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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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215 Reviews
First Review by Stevie
Amycat
Points +87
Excellent - Edit
I was very impressed with this restaurant. The food was tasty and beautifully presented and the staff were nice and attentive. A good range of options on the menu, I would happily go back here if I am in Edinburgh again.
Read morePros: Friendly staff, Good Food, Range of options on menu
Guest
craigmc
Points +37945
Great food - Edit
Like many vegetarian restaurants, Bann’s cuisine draws inspiration from multiple geographical regions. In the past, I’ve found places like this often have plenty of choice but never truly master any one style. Bann’s is different. Not only is there a wide variety on the menu, but the quality is outstanding—high-end dining.
Read moreThe staff are attentive, and if you mention your dietary preferences, they’re quick to understand and accommodate. The atmosphere is relaxed, and I’ve taken people with all sorts of tastes here—nobody has left disappointed. There’s also a great wine selection.
If I had one small critique, it’s that the menu doesn’t change very often. As someone living in Edinburgh, I notice this, but for tourists it won’t matter—you’ll just be blown away by the flavours.
I’ve returned many times: for a light lunch of olives and bread followed by teriyaki tofu with udon noodles (delicious), for beautifully elevated vegetarian haggis, and for a celeriac starter that’s pure perfection.
Today’s visit was another winner—Charred Brassica and David’s Signature Smoked Tofu, both cooked to perfection and bursting with flavour.
Still fantastic food, still fabulous service, still a must-visit in Edinburgh.
Updated from previous review on 2024-12-14
Pros: Good food, not burgers, Great staff, feels upmarket
mockingbird
I really need to go back here
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ydwer
Points +34
Superb! - Edit
Original recipes, great spices and nice staff. Truly delicious!!
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JZH
Points +154
Special occasion meal - Edit
David Bann was a perfect venue to celebrate a recent family birthday. The food was fabulous, staff friendly and the atmosphere was good. We will definitely visit again next time we're in Edinburgh.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-07-26
Pros: Atmosphere, Plenty of vegan options, Friendliness of staff
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VeganSue2
Points +65
Come as you are Fine dining - Edit
Atmosphere was upscale but casual dress was ok Excellent effort on presentation Staff aimed to please Food was really good and not ordinary
Read morePros: Creative tasty food, Good service , Good atmosphere
Cons: Salad dressing needed more flavor
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JaneB1
Points +28
Excellent and tasty vegetarian - Edit
Delicious mains and desserts.
Read morePros: A variety of tasty dishes to choose from, Friendly staff, Lovely ambiance
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Elissa324
Points +152
Nice - Edit
More upscale than we realized when we walked in a bit dirty with three backpacks in tow 😂 but the staff was very kind. Vegan options clearly marked. We thought it was worth the stop but the food was just ok!! The dessert plate was interesting but I’d skip it next time. My partner thought the miso ice cream was delectable whilst I thought it was criminally terrible. The chocolate lava cake hit the spot though.
Read morePros: Friendly service , Clearly marked vegan options
Cons: Expensive , Smaller portions
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wified
Points +35
Vegetarisch culinair genieten - Edit
Byzondere gerechten met een verfijnde smaak. Heerlijke desserts. Sympathieke bediening
Read morePros: De bediening, Verrassende recepten
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RobertaAmato
Points +71
Prima cena a Edimburgo - Edit
Tutto squisito, antipasto invitante, piatto principale eccellente e cosa dire del dolce....super!!
Read morePros: Porzioni vegan, vegetariane e su richiesta no glut, Personale gentilissimo, Ambiente curato
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sal.zski
Points +2249
Amazing vegetarian restaurant - Edit
High quality restaurant, you could almost feel like you’re at a one star restaurant
Read moreService is amazing, really helpful and careful with allergies
The dishes are really well looking and tasty
It’s a must go if you want to treat yourself
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catandcupcake
Points +6869
Definitely has improved for vegans - Edit
Hadn't been here for over a decade, always remembered it as being good for vegetarians but only having one vegan option, but it seems to be better now! Gnocchi starter and koftas were delicious. Cocktails were good too. I wasn't as impressed with the dessert, the cake was very dry.
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LaraAzahara
Points +158
Cocina tradicional adaptada - Edit
Nos encantó todo, desde la amabilidad del personal y el local, hasta la carta. Es un restaurante vegetariano, pero tienen varias opciones veganas y te dan la posibilidad de adaptar muchas otras. La calidad-precio está bastante bien, teniendo en cuenta la media para Edimburgo.
Read morePros: El personal, El tipo de comida, La ubicación y el local
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Yorkshirebelle1970
Points +22
Lovely atmosphere, excellent food - Edit
A lovely setting for some great vegan food. A complimentary amuse bouche/ appetiser followed by a very tasty vegan tofu and beetroot salad ( quinoa, broccoli, green beans, toasted walnuts and orange and tahini dressing). All washed dow with a rose pinot grigio. Courteous and friendly staff.
Read morePros: Choice and quality of food., Atmosphere / setting, Courteous and efficient service
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veganamyv
Points +558
Lovely - Edit
Our vegan options were really tasty and we loved the looked and atmosphere of the restaurant. The service was also really good! We’d definitely come back!
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KateWilkerson
Points +46
Love it here! - Edit
My sister took me and she always says how good this place is but I had never been. So delicious! Staff were so lovely and also had this gorgeous bonus mushroom hot drink before the meal.
Read morePros: Vegan options , Not super expensive but great quality , Lovely atmosphere
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jamieian
Points +130
Incredible high end vegan food - Edit
Many vegan options due to being 100% vegetarian, with a very ‘fine dining’ feel but for a very reasonable price. The food was very well flavoured and had interesting takes, like a basmati rice cake with the kofta and courgette wraps on haggis. Very highly recommend!
Read morePros: Fine dining for a good price, Exquisite flavours
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vic_riley
Points +321
Dinner! - Edit
Came here at 17:00 on Saturday for an early dinner. The place was already decently full! Two of us were spoilt for choice with the menu but opted to share some olives, followed by the leek risotto and the aubergine koftas. Creative menu for both food and drinks, alcoholic and otherwise!! 95% options, if not already vegan, are vegan on request. Cannot recommend enough!
Read moreAliceManchip
Oooooh looks yum
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carrotenthusiast
Points +549
great food - Edit
my parents (non vegan) enjoyed the food here, so this is the perfect place to bring non vegan friends as it gives you both some great options.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-06-14
Pros: mostly vegan , unique menu, great food
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AnonVegan
Points +233
Delicious vegan options - Edit
Vegetarian restaurant with some vegan options and others they can make vegan eg by leaving off the cheese. Friendly service and we were greeted by a small welcome cup of beetroot gazpacho.
Read moreWe had the celeriac risotto, the haggis courgette rolls with crispy polenta and root veg, and the vegan dessert plate for two (warm choc cake with plum on top, pineapple jelly, raspberry chocolates and two ice creams).
It all tasted great although we were underwhelmed by the jelly. The main meal portion wasn't quite filling enough for us either. Definitely recommended though!
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Nvho
Points +431
Great restaurant - Edit
Vegetarian restaurant with lots of vegan options. I had aubergine etc koftas & was pleased to see vegan desserts & not just vanilla ice cream. I had 3 scoops of interesting flavours.
Read morePros: Great quality food , Staff good , Lovely restaurant
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Aleechay
Points +103
Yum! - Edit
Lovely ambience, fab food and kind staff. Not overpriced and in a great location…
Read morePros: Reasonable prices, Great and interesting food, Staff are lovely
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RebeccaEats
Points +446
Nice restaurant - Edit
Nice veggie restaurant, clearly has a good reputation because several people recommended it when I mentioned I was visiting Edinburgh. Varied menu, reasonably priced, and friendly staff.
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selinawas
Points +232
excellent! - Edit
great experience! i had gnocci with warm peach salad and a mustard sauce, it was very yummy!
Read morePros: a lot of (good) vegan options , fair prices
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EvaliseDexter
Points +413
Best high end restaurant in Edinburgh - Edit
Everything we tried was delicious and the service was wonderful!! Highly recommend
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Santaci
Points +82
Pleasingly fantastic - Edit
We haven't been here for 6 or 7 years, but the place seems to have upped its game. The food was wonderful, lots of flavours in each dish, and the staff were excellent. About half of the menu was vegan and there was plenty of choice.
Read morePros: Friendly staff, Very good food.
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MissCarrots1803
Points +86
Delicious - Edit
We had a 3 course vegan dinner. Really delicious and the staff is pretty friendly and attentive. Little bit pricy but for the location okey. Not an every day option but highly recommended
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ChelaLandau
Points +2881
Good but Hendersons so much better - Edit
I think I would have given this three stars but for my husband who liked it a lot more than I did.
Read moreTo me the atmosphere is a lot of my joy and there is a very comfortable atmosphere here, nice spacing between tables, although the staff is just OK, not as friendly or accommodating as Hendersons (which, can you tell, I adored).
The gnocchi appetizer was probably the best thing I had there, was very large portion for an appetizer, almost looked like a main. The potatoes were OK but not browned or crisp enough, and the soup of the day which was just OK.
For the main I got the beet Curry, of which the best part was the fried bananas, and Chandler got the risotto which he enjoyed. We got the chocolate cake dessert and everything was OK, but just OK.
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