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CORE by Clare Smyth, London,
Award-winning

CORE by Clare Smyth

4.9
4.9
3616 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
  • 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
  • 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 3,616 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 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 offers a "truly brilliant experience" with exceptional food and "impeccable service." Guests rave about the creative presentations and personalized attention, led by Clare herself. While some mention a bustling atmosphere, the overall dining experience is described as "unforgettable" and "the best restaurant in London."

3,616 Reviews
  1. Mirko VIP

    Vancouver9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very professionell and comfortable atmosphere. Each Course wonderful presented and palatable in alternative variations. Unique Cocktail creations. The Team has been very friendly and attentive. Clare Smyth said goodbye to us personally, which we found to be a very nice touch

    1 person found this helpful

  2. Daria

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was fantastic, albeit somewhat expected - core menu wasn’t innovative, but served solid classics. Ambiance felt a little too busy - lots of tables and staff swerving around. Would have appreciated a more relaxed and slow atmosphere. Was great to meet Chef Clare in person, very approachable and overall we had a lovely evening!

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  3. Julian VIP

    London4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another wonderful evening at Core. World class food, attentive and charming service, beautiful space and warm ambiance. Right up there with the best dining experience I have had.

    1 person found this helpful

  4. Dennis

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Here’s a polished English translation of your review: ⸻ The most delicious meal I’ve ever had. In an almost homely atmosphere, they cook up a storm with meticulous attention to detail—both on the plate and in the service. They had heard we were from the Netherlands, and promptly, a fantastic Danish lady who also spoke Dutch came to serve us.

    1 person found this helpful

  5. Ian

    London37 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a sensational restaurant. Lovely bar for pre drinks and then amazing setting for lunch Not many tables and lots of keen and experienced staff- nothing is too much trouble. Eat the seasonal menu with a couple of tweaks and every dish just popped on the tongues and looked amazing. The Core kitchen pick the best ingredients and the flavours were another level. Only slight downside is after paying £265!for tasting most of the wine list is over priced- just make some of your wine list sensible !!! One of the best meals and overall restaurants I have been in Great work Clare

    1 person found this helpful

  6. Lizzie

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing experience, amazing food with so much attention to detail. The staff were wonderful and the atmosphere was very relaxed!

    1 person found this helpful

  7. Anthony VIP

    London11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Simply the best dining experience. Clare Smyth herself came to welcome us as we were there for my Wife’s 50th. Such a lovely lady. This restaurant is simply off the scale. Every component was phenomenal. There simply are not enough superlatives to capture how incredible Core is as an establishment.

    1 person found this helpful

  8. Cary

    Vancouver1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding as always, a restaurant operating at the highest levels.

    1 person found this helpful

  9. Mark VIP

    London32 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    An absolutely delightful experience. The food, as you’d expect, is first class - wonderfully presented and delicious. What really makes this a great place is the team, Molly and Brie especially, were friendly, engaging and genuinely turned a great evening into an amazing one.

    1 person found this helpful

  10. Katie

    Brighton1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Like nothing Iv experienced before it’s absolute perfection from the moment you walk to the door outside to the moment you leave

    1 person found this helpful

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CORE by Clare Smyth is rated 4.9 stars by 3616 OpenTable diners.

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

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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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