How do you get a table at Core by Clare Smyth?
How do you get a table at Core by Clare Smyth? Book it on OpenTable, which is the restaurant's own booking channel: on November 3, 2026, the next table for two was the following night, Wednesday, November 4, at 9:15pm. I'd book the lunch, Thursday to Saturday, for the same kitchen in daylight.
Core is the tasting-menu restaurant at 92 Kensington Park Road in Notting Hill, cooking British produce. On November 3, 2026, a table for two was free the next night. That is one day's calendar, not a rule, so book as soon as your London dates are set.
What does it cost and what are the rules?
| Rule | What the restaurant says |
|---|---|
| Where to book | OpenTable, or by phone on +44 20 3937 5086 |
| Dinner | Tuesday to Saturday, 6:30pm to 9:45pm |
| Lunch | Thursday to Saturday, 12pm to 2:15pm |
| Core Seasons menu | 285 pounds |
| Core Classics menu | 275 pounds |
| À la carte | 215 pounds at lunch, 245 at dinner |
| Wine pairing | 185 pounds |
| Cancellation | Under 72 hours, or fewer guests than booked: 175 pounds a person |
| Chef's Table | 2,500 pound deposit, not refundable; can be moved up to 14 days before |
| Dress | No sportswear; smart trainers are fine |
| Children | Welcome if they eat from the menu; no small children or babies |
The cancellation, dress and child rules are on Core's reservations page. The whole table orders from the same menu, either one of the tastings or the à la carte, and a service charge is added.
Which menu would I book?
The à la carte at lunch. At 215 pounds it is three courses from the same kitchen for 70 pounds less than Core Seasons, and it includes the potato and roe dish from the Classics menu. Book Core Seasons at dinner if the evening is the point of the trip.
Take the 72 hour rule seriously: one guest dropping out the day before costs 175 pounds.
Where does it fit in a London trip?
Put it on a day in west London: Portobello Road and Holland Park are a short walk away. For the rest of the trip, the London area guide picks a base, and the Heathrow transfer guide covers the arrival.