CORE by Clare Smyth

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   Aisha

   VIP

   London

   6 reviews

   5.0

   6 reviews

   Dined today

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Everything was perfect, staff are incredible seamless smooth service
   

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   marisol

   VIP

   New York City

   7 reviews

   5.0

   7 reviews

   Dined today

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Dining at Core by Clare Smyth is nothing short of extraordinary. From the moment you step into the elegantly understated space, you’re welcomed by an atmosphere that perfectly balances sophistication and warmth. Every detail, from the attentive service to the inviting ambiance, is thoughtfully curated. The menu is a celebration of British ingredients, transformed into unforgettable dishes. Each course tells a story through layers of flavor and texture, blending tradition with innovation. Clare Smyth’s ability to elevate humble ingredients to something extraordinary is truly remarkable. What sets Core apart is how it makes every guest feel special. The staff’s genuine passion and attention to detail ensure a flawless experience from start to finish. Dining at Core by Clare Smyth isn’t just a meal—it’s an unforgettable event and, for me, the pinnacle of fine dining. Quite simply, it’s my favorite restaurant in the world!
   

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   Amy

   Berkshire

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined today

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Absolutely loved it, stunning food and an all round amazing experience. A little on the cold side in the restaurant but otherwise it was perfect
   

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   Kevin

   Kansas City

   11 reviews

   5.0

   11 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Wonderful dining experience. Food, incredible and creative. Staff, professional, skilled, kind. Low noise level even when the room was full.
   

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   Kai

   VIP

   Philadelphia

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Always fantastic experience. Can’t wait to go back
   

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   Lydia

   London

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Amazing food and service as always. Thank you team Core!
   

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   Mark

   VIP

   Washington DC

   18 reviews

   5.0

   18 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   CORE is exceptional. We've been fortunate enough to have been to a significant number of Michelin 3 stars. We both agreed this is a top 5. It's hard to add anything meaningful to the prior positive reviews. I'll add a couple of items I haven't seen much in the reviews. First, my wife is a vegetarian and CORE accommodated that beautifully. Second, the price of CORE, is very fair, particularly when compared with other 3 stars. We both had the classic menu, drank a nice bottle of Malbec, had two cocktails and some cognac. The bill was less than $1,000 US. While that is still a lot of money for a meal, it's probably the least we've paid at the 20 plus 3 stars we have now been to. Finally, we were impressed that the founder was very visible and friendly to patrons throughout the evening. That's something we are increasingly seeing less of in 3 star restaurants. It was nice to be greeted by her as we walked by the kitchen. It seems ridiculous to give a review and not talk about the food at all. It is exceptional and I have no insights that other reviewers have not already provided. This is a 3 star restaurant in every respect.
   

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   Henrietta

   VIP

   London

   2 reviews

   3.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on 31 December 2024

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   A beautiful evening, and as always the food was incredible but both my husband and I thought the menu was almost too classic relying heavily on ‘decadence’ with truffle to make the dishes stand out. Also, unfortunately we thought the service was quite poor (we’ve been before and didn’t have this experience). Our whole meal was rushed with courses arriving too quickly after one another, and wine being poured for courses before the previous glass was finished. It felt like we were being ushered through the meal in order for to finish ready for the next sitting. Our previous experience was so wonderful but on this occasion we left feeling quite deflated, given the date but also how much we were spending. There were no nuances in service that we’d hope for from a 3* star restaurant.
   

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   Sylvia

   New York City

   2 reviews

   1.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on 31 December 2024

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 1

   Racial discrimination experience! The receptionist is extremely indifferent, arrogant and rude when I called earlier mentioning my friend’s medical emergency. As we’ve tried our best to make it there and apologize for being late, the blonde receptionist in green suits still held her bad attitude towards us and judges us from top to bottom, claiming that our dress code doesn’t fit even if none of us is wearing hooded tops. Then she just left us at the front door and looked for another woman for help. When the woman in black came, she first said that the kitchen is already closed and there is no way we can have lunch there and instead of moving our appointment time, we have to reschedule everything. I asked when the next available time is and she first said it would be dinner and then after a second she said the dinner is also booked in that second, which is ridiculous and suspicious. Then she said: WE CANNOT LET YOU IN EVEN IF YOU ARE NOT LATE IN THIS. I’ve been to many Michelin restaurants and none of their staff said anything rude like that when we were in normal clothes and she cannot even say which dress code listed on website is broke, let alone I’ve informed of them about our rush from hospital to the restaurant due to the medical emergency. Then she suddenly said we can only have lunch in the bar instead of inside the restaurant, we have no choice but to follow. During our lunch, I noticed other customers coming out of the restaurant inside wearing something even more casual than us, which makes our whole experience worse. I would say the woman in black was playing with us for the whole time, and this is racial discrimination for sure. Their attitude makes us feel being treated like inferiors and they deserve neither the fame nor the price.
   

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    Mew

    Melbourne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 30 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Exceptional foods, will come back for dinner next time. We appreciate their service and attentiveness.
    

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