The Dingley Hotel - Kingston

One of the nicest local places to dine in. The staff are warm and friendly and the food is great! There is also an alfresco area if you don't mind the smokers. It certainly is one of my favourites! Well done!

Was pleasantly surprised to find the bistro at The Dingley has had a very tasteful facelift. Made booking to ensure a table. Was placed on table 22. There was a gentle draft coming from the kitchen and by the end of dinner I was feeling quite cool. Staff were friendly and attentive. Would like to see water placed on the table. When I asked for some was directed to bar for self-serve water. Seemed to be double standard as booth beside us had a caraf of water placed on table. The meals were quite large. Had Chicken Parmigiana, Fish & chips & Woodfired stuffed Cajun chicken.Started with Garlic pizza bread. This was very disappointing. Extremely thin crust with butter & garlic. Was dry and fairly bland. Mains were very hot, Parma was very thin & overcooked; Fish & chips was excellent; Cajun chicken was full of garlic, served with undercooked veggies and garlic mash. We decided to have dessert which was fantastic. Panna cotta and light dark chocolate mousse.Staff took garlic pizza off bill which was most gracious. Will go again as judging on one visit seems unfair. Would give 6/10 for this visit.

Just had dinner with a friend at the revamped Dingley Hotel. The new look is much trendier and very fresh.Food was terrific, my steak was perfect, and my friend loved her dish too!Compliments to Lauren our waitress, very attentive and friendly. Recommended a great wine and shared a laugh over "The Squealing Pig". Will definitely come back! Thanks!

The new atmosphere is execellent. The newly designed restaurant is great. Very child friendly. Food and service are excellent. Drinks are a bit pricey but happy to pay. Would strongly recommend this venue.

We thought we should try the bistro again despite a disappointing meal some months back. I'm glad we did, because tonight we had the best time from go to whoa. The staff were welcoming, the meals were cooked beautifully with generous servings , and the atmosphere relaxed. Can't wait to come back for another porterhouse steak - cooked just how I like it.