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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89 Reviews

First Review by endofcity

Yeri

Points +4358

Vegan
08 Jul 2025

The best vegan haggis ever!

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!!

Updated from previous review on 2025-07-08

anutthar

Points +865

Vegan
07 Jul 2025

Fresh ingredients and creative meals!

Loved everything we ate. Didn’t know celeriac could be so delicious! Great service!

Anttt

Points +134

Vegan
06 Jul 2025

Phenomenal

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.

Pros: lots of food options, drinks went beyond the normal range of options, actually decent deserts

Bella&Ollie

Points +1547

Vegan
27 Jun 2025

Tasty food & great lunch deal

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!

Pros: Friendly staff, Economical lunch deal

MartinBaumeister

Points +632

Vegan
23 Jun 2025

Absolutely fantastic experience—vegan dining at its best in Edinburgh!

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.

The 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!

Squiid

Points +842

Vegan
03 Jun 2025

Must visit

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.

Pros: Food, Options , Super super friendly

Cons: Expensive , Cheesecake very small

shorty92

Points +1234

Vegan
02 Jun 2025

My food highlight of Edinburgh

I visited Hendersons on the last evening of my Edinburgh visit and it was absolutely worth it! All four courses were very delicious and the service was also amazing. The vegan Haggis was slightly sweet and reminded me a bit of Christmas spices (wondering whether there was a little bit speculatius cookie inside). The flavor of the whiskey in the ice cream turned out very well.
Absolutely recommendable!

Updated from previous review on 2025-06-02

vegan.baddie

Points +1083

Vegan
01 Jun 2025

Fantastic, lovely place!!

Had a really wonderful dinner at Hendersons while in Edinburgh! All vegetarian menu with most dishes fully vegan or able to be made vegan. Service was excellent— lovely, warm, and helpful. The overall vibe was truly special. We really enjoyed this place and would recommend it to anyone staying in Edinburgh!

RobertaAmato

Points +60

Vegan
29 Apr 2025

Delizioso

Ho preso l' haggis vegano e mi è piaciuto molto. Il locale è molto accogliente e il personale cordiale e attento.

Pros: Buon cibo, Bel locale, Personale professionale

BevTyler-Cooke

Points +217

Vegan
08 Dec 2024

Beautiful, well presented vegan food

Hendersons is such a beautiful restaurant serving vegetarian and vegan food.
The food is of a high standard without breaking the bank account.
We found our meals to be full of flavour and presented beautifully.
The staff are very welcoming and helpful.
We will definitely return next time we visit Edinburgh.
I would highly recommend.

Pros: Beautiful organic produce , Tasty vegan food, Lovely establishment and staff

BevW

Points +256

Vegan
18 Nov 2024

Lovely lunch

Went here for my birthday, ordered the pate from nibbles, mushroom scallop starter & haggis main. Was so filling. Everything tasted great. I would say the fake black pudding doesn’t taste like other fake black pudding I’ve had but was nice. The carrot cake dessert is served chilled more of a dessert than a cake. Might be nice if served at room temperature. I definitely want to go back to try their festive menu. Service was exceptional. Very enjoyable visit.

Pros: Service quality , Food presentation , Restaurant setting

Averynewvegan

Points +63

Vegan
16 Nov 2024

Beau-T-ful

Me and my partner went for a last minute dinner at Hendersons. We were sat at the front of the restaurant but it was so
Cosy, beautifully decorated and full of lovely staff. We ordered mains and shared both of our dishes - who knew vegetables could be packed full of so much flavour? We had about 3/4 cocktails each and were trying different ones each time. The staff were so friendly, helpful and attentive to us as guests, i can’t recommend this place enough!! We will be returning as soon as we can! Book a table and check this place out

Pros: The menu, decor, Cocktails

JacobWeller

Points +161

Vegan
16 Nov 2024

Fully vegetarian restaurant with lots of vegan options

Cocktails great, food very tasty. At starter and main nearly everything I'd vegan less so at dessert sadly.

Croissance

Points +2809

Vegan
07 Nov 2024

delicious

the vegan haggis was exceptional.
the service was great, staff friendly.
the sauerkraut meal was also quite good.
the nibbles were good as well and the hot chocolate was also quite good.
the biscoff cheesecake is tasty but quite filling :D

S4mh

Points +102

Vegan
03 Nov 2024

Would go back

My husband and I went for our wedding anniversary and the food was lovely. Some things were bit different to what we would normally have, but what we ordered was really good. The staff are lovely, knowledgeable, and accommodating.

Dilek227

Points +34

Vegan
01 Nov 2024

Lovely Food & nice location

We went for dinner on a sunday and loved everything. We had the black pudding/mushrooms and bread with dips for a starter and a Sunday Roast and the Haggis for mains. The food was very, very good and the atmosphere makes for a nice dining experience. Would 10/10 recommend!

Pros: Creative food, Traditional dishes veganized, great location for a nicer dinner

Cons: higher prices, but def worth it!

alexmurphy376

Points +52

Vegan
17 Oct 2024

Sooo good

Extremely delicious, great ambiance and service and good value for money as well. Best restaurant in Edinburgh

caegildea

Points +67

Vegan
06 Sep 2024

Fantastic food and service

Food was just delicious! We had the nibbles platter to share (olives, pate, hummous, nuts, breads, vegan butter) all lovely. This was followed by vegan haggis and my friend had the mix of salads as her main. The food was so good! And the service was just as good, so friendly and helpful. If I lived in Edinburgh I'd eat here all the time!

Updated from previous review on 2024-09-06

Pros: Great food, Vegan Haggis is just delicious , Super friendly great service

Cons: None

Kristol

Points +1109

Vegan
26 Aug 2024

Fresh and innovative

Food was sensational, can't fault it! I had the butter bean pate and oyster mushroom scallops. Delicious and inventive flavours you don't find on your everyday menu.

This is more of a fine dining menu so portions are small and prices are on the higher side. If you've got money to spend then you won't leave hungry but I needed a snack when I got home..! Staff are friendly and attentive.

Pros: Great staff , Fast service

Cons: High prices for portion size

SAlexxx

Points +38

Vegan
02 Aug 2024

Sehr leckeres und refiniertes Essen!

Wir bekamen auch ohne Reservierung einen Sitzplatz und wurden freundlich bedient.
Das Haggis und die Tagessuppe sind sehr zu empfehlen. Die Gerichte sind auf den Punkt gewürzt!

Updated from previous review on 2024-08-02

Santaci

Points +82

Vegan
04 Jul 2024

Excellent meal out.

Very good venue, wonderful food and friendly, attentive staff. This place now has more vegan options, all of which were excellent. The haggis, which other reviews have raved about, was the only thing I thought a bit bland.

The music, which was varied but contains much beat-ridden noodling, could have been turned down a notch.

Some reviews of Bann's have said that Henderson's is much better. IMO they are both equally fantastic places for vegans to eat with their own distinct styles of preparation. Edinburgh deserves them both.

Pros: Food, Staff

Cons: Turn the music down (a bit)

DaniAlzines

Points +237

Vegan
02 Jul 2024

Great vegetarian restaurant

Very nice ambiance and great vegan food. The lunch deal was very good and affordable. Plus, the servers were friendly. I would highly recommend it.

Pros: Delicious healthy vegan food, Nice ambiance, Friendly staff

CarolinaSchwalb

Points +337

Vegan
30 Jun 2024

Surprising and delicious

I feel you can’t really imagine how the plates are gonna be when reading the menu. I was happily surprised when I got what I ordered. The food was really good, especially the Biscoff Cheesecake. We ordered to share and it was a mistake because of how good it was.

Pros: Amazing cheesecake

Cons: Mac n cheese are only for lunch

Grovean

Points +548

Vegan
30 Jun 2024

Fresh ingredients taste great!

Many of the dishes can be made vegan. We enjoyed the haggis and celeriac mains. The soup of the day was squash soup and it was amazing. Delicious food for plant-based meals!

Pros: Server was outstanding , Food was amazing, Breads & hummuses were excellent

BostonVegan

Points +409

Vegan
21 Jun 2024

Excellent vegan food

We had the mushroom soup which was amazing with a nice tarragon flavoring. Also the mushroom scallops, the cauliflower bites, and the caponata. All was delicious.

Pros: Food, Service, Atmosphere

bregjevanborselen

Points +19

Vegetarian
14 Jun 2024

Vegan haggis

Heerlijk vegan gegeten. Haggis was wel een top gerecht op het menu! Maar andere gerechten zagen er ook super goed uit. Aanrader om hier te eten! Bediening was top en vriendelijk. Heerlijke cocktails gedronken

Pros: Gerechten , Sfeer, Bediening

Cons: Akoestiek, was wat lawaaierig, Ligt wat verder buiten toeristisch gebied.

electramayhem

Points +296

Vegan
06 Jun 2024

Try the Haggis

This was our first big dinner in Scotland and oh my gosh - we were not disappointed. We shared everything and left so satisfied. Haggis was SO good, and i’m still drooling over the biscoff cheesecake. Our server was so kind and answered all of our questions. Book ahead!

Updated from previous review on 2024-06-06

Pros: variety, service




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