Core by Clare Smyth
Top 6 in Top 10 Best Restaurants In The UK
Clare Smyth, once head chef at Restaurant Gordon Ramsay, ventured out on her own and has since developed one of London's greatest restaurants. Core was widely expected to receive a coveted third star in the 2020 Michelin Guide, but instead was limited to two stars, much to the surprise of industry insiders. Smyth just needed one more year to reach the pinnacle of fine dining, getting the third star in 2021.
The atmosphere at Core is not what you'd expect; Smyth describes it as "casual luxury," with humble ingredients like the potato or carrot (the Lamb Carrot, a dish of braised lamb with the carrot taking center stage, is one of Core's signatures) "flipped on its head" to create sustainable haute cuisine.
The mix of high-end and casual is a refreshing twist that contributes to the vibe at Core. Smyth wants everyone who comes in to have a nice time and for customers to relax and enjoy themselves, which she believes is more important than collecting prizes.
Rate: 4.8/5.0, 890 reviews (Google.com)
Address: 92 Kensington Park Rd, London W11 2PN, United Kingdom
Contact: +44 20 3937 5086
Website: corebyclaresmyth.com
