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Beer/Wine
Gluten-free
Scottish
Modern, stylish restaurant serving meals with influence from around the world. Vegan options may include Moroccan black-eyed bean stew, smoked tofu noodles, and haggis, neeps & tatties mille feuille. Vegan cocktails available. Open Mon-Sun 12:00-21:30.
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56-58 St. Mary Street (at Royal Mile & Cowgate), Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 1SX
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200 Reviews
First Review by Stevie
Filbf89
Points +78
Average vegetarian - Edit
The staff is welcoming and friendly but the quality of the food is simply mediocre. I would recommend in a group as it is quite big.
Read morePros: Friendly staff
Cons: Not very exciting food
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evidemment
Points +291
Excellent dinner! - Edit
Beaucoup d'options vegane et plats super bons ! Cadre très agréable, personnel très efficace et serviable.
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trekstein
Points +157
Good food in relaxed surroundings - Edit
I ate bread and hummus, followed by the risotto. The whole experience was really enjoyable. Good food, friendly and efficient service, very pleasant atmosphere.
Read morePros: Tasty food., Friendly staff.
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Alice12801
Points +40
Choix vegan - Edit
Des choix vegan intéressants, très beau cadre pour un déjeuner et accueil sympathique.
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erin199831
Points +205
Food was ok but good for a fancy meal out - Edit
Would definitely go to this place for a nice meal out for a birthday or other celebration. What I ordered the last time I went was only ok thoug
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GregoryWhite
Points +28
Delicious! - Edit
Upscale presentation of vegetarian and vegan dishes without the upscale prices. If ever in Edinburgh again I will come back for dinner here.
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FredWard
Points +236
It is broke, fix it. - Edit
Bann's has been around for decades, and they're situated now fairly Centrally in an expensive city, so they must be doing something right, but whereas they were once a rare thing - a veggie / vegan restaurant- they are now just one of many, and they've been overtaken, somewhat. I stopped eating here years ago, after one too many disappointing meals. Returning now, for a work meeting, I was struck with how it was mostly the same old menu. I had the fairly bland mushroom soup, which was a 5/10, the incredibly salty stir fried veg, which was an incredibly salty 5/10 and the chocolate cake which was dry and 3/10. Dry chocolate cake is completely unforgivable. I can only presume it is made in batches and then frozen, which is a crime against baking.
Read moreBut, the restaurant was busy, so I guess other people still love it. I just want expensive, restaurant food to be worth the money, not merely average plates of regret.
Pros: Good staff, Clean, Good coffee
Cons: Food is flat and tired., So many better options out there., Same basic menu for 20 years.
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roke72
Points +13
Incredibly tasty - Edit
Just wow. Go there. It‘s definitely a recommendation.
Read moreVegetarian and vegan. Super friendly.
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Maddi
Points +674
Lovely setting with tasty but unimaginative food. - Edit
Very smart restaurant in the Old Town, but for an upmarket place specialising in veggie and vegan food the menu was strangely boring. Options like chickpea curry, stir fried tofu with noodles and various salads are what I'd expect to get in an omni restaurant or gastropub where vegan options are a bit of an afterthought. The menu leans more veggie than vegan too. However the food was well prepared and tasty, portions reasonable and service very good.
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Misanthropia
Points +2827
A lot of potential - Edit
All in all I liked the experience at David Bann restaurant. Half of the menu is vegan, the other half is vegetarian. They aim for fine dining and offer interesting and versatile options, unfortunately, they are a bit bland and drowned in oil. But the cocktails are really good and the service is excellent.
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SamShaw
Points +225
Delicious meal - Edit
We really enjoyed our meal here. Great depth of flavours and an interesting menu! Would recommend.
Read morePros: Plenty of vegan options, Nice atmosphere, Friendly service
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Riks2650
Points +65
Lovely - Edit
We had a lovely starter and delicious main
Read morePros: Plenty of Vegan options
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Sully18
Points +124
Fantastic - Edit
What a great start to our stay in Edinburgh. Although tired after long train trip up couldn't help but be impressed by the quality of food and general feel of this place. I had the soup starter which was sweet potato... Bread was superb! For main I had the beetroot rissoto also great. My wife had the noodles with smoked tofu which she really enjoyed. We didn't have puds but saw vegan choice a bit limited. Staff were lovely and attentive throughout.
Read moreIn summary just a really nice experience so will return before we leave.
Pros: Nice atmosphere , Great food, All vegetarian
Cons: Not all vegan, Not many vegan puds
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ollie33
Points +793
Treat Yourself - Edit
I typically opt for for casual meals when traveling, but I couldn't resist booking a table at David Bann and I'm so glad I did.
Read moreThe food was fantastic. I had the fennel broccoli walnut salad, which was delicious, fresh, and perfectly dressed. Then I moved onto the smoked tofu on a bed of Asian noodles, veggies and, adzuki beans. The tofu is house smoked and bears no resemblance to the packaged smoked tofu I've had, which is dense and mealy. This was perfectly crisp on the outside, pillowy inside, with a hint of smoke that kept step beautifully with the sesame tomato sauce.
Service was great. Atmosphere refined but not overly formal. Groups, couples and single diners like me were all comfortable. Cocktail list, nice by- the- glass wine selection, and local microbrews. Price fair.
Wonderful spot, can't wait for my next visit.
Pros: Delicious, creative food, Many vegan options, Nice atmosphere and staff
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CláudiaRocha
Points +137
Made my day :) - Edit
This place has excellent atmosphere and really attentive staff. The food is great, I had the beetroot risotto and loved it.
Read morePros: Delicious food, Friendly staff, Pleasant atmosphere
Cons: Not many vegan options
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BloodRaven
Points +34
Old school veggie place - Edit
Not amazing but overall satisfactory, wish the vegan menu was a bit more extensive but there is still a decent selection and service is good.
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KatePirie
Points +129
Good experience - Edit
Lots of vegan options. Lovely staff. Great wine. Not as expensive as anticipated. Think I had expected more so a bit disappointing (maybe my fault, should lower my standards!) but still was a good experience.
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ChloeAl
Points +87
Excellent food & service - Edit
The food is fancy but for a good price, we’ll presented and the staff are lovely.
Read morePros: Fancy food for good price, Delicious
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Klarajj
Points +2098
Lovely food - Edit
I went here with my mum, it’s got a bit of a chic vibe which we liked. Food was fresh and delicious and some of the dishes were quite extravagant.
Read morePros: Atmosphere , Extravagant dishes
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anaellel
Points +622
Good food - Edit
Food was good with generous serving ans reasonable prices. Lots of vegan options
Read moreCons: Veggies not in season at all
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otterspowa
Points +111
Original vegetarian restaurant - Edit
Vegetarian restaurant with original meals. I had the Mushroom, goats cheese and Heather Ale Strudel that was great. Half of the menu is vegan. Generous portions and reasons prices. I recommend!
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MichaelHope
Points +481
Excellent Food and Service - Edit
Food is delicious, fresh and varied. The wine list is extensive and the service is speedy and well organised. Excellent covid protocols and stylish decor.
Read moreThe dishes were healthy, well composed and it’s a real treat that vegans and vegetarians can experience this level of service. Highly recommend.
Pros: Value for money, Great food and wine, Ambiance
Cons: Repetitive use of the word, guys, Being called guys again
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AbiM
Points +4353
Posh nosh! - Edit
It has been about 15 years since we last ate here and it is the same good quality. We were the most cheerful group in the place but then again it was a Monday evening! Enjoyed the food very much. They could make a few small differences to improve the experience for vegans, for example, bread came around with cow’s butter by default. Why not default to vegan spread? Most vegetarians would not notice and there are some lovely vegan spreads out these days. Or make a separate vegan menu so we don’t have to pay attention to all the menu codes. Tasty food.
Read morePros: Tasty, Efficient service
Cons: Posh
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ElaineHey
Points +641
Fantastic! - Edit
What a great night out at the David Bann restaurant. Although veggie and not totally vegan the menu is varied and interesting making choosing very difficult! It has an upmarket feel yet is not overly expensive. Highly recommended!
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VeganWilll
Points +77
Expensive but worth it for a treat - Edit
I really enjoyed this place. The food was great and the service was spot on. Perhaps just a little expensive. Overall a really enjoyable evening.
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JessB77
Points +55
What a treat! - Edit
Felt like I was treating myself here. Had the delicious beetroot pudding main which was beautifully presented.
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louise45xx
Points +163
Great options - Edit
I had the hommous to start, wok fried noodles with smoked tofu for main and raspberry jelly with lemon tart for dessert . All really tasty. Staff were very friendly. Looking forward to going back
Read morePros: Only veggie/vegan , Really tasty , Nice restaurant
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