Star Bistro in Cotswold

Star Bistro does a great selection of freshly prepared food in a kitchen completely open to view and worked in and served by the gorgeous students which is very uplifting, go earlier if you want to see the students at work as they pop off for their lunch about 12:45/13:00. The food is very competitively priced parking is easy and free and the restaurant has a light and airy ambience

We went to the Italian night and it was superb! Great food, friendly service and excellent value for money. Thoroughly recommended!

We thoroughly enjoyed the Italian food evening. The food was delicious (and even catered for a wide variety of diets) and the relaxed and cheerful ambiance made for a great evening. It was also exceptional value.

We had a fabulous night at the Star Bistro for an Italian themed evening. The Bistro was beautifully decorated with Italian flags, dimmed lights and background music. Appetisers were olives and the most delicious home baked focaccia, followed by fresh peaches, mozzarella, fig, prosciutto and rocket salad( very refreshing) then home made pasta with pork and beef Ragu (stunning) finished with a lemon tirimusu. The evening was great value and the wine sensibly priced. I would highly recommend snapping up some tickets for the next themed evening.

Crickly Hill Park was fogged in today, so visited Star Bistro for lunch instead; so glad we did!!! Really enjoyed the "Student Inspired Lunchtime Special" which today was Chicken Katsu curry. Very nice!

What a great place, stumbled across it walking the Cotswold Way. Lunch was the best on the trip. Great prices great service and GREAT cake. They even found a place for our dripping wet...sopping wet stuff !

Great venue for lunch, good selection of food on offer and very tasty - haloumi fries highly recommended! I will defo visit again soon.

We had a really lovely time here meeting some friends for lunch. The food was very nice indeed and excellent value. The staff were very friendly and attentive. Would definitely recommend.

Really great cafe with a wide range of food choices. Good value and excellent service. We were doing the Cotswolds Way and it was in a good location for our lunch. There is good ambiance and the tables are available both in and outside. We definitely recommend this place.

Fabulous lunch! We took advantage of the asparagus 'specials' on the menu to celebrate the start of the local asparagus season. I ordered poached eggs with asparagus, neither of which are the easiest of foods to cook and get right at the best of times, but these were prepared and cooked to perfection and were so beautifully presented on the plate. Star Bistro is a delightful, friendly and hugely competent food venue - would 100% recommend.

Fabulous service and lovely cake

A nice and relaxed atmosphere to play Lego, drink coffee and eat cake. We came to the Star Bistro for coffee but the lunch menu looked great too.

Went to a Quiz night at National Star Bistro. An amazing night. Very entertaining. Food was excellent and staff were very attentive, a fun night was had by all.

Delicious food - we had breakfast baps with Quorn sausage, fried egg and hash brown. We went during Half Term and there were Lego kits to borrow for the kids - my son and his friend loved these! Also nice selection of cold drinks, cakes and snacks alongside tea and coffee. Plenty of party and beautiful setting. Will definitely be back!

Star Bistro never disappoints! The service is always served with a warm welcome and smiles, staff consistently go above and beyond without hesitation! The food, both cold and hot, is amazing and so affordable! It is extremely family friendly, I took my little boy as they were loaning Lego for only £2.50 which they had set up on trays, the kids could choose which they wanted and have fun building! Can’t wait until next time!

Amazing food ! Service always welcoming and kind 😊always a nice treat ! Christmas menu so tasty ! Delicious 🤤

Great selections of cakes for different dietary requirements. Excellent coffee! Calm and tranquil experience.

We had an excellent breakfast bap - really tasty bacon and sausage! A chilled cafe that also looks to have excellent cakes!

What a lovely treat to find the Star Bistro along the Cotswold Way for an afternoon pick me up. Very well presented cafe with friendly staff that ensured we had a good time. The hot chocolate and cake were delicious and certainly ensured we had sufficient sugar for the next 8km

A wonderful new addition to the local fare. Modern building. Good food with excellent service. Open and bright design. Large parking lot. The Cafe is associated with Star College

Great tea, coffee and cake. Lovely, helpful staff. Clean loos, too. Great.

What a fabulous place off the beaten track. Fabulous breakfast bap and wonderful service. Highly recommend

What a change, and not for the better. I have enjoyed lunch here in the past, but not this time. The menu is significantly reduced, most of the attractive options have gone. I chose fish and chips and regretted it - it seemed cooked well enough but I felt uncomfortable all afternoon. I won't go back unless the menu improves.

Coffee and cake for me, "the best" chocolate iced drinks and cake for the boys. Four very happy customers and just lovely lively staff!

Freshly prepared food at a very reasonable price, attentive friendly staff, clean bright light restaurant with outside terrace area, good range of menu items for breakfast, lunch or afternoon tea. Cakes on display look divine! Plenty of car parking, lovely setting, ideal place in this locality whether for family or friends, highly recommended, a hidden gem

Another lovely lunch at the Star Bistro. Food was delicious and service friendly and helpful. Good gf choices too. Also took home amazing slices of cake to eat later.

Lovely staff, great food and really well priced! Dog friendly too which is awesome. The students made some dog treats free for four legged diners too which our Ozzy loved! Will definitely pop back again when we’re next in the area.

Once again, the Star Bistro delivered an outstanding lunch, where a friend and I were given a very warm welcome by the team before enjoying a delicious meal at a very attractive price. My friend had the perfectly cooked fish and chips, while I opted for the newly introduced mushroom burger. This latter dish combined a large field mushroom where its natural flavour was enhanced by the addition of mozzarella cheese and a pesto sauce. We then ended with a lemon parfait where the creaminess was perfectly balanced by the fresh slight sharpness of the lemon and a dash of raspberry coulis. The Star College is an extraordinary place and we were delighted not only to be served by the very friendly front of house team, but also by to students who were being mentored in their work experience training. This allowed the students to practise their social skills and improve their confidence so they can leave the College as valued and equal citizens, actively contributing to society. We both left with huge smiles on our faces and energised by the wonderfully positive atmosphere of the place. If you can, please try and visit the Bistro as you won't be disappointed. You will not only have an excellent meal in an area of outstanding natural beauty, but you will see people whose determination to help the students represents the very, very best in humanity.

The food is excellent and the staff are too! Leila and the rest of the team are very friendly and deliver great service. It’s good to support such a venture being a charity! Well worth a visit.

We had 2 cappuccinos and 2 brownies. Both were delicious and service was excellent. Leila was very friendly and attentive. Will definitely visit again.

Lovely staff, and a great birthday lunch 😀 😋

Yet again not disappointed by our visit to Star Bistro. On this occasion as a party of five we thoroughly enjoyed an excellent afternoon tea. Everything was perfect, especially the scones which were the best we had all eaten for some time. Generous portions of jam and cream provided the only dilemma, as whether to choose the Devon or Cornish options. Service as always was attentive and helpful. Well done to the team. Do note this lovely experience does need to be prebooked.

Great coffee and super lunch! We had originally planned to walk our dogs up the hill from Leckhampton so that we had 'earned' our lunch on a mid week day off for my husband's birthday. However, the weather meant we had to adjust our plans and drive up to the Bistro. Between the three of us we enjoyed a chicken wrap, vegan burger and roasted squash salad. All delicious. Our daughter insisted we have cake to celebrate Dad's birthday and so we shared a chocolate fudge cake and a vegan chocolate cake. It was all really tasty and well presented. Lovely service from all staff - thank you. We do intend to try the dog walk followed by lunch later in the Spring - when we will make use of your covered patio. We have also recommended you to other friends who live locally - I am just sorry we have not discovered you sooner! Thank you for a great birthday lunch.

Such a wonderful place :) Amazing food, epic service and make sure you do not leave without trying the millionaire shortbread......never tasted caramel like it!!

A great place to dine, always a great experience. We'll done everyone...👍

Great place for a coffee or lunch. Friendly staff and good prices

Had lunch here after playing golf on the excellent Star Golf course. I had the halloumi burger and chips, which was delicious, followed by some coffee and cake. Staff were lovely and price was good value.

Love the ambience and food at Star Bistro - today I had tea and amazing 'Blondie's' to eat, I'll be back again soon for lunch ...

I recently contacted starbistro with a request of a bespoke cream tea as a takeaway for my my wife’s birthday. They did not disappoint. After liaising with chef joe he was able to come up with a menu full of tasty treats to celebrate the occasion. Joe created a host of sweet treats that included baklava filled choux buns, cherry and dark chocolate ganache tartlets, mixed berry and creme patisserie tartlet and mixed flavoured macrons. Balanced with some lighter than air buttermilk scones with clotted cream and preserves. This is made my wife’s lockdown birthday very special and I cannot thank joe, simon and the team enough. Excellent service, fabulous value and I’m very much going to be first in the cue when the bistro opens up to visitors again.

Just had the most amazing 'Trio of Bao' here, fantastic service and an unbelievable selection of cakes....spoilt for choice....had to be Whisky Bread Pudding! Great value and the best Cafe around this area.

This place is a delight. It is bright, warm welcoming and spotlessly clean. A delectable range of cakes are on offer, as is an imaginative, well-cooked breakfast and lunch menu. Attentive, professional service, and all at a very reasonable price; we will return!

Amazing breakfast. lovely jazz music and relaxed atmosphere. Great to visit the Nation Star College for the first time. Staff are friendly and welcoming, great for people of all ages from new born children to adults

Finalmente pudimos probar este lugar para almorzar en nuestro camino de regreso a casa después de un viaje por la mañana para ver la vida de las aves en el WWT. Tanto la comida como el servicio eran muy buenos, ambos optamos por hamburguesas vegetarianas. Hermoso ambiente limpio y muy alegre, ¡sin duda volveremos!

So lucky to have this place to enjoy! Every time I've visited whether to take food away or when visiting as part of a themed evening, the food and the service have always been second to none, without exception. I recently went to the Asian Fusion Evening which was simply outstanding. The choice and quality of the food was breathtaking and I left very full and happy, plus the atmosphere was perfect, clearly a lot of attention to detail was paid by everyone involved. Can't wait for Quiz Night and Italian Evening soon!

An excellent Asian evening with a good variety of food to suit everyone. The themed evening to celebrate Chinese New Year was brought to life with the Chinese decorations and music - a great atmosphere.

Excellent food, with something for everyone, to celebrate Chinese New Year. Such a variety and selection of food no-one needed to come away feeling hungry. The Chinese lanterns decorating the room and music added to the atmosphere. There were little details to make the evening special like the saki and fortune cookies. We certainly look forward to the next themed evening.

As always there is a warm welcome at the Star Bistro, Simon and his team make you feel you are getting a very personal service.The Asian evening was delicious, a variety of dishes to try all beautifully presented (not easy to make a buffet look appetising) well done to Joe and his team. The Ramen noodle bowls were amazing!Our party really enjoyed everything

what a gem, the food was great, staff helpful and friendly, prices reasonable, will going there again

Have been to the StarBistro on several occasions for themed evenings, like the Burger Night and the more recent Asian Fusion Evening and it's always been an outstanding experience with unbelievable food, wonderful service and perfect ambience. I'm officially hooked now and will be returning regularly for future themed events!

We joined the Star Bistro last night for their Asian Fusion night. The food was authentic and tasted delicious. The staff were knowledgeable about each dish and the service was faultless. Would highly recommend!

What an amazing place. The food is exceptional. Staff and students very attentive to every detail. Compassionate always. Thank you. Cant believe it's been 10years since I worked at the campus. Great to see you all today x

We live nearby and often visit the Star Bistro for lunch. Delicious food prepared by expert chefs who are teaching the college's students. There are always gluten free options and meals to suit all appetites.

We had a nice lunch with my partner and son. The portions were generous and my son finished his plate.

Great little cafe. Closes at 2pm.

Great little bistro serving great quality food from local suppliers Great for a quick hot drink & cake or something a little more substantial. Plus the menu changes seasonally so there is always something new to try.

Arrived at the end of the lunchtime session the place was busy and had a good vibe to it the food was better than ok but... it wasn't as good as expected, I will return to give this place another try

Had a huge portion of fish chips mushy peas. Food was OK. Staff are v nice.

Punjabi Evening was excellent. Food was superb, highest quality, tasty and well flavoured, but without being excessively spicy. First class evening.

Good food, great atmosphere, warm and friendly, live music..

Mi esposo y yo vivimos cerca y visitamos el Star Bistro por primera vez el fin de semana para el desayuno / almuerzo. Podemos recomendarlo a fondo. Teníamos un inglés completo y un inglés vegetariano completo (¡porque también queríamos algo de halloumi!). Ambos eran 7 cada uno, muy razonable para una comida tan buena. La comida era muy fresca y muy bien preparada. El hash brown era casero, el pedido llegó de forma rápida y correcta (no habíamos pedido champiñones y un hash brown). Tomamos té y café y observamos los pasteles al salir. El bistro ha sido bien equipado y también hay un área para entretener a los niños.

A hidden gem with great food supporting a very worthy cause

Outstanding event last evening which was a 6-course taster menu designed to match with a beer for each course. The food & presentation was outstanding and each dish perfectly complimented the beer & vice versa. Head chef Joe Parke & Leigh Norwood (Favourite Beer) clearly put a lot of work & thought into each course. Servers were friendly & efficient too. Also, I have previously been for dinner and an afternoon tea at Ullenwood and each time the quality is superb.

A great menu with a good choice of vegetarian and vegan options. The vegan burger was delicious. The atmosphere is charming and what a joy to be served by students from National Star College and support them in their learning too.

Lovely place, always make you welcome, good food etc.

Excellent food, eggs Benedict and eggs royale were spot on, friendly service and good value, Saturday brunch menu is varied, we'll worth a visit

We were walking the Cotswold Way and arrived hungry and thirsty. It is about 350 metres off the Cotswold Way as you come down to the hill.

I've been to the Star Bistro a few times now & it has been excellent on every occasion. The place is spotless. The staff are friendly & greet you with a smile. The food is great & well priced. Love it.

Nunca esperé que el Star Bistro fuera tan bueno. La comida era fabulosa y el servicio excelente y muy amable. No pudimos encontrar nada que estuviera por debajo del par. Ciertamente nos convertiremos en visitantes regulares de este lugar. Los precios eran muy razonables para el estándar de la excelente comida. El menú no refleja la calidad o la complejidad de los platos.

We had such a great experience that we ate at Star Bistro 3 times during our week’s stay at the cottages onsite! Every meal was excellent - the kids absolutely loved the pancakes with fried chicken and we particularly enjoyed the spicy burger. Delicious home made chips, gorgeous salads and perfectly made eggs benedict. All washed down with tea and yummy home baked cakes. And wonderful to know that by eating amazing food, we’re also supporting National Star. What’s not to love!

La Asociación de Enfermedades de las Neuronas Motoras siempre espera nuestro té anual de la tarde. Deliciosa comida, excelente servicio, estamos muy bien atendidos con instalaciones de primera clase. Recomiendo encarecidamente este maravilloso restaurante

Star Bistro catered a drinks and dinner party at our house to celebrate our daughter's marriage. The canapés, four-course dinner and service throughout were fantastic and we would record them to anyone wanting a top class catering service. Thank you Chef Joe, Apprentice Chef Oscar and Jacquie!

Love the food quality and flavorful Varied Menu that changes plus special events Well worth a visit

We had our sales meeting there with 26 attending & from the minute we arrived to the minute we left, it was such a lovely place,staff ,room and the food, well it was amazing, all 26 had eggs benedict & all the eggs were perfect!!.The staff are so helpful I will be booking this again.Thanks from ACF

The food here is fantastic. Small menu, but everything is amazing. Service is great.

Visitamos el Star Bistro en el National Star en Ullenwood para tomar el té de la tarde para mi cumpleaños número 80 con mi familia y tengo que decir que fue una experiencia increíble. Desde el primer intercambio de correo electrónico con Pete Johnson para confirmar números, etc., hasta el momento en que dejamos el bistro después del té, el servicio fue excepcional. Star Bistro es lo suficientemente pequeño como para ofrecer un servicio personalizado y se siente como si realmente le importara que disfrute su visita. El jefe de cocina, Joe Parke, envió un correo electrónico para verificar cualquier favorito que pudiera atender para nuestro té de la tarde a la medida. Todo lo que proporcionó fue simplemente delicioso, había tanta variedad, color y sabor, desde los conos de gambas y pollo hasta la gelatina de ruibarbo con panal. Comimos tanto que salimos del bistro y lo que no pudimos terminar fue envuelto para que lo lleváramos. Si visita alguno de los hoteles en los alrededores de Gloucestershire que ofrecen té de la tarde, no tendrá una experiencia comparable, simplemente porque es muy personal y el personal es muy amable. Nuestro té con refrescos y té o café sin fondo era 18 por persona, o puedes tomar un té Prosecco por 24 cada uno. El bistró está abierto de 9 am a 4 pm, de lunes a sábado, y sirve productos locales frescos para el desayuno y el almuerzo, y una variedad de tartas preparadas por los estudiantes universitarios, y también organiza noches especiales. Puede que no sea en la ciudad pero confía en mí, te alegrarás de que hayas tenido tiempo de visitarlo. Star Bistro también apoya el trabajo de National Star College para que sepa que su dinero se está aprovechando en lugar de beneficiarse de una gran cadena.

Limited menu on a Saturday, but good.

Excellent food in a pleasant environment

This brunch was absolutely lovely. Great fresh yummy food and wonderful service. Will be back to try more

El Star Bistro está situado en la ruta del Camino Cotswold y paramos allí para almorzar mientras caminamos por la sección del Camino Cotswold.

Great food and coffee. The Star Bistro has a mix of Paid Staff and Star Student's with Disabilities on Work Experience.

Beautiful surroundings, gorgeous food and all supporting a good cause. What's not to love.

Excellent lunch a reasonable price

Tuve la suerte de tomar un espacio en uno de los eventos nocturnos temáticos de Star Bistros "Asian Fusion"

Order the chunky chips topped with BBQ pulled pork and Cheddar cheese. The food was served not too hot so was able to be eaten straight away with the perfect amount of chips to pork to cheese. The pork was cooked to perfection with no crispy or crunchy bits. The only downside is the chips were CHUNKY but still a fantastic meal for the low price it was!

Displeased that no food was being served today 😐

Pero que equipo. Siempre un excelente nivel de comida y un personal amable encantador. Rara vez pido pescado en los restaurantes, pero sé que la calidad es buena aquí. Vinimos para nuestro almuerzo anual de Navidad y elegí la merluza que no me decepcionó. Gracias por otra comida deliciosa.

Great cafe with plenty of seating inside and outside. Open to public during daytime Mon to Fri for just coffee snacks cakes or delicious lunchtime meals. Trying the sour dough bread is a must. Lovely local walks nearby incl Crickley Hill country park (Cotswolds AONB) and a golf club. Gift shop onsite has beautiful gifts designed and made by students.

Comida increíble, digna de una estrella diferente (de la variedad de neumáticos). Increíble sidra, seleccionada por Gabe Cook. Y toda la gran tarde todo el año.

Tarde brillante, charla interesante y entretenida de Gabe Cook - The Ciderogist. Excelente comida y excelente servicio del chef y su equipo. Acércate a uno de los eventos especiales, ¡no te decepcionará! !

Attending the Local Charity Awards. Great food and atmosphere

Welcoming atmosphere. Relaxed and casual but smart too. Staff were attentive and new student was keen to learn. Food was excellent from the bread thru to dessert. Had sea bass, which was delicious, and the chai ice cream was delicious.

Different from the usual pub fare so common, especially if you are walking the Cotswolds Way & have limited options. Be sure to stop at the Star Bistro.

My wife and I stopped here for lunch while hiking the Cotswold Way. We both had a very good cooked meal. Very hearty and good portions for those who are also hiking. It is one of the few restaurants directly located on the Cotswold Way path. Very pleased we stopped here. Note, the kitchen closes around 14:30 so plan accordingly.

Came here on a weekend getaway by accident and was really amazed by quality of food and service. Excellent quality and friendly service. Terrace was nice to sit outside. Also parking plenty - great with a little one! Highly recommend.

Visited for lunch. Excellent market fish on risotto base, excellent pricing at £11! Good service and a pleasant environment! Well worth a visit!

Absolutely beautiful breakfast. ! Such a lovely treat. I will definately be coming back. Vegan breakfast too notch. . Thankful !

This was one of our favourite “go to” lunchtime restaurants that we always thoroughly enjoyed and recommended to friends. But not any more unfortunately. The menu choice is not great, the quality nothing like it used to be - and the pricing where you can choose to either have a dish as a starter or main course makes some of the main courses rather expensive for what is served on the plate. So sorry Star Bistro but we won’t be rushing back.

Food was lovely. Well worth a visit

Used the Star Centre for a one day work meeting. Function rooms are fantastic and staff very accommodating with regards to set up. Booked lunch as part of day and had excellent fixed price menu with main course and loads of cake and fresh fruit fo pudding.

Great restaurant supporting a very worthy cause too! Food is excellent and good variety although not a huge range. Sadly the boulibaise I ordered for lunch had sold out! Very sensible pricing, good staff / service! Free Wi-fi with a code, adequate car parking too!