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10 Dishes from Clare Smyth's First Solo Restaurant

10 Dishes from Clare Smyth's First Solo Restaurant

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Much excitement greeted the opening of Clare Smyth’s first solo restaurant in London earlier this month. The Northern Irish chef had for close to a decade maintained Restaurant Gordon Ramsay’s three Michelin star status – the only female chef in the UK to hold three stars – so the food world was hot with anticipation after she announced plans to embark on her own venture on leaving in 2015.

The food at Core, in London’s Notting Hill, relies on sustainable organic produce from UK farmers and suppliers – Smyth grew up on a farm in County Antrim – across a three or five course menu, or a longer tasting menu. There’s also an extensive wine list stretching to 400-plus bottles.

We’ve pulled some nice official pics together below, so you can see just what one of London’s most anticipated new openings has to offer. Dishes include Charlotte Potato with Trout and Herring Roe, Lamb-Braised Carrot and Passion Fruit and Red Kambot.

This article was last updated on 03/12/2025.

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Charlotte potato with herring and trout roe at Core.

Charlotte potato with herring and trout roe

Isle of Mull scallop at Core.

Isle of Mull scallop

Lamb-braised carrot at Core.

Lamb-braised carrot

Pear verbena at Core.

Pear verbena

Lemonade parfait at Core.

Lemonade parfait

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