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Clare Smyth Launches Affordable Comfort Food at Corenucopia

1/18/2026

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Clare Smyth has opened Corenucopia in London, offering a more affordable, comfort-food-focused menu compared with her Michelin-starred restaurant Core.
The menu includes seafood vol-au-vent, chicken kiev, and a unique potato menu.
The sherry trifle falls short of expectations.
The atmosphere blends posh decor with a casual vibe, while service remains formal.
Corenucopia aims to attract a diverse clientele, though some portions may feel small for the price.

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Story summary

Clare Smyth has opened Corenucopia in London, offering a more affordable, comfort-food-focused menu compared with her Michelin-starred restaurant Core.
The menu includes seafood vol-au-vent, chicken kiev, and a unique potato menu.
The sherry trifle falls short of expectations.
The atmosphere blends posh decor with a casual vibe, while service remains formal.
Corenucopia aims to attract a diverse clientele, though some portions may feel small for the price.