16x The best restaurants for a vegetarian lunch in Amsterdam

Are you looking for a restaurant to have a tasty vegetarian lunch in Amsterdam? On this page you will find the best restaurants with delicious vegetarian dishes on the menu.

By KATELIJNE

| Revised on 15 November 2024.

What are the best restaurants for a vegetarian lunch in Amsterdam?

There are so many nice restaurants for lunch in Amsterdam. There is a huge choice of good restaurants and lunchrooms. Nowadays, we increasingly eat vegetarian lunches and leave out the meat and fish dishes during this meal. This is what we also see in Amsterdam, where the lunch menu is often predominantly vegetarian. To help you choose a pleasant lunchroom, we have listed the restaurants with the best vegetarian dishes.

This is the list with the beste restaurants for a vegetarian lunch in Amsterdam

Benji's - West

Benji's is an Urban jungle café where you can enjoy breakfast, brunch and lunch all day long. Benji's has three locations in Amsterdam. All locations have a lovely terrace to sit outside when the weather is good. Benji's has a very diverse menu with many vegan and vegetarian dishes. Each dish is indicated whether it is vegan, vegetarian, milk-free, nut-free or gluten-free. So it is very easy to make a suitable decision about what you want to eat. + More info

European

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6 vegan
13 vegetarian
8 other

Baarsjesweg 188, 1057 HR · Amsterdam

8,3 Very good 4 reviews Very good (4)

Bar Lely

Bar Lely is located next to station Lelylaan. A cozy living room restaurant with a large terrace where you can have breakfast, lunch, drinks and dinner. Bar Lely had no vegan options on they changed their menu recently. The options for lunch and dinner are still somewhat limited, but as a vegan, it is now also possible to eat at Lely. It is no problem for vegetarians to eat at Lely, there are many vegetarian dishes on the menu. + More info

Dutch
Cafe
European
Bar
Contemporary
Italian

·€€

4 vegan
14 vegetarian
17 other

Cornelis Lelyplein 4, 1062 HX · Amsterdam

7,5 Good 2 reviews Good (2)

Samen Lunch & Juice

Samen is a small, cute breakfast and lunch place at the Bos en Lommerweg. They have some tables outside, inside you can sit at the window and otherwise take a seat at the large table in the back. The menu mainly focuses on lots of vegetarian morning and afternoon options. Think of pancakes in the morning and pumpkin hummus in the afternoon or freshly made egg truffle salad. As the owners say: a nice place to get together. + More info

Dutch
European

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5 vegan
17 vegetarian
6 other

Bos en Lommerweg 72, 1055 EC · Amsterdam

8,0 Very good 2 reviews Very good (2)

A Beautiful Mess

A Beautiful Mess is certainly beautiful. Employees who once fled to the Netherlands work in the restaurant. Here they learn all the ins and outs of the hospitality industry and, not unimportant: whether they like it. The menu is therefore inspired by cuisines from the countries where it originated. You can think of flavors from different countries in the Middle East, but also dishes from Ukraine or Eritrea. All dishes are mezzes, so small bites. Perfect for sharing and especially great fun to taste different flavors. + More info

Middle Eastern
Mediterranean

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8 vegan
15 vegetarian
7 other

Oosterdokskade 227, 1011 DL · Amsterdam

7,5 Good 2 reviews Good (2)

BENNIES

After several pop-up restaurants, Bennies opened in April 2023 at their permanent location, in Hostel & Bar De Basis. You can go here for meals with a Middle Eastern twist. There are many vegetarian options available and you can go here for breakfast, lunch and dinner. + More info

International
Middle Eastern

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3 vegan
11 vegetarian
6 other

Luttekestraat 35, 8011 LP · Zwolle

9,0 Excellent 2 reviews Excellent (2)

De VerbroederIJ

De VerbroederIJ is a beach pavilion in Amsterdam North where the neighborhood comes together and everyone can feel at home. Together with local residents, this beautiful place has become what it is today. A nice beach pavilion with a large terrace, a vegetable garden and a beach where children can play. Of course you can also eat and drink. The menu has vegan and vegetarian dishes, in addition to meat and fish dishes. + More info

International

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21 vegan
22 vegetarian
7 other

Johan van Hasseltweg 21, 1021 KN · Amsterdam

8,0 Very good 1 reviews Very good (1)

IJver Amsterdam

In the middle of the NDSM wharf in Amsterdam you can visit IJver for breakfast, lunch, dinner and drinks. The cafe-restaurant has an industrial interior, but with a warm atmosphere. From the large terrace you can view street art, especially in the form of graffiti. But if it rains you can also sit in the covered (and heated) indoor-outdoor terrace. So even in wind and rain you sit here warm. The menu includes vega, vegan and animal products, so there is something for everyone. For beer lovers there is an extensive beer list and the dishes are also given a beer suggestion. That way you can be sure that your beer will go with your food. You can also book an Escape room 2 minutes away from IJver and combine it with a special escape menu. If you turned into a big fan after visiting, they even have IJver merchandise for sale. + More info

European
Dutch

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6 vegan
16 vegetarian
16 other

Scheepsbouwkade 72, 1033 WM · Amsterdam

7,0 Good 1 reviews Good (1)

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The Lobby Fizeaustraat

The Lobby is the restaurant of Hotel V. You can enjoy a delicious meal here almost all day long. They offer breakfast, lunch and dinner. There are a number of vegan dishes on the menu, but there are mainly many vegetarian options. The restaurant has an open kitchen and soft seating. + More info

European
International

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5 vegan
15 vegetarian
15 other

Fizeaustraat 2, 1097 SC · Amsterdam

BUITEN

Buiten, a beach café and restaurant, is located on the Sloterplas in Amsterdam West. With a spacious terrace (and beach), this is a wonderful place to eat when the weather is nice. There are always some vegan and vegetarian options available. + More info

European
International

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3 vegan
8 vegetarian
9 other

Th.J. Lammerslaan 3, 1064 DH · Amsterdam

The Breakfast Club- Wibautstraat

At The Breakfast Clubs in Amsterdam you can enjoy an all day breakfast and lunch, dishes are served in Mexican, New York or Parisian style. The Breakfast Club is also known for its pancakes, which are vegetarian but unfortunately not vegan. The menu has a number of vegan and many vegetarian options. Animal dishes are also served. The menus are almost the same at all locations, there is no difference for vegan and vegetarian dishes. + More info

Cafe
European
American
Dutch

·€€

4 vegan
10 vegetarian
11 other

Wibautstraat 56, 1091 GN · Amsterdam

Bakers and Roasters - Zuid

Bakers and Roasters was founded by a Brazilian and New Zealander. This is reflected in the all day brunch dishes they serve at their two locations. Bakers and Roasters is not the cheapest restaurant. This is because more sustainable and seasonal products are used. It costs a little more to make choices that are good for the planet, animal welfare and health. However, animal products are used in the majority of the dishes. All dishes that are listed under "plant" on the menu are vegetarian. The options for vegans are very limited compare to all the other dishes they serve. + More info

New Zealand
Cafe
European
Healthy
Contemporary
Brazilian

·€€

2 vegan
7 vegetarian
8 other

Eerste Jacob van Campenstraat 54, 1072 BH · Amsterdam

De Wasserette

De Wasserette is an all day café right in the heart of the Pijp where you can eat and drink during the day. When the weather is good, you can enjoy the sun at the terrace. At their menu, there are many dishes that contain animal products. De Wasserette has one vegan lunch option and a date bar on the menu. Furthermore, half of the dishes are vegetarian and half of them are dishes with meat or fish. + More info

Dutch
European
Cafe

·€€

2 vegan
11 vegetarian
8 other

Eerste van der Helststraat 27, 1073 AC · Amsterdam

Dignita - Westerpark

Dignita is an all day brunch restaurant with three locations. One is in South near the Vondelpark, one in the middle of the Hoftuin, or the newest restaurant at the Westerpark. The menu largely consists of vegetarian dishes, a number of vegan dishes and a few dishes that contain meat or fish. In addition, they offer the option to add supplements to a dish. Dignita is part of the "We are not for sale" project, in which they train people from vulnerable groups to become more resilient and reintegrate into society. + More info

Dutch
Cafe
International
European
Central European

·€€

4 vegan
4 vegetarian
1 other

Spaarndammerstraat 55h, 1013 TA · Amsterdam

Greenwoods - Singel

Fancy an all day English breakfast, then Greenwoods is the right place for you. Greenwoods is a British restaurant with two locations in the Amsterdam Center. This location is located on the Singel, with nice weather you can sit on the terrace. About half of the menu consists of vegetarian dishes. Other options are with meat or fish. Unfortunately, the menu has been adjusted to the detriment of vegans and there is only one vegan dish left on the menu. Fortunately, there are plenty of vegetarian dishes on the menu. + More info

Cafe
European
British

·€€

1 vegan
8 vegetarian
8 other

Singel 103, 1012 VG · Amsterdam

Collins

Collins is the big brother of Little Collins, but in Amsterdam-West. Collins serves breakfast, all-day brunch and dinner. Het restaurant is a popular hotspot among Amsterdammers and Australians. This Australian restaurant serves special flavor combinations, both the dishes and the drinks. The menu mainly consists of vegetarian and meat dishes. There is one vegan dish on the menu. + More info

Australian
Cafe
European
International

·€€

3 vegan
10 vegetarian
9 other

Bilderdijkstraat 140, 1053 LA · Amsterdam

Venster 33

Venster 33 is located in the heart of De Pijp. Venster 33 is a great all-day hotspot for lunch and dinner and they have a great terrace. You can also enjoy a drink here until the late hours. About half of the menu consists of vegan and vegetarian dishes and half of meat and fish dishes. + More info

Dutch
European
Bar
Pub

·€€

4 vegan
10 vegetarian
12 other

Eerste van der Helststraat 42, 1072 NV · Amsterdam

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