentation. Every mouthful is tasty above and beyond. Service is over the top and not under just there nicely flowing with friendly smiles all around.

Difficult to add anything over what you would expect from 3 Michelin stars.

The best food I've eaten.

Unbelievable food and presentation, well worth a trip

Fabulous food, incredibly friendly and knowledgeable staff.

My wife and I cannot speak highly enough about our experience. It was her birthday and what a fabulous way to celebrate. Every aspect was just superb. Week done and thank you Clare Smyth who even came to see us off as we were leaving

Second visit to this restaurant and even more impressed this time.

The whole meal was stunning and I had the best dessert I’ve ever had (English Cherry).

The team are friendly, knowledgeable and there is a relaxed atmosphere.

Cannot wait to go again

The food was stunning, fabulous staff, lovely setting, would definitely return!

Perfection again. Best service and food you will ever find.

Memorable and faultless dining experience from start to finish. Exquisite and memorable food, warm and attentive service, an absolute joy. We can’t wait to go back

Amazing experience with great food and service. Would definately recommend.

Absolutely fantastic! If you can, go to to this great restaurant, you will not be disappointed :)

From the start we felt top quality service, Clare and her team stopping to say hello and welcome you, to the fantastic floor staff who are not pretentious like other restaurants of this level but super friendly and attentive at all times to the incredible food that elevates the simple potato or onion into a magnificent explosion of flavours to the simply melting in your mouth Wagyu beef and oyster and many other fantastic courses in between to the more detailed beautiful and delicious deserts you would ever taste!

Oh writing this review makes me want to go back again now!! Will do soon :)