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The Arlington West Bistro

161 Snargate Street, Dover CT17 9BZ, England
01304 209444
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Ranked #7 of 121 restaurants in Dover
Price range: S$6 - S$23
Cuisines: Bistro
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Reservations, After-hours
Restaurant details
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Reservations, After-hours
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London, England
Contributor
11 reviews 11 reviews
7 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2013

If you have time on your hands waiting for your ferry then you could do a lot worse than a meal at the Arlington. Good wholesome cooking at surprisingly low prices.

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London, England, United Kingdom
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 March 2013

My partner and I visited the restaurant just over a week ago on a mid week evening. I had recommended it to my partner on hearing good reviews and the restaurant is very local to where we live. On first impressions I wanted to turn around and walk straight back out, the restaurant was dark and cold, we were seated... More

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DOVER
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8 reviews 8 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 February 2013

Having read many good reviews for this restaurant we were disappointed not to enjoy our visit. The food here is not cheap. At these prices the burgers should be home made. I ordered the hot spicy chilli type burger and expected something really special. It was just a thin cash and carry type of budget burger with some chilli sauce... More

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Kennebunks, Maine
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 February 2013

As a couple we had dined at the Bistro before and from the first time we ate there we have recommended the Bistro to a number of friends and colleagues. We decided some time back this would be the perfect venue for our daughter's 16th Birthday - it was the perfect venue and the girls had a perfect night -... More

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Dover, United Kingdom
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 February 2013

We organised with the full support of the staff a surprise story for our middle son Shaun's 18th.The meal choices were fantastic ,the staff very attentive,nothing was too much trouble.Our youngest asked for duck breast with gravy(he doesn't like the plum sauce),no beans,lots of extra squashed potatoes.(He is a really fussy eater,cleared his plate),My husband had the famous burger and... More

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Ashford, United Kingdom
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3 reviews 3 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 October 2012

Well the location was perfect !directly across The Marina and shopping Wharf .Plenty of parking We were Greeted with a smile and an exchange of intelligent banter! Kentish produce on the chefs Specials Board,excellent value lunch menu under £6.00!! For fresh fish in beer batter and chips no room for my dessert.Delicious lunch! I will be returning for a candlelit... More

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Kent
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17 reviews 17 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 October 2012

Well, where to start! I have been here a couple of times in the last year and will not be returning. Scruffy waitress who never smiled. It was so cold in there and the heater above the front door was ineffective. Staff talking amongst themselves and ignoring the fact I had to put my coat on. Food was just ok... More

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Dover, England, United Kingdom
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4 restaurant reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 September 2012

This place is as my husband says very ok. It is not in the same league as other places we go in the local area. The service is friendly efficient and helpful, but most of what we ate [we think] was brought in frozen , nothing homemade going on. You can get very good food elsewhere for the same price.... More

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Senior Contributor
28 reviews 28 reviews
24 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 September 2012 via mobile

My husband and I went to this lovely little restaurant a couple of days ago having looked it up on Trip Advisor. What a delight! Fantastic food, served by the friendly host/proprietor and female chef Heidi. I have never felt so welcome and at home before in restaurant. It truly is a little gem of a place and would recommend... More

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Deal, England, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 September 2012

Been here several times and each time come back looking forward to it more than the last. The food is wonderful and that s coming from myself and my uncle who are chefs! They always make you feel at home even my 3 year old daughter loves it there. Looking forward to our next vist very much

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