Best vegan restaurants in Amsterdam | I amsterdam (2024)

The Alchemist Garden

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This raw-food restaurant in Oud-West celebrates plant-based gastronomy with an array of dishes that showcase the versatility of locally sourced, organic ingredients. Everything on the menu is raw (meaning it's not processed, preserved, or cooked), meaning that no nutrients or vitamins are lost and go directly into your belly. From delectable starters to indulgent mains, every plate is also a work of art, meticulously presented to appeal to both the palate and the eyes. Our favourite is the zucchini lasagne with spinach, mushrooms and ricotta (made from almonds).

Veganees

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Enjoy responsible-sourced Asian street food without the unhealthy additives at Veganees in Oud-West. Here, the menu showcases sustainable, plant-based ingredients in 25 creative dishes taking inspiration from all corners of Asia. From Japanese mushroom gyoza with ponzu and Korean cauliflower with gochujang to Thai tom kha soup and Indonesian jackfruit rendang.

Madre

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Tuck into margarita sours and superb jackfruit tacos at this lively plant-based restaurant that was recently installed on Westerstraat.Madre offers a fine selection of delicious comfort food dishes, including mushroom quesadillas made with shiitake and truffle oil, cauliflower tacos smothered in chipotle sauce and zingy salads with mega helpings of avocado. The co*cktail list pairs perfectly with the food - we can stop banging on about the ice-cold granita made with mezcal, lime and ginger.

SOIL

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With its selection of bowls, salads and sandwiches, SOIL looks to strike the balance between healthy and indulgent while keeping the service relaxed. Current gems include the creamy peanut butter curry bowl and kimchi Reuben sandwich, as well as seasonal specials like tonkotsu ramen, bulgogi cheese steak, and fan-favourite Ben Ben Noodles. All the dishes are plant-based and locally sourced, and with two outposts – one in Oud-West and in Oost – it's a great choice for those looking to be more mindful of the produce they consume.

Vegan Sushi Bar

The first vegan sushi restaurant in the Netherlands, this isn't your run-of-the-mill cucumber roll joint. Let your wasabi dreams come true with the creative concoctions at the Vegan Sushi Bar, where the plant-based salmon (we have no idea how they make it) and tempura shrimp will satisfy even the most discerning taste buds. The presentation here is also always really fun and festive.

H/eart.h

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At H/eart.h, you’ll find well-executed veg-led dishes like zesty “rawvioli” of red beet with chive “cheese” and caramelized onion, comforting broccoli gnocchi with a creamy sauce of sun-dried tomatoes, silken tofu and cashew garlic “cheese” and healthy fusion sushi with spirulina rice, avocado, black beans and chipotle mayo. Or, gather around the roaring hearth to listen to live jazz or DJ beats while nursing a local craft beer, gin & tonic or a glass of natural wine on one of the regularly scheduled music nights.

Meatless District

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With a completely animal-free menu, Meatless District is a vegan’s delight – as proven by the recent opening of a second location. The multinational menu features one-of-a-kind dishes for breakfast, lunch and dinner.For breakfast, yellow beet, dukkah and mint puts a twist on trendy avocado toast, while more typical dishes like scones and scrambled “eggs” also appear on the menu. The starting price for a main course at dinner is around €15, which includes the Meatless District burger: a grilled aubergine creation served with boerenfriet and mayo (vegan, of course).

The Vegan Junk Food Bar

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Junk food isn’t just for meat eaters – vegans can indulge in grease, too! At the Vegan Junk Food Bar, all the tasty treats usually reserved for carnivores are on the menu, including juicy plant-based burgers and fries made entirely of vegan ingredients. The Vegan Junk Food Bar has four locations: De Pijp spot is a fully-fledged restaurant serving up dishes such as shawarma and bitterballen, while the Oud-West location has more of a takeaway cafe vibe.

Koffie ende Koeck

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The menu at this breakfast stop, lunchroom and bakery is 100% plant-based and 100% delicious, offering up sweet treats and savoury bites to enjoy in the cosy café or outside on the terrace. The cake is the high point at Koffie ende Koeck: each flavour, including chocolate hazelnut, Victoria sponge, carrot cake and more, are made with vegan-friendly ingredients. For an extra-special vegan feast, reserve your spot at High Tea for tea sandwiches, scones and unlimited tea.

Wild & The Moon

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With a menu that’s 100% plant-based and gluten-free, eating out doesn’t get more allergen-friendly than this. Wild & The Moon has taken Amsterdam by storm since it first arrived in the Netherlands from France, and now has four locations across the city. The health food franchise focuses on local, seasonal, and organic produce, with an ethos that’s centred around sustainability. Try a cold-pressed organic juice and a colourful smoothie bowl, or tuck into their hearty dish of the day. Take-away is no problem either, as Wild & The Moon's packaging is completely biodegradable.

Lait de Choco

As Holland’s first vegan chocolaterie, Lait de Choco offers hand-crafted plant-based chocolate with an emphasis on sustainable ingredients. With a menu that will have vegan sweet-tooths flocking, the chocolaterie prides itself on its selection of bouchées, (oval-shaped chocolate bonbons filled with praline), and boasts refined flavours such as pecan ganache + speculoos crunch, and matcha crème + lemon poppyseed. Stroll on over to the Czaar Peterbuurt, a lovely neighbourhood on the corner of Centrum and Oost, where Lait de Coco has its store, to curate your own bundle of bouchées.

Men Impossible

Men Impossible’s mission is simple: to offer ramen that contributes to a more sustainable society. The menu is 100% plant-based, the first entirely vegan ramen menu of its kind in Amsterdam, and its dishes pack a flavourful punch. Try the array of à la carte options, including seitan katsu, and chili and garlic ramen, or tuck into the set menu for a more extensive experience. Located right in the heart of the Jordaan, Men Impossible’s cosy communal dining space also has a great view of the open kitchen for some culinary entertainment.

TerraZen

TerraZen is a family-run vegan restaurant and one of the first of its kind in the city. After living in Tokyo for 25 years, Izaba and Tomomi decided to combine their Japanese and Jamaican heritage to create a special menu. Tucked away in the city centre, this cosy restaurant offers both familiar favourites, such as crispy roti wraps and tonkatsu bowls, alongside their own creations complete with a twist, like sushi rolls with tempeh and brown rice.

TerraZen | Sint Jacobsstraat 19HS, City Centre