SEN Vietnamese Dining

4.8 (1256)

£26 to £40

Vietnamese

41 West Nicolson Street, Edinburgh, Edinburgh EH8 9DB

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SEN Vietnamese Dining

4.8

£26 to £40

Vietnamese

Newington

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2 people

8 Nov 2026

7:00 pm

Booked 7 times today

About this restaurant

Neighbourhood gem
Vegetarian-friendly
Good for special occasions

Welcome to SEN. We look forward to your visit and serving you soon!

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Vietnamese, Asian, Vegan
Hours of Operation
Mon–Fri, Sun 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Mon–Fri, Sun 4:30 pm–10:30 pm Sat 12:00 pm–10:30 pm
Phone number
0131 374 4120
Website
http://www.senrestaurant.co.uk/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
41 West Nicolson Street, Edinburgh, Edinburgh EH8 9DB
Area
Newington
Parking Details
None
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wine

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Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at SEN Vietnamese Dining.

4.8

(1256)

4.9Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.7Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

Edinburgh/Midlothian
Best Food
Edinburgh/Midlothian
Vegetarian-friendly
Edinburgh
Best Food
Edinburgh
Vegetarian-friendly

Review summary

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SEN Vietnamese Dining offers "fantastic food" and "fabulous service" in an intimate setting. Guests appreciate the "outstanding" and "authentic flavors" alongside a "great selection" of vegetarian and vegan options. Despite its small size, the restaurant's "friendly staff" and "delicious" dishes make it a "must attend" spot in Edinburgh.

1,256 Reviews

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Kirsty
Edinburgh/Midlothian3 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As always the food was excellent. Highly recommend
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Rhona
Manchester/Greater Manchester1 review
5.0
Dined on 30 October 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent meal at Sen Vietnamese. The staff were lovely and helpful, the ambiance warm, and the food delicious. The slow cooked oxtail noodle soup was particularly good. Will return.
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Debbie
Edinburgh/Midlothian3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 24 October 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
The food and service at Sen are outstanding and we have been back many times and would highly recommend. Ambience wise the lights are a bit bright and in winter the temperature could be warmer. Still very much worth a visit if you enjoy outstanding Vietnamese food and excellent service
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Pernille
Angus/Fife1 review
5.0
Dined on 24 October 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
One of the best meals I've had in a long time. All family and friends we were with enjoyed the food very much. The staff were also very friendly and helpful. Would definitely go back!
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Antje
New York City6 reviews
5.0
Dined on 21 October 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very friendly service a really good and original food. The vietnamese tea was extraordinary! Definitely try it!
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Mara
London1 review
5.0
Dined on 18 October 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic food, fabulous service. Will definitely retrun
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Martina
Edinburgh/Midlothian1 review
5.0
Dined on 16 October 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of our favourite restaurants in Edinburgh . We love taking visitors to it and they are always delighted with the food and service as much as we are.
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Juliet Asantewaa
Edinburgh/Midlothian1 review
5.0
Dined on 16 October 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The place was smaller than I assumed it will be and I also should have read more about it because I didn’t expect the fine dining experience but I’m very happy I was able to make it for my reservation. The food was delicious and the service was incredible. I mainly went there because it was chilly out and I wanted some cozy Pho but ended up with a full incredible experience of food.
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John
Roxburghshire3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 14 October 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Our usual watering hole pre theatre. As usual very good tasty food with great servicr
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Georgina
Nottingham/Nottinghamshire6 reviews
5.0
Dined on 10 October 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Lovely, friendly establishment with great food and a really nice feel to the place.
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Vietnamese, Asian, Vegan
Hours of Operation
Mon–Fri, Sun 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Mon–Fri, Sun 4:30 pm–10:30 pm Sat 12:00 pm–10:30 pm
Phone number
0131 374 4120
Website
http://www.senrestaurant.co.uk/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
41 West Nicolson Street, Edinburgh, Edinburgh EH8 9DB
Area
Newington
Parking Details
None
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wine

FAQs

Portions at SEN Vietnamese Dining are frequently described as well sized, reviewers call them "perfect, " "reasonable, " and filling, with some leaving just enough room for a small dessert.

Yes, SEN Vietnamese Dining's small, intimate dining room and lovely ambience make it a popular choice for couples and celebratory meals, with many guests visiting for birthdays and partner nights.

Yes, SEN is welcoming to families: guests report staff accommodating children (remaking a less-spicy fried rice for a ten-year-old) and even providing a birthday ice-cream with a candle and celebration.

SEN Vietnamese Dining is a lovely pre-theatre choice, aim for an early-evening booking before nearby Festival Theatre performances (reviewers even mention 4:30 bookings) for a convenient pre-show supper.

Casual dress is the guide, comfortable, informal clothing is appropriate and nothing formal is expected.

SEN is a small, intimate, lantern-lit restaurant with atmospheric decor and background music, guests describe it as cosy, welcoming and a lovely spot for a pre-theatre supper.

SEN Vietnamese Dining is a small, popular Newington spot that often fills up, several guests report it being fully booked and busy, so booking ahead is a good idea.

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SEN Vietnamese Dining

4.8

£26 to £40

Vietnamese

Newington

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2 people

8 Nov 2026

7:00 pm

Booked 7 times today

SEN Vietnamese Dining

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