David Bann is a vegetarian and vegan restaurant on St Mary’s Street, just off Edinburgh’s Royal Mile. The minimalist dining room remains welcoming rather than severe and accommodates relaxed lunches, dates, family occasions and business dinners. Food is served from midday every day, with bookings and walk ins both accepted when space allows.
The seasonally changing menu combines Scottish tradition with ideas drawn from cuisines around the world. Vegetables, grains, pulses, cheese and carefully made sauces are treated as the centre of each plate rather than substitutes for meat. Diners can choose from an à la carte menu or a shorter set lunch, while larger groups have their own set menu option.
Vegetarian cooking is the foundation and vegan choices are integrated throughout the offer. Starters, main courses and homemade desserts allow a complete meal, with flavours moving between comforting familiar combinations and more global spices and techniques. Guests with allergies or other dietary needs should confirm the current recipe and kitchen arrangements before ordering.
Scottish vegan beers, cider, wine, cocktails and alcohol free drinks provide a varied accompaniment to the food. Vegan and organic wines are represented, and guest beers and whiskies add a local note. David Bann’s strength is its ability to make vegetable led dining feel generous and occasion worthy without losing the ease of an all day neighbourhood restaurant.
Address: 56–58 St Mary’s Street, Edinburgh EH1 1SX, United Kingdom
David Bann Menu
Starters
Soup
Homemade bread, herb extra virgin olive oil. Ask your waiter for today’s soup. [V] [NGCI]
Shortcrust Tart
Delaforce white port caramalised onion. Millbrook Dairy Company mature cheddar, milk curd, mixed leaves, pickled radish.
Haggis Fritters
Our own haggis recipe, banana chutney, sour cream with chives. NGCI [V]
Summer Salad
House salad mix, fine green beans, broccoli, pickled onion, tamari roasted pumpkin seeds, elderflower vinaigrette, raspberry compote, Strathdon blue cheese. Signature smoked tofu as vegan option. [V] NGCI
Lemon Braised Fennel
Smoked tomato, chickpeas, crispy polenta, fennel cashew cream. V NGCI
David's Signature Smoked Tofu
Applewood coriander smoke, Korean pickled cucumber, carrot, sesame, miso, maple. V NGCI
Hummus
Homemade bread, tomato onion chutney, black sesame, smoked paprika, extra virgin olive oil. V [NGCI]
La Bella di Cerignola Olives
Herb marinade, lemon, herb extra virgin olive oil. NGCI V
Double-Cooked Chunky Chips
Rosemary, thyme, Maldon sea salt, homemade bramley apple tomato sauce, sour cream with chives. [V] NGCI
Main Meals
Spicy Aubergine Koftas
Cashew, aduki bean, sweet potato, toasted almonds, curried courgette sauce, coriander panisse, beetroot raita, crisps. V NGCI
Haggis
Baby potatoes, braised neeps, whisky, onion gravy, tenderstem broccoli. V NGCI
Courgette, Butterbean and Lemon Risotto
Butterbean, cream of courgette and basil, Millbrook Dairy Company mature cheddar, ricotta, roasted walnuts, lemon oil. [V] NGCI
Double-Baked Pudding
Pea, mint, and Isle of Kintyre smoked cheese, polenta basil chips, carrot velouté, grilled courgette. NGCI
Udon Noodles
Speciality organic wheat noodles, stir-fried vegetables, edamame beans, fresh ginger, garlic, chilli, spices, black sesame, tomato, Signature Smoked Tofu. V
Stout Stew with Tyrol Dumpling
Celeriac, carrot, shallot, aubergine, tomato, mushroom, potato and celeriac dauphinoise, smoked cheese Tyrol dumpling.
Summer Salad
House salad mix, fine green beans, broccoli, pickled onion, tamari roasted pumpkin seeds, elderflower vinaigrette, raspberry compote, Strathdon blue cheese. Signature smoked tofu as vegan option. [V] NGCI
Cheese Plate
Strathdon Blue, Isle of Kintyre Applesmoke, Clava Brie, tomato chutney, apple, oatcakes. All of our cheeses are produced in Scotland. NGCI
Sides
Homemade Bread
Extra virgin olive oil. V
Seasonal Vegetables
Rosemary, thyme, Maldon sea salt. V NGCI
Double-Cooked Chunky Chips
Homemade bramley apple tomato sauce, chive sour cream. [V] NGCI
Lunch Offer
Choose a starter, main, and dessert from the starred dishes. 2 courses 25 / 3 courses 30. Available Sunday – Friday, 12 – 4pm.
Soup
Homemade bread, herb extra virgin olive oil. Ask your waiter for today’s soup. [V] [NGCI]
Shortcrust Tart
Delaforce white port caramalised onion. Millbrook Dairy Company mature cheddar, milk curd, mixed leaves, pickled radish.
Haggis Fritters
Our own haggis recipe, banana chutney, sour cream with chives. NGCI [V]
Summer Salad
House salad mix, fine green beans, broccoli, pickled onion, tamari roasted pumpkin seeds, elderflower vinaigrette, raspberry compote, Strathdon blue cheese. Signature smoked tofu as vegan option. [V] NGCI
Lemon Braised Fennel
Smoked tomato, chickpeas, crispy polenta, fennel cashew cream. V NGCI
David's Signature Smoked Tofu
Applewood coriander smoke, Korean pickled cucumber, carrot, sesame, miso, maple. V NGCI
Hummus
Homemade bread, tomato onion chutney, black sesame, smoked paprika, extra virgin olive oil. V [NGCI]
Spicy Aubergine Koftas
Cashew, aduki bean, sweet potato, toasted almonds, curried courgette sauce, coriander panisse, beetroot raita, crisps. V NGCI
Haggis
Baby potatoes, braised neeps, whisky, onion gravy, tenderstem broccoli. V NGCI
Courgette, Butterbean and Lemon Risotto
Butterbean, cream of courgette and basil, Millbrook Dairy Company mature cheddar, ricotta, roasted walnuts, lemon oil. [V] NGCI
Double-Baked Pudding
Pea, mint, and Isle of Kintyre smoked cheese, polenta basil chips, carrot velouté, grilled courgette. NGCI
Udon Noodles
Speciality organic wheat noodles, stir-fried vegetables, edamame beans, fresh ginger, garlic, chilli, spices, black sesame, tomato, Signature Smoked Tofu. V
Chocolate Cake
Chocolate coulant, plum, and Delaforce port; beetroot, coconut and whisky ice cream. V
Shortcake Pastry Tart
Baked mascarpone, crème fraîche, peach, raspberry, and thyme; vanilla ice cream.
Vanilla Pannacotta
Blackcurrant, juniper, and gin compote. NGCI
Mango Verrine
Raspberry gel, lemon and coconut madeleine, rum and coconut sorbet V [NGCI]
Homemade ice creams and sorbets
Select up to 3 scoops: Chocolate, Vanilla, Raspberry, Ginger and lime, Coconut and rum sorbet V, Beetroot, coconut and whisky V, Apple, cinnamon and Calvados V, Blackberry and rosemary sorbet V, Pineapple sorbet V. [NGCI]
Group Set Menu
2 courses £26.50, 3 courses £34.00. Dietary legend: NGCI – Non gluten containing ingredients; (NGCI) – Non gluten containing ingredients on request; V – Vegan; (V) – Vegan on request.
Soup
Homemade bread, herb extra virgin olive oil. Ask your waiter for today’s soup. (V) (NGCI)
Haggis Fritters
Our own haggis recipe, banana chutney, sour cream with chives. (V)
Shortcrust Tart
Delaforce white port caramelised onion, and asparagus. Millbrook Dairy Company mature cheddar, milk curd, mixed leaves, pickled radish.
Homemade hummus
With tomato chutney and homemade bread. V (NGCI)
Asparagus and Courgette Risotto
Butterbean, cream of courgette and basil, Dairy Company mature cheddar, ricotta, pinenuts, herb oil. (V) NGCI
Haggis
Baby potatoes, braised neeps, whisky, onion gravy, and tenderstem broccoli. V NGCI
Udon Noodles
Specialty organic wheat noodles, stir-fry vegetables, edamame beans, fresh ginger, garlic, chilli, spices, black sesame, tomato, signature smoked tofu. V
Double-Baked Pudding
Pea, mint, and Isle of Kintyre smoked cheese, polenta basil chips, carrot velouté, grilled courgette. NGCI
Shortcake Pastry Tart
Baked mascarpone, rhubarb, ginger, chocolate ice cream.
Vanilla Pannacotta
Scottish strawberries, basil, lime, meringue. NGCI
Apple Sticky Toffee Pudding
Butterscotch sauce, candied pecans, apple, cinnamon and Calvados ice cream. V
Mango Verrine
Pineapple and raspberry compote, lemon and coconut madeleine, rum and coconut sorbet V (NGCI)
Homemade ice cream
Select 3 scoops: Chocolate, Vanilla, Raspberry, Ginger and lime, Apple, cinnamon, calvados V, Pineapple sorbet V, Coconut and rum sorbet V, Beetroot, coconut and whisky ice cream V, Blackberry and rosemary sorbet V. (NGCI)
Lunch Set Menu
2 courses £24.50, 3 courses £31.00. Dietary legend: NGCI – Non gluten containing ingredients; (NGCI) – Non gluten containing ingredients on request; V – Vegan; (V) – Vegan on request.
Soup
Homemade bread, herb extra virgin olive oil. Ask your waiter for today’s soup. (V) (NGCI)
Haggis Fritters
Our own haggis recipe, banana chutney, sour cream with chives. (V)
Shortcrust Tart
Delaforce white port caramelised onion, and asparagus. Millbrook Dairy Company mature cheddar, milk curd, mixed leaves, pickled radish.
Homemade hummus
With tomato chutney and homemade bread. V (NGCI)
Asparagus and Courgette Risotto
Butterbean, cream of courgette and basil, Dairy Company mature cheddar, ricotta, pinenuts, herb oil. (V) NGCI
Haggis
Baby potatoes, braised neeps, whisky, onion gravy, and tenderstem broccoli. V NGCI
Udon Noodles
Specialty organic wheat noodles, stir-fry vegetables, edamame beans, fresh ginger, garlic, chilli, spices, black sesame, tomato, signature smoked tofu. V
Double-Baked Pudding
Pea, mint, and Isle of Kintyre smoked cheese, polenta basil chips, carrot velouté, grilled courgette. NGCI
Shortcake Pastry Tart
Baked mascarpone, rhubarb, ginger, chocolate ice cream.
Vanilla Pannacotta
Scottish strawberries, basil, lime, meringue. NGCI
Apple Sticky Toffee Pudding
Butterscotch sauce, candied pecans, apple, cinnamon and Calvados ice cream. V
Mango Verrine
Pineapple and raspberry compote, lemon and coconut madeleine, rum and coconut sorbet V (NGCI)
Homemade ice cream
Select 3 scoops: Chocolate, Vanilla, Raspberry, Ginger and lime, Apple, cinnamon, calvados V, Pineapple sorbet V, Coconut and rum sorbet V, Beetroot, coconut and whisky ice cream V, Blackberry and rosemary sorbet V. (NGCI)
Hot Drinks
Our coffee is specially blended for us locally by Machina Coffee Roasters. Coffees available with full fat or semi-skimmed milk, organic soya or speciality barista oat milk. Decaffeinated coffee available.
Americano
Macchiato, Cappuccino, Latte
Mocha, Hot chocolate
Espresso
Scottish Coffee
Made with Scotch whisky. Topped with double cream [V]
Liqueur Coffee
Your choice of liqueur with coffee. Topped with double cream [V]
Hot Toddy
Scotch whisky, lemon, honey, spices.
Hot Port
Delaforce Port, lemon, spices.
Selection of loose leaf tea
English Breakfast, Earl Grey, Chamomile Flower, Rooibos, Fresh Mint, Gunpowder Deluxe Green, Chai, Lemon & Ginger, Apple & Cranberry.
Dessert Wines
70ml glass / Bottle (375ml)
Luis Felipe Edwards Late Harvest, Viognier/ Sauvignon Blanc, Chile
Campbells, Rutherglen Muscat, Australia
Delectably fruity and luscious. [17.5%]
Desserts
Assiette of Desserts for 2 to share
Peach tart; vanilla pannacotta; Sambuca, white chocolate, and coffee chocolates; raspberry ice cream; pineapple sorbet.
Vegan Assiette for 2 to share
Chocolate cake; mango pannacotta; orange marmalade chocolates; beetroot, coconut and whisky ice cream; blackberry and rosemary sorbet. V
Chocolate Cake
Chocolate coulant, plum, and Delaforce port; beetroot, coconut and whisky ice cream. V
Shortcake Pastry Tart
Baked mascarpone, crème fraîche, peach, raspberry, and thyme; vanilla ice cream.
Vanilla Pannacotta
Blackcurrant, juniper, and gin compote. NGCI
Mango Verrine
Raspberry gel, lemon and coconut madeleine, rum and coconut sorbet V [NGCI]
Ginger Citrus Cradle
Ginger and lime ice cream, orange drizzle cake, chocolate ganache bowl, brandy snap.
Homemade ice creams and sorbets
Select up to 3 scoops: Chocolate, Vanilla, Raspberry, Ginger and lime, Coconut and rum sorbet V, Beetroot, coconut and whisky V, Apple, cinnamon and Calvados V, Blackberry and rosemary sorbet V, Pineapple sorbet V. [NGCI]
Whisky Selection
Kilkerran 12
A lovely dram which is slightly peaty with citrus notes. A smoky finish with hints of sweetness and butterscotch; best paired with our sticky toffee pudding.
Ardnamurchan AD
From a new distillery in the Western Highlands this whisky is 50% peated and 50% unpeated, with a smoky and peppery palate.
Kilchoman Machir Bay
An Islay single malt which is heavily peated and aged in both sherry and bourbon casks.
NC'Nean Organic
From a new and experimental distillery this organic single malt is on the sweeter side with a fruity palate of lemon curd, poached pears and juicy apricots.
Bunnahabhain 12
A famous unpeated Islay whisky, matured in sherry and bourbon casks, this dram is rich, spicy and smooth.
GlenAllachie 12
Crowned the world’s best single malt whisky in 2025, this Speyside whisky is a better alternative to the more well-known Glenmorangie and Glenfiddich also from the same region. This whisky is full-bodied with dark flavours of roasted coffee, stewed apples and cocoa powder.