Hendersons Reviews Summary

Food Quality and Taste

Pros:

• "Just delicious. Not just as vegetarian food, but as food-food for anyone who loves flavour."
• "The pumpkin gnocchi was ridiculously good."
• "The quality of the dishes and the combination of flavours were so spot on!"
• "Everything I had was amazing, fresh, full of flavour."
• "Meat eaters should definitely give it a try! The haggis and the burger were really tasty."
• "Henderson’s specializes in creating unexpected combinations of vegetarian ingredients to reproduce traditional dishes like haggis."
• "All vegetarian restaurant but the chef really shows how this doesn’t just mean 'typical meat dishes with meat substitutes', but actually builds remarkable, unique, and interesting dishes from the ground up."
• "This was one of the best vegetarian meals I’ve ever had; the food was SO filling and perfectly spiced!"

Cons:

• "The food we tried was pretty good. I felt the menu was very overwhelming though. With so many unique items it was very difficult to make a selection and to pair."
• "The cauliflower wings and the soup of the day were my favorites. The haggis was good but not my favorite."
• "Our entrées were not as flavorful as the starters, but good nonetheless."
• "The squash was over seasoned and was returned it, which they were happy to do and took it off the bill."
• "The Brussel sprouts were very good, though a LOT of plant based bacon was used."
• "Most recipe designs flopped only one side dish and dessert worked well for either of us."
• "The menu is pretty extensive but difficult to read and make sense lol!"
• "It was a huge disappointment for us... we could not find anything we would like to eat on the menu, was not much of a choice."

Service and Staff

Pros:

• "The staff were all so lovely too. An excellent start to my trip."
• "Staff were really lovely and attentive too."
• "Most consistent high-quality staff I’ve experienced in years—everyone I came into contact with was professional, friendly."
• "The gentleman over the phone (name Barry) was very helpful and he helped us with providing alternatives to get us a table."
• "Really impressed by the service- we were served by Louise and Becky, who were genuinely so helpful and nice."
• "The staff was suuuuuper nice and loved the decoration of the space. TOP NOTCH"
• "Welcoming and friendly staff. I was delighted to eat real chocolate mousse again!"
• "The staff is knowledgeable and eager to walk you through their menu."

Cons:

• "The only issue I encountered was the casual racism from one of the servers."
• "Disappointed. Most recipe designs flopped only one side dish and dessert worked well for either of us."
• "what a disappointing experience... being charged for 2 extra slices of bread seemed churlish."
• "We were rushed. The only time our server smiled was when she was having her meal with staff while we were having our puddings."
• "There were only 8 people in the whole restaurant and we were put in that tight place where the waitress could not get between the tables because there was no space for her."

Ambiance and Decor

Pros:

• "Top notch, stylish and spacious vegetarian restaurant close to Tollcross, offering numerous vegan options."
• "Unique, attractive interior design."
• "Really chilled atmosphere, lovely decor. All the pleasures of being somewhere very upmarket but without unnecessary frivolities."
• "The atmosphere and ambience in this place is amazing."
• "The venue is great to be in. The decor is engaging and reflects the goals of the food."
• "I loved going there when it was in town, but its new location is light, airy, and perfect for a long lunch."
• "The atmosphere calming with warm colours and gentle lighting."
• "The restaurant is bigger than you might expect, so larger groups should also fit in."

Cons:

• "The toilets were freezing."
• "Menus are of subpar print quality and a little sticky."
• "I ordered the milk at below freezing but it arrived at room temperature and I almost burnt the roof of my mouth."
• "In the new venue the brand has lost none of its magic. The vibe is attractive, decor non-emphatic and play-list well-chosen."