Garlington’s Bistro

Perched on the green hills above Hilton, Garlington’s Bistro might just convince you to pull up sticks and buy a house in the Garlington Estate. The restaurant is a family affair: chef Alex Poltera makes magic in the kitchen, while his sister Steph deftly tends to front of house. The setting does its part too: floor-to-ceiling windows make the most of those sweeping views, or you might settle at an outdoor table for a long, luxuriant lunch under the trees. But it's Alex's menu that keeps people coming back. His starters, in particular, have earned a devoted following – creative, confident and just clever enough without being too much. The vegetarian options carry that same spirit: imaginative rather than afterthought, they’re the kind of dishes that make even the committed carnivore pause.

Don't leave without trying:
A selection of starters to share, and whatever the vegetarian option of the day happens to be.