David Bann
13 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/Edinburgh, r/Scotland15 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Many people recommend David Bann as a reliable vegetarian restaurant, and some note it has vegan options too. Several diners rate it highly, and one diner says it has been consistently reliable over time. One commenter calls it boring and advises against going, while another feels the menu has not changed for a long time, though they still rate the food quality as good.
Address
David Bann Restaurant, 56-58 St Mary's St, Edinburgh EH1 1SX, United Kingdom
At a glance
- Best for
- Vegetarian
The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Caveatu/HandsomeCharles in r/Edinburgh · Feb 2026
Says it is boring and advises people not to go.
- Mixedu/Flupsy in r/Edinburgh · Aug 2025taste
Still rates the food quality well, but feels the menu has remained unchanged for too long.
- Recommendsu/Captainburpo in r/Edinburgh · Feb 2026
Endorses David Bann and calls it a lovely place to eat.
- Recommendsu/fp_scot in r/Edinburgh · Nov 2024consistency
Says this place has consistently been reliable for them over time.
- Recommendsu/dizzydancing in r/Edinburgh · Feb 2026variety
Described as a higher-end vegetarian spot with many vegan dishes.
- Recommendsu/ratemychicken in r/Edinburgh · May 2025taste
Reports multiple past visits and rates the food very highly.
- Recommendsu/CharacterAd8236 in r/Edinburgh · Sep 2025
Says David Banns is very good with allergies and intolerances.
- Recommendsu/Pristine-Rooster8321 in r/Edinburgh · Jul 2024
Names David Bann as their pick.
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- Recommendsu/FunnyVehicle7664 in r/Edinburgh · Apr 2026
As a vegetarian, says it is a cut above for them.
- Recommendsu/Fridarey in r/Edinburgh · Apr 2026taste
Says a recent meal there was among their best in ages, despite not being vegetarian.
- Recommendsu/Kirstemis in r/Edinburgh · Mar 2024
Rates David Bann's as excellent, placed alongside Mother India as a top pick.
- Recommendsu/Helzibob in r/Edinburgh · Aug 2025
Agrees with the David Bann suggestion.
- Recommendsu/ceimiceoir in r/Edinburgh · Mar 2024
Calls David Bann's good, but ranks Henderson's higher as a standout.
- Recommendsu/etherwavesOG in r/Edinburgh · Mar 2024
Mildly positive, calling it pretty good with no further detail.
- Recommendsu/A45hiq in r/Scotland · May 2024variety
Points to this St Mary Street restaurant as a vegetarian option, with no further opinion on quality.
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Details last checked 4 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.