★ MUST GO · #1 Photo via Google Maps Ranked by overall rating, signature dish strength, and how much reviewers praise the food. If you only have a weekend, start here.
★ MUST GO · #1 Photo via Google Maps 
Must go · #2 #2 Reserve a table ahead as the venue is often fully booked
Must go · #3 #3 Try the pistachio and cocoa vegan gelato—they are highly praised for their creamy texture.
Must go · #4 #4 Try the pistachio rose danish and pain au chocolat for classic flaky viennoiseries.
Must go · #5 #5 Try the falafel pita with customizable spice levels.
Must go · #6 #6 Try the black garlic or truffle ramen for standout flavors.
Must go · #7 #7 Try the two-course community dinner with soup and main dishes like curry or lentils
Must go · #8 #8 Try the Moroccan Chickpea Soup with Harissa or the North African lentil soup for flavorful vegan options
Must go · #9 #9 Try the courgette cake, consistently praised as a highlight.
Must go · #10 #10 Try the vegan injera dishes like beyaynetu with a variety of toppings
Must go · #11 #11 Try the cheesy dakkalbi and TVP-based bulgogi for standout vegan dishes
Must go · #12 #12 Try the vegan cheeseburger, often highlighted as a top dish.
Must go · #13 #13 Try the truffle burger and cheesy bacon fries for standout flavors
Must go · #14 #14 Enjoy unlimited refills at the self-serve salad bar anytime during your meal
Must go · #15 #15 Try the vegan banana bread and mapo toasties
Dishes ranked by how well this city's plant-based venues make them, compared to the other 157 cities we track.
17 places worth stopping for ramen
Try the vegan shrimp tempura and cauliflower tempura for standout dishes.
Try the Amaze Men classic dry ramen with crispy onions and tempura cauliflower for a rich, flavorful experience.
Try the spicy vegan miso ramen with tofu for a large, flavorful portion
Try the Vegetable Tan Tan Ramen for a flavorful vegan option
Try the spicy vegan tan tan men and tofu dishes
Try the spicy miso vegan ramen with kimchi and spicy edamame sides.
Try the vegan shoyu or spicy miso ramen
Try the spicy miso vegan ramen for a flavorful and spicy experience
Expect to be charged for tap water (approx. €1.50 per glass)
Try the vegan miso ramen and vegan gyoza.
Try the black garlic or truffle ramen for standout flavors.
Reserve in advance to get a window seat overlooking the canal.
Try the vegan miso ramen and vegan gyoza
Try the shoyu veg and sea salt veg ramen for vegan options
Try the vegetable gyoza and avocado or cucumber maki for vegan-friendly starters
Try the tan tan ramen, a popular and highly recommended dish
Try the vegan Kinoko Ramen for a highly recommended plant-based option.
3 places worth stopping for pastel de nata
Try the vegan pastel de nata, which is highly praised and considered one of the best in Amsterdam.
Try the vegan pastel de nata served warm for a delicious sweet treat.
Try the vegan bulgogi burger and 'Festina Fry' vegan sharing plate
5 places worth stopping for pistachio
Try the pistachio and hazelnut vegan ice creams, noted for their creamy texture
Try the pistachio and cocoa vegan gelato—they are highly praised for their creamy texture.
Try the pistachio, hazelnut, and dark chocolate vegan sorbets for a creamy experience.
Try the pistachio vegan sorbet, often praised for its creamy texture and flavor
Try the chocolate vegan sorbet for a dairy-free treat
Completely plant-based kitchens. No swaps, no asking, no surprises.
Try the black garlic or truffle ramen for standout flavors.
Try the two-course community dinner with soup and main dishes like curry or lentils
Try the Amaze Men classic dry ramen with crispy onions and tempura cauliflower for a rich, flavorful experience.
Try the courgette cake, consistently praised as a highlight.
Mainstream restaurants where the vegan side of the menu is treated seriously.
Try the vegan injera dishes like beyaynetu with a variety of toppings
Try the loaded fries with vegan pulled pork topping for a flavorful experience
Try the Moroccan Chickpea Soup with Harissa or the North African lentil soup for flavorful vegan options
Try the mango-curry hummus, it’s a standout favorite.
Open before 10, good coffee, the kind of place you walk back to on day two.
Try the vegan banana bread and mapo toasties
Try the pistachio rose danish and pain au chocolat for classic flaky viennoiseries.
Try the vegan pastel de nata, which is highly praised and considered one of the best in Amsterdam.
Try the vegan banana bread and vegan toasties for satisfying plant-based snacks.
Weekday fuel and weekend stretches.
Try the Amaze Men classic dry ramen with crispy onions and tempura cauliflower for a rich, flavorful experience.
Try the two-course community dinner with soup and main dishes like curry or lentils
Try the courgette cake, consistently praised as a highlight.
Try the falafel pita with the self-serve topping bar to customize your meal.
The reason you planned the trip.
Try the black garlic or truffle ramen for standout flavors.
Try the vegan koftes and daily fresh vegan mezzes.
Try the courgette cake, consistently praised as a highlight.
Try the chef’s tasting menu for a wide variety of vegan dishes and flavor combinations.
Date night. Birthday. Tell them you're celebrating.
Book reservations well in advance, often months ahead, to secure a table.
Try the chef’s tasting menu for a wide variety of vegan dishes and flavor combinations.
Try the sweet potato fries, frequently praised by reviewers.
Try the chef's choice tasting menu for a varied experience of inventive vegan Mexican dishes.
Where the coffee is the reason to come.
Order oat or soy plant milk for coffee drinks as a vegan milk alternative.
Try the pistachio rose Danish and vegan croissants, especially the fromage and almond varieties
Try the vegan carrot cake, a frequent favorite.
Try the vegan avocado toast, a frequently praised dish.
Ice cream, pastry, and the honest dessert case.
Try the gianduia and vegan advocaat-inspired gelato flavors
Try the pistachio and cocoa vegan gelato—they are highly praised for their creamy texture.
Try the pistachio vegan sorbet, often praised for its creamy texture and flavor
Try the pistachio rose danish and pain au chocolat for classic flaky viennoiseries.
Quiet rooms, unhurried pace, under $$.
Try the savory and sweet pies, especially the lasagna-like layered pie made with bread slices
Try the savoy cabbage dolmas and black rice with jackfruit for vegan options
Enjoy the garden seating when weather permits for a peaceful dining experience.
Try the 6-course tasting menu paired with thoughtfully selected local wines.
Wifi, outlets, no judgement for a 3-hour sit.
Get a discount by choosing plant-based milk for your coffee or matcha
Order oat or soy plant milk for coffee drinks as a vegan milk alternative.
Try the vegan avocado toast, a frequently praised dish.
Staff explain vegan options clearly if you ask
Busy rooms with tables big enough for eight.
Try the two-course community dinner with soup and main dishes like curry or lentils
Try the black garlic or truffle ramen for standout flavors.
Try the chef’s tasting menu for a wide variety of vegan dishes and flavor combinations.
Try the sweet potato fries, frequently praised by reviewers.
Menus kids recognize, staff who don't flinch at strollers.
Try the vegan banana bread and mapo toasties
Try the gianduia and vegan advocaat-inspired gelato flavors
Try the vegan Rainbowl with tofu or build your own personalized vegan bowl
Try the vegan chocolate cake for a rich and smooth experience
Menu is clearly labeled with vegan and gluten-free options
Try the koshari with the mix of sauces for an authentic experience.
Try the falafel pita with the spicy green sauce for a local favorite experience.
Try the spicy roasted cauliflower with tahini sauce
Create your own Malatang bowl with a variety of fresh vegetables and choose from several vegan broths.
Try the watermelon 'tuna' sushi and Spicy Summer Mango Uramaki for unique flavors.
Try the spicy vegan tan tan men and tofu dishes
Try the bulgogi pastry and the red bean mochi dessert, they are highly praised specialties.
Try the chef’s tasting menu for a wide variety of vegan dishes and flavor combinations.
Try the beetroot sushi and charcoaled ravioli for standout dishes.
Try the falafel pita with the spicy green sauce for a local favorite experience.
Try the gianduia and vegan advocaat-inspired gelato flavors
spinach · Vegan Food Guide All 739 Amsterdam venues on the map. Filter by what's open, save what you'd return for, get walking directions in two taps.
Cities where the ramen signature also earns a spot in the top essentials — pack a weekend around one.
Yes — Amsterdam has 739 vegan-ready venues. The top-ranked are Kitchen Impossible Amsterdam, Vegan Sushi Bar, Miuz Gelato & Coffee. Spinach ranks them daily on overall rating, signature dish strength, and reviewer praise for the food.
Amsterdam scores 83.7/100 on the Spinach vegan city index. The city has 114 vegan-friendly venues and 146 high-quality restaurants out of 739 analyzed.
Amsterdam has 63 fully vegan restaurants and 39 vegetarian restaurants. 114 venues score B or higher on the Vegan Friendliness grade.
Amsterdam's top signature dishes for vegans are ramen, pastel de nata, pistachio, and the city also does burger and ice cream well. Signature dishes are ranked by how the city's venues score against the other 157 cities we track.
The vegan scene in Amsterdam leans Asian, Italian, American. Middle Eastern is particularly strong, with 10 venues serving quality plant-based options.
Kitchen Impossible Amsterdam is ranked #1 in Amsterdam by the Spinach Essentials algorithm, which weights rating, signature dish performance, and reviewer praise. See all 15 Essentials for the full ranking.
Spinach ranks vegan venues using the same algorithm the mobile app runs: a composite of Google Maps rating, the Spinach Rating (Wilson-confidence scored), dish-quality Wilson scores from extracted review signals, and city-specific signature dish strength. Essentials add a tier weighting; category lists add their own mood/occasion weights. No pay-to-play.
The ranking refreshes daily from Supabase. The last refresh is stamped at the top of this page. Venue data comes from Google Maps, HappyCow, and Spinach's own review-analysis pipeline.
