Dear Andy,

Just a quick note. We have literally just walked in the door from a meal at your restaurant tonight. The service, superb especially Nicky our waitress. The food, taste plate and fish, devine. Ambiance, elegant and comfortable.

We had the best time.

Thank you so much.

Kent and Kirsten Broad

11th February 2012

I had the pleasure of having Xmas lunch at your restaurant with 5 other family members. I believe you fed 262 people and I wish to congratulate your restaurant and staff for the fantastic lunch. The wait staff were excellent, the food was excellent and in general the ambience was just so pleasant.

I have been recommending you to anyone who cares to listen.

Keep up the good work.

Regards,

Glynis Armstrong

6th January 2012

I wish to thank you all for the excellent day we had at the Winery on Sunday.

My daughter, Simone Pennefather, organised the booking.

The food and service could not be faulted.

Our compliments to the chef and to our delightful waitress and her assistants.

Kindest regards

Helen Kennedy

4th December 2011

Andy and Crew,

We had a marvelous lunch today enhanced by the wonderful team attending us.

Many thanks to all.

Good luck tomorrow night..

Cheers

Brian Bignell

16th October 2011

Just wanted to say thankyou for a beautiful afternoon yesterday. The food, the wine, and service were all fantastic. We don’t get out to the winery as often as we would like as we live quite far away, but every time we do make the trip you remind us why it is worth the journey. And once again you helped make my birthday a most enjoyable one.

Thank you

Donna Stephen

10th October 2011

Hi Andy

I just wanted to write and say thank you for your assistance on the telephone today, it made booking such a pleasure.

Establishments respond to our veganism in many different ways, and I can assure you I am always grateful for someone who takes an interest in providing food and wine for us. Please pass my thanks on too to your chef, for offering to whip up tapas - and dessert! - on such short notice.

I am looking forward to coming along and being part of your trivia night tonight.

Thank you again.

Kind regards

Ramona

9th September 2011

Had a magnificent meal with my lovely friend for her birthday.... new menu is just great and exciting... Job very well done - will be back soon.

Anita Biggin

6th August 2011

Hi Andy, and thank you once again for a lovely experience. Our visitors from Glasgow and Melbourne loved the food, the wine and the wait service.

Greg & Sue

4th August 2011

Last night had a fabulous, fabulous meal at Darlington Estate. Food was incredible and as to service - Nicky was lovely and helpful........just perfefct. Will have to organise antother night so I can try the Bombe Alsaka. If you haven't been before all I can say is GO!

Kath & Dave

24th July 2011

People are often quick to complain, but less quick to praise.

So, we would just like to say how thoroughly impressed we were with our experience at your restaurant yesterday. We have become tired of dining out in supposedly fine dining restaurants, where the food is mediocre and the service and attention to detail is non-existent.

Yesterday our faith was restored. The food was absolutely fantastic. Our table of four all selected different dishes and so we had a broad range to base our assessment on and it was all delightful. The setting, the glassware, cutlery, linen and crockery were all of a high standard and the service and knowledge of the lone waitress was exceptional. We will certainly be back.

Sue

14th July 2011

I had lunch here with my brother, his wife and their 3 year old last Sunday and was blown away by everything! The food, staff and location were amazing. I have travelled through Europe and never had food this good :) I am getting married here in September next year! Cant wait! Thank you for an unforgettable day!

Kat Heller

13th June 2011

My Son and new Daughter-in-law , held their wedding and reception at your beautiful Darlington Estate Restaurant and Winery,Not only was the setting beautiful but the food, service and ambience was brilliant.

Jane Albrecht

19th April 2011

Hi Andy,

Can I take this opportunity to say how impressed we were with the restaurant last night (Good Friday).

Right from the start you made us feel welcome, the service was great and the meal even better. The new menu is great with a large variety to choose from. It has been nearly 12 months since our last visit, and I can say we wont be waiting that long again. It was one of the nicest meals we have had for a long while. All the meals were full of flavor and presented well.

Please pass on our thanks to your staff last night, they were very engaging and had all the right answer.

Once again many thanks for a great night.

Brent and Anne Roberts

Hi There

I just wanted to pass on my thanks to your Chef and service team after a friend and I had lunch at your restaurant on Saturday.

Being in the industry myself I believe it is always good to pass on feedback whether good or bad. On this occasion I can tell you that from the moment we walked in the door to the moment we left, the service, surroundings, food and wine were exceptional.

We found your restaurant through the Entertainment Book but will definitely be back and have already told many friends about it.

Look forward to another trip to Darlington again soon.

Best Regards,

RACHEL FRASER
Banquet Sales Manager
Esplanade River Suites

Hi Andy,

Just wanted to say thanks for Saturday night. The food and service was perfect.

I been meaning to let you know after our last few visits to the restaurant, that the menu, service and food had noticeably moved to a whole new level (not that there was anything wrong before), the last few of times we've been to the restaurant, everything has been just 'spot on'. Even Saturday, when it was obviously very busy, your staff didn't miss a beat.

Thanks again

Michael

Fantastic

Hi Andy and all the lovely staff,

I would just like to say a huge thank you for a wonderful afternoon. From the moment we were greeted with the glass of sparkling we were treated with respect and we could not have been happier. The food was lovely and the wine just heavenly. We were very impressed that you were attentive to our needs, ie : Dave's Cheese plate (WOW) because of his diabetes, and making sure that we were ready to leave as requested to pick up our children from school. Once again we are delighted our friends gave us the heads up on how lovely your restaurant would be. We will return and also spread the word. Fantastic.

Best regards

Elaine and Dave

Hello Andy and Michelle

We had the most wonderful day on Sunday the 17th and wish to thank-you for your fabulous hospitality and wonderful food. Could you please pass our thanks on to Ben as he was very attentive.

We look forward to returning in the future

Kind regards

Cristy and Mark Secombe.

Morning Andy,

Firstly thanks for our Delicious lunch yesterday, everyone had an awesome day and especially loved lunch. Having never been there before we weren't really sure what to expect, but the setting and atmosphere never minding first class service was just brilliant. One of our prize winners called the breakfast show on 94.5 Fm at 7.30 this morning when they had a phone in about what people got up to over the weekend and told them not only how good we are :) but also how wonderful lunch was at Darlington Estate.

Thanks again for a superb lunch

Russell