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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
402 Reviews
£26 to £40
Indian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 21 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

  • Chapel Down Festive Wine Tasting

    £125.00 per person

    28 Nov 2024 only
    The time has come for our very first, Essence Festive Wine tasting!
Thursday 28 Nov, commencing at 7pm, GM Roger Pont and Events and Marketing Manager Bibi Roy will be hosting an evening with Chapel Down Wines, where guests will experience a delicious five course tasting menu curated by Chef Atul Kochhar, presented by Head Chef, Kuldeep Singh. Chapel Down Wine Ambassador, Henry Bass will introduce pairings for our wonderful dishes that compliment each course perfectly. We believe we have chosen some spectacular wines that we know you will love when experienced with our superb menu. Please feel free to ask Henry any questions prior to the courses being placed. Priced at £125 per person including the wines and food (excl sc) RSVP 26 Nov 2024
    Chapel Down Festive Wine Tasting 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

  • 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

Menu

View menu on restaurant's website

What 402 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 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.

402 Reviews

  1. James

    Kent

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    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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  2. Tracey

    London

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    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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  3. Diana

    Las Vegas

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    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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  4. Libby

    London

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    6 of us dined as a belated birthday lunch. When we had to move the lunch from the birthday to 2 weeks later, the team could not have been more accommodating. Absolutely delicious food and cocktails. Wonderful service. Delightful surroundings. We'll be back soon.

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  5. Denise

    London

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The vegetables dishes were fabulous, slightly disappointed with the garlic nans, could have been larger with more garlic.

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  6. Andrew

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible lunch for my birthday. Exquisite treat at Essence in the Pantiles. Great cocktails, amazing food and impeccable service. I highly recommend it 👌

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  7. Elaine

    East Sussex

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time eating here and oh what an amazing experience. From the moment you walk in through the door you are looked after. The waiters were friendly and polite and never rushed you. The food was outstanding. So many different flavours that erupted in your mouth whilst eating. We were a group of 4 and tried each others courses and couldn’t decide which was best as all delicious. I would thoroughly recommend Essence and will definitely be returning.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 15 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, great cocktails and wine, beautiful decor, staff very attentive, great atmosphere - would highly recommend!.

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  9. Lizzie

    London

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 12 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    A very enjoyable dining experience today. Great looking restaurant, friendly staff - food was complex and enjoyable. If you enjoy the spices and flavours of India then you'd enjoy it here. Would return and recommend.

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  10. Gary

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 11 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service, food and ambience. Our first visit and will return.

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Essence at the Pantiles by Atul Kochhar is rated 4.5 stars by 402 OpenTable diners.

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Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 21 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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