How much does CORE by Clare Smyth cost?
From £205 for the three-course à la carte lunch to £275 for the Core Seasons tasting menu, per person in GBP, before service. The table adds the 12.5% usually added for service, an estimate (the restaurant’s bill is what counts), and the cost for two.
| Per person | With 12.5% service | For two | For two, with service | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Core Seasons tasting menu7 courses | £275 | £309 | £550 | £619 |
| Core Seasons tasting menu with wine pairing | £450 | £506 | £900 | £1,012 |
| Core Classics tasting menu7 courses | £265 | £298 | £530 | £596 |
| Core Classics tasting menu with wine pairing | £440 | £495 | £880 | £990 |
| Three-course à la carte3 courses | £235 | £264 | £470 | £529 |
| Three-course à la carte lunch3 courses | £205 | £231 | £410 | £461 |
Every figure is for one guest and excludes service charge, which most UK restaurants add at 10–15% (12.5–15% in London). Supplements such as caviar or truffle courses are left out. Prices shown in other currencies use the day's exchange rate and are approximate.
Sources: the restaurant’s website (menus). Prices checked 9 October 2026; menus change, so check with CORE by Clare Smyth before you book.
Has CORE by Clare Smyth got more expensive?
The Core Seasons tasting menu cost £235 in December 2023 and costs £275 today, 17% more in 3 years. With the wine pairing it has gone from £380 to £450.
Core Seasons tasting menuWine pairing (the figure above each bar is the total with wine)
The figures and where they come from
| When | Menu | With wine | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 2023 | £235 | £380 | Internet Archive copy |
| January 2025 | £265 | £430 | Internet Archive copy |
| January 2026 | £265 | £440 | Internet Archive copy |
| Now | £275 | £450 | Our latest check |
Past prices come from the restaurant’s own website on the date shown: its menu page as saved by the Internet Archive’s Wayback Machine, or its own documents.
What is the cheapest way to eat at CORE by Clare Smyth?
The three-course à la carte lunch, at £205 per person. That’s £70 less than the Core Seasons tasting menu.
- Three-course à la carte lunch £205Thursday to Saturday · £70 less than the Core Seasons tasting menu
- Three-course à la carte £235£40 less than the Core Seasons tasting menu
- Core Classics tasting menu £2657 courses · Clare Smyth's best-known dishes, including the 'Potato and roe' and the 'Core apple' · £10 less than the Core Seasons tasting menu
- Restaurant Gordon Ramsay £225The cheapest three-star dinner menu in London, French
How to book at CORE by Clare Smyth
Book online on OpenTable or by phone on 020 3937 5086.
- When tables are releasedOnline through OpenTable, or by phone. The whole table eats from the same tasting menu or the à la carte.
- Where to bookBook on OpenTable Or call 020 3937 5086.
- CancellationsCancelling with less than 72 hours' notice, reducing numbers or not turning up costs £175 per person.
- Groups and private eventsThe Chef's Table, beside the kitchen, needs a £2,500 non-refundable deposit and can be moved up to 14 days before. For private events, email [email protected].
From CORE by Clare Smyth’s website, checked 9 October 2026. Rules change, so check when you book.
Dress code, children and opening hours at CORE by Clare Smyth
What is the dress code at CORE by Clare Smyth?
Strictly no sportswear, such as tracksuit bottoms or hoodies; smart trainers are fine. Guests turned away for the dress code are charged the cancellation fee.
Can you take children to CORE by Clare Smyth?
Young guests are welcome if they eat from the regular menu, but small children and babies can't be accommodated.
When is CORE by Clare Smyth open?
It's open Tuesday to Saturday, closed on Monday and Sunday.
Mon closedTue–Sat openSun closed
Days from the MICHELIN Guide, Oct 2026; check before you go, as they change on holidays.
From CORE by Clare Smyth’s website, checked 9 October 2026. Rules change, so check when you book.
CORE by Clare Smyth: stars, chef and address
How many Michelin stars does CORE by Clare Smyth have?
Three. CORE by Clare Smyth holds three MICHELIN stars, the guide’s highest award, one of 10 three-star restaurants in the UK. It has held them every year since 2021.
Who is the chef at CORE by Clare Smyth?
The head chef is Clare Smyth.
- Cuisine
- Modern British
- Where
- Notting Hill · London · United Kingdom
- Address
- 92 Kensington Park Road, Notting Hill, London, W11 2PNOpen in Google Maps
- Dietary needs
- Can cater for vegetarian and vegan dietsFrom the MICHELIN Guide; say when you book
- Google rating
- 4.7 out of 51,654 reviews, checked October 2026
Is CORE by Clare Smyth expensive for a three-star restaurant?
Its £275 dinner menu is the 4th cheapest of the 6 three-star dinner menus in London with a published price. The middle price is £275, which it matches.
| Restaurant | Cuisine | Dinner | Lunch | Wine pairing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Restaurant Gordon RamsayChelsea | French | £225 | £125 | – |
| Sketch, The Lecture Room and LibraryMayfair | Modern French | £225 | – | £95 |
| Hélène Darroze at The ConnaughtMayfair | Modern Cuisine | £259 | £125 | £185 |
| CORE by Clare SmythNotting Hill | Modern British | £275 | £205 | £175 |
| Alain Ducasse at The DorchesterMayfair | French | £285 | £125 | £160 |
| The LedburyNotting Hill | Modern Cuisine | £295 | £220 | £160 |
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Sources Restaurant: corebyclaresmyth.com. Stars, opening hours and dietary options: CORE by Clare Smyth in the MICHELIN Guide. Prices: the restaurant’s menus, checked 9 October 2026. Booking and visiting: the restaurant’s website, checked 9 October 2026. Past prices: Internet Archive copies of its menu page. Rating: Google Maps, checked October 2026. Exchange rates: ExchangeRate-API (2 October 2026).