Top 10 Vegetarian Restaurants In Edinburgh, Scotland

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Marvelous, historic hilly capital of Scotland, Edinburgh is a wonderful city to explore. Magnificent Edinburgh Castle, which is home to the Stone of Destiny and Scotland’s Crown Jewels, looms over this fascinating city. Verdant gardens, a medieval Old Town, spectacular neoclassical structures, and beautiful Georgian New Town adorn this charming city. Besides this, Edinburgh also boasts a noteworthy lineage of vegetarian food establishments greeting numerous vegan tourists warmly to enjoy scrumptious vegetarian delicacies. So, if you are a vegetarian touring through Edinburgh, you no more need to hunt for the right eatery. Read on to find the top 10 vegetarian restaurants in Edinburgh, Scotland to relish mouthwatering cuisines.

1. David Bann


If you are looking forward to devouring scrumptious vegetarian delicacies in Edinburgh, make sure you visit David Bann. You will find this outstanding food establishment centrally located and easily accessible during your excursion in Edinburgh. It offers you an eclectic menu of vegetarian cuisines, ranging from soups, starters, main course, to desserts, to make a great choice. You will be pleased to satisfy your appetite in its exquisite settings, which are tastefully decorated. Start with ordering freshly prepared hot, tasty soup and irresistible homemade bread. You will find lip-smacking curry, tomato chutney, the stir-fried vegetables, and Thai fritters hard to resist here. Don’t miss treating yourself with tasty desserts at the end.

David Bann

Address: 56-58 St Mary’s St, Edinburgh EH1 1SX

Website: David Bann

Opening hours: Monday - Thursday: 12.00 - 10.00 pm, Friday: 12.00 - 10.30 pm, Saturday 11.00 am-10.30 pm, Sunday 11.00 am-10.00 pm

Average price for two: 14 - 32 USD

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2. Kalpna Restaurant


Established over 40 years back, Kalpna Restaurant is one of the most prominent vegetarian food establishments in Edinburgh. It is well-known as an award-winning restaurant for its supremacy in vegetarian and Indian food categories. Find here a wide range of scrumptious Indian and vegetarian cuisines to eat to your heart’s content. Order your choice of South Indian, Gujarati, or Punjabi delicacies and please your taste buds. Don’t miss eating Dam Aloo Kashmiri, which comprises tasty potato barrels stuffed with a blend of mixed vegetables, nuts, and paneer, is served with mouthwatering saffron sauce, honey, tomato, & ginger sauce, and creamy almond here. Appreciate its exotic décor as you eat here.

Kalpna Restaurant

Address: 2-3 St Patrick Square, Edinburgh EH8 9EZ

Website: Kalpna Restaurant

Opening hours: 12:00 - 2:30 pm and 5:00 - 10:30 pm

Average price for two: 13 - 32 USD

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3. The Forest Cafe

Editor's Note: Photo taken from the establishment's official social account


You simply can’t miss eating appetizing vegetarian delicacies at the Forest Café, which is a collectively owned and run voluntarily in Tollcross area. Besides an attractive café, it encourages free arts and amazing events. So, you can find here events, such as poetry recitals, music, yoga, book tours, theater, art displays, etc. You simply can’t miss ordering scrumptious falafel meal. Also, enjoy eating vegan cakes and amazing nachos here. Start your meal with fresh soup, and don’t forget to order a fresh salad bowl as you proceed to finish your meal at the cafe.

The Forest Café

Address: 141 Lauriston Pl, Edinburgh EH3 9JN

Website: Forest Café

Opening hours: 10:00 am - 11:00 pm

Average price for two: 19 USD

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4. Novapizza Vegetarian Kitchen

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If you are craving to eat mouthwatering, vegetarian Italian cuisines in Edinburgh, make sure you visit Novapizza Vegetarian Kitchen. Go through a wide range of vegetarian pizza menu here before making a choice. You will find it irresistible to get your hands on hot, spicy tempting pizza garnished with smoked seitan and buttery vegan cheese. Besides appetizing pizzas, you can also find here Caprese Salad, Garlic Focaccia, a variety of tempting pasta of various types, salads, bread basket, etc., to satisfy your appetite.

Novapizza Vegetarian Kitchen

Address: 42 Howe St, Edinburgh EH3 6TH

Website: Novapizza Vegetarian Kitchen

Opening hours: 12:30 pm to 9:30 pm with Tuesdays closed

Average price for two: 7 - 20 USD

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5. Hendersons


Make it a point to visit Hendersons of Edinburgh, a pleasant vegan restaurant, which you can find on Thistle Street and two other locations. Here, you get to taste healthy and tasty food preparations made using organic ingredients. This vegan food establishment is opened since July 2015. Feel at home while enjoying a variety of vegetarian cuisines, such as soups, salads, breakfast bowls, vegan pancakes, scrumptious Hendersons oatcakes, and vegan brownie, here. Don’t miss ordering chickpea and fresh cauliflower curry complimented with coriander, coconut, and chili.

Hendersons Vegan Restaurant

Address: 25 Thistle Street, Edinburgh EH2 1DX

Website: Hendersons Vegan Restaurant

Opening hours: Monday-Thursday - 8:30 am - 8:45 pm, Friday-Saturday - 8:30 am - 9:15 pm, & Sunday - 10:30 am - 4:00 pm

Average price for two: 13 - 32 USD

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6. Paradise Palms

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Winner of Scottish Food Awards 2017, Paradise Palms is an amazing vegetarian restaurant in Edinburgh which is open all seven days of the week. It offers you mouthwatering, American-inspired delicacies, such as burgers, homemade bread, fries, nachos, sauces, etc., to help you satisfy your appetite when you are away from home. Great music entertains and relaxes you while you eat here.

Paradise Palms

Address: 41 Lothian St, Edinburgh EH1 1HB

Website: Paradise Palms

Opening hours: 12:00 pm to 1:00 am

Average price for two: 14 - 33 USD

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7. Holy Cow

Editor's Note: Photo taken from the establishment's official social account


Located in the heart of amazing Edinburgh, Holy Cow is a pleasant, independent café offering you 100% vegan delicacies. Established in December 2016, you can find it easily on Elder street next to the central bus station in Edinburgh. Scrumptious burgers, tasty soups, open sandwiches, cakes, smoothies, and coffees are some of the delicacies which you can stop ordering when you visit this vegetarian food establishment. Also, do not miss tasting homemade mayo and fresh chunky chips here. The co-operative and friendly staff at this café greets you and offers an excellent service helping you have your favorite delicacies.

Holy Cow

Address: 34 Elder St, Edinburgh EH1 3DX

Website: Holy Cow

Opening hours: Monday - Saturday: 10:00 am to 10:00 pm and Sunday: 10:00 am to 6:00 pm

Average price for two: 15 - 50 USD

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8. GrassRoots Health

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Plan to visit GrassRoots, one of the finest vegetarian restaurants in Edinburgh, to find a variety of delicious quality, vegetarian cuisines. It’s well-known for being Scotland’s one of the best food establishments serving an array of vegetarian, healthy snacks, hot and cold drinks, and meals. Tasty sandwiches and falafel wrap with a blend of spicy or cheesy sauce will help you satisfy your appetite. Having hot chocolate or ice coffee with whipped cream will refresh you. Please your taste buds with wonderful desserts after finishing your meal here.

GrassRoots Health

Address: 20 Lochrin Buildings, Gilmore Place, Edinburgh EH3 9NB, United Kingdom

Website: GrassRoots Health

Opening hours: Monday – Friday - 10:00 am – 6:00 pm, Saturday & Sunday – 9:00 am – 7:00 pm, Tuesday closed

Average price for two: 13 - 32 USD

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9. Harmonium

Editor's Note: Photo taken from the establishment's official social account


Opened since June 2017, Harmonium is a fabulous vegetarian food establishment in Edinburgh that you should definitely visit. Its fascinating interiors are sure to please you. A variety of meat-free, vegan delicacies, such as hot, delicious soup, stone-baked pizzas, and lip-smacking desserts, are sure you please you. Go for a coffee, which is known to be from the local Williams & Johnson Roasters, and refresh your mood. If you are traveling with your pet dog, you can have your meal here with your beloved pet as this restaurant is dog-friendly.

Harmonium

Address: 60 Henderson St, Edinburgh EH6 6DE

Website: Harmonium

Opening hours: Monday - Thursday - 12:00 pm - 11:00 pm, Friday – 12:00 pm - 12:00 am, Saturday – 10:00 am - 12:00 am, Sunday – 10:00 am - 11:00 pm

Average price for two: 13 - 32 USD

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10. Pumpkin Brown

Editor's Note: Photo taken from the establishment's official social account


Are you longing for healthy vegetarian meals when in Edinburgh? Then, choose to dine at Pumpkin Brown, which you can find in the central and famous Grassmarket. It is noteworthy that food served at this vegetarian restaurant Pumpkin Brown does not contain gluten, refined sugar, or dairy. So, it’s known to be the freshest and healthiest food establishment in Edinburgh. If you are vegetarian and gluten intolerant, make it a point to have your breakfast and meals here. Choose to eat healthy salads from the available wide variety of salads. Treat yourself to a scrumptious cake. Have lip-smacking curry during your meals. Enjoy eating your heart’s content here by staying fit and fine.

Pumpkin Brown

Address: 16 Grassmarket, Edinburgh EH1 2JU

Website: Pumpkin Brown

Opening hours: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm

Average price for two: 13 - 32 USD

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Enjoy relishing vegetarian cuisines in Edinburgh leisurely.

David Bann Vegetarian Restaurant, Old Town, Edinburgh (2750545064)
Source: Photo by Wikimedia Commons user Ewan Munro used under CC BY-SA 2.0

All these 10 best vegetarian restaurants in Edinburgh, Scotland offer you healthy and scrumptious vegan delicacies in their pleasant settings, thereby making you feel at home. So, make sure you enjoy eating your choice of fresh vegetarian food preparations by visiting these amazing food establishment during your stay in Edinburgh. Have a wonderful time in the capital of Scotland without compromising your food choices and taste.

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Manjiri Kochrekar is a travel blogger from India. She loves exploring and learning various destinations, their history, culture, and peculiarities. Writing is her passion, which means she enjoys...Read more

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