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: 4.9

4.9 (3677)

£41 and over

British

92 Kensington Park Road, London, W11 2PN

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2 people

Jul 5, 2025

11:00 PM

Booked 34 times today

About this restaurant

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
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

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What 3,677 people are saying

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

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4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.9Service
4.9Ambience
4.5Value

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Loved For

London
Best Ambiance
London
British
West London
Best Overall
West London
Best Food
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

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CORE by Clare Smyth offers an exceptional dining experience, consistently praised for its "outstanding" service and "incredible" food. Diners highlight the "beautiful presentation" and "creative" dishes, as well as the "warm" and "attentive" staff. The restaurant's atmosphere is "relaxed yet refined," making it perfect for special occasions. Despite being expensive, it is deemed "worth every penny" for its "unforgettable" culinary journey.

3,677 Reviews

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Greg VIP
New York City3 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The most beautiful food preparation I have ever seen with impeccable, comfortable and friendly service. An incredible experience.
1 person found this helpful
D
Dorothy
London1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Exceptional food!👌🏻 Complex flavours. Varied textures and cooking techniques. Wonderful staff. Friendly, personable and knowledgeable about the food and wine menus. Overall experience was certainly memorable!
1 person found this helpful
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Geraldine
London1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a wonderful experience and fabulous food and wine with our two sons. The staff could not have been better and everyone made us feel so welcome and cared for. Thank you to the whole team as it was a very special day for us and we have lovely memories that will last a life time. Congratulations on everything you do. All the small touches and details were very well appreciated. Geraldine Huse
1 person found this helpful
T
Ted
London2 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Core seasons tasting menu - every course looked amazing and tested delicious, no weak spots.
1 person found this helpful
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Lincoln
London2 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It is always a great experience whenever we visit the restaurant. Both food and service is excellent, will definitely come back next time
1 person found this helpful
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Scott
Baltimore / Maryland2 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 27, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Core by Clare Smyth is, without question, the best restaurant I’ve ever had the pleasure of dining at. Every dish was perfectly balanced with incredible depth of flavor. There wasn’t a single weak note throughout the meal. The scallop tartare was beautifully fresh and delicate with such amazing presentation. Every dish follows the same amazing presentation, depth of flavor, and balance. The standout was the potato dish which, quite honestly, is the best thing I have ever eaten in my life. It’s a masterclass in simplicity and execution. The service was warm, professional and effortlessly friendly, striking that rare balance of being attentive without ever feeling intrusive. The wine list is exceptional with thoughtful pairings and a range that shows both depth and character. Dining at Core is not just a meal. It’s a deeply memorable experience crafted by a team of chefs and servers operating at the highest level. I would go back to London just for this place.
1 person found this helpful
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Adam
London2 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was quite simply an incredible experience. From the moment you arrive to you leave it is fantastic!! Every detail is taken care of. The food was incredible! I came with my partner as a birthday treat and we will remember it for a long time. I loved the sweetbread dish and the Coreteaser!! The service was also fantastic every staff member that served us was amazing and knowledgeable. Thanks again for a memorable meal!!
1 person found this helpful
J
Jonathan
London7 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is, quite simply, the gold standard of fine dining. For a special occasion it simply can't be surpassed. Food is perfection. Relaxed but refined service strikes exactly the right balance.
1 person found this helpful
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Yves
San Francisco Bay Area1 review
5.0
Dined on June 24, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The staff was wonderful! The food was very good but not great. There was only one thing that wowed me.
1 person found this helpful
E
Eddie
Hawaii7 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 24, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Amazing food, awesome staff…memorable night Will definitely come again
1 person found this helpful

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CORE by Clare Smyth is rated 4.9 stars by 3677 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people

Jul 5, 2025

11:00 PM

Booked 34 times today

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

Website
http://www.corebyclaresmyth.com/
Phone number
020 3937 5086

CORE by Clare Smyth

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Popular dishes

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