5 great plant-based restaurants in Edinburgh

Our TipLists suggest the places worth knowing about in different themes, categories and locations. This month, we’ve been pounding the streets to find the best plant-based spots in Edinburgh

Antojitos Cantina

Paradise Palms, 41 Lothian Street
From the Antojitos team, this is very much a hands-on experience as you tuck into tacos, quesadillas and other Mexican classics on a 100% plant-based and nut-free adventure. Credible meat substitutes really work, while taco wins include soya carnitas with a chilli-citrus ping.

Hendersons

7–13 Barclay Place
Veggie with excellent vegan choices, this family-run spot has changed location and passed through the generations since 1962. Wildflower-speckled dishes of salt-baked celeriac and foraged mushroom risotto don’t just look the part; they prove natural plant-based trumps faux-meat menus any day.

Nón Việt Vegan

23a Brougham Place
Nón Viet is fully vegan, but each flavour pairing and meat substitute has been so well considered that it can be hard to notice. Summer rolls are light and refreshing, while warming curries and noodle bowls are filling and flavoursome. For lunch, there’s a great selection of banh mi.

Sora Diana

19–21 Causewayside
Special occasion-appropriate Sora Diana is split into three dining areas, with comfy seats and plenty of natural daylight. It’s Italian with clear Roman leanings: carbonara and cacio e pepe are all present and correct alongside pinsa (Rome’s oval version of pizza).

Soul Vegan

46 West Richmond Street
With links to the beloved Kampong Ah Lee, this wee vegan Malaysian is picture-perfect, with attentive staff and a street-food slanted menu that leans towards deeply comforting, homely dishes. Popular with the city’s student population, this is a place to fill up for a reasonable price, while receiving a cuddle in plant-based bowl-form.

This article was written in partnership with Hendrick's Gin.