Essence at the Pantiles by Atul Kochhar

4.5

409 Reviews

£26 to £40

Indian

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2 people

Dec 2, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 14 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Great for creative cocktails
Good for groups

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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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
Website
https://www.essencerestaurants.co.uk/
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
Bibi Roy: 01892 614411

Location
The Pantiles, Tunbridge Wells, Kent TN2 5TD
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

Experiences

Festive Tasting Menus
£59.95 - £124.95 per person
Nov 15, 2024 - Dec 31, 2024
Enjoy our best menu yet with the optional Wine Pairing. 5 or 7 Course Tasting Menu available any day any time of the week until end of December. These Menus have been specially curated to celebrate the upcoming Festive Season. Come and celebrate with us and enjoy them for a limited time only!
Weekday Set Menu
£24.00 - £28.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Enjoy a 2/3 Course Weekday Lunch Set Menu curated by Atul Kochhar, Monday to Friday between 12pm to 2.30pm.
Weekend Lunch Set Menu
£28.00 - £32.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Enjoy our delicious food with our Lunch Set Menu on Weekends only. Saturday lunch time runs from 12pm to 3.30pm and Sunday from 12 to 2.30pm.

What 409 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.5Service
4.4Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

Kent
Great for creative cocktails
Tunbridge Wells
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Essence at the Pantiles by Atul Kochhar offers an exceptional dining experience with "amazing food," "outstanding service," and a "lovely ambience." The menu showcases exquisite Indian flavors, including a sublime vegetarian tasting menu. Diners praise the attentive staff and refined atmosphere, making it perfect for special occasions.

409 Reviews

C
Claire
East Sussex
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautifully spiced dishes and each one of us enjoyed our choices. Very smiley, helpful staff..
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Rosy
London
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Very quiet for a weekend. But considering how quiet it was, the service was very slow. It took approx 30 mins to get a beer and there were maybe 2 or 3 tables with guests on. The food was… nice. A couple of starts were cold (there were 6 of us) and the mains were… average. I think I actually could’ve cooked nicer myself as a mediocre home cook. For the price - not worth it. Wine was very expensive for average taste - £13 for a large glass of the cheapest Pinot G
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Hannah
London
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent service and the food was good but not very generous portions! The issue is the cost. It is extremely expensive. The staff are incredible and the ambience very good but the prices are too high.
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Andrew
Kent
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Welcoming and effective staff. Food choices were excellent. We had the seafood curry and a lamb curry. I would have liked more roasted potato but that was a minor issue. The house Bordeaux was well priced and delicious. We would definitely recommend this restaurant for a couple or foursome. Possibly not a group booking for us due to the price. We will be returning
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John
London
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Good food/staff & atmosphere We will return Well worth a visit
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Judi
London
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely experience to celebrate a friend's birthday who had connections with Shimla in India
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Charlotte
Kent
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 23, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
Delicious 7 course tasting menu and couldn't fault the service. Only annoyance was the volume of other guests. The acoustics need looking at.
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James
Kent
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on November 22, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Excellent food and service. A special event destination for us
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Tracey
London
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 22, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fabulous service and delicious food. Always a lovely treat. The frozen lychee margarita was just as good as it looked. Food was tasty and beautifully presented, the staff are truly lovely and make you feel so welcome. We had the al a carte menu and every dish was a joy. Looking forward to our next visit.
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Diana
Las Vegas
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on November 20, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Really enjoyed our dinner at Essence. Staff are very lovely. They honoured my free TN card Prosecco too! Thank you.
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Essence at the Pantiles by Atul Kochhar is rated 4.5 stars by 409 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

Dec 2, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 14 times today

Experiences are available.

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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

Website
https://www.essencerestaurants.co.uk/
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
Bibi Roy: 01892 614411

Essence at the Pantiles by Atul Kochhar

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Additional information

Experiences

Festive Tasting Menus

Weekday Set Menu

Weekend Lunch Set Menu

Menu

What 409 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

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