Oncore by Clare Smyth at Crown Sydney to Close This Summer
Oncore, located on level 26 of the Crown Sydney, is the acclaimed British chef Clare Smyth’s only restaurant outside the UK. It is renowned for its signature seven-course tasting menu and a notably exquisite potato dish.
Since its opening in 2021, Oncore has been a premier destination for special occasions, celebrated for its artful and memorable dishes, including the silky potato paired with roe. However, the restaurant will be closing as its lease has come to an end.
“Opening Oncore in Sydney has been an incredible journey,” Smyth said in a statement. “I’m deeply proud of what we’ve achieved and grateful to the team whose talent and dedication brought our vision to life. It’s been a privilege to share our food with Australian diners and be part of Crown Sydney’s world-class offering.”
This was Smyth’s first restaurant beyond the UK and served as an “encore” to Core, her three-Michelin-starred fine diner in Notting Hill. In an interview, she explained, “Whilst geographically Australia is across the world from the UK, the relationship between the two is so close, that it also feels like home to me.” Smyth regularly traveled to Australia for events and visits, making Sydney the perfect location for her second restaurant.
Summary: Clare Smyth’s celebrated Oncore, famed for its seven-course menu and unique potato, will close this summer as its lease ends, marking the end of her only non-UK restaurant.