Vegetarian Food
Vegetarian and vegetarian-friendly restaurants in the European cities Indian travellers visit, collected from city food guides and checked on Google: rating, photo and how far each one is from the main sights. Search a city or restaurant, or browse the cities below.
Vegetarian food in Amsterdam
10 places, best rated first. Distances are in a straight line to the main sights of the city. Read the Amsterdam guide →
Mid-range Hearth
Vegetarian-friendly restaurant in Amsterdam, rated 4.8 on Google by 3,248 guests.
Fully vegetarian- 1.2 km from Dutch National Holocaust Memorial of Names
- 1.4 km from Heineken Experience
Mid-range Vegan Temple Bar
Vegetarian-friendly restaurant in Amsterdam, rated 4.6 on Google by 2,359 guests.
Fully vegetarian- 500 m from De 9 Straatjes
- 510 m from Rijksmuseum
Mid-range SOIL Vegan Café
Vegetarian-friendly restaurant in Amsterdam, rated 4.6 on Google by 1,363 guests.
Fully vegetarian- 910 m from De 9 Straatjes
- 1.1 km from Anne Frank House
Mid-range TerraZen Centre
Funky, family-run cafe with communal seating offering vegan versions of Caribbean & Japanese dishes.
Fully vegetarian- 330 m from Oude Kerk
- 350 m from Our Lord in the Attic Museum
Mid-range Golden Temple
One of the top-rated vegetarian restaurants in Amsterdam, in a dining room covered with murals and dishes from around the world.
Fully vegetarian- 630 m from Heineken Experience
- 840 m from Dutch National Holocaust Memorial of Names
Mid-range De Waaghals
Changing menu of vegetarian dishes plus organic wine, served in a relaxed setting with outdoor area.
Fully vegetarian- 200 m from Heineken Experience
- 400 m from Rijksmuseum
Mid-range Kitchen Impossible Amsterdam
Vegetarian-friendly restaurant in Amsterdam, rated 4.8 on Google by 502 guests.
Fully vegetarian- 700 m from Heineken Experience
- 1.1 km from Rijksmuseum
Mid-range Morris & Bella
An intimate plant-based restaurant focused on sustainability, with slow fine dining.
Fully vegetarian- 1.8 km from Anne Frank House
Mid-range Cafe de Sluyswacht
A historic 1695 keeper's cottage operating as a scenic canal-side cafe offering drinks and vegan snacks.
Vegetarian options- 310 m from Dutch National Holocaust Memorial of Names
- 460 m from Red Light District
Mid-range Gifu
A welcoming Japanese restaurant offering comforting vegan options, rich ramen broths, and grilled dishes.
Vegetarian options- 260 m from De 9 Straatjes
- 570 m from Anne Frank House
Menus and opening hours change, so check before you go. Fully vegetarian means the whole menu is vegetarian; vegetarian options means the restaurant serves meat too. Jain, no-onion-no-garlic and Swaminarayan food: ask for it when ordering, and expect it mostly at Indian restaurants.
Eating vegetarian and Jain in Europe: what to know
- Vegetarian is easy, Jain needs asking. Every city on this site has vegetarian restaurants, and most menus mark vegetarian (V) and vegan dishes. Onion, garlic and root vegetables are in many sauces and soups, so for a Jain meal you have to ask each time.
- Watch for hidden meat and egg. Soups, risotto and sauces are often made with meat or fish stock, some cheeses use animal rennet, and fresh pasta usually contains egg. Ask before you order.
- Italy, Greece and Spain are the easiest. Pizza margherita, pasta with tomato or pesto, Greek salads and vegetable mezze, and Spanish patatas bravas are vegetarian almost everywhere. Switzerland and Central Europe are more meat-heavy outside the big cities.
- Indian food is everywhere. London, Paris, Amsterdam, Zurich and most capitals have Indian and pure-vegetarian restaurants, and many Indian travellers plan one Indian meal a day.
- Self-catering helps families. A room with a kitchenette, a supermarket nearby and a few ready-to-eat packets from home make breakfasts and late dinners simple, especially in Switzerland where eating out is expensive.
Useful phrases
| Language | I am vegetarian | Without meat, fish or egg | Without onion and garlic |
|---|---|---|---|
| French | Je suis végétarien (végétarienne) | Sans viande, poisson ni œuf | Sans oignon ni ail |
| Italian | Sono vegetariano (vegetariana) | Senza carne, pesce o uova | Senza cipolla e aglio |
| German | Ich bin Vegetarier (Vegetarierin) | Ohne Fleisch, Fisch oder Ei | Ohne Zwiebeln und Knoblauch |
| Spanish | Soy vegetariano (vegetariana) | Sin carne, pescado ni huevo | Sin cebolla ni ajo |