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The Court, Edinburgh, Edinburgh

The Court

4.4
4.4
60 Reviews
£26 to £40
Scottish
Princes St, Edinburgh, Edinburgh EH1 2AB

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2 people
21:00
Booked 9 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Fancy
Taking inspiration from the city’s picturesque streets and cobblestoned squares, The Court will be a unique journey through time, culture, and music.

You’ll enter a realm of local experiences and joyful indulgence with exclusive cocktails, Scottish-inspired menus, and a signature patisserie selection.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    New Town
  • Parking details
    Hotel Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Sweetshops From Around The World Afternoon Tea

    £30.00 - £60.00 per person

    14 Apr 2025 - 30 Jun 2025
    A selection of sweetshop favourites, with inspiration taken from our pastry teams travels around the world.
    Sweetshops From Around The World Afternoon Tea photo
  • Progression Tasting Menu

    £65.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Embark on a journey of local flavour and Scottish provenance, enjoying a 6-course 'Progression' Tasting Menu by award-winning Chef, Mark Greenaway, complete with matched wines.
    Progression Tasting Menu photo

What 60 people are saying

The Court reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.1Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Court offers a "lovely atmosphere" with live music, making it perfect for special occasions. Guests rave about the "amazing food" and "first-class service." Afternoon tea and unique desserts like the "invisible sticky toffee pudding" are highlights. While some mention slow service, many praise the overall experience and ambiance.

60 Reviews
  1. Rose VIP

    Tampa79 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Afternoon tea was nice. Harpist played beautiful.

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  2. Neil

    Edinburgh1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 19 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    All staff were lovely and the food was excellent. Would recommend and looking forward to booking again.

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  3. Jackie

    West Sussex2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 18 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was amazing . Very good service and friendly staff. Nice seating and great background singer and pianist.

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  4. Stephen

    Glasgow3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 9 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We absolutely loved our time. Afternoon tea was absolutely fantastic and my fiancée loved her birthday surprise that you provided which was incredibly sweet.

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  5. Morven

    Edinburgh9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 29 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Was lovely experience ..staff lovely .. lovey atmosphere with harpist during lunch .. delicious invisible sticky toffee pudding .. highly recommend

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  6. David VIP

    Edinburgh32 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 28 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great experience and evening at The Court. The food was wonderful and the service was first class.

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  7. Jenna

    Edinburgh1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 26 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were looked after wonderfully during our visit. I had mentioned in my booking that we were celebrating a milestone birthday and at the end of our meal they brought out a wonderful little birthday plate,which was a really lovely touch. We wouldn't hesitate to visit again.

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  8. Margaret

    Edinburgh3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 25 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    This is a lovely place to sit, chat and have a leisurely lunch. We enjoyed a relaxing afternoon. The food was delicious and I would recommend here.

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  9. Craig VIP

    Edinburgh76 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 22 March 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Main courses of steak and mussels could have arrived hotter. Chips were hot. Club sandwich not really a club sandwich and was dry. Could have been timing issue as end of lunch service. Chocolate fondant pudding was very good. Professional and friendly service. Would come back for drinks not so sure about food.

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  10. Maggie

    Los Angeles6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 18 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely afternoon tea service! They had a vegan menu for me and my partner enjoyed the regular menu option.

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FAQs

The Court is rated 4.4 stars by 60 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

  1. Home
  2. United Kingdom
  3. Edinburgh/Midlothian
  4. Edinburgh
  5. New Town

Make a booking

2 people
21:00
Booked 9 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Court

Princes St, Edinburgh, Edinburgh EH1 2AB

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    New Town
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 08:00–23:00
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Scottish
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Hotel Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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