Meghan Markle
Royalty
Restaurant | Notting Hill, London
Core by Clare Smyth
The first British female chef to earn 3 Michelin stars. Exceptional modern British cuisine celebrating UK produce in elegant Notting Hill surroundings.
3 Michelin Stars
Modern British
$$$$
3
Michelin Stars
#1
Female Chef UK
4.9
Rating
Who is Clare Smyth?
Clare Smyth is the first and only British female chef to hold 3 Michelin stars. She trained under Gordon Ramsay and Alain Ducasse before opening Core in 2017. She cooked at Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's wedding reception and was named World's Best Female Chef in 2018. Her restaurant celebrates the best of British produce with refined, modern techniques.
Location & Hours
Address
92 Kensington Park Road
London W11 2PN
Notting Hill
Phone
+44 20 3937 5086
Reservations
Book online 2-3 months in advance. One of London's most sought-after tables.
Price Range
$$$$ (Tasting Menu ~185 GBP pp)
Celebrity Sightings
Signature Dishes
Iconic
Potato and Roe
The signature dish that elevates humble potato to fine dining. Slow-cooked potato, herring roe, beurre blanc.
Signature
Lamb Carrot
Cumbrian lamb with carrots cooked multiple ways. A celebration of British farming.
Tasting Menu
Core Menu
The flagship tasting menu showcasing British ingredients through Clare Smyth's refined lens.
Vegetarian
Flora Menu
Exceptional vegetarian tasting menu proving vegetables can be the star of fine dining.
Frequently Asked Questions
Clare Smyth is the first and only British female chef to hold 3 Michelin stars. She trained under Gordon Ramsay and Alain Ducasse, cooked at the Royal Wedding, and was named World's Best Female Chef 2018.
Core is famous for exceptional modern British cuisine celebrating UK produce, the signature 'Potato and Roe' dish, and being one of only a handful of 3 Michelin star restaurants in the UK.
The Core tasting menu costs approximately 185 GBP per person. With wine pairings, expect 300-350+ GBP per person. There's also a lunch menu available at a lower price point.