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Jalpari - Hand dived pan-seared scallops. - Essence at the Pantiles by Atul Kochhar, Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Essence at the Pantiles by Atul Kochhar

4.6
4.6
476 Reviews
£26 to £40
Indian

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2 people
7:00 PM

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Booked 21 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Neighborhood gem
Essence by Atul Kochhar has opened at The Pantiles this winter. The two time Micheline Star Chef has created a unique menu for this beautiful restaurant. Register your interest for events and news.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Indian
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Mon–Fri 5:30 pm–10:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm–10:30 pm Sun 12:00 pm–3:30 pm Sun 5:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    01892 614411
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Atul Kochhar
  • Private party facilities
    Whether you want to celebrate a birthday, an anniversary, a baby shower, small wedding receptions or corporate events we have the right space for you. Private, with balcony views and private bar.
  • Private party contact
    Roger Pont Vidal: 01892 614411
  • Neighborhood
    Tunbridge Wells
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 476 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Kent

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Kent

    Good for special occasions

  • Tunbridge Wells

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Essence at the Pantiles by Atul Kochhar impresses with its "amazing food," exquisite cocktails, and attentive, friendly service. The restaurant offers a "fantastic atmosphere," with dishes that showcase a "unique, rich" blend of flavors. Despite occasional noise and pricing concerns, it remains a "highly recommended," ideal spot for special occasions.
476 Reviews
  1. Nicola

    Kent

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely meal excellent service definitely recommend.

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  2. Sophie

    Kent

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service, excellent food. Will recommend to others in absolute confidence that they’ll enjoy it as much as we did.

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  3. Robin

    Kent

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Good food, good service and good value. But I worry whether they can sustain this with so many seats. If it’s not full can they make a profit and if it is full can they sustain the service?

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  4. Elizabeth

    Kent

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    All aspects of experience flawless from walking in to walking out

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  5. Vicky

    London

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    It was a lovely meal for my boyfriend’s birthday however we were seated right next to the toilets. The only other table they had was one table across from where we were. It was slightly better although the tables are very close together so makes it difficult to have a conversation. However the food was amazing and the service very good. The initial host we had who brought us drinks over was so lovely really nice to chat to him and the staff were very friendly.

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  6. Nick

    Kent

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Was the perfect night, staff were fully attentive and polite all round. Food and drinks arrived at a good pace and were some of the best weve had eating out. They finished our night off with a lovely rose for my partner and honestly topped off the perfect valentines night. Would highly recommend to anyone considering!

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  7. Luke

    Devon

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food, perfect service. 10/10 An absolute must visit restaurant.

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  8. Gordon

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Terrific innovative Indian food, exciting fkavours, exceptionally well blended and presented. Outstanding staff. An all round great experience and I would highly recommend it. We had a fabulous meal.

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  9. Sally

    Kent

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service - attentive waiting staff. Food was delicious - great decor and atmosphere.

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  10. Miranda

    Kent

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a lovely evening at Essence and felt welcomed and at ease from the moment we arrived. Service was attentive, knowledgeable and friendly. We enjoyed the food and the fact that it was a decent portion size. We shared two starters and two mains with rice. We found the overall price pretty reasonable and will be back to sample more on the menu! Essence is definitely a great asset to Tunbridge Wells!! Thank you for a fun evening!!

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2 people
7:00 PM

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Booked 21 times today

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The Pantiles, Tunbridge Wells, Kent TN2 5TD

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Tunbridge Wells
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Mon–Fri 5:30 pm–10:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm–10:30 pm Sun 12:00 pm–3:30 pm Sun 5:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Indian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Atul Kochhar
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    01892 614411
  • Private party facilities
    Whether you want to celebrate a birthday, an anniversary, a baby shower, small wedding receptions or corporate events we have the right space for you. Private, with balcony views and private bar.
  • Private party contact
    Roger Pont Vidal: 01892 614411
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