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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

4.5
4.5
428 Reviews
£26 to £40
Indian

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2 people
19:00
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

Experiences

  • 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.
    Weekend Lunch Set Menu photo

  • 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.
    Weekday Set Menu photo

  • Festive Tasting Menus

    £59.95 - £124.95 per person

    15 Nov 2024 - 31 Dec 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!
    Festive Tasting Menus photo

Menu

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What 428 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

Diners' Choice Awards

  • 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.

428 Reviews

  1. 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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  2. 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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  3. 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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  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. Carol

    Norfolk/Suffolk

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 19 December 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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  7. Wendy

    Kent

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 18 December 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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  8. Tamara

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 17 December 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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  9. Joanna

    Kent

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Exquisite food, lovely atmosphere, excellent service. Extremely good value set lunch menu. Will be back ASAP.

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  10. Tracey

    Kent

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous food and service. The flavours in the food were amazing. We will be back!

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Essence at the Pantiles by Atul Kochhar is rated 4.5 stars by 428 OpenTable diners.

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Make a booking

2 people
19:00
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

  • Area
    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
    Gluten-free Options, Vegan
  • 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
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