Every year, millions of tourists head to Amsterdam to take in the fascinating museums, picturesque canals, cultural sights, and incredible food. The Dutch city is renowned for its culinary scene, and if you’re in search of plant-based delights, we have good news: you will be truly spoiled for choice.
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Is Amsterdam good for vegans?
According to Happy Cow, there are more than 500 vegan and vegetarian-friendly restaurants in Amsterdam. This means that if you’re on the hunt for tasty vegan food, you won’t be disappointed. It’s not surprising, considering a number of Dutch people are flexitarian or plant-based.
In 2023, one report by the Good Food Institute and NielsenIQ suggested that the Netherlands is home to the sixth-largest plant-based market in Europe. And in 2020, Chef’s Pencil labeled the city as the fifth best in the world for vegans, alongside Berlin and Hamburg.
Are there any vegan hotels in Amsterdam?
There aren’t any 100 percent vegan hotels in Amsterdam, but there are plenty of vegan-friendly choices. De Bedstee, for example, is an eco-friendly boutique capsule hotel that only serves vegetarian food. It’s also located in the city’s museum district, so it’s in prime position for visiting local attractions.
Another great option is the Conscious Hotel in Amsterdam’s popular Oud-West district. It’s another eco-friendly spot, complete with furniture made from recycled materials, a green rooftop, a living plant wall, and an organic breakfast buffet with plenty of vegan options. The hotel is just around the corner from Vondelpark, one of the city’s most famous public urban parks.
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The best vegan restaurants in Amsterdam
When you’re out and about in Amsterdam, you truly are spoiled for choice when it comes to plant-based options. Below, we’ve picked out just a few of the best vegan-friendly restaurants in the city.
Soil Vegan Cafe
1 Soil Vegan Cafe
Crafted by Brazilian chef Gustavo Bottino, the menu at Soil Vegan Cafe is a bold and flavorful mix of cuisines. This is the place to go if you’re in the mood for a fusion feast. Try the barbecue ribs followed by laksa ramen, or perhaps mushroom bitterballen with a bulgogi cheese steak. Whatever combination you choose, you’re guaranteed to walk away from Soil Vegan Cafe eager to book your next visit. The restaurant has two locations, one in west Amsterdam and one in the east.
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The Vegan Indian
2 The Vegan Indian
The Vegan Indian is the place to go for, well, vegan Indian food. Good luck deciding between top-notch, flavor-packed dishes like plant-based butter chicken, tandoori mushroom tikka, meatball curry, and sides like onion bhajis and gobi pakoras. Our mouths are watering just thinking about it.
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Vegan Sushi Bar
3 Vegan Sushi Bar
As the first-ever vegan sushi restaurant in the Netherlands, Vegan Sushi Bar has set the standard when it comes to plant-based Japanese cuisine in Amsterdam. Its delicious menu is packed with creative delights like Flambé Salmon Rolls with vegan salmon and Miso Glazed Tofu Maki. Make sure to try the Chef’s Special Spicy Volcano Shrimp Bowl, too. It has three locations across the city.
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De Patchka
4 De Patchka
Homemade vegan kimchi, cheesy dak kalbi with spicy soy chicken, and soy beefy bulgogi are just a few of the tasty dishes you’ll find at De Patchka, which serves 100 percent vegan Korean and Japanese food. If you’re on the move, grab a takeaway for lunch from its spot in Albert Cuypstraat, one of the largest outdoor markets in the Netherlands.
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Little Plant Pantry
5 Little Plant Pantry
Little Plant Pantry is a zero-waste store (the first one in Amsterdam!) with a food counter, serving “food your granny would make if she was vegan.” Expect to find hearty, nourishing dishes like stroganoff made with cashew milk, lasagna with vegan mozzarella, and white bean cashew nut soup. While you’re there, you can also pick up some gifts for friends and family, including handmade soaps and organic chocolate-covered raspberries.
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Meatless District
6 Meatless District
The menu at this popular spot is a real celebration of vegetables. “Seriously, do you know how good they can be?,” reads the eatery’s website. Expect to find flavor-packed options like spicy oyster mushroom skewers, smoked aubergine almond dip, and tomato tartare. And if you want something meatier, don’t worry, you can find that, too. Opt for the meatless tacos with spicy jackfruit, for example, or the meatless steak with chimichurri.
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Trevi’s
7 Trevi’s
When you’re in the mood for Italian food (which, if you’re anything like us, is probably most of the time), take a stroll to Trevi’s, a vegan Italian restaurant in Amsterdam. The menu is packed with delicious vegan versions of Italian favorites like pizza Margherita, spaghetti pomodoro, ravioli zucca, and so much more.
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Charlotte is a VegNews editor and writer based in sunny Southsea on England’s southern coast.
