The Court — Local services in City of Edinburgh

A recent Sunday visit to Court by Mark Greenaway delivered a largely elegant and enjoyable experience, underscored by refined cookery, attentive service, and a setting enhanced by the soft strains of live harp and piano.

The meal began with a ham hock terrine that was both rustic and refined – flavours were clean, well-balanced, and thoughtfully executed.

The Sunday roast showcased a standout centrepiece: a 35-day aged sirloin, cooked with precision and offering far more depth and quality than the cuts typically found on similar menus. The accompanying gravy was rich and full-bodied, while the sides offered plenty to admire – velvety mash, well-seasoned vegetables, and perfectly crisp roast potatoes. Unfortunately, the Yorkshire puddings detracted from the dish. Pre-prepared and reheated, they arrived burnt on two occasions and were ultimately left uneaten – a rare oversight in an otherwise well-composed main.

Desserts marked a return to form. The sticky toffee pudding was superbly executed – warm, indulgent, and balanced – and the 16-layer carrot cake, presented in the style of an opera cake, demonstrated finesse and flair. The third offering, a sundae, felt jarringly simplistic and lacked the sophistication expected from such a carefully curated menu.

Service throughout was gracious and professional, contributing to an overall atmosphere of calm and sophistication.

While a few inconsistencies marred the experience, Court still offers a polished and thoughtfully crafted Sunday lunch, with clear attention to detail and a touch more ambition than many...

I booked a table and wrote in the comments it was to celebrate my birthday and that I'd like to request a vegan afternoon tea. As no confirmation was given, I had to call to confirm they had received my request. On the day we dined, I was so excited to try their vegan afternoon tea as I am severely allergic to dairy and egg.

Our waitress kindly explained what each piece was which was helpful as it didn’t match what was on the vegan menu I was given. I was also kindly greeted by Hans whilst dining and he said he would pop back to find out how everything was as I was yet to try the scones and cakes.

After spreading some of the cream on the scone and taking a bite, I could feel something wasn’t right as my tongue started to react to it. It was much creamier than any other vegan cream I’ve had so I asked the head waitress to confirm. 5 minutes passed and I could see her but she didn’t return to our table. Instead she informed the maitre’d and he came back to tell me that the chef had made a mistake and had given me clotted cream. If I had eaten more and didn't ask - I'm pretty sure I would have needed an ambulance..

Although they recovered the situation by apologising and taking care of the bill, I wish they had checked to see if I was ok rather than all of the staff avoiding me. Despite that, no effort was made to celebrate or acknowledge it was for...

Staying at the Waldorf so comfortably sauntered in for late Sat brekkie.. immediately pleasantly taken aback with the level of attention and service .. from the welcoming host to all the servers in the main dining room

Bit bourgeoisie when it comes to my brekkie.. and have a high bar.. so take these comments in stride.. (after all it IS my favorite meal of the day!)

Pastries were ok.. surprised they were not warm.. what a let down to start.. and also bit dry. Wouldn’t get them again

Asked for something off the menu.. 3 scrambled eggs (instead of 2 egg omelette) with the works.. tomato, onions, spinach, mushrooms, cheddar.. accompanies with some avocado and side of brown bread! Server was very kind and granted the request immediately. The outcome was exactly what I was after. Good work team!

Coffee was ok.. could have been hotter.. but also like my coffee so hot that it’s normal for me not to have feeling in my lips for 3 hours after breakfast (not really but you get the idea)

Given the outstanding service.. the atmosphere (amazing interior decoration), the seating.. (old school Victoria style chairs and tables for brekkie!).. giving this place 5 stars!

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