The Dingley Hotel - Kingston

Friendly service and excellent meal sizeLittle bit of a wait due to it being so new.

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.

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!

Nice meal selection , but a few issues . The steaks were quite cool - nicely cooked but by the time they got to us they were too cool.For a pub the meals were a little on the small side but generally quite good although really not cheap - more like restaurant pricing .I thought our waiter Gab was outstanding - really friendly , fast and right on to everything. I guess there can always be issues but coolish steak was a bit of a downer...

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.