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US$6 - US$11
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Cafe, British, Contemporary, Healthy
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Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
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Reviewed 2 weeks ago

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

Date of visit: November 2023
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Simon Dean, General Manager at StarBistro, responded to this reviewResponded 1 week ago

Thank you so much for your positive review and I am especially pleased to read that you enjoyed our coffee selection! Hopefully we will be able to welcome you again and entice you to our Breakfast or Lunchtime options too? With kind regards,

Reviewed 22 August 2023

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

Date of visit: August 2023
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Simon Dean, General Manager at StarBistro, responded to this reviewResponded 25 August 2023

Dear tonykC8318TC Thank you for reviewing us and also finding us!! It is great to see that you enjoyed your visit, the breakfast bap, the service and that you felt that we deserved a 5* review. Thank you and should you be visiting the area...More

Reviewed 14 August 2023

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.More

Date of visit: August 2023
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Simon Dean, General Manager at StarBistro, responded to this reviewResponded 21 August 2023

Dear KemalMuhendis I am very sorry to read that your recent visit was not as expected and that you have rated your overall visit as 2/5. The menu is sometimes reduced over the summer months to allow for staffing levels, however there is always the...More

Reviewed 30 July 2023

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 gemMore

Date of visit: July 2023
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Simon Dean, General Manager at StarBistro, responded to this reviewResponded 21 August 2023

Dear Sandra T I am so pleased to read that you enjoyed your lunch with is recently and everything seems to have ticked all the boxes for you? Hope fully you will be able to return in the near future and enjoy our cakes too?!...More

Reviewed 25 July 2023

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.More

Date of visit: July 2023
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Simon Dean, General Manager at StarBistro, responded to this reviewResponded 21 August 2023

Dear Linda L I am please to read that you enjoyed another lunch with us and you also took cake home with you!...always a good idea, especially our Gluten Free options. I hope that we shall see you again very soon and try our new...More

Reviewed 14 June 2023

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.More

Date of visit: June 2023
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Simon Dean, General Manager at StarBistro, responded to this reviewResponded 24 June 2023

Dear adrianmC9065PW Thank you so much for your passionate review of both the food that you enjoyed at StarBistro and what the team of Mentors are there for; to teach life skills to and support our students to get them ready for when the leave...More

Reviewed 28 April 2023

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.

Date of visit: April 2023
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Simon Dean, General Manager at StarBistro, responded to this reviewResponded 8 May 2023

Dear 99PSB Thank you for your review and your kind words and we look forward to seeing you again in the near future. With kind regards, Simon

Reviewed 26 April 2023 via mobile

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

Date of visit: April 2023
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Simon Dean, General Manager at StarBistro, responded to this reviewResponded 8 May 2023

Dear peterbroughton Thank you for your kind words and I am very pleased that you enjoyed your brownie - our students make a lot of these each week and will be very happy to read your comments. I will pass on your comments to Leila...More

Reviewed 3 April 2023

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.More

Date of visit: March 2023
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Simon Dean, General Manager at StarBistro, responded to this reviewResponded 6 April 2023

Dear SloughWanderer Thank you so much for your kind words and taking the time to leave us a review after your recent Afternoon Tea. I will be passing on your comments to the Chef and that will make him very happy indeed. I hope that...More

Reviewed 1 April 2023

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.More

Date of visit: March 2023
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Simon Dean, General Manager at StarBistro, responded to this reviewResponded 1 April 2023

Dear BollyPark Thank you for your lovely review and deciding to visit us for your husbands birthday - Happy Belated Birthday My BollyPark! As the weather gets warmer, we are hoping to see more 4 legged guests and when our students return after their Easter...More

Reviewed 1 April 2023

Great food, we had vegan, fish and meat dishes. Would be great to see if desserts could be added to the menu as I am sure they would be fab!More

Date of visit: March 2023
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Simon Dean, General Manager at StarBistro, responded to this reviewResponded 1 April 2023

Dear Sightseer454262 Thank you for choosing StarBistro to have your Wedding Anniversary treat and I am so pleased to read that you enjoyed your Vegan options. We do offer homemade cakes and are looking to add some desserts to our menu in the next few...More

Reviewed 1 April 2023 via mobile

A very friendly place and a good menu for mid morning or lunch. Something to add - breakfast menu would be great. Will certainly visit again.More

Date of visit: February 2023
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Simon Dean, General Manager at StarBistro, responded to this reviewResponded 1 April 2023

Dear Gill M Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review and I am pleased to see that you found our environment to be friendly and enjoyed our menus. We do offer Breakfast from 9am to 11am and throughout the day, also...More

Reviewed 16 March 2023

Best fish and chips in Gloucestershire. Couldn't find better staff. Always a pleasure to visit and the food is excellent and good value for money . Nice to go in all weathers but especially in the summer.

Date of visit: February 2023
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Simon Dean, Owner at StarBistro, responded to this reviewResponded 19 March 2023

Dear Lesley-Anne68 Thank you for your review and before long, it will be the Summer and you can enjoy our outside space and our new menu! With kind regards Simon D

Reviewed 16 March 2023

GREAT place for an informal meeting over lunch - lovely venue, great staff and yummy food well done everyone :) Will be back... far nicer place to host a meeting an the money spent goes to a good causes WIN WIN!More

Date of visit: February 2023
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Simon Dean, Owner at StarBistro, responded to this reviewResponded 19 March 2023

Dear 19971EXclairet I am pleased to read that you had a great time with us and I believe that you are correct when you say that we are a great place for an informal meeting space. Thank you for taking the time to make your...More

Reviewed 16 March 2023

Star bistro…. Excellent in every way. A warm welcome guaranteed, staff who are focussed and passionate in supporting young adults with additional needs, food served to perfection in a pleasant, relaxing environment…. What’s not to like?? Two of us visited and enjoyed a lamb dish....Absolutely lovely. Plenty of space between tables which easily accommodate a visitor with a wheelchair or mobility aid and the access to spotless, unrivalled disabled facilities make it a very inclusive venue. Don’t take my word for it, visit…and see for yourself. I highly recommend.More

Date of visit: February 2023
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Simon Dean, Owner at StarBistro, responded to this reviewResponded 19 March 2023

Dear 837elaine1980 Thank you for your kind words and I am so pleased that you enjoyed this visit and have returned to us again. I hope that we see you again very soon. With kind regards

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Hi Andrea, we are wheelchair accessible. Star Bistro is part of National Star College who work with young people with disabilities. We have 2 toilets with changing beds and hoists and access is at ground level throughout. I... More
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Yes! Dogs and walkers are very welcome!
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If you head towards Pittville Circus on Albert Road, when you get there take All Saints Road until you get to the roundabout with the Banksy painting in Fairview, there take the exit straight ahead on Hewlett Road, cross the... More
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StarBistro is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
  • Food: 5
  • Service: 5
  • Value: 4.5
  • Atmosphere: 4.5