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Vegan-friendly
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International
Beer/Wine
Take-out
Catering
European
Fusion
Scottish
Vegetarian restaurant serving a variety of Scottish dishes using locally sourced ingredients with an emphasis on healthy food. Has a large selection of cakes and the majority of the menu is vegan. Open Mon-Sun 12:00-22:00.
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Last update on 16 Aug 2026 by Hendersons
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Added by FrankN.Stein on 29 Sep 2021
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122 Reviews
First Review by endofcity
VeganBones
Points +316
Best veggies in Edinburgh. - Edit
Sometimes the hype is real. Henderson’s is the best veggie restaurant in Edinburgh. Loads of vegan options, an inventive menu (try the vegan Cullen Skink), and incredible staff. Yes, it is a little expensive, so not a regular haunt for me, but once in a while the food at least lives up to the price.
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ramirob
Points +182
Creative, delicious food!! - Edit
I liked that this was an exclusively vegetarian vegan place. The food was creative, different, and the atmosphere and the staff were very nice
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kasiaromi
Points +263
Vegan restaurant with amazing food - Edit
Choices, flavour, design, friendly approach and amazing food
Read morePros: Choice, Price, Flavour
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Lora2026
Points +79
Vegan options as in a 5 star restaurant - Edit
The service was very kind and attentive. The food and the drinks were fancy and delicious. For a student it is rather expensive but totally worth it. :)
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PollyCox
Points +234
Could eat it all again - Edit
Lots of vegan options and absolutely delicious food. It made you want to lick the plate every time.
Read moreVegan haggis was delicious and the panna cotta.
Great atmosphere in the restaurant and the staff are very welcoming and friendly.
Updated from previous review on 2026-10-14
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Zapha
Points +17
Amazing food and the best dessert I have ever had - Edit
We had their vegan roast, with a few mocktails and ended with the best dessert I had in my life! The staff was very kind, and overall just an amazing experience. I highly recommend this place, definitely go for the sunday roast if you never had that before. But be sure to have a reservation if go for the roast
Read morePros: Great staff, Best desserts!, They have a great selection of mocktails
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SallyWT
Points +20
Superb restaurant - Edit
Well thought out menu, some local food,and some other. All food is Vegan or vegetarian food.We had Vegan Haggis and the Freekeh with veg. Highly recommended
Read morePros: The food was really really good., Friendly and attentive staff, Lovely inviting place and great decor.
Cons: None
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EllaW
Points +22
Amazing Food - Edit
Came here on my first night in town. So many great options but I had the vegan haggis and despite being so full couldn’t stop eating! I started with the mushroom scallops. Definitely recommend!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-09-12
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ryuwu
Points +64
Just wow! - Edit
Staff was very helpful regarding allergies. The food was absolutely amazing. Make sure to book a table beforehand because you don’t want to miss out on this one!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-09-11
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peggi
Points +119
Licked the plate clean - Edit
I had the tofu steaks, it was heavenly.
Read moreMy non vegan husband enjoyed it just as much as I! We will go back before leaving Edinburgh.
Updated from previous review on 2026-08-18
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shifacbio
Points +1530
Looking for vegan Haggis? - Edit
If you are looking for traditional Scottish food made vegan, this is your place. Very yummy! Staff were very friendly. Amazing experience.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-07-30
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drusixtynine
Points +62
Cher mais bon - Edit
Des recettes particulièrement intéressantes et majoritairement véganes mais un peu cher au final. Même les tranches de pain sont facturées 😵💫
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-07-16
Pros: Très bon
Cons: Cher
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rpoulova
Points +2011
Good food but not exceptional - Edit
I booked this place for a celebratory dinner after my graduation. The space is definitely very cosy and nicely decorated, staff were nice too. Relaxed, unpretentious atmosphere. The food (I had haggis, while my partner had the lion mane steak; we also had starters and desserts) was certainly tasty, but I would not say it went beyond expectations. In a Michelin guide-listed restaurant, I would expect some new tastes and ingredients, unexpected twists, more innovation. The styling could certainly also be improved. To sum up - great restaurant, just not the level of standard I expected.
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NancyDrew1968
Points +205
Perfection - Edit
Another fabulous meal at Henderson’s. Dog friendly, and we also got the salad platter as a take away for lunch the next day
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-06-20
Pros: Choice, Food quality , Price
Cons: None
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julelikesfood
Points +774
Pretty expensive but worth it - Edit
Super creative menu and it really tasted absolutely immaculate. My mum really wanted to try haggis while in Scotland and here she finally got the chance.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-05-29
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KRS
Points +22
Hendersons - Edit
Unbelievable taste and pleasures for those who can’t believe vegan can taste so great.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-05-21
Pros: The four salads option and desserts
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northern_vegan
Points +280
Amazing food - Edit
Really good food, which has been well prepared and cooked.
Read morePros: Food, Service
Cons: Portions sizes a little too small
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brookie457
Points +2697
Upscale vegetarian with vegan options - Edit
We will enjoyed our experience for dinner last night. The vegan haggis was our favourite. The blood orange cheesecake was really really good! 
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-04-22
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OliviaLPYoung
Points +81
Lovely place for a fancy meal! - Edit
Love Hendersons for a fancier meal out. It’s expensive, but the food is great quality, the menu is super-varied and the staff are always really friendly. I love the layout and the atmosphere, too. Definitely a must-try when you’re after an upmarket experience. The Sunday roast is incredible!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-04-01
Pros: Varied menu, Restaurant layout , Friendly staff
Cons: Pretty pricey
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Emma&Sonja
Points +2173
Heavenly Cullen skink - Edit
We visited in September 2025 and had a lovely dinner. Atmosphere was cozy, and the staff was super friendly and welcoming. We enjoyed the non-alcoholic drink selection and the food was tasty. It was fun to try local specialties. We fell in love with cullen skink soup. It's comfort on soup form, you have to try it if you visit!! We have longed after it many times 🥹
Read morePros: Cullen skink < 3, Friendly staff, Interesting non-alcoholic drink options
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jack&ellen
Points +1282
Mostly vegan - Edit
Many vegan or veganizable dishes. Not so cheap, nice cocktails and mocktails.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-02-08
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thebestveganlife
Points +74
Great place - Edit
Had a beautiful Burns night here, lovely place, great food and good atmosphere. We were with our toddler and they were very accommodating, good kids mac and cheese too!
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fkniaz
Points +372
Amazing nut roast and dessert! Mostly vegan - Edit
Super happy to find this mostly vegan fine dining restaurant! Edinburgh is very vegan friendly, but a lot of the time vegan options at a Scottish restaurant are limited to vegan haggis, curry, or veggie burgers. Here, pretty much everything on the menu sounded amazing. The ambiance and decor inside were very beautiful as well.
Read moreI got the nut roast and my partner got the risotto. We loved both of our meals, and I can comfortably say they were the best we had in Edinburgh. (The nut roast is a great option if you’re craving a Sunday roast but aren’t in the city on a Sunday.) We also both got dessert (mince pie cheesecake and Swedish chocolate cake) - which we never do, but all the vegan options looked so great that we couldn’t decide. I even got an after dinner drink because it was so nice to be able to get a nondairy cream-based cocktail!
My only complaint is the size of the appetizer, and it is the reason why I could only give four stars. We ordered the oyster mushroom scallops to share, and I was shocked at the fact we only received four very tiny “scallops.” Sure, the dish was tasty, but for £10 I was a bit taken back. I would recommend skipping this appetizer as our mains were quite filling anyways.
Updated from previous review on 2026-01-03
Pros: Fantastic options, Ambiance
Cons: Very small appetizer
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Valuz
Points +1109
Maravilloso - Edit
Local muy bonito y comida muy rica. La atención también fue muy buena. Recomendado.
Read morePros: Sabor, Presentación, Atención
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joe3000
Points +125
Delicious Scottish cuisine - Edit
A cosy place, nice decor and super busy was the first thing I noticed: good sign! Then one of the servers who seated double checked that I knew it was a vegetarian restaurant, as some people wouldn’t know and expect to order meat- but I was happy with this and asked what the vegan options were like. Turns out they’re great!
Read moreI had Cullen Sink soup to start, and really warming autumn soup that was exactly what I wanted on a cold damp Edinburgh evening. Then the signature Henderson haggis was recommended, because I’d seen another diner having it! Served on root mash, with whisky tarragon cream caramelised red onion. Delicious.
I had the local elderflower wine from Cairn o Mhor, Scotland which was amazing with its tart juicy citrus flavours offsetting the warmth of the food.
To finish I nearly couldn’t decide dessert, but had the white chocolate and blackberry jam cheesecake, and had a scoop of the Jura single malt Whisky 12 years shortbread crumb on the side! (Got to have the whiskey ‘nips’ when in Scotland).
100% recommended, I am sometimes up in Edinburgh so I will be back!
Updated from previous review on 2025-11-09
Pros: Deep warming flavours , Local Scottish dishes made vegan , Cosy nice decor and server hospitality
Cons: Not 100% vegan, but vegetarian is better than omni
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bloep
Points +1155
Wow - Edit
Absolutely blown away. Super delicious!!
Read moreThey have a huge amount of vegan options. Absolutely loved it!
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Travels_in_Reggie
Points +5416
Sunday roast at Hendersons - Edit
At £21.50, I had fairly high expectations for the roast dinner, but unfortunately it fell a bit short. The food itself was tasty, but it was the first time I’ve had a roast and still felt quite hungry afterwards. The portion included a small serving of potatoes, a quarter of a carrot and parsnip, three slices of seitan, and a small Yorkshire pudding. I would’ve loved to see a bit more variety of vegetables on the plate — though you can add some green veg for an extra £6.50.
Read moreThe cheesecake was delicious, but again, quite a small portion. Altogether, at £42 for a roast dinner, dessert, and a mocktail, it felt like rather little food for the price, and I left not feeling fully satisfied.
That said, it’s a lovely restaurant with a great atmosphere, and I’d happily return for a special occasion — just perhaps not for the roast.
3.5 ⭐️
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