Amsterdam goes wide, not Dutch. The five essentials lean Asian and fusion before anything local, with Kitchen Impossible Amsterdam and Larry's leading that side and Little Plant Pantry and Liever Hier holding the European bench. Bagels show up at 17 venues and Larry's also takes the burger excellence top spot, the dish lane the city quietly does best.
Ranked by overall rating, signature dish strength, and how much reviewers praise the food. If you only have a weekend, start here.
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Must go · #3 Try the Peking Duk vegan bao bun, often cited as a standout dish.
Must go · #4 Try the rose pistachio danish and raspberry cheesecake pastries
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Must go · #9 Most soups are clearly labeled as vegan or vegetarian for easy choice.
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Must go · #14 Try the truffle burger and cheesy bacon fries for standout flavors
Enjoy unlimited refills at the self-serve salad bar anytime during your meal
Dishes ranked by how well this city's plant-based venues make them, compared to the other 157 cities we track.
15 places worth stopping for ramen
Try the Amaze Men classic dry ramen with crispy onions and tempura cauliflower for a rich, flavorful experience.
Try the Amaze ramen, cucumber, and vegan prawns for a flavorful meal
Try the spicy vegan miso ramen with tofu for a large, flavorful portion
Try the spicy vegan tan tan men and tofu dishes
3 places worth stopping for pastel de nata
Try the vegan pastel de nata—it’s highly praised for authentic flavor.
Try the vegan pastel de nata served warm
Try the vegan bulgogi burger, noted for its spicy, well-put-together flavor
5 places worth stopping for pistachio
Try the pistachio and hazelnut vegan ice creams, noted for their creamy texture
Try the vegan pistachio and hazelnut sorbets — they are highly praised for creamy texture and authentic nut flavors
Try the pistachio, hazelnut, and dark chocolate vegan sorbets for a creamy experience.
Try the pistachio and mango sorbetto vegan 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.
Completely plant-based kitchens. No swaps, no asking, no surprises.
Try the vegan lasagna topped with fresh tomato and toasted pumpkin seeds.
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.
Mainstream restaurants where the vegan side of the menu is treated seriously.
Try the vegan injera dishes like beyaynetu with a variety of toppings
Inform staff of your vegan dietary needs to ensure careful preparation.
Most soups are clearly labeled as vegan or vegetarian for easy choice.
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 injera dishes like beyaynetu with a variety of toppings
Try the rose pistachio danish and raspberry cheesecake pastries
Try the vegan banana bread and mapo toasties
Customize your crepe with vegan bases like chocolate or red velvet and top with fruit or vegan spreads.
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 multi-course tasting menus, available in 4, 5, or 6 courses.
Try the tasting menu to sample a range of creative dishes including Mexican and beetroot sushi, charcoal ravioli, and gnocchi.
Date night. Birthday. Tell them you're celebrating.
Book reservations well in advance, often months ahead, to secure a table.
Try the multi-course tasting menus, available in 4, 5, or 6 courses.
Try the chef’s tasting menu for a wide variety of vegan dishes and flavor combinations.
Try the housemade bread with dips—it’s frequently praised and often highlighted even by local fans
Where the coffee is the reason to come.
Ice cream, pastry, and the honest dessert case.
Try the pistachio and mango sorbetto vegan gelato flavors
Try the original cinnamon roll or the pistachio and pecan caramel flavors
Try the pistachio vegan sorbet, often praised for its creamy texture and flavor
Try the pistachio and hazelnut vegan ice creams, noted for their creamy texture
Quiet rooms, unhurried pace, under $$.
Enjoy outdoor garden seating when weather permits
Try the savory and sweet pies, especially the lasagna-like layered pie made with bread slices
Try the roasted king oyster mushrooms dish with cabbage roll and parsnip mash
Try the fudgy brownie—large portions under 4€
Wifi, outlets, no judgement for a 3-hour sit.
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 multi-course tasting menus, available in 4, 5, or 6 courses.
Try the chef’s tasting menu for a wide variety of vegan dishes and flavor combinations.
Menus kids recognize, staff who don't flinch at strollers.
Try the vegan banana bread and mapo toasties
Try the vegan Rainbowl with tofu or build your own personalized vegan bowl
Try the vegan chocolate cake for a rich and smooth experience
Try the vegan combo plate for a variety of flavorful dishes
Try the red lentil soup and Persian noodle soup, highly recommended.
Menu is clearly labeled with vegan and gluten-free options
Try the falafel pita with the spicy green sauce for a local favorite experience.
Try the falafel pita with the self-serve topping bar to customize your meal.
Try the fried 'chicken' bao buns and oyster mushroom wings
Try the vegan ceviche and celeriac tartare from the dedicated vegan menu.
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 tasting menu to sample a range of creative dishes including Mexican and beetroot sushi, charcoal ravioli, and gnocchi.
Try the chef’s tasting menu for a wide variety of vegan dishes and flavor combinations.
Try the falafel pita with the spicy green sauce for a local favorite experience.
Try the vegan focaccia sandwiches with seasonal roasted vegetables.
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, Liever Hier, Larry's. 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 dumplings and burger 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.
