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Ricki’s Amsterdam Food Guide

Where to eat in Amsterdam

These are my personal recommendations, organised by cuisine, with a little about what each place serves and who I recommend it for.

Steakhouses & grills

Steakhouses & grills

For a steak dinner or a relaxed evening around the grill.

Lively & casual

Cannibale Royale · Lange Niezel

My recommendation is the Lange Niezel branch, in the centre within walking distance of Dam Square. Steaks, ribs and burgers in a relaxed setting with a mix of locals and visitors. A choice for dinner as part of a night out with friends.

Lange Niezel 15–17, 1012 GS Amsterdam

This business has several locations. Check the website for the branch that best fits your plans; menus and atmosphere can vary. All locations ↗

My recommendation

My choice for an easygoing evening with meat and a beer.

Vegetarian & vegan: Vegetarian options are available. Vegans should check with the branch about the bun, cheese and sauces; a plant-based patty alone does not make a burger vegan.

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Relaxed steakhouse

Black & Blue

I recommend Black & Blue for a sit-down steak dinner that still feels relaxed. Grilled steaks, salads and sides are the focus. Choose the branch that fits your plans.

This business has several locations. Check the website for the branch that best fits your plans; menus and atmosphere can vary. All locations ↗

My recommendation

A good fit for a date or a sit-down dinner with friends.

Vegetarian & vegan: The restaurant states that vegetarian and vegan options are available. Check the branch menu for the current selection.

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Cosy & informal

Castell

My suggestion for a steak dinner with character. Castell near Leidseplein combines charcoal-grilled meat with a cosy setting and leather seating areas. It suits a relaxed evening over dinner and wine.

My recommendation

A place to settle in. The seating is part of its character, so check the photos when booking.

Vegetarian & vegan: This venue focuses on meat or seafood. A complete vegetarian or vegan meal has not been confirmed here; arrange it in advance rather than relying on sides.

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Dutch & down to earth

Loetje

For a Dutch-style steak meal, I recommend getting to know Loetje. Beef tenderloin in its signature gravy is the main attraction. The atmosphere is approachable and down to earth.

This business has several locations. Check the website for the branch that best fits your plans; menus and atmosphere can vary. All locations ↗

My recommendation

Come for the steak and gravy; it is a different style from a chargrilled steak.

Vegetarian & vegan: There are vegetarian dishes and a burger labelled vegan on the menu. Do not assume the vegetarian 0.0 steak is vegan; check its gravy and sides.

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Chic & celebratory

MR PORTER

This is my pick for a more dressed-up evening. The steakhouse at W Amsterdam combines city views with a polished restaurant-and-bar setting. Allow time and a suitable budget for the occasion.

My recommendation

My suggestion for a celebration or a special date. Check the menu and prices before booking.

Vegetarian & vegan: This venue focuses on meat or seafood. A complete vegetarian or vegan meal has not been confirmed here; arrange it in advance rather than relying on sides.

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Italian restaurants

Italian restaurants

Pasta, pizza and a leisurely Italian meal.

Classic & romantic Italian

Casa di David

My suggestion for a classic Italian dinner with enough variety for different tastes around the table. Alongside pizza and pasta, the menu includes antipasti, soups, salads, fish and seafood, chicken and meat dishes. A place for a full Italian meal on the Singel.

My recommendation

My pick for a date or an Italian evening in the centre.

Vegetarian & vegan: Vegetarian options feature on the menu. Vegans should confirm a specific dish, including eggs in pasta, cheese, butter and sauces; this is not a vegan restaurant.

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Italian dining to make time for

Toscanini

My recommendation for an Italian evening centred on food and wine. The menu covers antipasti, pasta, main courses, salads, vegetables and desserts, with meat and fish depending on the changing menu and specials. This is a full dining experience with much more than pasta.

My recommendation

For an evening around the table. Book ahead.

Vegetarian & vegan: Vegetarian options feature on the menu. Vegans should confirm a specific dish, including eggs in pasta, cheese, butter and sauces; this is not a vegan restaurant.

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Lively Italian trattoria

Ceppi’s

My suggestion for a lively Italian evening near Leidseplein. Beyond pizza and pasta, the menu includes antipasti such as burrata, fish and seafood starters, chicken Milanese and a side salad. The selection changes with the season, so browse the menu when planning.

My recommendation

My pick for a sociable, lively evening.

Vegetarian & vegan: Vegetarian options feature on the menu. Vegans should confirm a specific dish, including eggs in pasta, cheese, butter and sauces; this is not a vegan restaurant.

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Seventies-style chic

Bello Gio’s

My suggestion for an Italian evening with seventies-style flair at NDSM. The offering goes beyond pizza and pasta, with antipasti and salads, main courses, sides and desserts alongside cocktails. A choice for dinner and an evening out in Noord.

My recommendation

Choose it for the atmosphere as well as dinner, and plan your trip to Noord.

Vegetarian & vegan: Vegetarian options feature on the menu. Vegans should confirm a specific dish, including eggs in pasta, cheese, butter and sauces; this is not a vegan restaurant.

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Neighbourhood Italian & drinks

Barlusconi

If you fancy an outing beyond the centre, I recommend BAR.LUSCONI on Mercatorplein. Alongside pasta and antipasti, there are salads, mains such as steak and sea bass, and desserts. Sandwiches and omelettes also feature at lunchtime. Choose a full meal or something lighter.

My recommendation

My suggestion for a neighbourhood evening in West over food and drinks.

Vegetarian & vegan: Vegetarian options feature on the menu. Vegans should confirm a specific dish, including eggs in pasta, cheese, butter and sauces; this is not a vegan restaurant.

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Asian restaurants

Asian restaurants

From Japanese ramen to Chinese, Thai and Indonesian cooking.

Casual ramen spot

Ramen-Ya

My suggestion for a warm, filling meal in a casual setting. A bowl of ramen brings together broth, noodles and toppings, making it an easy lunch or relaxed dinner while exploring the centre.

My recommendation

A pick for a bowl of ramen and an easy meal.

Vegetarian & vegan: Vegetarian / vegan: a suitable full meal has not been confirmed here. Check the menu and ask before visiting; vegetables or tofu alone do not establish that a dish is free of animal ingredients.

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Simple & down to earth

Nam Kee

Nam Kee is a simple Chinese restaurant, and the food is wonderful. Everything I ate there was fantastic. This is my recommendation when good food matters more to you than fancy décor. The Zeedijk branch serves Cantonese cooking in Chinatown.

My recommendation

Come for the food. Simple, delicious and without the fuss.

Vegetarian & vegan: Vegetarian / vegan: a suitable full meal has not been confirmed here. Check the menu and ask before visiting; vegetables or tofu alone do not establish that a dish is free of animal ingredients.

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Relaxed Thai dining

Bird Thai Restaurant

One of my suggestions for Thai food on Zeedijk. Curries and other Thai dishes suit an easygoing meal. There is also a snack bar opposite, which offers a different kind of stop.

My recommendation

Ask about the spice level and choose the restaurant or snack bar according to your plans.

Vegetarian & vegan: Vegetarian dishes are available. Vegans should confirm no fish sauce, shrimp, eggs or animal stock, including in curry pastes and sauces.

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Chinese sit-down dining

FuLu Mandarijn

I recommend it for Sichuan flavours and a sit-down meal in the centre. Order dishes to share and add a cocktail if you like. Ask for guidance if you prefer milder food.

My recommendation

My suggestion for a Chinese dinner with several dishes to share.

Vegetarian & vegan: Vegetarian / vegan: a suitable full meal has not been confirmed here. Check the menu and ask before visiting; vegetables or tofu alone do not establish that a dish is free of animal ingredients.

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Indonesian shared dining

Restaurant Blauw

My recommendation for exploring several Indonesian flavours in one meal. A rijsttafel brings a selection of small dishes to the table. It suits a sit-down dinner with time to share and taste.

My recommendation

Come hungry and curious, and check the available rijsttafel options.

Vegetarian & vegan: The Amsterdam menu offers a vegan rijsttafel, suitable for vegetarians too. Explicitly choose the vegan version.

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Traditional Japanese

Akitsu

A sit-down Japanese dinner with sushi, sashimi and other Japanese dishes. An option for exploring more of the cuisine beyond a takeaway sushi box.

Rozengracht 228–230, Amsterdam

Vegetarian & vegan: Vegetarian / vegan: a suitable full meal has not been confirmed here. Check the menu and ask before visiting; vegetables or tofu alone do not establish that a dish is free of animal ingredients.

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Refined Japanese, relaxed setting

EN Japanese Kitchen & Sake Bar

A more special Japanese evening with seasonal kaiseki menus, sushi, sashimi and sake. The atmosphere is relaxed, but allow time and a suitable budget. Kaiseki menus require advance ordering.

Dusartstraat 53H, Amsterdam

Vegetarian & vegan: A vegetarian tasting menu is offered by advance order. Vegans need separate confirmation, especially for dashi, eggs and sauces.

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Traditional, established Indonesian

Sama Sebo

A long-established Indonesian restaurant near Vondelpark and the museums, with a traditional atmosphere and rijsttafel small dishes. A choice for an Indonesian dinner with an old-school feel.

P.C. Hooftstraat 27, Amsterdam

Vegetarian & vegan: Vegetarian / vegan: a suitable full meal has not been confirmed here. Check the menu and ask before visiting; vegetables or tofu alone do not establish that a dish is free of animal ingredients.

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Fish & seafood

Fish & seafood

Fish, oysters and seafood, from a casual meal to a special evening.

Bright & relaxed seafood dining

The Seafood Bar · Spui

Seafood lovers should know the Spui branch. The setting is bright and relaxed, with individual dishes and platters to share. My recommendation for a sit-down seafood meal while spending time in the centre.

This business has several locations. Check the website for the branch that best fits your plans; menus and atmosphere can vary. All locations ↗

Spui 15, 1012 WX Amsterdam

My recommendation

A good fit for a seafood meal during a day in the centre.

Vegetarian & vegan: This venue focuses on meat or seafood. A complete vegetarian or vegan meal has not been confirmed here; arrange it in advance rather than relying on sides.

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Lively market-style seafood

Pesca

My suggestion for a seafood evening with a different format. Choose fish and seafood from a market-style display; the selection is part of the experience. It feels less formal than a traditional fish restaurant, but check portions and prices before ordering.

My recommendation

For those who enjoy choosing and sharing. Ask what your selection will cost.

Vegetarian & vegan: This venue focuses on meat or seafood. A complete vegetarian or vegan meal has not been confirmed here; arrange it in advance rather than relying on sides.

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Classic & cosy seafood restaurant

Lucius

For a relaxed evening in an established fish restaurant, I recommend Lucius. The feel is classic and cosy, with fish and seafood at the centre of the menu. Make time to enjoy dinner.

My recommendation

My pick for a proper sit-down seafood dinner in the centre.

Vegetarian & vegan: This venue focuses on meat or seafood. A complete vegetarian or vegan meal has not been confirmed here; arrange it in advance rather than relying on sides.

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Intimate oyster & wine bar

Brut de Mer

My recommendation for oyster and wine lovers spending time in De Pijp. Brut de Mer has the feel of an intimate seafood bar, suited to a date or a small gathering. Check seating before planning a group visit.

My recommendation

For oysters and a glass of wine in a neighbourhood setting.

Vegetarian & vegan: This venue focuses on meat or seafood. A complete vegetarian or vegan meal has not been confirmed here; arrange it in advance rather than relying on sides.

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Refined dining for an occasion

John Dory

My pick for a multi-course evening in a refined setting. The upstairs restaurant serves a seasonal set menu in a historic Prinsengracht building. Fish and seafood feature, but meat and poultry may also appear.

My recommendation

Make an evening of it, and check the current menu and price before booking.

Vegetarian & vegan: This venue focuses on meat or seafood. A complete vegetarian or vegan meal has not been confirmed here; arrange it in advance rather than relying on sides.

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Burgers

Burgers

For a burger break at lunchtime or in the evening.

Casual burger stop

Burger Bar

My suggestion when you want a burger without turning lunch into a long occasion. Choose a burger and toppings, add fries if you fancy them and carry on with your day. Casual and straightforward.

This business has several locations. Check the website for the branch that best fits your plans; menus and atmosphere can vary. All locations ↗

My recommendation

An easy stop when you get hungry while exploring.

Vegetarian & vegan: Vegetarian / vegan: a suitable full meal has not been confirmed here. Check the menu and ask before visiting; vegetables or tofu alone do not establish that a dish is free of animal ingredients.

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Modern burger bar

THE BUTCHER

My recommendation for burgers with a modern burger-bar feel. The format varies: the Foodhallen counter is a different outing from the Social Club in Noord. Choose the branch for both its location and atmosphere.

This business has several locations. Check the website for the branch that best fits your plans; menus and atmosphere can vary. All locations ↗

My recommendation

Check which branch you are visiting; it makes a difference to the outing.

Vegetarian & vegan: Vegetarian and vegan versions are offered at the Albert Cuyp Smashed Burger branch. Check other branch menus and all burger ingredients.

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Burgers with a stylish touch

Ter Marsch & Co

My suggestion for burgers with more adventurous toppings and sauces. The central branch also has a cocktail bar, so a burger can become a small evening out. Think stylish burger bar rather than takeaway counter.

This business has several locations. Check the website for the branch that best fits your plans; menus and atmosphere can vary. All locations ↗

My recommendation

For a burger and a drink as part of an evening out.

Vegetarian & vegan: Vegetarian / vegan: a suitable full meal has not been confirmed here. Check the menu and ask before visiting; vegetables or tofu alone do not establish that a dish is free of animal ingredients.

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Small & informal burger spot

Lombardo’s

My recommendation for a burger stop while exploring the centre. It is a small place focused on burgers and their flavour combinations, better suited to an easy meal than a long group dinner.

My recommendation

Keep the size of the venue in mind if you are visiting as a group.

Vegetarian & vegan: Vegetarian / vegan: a suitable full meal has not been confirmed here. Check the menu and ask before visiting; vegetables or tofu alone do not establish that a dish is free of animal ingredients.

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Casual burgers & bar atmosphere

The Beef Chief

One of my suggestions for burger fans heading to Noord. The Beef Chief is now at Transit, with a casual food-and-bar feel. Combine it with time north of the IJ rather than treating it as a central-city food stop.

My recommendation

Check the current location at Aambeeldstraat 38 before setting out.

Vegetarian & vegan: Vegetarian / vegan: a suitable full meal has not been confirmed here. Check the menu and ask before visiting; vegetables or tofu alone do not establish that a dish is free of animal ingredients.

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Quick bites & lunch

Quick bites & lunch

Soup, falafel, sandwiches or stir-fry for an easy food stop.

Simple & quick falafel

Maoz

When you want falafel and a straightforward meal during the day, I recommend Maoz. Choose your pita or bowl and additions. This is a simple, quick food stop.

This business has several locations. Check the website for the branch that best fits your plans; menus and atmosphere can vary. All locations ↗

My recommendation

For a quick meal between sightseeing stops.

Vegetarian & vegan: Plant-based choices are available. Vegans should confirm the pita, sauces and extras, rather than just the falafel.

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Build-your-own fast food

Wok to Walk

My suggestion for something warm and quick when you do not want a sit-down restaurant. Choose your base, additions and sauce for a stir-fry made to order. Straightforward fast food with room to customise.

This business has several locations. Check the website for the branch that best fits your plans; menus and atmosphere can vary. All locations ↗

My recommendation

An easy option when everyone wants a different combination.

Vegetarian & vegan: A meat-free bowl can be assembled. For vegan food, request no egg and confirm the base, sauce, stock and fish sauce; not all noodles are vegan.

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Simple soup & lunch stop

Soup en Zo

I recommend Soup en Zo when you fancy soup and a lighter meal. The selection changes, with salads and small extras alongside. A simple daytime food stop, especially welcome in cold weather.

This business has several locations. Check the website for the branch that best fits your plans; menus and atmosphere can vary. All locations ↗

My recommendation

See what is available that day and choose what appeals to you.

Vegetarian & vegan: Most of the menu is vegetarian or vegan, but not all of it. Check the daily soup label, bread and extras.

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Small, down-to-earth lunchroom

Broodje Bert

For a straightforward lunch in the centre, I recommend getting to know Broodje Bert on the Singel. A small sandwich-and-lunch spot that fits naturally into a day of exploring.

My recommendation

For a sandwich and an uncomplicated lunch.

Vegetarian & vegan: Vegetarian / vegan: a suitable full meal has not been confirmed here. Check the menu and ask before visiting; vegetables or tofu alone do not establish that a dish is free of animal ingredients.

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Bakery & café

Vlaamsch Broodhuys

My suggestion for a sandwich, coffee and a pleasant daytime break. This is a bakery-café rather than a dinner restaurant. Seating varies, so choose a branch that suits the kind of stop you want.

This business has several locations. Check the website for the branch that best fits your plans; menus and atmosphere can vary. All locations ↗

My recommendation

For a light breakfast or lunch break. Choose a café branch with seating.

Vegetarian & vegan: Vegetarian / vegan: a suitable full meal has not been confirmed here. Check the menu and ask before visiting; vegetables or tofu alone do not establish that a dish is free of animal ingredients.

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Breakfast & brunch

Breakfast & brunch

Start the morning here or settle in for a leisurely brunch.

Casual egg-focused breakfast

Omelegg

If you like starting the day with eggs, I recommend getting to know Omelegg. Omelettes come with different fillings and combinations. A casual choice for a filling breakfast rather than just coffee and a pastry.

This business has several locations. Check the website for the branch that best fits your plans; menus and atmosphere can vary. All locations ↗

My recommendation

My suggestion if you prefer a savoury breakfast.

Vegetarian & vegan: Meat-free omelettes can suit vegetarians. The menu centres on eggs; a full vegan breakfast has not been confirmed here.

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Sociable, lively brunch

Bakers & Roasters

My pick when breakfast is part of the outing. New Zealand and Brazilian-inspired brunch brings together savoury dishes, sweet options and coffee. A sociable choice for a morning with friends.

This business has several locations. Check the website for the branch that best fits your plans; menus and atmosphere can vary. All locations ↗

My recommendation

Allow time for brunch, especially at weekends.

Vegetarian & vegan: Vegetarian / vegan: a suitable full meal has not been confirmed here. Check the menu and ask before visiting; vegetables or tofu alone do not establish that a dish is free of animal ingredients.

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Relaxed brunch

Dignita

I recommend Dignita for a morning when you want to sit down and have more than coffee and a pastry. Savoury and sweet brunch options work well for different tastes around the table. Choose a branch that fits your day.

This business has several locations. Check the website for the branch that best fits your plans; menus and atmosphere can vary. All locations ↗

My recommendation

For an unhurried morning with time to eat.

Vegetarian & vegan: Vegetarian / vegan: a suitable full meal has not been confirmed here. Check the menu and ask before visiting; vegetables or tofu alone do not establish that a dish is free of animal ingredients.

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Cosy English-style café

Greenwoods

One of my suggestions if you enjoy an English-style breakfast. Eggs, brunch dishes and sandwiches come with a café atmosphere. A pleasant way to start the day, though you may need to wait for a table.

My recommendation

For a full breakfast in a café setting.

Vegetarian & vegan: Vegetarian options and The Vegan breakfast appear on the Singel menu. Check the selection at your chosen branch.

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Informal neighbourhood brunch

Little Collins

My recommendation for brunch in De Pijp when you fancy something beyond a basic breakfast. Australian-inspired cooking and coffee make it a relaxed neighbourhood outing.

My recommendation

Combine it with time in De Pijp rather than rushing straight on.

Vegetarian & vegan: Vegetarian / vegan: a suitable full meal has not been confirmed here. Check the menu and ask before visiting; vegetables or tofu alone do not establish that a dish is free of animal ingredients.

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Indian restaurants

Indian restaurants

From casual vegetarian food to a more special dinner.

Classic Indian for an occasion

Mayur

An established North Indian restaurant near Leidseplein, with tandoor cooking. Suits a more special sit-down dinner. Book ahead and check the current menu and prices.

Korte Leidsedwarsstraat 203, Amsterdam

Vegetarian & vegan: Vegetarian / vegan: a suitable full meal has not been confirmed here. Check the menu and ask before visiting; vegetables or tofu alone do not establish that a dish is free of animal ingredients.

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Polished Indian & Nepalese dining

Ashoka · Centrum

Indian and Nepalese cooking in the centre, with curries, tandoori dishes and vegetarian options. A polished setting for a sit-down dinner. Ask about heat levels when choosing.

This business has several locations. Check the website for the branch that best fits your plans; menus and atmosphere can vary. All locations ↗

Spuistraat 3G, Amsterdam

Vegetarian & vegan: Vegetarian / vegan: a suitable full meal has not been confirmed here. Check the menu and ask before visiting; vegetables or tofu alone do not establish that a dish is free of animal ingredients.

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Casual vegetarian South Indian

Saravanaa Bhavan

Casual vegetarian South Indian food, including dosa and other dishes. An approachable choice for a filling meal and a different side of Indian cooking.

This business has several locations. Check the website for the branch that best fits your plans; menus and atmosphere can vary. All locations ↗

Stadhouderskade 123–124, Amsterdam

Vegetarian & vegan: The restaurant is vegetarian. For vegan dishes, check for ghee, butter, yoghurt, cream and paneer.

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Kosher restaurants

Kosher restaurants

Meat and dairy options, with addresses and links.

Kosher details checked against community and Chabad listings on 31 October 2026. Check current certification and opening hours before visiting, especially on Fridays and holidays.

Meat · street food

La Basta

Casual kosher Israeli street food, in a pita or on a plate, in Amsterdam West.

De Clercqstraat 16H, Amsterdam

Vegetarian & vegan: Vegetarian / vegan: a suitable full meal has not been confirmed here. Check the menu and ask before visiting; vegetables or tofu alone do not establish that a dish is free of animal ingredients.

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Dairy · pizzeria

Pizza & Co

Kosher pizza and pasta in Buitenveldert, mainly for takeaway with some seating.

Kastelenstraat 105A, Amsterdam

Vegetarian & vegan: Meat-free pizza and pasta may suit vegetarians. This is a dairy restaurant; vegans should confirm dough, cheese and sauces.

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Meat · Israeli grill

Meat Me Kosher

A kosher Israeli-style grill in Buitenveldert for a sit-down meat meal, near kosher food shops.

Kastelenstraat 65, Amsterdam

Vegetarian & vegan: Vegetarian / vegan: a suitable full meal has not been confirmed here. Check the menu and ask before visiting; vegetables or tofu alone do not establish that a dish is free of animal ingredients.

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Kosher groceries & bakeries

Kosher groceries & bakeries

Food shops, supermarkets and bakery orders, separate from restaurants.

Shop, bakery & deli

David & Mouwes

David’s Corner and Mouwes merged here in July 2026. A kosher food shop with bakery and deli, rather than a restaurant.

Kastelenstraat 64, Amsterdam

Use the new address, rather than the old locations at 69 or 261.

Vegetarian & vegan: Vegetarian and vegan shopping is product-specific: check ingredients and labels. Kosher or pareve does not mean vegan; eggs, honey or fish may still be present.

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Supermarket with a kosher section

Jumbo · Kastelenstraat

A regular supermarket with a large kosher section, not a restaurant. The whole store is not kosher; check product certification or the kosher list.

Kastelenstraat 70, Amsterdam

Vegetarian & vegan: Vegetarian and vegan shopping is product-specific: check ingredients and labels. Kosher or pareve does not mean vegan; eggs, honey or fish may still be present.

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Kosher supermarket · De Pijp

Kosher Point

A kosher supermarket by the Albert Cuyp market, including bakery products. A place for groceries and food to take away, not a restaurant.

Albert Cuypstraat 276, Amsterdam

Vegetarian & vegan: Vegetarian and vegan shopping is product-specific: check ingredients and labels. Kosher or pareve does not mean vegan; eggs, honey or fish may still be present.

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Sweets & patisseries

Sweets & patisseries

For a sweet stop or a box to take away.

This section is not a kosher listing. Kosher options are in the dedicated sections above.

Small patisserie · mainly takeaway

Patisserie Kuyt

A patisserie to know on Utrechtsestraat, with cakes, cookies and chocolate. It is small, with very limited space to sit; plan primarily on picking up a sweet treat to take away.

Utrechtsestraat 109–111, Amsterdam

Vegetarian & vegan: Suitability depends on the individual pastry. Check eggs, dairy, butter, honey and gelatine; appearance or plant milk for coffee does not establish that a cake is vegan.

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Classic patisserie · takeaway

Patisserie Holtkamp

A long-established patisserie in a small shop, with cakes, cookies and chocolate. Choose a treat to take away rather than planning a long café visit.

Vijzelgracht 15, Amsterdam

Vegetarian & vegan: Suitability depends on the individual pastry. Check eggs, dairy, butter, honey and gelatine; appearance or plant milk for coffee does not establish that a cake is vegan.

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Small café & sweet treats

Melly’s Cookiebar

A small café near the Nieuwe Kerk with cookies, cakes and coffee. A sweet stop while exploring the centre. This is the Cookiebar beside the stroopwafel business, rather than the waffle shop itself.

Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal 137, Amsterdam

Vegetarian & vegan: Suitability depends on the individual pastry. Check eggs, dairy, butter, honey and gelatine; appearance or plant milk for coffee does not establish that a cake is vegan.

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Coffee & cake · seating

De Drie Graefjes · Dam

For coffee and a generous slice of cake behind the Nieuwe Kerk. Known for American-style cakes, including red velvet. The lunchroom is separate from the nearby takeaway bakery at Gravenstraat 13.

This business has several locations. Check the website for the branch that best fits your plans; menus and atmosphere can vary. All locations ↗

Eggertstraat 1, Amsterdam

Vegetarian & vegan: Suitability depends on the individual pastry. Check eggs, dairy, butter, honey and gelatine; appearance or plant milk for coffee does not establish that a cake is vegan.

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Patisserie & chocolate

Pompadour

A patisserie and chocolatier in the Nine Streets, with French-style cakes and pastries. A suggestion for something more delicate than an oversized slice. Pick up a treat or pause if there is seating available.

Huidenstraat 12, Amsterdam

Vegetarian & vegan: Suitability depends on the individual pastry. Check eggs, dairy, butter, honey and gelatine; appearance or plant milk for coffee does not establish that a cake is vegan.

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Traditional Dutch bakery & sweets

Lanskroon

For classic Dutch sweets in an established bakery setting. Known for large, crisp stroopwafels, with cakes and cookies too. Take something away or stop for coffee if there is room.

Singel 385, Amsterdam

Vegetarian & vegan: Suitability depends on the individual pastry. Check eggs, dairy, butter, honey and gelatine; appearance or plant milk for coffee does not establish that a cake is vegan.

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Vegan restaurants

Vegan restaurants

Entirely vegan food, rather than just one plant-based option.

Fully vegan · ramen · Jordaan

Men Impossible

An entirely plant-based Japanese ramen tasting menu. A choice for a vegan dinner to make time for, rather than a quick noodle stop. Reservations are required.

Hazenstraat 19H, Amsterdam

Vegetarian & vegan: Fully vegan and suitable for vegetarians too.

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Fully vegan · refined dining · Jordaan

Bonboon

A vegan restaurant in the Jordaan with a seasonal multi-course menu. Suits a more special evening built around vegetables and flavour, with wine or tea pairings available. Check the menu and price and book ahead.

Rozenstraat 12, Amsterdam

Vegetarian & vegan: Fully vegan and suitable for vegetarians too.

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Fully vegan · comfort food

Vegan Junk Food Bar · De Pijp

For vegan comfort food in a casual, colourful setting: plant-based burgers, sides and more. This is a multi-location business; the address here is De Pijp, and you can choose a different branch on its website.

Marie Heinekenplein 9, Amsterdam

Vegetarian & vegan: Fully vegan and suitable for vegetarians too.

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Where to buy vegan food

Where to buy vegan food

Fully plant-based shops and mixed shops with clearly noted vegan options.

Vegan shop & deli

Vegabond

A shop and deli stocking only vegan products. Pick up groceries, snacks and food to take away, with deli choices depending on the day. Useful for stocking up during your stay.

De Clercqstraat 48, Amsterdam

Vegetarian & vegan: Fully vegan and suitable for vegetarians too.

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Plant-based grocery shop

Little Plant Pantry

A plant-based food shop focused on reducing packaging, with pulses, grains, nuts, plant-based cheeses and milks, plus food from its kitchen. A place for vegan grocery shopping, rather than simply a restaurant outing.

Bosboom Toussaintstraat 45H, Amsterdam

Vegetarian & vegan: Fully vegan and suitable for vegetarians too.

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Plant-based deli · Jordaan

SAINT-JEAN Deli · Jordaan

A good stop during a walk through the Jordaan for a plant-based sandwich, savoury bake or something sweet to take away. This is a deli rather than a formal dinner restaurant. The sister bakery at Lindengracht 158 focuses on pastries and coffee.

Lindengracht 99, Amsterdam

Vegetarian & vegan: the bakery and deli are plant-based.

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Food shop chain · vegan options

STACH

Useful for picking up food, snacks or a drink on the go. STACH has vegan options, but it is a mixed food shop, not a fully vegan shop. The choice varies by branch, so check the label or ask the team. Use the store finder to choose a convenient branch.

Multiple branches in Amsterdam

Vegetarian & vegan: selected products only. The whole shop is not vegan.

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