25x Vegetarian restaurants in Amsterdam (October 2023)

Looking for a restaurant with vegetarian options in Amsterdam? On this page you can find the best restaurants for a vegetarian breakfast, lunch or dinner.

By KATELIJNE

| Revised on 18 October 2023.

What are the best vegetarian restaurants in Amsterdam in 2022?

Many of us try to live more consciously, and many are making the choice to eat more vegetarian food. Whether you are a vegetarian, pescetarian or flexitarian, the need for vegetarian food is increasing. Also, restaurants offer more vegan and vegetarian dishes on their menu. In these times, there are just a few restaurants that do not have a vegetarian option on the menu at all. Amsterdam also has a number of restaurants that are completely vegetarian and do not serve meat or fish. To make it extra easy for you, RestauPlant has listed all vegetarian restaurants and restaurants with many delicious vegetarian dishes with up-to-date menus. All restaurant menus you see are up-to-date.

These are best vegetarian restaurants in Amsterdam in 2022

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Madre

Since November 2021, Madre has been tempting everyone to eat plant-based Mexican delicacies. The hip restaurant does not market itself as being vegan, while the entire menu is plant-based. An absolute tip if you fancy crunchy cauliflower wings, spicy fajitas or super fresh tacos. + More info

Mexican
Biological

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12 vegan
100% plant-based restaurant

Westerstraat 186, 1015 MR · Amsterdam

8,9 Very good 8 reviews Very good (8)

Make reservation

Amsterdam Centrum (5)

Golden Temple

Of course, Indian cuisine always lends itself well to vegan and vegetarian food, but this restaurant has specialized in it. In this cozy colorful restaurant there are only vegan and vegetarian Indian dishes on the menu. Be surprised by an Indian Thali or a delicious Tika Masala. Not in the mood for Asian food? There are also a number of pizzas on the menu. + More info

Asian
Mexican
Japanese

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19 vegan
11 vegetarian
0 other

Utrechtsestraat 126, 1017 VT · Amsterdam

7,5 Good 4 reviews Good (4)

Recover

At Recover you can enjoy a healthy breakfast or lunch. To recover from a workout you need good nutrition and that is exactly what they offer. It is therefore no surprise that the eatery is located next to a cycling studio. At Recover you can enjoy freshly blended acai bowls, healthy lunch bowls and well-filled sandwiches. The trendy interior, with a jungle of plants, completes it. + More info

Cafe
Fusion
International
Dutch

·€€

6 vegan
6 vegetarian
0 other

Rozengracht 231, 1016 NA · Amsterdam

8,5 Very good 2 reviews Very good (2)

Spirit - Amsterdam

Taste the tastiest organic and vegetarian dishes at Spirit, with locations in Amsterdam and Rotterdam. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and cakes are all available. At Spirit you put together your own meal at the richly filled buffet table and pay per gram at the cash register. Almost everything on the menu is vegan, with some vegetarian options. Make yourself comfortable and take some food home from Spirit, but you can also eat in their restaurant. + More info

Dutch
European

·€€

40 vegan
10 vegetarian
0 other

Czaar Peterstraat 2a, 1018 PR · Amsterdam

8,0 Very good 1 reviews Very good (1)

Heart-Garden Waffles & Coffee

The name says it all, at Heart Garden you can go for all kinds of waffles. The freshly baked waffles can be topped with more than 35 different toppings that allow for endless variations. Heart Garden also has a vegan batter to make delicious vegan waffles. Choose one of the waffles on the menu or make your own favorite waffle combination. + More info

European
Dutch
Pancakes
Belgian

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10 vegan
20 vegetarian
0 other

Czaar Peterstraat 74, 1018 PR · Amsterdam

9,0 Excellent 1 reviews Excellent (1)

Petit by Sam

For the sweet tooth, go to Petit by Sam. They offer a wide selection of finger-licking cakes, pastries and bars. The pastries are made with nutritious alternatives to butter and flour and they offer several gluten-free, vegan and dairy-free options. So something for everyone! + More info

Bakery

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16 vegan
16 vegetarian
0 other

Vijzelstraat 93, 1017 HA · Amsterdam

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Amsterdam Oost (4)

Cigkoftem - Dappermarkt Amsterdam

Cigkoftem is a large fast food chain from Turkey with a location in the Netherlands, including a number in Amsterdam. Cigkofte is their house specialty, a traditional dish that is 100% vegetarian. In addition to ciğköfte, they also have a number of other fast food dishes on the menu, but everything you order here is vegetarian or vegan. If you are looking for a quick vegetarian bite to eat, Cigkoftem is a good option. + More info

Fast food
Turkish

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14 vegan
9 vegetarian
0 other

Eerste Van Swindenstraat 401, 1093 GB · Amsterdam

8,0 Very good 1 reviews Very good (1)

Kaap Amsterdam

Kaap is a city beach restaurant where you can relax with your feet in the sand. From a coffee in the morning to dancing in the evening, you are always welcome at Kaap. Everything on the menu is vegetarian and vegan. In addition, activities such as yoga and events for children are organized here. + More info

Dutch
Sustainable

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5 vegan
16 vegetarian
0 other

IJdijk 10, 1095 KN · Amsterdam

Baking Lab Amsterdam

In the bakery café Baking Lab you can enjoy breakfast, brunch and lunch, delicious bread, special cakes with a cup of coffee or freshly squeezed juice. In this bakery, extra attention is paid to circularity, because the residual flows are processed here in tasty dishes. Baking Lab originated from the idea of starting a bakery where there was also room to connect the age-old preparation of bread with the knowledge from contemporary science. The team therefore shares knowledge about preventing food waste in workshops and team buildings with the public and national projects to promote nutrition and health. + More info

Bakery

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4 vegan
11 vegetarian
0 other

Linnaeusstraat 99, 1093 EL · Amsterdam

Restaurant Merkelbach

Restaurant Merkelbach is located in a beautiful country house in the middle of Amsterdam East. You can eat in one of the beautiful lounges, in the country house itself or on the green terrace. This venue may be closed on weekends as it is a popular venue for events such as weddings. So always check if they are open. + More info

French
European
International

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3 vegan
12 vegetarian
0 other

Middenweg 72, 1097 BS · Amsterdam

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Amsterdam West (8)

Chez Nina

Brasserie Chez Nina opened its doors in 2022 and immediately became a huge success. The food is delicious and the restaurant has a beautiful fancy look, but the fame of the owner will also play a role in this. Nina Olsson is known from the food platform Nourish Atelier and author of the cookbook Bowls of Goodness. Chez Nina has an all day menu consisting of small dishes to share. They also serve local wines, tasty beers and fancy cocktails. Do you want to have lunch or dinner here? Make a reservation in advance. + More info

European
Dutch
Sustainable
Local

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14 vegan
11 vegetarian
0 other

Van Limburg Stirumplein 10 A, 1051 BE · Amsterdam

9,0 Excellent 5 reviews Excellent (5)

Sham Maza

Sham Maza is located on Jan Evertstreet, part of the Syrian Sham restaurants in Amsterdam West and East. The difference is that this location is completely vegetarian. Here you can eat or take away delicious vegetarian and vegan mezzes and Syrian dishes. + More info

Syrian

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13 vegan
14 vegetarian
0 other

Jan Evertsenstraat 69, 1057 BP · Amsterdam

7,5 Good 2 reviews Good (2)

Vleesch noch visch

No meat and no fish that's what they stand for. A vegetarian street food place in Amsterdam West where you can go for pitas and salads. Because it's street food, they don't have an indoor place to eat. They do have a terrace, so you can eat on location when the weather is nice, but in winter it's only take-away. + More info

Fast food
International
Mediterranean
European
Greek
Street food
Middle Eastern

·€€

4 vegan
3 vegetarian
0 other

Schaepmanstraat 2, 1051 JC · Amsterdam

7,5 Good 2 reviews Good (2)

Bar Kantoor

At Bar Kantoor you can see that sustainability is very important. In addition to the fact that everything at Bar Kantoor is organic, they have also switched to a fully vegetarian menu since 2022 and they cook electrically. Bar Kantoor is located in a beautiful monumental building in the middle of the Westergas terrain. With good weather you can sit in the sun at Bar Kantoor on their spacious terrace. You can go here for breakfasts, sandwiches, mezzes to share and delicious cocktails. + More info

International
European
Bar
Pub
Dinner
Biological

·€€

20 vegan
15 vegetarian
0 other

Haarlemmerweg 8, 1014 BE · Amsterdam

7,5 Good 2 reviews Good (2)

BJÖRNBURGERS

At BJÖRNBURGERS you can go all out with a delicious vegan burger and loaded fries without feeling guilty. Because eating less meat is good for the environment, the animals and your own health. BJÖRNBURGERS agrees and proves that it is not necessary to eat meat to enjoy a delicious burger. + More info

Burger
American

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12 vegan
16 vegetarian
0 other

Jan Pieter Heijestraat 95, 1053 GM · Amsterdam

7,0 Good 1 reviews Good (1)

Café Moer

Enjoy delicious dishes full of vegetables at the vegetarian Café Moer, located next to the Vondelpark. Take a seat on one of the comfortable sofas for a cup of coffee or visit the bar for a nice craft beer after work. Café Moer also regularly hosts events, so keep an eye on their website for more information. Whether you come for a cup of coffee, drinks or dinner, Café Moer offers something for everyone! + More info

International

·€€

16 vegan
28 vegetarian
0 other

Amstelveenseweg 7, 1054 MB · Amsterdam

Uncommon Amsterdam

Uncommon is a minimalist coffee bar and brunch spot in Amsterdam South, on the busy Eerste Constantijn Huygens. Immediately upon entering, the interior gives a serene atmosphere, to start the morning quietly while enjoying a good cup of coffee and a tasteful veggie brunch. Let the tasteful seasonal flavour combinations surprise you or shop around their homeware and coffee essentials section. + More info

Pub
Bakery

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6 vegan
1 vegetarian
0 other

Eerste Constantijn Huygensstraat 63H, 1054 BT · Amsterdam

Het Ketelhuis

Het Ketelhuis is a vegetarian restaurant and cinema in one. You can even buy a combi ticket to eat and go to the movies. Just fancy a cup of coffee, lunch or dinner? This is also possible here. + More info

Healthy
European
Dutch
Mexican
Lebanese
Italian

·€€

12 vegan
11 vegetarian
0 other

Pazzanistraat 4, 1014 DB · Amsterdam

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Amsterdam Zuid (6)

De Waaghals

Treat yourself to a high-end vegetarian dinner at De Waaghals in de Pijp, the place for creative and refined dishes since 1981. Choose a three or four course menu, vegetarian or vegan. De Waaghals works with a changing menu with as many local and organic products as possible. Be surprised by their menu, because at De Waaghals it is always a surprise what you get on your plate. + More info

International
European
Dutch

·€€

5 vegan
5 vegetarian
0 other

Frans Halsstraat 29, 1072 BK · Amsterdam

8,4 Very good 10 reviews Very good (10)

Saravanaa Bhavan

Saravanaa Bhavan is an Indian restaurant with a location in Amsterdam and The Hague. On the menu you will find more than 100 vegan and vegetarian Indian dishes. Enough goodies to choose from. + More info

Indian
Asian

·€€

99 vegan
99 vegetarian
0 other

Stadhouderskade 123-124, 1074 AV · Amsterdam

7,3 Good 3 reviews Good (3)

Brouwerij Troost - De Pijp

Brouwerij Troost is a sustainable beer brewery in Amsterdam where you can enjoy organic beer and vegan and vegetarian burgers. The menu has been completely vegetarian since 2022, so it's the perfect spot for people who like to drink tasty beers and eat sustainable burgers. + More info

Bar
European
Burger
Pub and brewery
Sustainable
Biological
Beer restaurants

·€€

2 vegan
11 vegetarian
0 other

Cornelis Troostplein 21, 1072 JJ · Amsterdam

4,5 Disappointing 2 reviews Disappointing (2)

Betty's

Betty's is a restaurant run by Gido and Lien, who serve vegetarian dishes, natural French wines and delicious cakes that can also be adapted gluten-free or vegan on request. Instead of a traditional menu, the restaurant has a regularly changing three-course surprise menu. It is useful to indicate special dietary requirements at the time of booking. + More info

European
Dutch
Healthy

·€€

3 vegan
3 vegetarian
0 other

Rijnstraat 75, 1079 GX · Amsterdam

9,0 Excellent 1 reviews Excellent (1)

De Roos - Theehuis

Theehuis De Roos is located in the Vondelpark. In the beautiful monumental building you can relax after a walk through the Vondelpark. Order a cup of tea or a delicious lunch and enjoy the beautiful view in the conservatory or outside on the terrace. Het Theehuis serves a vegetarian menu made with as many organic products as possible. + More info

Dutch
Biological
Bakery
Local

·€€

10 vegan
13 vegetarian
0 other

Pieter Cornelisz Hooftstraat 183, 1071 BW · Amsterdam

GREEN gastrobar

Eating at great heights, that's what you do at Green Gastrobar. This luxury vegetarian restaurant is located on the 26th floor of The Vally on the Zuidas. You can go here for lunch during the week and also for dinner at the weekend. The eight-course menu is full of delicious vegan and vegetarian dishes that can also be ordered per course or can be adapted to a fully vegan menu. + More info

European
Dutch
Sustainable

·€€€

8 vegan
4 vegetarian
0 other

Beethovenstraat 305 26ste verdieping, 1083 HK · Amsterdam

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Katelijne

Katelijne is the founder of RestauPlant and talks about nothing more than eating out vegan and vegetarian. Vegan since July 2020, living in Amsterdam and always up-to-date about the best new places to dine. Before she started RestauPlant, she also blogged a lot about sustainable living on her website ZeroPlastics.nl

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