Low FODMAP al CORE by Clare Smyth - Guida Fine Dining

✓ Safe Items to Order

Item	Notes	Modifications
Grilled or Roasted Proteins	Fish, poultry, beef - request plain preparation	Ask for no garlic, onion, or high-FODMAP seasonings
Simply Prepared Vegetables	Steamed, roasted, or grilled low-FODMAP vegetables	Request carrots, zucchini, bell peppers, green beans
Plain Starches	Rice, potatoes, polenta	Request without cream or butter if lactose-sensitive
Herb-Infused Oils	Olive oil with herbs (no garlic)	Garlic-infused oil is safe if garlic solids are removed

✗ Items to Avoid

• Garlic-based sauces and preparations
• Onion, shallot, or leek preparations
• Cream-based sauces (unless lactose-free)
• Beurre blanc and traditional French sauces
• Dishes with beans, lentils, or chickpeas
• Fruit-based reductions with apple, pear, or mango
• Bread service (unless gluten-free available)
• Tasting menu courses with undisclosed ingredients

Example Orders

Tasting Menu Approach

✓ Contact restaurant 48+ hours in advance
✓ Request modified tasting menu
✓ Ask chef to substitute high-FODMAP ingredients

Tip: CORE is known for exceptional hospitality and dietary accommodations

A La Carte Approach

✓ Choose simply prepared proteins
✓ Request vegetables without alliums
✓ Ask about sauce ingredients before ordering

Tip: Staff can describe each dish's components in detail

Informazioni su CORE by Clare Smyth

CORE by Clare Smyth is a three-Michelin-star restaurant in London’s Notting Hill, helmed by Clare Smyth MBE - one of the world’s most celebrated female chefs. The restaurant focuses on modern British cuisine with an emphasis on exceptional British produce.

Riepilogo rapido

Approccio migliore: Contact the restaurant 48-72 hours in advance. CORE is known for its exceptional hospitality and the team regularly accommodates dietary requirements with care.

Key strength: Clare Smyth’s cooking philosophy centers on showcasing ingredients in their purest form, which often translates well to low FODMAP modifications.

How to Communicate Your Needs

Before Your Visit

Call the restaurant directly - The team is known for their attentive service
Send a follow-up email - Document your restrictions clearly
Be specific: Explain you cannot have aglio, cipolla, shallots, leeks, and dairy (if sensitive)

What to Expect

CORE’s signature dishes often feature:

Premium British Proteine (lamb, Manzo, Frutti di mare)
Di stagione Verdure prepared with precision
Butter-based sauces (Richiedere alternatives)

The kitchen can adapt most dishes with advance notice.

Fine Dining Strategy

CORE’s focus on ingredient quality means:

Less reliance on masking flavors with alliums
Ability to substitute with herb oils and stocks
Creative alternatives that maintain the dish’s essence

Signature Dishes to Discuss

When booking, ask about modifications to their celebrated dishes:

Core “Potato and Roe” - May contain butter, discuss alternatives
Lamb dishes - Often suitable with salsa modifications
Frutti di mare courses - Richiedere Semplice preparations

Questa guida fornisce indicazioni generali FODMAP per il fine dining. I piatti del menu cambiano stagionalmente. Confermare sempre gli ingredienti direttamente con il ristorante.