Core by Clare Smyth - A Disappointing Michelin 3-Star Experience

📍 Address: 92 Kensington Park Rd, London W11 2PN I finally managed to snag a reservation at Core by Clare Smyth, the ultra-exclusive 3-Michelin-starred restaurant in Notting Hill (headed by Gordon Ramsay's protegé!). While the cozy ambiance and impeccable service were on point, the food sadly didn't live up to the hype. 🍽 What We Ordered: Classic Tasting Menu (£245) Seasonal Tasting Menu (£265) ✨ Highlights (Starters): Lobster Roll 🦞 - Perfectly buttery Black Truffle Gougère 🖤 - Rich umami bomb Jellied Eel & Toasted Seaweed 🍮 - Surprisingly tasty (though the roast chicken jelly weirdly tasted like century egg?!) 😕 The Letdowns: Zero flavor layering - Each dish was one-note, with no complexity Overwhelming richness - By the 4th course, we were already fatigued Cloying desserts - No balance, just sugar overload For a £500+ meal, I expected mind-blowing techniques and flavors - but this felt more like 1-star execution. Maybe an off night? Either way, not rushing back. #MichelinStar #LondonFineDining #CorebyClareSmyth #Overrated #FoodieFail