Five Vegetarian-Friendly Restaurants in Amsterdam
With its plentiful and diverse food offerings, Amsterdam is a foodie’s paradise. Even those who follow a plant-based diet, such as myself, can find a place to eat with little effort. I traveled to Amsterdam last year, and here are five vegetarian-friendly restaurants that I dined at and thoroughly enjoyed.
Mortimer
My lunch at Mortimer: the Mexican avocado sandwich
A popular spot among locals for brunch, Mortimer is centrally located in downtown Amsterdam and features a tantalizing selection of veggie-friendly dishes. Seating is limited, so come early or be ready to wait a little while.
Info:
Nieuwezijds Kolk 33
1012 PV Amsterdam
Restaurant de Waaghals
One of the dinner courses at Restaurant de Waaghals
An entirely vegetarian restaurant, Restaurant de Waaghals boasts a seasonal, surprise menu. The contents of your dinner are determined by how you respond to two questions: vegan or vegetarian and three or four courses. The dishes are artfully prepared and tase just as good as they look.
Info:
Frans Halsstraat 29
1072 BK Amsterdam
Factory Girl
Oh-so-delicious shakshuka from Factory Girl
Located in the De Pijp neighborhood, Factory Girl is a hip, cozy eatery serving up vegan and vegetarian breakfast and lunch. The shakshuka (pictured above) is to die for.
Info:
Saenredamstraat 32
1072 CH Amsterdam
Fou Fow Udon
Vegan udon from Fou Fow Udon
Our discovery of Fou Fow Udon was serendipitous. We had been wandering around the Jordaan neighborhood looking for somewhere to eat when we happened upon it, and boy, am I glad that we did. Fou Fow Udon dishes out delicious, aromatic udon with perfectly textured noodles. While not entirely vegetarian, they do offer vegan versions of a few of their udon.
Info:
Prinsengracht 411 H
1016 HM Amsterdam
Viêt View
Tofu bowl from Viêt View
Located in Foodhallen, a collection of over twenty food stalls, Viêt View is the perfect lunch or dinner spot for when you want good food fast. Similar to Fou Fow Udon, Viêt View is neither a vegetarian nor vegan restaurant, but it does have several vegetarian options.
Info:
Foodhallen
Hannie Dankbaarpassage 16
1053 RT Amsterdam
Well, that does it for my list. Hopefully, I can return to Amsterdam in the not-too-distant future and discover even more scrumptious, vegetarian-friendly restaurants. In the meantime, let me know if you have been to any of these restaurants, or if there are any that you would add to this list!
