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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 23 Jan 2024 by Hendersons
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Added by FrankN.Stein on 29 Sep 2021
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110 Reviews
First Review by endofcity
julelikesfood
Points +703
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 +165
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 +2671
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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NancyDrew1968
Points +189
Perfection - Edit
Fabulous menu, really interesting fresh food. Lunch deal is fantastic value. Great service.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-03-12
Pros: Choice, Food quality , Price
Cons: None
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Emma&Sonja
Points +2026
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 +1154
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!
Read moreGuest
fkniaz
Points +356
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 +731
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 +1001
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 +4740
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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JordanSharp
Points +13
Great food great service - Edit
Visited midweek wasn't too busy seated straight away, food was delicious and well presented. Staff were friendly and attentive and knowledgeable about the food. Was all reasonably priced for a capital city centre. Would definitely recommend and will visit again
Read morePros: Nice decor, Staff were friendly, Food was tasty
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Kylebd99
Points +76
Delicious vegan haggis and desserts - Edit
The food was all good, but I was really impressed with the deserts!
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Soniabean
Points +538
Best mushroom steak so far! - Edit
This is the first 5 stars for a non-plant-based restaurant, but there are loads of vegan dishes so plenty of choice and innovative cooking. The mushroom pate with bread was a good start.
Read moreBut the star was the mushroom steak-
Marinated Lion's Mane mushroom steak, wild garlic chimichurri, buttered asparagus, british smoked quinoa tomato dust
The steak pieces were tender and deeply flavoured. Chimichurri was a wonderful complement - full flavoured and plenty of it. The quinoa was a revelation too - I would love to know how this was achieved.
Whisky flavoured ice cream with shortbread was terrific way to round it off. Delicious
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ColinM
Points +2285
Some great food & lovely staff but pretty pricey - Edit
Great ambiance and attentive staff. Some really interesting vegan options.
Read morePros: The lions mane mushroom steak
Cons: £25 mains was pushing a bit -compared to elsewhere
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Shereennp
Points +38
Healthy plant based - Edit
The have lots of entrees that are vegan but most with oil and salt. There were a few good options and the food was fresh and delicious. We enjoyed the avocado starter and the oat groat and peas main entree
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KaterinaLouisa
Points +5409
Lovely - Edit
Large smart restaurant with great food, most of which is vegan
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PamelaMyles-Hooton
Points +560
Great lunch! - Edit
A bunch of us vegans had a great meal here yesterday. Vegan options all clearly labelled and the food was delicious.
Read morePros: Great food, Lovely drink options, Nice venue
Cons: Not 100% vegan
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Yeri
Points +5866
The best vegan haggis ever! - Edit
The food is really good and their vegan haggis is probably one of the best ones I've had! The service is great and so is the ambiance. Totally recommend this place!!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-07-08
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anutthar
Points +917
Fresh ingredients and creative meals! - Edit
Loved everything we ate. Didn’t know celeriac could be so delicious! Great service!
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Anttt
Points +154
Phenomenal - Edit
Great selection of hearty meals, sides, drinks and deserts. I had the special which was a sunday roast, and started out with some olives (not pitted) and bread. the drinks were revitalising. had a berry and white chocolate cheesecake for puds which was amazing.
Read morePros: lots of food options, drinks went beyond the normal range of options, actually decent deserts
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Bella&Ollie
Points +1876
Tasty food & great lunch deal - Edit
I went to Hendersons for their weekday lunch deal and had their vegan Mac and cheese with a spinach pesto sauce, onion breadcrumbs and tempeh bacon with a side salad. It was a tasty however I left still hungry after this meal so I will definitely get more next time!
Read morePros: Friendly staff, Economical lunch deal
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MartinBaumeister
Points +850
Absolutely fantastic experience—vegan dining at its best in Edinburgh! - Edit
Hendersons in Bruntsfield is a true gem for plant-based cuisine lovers. From the moment we walked in, we were impressed by the warm, modern atmosphere—stylish yet relaxed, with a cozy neighborhood feel that perfectly matches its location near Bruntsfield Links.
Read moreThe food was outstanding. The lion’s mane mushroom steak was a standout—rich, meaty, and beautifully seasoned, served with flavorful sides that elevated the dish even further. It’s the kind of meal that surprises even non-vegans. And don’t miss dessert: the white chocolate raspberry jam cheesecake was absolutely to die for—creamy, decadent, and perfectly balanced in flavor. One of the best vegan desserts we’ve ever had.
Service was friendly, attentive, and genuinely passionate about the food they serve. You can tell the staff care about the experience they’re creating.
Whether you’re a dedicated vegan, exploring more plant-based options, or just looking for a delicious, thoughtfully prepared meal in a lovely setting, Hendersons is a must-visit in Edinburgh. We’ll definitely be back!
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Squiid
Points +1036
Must visit - Edit
Elegant gorgeous place and food. The host and server were some of the most friendly and welcoming we have met! I am so glad to have found this place. We got the haggis as recommended and of course had to get the cheesecake😄haggis was incredible. Tasted like it had a Christmas spice in it. Maybe cloves or nutmeg? Kind of expensive but it is Edinburgh after all. The cheesecake was expensive for the size but had a wonderful texture. Tasted like very thick yogurt. Was white chocolate raspberry.
Read morePros: Food, Options , Super super friendly
Cons: Expensive , Cheesecake very small
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