Best Fine Dining Restaurants in Paddington

Excellent food and service. First time at Clos Maggiore, and we will return. Fantastic experience for my wife's birthday. Thank you

We had a wonderful family lunch with beautiful views over the park and beyond. Notable dishes were crab and sweetcorn soup, fried squid, a delicious selection of dim sum and the duck which was outstanding and we had the noodle option which was delicious and the gai lan with garlic. The staff were super attentive even anticipating that my elderly mother might need arms for the chair. We had a very happy and memorable lunch and look forward to coming back again soon. Even though we no longer live in London we plan a visit around Ming Jiang!

CORE is exceptional. We've been fortunate enough to have been to a significant number of Michelin 3 stars. We both agreed this is a top 5. It's hard to add anything meaningful to the prior positive reviews. I'll add a couple of items I haven't seen much in the reviews. First, my wife is a vegetarian and CORE accommodated that beautifully. Second, the price of CORE, is very fair, particularly when compared with other 3 stars. We both had the classic menu, drank a nice bottle of Malbec, had two cocktails and some cognac. The bill was less than $1,000 US. While that is still a lot of money for a meal, it's probably the least we've paid at the 20 plus 3 stars we have now been to. Finally, we were impressed that the founder was very visible and friendly to patrons throughout the evening. That's something we are increasingly seeing less of in 3 star restaurants. It was nice to be greeted by her as we walked by the kitchen. It seems ridiculous to give a review and not talk about the food at all. It is exceptional and I have no insights that other reviewers have not already provided. This is a 3 star restaurant in every respect.

We’ve been celebrating birthdays at Smith’s for the past four years, and every time they deliver an amazing experience! This year was extra special as we celebrated a birthday and a proposal, and the team went above and beyond to make it unforgettable. The table was beautiful, and they even brought out a cake with a candle, which added a lovely personal touch. The food was, as always, excellent—delicious, beautifully presented, and fresh. A special thank you to Alfredo, who truly made our lunch even more memorable. He was professional, kind, and welcoming, with a warm smile that made us feel right at home. His attention to detail and dedication to making our experience perfect is so appreciated. Smith’s has earned every one of these 5 stars—highly recommend for any special occasion!

Unusual to have to ring a bell to get into the restaurant, but did add to the homely feeling of the restaurant. Food was excellent and the wine list had enough choices. Enjoyed the evening here, maybe because it was quiet as there were only a few other guests.