Essence at the Pantiles by Atul Kochhar

4.5

429 Reviews

£26 to £40

Indian

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2 people

Dec 27, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 13 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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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
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 429 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

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 a refined dining experience with "amazing food" and "attentive service." Guests appreciate the unique menu, featuring "exquisite flavours" and diverse options, including a sublime vegetarian tasting menu. The beautifully decorated setting and warm atmosphere complement the "superb service," making it ideal for special occasions.

430 Reviews

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Stephen
Kent
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Tasty food, top quality ingredients. Beautiful presented. Would highly recommend
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Laura
London
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our Christmas dinner at Essence was perfect in every way. The food was absolutely delicious and perfectly served. The staff were very warm and friendly. All the thoughtful little extras were much appreciated. Everything was memorable and special and we may make this a family Christmas tradition!
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David
Kent
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was excellent and as good as last time. We had the lunch /afternoon menu. The ambience and atmosphere was great. Would recommend it to all our friends and family.
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Sandie
Brighton
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Yet again an amazing lunch experience! Beautiful food, great service and a lovely chat with the Chef, it doesn’t get better than that.
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Rebecca
Norfolk/Suffolk
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food and fantastic service. Another great meal at Essence.
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Alex
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We went to Essence for our pre-xmas dinner date and had an amazing dinner with super attentive, fabulous service. Would thoroughly recommend this restaurant and we will be back!
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Karen
East Sussex
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fabulous meal of wonderful flavours and exceptional presentation. Fabulous service and such a warm welcome. Absolutely wonderful. Thank you
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Carol
Norfolk/Suffolk
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on December 19, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We just thought it was a little unimaginative. My husband often asks waiters for recommendations (they know more than most diners, after all). He asked for a chicken-based dish that was quite (but not too) spicy. What arrived was a half chicken with some sauce - presumably spiced-up a little in the kitchen. We selected Essence because you are generally a cut above the rest (with some 'wow factor'). We know - we have dined with you before. But we can get a chicken with spiced-up sauce anywhere. Little disappointing, frankly. Private note to you (not posted publicly).
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Wendy
Kent
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 18, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful dining experience. Fantastic food and amazing staff. Will definitely return to Essence in the Pantiles.
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Tamara
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely fabulous meal, the food was amazing as were the cocktails. Service was outstanding, couldn’t do enough for you . Would certainly recommend
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Essence at the Pantiles by Atul Kochhar is rated 4.5 stars by 429 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 27, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 13 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Essence at the Pantiles by Atul Kochhar

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 429 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

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