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15 essentials · 3 signature dishes
Best Vegan Restaurants in Rotterdam
No. 78 of the 100 best vegan cities 202615 essentials
Where to eat first in Rotterdam
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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Falafel, Vegan Baklava
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The vibe: good for groups
Chinese-Indonesian, Vegan Mock Meats
$$
The vibe: good for groups
Dutch Fries, Vegan Bitterballen
$
The vibe: good for families
Vegan Panzerotti, Puccia
$$
The vibe: good for groups
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Vegan Buffet, Gado Gado
$
The vibe: good for groups
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Eritrean Injera, Vegan Platter
$$
The vibe: good for groups
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Pizza, Vegan Menu
$$
Worth ordering: #1 PizzaWorth ordering: #5 Cake
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Vietnamese, Vegan Pho & Rolls
$
The vibe: good for groups
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Bagels, Vegan Cream Cheese
$
The vibe: good for work & study
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Indian Curries, Vegan Menu
$$
The vibe: good for groups
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Jordanian Falafel, Vegan Menu
$$
The vibe: good for groups
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Dosa, Vegan Curries
$$$
The vibe: good for groups
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Coffee, Vegan Milk, Frappés
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The vibe: good for work & study
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Sourdough, Vegan Bread & Rolls
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3 signature dishes
What Rotterdam cooks best
The dishes Rotterdam's reviews name most and praise hardest, each ranked by how reviewers rate the vegan version.
signature #1
Best çiğ köfte in Rotterdam
Turkish Çiğ Köfte, Vegan Wrap
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Worth ordering: #1 Çiğ köfte
Çiğ Köfte, Vegan Nuggets
$$
Worth ordering: #2 Çiğ köfte
Turkish, Vegan Köfte & Falafel
$
Worth ordering: #3 Çiğ köfte
Turkish Çiğ Köfte, Vegan Wraps
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Worth ordering: #4 Çiğ köfte
signature #2
Best pancakes in Rotterdam
Dutch Pancakes, Vegan Menu
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Worth ordering: #1 Pancakes
American Pancakes, Vegan Menu
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Worth ordering: #2 Pancakes
Vegan Pancakes, Raw Bites
$$
Worth ordering: #3 Pancakes
Pancakes, Vegan Sweet & Savory
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Worth ordering: #4 Pancakes
Pancakes, Vegan Brunch
$$
Worth ordering: #3 BowlWorth ordering: #5 Coffee+1
signature #3
Best ramen in Rotterdam
Japanese Ramen, Vegan Ramen Menu
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Worth ordering: #1 Ramen
Japanese Ramen, Vegan Menu
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Worth ordering: #2 Ramen
Vegan & omni
2 lists Fully vegan · Omni standouts
9 places
Fully vegan in Rotterdam
Vegan Sushi, Wok & Mock Meats
$$
Worth ordering: #3 Bowl
Vegan Buffet, Gado Gado
$
The vibe: good for groups
Vegan Kapsalon, Ribs & Burgers
$$
The vibe: good for groups
Vegan Pizza, Housemade Cheese
$$
Worth ordering: #2 Pizza
10 places
Omni standouts in Rotterdam
Dutch Fries, Vegan Bitterballen
$
The vibe: good for families
Eritrean Injera, Vegan Platter
$$
The vibe: good for groups
Bagels, Vegan Cream Cheese
$
The vibe: good for work & study
Indian Curries, Vegan Menu
$$
The vibe: good for groups
By occasion
11 lists Breakfast spots · Lunch & brunch · Dinner destinations · Worth the occasion · Coffee masters · Sweet treats · Cozy hideaways · Work-friendly cafes · Group night out · Budget eats · Family friendly
8 places
Breakfast spots in Rotterdam
Sourdough, Vegan Bread & Rolls
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Brunch, Vegan Pancakes & Curry
$$$
The vibe: good for dates
American Pancakes, Vegan Menu
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Worth ordering: #2 Pancakes
Pancakes, Vegan Sweet & Savory
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Worth ordering: #4 Pancakes
8 places
Lunch & brunch in Rotterdam
Vegan Sushi, Wok & Mock Meats
$$
Worth ordering: #3 Bowl
Vegan Panzerotti, Puccia
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The vibe: good for groups
Vegan Buffet, Gado Gado
$
The vibe: good for groups
Falafel, Vegan Baklava
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The vibe: good for groups
8 places
Dinner destinations in Rotterdam
Vietnamese, Vegan Pho & Pancakes
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The vibe: good for dates
Tapas, Vegan Menu, All-You-Can-Eat
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The vibe: good for dates
Ethiopian Injera, Vegan Platters
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The vibe: good for dates
Shared Plates, Vegan Choices
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The vibe: good for dates
6 places
Worth the occasion in Rotterdam
European, Vegan Tasting Menus
$$$$
The vibe: good for dates
Vegan Burgers, GF Tiramisu
$$$
Worth ordering: #4 Cake
Vietnamese, Vegan Pho & Pancakes
$$
The vibe: good for dates
Tapas, Vegan Menu, All-You-Can-Eat
$$
The vibe: good for dates
10 places
Coffee masters in Rotterdam
Specialty Coffee, Vegan Pastries
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Worth ordering: #3 Coffee
Pancakes, Vegan Brunch
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Worth ordering: #3 BowlWorth ordering: #5 Coffee+1
Vegan Cheesecakes, Raw Cakes
$$$
Worth ordering: #1 Cake
Bagels, Vegan Cream Cheese
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Worth ordering: #3 Cake
10 places
Sweet treats in Rotterdam
Sourdough, Vegan Bread & Rolls
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Vegan Cheesecakes, Raw Cakes
$$$
Worth ordering: #1 Cake
Vegan Bakery, Pistachio Cruffins
$$$
Worth ordering: #2 Cake
Bakery, Vegan Bread & Cookies
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8 places
Cozy hideaways in Rotterdam
Vietnamese, Vegan Pho & Pancakes
$$
The vibe: good for dates
Pancakes, Vegan Brunch
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Worth ordering: #3 BowlWorth ordering: #5 Coffee+1
Cafe, Smoky Tofu Sandwich
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The vibe: good for dates
Dutch Pancakes, Vegan Menu
$$
Worth ordering: #1 Pancakes
8 places
Work-friendly cafes in Rotterdam
Cafe, Vegan Sandwiches, Banana Bread
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The vibe: good for work & study
Indonesian Coffee, Vegan Rendang
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The vibe: good for work & study
Tea, Vegan High Tea & Bites
$$
The vibe: good for groups
Coffee, Vegan Milk, Frappés
$$
The vibe: good for work & study
10 places
Group night out in Rotterdam
Eritrean Injera, Vegan Platter
$$
The vibe: good for groups
Vegan Bowls, Burgers, Brunch
$$
The vibe: good for dates
Jordanian Falafel, Vegan Menu
$$
The vibe: good for groups
Vietnamese, Vegan Pho & Pancakes
$$
The vibe: good for dates
10 places
Budget eats in Rotterdam
Vegan Buffet, Gado Gado
$
The vibe: good for groups
Chinese-Indonesian, Vegan Mock Meats
$$
The vibe: good for groups
Vegan Sushi, Wok & Mock Meats
$$
Worth ordering: #3 Bowl
Vietnamese, Tempeh, Vegan Rolls
$
The vibe: good for groups
8 places
Family friendly in Rotterdam
Dutch Fries, Vegan Bitterballen
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The vibe: good for families
Vegan Buffet, Gado Gado
$
The vibe: good for groups
American Pancakes, Vegan Menu
$$
Worth ordering: #2 Pancakes
Vietnamese, Vegan Pho & Pancakes
$$
The vibe: good for dates
By dish
4 lists Best coffee · Best pizza · Best cake · Best bowl
8 places
Best coffee in Rotterdam
Specialty Coffee, Vegan Fries
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Worth ordering: #1 Coffee
Cafe, Vegan Club, Plant-Based Cakes
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Worth ordering: #1 Coffee
Specialty Coffee, Vegan Pastries
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Worth ordering: #3 Coffee
Brunch, Vegan Pancakes & Curry
$$$
The vibe: good for dates
6 places
Best pizza in Rotterdam
Pizza, Vegan Menu
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Worth ordering: #1 PizzaWorth ordering: #5 Cake
Vegan Pizza, Housemade Cheese
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Worth ordering: #2 Pizza
Spanish Tapas, Vegan Menu
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Worth ordering: #3 Pizza
Pizza Slices, Vegan Choices
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Worth ordering: #4 Pizza
7 places
Best cake in Rotterdam
Vegan Cheesecakes, Raw Cakes
$$$
Worth ordering: #1 Cake
Vegan Bakery, Pistachio Cruffins
$$$
Worth ordering: #2 Cake
Bagels, Vegan Cream Cheese
$$
Worth ordering: #3 Cake
Vegan Burgers, GF Tiramisu
$$$
Worth ordering: #4 Cake
6 places
Best bowl in Rotterdam
Mexican Bowls, Vegan Chicken
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Worth ordering: #1 Bowl
Fresh Bowls, Vegan Wraps & Cakes
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Worth ordering: #1 Bowl
Vegan Sushi, Wok & Mock Meats
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Worth ordering: #3 Bowl
Pancakes, Vegan Brunch
$$
Worth ordering: #3 BowlWorth ordering: #5 Coffee+1
By cuisine
2 lists Italian · Japanese
10 places
Italian in Rotterdam
Tapas, Vegan Menu, All-You-Can-Eat
$$
The vibe: good for dates
Vegan Pizza, Housemade Cheese
$$
Worth ordering: #2 Pizza
Vegan Panzerotti, Puccia
$$
The vibe: good for groups
Spanish Tapas, Vegan Menu
$$
Worth ordering: #3 Pizza
10 places
Japanese in Rotterdam
Vegan Sushi, Wok & Mock Meats
$$
Worth ordering: #3 Bowl
Vegan Kapsalon, Ribs & Burgers
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The vibe: good for groups
Japanese Ramen, Vegan Menu
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Worth ordering: #2 Ramen
Japanese Ramen, Vegan Ramen Menu
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Worth ordering: #1 Ramen
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Questions about eating vegan in Rotterdam
Are there vegan restaurants in Rotterdam?
Yes. Spinach rates 210 vegan and vegan-friendly places in Rotterdam. The top three are Nori | Vegan Sushi - Wok, Falafel en Hummus restaurant Rotterdam and De Oude Plek.
Is Rotterdam good for vegans?
Yes. Rotterdam is No. 78 of the 100 best vegan cities 2026, with 45 great places for vegans, 10.9 for every 100,000 residents. A great place is easy for vegans (grade A or B) and rated 4.5 or more.
How many vegan restaurants are in Rotterdam?
Spinach rates 210 vegan and vegan-friendly places in Rotterdam. 92 are easy for vegans (grade A or B), and 45 of those are great places, rated 4.5 or more.
What dishes is Rotterdam known for?
Rotterdam's top signature dishes for vegans are çiğ köfte, pancakes, ramen, and the city also does pizza well. Signature dishes are ranked by how the city's venues score against the other 157 cities we track.
What are the best cuisines for vegans in Rotterdam?
The vegan scene in Rotterdam leans Italian, Japanese. Italian is particularly strong, with 10 venues serving quality plant-based options.
What's the best vegan restaurant in Rotterdam?
Nori | Vegan Sushi - Wok is ranked #1 in Rotterdam by the Spinach Essentials algorithm, which weights rating, signature dish performance, and reviewer praise. See all 15 Essentials for the full ranking.
How does Spinach rank these venues?
By formula, and no place pays to be listed. Every place gets a Spinach Rating for how good its vegan food is, and a high rating needs many diners to agree. The lists weigh that rating, how good each place's vegan dishes are and how strong it is on the city's signature dishes. The essentials add a weight for each tier, and each list by occasion adds its own.
How fresh is this data?
The lists on this page were last refreshed on 7 November 2026.