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Spent over £1000 and was asked to move after 2.5 hours.
Excellent service and food ruined by being asked to move We were very much looking forward to our lunch at Core having stayed up several nights to book a table due their difficult booking procedure. (They release tables around 6 weeks before booking dates and they seem to go in seconds). Once we had secured our table we very much look forward to the day and we weren’t disappointed. A huge array of staff welcomed us to the restaurant. Nothing was too much trouble and the food and service was impeccable. I loved the fact that a lot of thought had gone into the UK provenance of the dishes. The clams from Scotland, the potted shrimp from Morecambe, etc. The creativity of the dishes was exemplary. We went for the tasting menu combined with the wine tasting and looked forward to a leisurely afternoon of culinary excellence which was forthcoming. Unfortunately the lunch came to an abrupt end after 2.5 hours when we were asked to move to the bar before even finishing out tasting menu. We ate our dessert in the bar. No-one else was asked to do this. In fact the table next to us left 45 minutes later. And the table who arrived first left after another hour. While the impeccable service, food and drink continued at the bar, the whole ambience had changed. And the lunch ended very differently to how it began. If we’d ordered a la carte it would have made more sense for us to be moved on. But the fact that we were moved was inexcusable and completely changed our perception of the day. I implore Core not to take customers for granted, to allocate at least three hours for tables with tasting menus. Please look at your competitors and make it special for your customers. Recommended. But order a la carte unless you don’t mind being moved.
Be the first to ReplyCulinary masterpiece
Absolute cream of the Michelin crop! Beautiful experience, food looked stunning, full of texture and flavours. For special occassions!
Be the first to ReplyFive stars all round for this fantastic experience!
We finally managed to book dinner at Core by Clare Smyth for last night and it was well worth waiting for. The bar area was beautiful and so was the dining area. We were taken through by friendly staff and even got a wave from Johnny Bone, the Head Chef, as we passed by the busy kitchen. As soon as we were seated Alessandro took care of us and was very helpful in explaining the options. We chose Core Classics -7 courses of the dishes for which Core is most well known. Afterwards we were so pleased with our choice because every dish was a winner. We particularly liked the potato and roe but in fact each dish was a surprise and a delight. We chose to select our own choice of wine rather than the wine pairing and Hubert, the Head Sommelier, was very helpful when we perused the extensive wine list. We were all extremely happy and felt that the whole team deserved congratulations in creating such beautiful dishes as well as such a great ambience in which to enjoy them. Five stars all round for the fantastic experience! I cannot end without mentioning the one area at Core which clearly needs attention. That is the ability of a patron to make contact - either to make a reservation or to confirm a reservation already made. A restaurant as superb as this must surely be able to set up a system where phone calls can be answered by a human being. I found it impossible to make contact with anyone in order to answer questions which were not dealt with on the website, or to make a booking. Eventually I used the Centurion service at Amex , as they were prepared to keep trying on my behalf and they succeeded. Then during the week prior to my reservation date I called personally at least 6 times over several days. The reply always asked me to call back as no one was available to take the call. On 3 occasions I left a message reconfirming- with my number and email address - and asked someone to call back or email to say the message had been received. Nothing! No contact. When we arrived at Core last night I had no idea whether or not our reservation had been cancelled or confirmed. Please Clare, can you arrange for a human being to answer all incoming calls? It would make such a big difference. Thanks in advance and for a lovely experience. Michael
Be the first to ReplyExcellent evening
We have been trying to book this restaurant for ages and finally got lucky at short notice. The experience was excellent from the hearty welcome we received right through to the chefs waving us farewell. Every little detail was covered. We chose the seasons menu which seemed to feature every one of my wife's favourites from crab through turbot to venison. However, we agreed that the Jerusalem artichoke and crispy sweetbreads were the highlights. Service was excellent, as you would expect. It was a little fussy to start with, with our food being served immediately after our gin and tonic, but this seemed a small mistake. Chef herself was present to greet customers, which is always a good sign. We will return - assuming we can get a booking!
Be the first to ReplyOverpriced for the experience
Located at short walk from Nottingham hill gate tube stop. Entrance rather confusing as one sort to apartment block and other to restaurant. Number of people have been standing trying the wrong door. Warm welcome with nice view of the kitchen as you came it. Very cramped setting, tables felt very close together compared to other three Michelin stars and really felt the cramp/ over crowding when the restaurant was full at 7.30pm onwards. Also could overhear conversations - not that we wanted to but due to proximity of tables especially with some louder clientals. Bread was good- standard stuff as well as butter. Amouse bouch was good but started in the wrong order. Chicken skin should be first as least interesting and lobster roll last as best. The crab claw dish with consommé was good- the intensity of the consommé was amazing. The crab claw was average as was the sabayon. Jerusalem artichoke was nice with a rather sweet artichoke Veloute. The turbot was again average - cucumber salad was nice with potato and nice sauce, couldn’t identify the oyster in the dish. Pork Cheeks was below average- fatty pork portion which we both felt was overly fatty - was a bit gamey with an overpowering sauce Mains of venison- sauce was too intense, metallic venison with an ok haggis Palate cleaner of carrots was nicer than the main desert Desert was ok - the honey comb was nice. The ball mimicking the Maltese was average. Service was good but here was so many staff , it should be-They added to feel on overcrowding and didn’t help when the restaurant was full. £700 for a core season menu for two a bottle of champagne was overpriced for the experience. Cloak room had some issues at the end- wrong scarf with jacket and manage to initial lose the correct scarf as fallen on the floor which is a real downer after the meal with staff franticly trying to find items. Should be more organised as there are atleast two staff at the cloak room!
Be the first to ReplyMind blowing!
Overall, we had the most incredible experience at Core last night! Walking into the dining room where all the kitchen team, including Clare Smyth, greeted us warmly with a wave was a very special moment. The restaurant director Rob, head sommelier Hubert and the entire floor team were so welcoming, and looked after us exceptionally well throughout the night. We chose the Core Seasons tasting menu (with the addition of the black truffle linguine) plus the associated wine pairings. Every single course from canapés to the petit fours was utter heaven. The black truffle linguine was absolutely stand out, as was the veal sweetbread, venison and of course the signature Core-teser. The wine pairings were well chosen by the expert sommeliers. Watching the kitchen in action throughout the experience was such a treat. Everyone worked with such professionalism, meticulous attention to detail when plating and the clean down process was so impressive to observe! The playlist in the bathroom was so much fun with some perfectly chosen anthems! Sadly our experience did not start as well as hoped with my husband arriving early for a pre dinner drink in the bar, only to be quite rudely turned away by a member of the front of house team and told to return at the time of table reservation. I entirely understand that the bar was full, but a more polite approach would’ve been appreciated, perhaps with a suggestion of where else to get a drink nearby. I do feel that the whole experience should begin from the time you walk in (as with other 3 stars we have visited) and sadly this wasn’t the case for us. However we did not let this detract from the phenomenal experience that was to come from a team that should be very proud of how they look after their diners. Clare Smyth is a total icon and we felt privileged to enjoy her hospitality last night.
Be the first to ReplyAn amazing experience, truly memories making
An amazing experience. Excellent dishes, quite original flavours, presented at perfection with the perfect service. It feels cosy, home feel, the staff is so friendly. Absolutely love the turbo with kelp and oyster sauce, the jerusalem artichoke with malt and black truffle and finally the poire williams (aka Clare Smyth ‘s take on Eton Mess). The Venison with haggis was interesting - an acquired taste A well deserved 3 Michelin stars. Well done 👏
Be the first to ReplyThank You
I’ve been to Core by Clare Smyth twice now, and on both occasions the experience has been sublime. The kitchen and floor staff go above and beyond. In regards to the ‘potato and roe’ dish, how they have managed to make the humble potato taste the way it does will make you appreciate how hard they work in the kitchen to achieve that level of perfection. As for the Rhug Estate Venison, it is one of the best dishes I have ever eaten. Enough said. Obviously reviews are a matter of opinion, but based on my experiences I choose to believe that Core by Clare Smyth is not only one of the best restaurants in London but possibly in the world. I will be back as soon as I can get a reservation, which is fairly difficult for obvious reasons.
Be the first to ReplyFabulous
One of the best experiences I have had in London in the recent years. The food is meticulously creative and tasty. Great selection, atmosphere and staff. Looking forward to visiting again
Be the first to ReplyOne of the best restaurants I've ever experienced
An absolute stunner! Wonderful neighbourhood, beautiful restaurant, excellent wines and some of the best dishes I've ever tried - the level of the food is absolutely outstanding, worldclass, phenomenal, especially the scallops, potato and roe, lamb carrot, main coure with fish and mussels, pear dessert have fascinated me. The service is very approachable, friendly and professional. It's been the perfect evening for us and we'll come back as soon as we can.
Be the first to ReplyOutstanding food and exceptional service
Outstanding food, impeccable staff. We had two of the core classics tasting menus and found everything to be sublime. It was a wonderful experience from start to finish - the food was served by friendly and knowledgable staff, and the sommelier was wonderful. Because the environment is quite pared back and relaxed, the entire experience felt like such a special and memorable event where we could enjoy each others company and focus on the excellent food!
Be the first to ReplyThe pinnacle of fine dining
Exquisite food, beautifully presented in wonderful surroundings all come together perfectly to provide one of the best fine dining experiences you could possibly hope to enjoy. Absolutely stunning. Impeccable service from professional and knowledgeable staff who couldn't do enough to make your evening perfect. Food was cookery at it's confident best and everything from amuses bouches, to the final petit fours was stunning- the delicate combination of flavours and the creativity in their presentation is breathtaking. Yes it is expensive but the best always is, this is why it is also good value for money- the sum of all parts in providing the perfect evening has to be worth every penny.
Be the first to ReplyTotal Indulgence
Ok, so when you eat at a 3 michelin star restaurant you know for sure that the food is going to taste good. It tastes better than good! It’s sublime! Great ambience! Great service! The taster menu was a tad one note and whilst I absolutely loved it, I couldn’t help feel that the whole experience ever so slightly bordered on pretentiousness. In view of the cost, I thought the service charge was unnecessary. Having said all that, it was still a joy!
Be the first to ReplyAbsolutely phenomenal
I had been frantically and endlessly searching the reservation system for months to nab a spot here, having been told at other restaurants (SOLA, A Wong, Ynyshir) that it was possibly one of the UK's best, as well as having 3 Michelin stars and the beautiful food presentation. Finally, I was in luck when I found a time last minute at the end of January; I grabbed it in a nanosecond. I came here for dinner and words cannot express how stunned I was. The canapés were fabulous, especially that chicken with a slightly sweet, crispy skin - worth dying for. The classic combination of cheese and truffle was used for a gougère that was delightfully rich and in my opinion, should get anyone feeling excited about the whole meal. Pity it ended in a single bite. The crab starter was excellent; a gorgeous creamy but light crab mousse was enhanced by the delicate flavour of the caviar. Along with that was one of the most intense crab soups I've ever tasted - an exquisite trio. The signature 'potato and roe' whilst sounding deceptively simple, was a real work of art, you have a perfectly cooked creamy potato complemented by a gorgeous buttery sauce, that was enhanced even further by that delicate, salty flavour of the roe. The Jerusalem artichoke was one of a few dishes in my time that demonstrated that it was possible to produce a spectacular flavour without the help of meat or fish. A perfectly cooked piece of artichoke with a rich, earthy sauce; combined with the distinctive flavour of malt, voila! you have a vegetarian dish at its best. The meat dishes, especially that venison were astonishing. Considering I wasn't a big fan of venison up until now, this dish completely changed that. The faultlessly tender and succulent piece of meat accompanied by haggis and a chestnut cream tasted as good as it looked. The desserts were among the most artistically presented I've ever seen. The pear and verbena dessert - a true example of a masterpiece that simply looked too beautiful to eat! The crunch from the meringue, the soft texture from the jelly and the natural fruity, herbal flavours meant you had a dessert that was refined, elegant, refreshing and above all delicious. The 'Core-Teaser' (play on Malteaser) was as original as a dessert could get. A sumptuous chocolate and hazelnut mousse-like base was topped with a white mousse and sugar clouds that melted the second they enter your mouth - divine. This honestly was one of the best meals I've ever had. There genuinely is no room for improvement. It's a 3 Michelin star restaurant for a good reason but not only that, it really is at the top of the top. Get yourself down here and try for yourself, you'll be thinking about it for days! It was also such a delight to receive such a warm, friendly welcome and farewell from Clare Smyth and her team, an already outstanding evening was just made even better.
Be the first to ReplySuperb Saturday evening to celebrate a 60th Birthday.
Superb Saturday evening to celebrate a 60th Birthday. We chose the Classic Tasting menu, also available were the Core Seasons menu and A La Carte menu, so catered for all (well, all able to and prepared to dig reasonably deep. We were first to sit so were a captive audience for both front of house and the kitchen brigade when we arrived and received an enthusiastic welcome from all, Clare was stood by the pass commanding the troops like a general! The four different amuse bouche were lovely, particularly the jellied eel (well this is London after all). The menu was lovely, particularly the "potato & roe" and the "venison with haggis" the sauce was fantastic. The meal was topped off with petit fours, or as the menu said "The End" of warm chocolate tart and wine gums, made with actual wine, brilliant. On the subject of wine, we didn't have the pairing, I'm a bit of a lightweight, so we had three individual glasses chosen by the sommelier who made some excellent decisions in conjunction with us. All in all a fantastic experience from a team of exceptional kitchen and front of house staff moulded together by the general. Yes it's pricey, but if it's your thing easily worth the money, some people spend huge amounts on following football teams or buying clothes, if that's your thing great, spend your money as you see fit,....for us it's the best quality food, keep up the good work.
Be the first to ReplyExceptional in every way
Oh my what a wonderful experience… had lunch at Core on Saturday and from start to finish the experience was exceptional! The service was first class but not over the top, and the food produced was just of the scale. By far the best restaurant I have been too, I will be back very soon. But to all the team a big THANK YOU….
Be the first to ReplySuperb evening
Second visit to Core, and even better than the first! The welcome by all the staff, including Clare as you enter the plush dining area with a view of the glass fronted kitchen, is a the first sign of the excellence that awaits the diner. Pre dinner amuse bouche are a wonderful way to start the meal. Then the seasons tasting menu, with every course bursting with flavour and superbly presented by the excellent staff. There's a very comprehensive wine list, or there are wine pairings available. Certainly deserving of its 3 Michelin stars !
Be the first to ReplyCreative Cuisine
I'll describe this place as being beautifully presented and having wonderful style. Their wine pairing is incredible, and the atmosphere is stunning!
Be the first to ReplyExcellent!
Prestige and how a restaurant should be run. The service, the food, the staff. Impeccable. My 2nd time here and better than the last.
Be the first to ReplyExtraordinary experience
Words can't describe what a beautiful, delicious, and perfect experience our dinner was. As soon as you enter the door, to every minute of the well choreographed dinner to our departure - perfection. There is an abundance of staff and one has to admire the level of efficiency of the staff's movements around the dining room. A finished plate never sat on the table for more than 30 seconds before someone came to whisk it away and clean the table. Each dish was presented perfectly and staff was knowledgeable and energetic to present the next course. The dishes were phenomenal tasting. The creativity, beauty, and just overall taste of each and every dish. Nothing was heavy, while most dishes were quite bright. The desserts were just ok but the rest of the meal more than made up for it. Chef was in the kitchen and was able to even get a quick greeting on the way in and out. Would come back in a heartbeat.
Be the first to ReplyEverything I wished it would be
Visited today Saturday 7th Jan, we had the classic tasting menu and we were completely blown away. The restaurant is beautiful and the staff are all welcoming and knowledgeable. This is an unpretentious restaurant serving world class food with matching service. To top our visit we saw Claire, who went out of her way to talk to us, you could feel her passion and pride and she is genuinely warm and welcoming. Well done Core, you made us feel welcome and we didn’t want to leave. We are planning our return.
Be the first to ReplyAn enjoyable evening
As the first booking for dinner is 6.30 and the doors only open at 6.30 there is no chance to have a drink at the bar before. That said, the welcome is friendly and efficient, as one would expect. There is a whole host of young, enthusiastic people to take care of you and explain all about the origin of all the ingredients and the thinking that went into choosing them. Everything was well presented and from the amuse-bouche up to desert was delightful. The signature desert was not as good as were expected, but pleasant enough. Wine was overpriced and a huge service charge took the shine off things somewhat. Why not simply price ‘service included’. I say the same with every place, anywhere in the world that adds service. One cannot serve oneself so why bill it separately? We eat at dozens of starred restaurants all over the world each year and Core is certainly decent enough, but I think the staff made it a much more enjoyable experience.
Be the first to ReplyExceptional fine dining- best in class in London!
Amazing top-notch fine dining experience. The staff is very professional, well-trained, kind and polite. The dishes are beautifully presented, with unique combinations of flavours and textures. I particularly liked the knowledge and skill of the sommelier as the wine pairing was flawless.
Be the first to ReplyCore is in a league of it’s own.
Core is in a league of its own. Claire Smyth’s concept of tasting menu is a culinary delight. Each plate is a work of art. Staff are so knowledgable about the food and it’s origins and the wine is exquisite. We’ll be back. Thank you Claire and your team.
Be the first to ReplyBirthday meal
What can I say, just stunning in every aspect of food, service and ambiance Never felt so relaxed in a high end fine dining restaurant!! All the staff were friendly, never overpowering and there only when you needed them. We had seasons tasting menu and classic at the same time, something you would get everywhere for a table of two, The food was the best I’ve had anywhere, stunning flavours from the canapés to petit fours The core teaser is next level simply divine, beef and oyster pie was a stand out dish for me but all 14 dishes were excellent. Met Clare and Jonny who took time out to say hello and thank us for coming ! Well done core team and thanks again Lee 👌
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