Top 20 Best Vegan Restaurants in Edinburgh, Scotland (2024)

Are you looking for vegan restaurants in Edinburgh? Here’s our vegan guide to all the best vegan restaurants and vegan cafes in Edinburgh! From vegan pizza to vegan cupcakes and a variety of amazing cuisines, we’re excited to show you the best vegan-friendly restaurants in Edinburgh. So here’s the perfect guide if you’re a vegan in Edinburgh!

Being a vegan in Edinburgh is amazing! There are many vegan restaurants in Edinburgh and to be honest, if you’re visiting on a short trip, it’s going to be hard to choose which places to choose!

With different cuisines all around the city offering the best vegan food, there’s something new for every day of the week.

If this is your first time visiting the UK as a vegan, you’re in for a treat! Over the last few years, vegan food has become very popular and it’s hard to walk into a restaurant and not find something to eat.

More and more vegan restaurants open every year, which is always a great sign if you’re a vegan in Edinburgh!

In this vegan restaurants in Edinburgh guide – we’ve included both fully vegan and mixed restaurants in our list as we believe that some places try their best to be inclusive of vegans without wanting to lose their non-vegan customers.

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There are many amazing spots on this list, so grab up your Google Maps or pen and paper and write down these vegan restaurants in Edinburgh, or of course, you can always come back to this article!

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Note: We try our best to keep these vegan guides updated, however, some restaurants may change opening times or may be closed on the day of your visit. We apologize if this happens.

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Best Vegan Restaurants in Edinburgh

So now we can get into the best vegan restaurants in Edinburgh and also vegan-friendly restaurants! Here’s our selection of places you need to know about if you’re taking a trip to the Scottish capital!

Sora Lella

Vegan Italian Roman Restaurant

We’re starting our vegan restaurants in Edinburgh guide with one of our favourite places! Sora Lella is a fully vegan Italian restaurant with delicious fresh pasta and amazing pizza. The atmosphere is so cosy and the food is top quality. Check out their website to find the menu.

We highly recommend the Amatriciana Calzone, Gnocchi Salsiccia e Crema Tartufata and all of the pizzas!

• Currently, open Tue – Sun from 12:30 pm – 10 pm (Closed Mondays)
• Find the location here – Sorra Lella Location

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Sen Viet Vegan

Vegan Vietnamese Restaurant

In 2022 Sen Viet transitioned to be a fully vegan Vietnamese restaurant and if you’re a vegan in Edinburgh, this is amazing news! They also have a London restaurant with amazing reviews. As vegan Vietnamese restaurants are pretty rare, it feels like a luxury to pick anything from the menu. Check Sen Viet’s website for the full menu!

We highly recommend the Tofu Coconut Curry, Tofu Summer Rolls and any of their Pho’s!

• Currently, open all week from 12 pm – 3 pm & 5 pm – 10 pm
• Find the location here – Sen Viet Location

Seeds for the Soul

Vegan Restaurant

Seeds for the Soul is a must-visit if you’re looking for vegan restaurants in Edinburgh. They serve breakfast, lunch and dinner with a variety of choices! The team are excited to show Edinburgh just how delicious vegan food can be. Check out their menu on their website!

We highly recommend the Vegan Benny, Nourish Bowl & Savoury Pancakes!

• Currently, open all week from 10 am – 10 pm!
• Find the location here – Seeds for the Soul Location

Nova Pizza

Vegan Italian Restaurant

Nova Pizza is owned by the same owner as Sora Lella which means the food is also of amazing quality. The prices are slightly higher than Sora Lella, but this vegan restaurant has so many high reviews, it must be worth it! Head over to Nova Pizza’s website to explore the menu!

We highly recommend the Quattro Stagioni Pizza, Lasagne Al Ragu & Cacciatora Pizza.

• Currently, open on weekdays from 5 pm–9:30 pm & weekends 12:30 pm – 9:30 pm (Closed Tuesdays)
• Find the location here – Nova Pizza Location

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Soul Vegan

Vegan Malaysian Restaurant

Another one of Edinburgh’s unique vegan restaurants is Soul Vegan, a fully Malaysian vegan restaurant in Edinburgh. Soul Vegan is in a beautiful building in the heart of Edinburgh with a lovely atmosphere. The food here is delicious and the Laksa is one of their signature dishes. Browse their website & menu here!

We highly recommend the Laksa, Mushroom Rendang & Salt and Pepper Chips!

• Currently, open Tue – Sun from 12 pm – 3 pm, 5 pm – 10 pm (Closed Mondays)
• Find the location here – Soul Vegan Location

Antojitos

Vegan Mexican Restaurant

Antojitos serve tasty vegan food in Edinburgh! They’re actually the first vegan Mexican restaurant in Scotland and also have a spot in Glasgow. On a Saturday we popped by midday and found a market inside the restaurant which is a great way to multi-use the space. Here’s the website and menu!

We highly recommend the Seitan Barbacoa Quesadilla, Shredded Chick’n Tacos & Loaded Nachos

• Currently, open all week from 1 pm-9 pm 
• Find the location here – Antojitos Location

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Rabbit Food @ Meadows Tap

Vegan Junk Food (yum!)

Rabbit Food serves incredible plant-based junk food at the popular bar – Meadows Tap. From burgers to fries and shakes, it’s the dream place for comfort food or snacks to go with drinks! Here’s their Facebook!

We highly recommend the Macaro-nae Cheez, Dirty Fries & Ice Cream Shakes

• Currently, open Tue – Sun from 4 pm – 11 pm (9 pm for food) (Closed Monday)
• Find the location here – Meadows Tap Location

Holy Cow

Vegan Restaurant with a variety of cuisine

Holy Cow serve an amazing vegan menu for breakfast, lunch and dinner! The food is healthy, organic and extremely tasty! If you love finding vegan restaurants in Edinburgh with breakfast and brunch options, Holy Cow might be the place for you! Check out their website & menu.

We highly recommend the Biscoff Fluffy Pancakes, Haggis Bon Bons and the Muu Burgers!

• Currently, open all week from 12 pm – 10 pm
• Find the location here – Holy Cow Location

FacePlant Foods

Vegan Grilled Cheeze Sandwiches (yum!)

If you love Grilled Cheez sandwiches then FacePlant Foods is the place for you. With many beautiful flavours, you’ll be stuck for choice. They’re located a little out of Edinburgh centre but definitely worth a spot on your vegan Edinburgh restaurants guide. Here’s their website and menu!

We highly recommend the Vegan Tuna Melt, Kimcheeze, Hawaiin & Haggis Melt Sandwich

• Currently, open Thur– Sun from 11 am – 4 pm (Closed Monday to Wednesday)
• Find the location here – FacePlant Foods Location

Pulse

Vegan International Cuisine in Edinburgh

Tucked downside a side street next to St John’s Church is Pulse. They serve a variety of cuisines inspired by places all over the world. They focus on healthy, low-sugar meals and believe that plant-based food is the way forward!

We recommend the Bean Stew, Soup of the day and banana bread!

• Currently, open Thur– Sun from 12 pm – 5 pm & 8pm on Friday & Saturday (Closed Monday to Wednesday)
• Find the location here – Pulse Location

More Vegan Restaurants in Edinburgh

Some more vegan restaurants in Edinburgh have popped up since we last visited! We’ll include them below if you want to check them out during your trip.

• Curran Geal – find their location here.
• Zero Waste Hub – find their location here.
• The Sly Fox – find their location here.
  

Vegetarian Restaurants in Edinburgh

As well as an amazing selection of vegan restaurants in Edinburgh, there are many vegetarian restaurants serving some tasty vegan dishes. Here’s a few to add to your Edinburgh vegan list!

Lucky Pig @ Paradise Palms

Vegetarian American Restaurant

Lucky Pig is located inside the funky Paradise Palms! Their menu is fully vegan although they offer the option of a vegetarian version. The food is incredible and once you’ve seen their menu which you can find on their website you’ll want to add this to your vegan restaurants in Edinburgh list!

We highly recommend the Philly Cheesesteak Fries, BBQ Brisket Burger & Southern Fried Seitan

• Currently, open all week from 1 pm-10 pm Mon-Thur & 4 pm-10 pm Fri-Sun
• Find the location here – Paradise Palms Location

Kalpna

Vegetarian Indian Restaurant

Indian cuisine is one of the best cuisines for vegans in Edinburgh and Kalpa has a delicious menu full of vegan options. The restaurant is beautifully designed and it’s right in the heart of Edinburgh next to the Old Town. Here’s their website and menu!

We highly recommend the Vegan Thaali, Dum Aloo Gobi & Dosas!

• Currently, open all week from 12 pm – 2 pm & 5:30 pm – 10 pm
• Find the location here – Kalpna Location

More Vegetarian Restaurants in Edinburgh:

• Henderson’s – find the menu here & location here!
• GogoBeets – here’s their Facebook & location here!
• David Bann – here’s their menu & location here!
• Santosa Café & Wellness Centre – here’s their website & location here!

Vegan cafes in Edinburgh

We can’t write a vegan restaurants in Edinburgh guide without mentioning the amazing vegan cafes in the city. Here’s a few you vegan cafes you have to try whilst exploring Edinburgh as a vegan!

Black Rabbit

Vegan Cafe

Black Rabbit are known for their amazing cruffins and after trying a Cheez cruffin we totally understand the hype! They’re delicious and so unique – we wish we had bought more for our journey back to London. They also serve amazing sandwiches on fresh bread and they have a small vegan shop selling all sorts of products! Here’s their website and sandwich menu! (note – no seating)

We highly recommend the Cheez Cruffn, Cinnamon Bun & Vegan Salmon & Cream Cheez Bagel

• Currently, open Tue–Sun from 10 am–4 pm (Closed Mondays)
• Find the location here – Black Rabbit Location

Chapter One Coffee

Vegan Cafe

Another fully vegan cafe in Edinburgh is Chapter One. They serve breakfasts, cakes and a range of drinks in their super cosy for anyone to enjoy! Browse their website here!

We highly recommend the Vegan Cinnamon Bun, Full Breakfast, all the cakes!

• Currently, open all week from 9 am – 5 pm
• Find the location here – Chapter One Coffee Location

Considerit

Vegan Cafe & Bakery

Considerit is another vegan cafe in Edinburgh and they specialise in doughnuts, artisan chocolate & ice cream! Their flavours are incredible and they feel so luxurious! It’s best to check the menu through Google Maps but here’s their website too!

We highly recommend the Hazelnut Praline Doughnut, Biscoff Shake & Classic Cinnamon Sugar Donut

• Currently, open Wed-Sun from 9:30 am – 4 pm (Closed Monday & Tuesday)
• Find the location here – Considerit Location

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Vegetarian Cafes in Edinburgh

Here’s a few vegetarian cafes in Edinburgh for you to add to your vegan friendly restaurants in Edinburgh list!

The Pavilion Café

Vegetarian Cafe and Deli

In the beautiful Meadows of Edinburgh, there’s a small vegetarian cafe serving treats and drinks! For vegans in Edinburgh, they serve – vegan ice cream, vegan pizza and many drinks with plant milk! The menu may change depending on the season.

• Currently, open all week from 10 am – 6 pm
• Find the location here – The Pavilion Cafe Location

More vegetarian cafe’s in Edinburgh:

• Love Peace & Coffee

Vegan-Friendly Restaurants in Edinburgh

If we mentioned every restaurant in Edinburgh that has vegan options, this list would be huge! So here’s two vegan friendly restaurants in Edinburgh that we visited whilst exploring the city and we recommend both!

Maki & Ramen

Japanese Restaurant with vegan options

We spoke with the lovely manager about vegan options and were so excited to find out the pumpkin katsu curry was vegan! They also have a page of vegan ramen labelled on the menu and some sushi too! Although it’s not a vegan restaurant in Edinburgh, we think it deserves a spot on this list. Check out their menu & website!

We highly recommend the Pumpkin Katsu Curry, Vegan Miso Ramen & Vegan Tonkotsu Ramen!

• Currently, open all week from 11:30 am–3 pm & 5–9:30 pm
• Find one of the locations here – Maki & Ramen Location 

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Wanderlust Cafe and Bistro

Breakfast, Brunch & Lunch

This highly-rated cafe and bistro have amazing vegan options with a full vegan menu, so it’s worth a visit if you’re looking for brunch in Edinburgh! There’s a very cool atmosphere and they have so many vegan crepes to try!

We highly recommend the Full Vegan Breakfast, Savoury Breakfast Waffles & Crepes!

• Currently, open all week from 9 am – 5 pm
• Find the location here – Wanderlust Location

Highstreet Restaurants with Vegan-Friendly Options

• Wagamama
• Brewdog
• Yo! Sushi
• Pizza Express
• Bella Italia
• & More!

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Vegan snacks in Edinburgh

It’s pretty easy to find vegan snacks in Edinburgh and anywhere in the UK. If you visit any Greggs, Pret, Cafe Nero or Costa, you’ll definitely find plant-based drinks and vegan cakes or sandwiches these days!

Shopping in supermarkets is one of the best ways to find vegan snacks and is also budget-friendly to make room for trying amazing vegan restaurants in Edinburgh.
Here’s a breakdown of the supermarkets in Scotland:

Sainsbury’s – lots of vegan food including ready-made sandwiches and wraps in meal deals.

Tesco – also a great place for to-go food such as sandwiches and wraps!

Lidl – similar to Aldi, this is the cheapest supermarket to find basic groceries such as fruit, veg and bread and nuts. There’s not much vegan to-go food in here other than fresh produce!

Aldi – similar to Lidl, this is one of the cheapest supermarkets in the UK and they have a great range of vegan products!

Waitrose – slightly more expensive than other supermarkets, Waitrose has a few vegan products spread out around the store.

M&S – Marks and Spencers is a great supermarket for vegan products although it’s slightly more expensive than Sainsbury’s and Tesco. They have lots of vegan to-go options!

Asda – a little out of the centre is Asda, another budget-friendly shop serving a range of vegan products

Morrisons – A little out of the centre, but has a few vegan products to try!

Personally, Lidl, Aldi and Tesco are our go-to supermarkets in Edinburgh. Tesco Express and Sainsbury’s Locals can be found all around the city with quick options such as sandwiches or soups if you want to cook in your accommodation.

Also if you’re in Edinburgh on a Saturday check out the Farmers Market for Vegan Haggis Rolls!

Where to stay in Edinburgh

We recommend staying near Old Town for a trip to Edinburgh.

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What to pack for your trip searching for vegan restaurants in Edinburgh

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• Stainless Steel Water Bottle – Perfect for a trip to Edinburgh!
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Things to do in Edinburgh

We’ve created the perfect 3 day Edinburgh itinerary if you need help planning your trip!

• Edinburgh Castle – buy tickets here for a guided tour!
• Sunset at Calton Hill
• The Vennel Steps
• Go on a Harry Potter Magical Guided Walking Tour!
• Hike Arthurs Seat

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Planning your vegan in Edinburgh trip

Here are some helpful links to plan your Edinburgh trip whilst looking for the best vegan restaurants in Edinburgh:

• Check for any public holidays on your date of visit (Find out when the public holidays are)!
• Book your flights – check Skyscanner prices here!
• Get Travel Insurance – Find your travel insurance here with SafetyWing!
• Book your accommodation on Hostelworld here or on Booking.com here!

Is Edinburgh good for vegans?

Yes! Edinburgh is an amazing city for vegans. There’s vegan restaurants and cafes all over the city and many vegan options in most of the restaurants. Whether you’re living in Edinburgh or on a weekend break, you’ll have plenty of choices!

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That’s the end of our Top 20 Best Vegan Restaurants in Edinburgh, Scotland (2024)! Enjoy all the best vegan food in Edinburgh, Scotland and if you need any more help planning – send us a message on Instagram (@thesunrisedreamers) or leave a comment below!

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