20x The best restaurants with a vegan Christmas menu (December 2024)
Do you want to celebrate Christmas in a restaurant? On this page you will find the best restaurants for a vegan and vegetarian Christmas dinner
What is the best restaurant for a vegan Christmasdinner
The holiday season is just around the corner, bringing with it joy, delicious food, and quality time with loved ones. Are you looking to enjoy a vegan Christmas dinner or vegetarian Christmas dinner at a restaurant this year? Across the Netherlands, more and more restaurants are offering special holiday menus that are fully plant-based or vegetarian. From creative appetizers to festive main courses and delightful desserts, a vegan or vegetarian Christmas dinner is the perfect choice for celebrating Christmas in a sustainable and flavorful way. Whether you prefer a luxurious restaurant or a cozy bistro, a vegan Christmas dinner or vegetarian Christmas dinner will make your holidays extra special. In this article, discover the best restaurants to enjoy an unforgettable vegan or vegetarian Christmas dinner!
This is the best restaurant for a vegan Christmas dinner
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Focus Foodbar
Welcome to the first 100% vegan restaurant in Tilburg. You will find dishes from many different cuisines: Asian sandwiches, a juicy burger, a Middle Eastern salad or for those who can not choose: a delicious combination menu. You can have lunch and dinner at Focus. Outside there is a spacious terrace, but you can also sit inside next to one of the beautiful plants. For the burgerlovers: every 1st Wednesday of the month you can come by for a burger, fries and drink for only 15 euros in total. Great for the stomach and the wallet. + More info- European
- Fusion
- Burger
- Asian
- Middle Eastern
- 13 vegan
- 100% plant-based restaurant
Amersfoort (3)
Rozey - Amersfoort
With a summer terrace and an extensive menu with more than 50 dishes, Rozey is a wonderful place to visit for vegetarians and vegans. You pay a certain amount here and can then enjoy all-inclusive vegetarian and vegan dishes. The drinks are included in the price, so there are no surprises here. + More info- Street food
- 45 vegan
- 8 vegetarian
- 0 other
BROEI - Amersfoort
In 2024, BROEI Amersfoort opened its doors. The restaurant can be found in the old Nefkens building, just outside the city ring. The largest part of the menu is plant-based and home-made. BROEI is open for breakfast, lunch, drinks and dinner. They have a large terrace in the sun, so when the weather is nice, you can sit there extra comfortably. + More info- Bar
- Dinner
- Biological
- Local
- 22 vegan
- 4 vegetarian
- 0 other
Het Lokaal
Het Lokaal focuses on local ingredients: almost everything the chefs use is made/produced within a radius of 50 kilometers. They therefore use seasonal products and focus on sustainability and no-waste. Het Lokaal is open six days a week for breakfast, lunch and drinks, and from Tuesday evening to Saturday evening guests can also enjoy dinner. The dinner menu is completely plant-based, but some meat and/or fish can only be served for an additional charge. There is no menu, because the dishes change weekly and sometimes even daily. Largely animal-free, organic, surprising and local! + More info- European
- International
- Biological
- Sustainable
- Local
- 14 vegan
- 6 vegetarian
- 8 other
Amsterdam (5)
De Waaghals
Treat yourself to a high-end vegetarian dinner at De Waaghals in de Pijp, the place for creative and refined dishes since 1981. Choose a three or four course menu, vegetarian or vegan. De Waaghals works with a changing menu with as many local and organic products as possible. Be surprised by their menu, because at De Waaghals it is always a surprise what you get on your plate. + More info- International
- European
- Dutch
- 5 vegan
- 5 vegetarian
- 0 other
Hearth (H/eart.h)
At H/earth, food and music come together. The restaurant has a terrace in front of the door, but also more than enough space inside the attractively decorated restaurant. And completely vegan, with original names such as “Rawvioli” and a “Falafel Waffle” on the menu. In the weekend, they play live music with local and international talents. + More info- Asian
- European
- International
- Middle Eastern
- Sushi
- 15 vegan
- 100% plant-based restaurant
Chez Nina
Brasserie Chez Nina opened its doors in 2022 and immediately became a huge success. The food is delicious and the restaurant has a beautiful fancy look, but the fame of the owner will also play a role in this. Nina Olsson is known from the food platform Nourish Atelier and author of the cookbook Bowls of Goodness. Chez Nina has an all day menu consisting of small dishes to share. They also serve local wines, tasty beers and fancy cocktails. Do you want to have lunch or dinner here? Make a reservation in advance. Chez Nina is highly recommended, especially during the PLANT FWD week; they serve even more vegan dishes than usual. + More info- European
- Dutch
- Sustainable
- Local
- 14 vegan
- 11 vegetarian
- 0 other
De Ceuvel
Sustainability is the mantra of De Ceuvel. For example, the restaurant no longer uses gas for cooking, the site is full of solar panels and, of course, all food is vegan. The menu changes quite a bit, but is always filled with local, organic products. Example dishes are beetroot tartare with mushroom curd or braised Brussels sprouts with freekeh. All the hipsters from Amsterdam Noord can also be found at De Ceuvel, so be aware of your coolness. + More info- Dutch
- European
- Healthy
- Italian
- Spanish
- Biological
- Local
- 27 vegan
- 100% plant-based restaurant
Morris & Bella
Morris and Bella is a high-end plant-based restaurant with a changing menu of four to six courses with seasonal vegetables from the Dutch soil. During the pandemic, they decided to fully focus on plant-based food and no longer add meat and fish successors to their dishes. The restaurant is run entirely by Morris and Bella themselves, with no employees. + More info- Dutch
- European
- Healthy
- 6 vegan
- 100% plant-based restaurant
Deventer (1)
Restaurant Carotte
Sommelier Ilse and chef Eveline started Restaurant Carotte together in 2022, a cozy restaurant where fresh vegetables play the leading role in the menu. You can choose between a 3-, 4-, 5- or 6-course menu where you will be completely surprised by the dishes. You can opt for a matching wine arrangement, but they also serve a selection of specialty beers from the Deventer beer brewery DAVO. If you don't drink alcohol, you have a choice of tasty syrups. The ingredients are sourced locally as much as possible and are seasonal. The menu examples on RestauPlant are indicative. + More info- French
- European
- Healthy
- Dutch
- 6 vegan
- 6 vegetarian
- 1 other
Groningen (1)
Achterwerk
Vegan fine dining is possible at Achterwerk. You will be served a surprise menu here, where you can also order a matching drinks package. This can be non-alcoholic or alcoholic. Achterwerk is a concept of OOST. OOST consists of different concepts within an old gymnasium; for example, you can have a chic dinner at Achterwerk, but also have a drink at bar Cilinder. It's all in the same location. Around midnight on Friday and Saturday evenings the building turns into a cozy club: OOST. Here you can dance until the early hours with a vegan or veggie (alcoholic) cocktail. + More info- International
- 5 vegan
- 100% plant-based restaurant
Haarlem (1)
Broccolis
Don't worry, there's a lot more on the menu than just broccoli at Broccolis. Broccolis is a vegetarian restaurant with many vegan options. Many dishes are inspired by the Italian en international cuisine. The ingredients that the chefs uses are fresh and are therefore stocked every day. The open kitchen allows you to see exactly how your food is being prepared. When the weather is good you can take a seat on the terrace, otherwise inside the cozy restaurant. You can also submit a request to Broccolis for a buffet, party or catering. + More info- Healthy
- Italian
- Sustainable
- International
- 23 vegan
- 7 vegetarian
- 0 other
Hilversum (1)
Paisan
Father Nino and son David were on holiday in Israel in 2013. That is where their plan arose to set up their own restaurant, with flavors inspired by the Mediterranean. Think of Middle Eastern flavors, but also Spanish. And luckily for the vegetarians and vegans among us, these kitchens also happen to be very suitable for vegetarian food. Most of the menu is even vegetarian or vegan. You can opt for mezzes (small snacks to share), but also for a surprise menu, which can also be served vegetarian or vegan. + More info- Mediterranean
- Middle Eastern
- 6 vegan
- 9 vegetarian
- 7 other
Leiden (1)
Tuin van de smid
In the middle of Polderpark Cronesteyn you will find Tuin van de Smid, a cozy restaurant with an extensive daily menu and a monthly changing menu for dinner. The dinner is completely plant-based; The daily menu also includes many vegetarian options. Super fun: many vegetarian options can be adjusted to a vegan option. The Garden of the Blacksmith also has a small organic shop, where you can buy various local products. + More info- Healthy
- Dutch
- Sustainable
- 20 vegan
- 15 vegetarian
- 0 other
Maastricht (1)
Avant Garden Maastricht
Avant Garden opened in December 2023. It is a completely plant-based restaurant located in Koestraat. You can go here for freshly squeezed juices, delicious coffee, tasty sandwiches and healthy salads. The menu is as sustainable as possible and will slowly expand to even more tasty vegan dishes. + More info- International
- Sustainable
- 12 vegan
- 100% plant-based restaurant
Rotterdam (1)
Restaurant Fitzgerald
MICHELIN star restaurant Fitzgerald is a contemporary culinary and wine destination where Rotterdammers and (inter)national guests meet. A restaurant with a beautiful private dining, spacious bar, and private courtyard. It is located on the modern Gelderseplein in the historic Oude Haven. The international interior combines modern design with vintage classics. In addition to the MICHELIN star, Fitzgerald has also been awarded the best wine list of the year 2022. Fitzgerald has a regularly changing menu where you can choose from a 4 to 7 course menu. They also serve a vegetarian menu that can be adjusted to a vegan menu. Please indicate this when making your reservation. + More info- Contemporary
- International
- 7 vegan
- 7 vegetarian
- 6 other
Utrecht (4)
BROEI - Utrecht
BROEI is a green, cozy living room restaurant on the Oosterkade in Utrecht. You can go here all day, from breakfast pancakes to a luxurious evening menu of 3, 4 or 5 courses. The decoration of the restaurant is also green, which gives a lovely atmosphere. Nice detail: they get a lot of vegetables directly from enthusiastic home growers in the area! + More info- European
- Healthy
- Dutch
- 17 vegan
- 100% plant-based restaurant
Le Jardin
Le Jardin is known for ''vegetablenomie'': the art of tasty food and drinks with vegetables and herbs as a starting point. You can be surprised at the restaurant with a 2- to 4-course for lunch or 4- to 6-course dinner inspired by the season and with local products. All dishes are in the basic plant-based and for an additional charge it can be served with fish or meat. If you make a reservation and indicate that you want to eat vegan, 7 of the total 8 dishes can be served vegan. + More info- French
- European
- Dutch
- 7 vegan
- 8 vegetarian
- 1 other
Pand 33
At Pand 33, located in a historic building with a wharf cellar on the Nieuwegracht, you can enjoy a 4, 5, 6 or 7-course surprise menu. With well-sitting chairs, large plants and a beautiful bar, the intention at Pand 33 is to pamper you. If you eat vegan or vegetarian, this is no problem, just indicate this when booking so that you can enjoy the vegan and vegetarian cuisine of Pand 33 for 7 courses. The menu that is included is only served in the food bar. The 4- to 7- course dinner is always a surprise. + More info- Dutch
- 7 vegan
- 1 vegetarian
- 3 other
Little World Kitchen
Little World Kitchen is a vegan lunchroom and catering company that provides meals for groups of up to 150 people. The dishes are partly inspired by Indian cuisine and are prepared with pure ingredients. You can choose from a dinner package, soup and salad buffet, snack package and a healthy high tea. In addition, Little World Kitchen has a lunch service. A personalized menu is offered with every request. The menu on RestauPlant contains a number of sample menus. + More info- Healthy
- Indian
- International
- 32 vegan
- 100% plant-based restaurant
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