The Telescope Bistro - Derbyshire Dales

Staff were rude, gave my friend fruit they knew she was allergic to and when she arose concern, they simply scraped it off and gave it back so she couldn’t eat it. Food was such a disappointment, was expecting much more even from such young training chefs. It’s an experience but maybe not in the best of ways.

We was asked to try the Bistro as a family member is studying at The academy. We booked a table for 4 on a friday afternoon. The setting is strange as it is in the school however is in a quiet part and looks like a normal restaurant. Staff are all students , that is waiting staff and chefs. However you wouldn't know that these guys have only been doing this for 2 weeks. The food was at such a high standard you would think you are in one of the top hotel. they are a real credit to the school as really well mannered and well presented. We will be going back very soon as i will need to have some more of that Cheesecake.

I was invited to lunch at the Longfield Academy Telescopic Bistro last Friday 19th May 2017. Wow what a delightful experience, everything was perfect, I was taken to my seat in this plush restaurant by a charming young student waitress and served a delicious 3 course lunch together with tea or coffee by a smart well mannered student waiter. What an amazing restaurant all managed by students venturing into the catering industry. Don't miss it, this restaurant is well worth a visit!

Fantastic Meal, blown away by the quality of food produced and served by the Students. A credit to themselves, the staff and to Leigh Academies Trust. Service was fabulous and despite being an Italian Day, I was catered for being Gluten free. Would highly recommend The Telescope Bistro to anyone.

The Telescope Bistro is an amazing place to eat, you would never expect that setting in a school. The restaurant looks beautiful, lots of nature, beautiful scenery. The front of house staff are very friendly, they definitely know what they're doing, they offer us fresh bread and ice cold water when we sit down. I've been to the restaurant a couple of times, the first time I got bread it was seeded bread, which was lovely and fresh, and i'm glad they do a variety of bread instead of just doing plain white bread. The second time I went I got a choice of cheese and onion bread or sweet chilli bread, I chose the cheese and onion bread which was very nice, with a very nice flavour. The food is outstanding! The quality of the food is amazing, and for such a cheap price. 3 courses and hot drinks at the end for just £12.95, i think they're being a bit too generous with the prices. The table layout is very posh.I think we should be allowed more than two glasses of wine. I can't believe how good the service is and the food, i've been to restaurants in london and the prices are double this, but the service and food is not nearly as good as this, For young adults training to be chefs, it's absolutely amazing what they are doing. Also the main chef, which i think teaches the students, comes out and talks to us and sometimes brings the students which is really nice and friendly. The telescope bistro is so unexpected!!!! Absolutely wonderful, i'd be back every Thursday and Friday if i had the money haha.