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Great food , nicely cooked , good choice and good portions . Sensible prices. Service excellent and gave a very relaxed feeling

Best steak ! Lovely place, good food & great service.. I had the best steak I've had in a long time, other half had Sea Bass, friends had poached fish & pork Medallions.. all very very nice, great service, reasonable price, going back ? YEP

This is a lovely family run restaurant which serves beautifully presented, tasty food. The service was excellent, and we enjoyed our visit very much. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend and will definitely visit again if we are in the area.

Another year another wife’s birthday. So this year I booked us into the Courtyard Restaurant and I’m so glad I did. A beautifully clean restaurant where the staff were brilliant and really welcoming. I started with the Moules marinière and then my wife had the Pork Medallions and I had the Sea Bass. To finish a white chocolate and raspberry roulade and a trio of cheesecakes. What can I say the food was delicious the service outstanding if you are in Wells and looking for a beautiful restaurant with an excellent Chef and wonderful staff, a special mention for Rita she was brilliant , look no further. Just Outstanding…..

An amazing little restaurant. Visited while staying locally for a long weekend 2 adults and 1 nine year old child visited the restaurant. Set menu and a la carte. We all picked from the set menu which we thought was exceptional value for money. Food was freshly cooked and very tasty. 9 year old grandson loved hus pate and steak but also helped himself to a fair few of grandma's whitebait. Portions were great for a set menu and lovely to have such an array of vegetables with the main course. Staff were very welcoming and friendly. Would definitely visit again if we are in the area.

We loved this place! It’s not a chain and a family run business.The food was delicious and good quality. They didn’t have a kids menu but the waitress was so lovely and friendly and helped us adapt their menu to suit the kids. The kids really enjoyed the food as did we. We felt they went out of their way to make sure we had a lovely experience and we did! Definitely recommend this restaurant.

We reserve five stars for really exceptional food, but this place is truly four star, happy cheery service, beautifully presented, good quality fresh food and good value is all you need. Sadly it was a bit empty for a Saturday evening. Starters including chicken liver pâté and chicken and bacon paysanne (which was a bit light on the meaty bits). We both had a good basic sirloin with salad and tasty crisp chips, followed by desserts. Including a bottle of wine and gratuity, £105.

We popped in early on Saturday evening having not booked anywhere and being turned away from some other places. There was a super friendly member of staff who greeted us at the door and said we could pick our table. We were heartened to see some other tables with happy customers. The waitress brought us our menus and explained the set menu was available and it looked really good value. The other members of staff were friendly and welcoming to more customers and rearranged the furniture for a big family group, as well as being pleasant to each other, which I always think is a good sign. Our starters were enormous and really delicious and came quickly but were obviously cooked and prepared freshly. Our main meals were also quick, with a side of fresh vegetables. My husband said his steak was the best he’d had for a while. The bill was super reasonable. We really recommend this restaurant and will definitely be coming back.

Very friendly and accommodating. I had a huge T bone steak and our muscles starter were great. Good value all round and I would definitely revisit.

So glad I found this restaurant online and booked for the first night of our weekend in Wells. I'm a coeliac and it is so refreshing to go somewhere that doesn't make you feel like you're a nuisance. The majority of their menu is gluten free. I had the smoked salmon & prawn platter, my husband had the chicken liver pâté starter. We both had duck for mains then I had a delicious roulade for dessert. We thoroughly enjoyed everything. The lady owner serving us was lovely, really friendly and welcoming. I mentioned when booking that it was our wedding anniversary so we arrived to rose petals on our table. What a thoughtful gesture, I was so thrilled.

What an excellent experience and this restaurant is a definite must for anyone who appreciates the very best of a dining experience. The choice of food was excellent and the service was exceptional. We were a group of 20 and the food arrived for all at the same time, and the vegetables just kept coming. The deserts were mainly homemade and totally delicious. As a gluten intolerant diner I was amazed to see that 85% of the choice was gf. Everyone who visits Wells should visit the Courtyard Restaurant.

Fabulous family run restaurant in the heart of Wells. Friendly staff and excellent produce cooked to perfection. As the name suggests it’s in a courtyard just off a Main Street with numerous other restaurants but well worth seeking out. You’ll not be disappointed!

This is an excellent restaurant in the Centre of Wells, very near the Cathedral. They accommodated my friends and I for Sunday lunch even though they were fully booked. It was my friends birthday and we were a party of 12. Everyone really enjoyed their lunch which was the best Sunday lunch I had had for a very long time. I am vegetarian and their nut roast was to die for. I would definately recommend booking this restaurant if you visit wells. I am going to next time I visit Wells. Also the decor was quaint too and all the staff were very helpful and happy.

This restaurant is ideally situated in the middle of Wells town. It has a pleasant, welcoming atmosphere. The food is absolutely stunning, has to be one of the Best Sunday lunch with a great selection of freshly cooked vegetables. Also vegetarian options. The staff are friendly with superb service. Highly recommend a visit and will definitely be returning in the future.

What an absolutely wonderful find. I can't praise the courtyard highly enough, excellent food, lovely atmosphere all at a very reasonable price. Thank you, we will be back next time we are in the area.

A table of four, we all had different starters and different main courses. They were all excellent. The pork medallions were superb as was the sea bass and prawns dish. Generous portions of vegetables were included. Not everyone had room for puddings but the bread and butter pudding was excellent. The choice of wines is slightly limited but there us something available for everyone and a good range of non alcoholic drinks too. Our service was excellent being both efficient and friendly and the prices were very reasonable. We will definitely eat there again the next time we visit Wells.

The Sunday Lunch at The Courtyard is delicious. The staff are attentive and the food is freshly prepared. I cannot recommend this restaurant more highly for Sunday Lunch.

Good food at a reasonable price. Friendly staff and a good atmosphere. Deserves to be busier but it is a bit off the beaten track, so with no passing trade it relies on Trip Advisor etc.

Tucked away literally in a courtyard, this is a lovely place to have a meal. Small, intimate with really friendly staff, lovely food and reasonably priced it's well worth a visit! We've already booked for our 'final night' meal here. Highly recommended.

Tucked away in a courtyard it would be easy to miss this restaurant. At first glance of the menu i thought there wasn’t anything I wanted. We chose the oriental chicken breast and the pork. Both were absolutely amazing; beautifully cooked succulent meat with well flavoured sauces. There was a plate of vegetables to share and we were told we could have more. There were at least five different vegetables and all cooked just right. There were also chips which were crisp on the outside and fluffy on the inside. We both had apple strudel after. Service was just right, efficient but friendly. This has to be one of the best restaurant meals we have had in a long time and not overly expensive either. Thank you for a great meal.

Lovely atmosphere in the restaurant staff all friendly and welcoming. Had an amazing meal and reasonably priced. Nice to see they don't force service charge. Would definitely come again if in the area

First time to this lovely restaurant to celebrate my girl friend's birthday. Just off the the beaten track, The Courtyard is well worth a visit! The staff were very friendly and the place has a relaxing ambiance. The background music was tasteful and relaxing and the service was quick and efficient. The food was very good. Excellent food at reasonable price. Would recommend this great restaurant! We will be back soon!

This is a hidden gem in Wells. The exterior is very unassuming up a small courtyard, as the name suggests. The inside is lovely - spacious, good decor and lots of tables. The menu is not enormous, but plenty on there to tickle my taste buds. Mrs Bald and I shared the salmon and prawn with warm roll starter. A great little offering to start the meal. Mrs Bald then had Sea Bass with prawns and seasonal vegetables and I had gammon steak with chips. The meals were first class. As Goldilocks would say "not too big or too small". We shared the chocolate honeycombe cheesecake to finish - another superb choice once again. Waitresses were both lovely - very busy, but on the ball all evening. I wish this restaurant was closer to home as it would be a firm favourite with both of us.

The receptionist at our hotel recommended this restaurant among others. We were both very hungry so decided to look here first due to its proximity. What a fabulous decision. The place itself is very pretty with little lights and lots of natural wood. The menu looked OK but not beautifully presented as it was a photocopied laminated sheet. BUT the food was absolutely delicious. That was beautifully presented and tasted amazing. We will be back!

We had a fabulous meal today, celebrating my dad's 80th birthday. There were 21 of us, and having pre-selected our meal choices, we were served in a timely manner, without being rushed. All of the team were very attentive, and couldn't have done anything more for us. Lots of communication in advance via email, and always a fast response to any email query. Thanks to Alice and the team, you made our day a really good one to remember. Thank you!

Food cooked to perfection. Great range of vegetables (including asparagus tips). Staff very friendly and helpful, Cannot recommend this restaurant enough.

Great food, excellent value for money. Staff really good at there job and friendly. Would definitely recommend this restaurant, good choice of food for all. Nicely presented.

Lovely family run restaurant. Excellent food and very good friendly service. Very reasonable and good value for money.

We ate here as a group of 10 whilst visiting Wells. Service was excellent. Menu had many choices, food was delicious and as a vegan, I had the pick of 3 options all of which sounded delicious and interesting. Would not hesitate to recommend The...

Although the Courtyard Restaurant is off the beaten track it was very busy. We enjoyed a lovely Sunday lunch and we would recommend this restaurant

A friend and I took two French visitors. We all pronounced the meals delicious and presented well. Our waitress was friendly and helpful. No trouble at all to have 2 starters instead of a main.

Visited with friends and our dog. Although there is a sign saying no dogs outside this is incorrect and well behaved dogs are allowed in. Had a lovely Sunday roast here which we all enjoyed and vegetables were nicely cooked. Did not try a dessert...

We popped in late on Saturday to ask if we might book a roast for Easter Sunday. Lovely team squeezed us in. We had a lovely welcome, prompt, smiley service and a perfect roast. Highly recommend

Great meal, excellent choice and attentive service. Portions on large side but we were hungry, so this was good. Slightly off the main high street but well worth a visit. Recommend this restaurant to those visiting wells, like us.

What a great restaurant! Fabulous service and delicious food. Everything was beautifully presented and tasted great. Portions were very generous. We booked via email which was quick and efficient.

Lovely fresh food, excellent value for money, 2 courses each and wine £33pp. Family run, very friendly staff. Lots of choices on the menu. Will definitely go back

Lovely independent restaurant tucked away in Wells, we had pate and prawns to start, both were lovely. We had the bacon & mushroom tagliatelle with a side of cheesy garlic bread and the 8oz sirloin with peppercorn sauce. Both were delicious and we were too...

Lovely little place. Staff very welcoming & attentive. Good choice of starters & roasts. Opted for Roast Beef and my friend the Lamb very generous portions & plenty of veggies. It was absolutely lush & perfectly cooked, personally prefer my gravy to be put on...

Met a friend for dinner here after a recommendation and so glad I did. Lovely cosy restaurant with very friendly and helpful staff, not intrusive, but nothing too much trouble. The food was the star of the evening though. The special of sea bass with...

A hidden gem in the heart of Wells - lovely sea bass beautifully cooked and served - will be going again soon.

Nice venue in a quiet side street. Excellent service. Good selection on menu at reasonable prices. I had salmon and prawn platter to start with warm roll, a good portion. For main I had the 14oz t-bone with chips, it was cooked to my liking,...

Nice to see a select menu rather than a huge variety to choose from and we all had something different. All enjoyed our meals, the starters very well presented with warm, fresh bread. The sea bass and pork medallions were wonderful with a great variety...

Second time we have eaten here and we had a great meal with excellent service The food is good and so is the venue.

Eleven of us enjoyed a delicious preordered meal at the restaurant. Attentive service from the staff and plenty of vegetables on the side. Comfortable surroundings. Would thoroughly recommend.

Excellent evening . Great food , great service and even better value for money . Will definitely be returning as enjoyed the night immensely . 6 steaks ordered all cooked to perfection and portions were amazing . Great atmosphere and staff member very attentive ....

We visited as 3 couples early December on a weekend break to Wells and only discovered it when the owner put out an A-board on the main pavement as we were looking at a evening menu outside a pub opposite otherwise we may have missed...

We booked this restaurant for a group of 8 friends Christmas Dinner. From the moment we contacted the restaurant we were made to feel welcome. The venue is great, off the high street in a small courtyard. The staff were very friendly and attentive but...

Ate here on a Friday night. Restaurant was full. Courteous staff, fast and efficient service. Quality food. Great place to eat.

Us 3 girls went for a night out Friday as a treat as having read the reviews online, we were impressed by them. Sadly they didn't live up to the reality, the food was ok, nothing spectacular just ok...... So left feeling disappointed!!!! ........

This was our last evening in Wells and due to the limited days this restaurant is open, we were keen to see if it lived up to its reputation. Our chosen starter was the special, King Prawns and was excellent. We followed this with the...

First time we have been here. We live locally and had a really lovely meal. Super service by polite, friendly staff. Portions were a decent size. We had a starter and main and no room for a desert. Will come again

A hidden gem in the lovely city of Wells. We went for Sunday lunch and had such a lovely Sunday roast. All the family enjoyed every element of the roast (including the fussy eaters) Great quality ingredients and cooked to perfection with great service. Although...

Really friendly, food very fresh, nice atmosphere, have been twice now and would definitely return. Good choice of food, nicely presented and staff remembered us! One of the best places in Wells where we have eaten.

Our daughters having found this restaurant previously booked us in for an evening meal and we were not disappointed. The place was very clean and the staff friendly and efficient. The sea bream was accompanied by a selection of freshly cooked vegetables and a choice...

My friend and i visited the courtyard almost by accident. We visited Southsea Castle and just as we arrived the weather took a bit of a downturn so we decided on a light bite in this restaurant. Well i was a bit sceptical because the...

Had a lovely meal served by two friendly and efficient waitresses. We had a trout salad / mushrooms as starters and then pork / sea bass as mains. Excellent value for money for well cooked home made simple fare. The food isn’t “ 5 star...

We are here last Friday, it was fairly busy and there were only two waiting staff. However, they were very friendly and we were in no rush. The food was nice, we were a little disappointed that you had to buy vegetables as a side...

We had dinner here on the 16th Sept. we both had rump steak. It was excellent cooked just right and very tender. Service good as well. We recomend this place if you are staying in Wells.

Went for Sunday lunch. Nice veg and reasonably sized portions but poor Yorkshire pudding undercooked, while in contrast beef brown very overcooked and dry as dust. If this is the number one restaurant in Wells on TripAdvisor then the town has room for some huge...

Really unexpected delight, took my parents and my fiancée's parents who all enjoyed it thoroughly. Great food great service tucked in a side alley!

Th courtyard was an excellent restaurant with great food , service and music and excellent value on Thursday/Friday. Could not fault it and the servers were very helpful and friendly . Strongly Recommended

We both had the crab and avocado starter, the crab part was a strange pink paste, but it tasted ok. We both then had sirloin steak with salad and chips, the steak was excellent, the chips and salad were ok. We didn’t see anything we...

We enjoy eating here every visit to Wells. Very central, but tucked away, The Courtyard is a real find. Family run, very popular with both locals and tourists. Staff are warm and friendly, food is delicious, both at dinner and also Sunday lunch. Excellent value....

Friendly service, nice atmosphere and fabulous food. Lots of gluten free options. Food was of very high quality and portions were a perfect size.

Excellent food and an absolute bargain at the current deal. They are doing two courses for £20 and the first drink half price. Food was absolutely delicious. Our party had the curried king prawns and whitebait to start, followed by steak, lamb shank and pork....

The food was delicious, and the staff are very attentive. Can't fault it, would use it again if we are back in Wells.

We had a good Sunday lunch here a few years ago, and thought we'd give it another go. The food was good (if not mind-blowing) and the service was fast and cheerful.

Disappointed. Went to this restaurant due to all the great reviews but were very disappointed. The quality of the food wasn’t great, nothing special at all. I had the starter of prawns and smoked salmon which had a ‘spoonful’ at best of dressing. My partner...

I took 3 friends to dinner at this lovely restaurant on Saturday evening. It was surprisingly quiet for such an excellent venue. The main dishes of meat and fish were delicious, but one little thing we found slightly galling was that for 3 of the...

Dropped in early on a Thursday evening and enjoyed a lovely meal. Restaurant was surprisingly quiet given the quality of the food and excellent service, at sensible prices as well.

Found this little gem on trip advisor and it didn’t disappoint! Very helpful staff, delicious food snd great portions! If you’re in Wells, give it a go, you won’t regret it!! 🙌🏼

We were a table of four, and all found the food to our tastes. The menu is a fairly standard selection, but it is all cooked just that little bit better than the standard resturant fare. Portion size is generous without being over-facing. the staff...

We had garlic mushrooms and a crayfish starter followed by salmon and seabass and a roulade with chocolate fudge to finish. Great food, price and atmosphere will definitely be back!

Ordered a lightly sautéed curried crayfish and smoked salmon starter, I was served a Sliced crab stick and not a crayfish in sight. When I questioned the waitress she was adamant that it was crayfish ! Both my purse and my intelligence was insulted. Won’t...

We had a real excellent meal as this lovely family restaurant, tucked away in the beautiful city of Wells. The staff were welcoming and friendly. Excellent wine choice and the most delicious homemade lasagne with garlic bread . The other dishes going to other tables...

I have nothing but praise for the exemplary service we received from start to finish. The regular contact, the professionalism and wonderful food. Inparticular members of staff, Head chef Nick (all diets catered for and nothing too much trouble!) Alice ( an amazing communicator with...

Stumbled upon this restaurant by chance during a weekend break to Wells. The food was the best meal we have had for a long time. Fresh fish starter and rump steak main were delicious and very good value for the price. We come from a...

Ate her on a Saturday night with friends, great service and lovely food, attentive without being overbearing. The menu includes a great range of dietary options one of our party was gluten free and there were lots they could choose from. Will definitely come back...

Having read the reviews we decided to book a table for a first visit and it did not disappoint. The staff were really friendly and helpful. I’m gluten free and was able to have a meal of choice, sea bass, which was delicious, and excellent...

Excellent service and delicious homely food. A lesson in customer service to anyone wanting to see how it’s done!. A family business who really care for what they’re doing

Had a good meal here. Food fantastic good selection of drinks. Friendly people. Would highly recommend. Wells such a nice city aswell which helps.

I’ve heard so much about this place and expected something very stuffy and traditional with bookings only, however I was able to walk in and had the choice of any table I wanted. Now, don’t let the decor put you off - it looks very...

This was our first visit to the court yard restaurant and it didn’t disappoint. The food was incredible and the staff very attentive. Will definitely return - thank you for a lovely evening.

My husband & I ate at the Courtyard for the first time last night & it certainly won't be the last. We very very impressed by the exceptionally high standard of the food. It was all beautifully presented with unusually subtle flavours. The decor was...

Our first visit to the Courtyard and found it to be fantastic food, especially Gluten free food as my husband is coeliac. All puddings were Gluten Free! Amazing!

Enjoyed a very tasty meal at this lovely little independent restaurant just off of the high street. The food was very competitively priced, and well presented. The waitress (only one), was charming, and although she seemed to be rushed off her feet, was super efficient....

We arrived earlier than expected for our reservation. The waitress was friendly but not overbearing. The food was just faultless. Quick service, great portion sizes, hot, fresh and really well cooked/seasoned. (Mushrooms, prawns and 2 steaks). Not overpriced and really satisfying to leave a restaurant...

All three courses were superb and the staff, made up of family members, pulled out all the stops to ensure the event ran smoothly. Blue Light card is accepted, another bonus.

We were made to feel welcome and were thoughtfully positioned (arranged in advance) in the restaurant for easy access as my wife uses a wheelchair. A simple and straightforward menu for both food and drink and we ate very well. The restaurant was busy with...

We tried The Courtyard restaurant based on Trip Advisor reviews during our stay in Wells and were not disappointed. This hidden gem is tucked away in a courtyard (clue is in the name) in Saddler Street and is definitely worth a visit. Despite the fact...

We were very excited to visit on the reviews. However, highly disappointed. There is only two bottles of red wine to choose from, the wine glasses were then small and old-fashioned. I think old-fashioned tended to describe the whole experience. The white bait was okay....

What a lovely little gem of a restaurant. Sunday lunch was delicious and dessert was even better. I can’t wait to go again.

Were staying in Wells and came across the Courtyard,a small intimate restaurant, staff were friendly, polite and helpful but the food wasn't as good as we had hoped my wife had the chicken dish that was quite dry I had pork again very average the...

Booked last minute so glad we did. Food was amazing and most probably the best white chocolate and raspberry roulade I have ever tasted. The staff were very attentive and pleasant, this was our last night in Wells and so glad we found this restaurant.

This is our go to restaurant when visiting family in Wells, as it never fails to disappoint ! The menu has a very varied selection and caters for all dietary requirements, in very comfortable surroundings. Nothing is to much trouble for the pleasant staff. For...

Chose this restaurant from TA reviews for my husband’s birthday treat . Starter of chicken liver pate , very average, don’t know if was made in kitchen or bought in . The main course was pork , which was so dry , that it was...

The food was pretty basic really but tasty. The service was friendly and efficient. Not the greatest meal but in a nice atmosphere. Price for two £57.45.

The best food I ate in Wells. Very nicely cooked chicken with bacon and mushrooms, a little more sauce would have been nice. The main course came with new potatoes and veg selection, both excellent. I have the fruits of the forest merginue to follow...

Superb dining experience combined with excellent service and value for money. The prices of mains when viewed on the website made us wonder how good the meals would me for the price. They were excellent... and filling and had us looking on enviously as other...

My family, husband and I visited the Courtyard Restaurant on Friday 19th September for a wedding anniversary celebration meal. My sister in law ordered steak and declared it was the best beef steak which she had ‘ever’ had.. Two of the others had the pork...