Edinburgh Restaurants

  1. Black Bo's

    You can't accuse the chef at Black Bo's, a very popular vegetarian and vegan eatery located just off the Royal Mile, of being unadventurous. Check the daily specials, which are always interesting - pumpkin and sesame seed balls filled with mozzarella, for example - and there are a couple of meat and fish options that might take your fancy too.

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  2. David Bann

    If you want to convince a carnivorous friend that cuisine à la veg can be every bit as tasty and inventive as a meat-muncher's menu, take them to David Bann's stylish restaurant. Dishes such as Thai-spiced fritters of tofu and peas with mango chutney, and tart of braised fennel, spinach and goat's-cheese curd are guaranteed to win converts.

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  3. Henderson's Salad Table

    Established in 1962, Henderson's is the grandmother of Edinburgh's vegetarian restaurants. The food is mostly organic, guaranteed GM-free, and special dietary requirements can be catered for. The self-service restaurant still has something of a 1970s feel to it (but in a good way), and the daily salads and hot dishes are as popular as ever. Three-course set lunch is around £9 .

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  4. Susie's Wholefood Diner

    Susie's is a down-to-earth self-service vegetarian cafeteria with scrubbed wooden tables, rickety chairs and a friendly atmosphere. The menu changes daily but includes things such as tofu, stuffed roast tomatoes, cashew pie and Susie's famous falafel plates. BYOB, or try a bottle of organic wine.

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  5. Urban Angel

    A wholesome deli that puts the emphasis on Fairtrade, organic and locally sourced produce, Urban Angel also has a delightfully informal café-bistro that serves all-day brunch (porridge with honey, French toast, eggs Benedict), tapas, and a wide range of light, snacky meals including an original and unusual Scottish combination of smoked salmon and tattie scone.

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