Hendersons - Eat Better Live Better in Edinburgh, City of

Casual dining indeed. Service was good and timely. Four people at dinner and nobody mentioned the food which is not a good sign. The menu sounded tastier than the food actually was. Three of us had roasted cauliflower frittata and it was nothing better than average. Haggis croquettes were a bit flavour-free in my view. Tables have an annoying crossbar so you can't get your feet under the table. Had high hopes but won't be returning .

Lovely spot. Waitress, whose name I didn't catch unfortunately, was very friendly. Good cocktail selection. I really enjoyed 2/3 of the courses - and the 1 i didn't was more due to my taste then the quality of the dish as my friend I was with, had the same and said it was one of the best Vegetarian dishes she's had out (if you've been to Mildred's in London, she much preferred Hendersons) so if I had any feedback was maybe 1 more option on the main menu. We both left happy with the choice we'd made for dinner that night.

Hendersons is one of my favourite restaurants in Edinburgh. Without being pretentious, it offers a great dining experience with excellent food and friendly staff :) My partner and I visited again last Sunday and it was amazing as always! We got mushrooms scallops and the Sunday roast as they were what we'd been craving. We had different wines for each course (thank you for your patience ahah) and finished the dish with great desserts and dessert wines. I was a bit sad that the previous version of the mushroom scallops was no longer on the menu (that sauce was amazing!) but the new version with black pudding made up for that. The only thing I would love to see is Hendersons going 100% vegan 🍃, but I'm already glad it offers so many options (and all vegan wines I believe!) Can't wait to be back and bring more family and friends here ❤️

I found this through tripadvisor and it didn’t disappoint. The restaurant was bigger than I expected and busy on a Wednesday evening. I had the salad platter, sourdough and a negroni and it was £32.50 including service. Service was excellent and the food was filling and delicious. It was a 25 minute walk from my hotel but well worth it.

Wonderful service, beautiful and romantic interior, fantastic food! I took a picture of their menu, but they did mention that it changes periodically. We had a fabulous dinner and wonderful conversation with the owner. Definitely recommend!

Used to eat at the old Hendersons many years ago while working in Edinburgh. Was delighted to discover this new version has opened and only minutes away from the Cameo Cinema where I was spending a lot of time at the Film Festival. Nice, bistro style interior and caring staff. Offered a choice of table. Quickly got an adapted version of the menu for me to cover the small number of non-standard intolerances I have. Lovely food. I had the butterbean pate as a starter followed by the mixed salad platter and some chips (definitely demonstrating that you don't need beef fat to make excellent chips). Decent glass of wine to go with. The main course came out when I had barely finished the starter, a pause would have been better. Other than that, can't fault it and will definitely go again.

excellent restaurant for vegetarians and vegans. Lots of choices among really good dishes. Very kind staff and excellent value for money. Quiet and nice atmosphere. I recommend you try the gnocchi, really good or as a vegan option the red pepper tartare. It was a wonderful discovery, found on the Michelin guide app. EXCELLENT!!! ottimo ristorante per vegetariani e vegani. Tante scelte tra portate davvero molto buone.Staff molto gentile e ottimo rapporto qualità prezzo.Ambiente tranquillo e carino. Vi consiglio di provare gli gnocchi , davvero buoni oppure come vegan option la tartarre di peperoni rossi. È stata una bellissima scoperta , trovato sull app della guida Michelin . OTTIMO !!!

This is such a lovely restaurant! The decor inside sets the tone for the experience perfectly, the ceiling display is beautiful!! All the staff were friendly and helpful and made us feel welcome, great first impressions. The food was incredible, from the simple things like olives and sourdough you can tell they use good suppliers, and from the more constructed dishes like the vegan haggis and the arancini you can tell the chefs are very talented. I recommend the oyster mushroom scallops!! 👌🏼The food is good value for money. I would like to give a special shout out to Kath who served us, she was super friendly, very helpful, knowledgeable of the menu, and helped make it a 10/10 experience.

This was truly an amazing find, on a 2 day trip to Edinburgh. Terrific staff, great food and drinks; all authentic, freshly produced Vegand and Vegitarizn Qusine. Dog friendly and so highly recomended...!!!

We had the shared nibbles plate, salad and feta frittata. All food is very tasty, well prepared and it was a perfect meal to share with your other half. This was our first time in a purely vegetarian restaurant and we were impressed.

Lovely inventive cocktails and food - all beautifully presented. However what made it a thoroughly enjoyable experience was the staff team - all highly professional and competent and also warm, friendly and welcoming. The broad smile and welcome from the young girl checking the booking on entry augured well for the evening - as did the courteous, attentive and friendly approach of the 2 young women who served us. The food needs to be top quality and attractive -and it certainly was - but what makes a really memorable and pleasant evening is the high quality of the encounter with the staff - so THANK YOU! We were the last to leave the restaurant after a very busy night and I could see that the staff were tired at the end of a demanding shift - but they were smiling and courteous to the very end. Congratulations on selecting and retaining such high quality staff 🙌 Thank you again for a lovely evening with our young vegan visitors from Australia.

Despite being a vegetarian for many years, I usually don't go to vegetarian restaurants. I often find that vegetarian restaurants aren't doing the most creative stuff with food, and that a *good* restaurant's vegetarian options will usually be a better choice (and encourage them to make more veg dishes). But I'm so glad I made an exception for Henderson's! The cocktails and food were fantastic – creative and flavorful and with a wide range of inspirations, without being too all over the place. It was a nice atmosphere, but also relaxed with our kids. The service was also so friendly. Well worth the visit!

Booked a table for our last night in Edinburgh a nice easy walk from city centre. My Mum is vegan and I am veggie so nice to have a selection of things to pick from on menu as opposed to other menus. We didn't eat all day so we could opt to have sharing starter, mains and desert. Really great food and selection of cocktails and mocktails. Would definitely return again when next in Edinburgh. Staff were helpful in explaining menu and also size of dishes so we didn't over order etc Restaurant got quite busy just after we arrived so would recommend booking. Only point of note was our mains came out before we were done with our starter, we perhaps needed another 10 mins, so next time I would specifically ask for a short break between courses as didn't get to savour the starter, but that's probably personal preference.

Pre theatre dinner with friends. Starter and main course each. All dishes most attractively presented, & very tasty. Coffee and affogato to finish. Good attentive service. Pleased to meet and chat with Barry, owner. He’s the grandson of the original Hendersons owner. We’ll be back. Thank you

Excellent food and service. We will definitely be returning when we are next in Edinburgh. The beetroot pie was beautiful.

We had a wonderful time at Henderson's. I've been loads of times and it's always great food and lovely staff. There is plenty of choice for vegans and vegetarians and it feels really fresh and wholesome. The thing that makes it extraordinary is that the restaurant is dog friendly and the layout of the tables means there are loads of corner seats so your dog can settle in and feel safe, and you don't feel like you're blocking anyone's way. the staff also supplied a water bowl and some homemade dog treats which my pup loved!

Locale e servizio semplici ma molto accoglienti. I cibi sono di grande qualità, con piatti gustosi e al contempo equilibrati. Ho provato l’ insalata di broccoli, il main dish a base di cavolo e frutta secca e come dolce l’’affogato al caffè: preparazioni attente, qualità dei prodotti alta e sapori gustosi e cotture perfette. Bravi bravi bravi

Echt een aanrader als je op niveau wilt eten zonder vlees. Het menu is uitgebreid voldoende, evenals de cocktail en mocktail keuzen.

Parfait. Carte végétarienne délicieuse et variée. De la belle cuisine dans un lieux très bien décoré. Patronne commerçante et aux petits soins. Toute l equipe très agréable malgré le monde. Pensez à réserver. Tout y est fait avec goût.

Absolutely amazing - great service with a smile- staff couldn’t do enough - shame it’s so far from Northampton else we would be back !

Came upon this lovely restaurant by chance. Friendly welcome, nice atmosphere, comfortable seating, efficient & cheerful service. Excellent, imaginative food & drinks list. ( Amazing cocktails!) The food was both sublime and plentiful; delicious nibbles, which arrived without delay, despite being freshly prepared. Main courses and sides were, without exception, delicious. Already looking forward to our next visit!

The mocktails, starters, mains and dessert all were impeccable, as was the service. Comfortable, friendly and relaxed and really excellent food that restores your faith in eating out.

superb mushrooms to start with, powerfully marinated, followed by a heavy winter celeriac dish. the chocolate mousse was all that one would expect.

Absolutely beautiful vegetarian food, we enjoyed it that much we went back the night after. Service and atmosphere also great! The best vegetarian restaurant we have ever gone to.

Best vegetarian restaurant I've been to in years. Fab choice of dishes and not what I can easily cook at home, so it felt like a real treat and food was so so tasty. Staff were lovely, very attentive. Will be going back!

I'm always amazed by the artistry of the team at Hendersons, creating delightful vegan and vegetarian food. I had a lovely evening visiting with friends for my birthday last night. Our server Daisy was so attentive and professional. Thank you all for a great evening!

Excellent. Beautiful food in beautiful vegetarian restaurant. Very tasty good quality food. Thank you!

Just had an amazing dining experience at Henderson's. Last time I was here there were few vegan options and the only gluten free main course was a selection of salads. Much improved this time! The menu is 99% vegan (just go 100% please 😊) and there are amazing gluten free options. I had the buffalo cauliflower wings with ranch dip and the beet bourguignon pie (with mash instead of pastry.... what's not to like)? Hubby had the soup of the day and the roast celeriac. Really lovely bottle of wine, and all their wine is vegan too. Our server was Becky, and she had amazing knowledge of what was suitable for me, being coeliac and was generally absolutely lovely. Keep up the good work, we will definitely be back 💚🌱

This was my second visit for dinner and I think I should point out I am not vegetarian or vegan. Everything about Hendersons is simply excellent. Eating there has certainly widened my horizons. This time I had the gnocchi for my starter and the beet bourguignon pie with green beans and baby carrots. Even now, I cannot believe how rich and juicy the pie was. I hope I will be forgiven for saying that, to me, it had almost a deep meaty flavour. So tasty. One thing I noticed when I looked round the various tables was how colourful the dishes were. Not something I have ever thought about before but it certainly adds to the dining experience. The same can be said for the smiling staff. The two young ladies that waited on the table that I was sharing with a friend were cheerful and very attentive. Overall, Hendersons has got things exactly right. A great dining experience.

Thoroughly enjoyed our time at Henderson's from beginning to end. The staff were friendly and attentive, drinks and food were fantastic. The Lime and Coriander margarita was a welcoming suprise, a great flavour combination. For starters we had the Oyster Mushroom Scallops and Parsnip Coconut...

This was just the most fantastic meal from start to finish. The staff were all really attentive, without being over bearing, the food was out of this world and we can’t wait to return! I think the king oyster mushroom scallops were possibly the nicest...

Simply a 5 out of five for the Restaurant.. The Staff.. The menu.. the food and the cracking location. We booked a table it was ready on arrival.. Great service and fantastic food.. Great work team Henderson..

A very good vegetarian restaurant that looks like a proper restaurant not a hippy cafe! I am not vegetarian but still greatly enjoyed the food and it meant my veggie friends had a proper choice of items not just the standard offer. Well worth a...

Henderson’s is a wonderful experience in every way. We both thought it was the best vegan/vegetarian restaurant we have ever been to. The food was perfect, inventive, delicious and beautifully presented. We savored every bite. The wait staff could not have been nicer or more...

Four of us had supper last night and really enjoyed it, we all had different things and really enjoyed it ….. there was only one thing that one of our party didn’t care for but when discussed with our waitress it could not have been...

Fantastic experience from start to finish at this vegetarian restaurant. Wonderful staff providing great service and serving the best tasting veggie food to pass my lips. Perfect!

What a wonderful restaurant, in every respect. There was nothing about the experience of dining there thet I did not enjoy. Fantastic, attentive service, beautifully presented and tasting food, and a generally very agreeable place to be. I'd be a regular if I was local!

Cuisine inventive et délicieuse qui vous fait oublier que vous déjeunez végétarien ( la mayonnaise est particulièrement indétectable !) Service souriant et efficace Ambiance conviviale Un merci particulier à la dame d’origine italienne qui nous a servies ma fille étudiante à Edinburgh et moi

First visit to the ‘new’ Henderson’s after years of visits to the old one. We were not disappointed. Great space, great staff and really good food. We shall be back again soon.

We had an early dinner at Henderson's after a day of sightseeing. Were greeted by lovely friendly and welcoming staff. Our waitress was extremely knowledgeable. Did not get her name but think she was American. Fabulous menu! We shared the black bean & coconut pate...

Awesome food. A true delight for the taste buds. Very friendly. Truly special meal. This is our first time in Edinburgh and we are glad we had lunch here in to see a place to remember

Probably one of my favourite restaurants, this delightful joint shows how amazing, varied and delicious, good vegetarian food can be. The decor is sublime, and the service is friendly.

One of the worst meals I have ever had. Unless you are a vegan student on a budget, avoid. The service was pleasant.

I will start by saying I’m not a vegetarian but I love veggie-heavy meals so my husband and I gave this a try during our trip. We were blown away by the flavours, execution, and service we received. Each and every dish was creative and...

Great restaurant for vegetarians good potion sizes on the more expensive side but good choice and atmosphere- even for non vegetarians! We bought our Christmas dinner from here too and it was delicious

You don't expect to come to the Home of Haggis for great vegetarian food, but Henderson surprises. Delicious choices, and great service. Go!!

Outstanding food and a great variety of options available. All of the staff were exceptional and extremely friendly. Would absolutely recommend a visit.

Wow! What a find! I’m a meat eater and I absolutely loved this place. Had dinner here with a gluten free friend and a vegan friend. We literally couldn’t decide what to have the menu was so good. Starter, main and cocktails were all incredible....

Such a gorgeous restaurant! Such a stylish space. The staff were incredibly attentive and were so keen to make us feel welcome. The only drawback was the food itself, which feels wrong to say because MOST of what we ate was delicious. The spicy corn...

We had an early-evening activity so needed a meal mid-afternoon. Hendersons gladly took a booking for 3:15pm and despite the unusual hour we received gracious and friendly service. We especially recommend the beetroot and bean burger, which was served on a brioche bun with fresh...

This is one of my fave places in Edinburgh for great food, service that is so friendly and brilliant range of drinks/cocktails. Even for non-vegetarians the flavours and food are so good that you’d easily forget about meat/fish. The puddings always finish off the meal...

Such a disappointment. Firstly the restaurant was cold, very cold and the toilets were Baltic. There was only one hot starter. My main course was good but my friend’s was uninspired. We skipped dessert - all cold. It took a while to get our bill...

Popped in for a quick lunch. Staff were lovely as soon as we entered which is always a good start. The menu has plenty options. The food was absolutely superb. We had haggis dish and the beetroot burger. Fantastic flavours. Unfortunately we could only stay...

This is a lovely restaurant to be in. Everything appears to have been thought about. The decor is really attractive and enjoyable. The staff are pleasant and helpful and the food is amazing. It isn't just standard veggie fare. This is well thought through original...

We stumbled across Henderson’s on Hanover St a few years ago and always dreamed about going back - then they announced they were closing 😥 we were devastated! Then came a new message - we are reopening! So when we decided Edinburgh was calling the...

I had my third visit to Henderson’s last night, and it was glorious. It has become one of my favourite restaurants to visit in Edinburgh as it satisfies at so many levels. Visually, the restaurant is soothing to the senses with natural tones and textures...

Fantastic food & service... we felt utterly spoiled and we had a truly memorable evening. Thoroughly recommend!

Visited with my partner for her birthday the week before Christmas. Absolutely delicious food and great service by the waiting staff. We both enjoyed the vegetarian haggis which was both surprising and delightful. Would definitely visit again.

As a vegetarian it‘s not often I can go somewhere fancy & have a choice of more than one or two items on the menu. Everything sounded delicious and I struggled to choose but went with the smoked aubergine and lentil ragu with polenta -...

We were looking for somewhere local to get a bite to eat after coming up from ayrshire. This was close to the hotel and as partner was veggie decided to give it a try. It's a shame people badge this as a veggie restaurant as...

Vegetarian only, with good variation on menu. Good taste, fair price, nice service. Very nice restaurant. Book in advance.

Out for a birthday lunch with non vegetarians. I’ve here eaten in the evening before and was very impressed with the menu and quality then. But this lunchtime experience was poor. The serving staff were lovely but service was very slow; we waited 45 minutes...

This is the best vegetarian restaurant we have ever visited, anywhere. We enjoyed it so much we went back the next day. Relaxed atmosphere, attentive but not intrusive table staff, interesting but subdued background music, good value. Good choice of dishes and drinks. Situated close...

Very good place to eat vegetarian or vegan food. On Bruntsfield Road, near Morningside, nice and cozy place, well presented, good and healthy food. Nice atmosphere, friendly staff, good for private parties too. Recommended!!!

A friend booked this restaurant for our group of 6 even though I’m the only vegetarian amongst us. We were leaving after a few days in Edinburgh so we wanted a decent lunch before we flew home to London. Myself and the group absolutely loved...

As a longstanding fan of the old Henderson’s I was thrilled to discover this new place has opened. A bit more upmarket than the previous place. Every bit as good! Welcome and overall service excellent! Food very good and a nice choice. Only slight niggle...

Hendersons answers the question, "What if a restaurant offering vegetarian and vegan fare was run entirely by the descendants of Mary Poppins?" Our cocktails: perfect. The restaurant interior: perfect. Staff: perfect. Our starter, mains, and desserts: perfect. We could not have asked for a better...

We first visited Hendersons some four decades ago. In its new location the brand has lost none of its magic. We received a warmest welcome from Clara, thank you! The vibe is attractive, decor non-emphatic and play-list well-chosen. The menu contains several deliciously intriguing and...

My wife and I visited for her birthday and our anniversary. As a non vegetarian self confesed meaty I wasn't sure what to expect. I was pleasantly surprised the food was amazing I had the hertige tomatoes they were beautiful i realy loved the goats...

Just had dinner here and it was delicious. Service was so warm and friendly and very attentive. The space is charming. And the food is amazing. Do not miss the corn brulee appetizer or the butternut squash risotto. Those were especially good. Nice drink menu,...

We walked in speculatively on a Saturday evening and they pulled out all the stops to squeeze us in for a table of three. We hadn't heard of Hendersons but were intrigued by the lovely choices on the menu. Cocktail menu was also unusual, the...

We were thrilled to hear that Hendersons had been revived, as we visit Edinburgh every year and did visit the old place before it folded. We arrived super early but the staff were unfazed and showed us to our table. We went for all three...

+ Brilliant vegetarian food + Good variety of food choices + Great drinks selection + Nice service + Good portion sizes + Very nice aesthetic - A bit pricy but was worth it

Two of us went here for lunch on Wednesday 24th August. Our table wasn’t available when we arrived but the staff dealt with the situation perfectly. I am not vegetarian but my other half is. The food was simple delicious. Portions are very generous and...

We ate twice here last week, one lunch, one supper. Nothing but high praise for the staff, ambience, music… oh and food/wine. The restaurant is very popular with discerning local folk as well as Fringe goers like us. Keep up the great work. You’re a...

Many thanks to our friendly and considerate waitress. A delicious aubergine dish and then lovely chocolate mousse .

Like many others, we are long time (dating back to the 60’s!) diners at Hendersons. So sad when Hanover Street closed, but on a visit to Edinburgh we discovered what a great reincarnation has arrived in Bruntsfield. Excellent welcome, super well-paced service, same great, tasty...

Had a delightful dinner at Henderson's - first time since they opened in Bruntsfield, but it won't be the last! Everything we had was delicious: the smoked aubergine curry was particularly tasty. Very clear and accomodating of dietary requirements, too. I was able to have...

This was excellent vegetarian/vegan food from a strong menu. We chose Henderson haggis and the miso glazed aubergine for a late lunch. Both were outstanding, prepared and presented with obvious care. Service was prompt and very friendly. TOTALLY recommend Hendersons.

Chose Hendersons for an after graduation ceremony meal for a group of mixed dairy free and vegetarian eaters. We really liked the menu which isn’t extensive but offers a good range of choice through different combinations of salads, nibbles, sides and main courses and has...

As someone who was a regular at the 'original' Hendersons for years, it was on a list of 'memory lane' visits when we returned for a holiday after ten years away. It came as a disappointment that it was no longer there but we were...

Delightful lunch at the new Hendersons. Contemporary feel and excellent contemporary food. Especially liked the Jack fruit and seaweed cake, served with a poached egg, and the presentation of the haggis

Excellent food and service. Would definitely recommend. Perfect for after the theatre which is just down the road.

I was really excited to visit Henderson’s during my trip to Edinburgh and I was not disappointed. Food was delicious and the service was good. Will defiantly be visiting again if I return to Edinburgh.

Superb staff, delicious food and a very special evening! Came here for a surprise 30th birthday meal for my partner as a group of 10 - Barrie, Carla, Laura and the rest of the team were really lovely and had been incredibly responsive and attentive...

Surprised and very pleased to find Henderson's in it's new home at Bruntsfield. Very friendly staff, good menu, excellent cocktails. Although we had not booked we were welcomed and soon furnished with drinks and a menu. Plenty to choose from and all very tempting. Chose...

Wow. The new Henderson’s is a total upgrade from the previous restaurant - in food, decor and service. The restaurant is decorated so beautifully and organically, it’s a really lovely environment to be in. The menu is well created, lots of diverse choices. The service...

Really wanted to love the new Henderson’s in Bruntsfield, but lovely team and service couldn’t make up for the so-so food. Imaginative dishes sounded tempting, but were poorly executed. Soggy chips, inedibly hard broccoli salad and dense, dry and tasteless brownie (or similar) accompaniment to...

We used to visit Henderson’s in their old location in Edinburgh regularly and this was our first trip here. The restaurant was very pleasant, meal choice was a bit reduced and a bit more expensive. Food was ok, staff seemed to be very pleasant. I...