Hendersons

I had a very nice meal here this evening! For starters we enjoyed the nibbles board and then really really loved the cullen skink (a highlight)! We just went for a bottle of house white wine but that impressed too. For our mains we tried the haggis and the lions mane steak which were alright but the dishes weren’t as refined as they could be, with the ‘whisky sauce’ for the haggis definitely missing a bit of whisky, and the quinoa of the lions mane dish feeling a bit random. We still really enjoyed our meal and left full and happy with great service as well (forgot our waitress’s name but we were sat on the underground level and she was lovely!). We will hopefully return on our next visit to Edinburgh and look forward to what they do next.

We were a party of six having a special celebration dinner felt treated like royalty by our server… personable, attentive and much attention to detail. The food was exceptional as were the cocktails! This was food that would reverse many people’s perception that vegan/vegetarian food is bland and stodgy! Unusual and imaginative dishes that we would not have thought of.

At £21.50, I had fairly high expectations for the roast dinner, but unfortunately it fell a bit short. The food itself was tasty, but it was the first time I’ve had a roast and still felt quite hungry afterwards. The portion included a small serving of potatoes, a quarter of a carrot and parsnip, three thin slices of seitan, and a small Yorkshire pudding. I would’ve loved to see a bit more variety of vegetables on the plate — though you can add some green veg for an extra £6.50. The cheesecake was delicious, but again, quite a small portion. Altogether, at £42 for a roast dinner, dessert, and a mocktail, it felt like rather little food for the price, and I left not feeling fully satisfied. That said, it’s a lovely restaurant with a great atmosphere, and I’d happily return for a special occasion — just perhaps not for the roast. 3.5 ⭐️

Lovely, all around. I wanted to experience a traditional Scottish meal while in Edinburgh, but vegan, and Hendersons had it all. Wish I were here longer and could come back to try more things on the menu!

Really nice place with friendly and helpful staff. Fully vegetarian with lots of vegan options. We had a couple of salads to start, which sounded amazing but we're actually quite plain - wouldn't recommend. I had the vegan haggis as a main which was really nice and i would definitely recommend. I had the vegan raspberry cheesecake for dessert, which was also very night. The highlight of the meal was actually the cocktail. I had the figaro which was amazing.

It was a wonderful meal in a beautiful restaurant with fabulous service. Every item I ordered was delicious (the soup of the day was particularly delightful). I’m really grateful that I got to experience such a wonderful meal. As someone with a dairy allergy it was a particular treat to get to experience such a wonderful meal without needing to make alterations. Thank you!

Hendersons in Edinburgh is a gem. Coming from California, where vegetarian and vegan options are plentiful, we were blown away by the creativity and freshness of the menu. Every dish delivered from start to finish. The space is inspiring, with dried flowers beautifully adorning the walls and ceiling, creating a warm, welcoming atmosphere. Staff were friendly and professional, and service was prompt. A must-visit for plant-based dining in the city.

The food was really good. The main reason for me to visit Hendersons was the fact that it is completely a vegetarian 🫜 restaurant and still so highly reviewed. Still I have given food 4/5 because a couple of things which I ate didn't seem complementary to each other in taste, so the gap created due to that mismatch was what made the experience just upto the mark. Maybe that's just my palate talking and you might have a different view. Still, I would like to praise the staff and chef's prep as I found it to be one of the best vegetarian restaurants I have ever been to. Highly recommended!!! I'll definitely recommend their soup of the day, strawberry and lemon sorbet, and the bloody marry - keep it spicy 5/10 at least