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Essence at the Pantiles by Atul Kochhar

4.7
4.7
524 Reviews
£26 to £40
Indian
The Pantiles, Tunbridge Wells, Kent TN2 5TD

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2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 18 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Neighborhood gem
Essence by Atul Kochhar has opened at The Pantiles this winter. The two time Micheline Star Chef has created a unique menu for this beautiful restaurant. Register your interest for events and news.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Indian
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Mon–Fri 5:30 pm–10:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm–10:30 pm Sun 12:00 pm–3:30 pm Sun 5:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Atul Kochhar
  • Private party facilities
    Whether you want to celebrate a birthday, an anniversary, a baby shower, small wedding receptions or corporate events we have the right space for you. Private, with balcony views and private bar.
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    Tunbridge Wells
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Live at The Pantiles

    £40.00 - £44.00 per person

    May 15, 2025 - Sep 11, 2025
    Join us for "Live at The Pantiles", every Thursday, begining 15th May until 11th September, and enjoy 2 courses for £40 and 3 courses for £44, whilst listening to a diverse lineup of bands not tot be missed. Dinner commences from 7pm on our outside terrace. Booking essential. Please note that this is a ticketed event which £10 at the gate, however, for advanced tickets it's £7.50 when purchased on line https://thepantiles.com/whats-on/

What 524 people are saying

Essence at the Pantiles by Atul Kochhar 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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Kent

    Good for special occasions

  • Tunbridge Wells

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Essence at the Pantiles by Atul Kochhar offers an exceptional dining experience with "amazing food and service." The menu boasts "incredible flavours" and unique dishes, paired with "creative and delicious" cocktails. Patrons appreciate the "very attentive" staff and charming ambiance, making it ideal for special occasions and family gatherings.

524 Reviews
  1. lorraine

    Kent7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is our 3rd visit here. The service is excellent and the food is superb. I had the chilli prawns and lamb byriani, both of which were excellent. My partner had lamb kebabs and Gian fish curry. We drive for an hour just to have lunch here. Please keep doing what you’re doing, it’s fabulous.

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  2. Carole

    London3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was expensive but food and service was fabulous.

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  3. Elaine Greenshields VIP

    Kent2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a lovely quiet table by the window - the food was delicious! Thank you

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  4. paul

    Kent2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 25, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent food and great to see a variation from the standard Indian restaurants. Very good service. Not cheap but would recommend it to anyone seeking new flavours and something different.

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  5. AMIT

    London2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing place!! Food and ambience all very 10/10. 5 *

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  6. Claire

    Kent1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is without a doubt our favourite restaurant - the food, service and hospitality is outstanding and whether it is a dinner for two or a massive family reunion including being family friendly for baby, this restaurant is the number one choice. Thank you to all the staff to making today’s lunch so special for family reunion and celebration. Exceptionally high standard all round.

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  7. Jeanne

    Cornwall89 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely space. Large menu. All dishes were very well executed and it was good to see some fish dishes on the menu. Service was very efficient.

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  8. Vandana

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food and service. We had a lovely evening and the service we received was fantastic. The entire team were really kind and helpful. Food was outstanding too. Thank you.

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  9. Andy

    Baltimore1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    If you would like a special night out with regional cuisine at it best this is the place.

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  10. Julie

    London19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic food - an amazing menu which was really hard to choose from! Attentive and friendly staff. We had a child with us and they went out of their way to accommodate and make us enjoy our meal.

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Make a reservation

2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 18 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Essence at the Pantiles by Atul Kochhar

The Pantiles, Tunbridge Wells, Kent TN2 5TD

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Tunbridge Wells
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Mon–Fri 5:30 pm–10:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm–10:30 pm Sun 12:00 pm–3:30 pm Sun 5:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Indian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Atul Kochhar
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    Whether you want to celebrate a birthday, an anniversary, a baby shower, small wedding receptions or corporate events we have the right space for you. Private, with balcony views and private bar.
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