Vegan-friendly
Lacto
Ovo
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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61 Reviews

First Review by endofcity

smarko

Points +92

Vegan
04 May 2024

Went for lunch deal and died for biscoff cheesecake 😋

Nice restaurant a bit off all the tourist attractions a little walk up the hill, but the way was clearly worth it.
We had as lunch deal some very hearty Mac‘n Cheese and from the menu the Vegan Haggis. Both very delicious! Friendly staff was attentive and convinced us to try the Vegan Biscoff Cheesecake… and it was a dream: creamy texture of the cheese but the highlight was the melted biscoff on top.
Overall a bit pricier than a lunch should be, but we think it was clearly worth it.

Pros: Almost everything is vegan , Lots of Mocktails available

SamFergusson

Points +71

Vegan
03 May 2024

Fave veggie spot

Amazing seasonal dishes including haggis, neeps, and tatties. Lovely decor and atmosphere.

CarlaPoot

Points +223

Vegan
28 Apr 2024

Very good

Delicious food, nicely plated as well. Portions are not too big, but sufficient to fill one up. Everything gets explained very well.
Reasonably priced

Pros: Food, Vibe, Friendly service

prêteàmanger

Points +24

Vegan
15 Apr 2024

Nice Restaurant

Food was good and staff were friendly. They also have a lovely selection of mocktails

Pros: Friendly staff

Cons: Food was a tad salty

yamanlar

Points +592

Vegetarian
12 Apr 2024

Twist on Scottish dishes

We tried the vegetarian version of the Scottish “haggis”. Very nice. The starters were also good but not top notch as the main dish.

Updated from previous review on 2024-04-12

Pros: Scottish taste, Good service and decent prices , Very good cocktail menu

Cons: The ambiance could be better

Acastella

Points +25

Vegetarian
10 Apr 2024

Great

In my option is the best vegetarian restaurant in Edinburgh! Staff is very friendly, the restaurant is nicely decorated. I would recommend trying the haggis.

Updated from previous review on 2024-04-10

Jayshree108

Points +81

Vegetarian
07 Apr 2024

Lovely fine dining in Edinburgh

The most amazing place we discovered in Edinburgh! Classy fine dining is just what we needed when we landed. Lovely tasty dishes, wide selection available for vegans and vegetarians. We ordered too much but managed to devour every little bit! Thank you.

emmamolly7

Points +235

Vegan
22 Mar 2024

Such good food

I had the vegan haggis and we split the special (some sort of crunchy cauliflower thing it was really nice). I've never had normal haggis so I can't tell you how it compares but I really liked it. The cocktails were lovely, had a really good range. Nice vibes too I really liked the feel of the place.

SaraNorlin

Points +3271

Vegan
10 Mar 2024

If I lived near this restaurant, I'd go broke

Wow. I had the haggis and I thought I would be similar to the rather tasteless patties I'd had elsewhere in the morning but no this was good enough to inspire poetry. I also got a side of the broccoli and seitan which was one of the best things I've ever put in my mouth. I can only assume the rest of the menu is as inspiring.

th3v3ganfoodie

Points +717

Vegan
18 Feb 2024

Best vegan food in Edinburgh

Thoroughly enjoyed my meal here, the food was high quality and extremely flavourful.

catandcupcake

Points +4020

Vegan
03 Feb 2024

Lovely setting - will be back

Lovely setting and very friendly staff. The food was all very delicious. However, I felt very sick after and ended up vomiting once I got home (very unusual for me, hadn't vomited for over a decade before!). I'd really love to go again and I hope that was just a one-off "me issue" rather than the restaurant. We had the starter platter (hummus was amazing), shared haggis and the salads, and chips. My partner had the banana blossom but none of us were keen on that. I'd like to go back to try the £10 lunch deal with the macaroni cheese.

Michellepaire

Points +416

Vegan
28 Jan 2024

Amazing

What a beautiful restaurant! The service was lovely. The food was delicious and well thought out. The dessert was heaven on a plate. Highly recommend to eat here!

morris.bachmann

Points +16

Vegan
27 Jan 2024

Excellent Food & Drinks

Brilliant selection for vegans! Worth every penny. The big cocktails menu is a hit! Overall lovely people lovely food.

EilidhStanfield

Points +18

Vegan
10 Jan 2024

Food and service was too notch

Service was excellent, polite and attentive but not obtrusive. Food was delicious - we had a sharing nibbles board for starter with nuts, olive, some bread, and a hummus and butter bean dip (both delicious) - we asked for extra bread for this and this was given at no extra charge. For mains, I had the beet bourguignon pie- it was so flavoursome and the pastry was nice and light. My husband had the haggis neeps and tatties and thoroughly enjoyed it. We will definitely be back here again! It was ideal for a special occasion meal.

Pros: Service was excellent , Varied menu with lots of vegan options , Food was high quality and very flavoursome

CarissaThorne

Points +68

Vegan
01 Jan 2024

Gorgeous

Cocktails, dinner and dessert were all outstanding. My non-vegan parents loved it too!

HenrietteJohansen

Points +1492

Vegan
30 Dec 2023

Nice but expensive

This is probably the most expensive restaurant I've been to in Edinburgh. The food was nice, and probably worth the price, but I think I won't go there again because of the prices. They also added an optional tips to the bill which I thought was a bit sneaky.

Pros: Friendly staff, Nice food, Nice space

Cons: Expensive

craigmc

Points +32959

Vegan
Owner
29 Dec 2023

Top scoff

Getting closer to vegan every month. Good selection of nice healthy dishes with lots of flavour and your gonna get you five a day.
Visited on several occasions and always very happy. If you are in Edinburgh for a few days l, Henderson’s is a must.
Great lunch again.

Tops.

Updated from previous review on 2023-11-19

Pros: Staff, Food, Vibes

vegandinosaur

Points +342

Vegan
26 Dec 2023

Cheesecake for the stars ✨

Ok, so I came here seeking vegan haggis, which I’d been too scared to try when I last visited as a teenager. However, the server convinced me to try their lunch special, which was a selection of salads and soups. And then I had to have this caramel cheesecake — I was initially suspicious (see my previous comments on vegan cheese), but the creaminess and sweetness was absolutely divine.

emesefabian

Points +641

Vegan
19 Dec 2023

Best vegan food in Edinburgh

We had the most amazing dinner experience in Hendersons! Every dish is special and tastes sublime. The atmosphere is unequalled. Staff is kind and attentive. Highly highly recommend this place!

Sampson555

Points +172

Vegan
29 Sep 2023

Good quality food that celebrates vegetables

The menu was very exciting. Lots of flavourful options that are not typical choices for a vegetarian/vegan eating out. As always I would love if they committed to selling only vegan food. Staff were very nice and welcoming. Great history being the first vegetarian restaurant in Scotland.

Pros: First vegetarian restaurant in Scotland , Great menu, Dishes were very tasty

Cons: Sells dairy

JazDisney

Points +380

Vegan
25 Sep 2023

Fantastic meal

Hendersons had incredible food, great service, and is set in a really enjoyable atmosphere. It’s Scottish good made veggie and done so well, absolutely worth a trip if you can while in Edinburgh!

Edlay

Points +118

Vegan
07 Sep 2023

Disappointed

VERY EXPENSIVE. Myself and my partner ordered a starter, a main and a pudding to share and it was £95 which automatically included a 12.5 tip. Starters were ok but hummus had a funny taste and was overly spiced. We left half the mains as they weren't nice. I am happy to spend good money on good food but unfortunately this was not it. The staff were nice and they fussed my dog but ultimately you go for the food not the people.

TrixieFirecracker

Points +4061

Vegan
07 Sep 2023

Delicious flavours

We were here sampling some food for an event I'm organising, and very excited at what's to come! The haggis dish was absolutely delicious and so creamy, the tagine full of sweet and savoury flavours, and their salads are very creative and filling. I only gave a 4 as I personally don't give 5 stars to vegetarian restaurants on principle. It's a lovely atmosphere though so would go here over a more casual vegan place if a special occasion or looking for more fancy dishes.

MollyManriquez

Points +1660

Vegan
30 Jul 2023

Fantastic location and meal

Everything was wonderful here! The host was incredibly friendly and sociable! This is a place you can not miss out on. It was absolutely fantastic and I wish we were staying longer just to go again.

madimafi000

Points +244

Vegan
09 Jul 2023

Upscale Scottish dining!

I got an appetizer with mushroom stems - and holy heck, I dream about those mushrooms years later! The haggis neeps and tatties were fun, and the dessert was good. Pricy but yummy!

Pros: Upscale, Delicious , Great presentation

Cons: Expensive

VRebecca

Points +1427

Vegan
19 Jun 2023

Exceptionally good

It was a great experience eating here. Its pricy but worth it! The burger I had was fantastic and I would love to come back and try the vegan haggis dish!

Knödelkenner

Points +233

Vegan
18 May 2023

Excellent!

Amazing food and great service. I had a wonderful time!




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