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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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199 Reviews
First Review by Stevie
KatePartridge
Points +20
Great food and cocktails - Edit
Had a delicious meal here. The staff were so friendly and accommodating. Went with some meat eaters who all agreed the food was delicious and they didn't miss meat. Couldn't fault it at all. Good value for money considering the quality of the food. Also the cocktails were delicious.
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nananatalie
Points +106
Fine dining - Edit
The meal I had here was a highlight of my trip to Edinburgh a few years ago. I had the delightful smoked marinated tofu with mango salsa and cucumber, aduki bean and cashew pie, curry sauce, cooked seasonal veg and salad. Truly a memorable feast!
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ParthGyani
Points +13
Excellent Vegetarian Food - Edit
I had the roasted cauliflower, potato and chickpea curry, and it was really tasty. Dish was complete in itself and left me satisfied. Would recommend the dish and restaurant again!
Read morePros: Lots of vegetarian options
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waffleface
Points +97
Top class meals - Edit
Had a fantastic meal with my family and all the waiting staff were friendly, in particular our waitress was so sweet. Great variety of meals on the menu.
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PaulRobertCalder
Points +83
Happy Cowed 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 - Edit
Had lunch here! Nice.
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options
Cons: Expensive
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TejD
Points +534
Memorable meal! - Edit
We booked this restaurant in advance for a double celebration (birthday and graduation). Very impressed by the quality of the food - both flavours and presentation. I remember the koftas being a universal hit. Would definitely return.
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MhairiCampbell
Points +127
Friendly atmosphere - Edit
Good amount of vegan options on the menu with all lagers and IPA's on the drink menu vegan. Food was delicious and staff really friendly and helpful with suggestions from the menu. Would definitely visit again.
Read morePros: Good selection of vegan options
Cons: Only bottled lager, nothing on draught
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anooshah
Points +26
goood!! - Edit
appetizers are amazing
Read morePros: tons of options, appetizers ans desserts are the best
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merlins31
Points +59
Cordon vert - Edit
Great veggie restaurant in the heart of Old Town. Excellent food and not too expensive
Read morePros: Great atmosphere , Delicious food , Friendly staff
Cons: None
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blacknroses
Points +6758
vegetarian restaurant with a long history - Edit
- Seating area was nice
Read more- mixed menue from around the world
- roasted pepper soup was deleicious
- thai noodles were not that good, the dish could be improved by proper asian seasoning.
- good for a vegan/vegetarian mixed group
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Indy Fab
Points +90
Good choice and quality - Edit
Nice ambience and good range on menu. Service and quality of food both excellent
Read morePros: Several vegan options
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amandasl07
Points +83
Makes me want to live in Edinburgh! - Edit
I loved the cool, laid-back vibe in David Bann. Lovely staff, nice decor & the food is fab! Definitely the highlight of my trip to Edinburgh ... enough for me to contemplate moving countries so I can go there on a regular basis 😁
Read morePros: Great selection of vegan & vegetarian meals, Fresh, tasty & original dishes , Good, quick service
Cons: Could have more vegan & organic wines
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KatieTownsend
Points +28
Great vegan food - Edit
All vegetarian restaurants, plenty of options for fully vegan dishes and some that can be made vegan. Fast service.
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Yramatram
Points +551
Elegant and a very good quality - Edit
An awesome dinner in this restaurant. Everything looks so nice and well presented. Best veg restaurant in the city of Edinburgh!
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sarahwilko
Points +161
Good food - Edit
We went to David Bann having got a gift certificate. It was a nice place to go on a Friday night but I’m not sure we’d go again if we had to pay(!) The food was tasty and the service was good.
Read morePros: A couple of vegan options., Staff were friendly , Good solid vegetarian food.
Cons: It seemed quite expensive for what it was., Decor is a bit dated.
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Hiddenlavender
Points +308
It really surprised me - Edit
I don’t know why but I wasn’t expecting much from this place, but each dish was interesting and full of flavour.
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BostonBrian
Points +172
Amazing - Edit
Delectable mushroom, celeriac soup, curry with cauliflower and sweet potato fritters. Excellent!
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MissPigletti
Points +60
Excellent Food!! - Edit
Absolutely amazing food. Changing menu, great service and always a vegan option
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TheBigBadMouse
Points +175
Posh vegetarian dinner - Edit
We've been to David Bann's each time we are in Edinburgh, for a posh vegetarian / vegan dinner. The mixed reviews recently have worried us a bit, but because we have always liked David Bann's, we dared to book a table this time we were over. And we were not disappointed. The menu is not extensive (for vegans), but you have enough choice, and the dishes are so inventive that you can hardly imagine what they taste like, or look like, when you order (sometimes I was very surprised). The udon noodles (which are least of a surprise) are always good, and this time I had something which came in form of "balls" and tasted very interesting (I looked at the menu again to specify what I had, but they have either changed the menu in the past weeks, or I just can't make it out). We got bread before the starters, and it was very, very good. The waitress was friendly and quick. What's not to like!
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Pros: a bit more posh for a special night out, inventive food, friendly staff
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jeroenkusters
Points +704
Excellent food - Edit
Very good and original food in a modern ambiance. Not so expensive for what you get. The employees are friendly. Free water from the tap with mint and lemon.
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FelixQuistMøller
Points +8
Great place - Edit
Very tasteful and visually apetizing food! Good atmosphere and acoustics!
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Tito_Chinchan
Points +75
Muy bien - Edit
Restaurante muy agradable. Los camareros son atentos y la comida buena. El precio es como en todo Edimburgo, un poco alto.
Read moreMuy recomendable.
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whatgatsby
Points +64
good place - Edit
good but expensive, but fair enough for a fully fledged veggie restaurant. would recommend for special occasions where your classic veggie cafe place might not be special enough!
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HeidiWoolard
Points +119
Good food - Edit
The food here is good and I like that I can pick almost anything from the menu without worrying. The decor does seem like it could do with a bit of updating though
Read morePros: Fully vegetarian , Quality food
Cons: Dated decor
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Edent
Points +570
Basically fine - wide variety - Edit
A charming restaurant with attentive staff and a good beer list. A 3 course meal with a pint was £30.
Read moreFood was fine. Nothing terrifically exotic or exciting. The homemade chocolate was delightful.
Pros: Some vegan options, American Express accepted, Near the station
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charliethevegan
Points +246
High quality vegan options - Edit
Had the vegan curry plus some homemade ice cream! Water and bread are for free
Read morePros: Nice staff, Great homemade ice cream😍
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NoaBCohen
Points +39
Disappointing food - Edit
Honestly the food was pretty bad. Seemed like the menu hadn’t been updated since the 1970s and was badly done on top of being dated. Would not be happy to pay money to eat there again, would rather cook something better at home.
Read morePros: All vegan and veggie options
Cons: Not good food, Overpriced
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