๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ‘งโ€๐Ÿ‘ฆ Family-Friendly Vegan Restaurants in Edinburgh (2026)

16 restaurants 1 vegetarian

Taking the family out for vegan food in Edinburgh, United Kingdom? These family-friendly restaurants serve plant-based dishes that even the pickiest eaters will love. Casual vibes, kid-approved menus, and tasty food for everyone.

Last updated: May 2026

#1

Pakora Bar

Vegan-friendlyIndian$
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๐Ÿ“ 72 Nicolson Street, Edinburgh EH8 9DT

Beloved Indian street-food counter on Nicolson Street frying crispy pakoras in dozens of flavours, with vegan-friendly batters and a range o…

#2

Chaiiwala Edinburgh

Vegan-friendlyIndian$
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๐Ÿ“ 31 Nicolson Street, Edinburgh EH8 9BX

Colourful Indian street-food chain in Edinburgh serving karak chai, masala chips, and vegan-friendly daal with roti at budget-friendly price…

#3

Cowan and Sons

Vegan-friendlyCafe$$
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๐Ÿ“ 14 North West Circus Place, Stockbridge, Edinburgh EH3 6SX

Community-focused Stockbridge cafe with vintage furniture and a play corner for children, serving vegan soups, salads, and freshly baked pla…

#4

Edinburgh Street Food

Vegan-friendlyFood Hall$
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๐Ÿ“ Omni Centre, Greenside Place, Edinburgh EH1 3AU

Indoor food hall at the Omni Centre bringing together diverse street-food vendors with rotating vegan stalls offering everything from loaded…

#5

Illegal Jack's

Vegan-friendlyMexican$
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๐Ÿ“ 75 Lothian Street, Edinburgh EH1 1HB

Fast-casual Mexican joint on Lothian Street popular with students for customisable burritos and quesadillas with plant-based protein and fre…

#6

Knight's Kitchen

Vegan-friendlyAfrican$
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๐Ÿ“ 291 Leith Walk, Edinburgh EH6 8SA

Small Leith Walk kitchen run by a Jamaican-Scottish family, offering African and Caribbean vegan stews, jerk plantain, and rice and peas at …

#7

La Favorita

Vegan-friendlyPizza$$
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๐Ÿ“ 325-331 Leith Walk, Edinburgh EH6 8SA

Busy family Italian on Leith Walk with a wood-fired pizza oven, offering vegan margherita and ortolana pizzas with proper charred crusts and…

#8

Lagunitas Taproom

Vegan-friendlyBar & Restaurant$$
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๐Ÿ“ 8 Easter Road, Edinburgh EH7 5RG

Spacious craft-beer taproom near Easter Road pouring West Coast IPAs alongside vegan-friendly street-food-style plates, nachos, and loaded b…

#9

Naan King

Vegan-friendlyIndian$
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๐Ÿ“ 20 Broughton Street, Edinburgh EH1 3RH

Small family-run Indian takeaway on Broughton Street baking fresh naan and offering generous vegetable biryani and chickpea curry ideal for …

#10

Nile Valley Cafe

Vegan-friendlyMiddle Eastern$
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๐Ÿ“ 6 Chapel Street, Edinburgh EH8 9AY

Family-run Sudanese and Egyptian cafe on Chapel Street offering falafel wraps, ful medames, and vegan-friendly mezze at wallet-friendly pric…

#11

Pierinos

Vegan-friendlyItalian$$
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๐Ÿ“ 48 Easter Road, Edinburgh EH7 5RG

Family-run Italian chip shop and cafe on Easter Road since 1972, serving deep-fried pizza, pasta, and a range of vegan-friendly vegetable di…

#12

S. Luca

Vegan-friendlyDessert$
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๐Ÿ“ 16 Morningside Road, Edinburgh EH10 4DA

Family-owned Italian ice cream parlour on Morningside Road since 1908, now offering creamy coconut and soya-based vegan gelato alongside tra…

#13

The Baked Potato Shop

VegetarianBritish$
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๐Ÿ“ 56 Cockburn Street, Edinburgh EH1 1PB

Tiny vegetarian takeaway on Cockburn Street famous for enormous baked potatoes with creative fillings, a budget-friendly Old Town institutio…

#14

Nando's Old Town

Vegan-friendlyPortuguese$$
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๐Ÿ“ 68 South Bridge, Edinburgh EH1 1LS

South African peri-peri chain with dedicated plant-based options including the Great Pretender burger and spiced rice, located near the univ…

#15

Superico

Vegan-friendlyAmerican$$
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๐Ÿ“ 23 Castle Street, Edinburgh EH2 3DN

Casual Castle Street spot serving burgers and burritos, with a Beyond Meat vegan burger, loaded vegan nachos, and dairy-free shakes on the s…

#16

TGI Fridays Edinburgh

Vegan-friendlyAmerican$$
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๐Ÿ“ Omni Centre, Greenside Place, Edinburgh EH1 3AA

American casual-dining chain with a dedicated plant-based section featuring Beyond Meat burgers, vegan wings, and loaded potato skins at the…

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