The Dining Room in Worthing

We recently used The Dining Room’s event service for a 70th birthday. The food was delivered on time and on lovely serving platters. It all looked incredible and tasted wonderful too - and we had loads left over to eat later as well! Wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them and will definitely be using them again and going into their restaurant!

Despite the restrictions in place on New Year’s Eve, we were able to celebrate with beautifully cooked food safely at home by pre ordering from The Dining Room’s specially created menu. The friendly, timely doorstep delivery was carefully packed with clear, simple cooking and plating instructions. A salmon parcel to start accompanied by homemade bread followed by a delicious slow cooked ox cheek, then pear croissant bread and butter pudding. By the time we began counting down to Midnight we were able to make room for the tasty cheeseboard and ended the superb dining experience with homemade petit fours. Thank you The Dining Room for making NYE a really special evening at home during these unprecedented times.

I am not easily pleased, nor would I normally leave reviews. But this little place is simply amazing. From the quality of the food, the ambience and the singing chef towards the end of the night was a beautiful touch. Me and my partner tucked in to a 7 course meal and the headline dishes contained smoked salmon raviolo, lemon, dill, cream and sea bass fillet on squid ink risotto with sauce vierge. My partner isn’t a massive fish eater but absolutely devoured every single bit on the plate. The taste in our mouths were explosive and I only wish I could of had more! The staff were lovely and couldn’t of waited on you anymore if they tried and the chef made you feel like you was at home with his invented Christmas menu and his swinging voice, singing to us all as he stood behind the bar. I would highly recommend anyone staying in the Worthing area to try this place out. It would be a regrettable missed opportunity to not have experienced such a hidden gem. SIMPLY AMAZING

My Wife and I visited the Dining Room for the tasting menu just before the second lockdown. The food was a wonderful kitch take on 70's classics revisited and brought into the 21 century. Fun and delicious.

Two friends and I enjoyed a very authentic "French Night" menu. We expected flair and flavour and received both in good measure. Two of us chose mussells followed by boeuf Bourguignon, and the third had soup then guinea fowl, and finishing with a plate of mini deserts. Excellent value, and the sensibly compact wine list was priced fairly. Très bien fait, Jean, comme d'habitude .

We have eaten numerous times at the dining room And have never been disappointed. The standard of food and service is second to none. I am coeliac and Jon goes above and beyond to make sure I can safely eat gluten free ... often cooking something that’s not on the menu. Can’t recommend highl enough.

I feel like I'm kicking Bambi. The staff are entirely welcoming. The Chef sings at the end of the meal and this is both entertaining and quite sweet. The service, however, was inept. The background is bistro.I looked at their menu online which I assumed was up to date but actually isn't - both in terms of what is offered and the pricing. I noted the poor reviews for the Retro menu but booked on the basis that this was an aberration and I was booking a tasting menu akin to the website's offering. There were just so many 5 star reviews.Anyway we got stuck with the blasted Retro menu. There is a reason we look back with disdain to earlier decades. In this case olives and cheese and pineapple on a cocktail stick. This was not fine dining then and has no place on a tasting menu now. A tasting menu sets up expectations of a different level - especially at £75 a head including the wine flight - four small glasses. This is the sort of home cooked food that you'd think was OK if a friend did it. The wine choices were good and some of the courses were passable - pork dish and "pre-dessert". Most were risible. I think the restaurant does have a commitment to local produce.I have now read a good review of the Retro menu as well that was truly effusive. I find myself at absolute odds with this praise.

Omg, where to begin? Eating your way through time - nibbles from the sixties - if they’d had vol-au-vents like this then, they’d be on menus now; crispy pancakes (Findus eat your heart out); luxury lobster and prawn cocktail with an avocado ice cream that just blows your mind! Eating an orange and cinnamon sherbet (a mix of ice cream and sorbet) with a candle of the same flavours specially lit to enhance the experience and your senses has to be experienced to be believed. All this and more before you even get to the main course! THE BEST pork you’ll ever eat - not just one cut, but two, served with among other elements, smoked mash, which transports you back to childhood when you were allowed to stay up late to eat potatoes baked in the coals of a real fire. Real food taken to the next level, a level seldom reached by the best chefs in the UK. The puddings bring you back to here and now, ending with the best friand ever tasted. This review has plot spoiled but makes no apologies - the tastebud-bomb-exploding menu ends at the end of the month. Then it all starts again with a new menu. How many of the best restaurants change their menus monthly? None that can really be classed as having an exceptional chef at the helm, with the friendliest front of house team and great COVID-19 precautions including hands free sanitiser on entrance and food flavoured sanitisers on each table, so you smell something lovely which doesn’t detract from the food or wine, each time your hand is raised to your mouth. THE BEST OF THE BEST HERE IN WORTHING, don’t miss out!

I am struggling to find the right balance to write an honest review of this restaurant. First of all, we were influenced by the fabulous reviews on TA, then we looked at the owner's website to look at the style of menu and price etc. The current menu information which is up to date, as it contains post covid info and the booking system is also current, showed the 7 course menu at £48, or £66 with the flight of wine. The calendar style of booking allows you to see that on some days there is a bistro style, on other days the tasting menu only. There may also be 'event' dates. We chose to book a friday evening when a 4 or 7 course tasting menu would be offered and duly paid the £40 deposit which was not refundable as it was only 24hours until our reservation. We arrived to a nice friendly welcome and observant attention to covid. There it ended for us. We had been told to arrive 30 minutes early, giving us time to have pre dinner drinks and on perusal of the menu, we heaved with disappointment - the menu was the Chef's Birthday 'Retro' menu showcasing dishes from the 70's, 80's, 90's etc. There is a reason food in UK has rocketed in choice and quality and that is because those earlier decades were gastronomically ghastly!! Our first course was delivered fairly speedily without anyone having asked or advised us of the choice between the 4 or 7 menu, a chicken vol-au-vent, it was quite tasty but accompanied with cheese and pineapple cubes, olives and a mini waldorf salad. NOT FINE DINING. When the plates were cleared we asked what the 4 course menu was and were told that the vol-au-vent we had just eaten was not on it. The next course was the worst, an 'homage' to a Findus crispy pancake - the server's words not ours. It was just ok but boring. The next was described on the menu as a 'luxury' prawn and lobster cocktail. No quibble about the amount of prawn or the quality, but 2 miniscule scraps of lobster were a joke, I really mean miniscule. Next was the delivery of a night light holder with a scented candle to evoke the sensation of a cinnamon and orange sherbet - which was quite handy as there was no apparent evidence of cinnamon in the dish, only grated orange peel into what tasted no different from vanilla ice cream. Following on, the main course, a pork dish, which was the best of all of the courses, and fortunately was what we were eating when Jean, the owner/chef, arrived at our table courteously knowing our names, and inviting our comment - to which we responded that 'this is the best course so far'. I don't think he understood that thus far it had been so disappointing. This course is of great concern to me as it was titled 'Nose to tail eating' which anyone in the food industry understands as using all parts of an animal without any waste. I do not believe that this ethos is employed at this restaurant. They simply meant that they were using two or three bits of a pig, in this dish! There was then a pre dessert dessert, a lemon tart which was quite nice, and then another dessert with a bay leaf custard, a nice idea, but I struggle to believe this was a home made custard at all, it tasted like a shop bought custard infused with bay leaves. Finally my partner had another dessert and I had a cheeseboard, after enquiry I was told there would be 4 cheeses, there were only 3. Throughout the meal no bread was offered, no coffee was offered at the end. The flight of wine was as described, the service was friendly, but this place had absolutely no ambience at all. I completely understand that Covid has changed everything for struggling businesses and the place might have more atmospere when full but the comparisons made with Fine Dining and London are miles and miles displaced. I have to add that we were one of three couples dining and it was apparent that both of the other couples were falling over themselves to praise the food, the chef, the experience. I admit that we are foodies and that we are maybe more critical than some but in humble honesty, this is nowhere near Fine Dining for the discerning customer - beware !!!My final point is that, the price was not as advertised on their own website as £48 (£66 incl wine) but £55 (£75 incl wine), we should have just left when we saw the unappealing 'Retro' menu before commencing the meal, as we would not ever have chosen to book this particular menu, but they had alreadly banked our unrefundable £40 deposit! There was nothing wrong with any of the component parts of the food, but sadly I resent having spent £150 for two hours of unimaginative and boring food. We will not return.

I am almost loathe to let people know how good this place is as it's a lesser known gem in Worthing, but Jonathan and his staff deserve the recognition for their hard work and gorgeous food! A menu that changes monthly and uses exceptional, fresh produce! Tonight we ate from a French themed menu and had amazing Moules Marinare, Beef Bourguignon which had been marinated for 24 hrs and slow cooked for another six and was melt in the mouth tender and a beautiful cheese platter with a homemade remoulade to finish. They were very Covid safe and aware too. A truly special evening. Thank you.

We visited on a Friday evening and had the retro menu .Nothing about the evening suggests fine diningFrom entering to leaving the experience was disappointing.Service was poor, food less than average, choice of wine limited and washroom below par. All in all a shame as Worthing needs good dining options for the discerning.

My wife and I needed a date night (15 month old at home) and fancied a treat. We Googled 'fine dining near me' and came across The Dining Room. I am amazed we had never heard of it. What a hidden gem which should be more well known.We went for the 7 course menu and I opted for the wine pairing. All the food was exceptional, the service was perfect. Jean and his team are a delight and it was made extra special when Jean himself came out and spoke with his guests personally. Jean put such care and consideration into his menu's and the menu changes monthly, so you'll never get bored!The cost for a 7 course fine dining menu with wine paring is very good value. Usually you would be looking to pay over double if you went to London. We plan to come again and again and I can't recommend it more!

We would highly recommend diners with not only a refined but also adventurous palate to enjoy the delights the Tasting Menu has to offer. The variety of dishes and tastes, complimented by the selection of wines from the Wine Flight menu worked really well together with a variety of northern and southern hemisphere wines of varying cultivars. The pairing had just the right level of sweetness and fruity boquette to compliment the dish and never heavy of overbearing. When you start by complimenting the bread served as part of the opening snack along with beetroot and goats cheese arancino, your off to a great start and looking forward to what's to come. The chef has outdone himself with the seared tuna with works really well along with the mushroom soup with pasta and the surprising popcorn which was first for me, but really enjoyable. The slow cooked lamb was cooked to perfection complimented by the spiced aubergine puree. I could have that as a large main if given the option as it was succulent perfectly spiced and absolutely delicious. Growing up as a child we had two favourites namely mint and strawberry but were never exposed to both being presented in the same dish. The mint panna cotta with strawberry soup was absolutely delicious and a fantastic way to finish off the 7 courses. The service was pleasant, personal and friendly and the singing chef added a nice touch to the evening to make it memorable. Ce repas etait vraiment excellent.

We managed to get a last minute table because they'd had a cancellation. The other people's loss was certainly our gain. We both had the seven course taster menu. The food was excellent, the hosts exceptionally friendly and an all round lovely ambiance. We will certainly be back

This was our first post lockdown visit to the Dining Room. The booking process highlights the steps Jean and his team have taken to ensure a Covid-19 safe restaurant, which should help even the most wary feel safe.We both enjoyed the 7 course tasting menu, though there is a 4 course option. Jean has exceeded his usual high standards with this menu and we both enjoyed all the dishes, particularly the seared tuna.I had the wine flight and enjoyed the eclectic choice of wines, particularly the South African Shiraz. We also had a bottle of Buvet Rose which was very reasonably priced.As usual we had a few songs from the singing chef, the acoustics of the restaurant are remarkable.I understand that people are wary of eating out during this period but the restaurant have taken great steps in making a safe environment and you should feel happy here while enjoying excellent food.

Just WOW WOW WOW I'm not usually one for writing a review but after the meal we had last week I felt I had no choice. What truly wonderful meal we had to celebrate our anniversary last week (due to Covid we were unable to visit the restaurant & the meal was delivered to us as a takeaway it was delivered with extremely clear instructions on how to heat).As vegetarians and my husband a fussy one at that the guys at the Dining Room went out of their way to tailor the menu to suit us rather than them. The portion sizes were so generous too.I'm not sure if the takeaway part is here to stay (I hope so) but I can't wait to go to the actual restaurant itself I hear the have a singing chef who will serenade on request.If you are in the area I can't recommend this restaurant more, sublime standard for such reasonable price.For Starters we had a Vegetarian Meze (see exact details below) this in itself would have been enough as a main for me. The main a Beetroot & Goats Cheese Risotto served with potatoes & posh broccoli the flavours in that Risotto were so flavoursome I can still taste them now. Dessert was an Apricot & Almond cake served with Cream Fraiche - (on first glance I thought is that going to be enough for the cake it was perfect)

Another fantastic meal at The Dinning Room. Really special and tasty. Loved the addition of chocolates to take home 😀

We created a date night at home so We decided to order 3 coarse menu to be delivered to our home from the dining room. We visited the dining room last July for our wedding anniversary and was so impressed by the food and atmosphere. We attended the secret dining and was blown away by the taste and presentation of the food. We was served our food by one of the owners Rosanne and her husband Jean is the chef/owner .... well what can I say, such a talented man. The whole evening was so delightful and at the end of the meal Jean sang, we requested a song that was played at our wedding and he sang this for us. The whole experience was wonderful. Seeing two people that own a business together and put there heart and soul into making this so wonderful for people is truly heart warming. So we ordered our 3 coarse meal for Saturday evening. Jean delivered it to us personally, which was lovely to see his face again. Everything was labelled clearly, and easy to reheat. The food was absolutely delicious with so many different elements and flavours. I’m gluten free and again so impressed with the food and service. Photos below of how we plated the meals up (we were given instructions too for this but obviously not as good as when the chef does it ) and we created our date night at home. Can’t wait to try the afternoon tea soon.

As always the wonderful Jean and Ro created the most beautiful savouries and cakes to celebrate International Women's Day. Jean serenaded us all as we ate perfect little sandwiches and savouries with tea and bubbles. Then, Ro and Jean came out with the most wonderful selection of cakes including scones with jam & cream, lemon drizzle and victoria sponge.The Dining Room never disappoints and I highly recommend any of their wonderful menus and special events.

No idea why I have never been here before! Fantastic afternoon tea, loved the variety of savouries, which were then followed by an amazing selection of cakes. Hosts great. Highly recommend. Will definitely be back!

My husband and I ate here for a tasting menu in February 2020. Having never been before but hearing many good things, I went with high expectations and was not disappointed. The table was ours for the evening, so no feeling rushed or chased. The restaurant is small and intimate which lends itself to the close and friendly feel from the staff. The chef is known for being the 'singing chef' and even came and sang a song or two after our mains. Everything was extremely tasty and well portioned. We shall definitely be back!

We don’t do valentines meals out but could not resist the menu at The Dining Room and it really didn’t disappoint. Every part of every dish was perfectly delicious. Love it here as such quality food without the OTT poshness of other places that make you feel uncomfortable. Instead you get relaxed but attentive front of house. No photos as was too busy having a lovely evening to think to take any

Absolutely fantastic food we had the seven course out of the box menu was out of this world service was fantastic and the lovely singing at the end made end of meal fantastic totally recommend it

I just attended a cooking class at this venue. it was absolutely amazing! Food we made was excellent, owner is a fab guy so personable. We went for a birthday treat and we had an absolute blast! I would strongly recommend going on their website and looking out for these interactive events. my only criticism is that it was far too cheap for the food we received, which was excellent. A great night out

Fantastic place to eat fantastic service a totally different eating experience Jon and team are brilliant looking forward to next visit

Opted for the 7 course taster menu with matching wine flight so we could properly sample this restaurant. This is an average restaurant that presents itself as fine dining but falls short in many areas. Restaurant still had remnants of an event they had hosted earlier such as balloons etc which is hardly fine dining. Cutlery was set up incorrectly and paper napkins on the table (surely a linen napkin at these prices). The food was ok but nothing incredible and some courses could have used a little more seasoning. The fish course was a little agricultural with 2 big lumps of bread on the plate and one of the “torched” mackerel needed more torching as it was completely raw. Now the wine. At £18 each you get 4 small glasses which are brought to the table to match the courses with no topping up and the Spanish red was very poor and tasted like it had been opened a few days previously. I will say the other wines were good but again, at least offer a top up and pouring from the bottle at the table with a brief verbal description would be more elegant and in line with a fine dining experience. I will say, they are amiable hosts but some work to do before they can call themselves high end and subsequently charge high end prices.

We decided on a small intimate reception with a personal touch with the emphasis on amazing food and drink. We we’re not disappointed. Firstly we had the venue for our sole use which made it so personal and special. From the first email, Jean was attentive, excited and nothing was too much trouble. The menu selection, in his words could be anything we desired but we were offered help and previous menus to give us some much needed inspiration. The evening itself was fabulous, we decided on 7 courses which were beautifully presented, tasted amazing and were served at a pace which allowed us time to savour and enjoy each amazing dish. The night was a resounding success and our guests were suitably impressed.

Can across this place by our chance earlier in the week. Went there for their seven course taster menu with flight wine. Food here is incredible, taste and flavour and imaginative menu was superb. I agree the goat cheese ice cream was a delight which I stole some from my partner. Looking forward to visiting soon

Came here for the first time on a friends recommendation. It was sublime. We both had the 7 course taster menu with the flight of wines..The portions were ample and the speed of deliverance was perfect.Our dietary requirements were met with no bother at all. The goatscheesecake ice cream was truly delicious. Carnt wait to go back.

We visited The Dining Room for the first time last week, to try out Pie Night. We had a brilliant evening - the food and service were both excellent, and the already-lovely ambience was further enhanced by the singing chef! The owners clearly work very hard to maintain a high standard, and have created a very relaxed, casual yet classy vibe. This restaurant offers a unique range of dining experiences that you won't find anywhere else - if you haven't already visited, you're really missing out! Thank you for creating something so different and special in Worthing - we will be returning soon to try some of your other events like Pudding Night, Eat the Movie night, and the Food & Drink quiz!

Our first visit to The Dining Room and it certainly won’t be the last!

Recently had a super night out at The Dining Room, Worthing. Visited with my son on Saturday night to experience their 7 course tasting menu. Very night evening with brilliant food, the cerviche and ravioli was my favourite, both outstanding. The owners Johnny and Ro are lovely hosts and make for a fun night out.

Visited the establishment for the first time on Saturday. The menu was a seven course tasting menu which could be accompanied with a matched wine flight ( four different wines during the meal). What a fantastic idea, an opportunity to try dishes that you might normally not get to try. The portion sizes were just right so as to leave room for the next course but not come away hungry. The service was superb with the staff very knowledgeable about the food being served and with a new Tasting Menu every month definitely one that we'll be going back to.

Went to the five course Test Kitchen and it was fabulous. An experimental menu is served for you to critique. My favourite things, food and my opinion! Each course was delicious and there was a form to fill, so you can imagine, I was in seventh heaven. But I forgot to mention on the feedback that the ice cream was the best so I hope they read this. Also dog friendly, plus the chef has a beautiful voice and sings at the end of the evening. He even serenaded the dog. 10/10, A+. Service impeccable, well stocked bar, nice facilities, well spaced tables, clean and organised. I'm going again. They do all sorts of evenings, such as pie night, quiz night, also a wine flight; I don't know what that is but I'm going, it's wine, after all, how bad can it be? Service was on proper plates, not a slate, chopping board or saucepan lid in sight, thank goodness. No pretensions here just great food.

Tried the taste test menu and really enjoyed the range of dishes, was a great evening and excellent value too

The Dining Room offers such a wide variety of dishes that there is something for everyone. I have experienced their cuisine on several occasions and it is always exquisite. Seasonal ingredients, prepared and cooked to perfection and always beautifully presented. I can thoroughly recommend dining at The Dining Room.

Living and working in Worthing, I have walked past 'The Dining Room' many a time. This time however a new brightened grey façade caught my eye and welcomed me in.

I contacted the dining room about having a family meal for my 30th birthday. I wanted to have lunch on a Sunday and they opened especially to accommodate me! Jean helped adapt the menu to suit all my likes! The meal was so personal which was great. The food on the day was amazing! Very good quality. Well prepared and well presented. Jean went out of his way to ensure it was an enjoyable experience. Would definitely visit again and highly recommend

Totally in awe of the quality of the food, my wife and I had the 7 course taster menu and every course was so different but complimentary. Flavours of the food were better than I could imagine, the pace at which the food was served was spot on.

First time at the test kitchen and I really enjoyed the evening . Fabulous food especially the ravioli with asparagus and lemon flavour and the peanut butter dessert . I never eat peanut butter in dessert as not a fan but this was delicious.

We treated ourselves to a three course meal at The Dining Room to celebrate our wedding anniversary. The food was absolutely delicious and the service was top notch. We look forward to visiting again :)

We first went to the dining room for afternoon tea on my birthday which was an exceptional and v good value for money.

I have been here a number of times now, Their Tasting menu, the test kitchen night, special occasion event. pie night and all have been a high standard of flavour and care. I like the way they do a variation of events and menus that vary in price. The presentation is as good as the flavour. My favourite is The Tasting menu with matched wine. My aim is to experience all the different events they offer...so next up is their quiz night.

Family celebrations for a birthday - perfect place for our afternoon tea .

Went for dinner this evening with a friend. We had seven courses of the most amazing food and then had the pleasure of the chef singing. Absolutely brilliant restaurant.

Service , food , drink & entertainment all amazing , couldn’t fault anything . Will definitely be visiting again to try out all the lovely events that this lovely restaurant put on .

We visited The Dining Room again on Saturday for their tasting menu.

We enjoyed the Tasting Menu last weekend and it was amazing. All the food was excellent and my husband who is not a vegetable lover actually decided that the cauliflower cheese course was the best thing ever! The cauliflower was presented in various formats and was very tasty. We also had the wine tasting with our meal and that was also excellent. We are so glad to have found this place and we will be back for sure!!

What a lovely way to get ready for Christmas with a Prosecco Brunch with your girlfriends? Delicious, top quality food, sourced locally - hosted by Jean bursting with a genuine love for good service and the best food locally. Everything we ate was utterly delicious, from the bubble and squeak with it's perfect poached egg and bacon to the huevos rotos, potato terrine with chorizo, amazing - to perfect brownies and the best bread and butter pudding any of us had eaten. Washed down with an ample supply of bubbles and finished off with a croon from the chef himself - lovely lunchtime treat thank you. Am back again in January for my birthday we loved it so much.

Four of us had the 7 course tasting menu with matched wine flight on NYE. Wow! Incredible meal. We all finished every single morsel. The kimchee omelette and the pre-dessert were the highlights as they were both so unusual. The fish course was cooked to perfection. Service is always friendly too. The matches wines worked perfectly with the food and saved having to think about ordering the right ones. Highly recommend this restaurant.

Our recent visit was for the Out of the Box tasting menu, and I have to say that we were all blown away by the experience. We have done other tasting menus here, but the sheer inventiveness and skills that must have gone into crafting this meal were amazing! Every course (apart from the cheese!!) was not what it seemed, and there were some really clever twists which meant that the description on the menu was only a hint at what you were actually going to be served.

We went for the 7 course tasting menu as a birthday treat for my other half. The restaurant is small and cosy with a friendly atmosphere. The waitress was very personable and made us feel special. Nothing was rushed. The 7 courses were very original. The menu gave nothing away and we have to applaud not only the concept of the different courses, but that they were executed to an extremely high standard.

Myself and my partner went to the dinning room for the secret seven tasting menu. I can not rave about it enough, from the warm welcome, staff and the food along with the completely reasonable price.

Eclectic mix of interesting food and drink, accompanied by the mellow crooning of the singing chef. after cooking dinner, Jon takes off his whites and picks up the microphone! He does private parties as well and we had enjoyed him at ours!!

We booked the Dining Room for a family celebration on Saturday afternoon. We had exclusive use of the restaurant as there were 14 adults and three toddlers. The Chef Patron, Jean de Rien, had designed a menu for us taking into account particular requirements. We had four courses each with two options and a sorbet. We gave the restaurant a few days notice of what we were each ordering. We eat there regularly and the food never disappoints and was excellent throughout on Saturday.

I have visited twice this year - once for dinner and once for afternoon tea. Both times I had fantastic food and a lovely experience. It's a bit different from an average restaurant and they take great pride in their food. I have been with both a vegan and a vegetarian who were well catered for. It's been a while and I am looking forward to visiting again.

We had the secret seven tasting menu. The food was fantastic and we loved the restaurant. The combinations were great. I am not usually a pastry fan but had the fig frangipane tart and the pastry was delicious and melt in the mouth. Only problem was we were really full had difficulty with the 7 courses but somehow managed.

I want to keep this place secret as I know it's the best gastro experience you'll ever have, not only in Worthing, but Brighton and all surrounding areas.

We've been to the Dining Room several times now. On our own and with family and friends. Every time the food has been great and the atmosphere brilliant. We've tried the seven course tasting menu (with wine flight) - a good excuse to dress up. We've also been to the really fun quiz night and enjoyed the very affordable pie nights (twice). It's great to find such an innovative place and lovely hosts. Looking forward to trying out some of the other events in the near future.

If you're looking for a special night out, celebrating a special occasion, or just want a great meal, look no further.

We booked The Dining Room for our wedding anniversary and chose the 7 course tasting menu with matching wine flight. We were looked after extremely well. The service was attentive but at the same time discreet and friendly. Our meal was superb with clever combinations of flavour and texture that many top restaurants would struggle to match. The wine choices were cleverly matched and offered great value. As if that was not enough, we greatly enjoyed Jean (aka the singing chef) delivering some great numbers to finish off our evening. I think we were the first to arrive and the last to leave but were so impressed we booked the restaurant for a private dining experience the night before our daughter's wedding. We couldn't think of anywhere better or more relaxing!

My partner’s mother was visiting and as she had an upcoming birthday, we decided to treat her to a celebratory dinner. We chose the Dining Room as we thought it would have a sense of occasion, and we weren’t disappointed. We had a lovely evening – it was a Saturday night so we had the 7 course tasting menu, with matching wines, and the dishes were tasty, varied and nicely cooked. Rosanna did a good job of explaining the dishes but didn’t overdo it. The menu changes regularly so by the time you read this, it may well be different – but in order we had: mackerel with gooseberry sorbet, cheese & onion empanada, monkfish with tomatoes & peas, rosemary & lemon sorbet, lamb with hasselback potatoes and roasted veg, a pre-dessert of brandy snap with mandarin & strawberries, then there was a choice of chocolate brownie with salted caramel gelato or a cheeseboard. Really – the standard of cooking was high and compared well to other restaurants which attempt similar fine dining tasting menus. There was plenty of food and the 4 wines which accompanied the menu were great. The chef came out towards the end to sing for us – which I don’t believe usually happens on a Saturday – and this added to our enjoyment. The bill for three with wine & tip was £220 – and given the amount of food, quality of ingredients and hospitality, we thought it was good value for money. Recommended for special occasions.

Had Brunch with friends today for a birthday celebration 🎉🎊 the food was delicious thanks to Jon the chef. Rosannne was an excellent host and made us feel really welcome a hidden gem in Worthing

We had the seven course taster menu, what can I say apart from amazing. We both are vegetarian and they definitely went out of there way to produce food that wasn't just cheese. Staff are very attentive and explain what wine you get and how it matches your meal. Highly recommend.

Great and innovative dishes with an creative flavour. All with matching wines which go excellent with the dish

I bought a friend here to sample some of the wonderful, inventive meals that they offer and we both enjoyed the food and company immensely. The décor is low key but cosy. Jon and Ro are friendly and hardworking hosts. (Jon's so good at singing too). A lovely couple that have shown us some wonderful food combinations we had never tried before... like the monk fish I had for the first time ever! Deliciously cooked and tasted wonderful. If you are looking for something special - book here. We can't wait for our next visit - We would highly recommend ***

We went with friends for the 7 course tasting menu @ £45 pp & we chose bottle of wine - (our friends went for the wine flight £66pp- really good choice of wines to compliment the meals). Definitely worth a try.

Myself and my friend decided to try a different venue and The Dining Room was the choice of my friend who had done a bit of research and found that this place was just a bit out of the ordinary and we were going to a small plates night!! Small plates night is a bit like tapas but on a larger scale and not spanish but includes lots of types of food including food from different countries! We were not dissapointed - the food was freshly cooked and amazing. We ordered 4 dishes at £20 and there was plenty of food for the two of us washed down with a lovely bottle of prosecco. The puddings are to die for and far exceed anywhere I've had puddings before!! The owners were absolutely delightful, really warm and welcoming and went above and beyond to make us feel welcome and the signing chef was a real bonus!! If you are looking for somewhere that is just that bit out of the ordinary but that offers everything you would look for in a lovely and enjoyable dinner out for either the family or dinner for two just try it and you will not be dissapointed it was a 10/10 evening for myself and my friend!

Went with my family to this lovely place where they offer fabulous food we chose the italian what can I say the riccotta dumplings were to die for and I wanted more.my daughter had the tagletelle which I must confess looked supperd and after much reluctance my daughter allowed me to try it it was so tasty I had to be stopped from eating it all there are a load of choices but for me it has to be the italian these are £7 each but you can have 4 for £20 which you wont be disappointed I recommend this fine dinning to any one who wants classy food I willbe going back again soon and take some photos of these mouth watering dishes compliments to the owner and chef

Just home from The Dining Room where we decided to give their Sunday Brunch Club a go!

Visiting my daughters' Godmother and longtime friend down in Worthing, she proposed we had brunch at The Dining Room. It is just off the beach promenade.

We were long-time fans of Crescent Road Cafe, which used to be in these premises, but we hadn't got round to visiting The Dining Room that replaced it - we wish we'd not left it so long!

We have been to this restaurant twice, once for the small plates experience, and once for afternoon tea. Both were excellent - the owners are clearly passionate about food, and want you to enjoy it too. They use quality ingredients and we find it very good value. If you want somewhere that has a lot of ideas and which will give you something different, and interesting, each time, we recommend giving this a try. We are looking forward to a whiskey tasting/matched food evening soon. Thank you for a great meal on both occasions. Oh, and the icing on the cake is that the chef also sings - very well - we loved it.

I should first start by saying I am a picky eater, along with my 2 children, but I have to say that this restaurant served delightful food that we all loved!

This was about our 4/5th time of eating at the Dining Room/NSSS events and to be honest, I felt that the already great food had been stepped up a notch! The idea of a test night to sample new dishes and feedback honestly, was a super idea and the experience was of genuine fine dining quality, all the way from the crockery to the dishes. The service was prompt and attentive, the description of the courses was spot on, (although sometimes underplayed), and there were many dishes that I probably wouldn't have chosen from a menu but in hindsight, it would have been a massively missed opportunity so I'm glad they were part of a set menu. The food is fabulous, the staff are courteous and efficient and we have already booked again for next month. fine dining for a mid-range wallet - what's not to love?

Really thought we were going for a "fine dinning experience" with a 7 course tasting menu of £48 per head (just for the food. )This was NOT a fine dinning experience and I feel that we were very much mislead. 2 courses were dessert and 1 course was a very sweet sorbet that I couldn't eat. The food lacked flavour and seasoning. The first course described itself as being spiced. There were no spices. This started off the very long evening of waiting, as there was only one person serving food & drink. The dinning room was very drafty and I couldn't take of my coat the whole evening. It lacked ambience and atmosphere. I asked for a bottle of sparkling water and got a bottle that was flat and was offered no alternative. Basically we will never go back and feel really ripped off!!Bad experience from start to finish!

A friend and I were delighted to attend the test kitchen night, where you are given a feedback review sheet for each course. This is then used by the restaurant to influence future menus.

I had a wonderful tasting menu with wine flight. All the food was well presented and incredibly tasty. We will be returning on special occasions.

The myriad of flavours and textures in the 7 courses ( well 8 for our party as we shared the cheese board and toffee pudding options!) flowed along deliciously and was well matched by the wine flight choices - I'm a bit wedded to Chilean red so good for me to branch out!. The first course of scallops with a squash veloute and toasted seeds was probably my favourite so a great start - what followed was equally delicious.

Our first meal at Worthing's The Dining Room on Saturday and we were delighted. It was a small plates evening and this was perfect. We have healthy appetites but don't want to see excessive portions. We were served delicious, interesting food at the optimum quantity. A nice bottle of Sicilian accompanied this perfectly.

Going along for a family meal, I must admit I was wary of several courses and expected to pass on one or two being less than adventurous. However, from the start I was pleasantly surprised (and educated) that things like scallop, which I didn't think would be to my taste, were a delight when expertly prepared. We had a lovely evening, great service. Smiles on our faces having been crooned, pampered and thoroughly well fed. Personally probably one of the best meals I ever consumed.

We had our staff christmas dinner here this year. Jonathan and his staff took great care of us with delicious food and great service. I would highly recommend The Dining Room if you are looking to take a large group of people for great food.

Booked this venue for our annual night out and had sole use of the restaurant. Great atmosphere, singing chef was superb and food good - clean plates all round. Service attentive too!

Our first visit to the Dining Room where we had the tasting menu with the matched wine flight. The menu was superbly put together and the quality of the food excellent as was the service and ambiance. We even had live entertainment from the singing chef at the end of the evening which was unobtrusive and a lovely touch. Looking at some of the earlier reviews just goes to prove the old adage you can’t please all the people all of the time, some want their wines explained, some actively don’t… All I know is my wife and I will certainly be back – we have eaten in first class restaurants all over the world and this meal was up there with the best of them.

I have been to many restaurants including some with Michelin stars. This has got to be one of the best. If you are a foody. If you appreciate unusual, but surprisingly delicious combinations this is the place to go. The taste the flavours and wine flights are excellent.

Very much enjoyed our first visit this evening trying the ‘small plates’ menu. We started with a bowl of toasted sweet potato crisps whilst choosing our menu choices and a glass of fizz. We decided on 6 plates between 3 of us plus a side of breads and olives including halloymi & honey, pork belly, sweet potato tart, lamb and aubergine which was my favourite dish. Delicious. We decided to share 2 deserts, melt in mouth chocolate brownie with ice cream and a light fluffy apple crumble and custard. We finished with a lovely coffee & cream. Superb service, friendly & attentive but not intrusive. This relatively new restaurant is a little treasure in a quiet side street but well worth visiting. The Christmas � menu looks great. We will return! Thank you.

We tried the small plates menu for the first time this evening having eaten at the Secret Supper Club and tried their tasting menu. It was the same great food, well cooked and presented and much enjoyed. Service was friendly and attentive as ever. Highlights were the scallops with puréed & caramelised cauliflower & almonds, and Spanish style chicken but really everything was tasty and enjoyable. Home made mayo and bread were a great touch too. There was a well priced wine list (we had a decent South African red). All in all a great place to eat in Worthing and very good value.

Very disappointed with the whole experience - The pastry on my tarte tatin was raw and although I pointed this out it was not addressed. The main course on our vegetarian menu was way too big and very bland. The chef even acknowledged this but chose not take anything off the bill.

Being new to Worthing we are exploring the restaurant options available and are very pleased to have discovered The Dining Room. We went there last night and enjoyed a lovely evening of good wine, excellent food and friendly service. Will definitely be back.

I went for dinner on Saturday 30th September and I had the best meal in a long time. The food was amazing, the service was spot on. I will definitely be returning in the future.

This was our first tasting menu here and unfortunately it will be the last. When walking in the first thing you notice is the pot wash area. Not a great thing to see. We went for the wine package alongside the taster menu. The wine we bought before diner was of better quality than the selected wines. The duck starter was really small. I know it is a taster menu but I like to see a bit more substance. The Brighton blue and pear was nice. The fish dish came with a bisque. It had a very pale colour and had no flavour. If you call it a bisque make sure it tastes like one. The sorbet was nice but if you serve it in a shot glass make sure you give a spoon that reaches the bottom. Main course of pork was ok. Best bit was the sweet corn purée. All in all it lacked seasoning. Now we come to the best bit. The pre dessert and the dessert were the by far the tastiest things on the menu. The service was ok. When food was brought out the waiting staff explained the dish. There was no push to serve any more drinks. The menus were printed on plain white photocopying paper. For £66 pound a head including the wine I expect a bit better.

We enjoyed a fabulous meal here last night. Every course of the seven was superbly presented and absolutely delicious. A particular highlight for myself was the desert....grilled pineapple, chilli, ginger cake and pineapple sorbet. Portion sizes were spot on. And we left feeling full but not uncomfortably so.

Just had a fabulous meal for two in this relatively new location. Small plate menu was an understatement, large portions of perfectly cooked food from around the world served by very friendly staff. Next visit will be their taster menu for sure. Highly recommend it and if you’re lucky towards the end of the evening the Chef/Boss comes out of his kitchen and croons like the best. See you again soon. Thanks.

We went for the Saturday Dinner. We added the wine selection, thinking lets find out what you get for £60+ per head. The "singing Chef" did not sing nor did he greet the customers, a bad start in a room lacking any atmosphere. Macaroni cheese starter was OK, but not as a starter. The fish was soaking in oil and one had to look the Salsa. Mains of pork belly was dry and tasteless. Not a pud person, I chose the "cheese platter" 3 miniscule pieces of cheese. At the price they were charging I would have liked t to choose the cheese and decide how much I want . There was only 3 wines actually served and these by one glass. We arrived early and had a glass othe Chardonnay, to find ths was charged extra. The experience was very poor value when you realise it cost over £130. Would we go back? NO..

The Singing Chef and his team from The-Dining-Room catered an outdoor party for my Mum & Dad's 65th wedding anniversary, and it was excellent. Not just the very tasty food - although that was great - but the Chef sang lots of 40s/50s/60s songs that Mum & Dad very much enjoyed. It made a lovely atmosphere and everything was very professional. Highly recommended. Only wish I lived closer so that I could easily visit the restaurant itself.