What to order at Core by Clare Smyth

Must order
The Core potato dish, kept on the menu since opening night, plus the seasonal lamb course.
Editor tip
Book the kitchen counter for the Chef's Table service; same kitchen, fewer covers, eight weeks instead of twelve.
CuisineBritish gastropub
Price££££
Tasting menu£275
NeighborhoodNotting Hill Bayswater
HoursMon closed, Tue-Wed 18:30-21:45, Thu-Sat 12:00-14:15 and 18:30-21:45, Sun closed
ChefClare Smyth
Book ahead12 weeks
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Location

Address: 92 Kensington Park Road, London W11 2PN

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