CORE by Clare Smyth

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1. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   VIP

   Orlando

   8 reviews

   5.0

   8 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

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

   The restaurant, the staff and the food is perfect. It is a culinary treat in every aspect. You are never rushed. The pace of each course is perfect. We had an amazing time.
   

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   Arunee

   London

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined 1 day ago

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

   Food is not too salty and too rich consecutively. Service is not excellent but seem like the staffs are under a lot of pressure to behave certain ways. They don’t look as natural and be themselves. I have tried a few 3 stars Mechelin in France and UK, this is not comparable to those in terms of balance in flavours, presentation, flow of courses.
   

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   Aisha

   VIP

   London

   6 reviews

   5.0

   6 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   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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   lesley

   Gloucestershire

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 1 day ago

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

   Fabulous evening with incredible food. The menu was fantastic and meeting Clare at the end of the evening is a lovely touch x thoroughly recommended.
   

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   marisol

   VIP

   New York City

   7 reviews

   5.0

   7 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   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 1 day ago

   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 2 days 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 3 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 6 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 on 2 January 2025

    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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