๐Ÿ•ฏ๏ธ Vegan Date Night Restaurants in Edinburgh (2026)

14 restaurants 1 fully vegan 3 vegetarian

Planning a vegan date night in Edinburgh, United Kingdom? These restaurants combine incredible plant-based food with romantic ambiance โ€” perfect for a memorable evening out. From upscale tasting menus to cozy candlelit bistros, here are the best vegan date night spots.

Last updated: May 2026

#1

David Bann

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๐Ÿ“ 56-58 St Mary's St, Edinburgh EH1 1SX

Edinburgh's finest vegetarian restaurant since 2002 โ€” innovative international dishes in an elegant Old Town setting.

#2

Sora Diana

VeganItalian$$$
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๐Ÿ“ 17 Causewayside, Edinburgh EH9 1QF

Stylish sister restaurant to Sora Lella on Causewayside, serving refined vegan Italian cuisine with creative cocktails in a candlelit evenin…

#3

Paradise Palms

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๐Ÿ“ 41 Lothian Street, Edinburgh EH1 1HB

Tropical-themed vegetarian diner on Lothian Street serving southern-fried seitan, loaded burgers, and craft cocktails beneath palm-print wal…

#4

The Lookout by Gardener's Cottage

Vegan-friendlyBritish$$$
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๐Ÿ“ Calton Hill, Edinburgh EH7 5AA

Stunning Calton Hill restaurant with floor-to-ceiling glass walls and panoramic city views, offering an elegant multi-course vegan tasting m…

#5

Cafe St Honore

Vegan-friendlyFrench$$$
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๐Ÿ“ 34 North West Thistle Street Lane, Edinburgh EH2 1EA

Intimate French bistro hidden in a New Town lane, sourcing produce from Scottish farms and offering a thoughtful vegan tasting menu alongsid…

#6

Contini George Street

Vegan-friendlyItalian$$$
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๐Ÿ“ 103 George Street, Edinburgh EH2 3ES

Elegant Italian restaurant on George Street using Scottish ingredients in classic dishes, with dedicated vegan pasta, risotto, and antipasti…

#7

Harajuku Kitchen

Vegan-friendlyJapanese$$
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๐Ÿ“ 10 Gillespie Place, Edinburgh EH10 4HS

Intimate Japanese restaurant on Gillespie Place with a robata grill, offering vegan ramen, agedashi tofu, and vegetable tempura in an authen…

#8

Hemma

Vegan-friendlyScandinavian$$
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๐Ÿ“ 71 Holyrood Road, Edinburgh EH8 8AU

Swedish-inspired bar on Holyrood Road with booth seating and candlelight, offering vegan burgers, sweet-potato fries, and a weekend brunch w…

#9

Henderson's Bistro

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๐Ÿ“ 25 Thistle Street, Edinburgh EH2 1DX

Intimate Thistle Street offshoot of Edinburgh's legendary vegetarian institution, offering bistro-style dining with organic wines and rich p…

#10

The Compass Bar

Vegan-friendlyPizza$$
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๐Ÿ“ 44 Queen Charlotte Street, Leith, Edinburgh EH6 7EX

Neighbourhood pizza and cocktail bar on Queen Charlotte Street in Leith serving hand-tossed vegan pizzas with house-made cashew cheese and s…

#11

The Devil's Advocate

Vegan-friendlyBar & Restaurant$$$
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๐Ÿ“ 9 Advocates Close, Royal Mile, Edinburgh EH1 1ND

Hidden cocktail bar and restaurant down Advocates Close off the Royal Mile, with a refined menu that includes elegant vegan mains and season…

#12

The Salisbury Arms

Vegan-friendlyPub$$
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๐Ÿ“ 58 Dalkeith Road, Edinburgh EH16 5AD

Refined Southside gastropub on Dalkeith Road with a regularly updated vegan section including roasted cauliflower steak, wild mushroom risot…

#13

The Shore

Vegan-friendlySeafood$$$
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๐Ÿ“ 3 Shore, Leith, Edinburgh EH6 6QW

Upscale waterfront restaurant at the foot of Leith's Shore, mainly seafood-focused but offering a well-composed vegan tasting menu with seas…

#14

Lucky Liquor

Vegan-friendlyBar & Restaurant$$
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๐Ÿ“ 39a Queen Street, Edinburgh EH2 3NH

Compact Queen Street cocktail bar with creative drinks and a small but solid menu of vegan bar snacks including loaded sweet-potato fries an…

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