Nowadays, eating vegetarian is not that difficult anymore. Most restaurants have a few veggie options on the menu, and luckily there are a lot of restaurants where meat-free food has even become the norm. Below we share 12 vegetarian restaurants in Rotterdam that we think are definitely worth a visit! Some of the restaurants are even completely vegan, with delicious plant-based dishes.
Do you want to discover more vegan restaurants in our city? Then check our article with the best vegan restaurants in Rotterdam!
1. Backyard
This hotspot has something for any time of the day; breakfast, lunch, dinner or to drink a cup of coffee. Backyard is plant based, but it is possible to order dairy as an add-on if you want. Backyard believes in a sustainable future and wants people to learn that eating plant based can be easy and delicious. On their menu it says: “A place where everyone can eat delicious food, whether you are a vegetarian, vegan or a meat eater going on an adventure.”
To get an idea of their menu, try a tasty burger, Tom Kha soup, fried rice (with a fried egg perhaps?) Or a ‘Mexican Fiesta’.
Address
Korte Hoogstraat 14, 3011 GL Rotterdam
2. Spirit
To avoid food waste, they have applied a special concept at Spirit. Here you pay for breakfast, lunch or dinner based on the weight, instead of the dish. The food from the buffet is delicious and everything is 100% organic and 100% vegetarian. Here, you can be certain that everything you eat is healthy, seasonal and good for the environment.
Address
Mariniersweg 9, 3011 NB Rotterdam
3. Kula
Kula is an all-day café where you can enjoy breakfast, lunch and dinner, but also take part in yoga classes or events. The menu is fully vegetarian and offers a mix of fresh and comforting dishes. From açai bowls and pancakes to sticky tempeh bowls and burgers with sweet potato fries, you can enjoy something tasty here all day long.
Address
Abraham Tuschinskistraat 54, 3015 GK Rotterdam
4. Rotonde
Foto door Ruth Nije Bijvank.
Rotonde is a restaurant in Rotterdam where vegetables, grains, legumes, fruit and mushrooms take centre stage. Everything is prepared as purely as possible, but always with a surprising twist. With exciting combinations, ingredients you may not have tried before and natural wines that make you pause and reflect, an evening here is truly special.
Rotonde has been awarded both a Bib Gourmand and a Green Star by Michelin.
Address
Goudsesingel 230, 3011 KE Rotterdam
5. The Harvest
Next to being almost entirely vegetarian, The Harvest is also very healthy! According to their four values – seasonal products, sustainability, nutritious and enjoyment – they cook local and delicious meals here.
You can make your own Harvest Bowl in just three simple steps: first you choose the basis of the dish, then two dishes from the greengrocer and finally you can choose a vegetarian dish or – for non-vegetarians – a piece of meat . There are also ready-made bowls to choose from!
Address
Proveniersstraat 36a, 3033 CK Rotterdam
6. Atithi Indian restaurant
Most Indian dishes are 100% vegetarian. Vegetables, herbs and spices predominate in the Indian cuisine, so there are many tasty dishes for vegetarians. In Rotterdam there are a number of great Indian restaurants that are certainly worth a visit.
For instance, Atithi Indian restaurant. The restaurant is located in the center of Rotterdam, close to the Erasmus Bridge.
The menu features dishes from every corner of India. Try their veggie pakodas as a starter and the delicious Paneer Makhani as a main course. You’ll love it!
Address
Vasteland 5a, 3011 BJ Rotterdam
7. Nori
Nori is a fully vegan restaurant in Rotterdam with sushi at its heart. The menu also features poke bowls, hot dishes and wok creations, all plant-based and full of flavour. From steamed dumplings to creative sushi rolls, Nori is all about surprising flavours and beautiful presentation. A perfect spot for a unique lunch or dinner.
Address
Pannekoekstraat 45A, 3011 LC Rotterdam
8. Sugo Pizza
You may already know Sugo, because this restaurant is located at multiple locations in the Netherlands, namely in Amsterdam, Eindhoven, Utrecht and of course in Rotterdam! At Sugo you can enjoy a pizza al taglio; a pizza variant that is baked on large rectangular plates and cut into long pieces. The good thing about Sugo is that there are just as many veggie options as options with meat. Maybe a pizza with caramelized onion and walnut, pesto and tomato or mushroom and truffle; sounds good right?
Address
Aert van Nesstraat 20, 3012 CA Rotterdam
Westblaak 87, 3012 KG Rotterdam
9. Het Nieuwe Café
You’ll find Het Nieuwe Café inside Het Nieuwe Instituut – a lovely place to work or simply relax. Thanks to the large windows, natural light floods in, giving the space a bright and inspiring feel. The menu offers colourful, seasonal dishes that are mostly plant-based. Best of all, you don’t need a museum ticket to visit, and the terrace is considered one of the nicest in Rotterdam.
Address
Museumpark 25, 3015 CG Rotterdam
10. SUE
SUE is all about treats that are free from refined sugar, gluten, lactose and are completely vegan. Perfect for anyone who wants to live healthily but still craves something sweet. Here you can enjoy cakes and bites without the unhealthy extras. It’s also a great spot for a wholesome breakfast, a tasty lunch, a full high tea or refreshing drinks.
Addresses
Goudsesingel 330A, 3011 KJ Rotterdam
Karel Doormanstraat 372-374, 3012 GA Rotterdam
11. Bertmans
Bertmans may not be 100% vegetarian, but the options for vegetarians are endless. The products are fresh and of high quality and the starting point of the dishes is always that it should be surprising and nutritious. Soups, bowls, curries, burgers and a whole lot of vegetables is what you can expect at Bertmans.
Address
Karel Doormanstraat 292, 3012 GP Rotterdam
12. Rozey
We love the concept of Rozey! This is the very first restaurant in the Netherlands where you can enjoy unlimited veggie and vegan dishes for a fixed price, all evening. On weekdays you can order anything you want for € 32.50; this applies to eating and drinking. At the weekend it costs € 37.50. You don’t have to worry that the quality doesn’t live up, because the dishes are well thought out and taste great!
Address
Wijnhaven 85, 3011 WK Rotterdam
Bonus: In de keuken van Floris
It is a unique place where you start eating at a fixed time and where the dishes are predetermined by the restaurant. The fixed 8 or 9-course menu is prepared in the open kitchen, in the middle of the restaurant, so that everyone can follow the process closely. To ensure that everyone can enjoy a beautiful evening at Floris, you have the option to order the 8 or 9-course menu completely vegetarian.
Address
Honingerdijk 259, 3063 AM Rotterdam
Those were our favorite restaurants where you can eat delicious vegetarian food in Rotterdam! Of course there are many more places that are not yet listed. Let us know if we have missed your favourite!
