Do you have any plants for breakfast, lunch, or dinner? From April 5 to 12, 2025, discover the best plant-forward cuisine in the city of Amsterdam at over 80 participating locations.

Plant FWD Week

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Lunchroom

Hotel & Restaurant

Streetfood

Bakery / Coffeebar / Patisserie

EVENT

Asian

American

Mediterranean

Mexican

Middle Eastern

Surinam

Vegetarian / Vegan: focus on plant-based dishes

Maroccan

French

Dutch

Italian

Indonesian

African

Contemporary

Local

International

Seasonal

European

Peruvian

Turkish

Japanese

Pelusa in Amsterdam-Noord is a beer-focused neighborhood café with a bold, ingredient-driven kitchen. Our plant-based dishes have been highly praised in reviews like NRC. We focus on seasonal, sustainable cooking, highlighting vegetables, legumes, and deep flavors. During PlatFWD Week, we showcase how exciting and thoughtful plant-based dining can be—no fuss, just great food packed with flavor.

Pelusa

At Spirit you plate it up yourself. Our buffet offers a variety of fifty different breakfast, lunch and dinner dishes, juices and pastry to choose form. Everything guaranteed 100% organic and 100% vegetarian. All our dishes are prepared daily in our kitchen using seasonal ingredients. We choose organic and vegetarian because we respect humans, animals, our environment and our economy.

Spirit Amsterdam

Pllek is an open-minded, and biggest green restaurant in Amsterdam, full of surprises. Feel good food, means: healthy, sustainable and sated food. Everything we serve is locally sourced, and the small amount of meat and fish we offer comes from wild, sustainable sources. A truly sustainable dining experience, without compromising on flavor!

Pllek

Welcome to Cannibale Royale! We're open every day of the week, with various locations also serving lunch. From scrumptious dishes ranging from vegetarian to grilled meats, we've got it all covered. Indulge in our creative cocktails and craft beers, crafted with only the finest ingredients. Our ambiance is eclectic, cosy, and always bustling with life. Cannibale offers more than just food; it's an experience, every day until late.

Cannibale Royale - Ruysdaelkade

At SUGO, pizza al taglio plays the leading role, the unique square Roman pizza that is cut into slices for you. Of course we also have a wide choice of beautiful Italian starters, salads and homemade desserts.​ We make our pizza entirely by hand every day. Rich in protein and no added fat or sugar.

SUGO

We are Matthew, Valentijn and Lizzy and together we opened our dream restaurant September. September is an owner-run business. For us, September represents the feeling of coming home, a month in which you make a new start and, importantly, a month in which grapes and many vegetables are harvested. In our wine bar/restaurant we strive to do the best we can for the world and the people around us.

September Amsterdam

Teds is the perfect place to enjoy food from breakfast, to brunch, to lunch, and even that cheeky afternoon Borrel! Our food is homemade w. with a lot of love and attention, and so are our coffees, cocktails &amp; other drinks. Did you know we were the first in NL to serve one menu the entire day? This makes us experts in going crazy with waffle fries in the morning and having that glass of champagne before 10.00 AM.

Teds Place

Welcome to your ultimate all-day hangout, where every moment finds a perfect match in the celebration of food and drinks.Restaurant EAST is the vibrant heart of Hotel Casa that seamlessly follows the rhythm of the day. EAST is a hub of creativity and gatherings, where ideas flow as smoothly as our specialty coffee.

Restaurant EAST

De Tros is the neighborhood café every district in Amsterdam dreams of. No need to book a table—just walk in and make yourself at home. The menu is exciting, ever-changing, and perfectly balanced between fish, meat, and vegetables. Just fancy a quick bite and a drink at the bar? Absolutely! Especially if you're a natural wine lover—De Tros has you covered with an impressive selection of over 150 carefully curated bottles. Come for the food, stay for the vibe.

Buurtcafé De Tros

Tea stories Amsterdam

Uit eten gaan moet een feestje zijn! Or, dining out should be a celebration. That’s the philosophy of chef Ron Blaauw, and it’s exactly what guests experience when they step into Ron Gastrobar. No fuss, no pretension—just relaxed, high-quality dining at the most iconic restaurant in Amsterdam-Zuid.

Ron Gastrobar

Surprising patisserie where everything is freshly baked every day, using only the best ingredients and surprising flavours.

WALDO chocolade & patisserie

Healthy for ourselves goes hand in hand with healthy for the world. At SLA, we aim to reduce our impact on the planet and make it easy for everyone to join in. With plant-based ingredients, a nearly zero-waste kitchen, and fair collaborations, we’re making real progress. And everyone who eats at SLA contributes - just by enjoying their meal. A small impact on the world, a big impact on yourself.

SLA-Admiraal de Ruijterweg

At STACH we think every day about how we can ensure that you get through the day well. We do this by making delicious barista drinks, baking fresh croissants and cookies and food retail products you won’t find anywhere else – yet. We also have healthy cold-pressed juices and ginger shots to start your day even better. For lunch we offer a variety of made-to-order sandwiches: during Plant FWD Week we have selected two brand new sandwiches from our Spring-Summer ’25 menu for you: The Lebanese Sajeria Special -a collab with this Amsterdam based and well known restaurant- &amp; the Tomato Miso Eggplant -made with Dutch rye-based miso-. We take care of you, so you can do what is important to you. See you soon!

STACH Haarlemmer

Dignita is the go-to restaurant for delicious brunch dishes and great coffee from Rum Baba. The menus let the seasons shine and reinvent traditional brunch classics with a twist. The focus is on serving freshly prepared food with attention to every detail, with everything made from scratch using sustainable and locally sourced ingredients whenever possible.

Dignita - Hoftuin

Cafecito is a strong and standout specialty coffee concept founded in Amsterdam. Known for its high-quality coffee, custom-made pastries, and clean, minimal aesthetic, each location offers a refined space where design meets flavor. A go-to destination for coffee lovers who appreciate craftsmanship and calm, stylish surroundings.

Cafecito Nassaukade

De Japanner is de OG izakaya van Amsterdam: sinds 2015 serveren wij verse Japanse gerechten in een informele kroegsfeer

De Japanner

Cafecito Overtoom

Small neighbourhood cafe on a corner of the Jordaan.

Café R. de Rosa

This is not just a restaurant. This is a declaration of love. The love for good food, fabulous drinks and honest stories. Come to Madre and become part of our stories.Madre is where modern Mexican cuisine meets Amsterdam flair. A global experience, right at the heart of the Jordaan. We bring out the best of locally sourced, seasonal, fresh ingredients. From soil to supper, from field to fork, from nature with love.

Madre

At Bistro Brasserie Bleu, it's all about good vibes, great flavors, and a modern twist. During Plant FWD Week, we’re putting our vegan and vegetarian creations in the spotlight. Whether you follow a fully plant-based diet or just want to try something new, Bleu offers surprising dishes, a cozy atmosphere, and something delicious for everyone.

Bistro Brasserie Bleu

"Because we restrict ourselves to a 'small' group of farmers, game pickers, fishermen and hunters with a heart for nature, we learn about new products and flavours every day. We serve an entirely plant-based menu, in which the Dutch spectrum of ingredients is larger than I ever expected. All our seafood for the Ocean menu is caught in the North Sea and Wadden Sea by sustainable boats."

Flore**

Wild &amp; The Moon offers 100% vegetable alternatives to make you feel great: cold-pressed detox juices, vegetable drinks, snacks, superfoods, and holistic products. Wild &amp; The Moon is a movement created by a tribe of lovers of life, nature and good food, chefs, nutritionists, and naturopaths. All products are homemade, 100% of our vegetables, fruits and herbs are sourced from organic and responsible agriculture.

Wild & The Moon

At Restaurant de VerbroederIJ, we believe in the power of good food to bring people together. As a socially driven restaurant with a deep respect for sustainability, we are excited to participate in Plant FWD Week 2025. Our menu already embraces plant-forward principles, and we look forward to showcasing innovative vegetarian and vegan dishes that highlight the best seasonal and locally sourced ingredients.

De VerbroederIJ

Scheepskameel's contemporary European kitchen is full of sparkling flavours. There is a big role for raw fish, vegetable dishes in which meat and fish serve more as seasoning than main ingredients. Roasts and classic sauces with a modern twist. Pure surprise desserts with seasonal fruit, homemade ice cream and tasty küchen. Scheepskameel is known for its madeleines. A special mention deserves the wine list which is entirely German, a unique in Amsterdam.

Scheepskameel

PARK Café-Restaurant is a hidden gem in Oosterpark—perfect for starting your day, soaking up the afternoon sun, getting some work done, or catching up with friends. It’s the kind of place you’ll keep coming back to, where a work meeting can seamlessly turn into drinks, and a casual meal can turn into a celebration. A beloved spot in trendy Oost, PARK is part of Hotel Arena.

PARK Café-Restaurant

SLA-Utrechtsestraat

🌎Voted best sushi in the world by the fish in the ocean

Vegan Sushi Bar

From breakfast to dinner and beyond. For a quick bite or a full dining experience. At the bar, on the terrace, or in the restaurant. We’re open every day, for any moment of the day.Chef and owner Angelo Kremmydas cooks with fresh, seasonal ingredients. The menu is a small, refined selection of contemporary à la carte dishes. No fuss with set menus.

Gitane

SLA-Amstelveenseweg

Welcome to Bar Kantoor, the vibrant restaurant located in the heart of Amsterdam's Westerpark. Housed in a monumental and 100% electric building.Open any time of the day. Whether you crave a flavourful breakfast, lunch, or an enchanting dinner with shared dining options, we always have something delicious in store for you. Oh, and not to forget: our kitchen and bar are not only 100% organic but also brimming with a generous serving of vegetables, love, and creativity. It truly tastes better and, by the way, it's much better for our planet too!

Conscious Hotel Westerpark - Bar Kantoor

When my husband and I decided to go vegan there was one thing we missed the most: Croissants that were crisp and flaky. After thousands of iterations, we finally got it to where it needed to be: indistinguishable from the animal butter equivalent.We also serve freshly made pastry, American style subs, and speciality coffee to go. All 100% plant-based and fair-trade!

MARGO'S AMSTERDAM

Liever Hier is a vegan coffeehouse and bakery located at Nieuwendammerdijk 413 in Amsterdam-Noord. They offer freshly baked pies, cakes, brownies, and more, all 100% plant-based. The cozy interior and terrace with water and forest views provide a serene atmosphere. Opening hours are Friday to Sunday, 10:00 to 16:00

Liever Hier

SAAM stands for: South Africa-AMstel. But also for 'together' in South African. With a casual atmosphere, good food and good wine with the right attention from the team, we make people forget about time. SAAM restaurant merges Dutch and South African gastronomy.By using pure &amp; honest products we create an exciting culinary experience throughapproachable &amp; sincere hospitality while improving lives.

SAAM restaurant

De Japanner is de OG izakaya van Amsterdam: sinds 2015 serveren wij verse Japanse gerechten in een informele kroegsfeer.

De Japanner Zuid

DELICIOUS FOOD. WORLD-INSPIRED.We love the freshness of Southeast Asia, the smokiness of American BBQ, the elegance of Far East Asia, and the kick of South American flavors. Some call it "Fusion"—we let creativity flow.Big flavors, plant-based. Thoughtful technique, the best ingredients. Seasonal, mostly local, homemade, and always honest.

SOIL VEGAN CAFE EAST

Cafecito van Baerle

Founded in 2014, Foodhallen is home to a wide range of high-quality concepts and a household name for food lovers. We curate the unique food culture of a city and connect people in iconic places. We’re always looking for new ways to give local cuisines an international platform, with diversity in our DNA, and flavor at heart. At the Foodhallen, we celebrate flavors.

Foodhallen

Café Cress is a neighborhood restaurant where we serve a new menu every 2 weeks, for the menu we let ourselves get inspired by whats available on the market. Our menu is compact and we always serve at least 3 vegetarian and/or vegan dishes. We import our own wines, biological and nature wines from countries close the NetherlandsWe organise also special diners for the neighborhood

Café Cress

Restaurant Hemelse Modder originated from friendship. We value the good relationship with our employees, suppliers and regular guests. It's a hospitable setting where everything and everyone comes together in a pleasant way. We serve 3, 4 and 5 course menus in a cozy atmosphere. Each dish is carefully prepared and easy to adapt to specific food preferences.

Hemelse Modder

Fully booked 🚨For one night only on April 7, the team from Horváth (2 MICHELIN stars &amp; 1 Green Star, Berlin) joins De Kas for a special Four Hands Dinner. A unique 6-course menu where their shared passion for seasonal, sustainable ingredients takes center stage.Restaurant De Kas is known for its farm-to-table philosophy, growing many of its ingredients just meters from your plate. Horváth’s chef, Sebastian Frank, brings his signature take on plant-forward fine dining—and will also take the stage as a keynote speaker at the Plant FWD Conference.€84 per person | Check availability on De Kas’ website.

De Kas x Horváth – Four Hands Dinner

Cannibale Royale - Du Nord

Cannibale Royale - Handboogstraat

STACH van Wou

d&amp;a hummus bistro is much more than just hummus – it’s a paradise for vegetarians, vegans, and anyone who loves vibrant soul food.In their 3 cozy locations they serve Middle Eastern-inspired dishes made with fresh, high-quality ingredients you can taste in every bite.Their diverse menu respects the tradition but doesn’t compromise on creativity and innovation.For foodies or those who can’t choose they have an amazing tasting menu where you sample it all.Styled in vintage chic, they offer a casual atmosphere with warm service that reflects the Middle Eastern hospitality.d&amp;a hummus bistro is where tradition meets urban life.

d&a hummus bistro -  Oost

SLA-Westerstraat

Dignita - Vondelpark

STACH Nieuwe Hoog

Amsterdam’s circular and experimental bakery. Daily open from 8:00 AM for breakfast, lunch, teambuilding events, sourdough bread workshops. Also Hosting the school for circular innovation.

Baking Lab

SLA-Haarlemmerdijk

Bar Botanique, also known as Café Tropique, is a green oasis in the East of Amsterdam. From early morning to late at night, we serve flavorful dishes and drinks in a tropical setting. For Plant FWD Week, we’re offering a specially curated vegan three-course menu, packed with seasonal and colorful ingredients. Join us and experience plant-based dining at its best!

Bar Botanique

SLA-Claude Debussylaan

Kafe Kontrast is a cool little spot doing Scandi &amp; Indo food

Kafé Kontrast

d&a hummus bistro - Jordaan

‘Foer’ [verb] meaning to forage; the act of harvesting produce in the wild’ Our cooking is respectful of every single ingredient and displays creativity and playfulness. We start from raw and use fermentation, drying, smoking, and different types of pickling to create surprising flavours in our vegetable forward menus.

Foer Amsterdam

Frietboutique is where quality, craftsmanship, and a warm vibe come together. Known for golden, crispy fries, unique snacks, and homemade ice cream – all made with care. With locations in Amsterdam, Rotterdam, and Laren, it’s a favorite for locals and visitors craving flavor, comfort, and a touch of satisfaction.

Frietboutique

🌎Voted best sushi in the world by the fish in the ocean!This is where we roll!

We’ve been serving up fresh takes on Lebanese classics since 2015, when we brought a saj* over from Lebanon. We first started selling our signature manousheh* at food markets around Amsterdam, then out of a food-truck window as we toured the country. Today, we have four of our very own counters across the city.We like to mix it up, combining classic Lebanese flavours in unexpected ways.

The Lebanese Sajeria

STACH B. Amsterdam

STACH Overtoom

Join us on Saturday, April 5, at Cafecito (Linnaeusstraat 114) for a high-energy wake-up call. From 09:00 - 10:30 AM, DJ Milou Turpijn &amp; DJ Sunny will be dropping beats while the coffee flows.✨ First 50 coffees = free for the early birds! ✨So, set that alarm, grab a cup, and dance your way into Plant FWD Week. Are you in?!Cafecito is known for its top-tier specialty coffee, and for this event, they're bringing the energy to match. Don’t miss it!

Coffee Rave @ Cafecito

STACH Admiraal

At The Old Soul, we bring the rich Afro-Surinamese culinary traditions to Amsterdam with a 100% plant-based approach. Every dish we serve tells a unique story, deeply rooted in our culture and history. Our food is not only flavorful but also sustainable and authentic, made with organic ingredients and no added sugars. Experience the warmth of our culture through our vibrant and delicious vegan soul food.

The Old Soul

TestTafel’s plant-based menu blends global flavors with seasonal, local ingredients. Created weekly by in-house chefs, a new menu launches each Wednesday, evolving with guest feedback. Enjoy it with homemade drinks or natural wines. TestTafel funds De Sering’s mission—supporting affordable meals and community initiatives. Dining with us means enjoying great food while giving back to Amsterdam’s community.

TestTafel

We are honored to present the opening of a new restaurant during the Week: meet Dapper!Dapper is a quirky neighborhood café in Amsterdam-Oost, right on (you guessed it)… the Dappermarkt! A place where you toast with the neighbor from around the corner, chat about the weather with the bartender, start with coffee, and stay for a bottle of wine. Here, you enjoy lunch, borrel, and dinner, read the paper, request songs at the bar, walk on your hands through the café, and unapologetically be yourself!

Dapper

We are a social enterprise with a sustainable mission. Since 2019 we have enjoyed surprising our guests with a changing menu adapting flexibly to local suppliers.we reuse waste through culinary creativity. Vegatable peels become chips and aquafaba is transformed to vegan mayonaisse. this way we offer a local healthy, and circulair plant based menu.

Restaurant Elixer

STACH WTC Zuidas

Since opening our doors in 2019, NAZKA has enriched Amsterdam's dining scene with its take on Peruvian cuisine, an incredible blend of Creole, Chinese, and Japanese influences born from Peru's geography and history. At the heart of NAZKA is Chef Koosh Kothari, a disciple of Virgilio Martinez of Central, World's 50 Best Restaurant in 2024.

NAZKA

SLA-Middenweg

As the kickoff to Plant FWD Week, our exclusive Food Tours invite a select group of press and influencers to dive into an exhilarating, plant-powered culinary adventure. Get ready to explore the vibrant flavors of Amsterdam as we whisk you through Westerpark and the Jordaan, stopping at Conscious Hotel for their effervescent bubbles &amp; bites, R. De Rosa—Jordaan’s best-kept secret, Roux where French finesse meets daring flavors, and D&amp;A Humus Bistro, the ultimate spot for sumptuous, plant-forward creations. With limited capacity and an invite-only format, this is your chance to savor the future of food in an intimate, mouth-watering setting.This event is full

FWD Food Tour - 3 april

Cafecito Beethoven

Cafecito Linnaeusstraat

STACH Koningsplein

Baramaribo is Surinamese kitchen with various foodtrucks that travels through the Netherlands and Belgium. Our purpose is to give good, fresh and hand made food to the people and also a great ambiance throughout our foodtrucks. The Bara is a vegan snack made of: mungbeans, currryspices, cumin and spinach. Baramaribo serves different kind of vegan and meat dishes. This year Baramaribo combines forces with Yemayá's to present: Moksi Alesi with Fried Oystermushroom and a Shortbread with Vegan Ghee, Chocolat and rubarb!

Baramaribo

d&a hummus bistro - Zuid

Cafecito Van Olden

De Waaghals is a vegetarian/vegan restaurant located in de Pijp since 1981. Here, everything revolves around creativity, seasonal ingredients, and surprising flavors. We serve a 3- or 4-course surprise menu, where each dish offers a new taste experience. The menu is entirely plant-based, except for the cheese platter.

De Waaghals

SLA-Ceintuurbaan

Postillion Hotels restaurant located at the former gumball factory with spacious outdoor terrace! It is the ideal place to relax after a working day. With our conference and events center around the corner, meeting rooms in our building, wonderful rooms and an excellent restaurant.

Postillion Hotel & Convention Center

Hi, we’re Vegitalian! Your friendly neighborhood restaurant, serving delicious Italian food with a vegetarian twist. From lunch to late-night dinner and everything in between. Join us for a never-ending food festa! We believe that a great food experience can be a green one too. By serving you vegetarian and plant-based options, we make this planet a happier and healthier place. A place where mindful people make sustainable choices.

Vegitalian

Cannibale Royale - Lange Niezel

STACH Nieuwe Spiegel

Cannibale Royale - Rozengracht

At Black And Blue, we believe in great food for everyone. During Plant FWD Week, we’re celebrating with delicious vegan and vegetarian dishes, made with fresh, high-quality ingredients. Whether you're a meat lover, fully plant-based eater or just exploring, our menu offers something for everyone, with bold flavors, creative dishes, and the warm hospitality we’re known for.

Restaurant Black And Blue

Located in the Jordaan, ROUX embodies the essence of what it means to enjoy life. ROUX represents the perfect fusion of old and new, combining classic charm with modern flair. The menu at ROUX is fundamentally rooted in French Cuisine, and features a selection of bites, starters, intermediate courses, main courses, and desserts, with an outstanding wine list with over 400 wines.

Roux Amsterdam

Massalia ~ named after the Greek name for Marseille, A brasserie-style restobar with influences from Greek cuisine, inspired by the roots of owner and chef Angelo Kremmydas.You can come to us every day for dinner, and also for lunch from 12:00 on weekends. The dishes are à la carte and ideal for sharing.

Massalia Restobar

Thull's Deli is a DELI, traiteur, fermentery &amp; picklery and brewer of Kombucha &amp; Waterkefir. In the deli you will find comfort food, sometimes with a funky twist! Drop by for lunch,( easy to warm up at home) meals, salads, Thull's Culi kapsalon, pickles, kombucha, kimchi and more. Seatings are limited so mostly take away for home meals or a picknick at the water side!

Thull's Deli

Homemade sourdough bagels. In the bustling heart of Amsterdam, BagelBoy stands out as a must-visit destination for bagel lovers and coffee. With a cozy ambiance, exceptional service, and a mouth-watering menu, our bagelshop guarantees a memorable experience that will keep you coming back for more. Don't just take our word for it, come and see for yourself why BagelBoy is the talk of the town.

BagelBoy

Kanarie Club - in the historic tram depot in West - is a place where you can drink, work, dance, play and eat all-day. Starting April we serve our new menu: vegetable forward, with a leading role for the Mibrasa charcoal oven, in which vegetables are slow roasted and fire grilled to perfection. The new menu is seasonal, local, made for sharing and supplemented with traditional, natural- and biodynamic wines as well as unique craft sodas.

Kanarie Club

Taste the Vibrant Flavors of Southeast Asia at Veganees - Amsterdam’s Best Vegan RestaurantOur restaurant is now located on Wibautstraat in Amsterdam East, a lively street just a stone’s throw from the Amstel. With 60 seats, we have plenty of space for everyone. Even without a reservation, you’ll usually find a spot. Or enjoy our sunny terrace on a lovely day!

Veganees

Meatless District, it’s all in the name. We love vegetables. Seriously, do you know how good they can be? Roasted, smoked, charred – anything!And that’s what we do. (And have been doing since 2016 here on the Bilderdijk. Long before anyone even considered adding oat milk to their coffee.) We love to play around in the kitchen while keeping it kinda simple: food must be freaking delicious.

Meatless District

We’ve been serving up fresh takes on Lebanese classics since 2015, when we brought a saj* over from Lebanon. We first started selling our signature manousheh* at food markets around Amsterdam, then out of a food-truck window as we toured the country. Today, we have four of our very own counters across the city.We like to mix it up, combining classic Lebanese flavours in unexpected ways.