Black Bo's Vegetarian Restaurant and Bar - Edinburgh

Reviews

Hardens 2008 Survey Recommended

"Huge portions of scrumptious veggie food: win praise for this 'laid-back' and candle lit bar/cafe.

BBC Insiders Guide

Black Bo's has been voted one of the best Pubs in Scotland. One of our readers wrote:

"Black Bo's on Blackfriars Street is in my nomination for the best Edinburgh Bar. It is totally unique and has a great laid-back and friendly atmosphere. Check it out!" D Scott.

The List's Eating & Drinking Guide 2008

Tucked away in a beautifully central location, Black Bo's is all wooden floors and candle-light, making this haven a beautiful setting for long, relaxed evenings in good company. With a formidable veggie-friendly wine list and friendly atmosphere, it has managed to retain the air of a 'find', despite having a very respectable reputation. The food is nicely spread across a range of influences, with basics such as the hefty tofu burger remaining constant while the others vary often enough to keep regulars interested. Starters are pleasant, with a rather uninspiring garlic bread option offered beside the altogether more appealing seasonal choices. The range isn't huge, but uses fresh ingredients and dares to venture outside vegetarian staples with dishes such as an aubergine pasta bake scattered with juicy grapes. Main courses are served with a side plate of vegetables, cooked to your taste, and are substantial, if a little bland for the expectations built up by the setting and price. Desserts again vary, with some delicious fruit sorbets summing up the meal perfectly: refreshing, pleasant and good to share.
High point: Relaxed, friendly atmosphere
Low point: Greater depth of flavour would improve the menu

Restaurantguide.com

This child-friendly vegetarian restaurant has been around a long time but it has not lost its flair for the fraternity. Located next door to a quite active pool room, if that's not a contradiction in terms, it has a cosy candlelit ambience which greatly assists those who are here as much for the atmosphere as the grub.
Which is not to cast doubts on the cleverly transformed dishes prepared by chef Albert Smith from only the best produce and to recipes which turn even carnivores into doubters - well, for a while anyway. There is a nifty little wine list which includes two organic reds and two whites and house wine at £10.95.

Yahootravel

This long-established restaurant is well known for vegetarian cuisine with an inventive flair. The relaxed candle-lit ambience makes it the perfect place to chill out and treat your tastebuds to an experience they will never forget. Head Chef Albert Smith transforms ordinary fruit and vegetables (albeit only the freshest, highest quality) into tasty, beautifully presented works of art. If the mention of tofu makes you grimace, then maybe it's time to visit Bo's to change your mind. There is a warm welcome for children here.