Backstage Vegan Kitchen is a vegan restaurant in Rotterdam Noord, Rotterdam.
The fully plant-based kitchen at the Rotown concert hall on Nieuwe Binnenweg. Burgers, kapsalon, rendang, kebab and more, all without animal products.
Must order: Vegan kapsalon and the rendang rice bowl.
Tip: The vegan fried chicken sandwich rivals most of the non-vegan competition on Nieuwe Binnenweg.
Address: Nieuwe Binnenweg 19, 3014 GB Rotterdam
A 100-percent vegan restaurant on Nieuwe Binnenweg with 400+ HappyCow reviews at 5.0 stars, making it one of the most-reviewed vegan spots in the Netherlands.
Order: Vegan cake and the smoothie of the day.
Tip: The raw cake with cashew cream is the draw for most visitors; arrive by 14:00 for the best selection.
A neighbourhood restaurant in Rotterdam Noord on Zwart Janstraat serving Dutch seasonal cooking with a wine list focused on natural and biodynamic producers. The daily menu changes weekly.
Order: Daily soup and the vegetarian stamp pot.
Tip: The lunch changes daily and is written on the board; call ahead if you need to plan around a specific dish.
A 100-percent vegan restaurant on Nieuwe Binnenweg with 400+ HappyCow reviews at 5.0 stars, making it one of the most-reviewed vegan spots in the Netherlands.
Order: Vegan cake and the smoothie of the day.
Tip: The raw cake with cashew cream is the draw for most visitors; arrive by 14:00 for the best selection.
A fully vegan pizza restaurant near the Markthal with sourdough bases, creative toppings, and a solid dessert menu that make this one of the better vegan restaurants in the Centrum.
Order: The house truffle pizza and the vegan tiramisu.
Tip: The cashew ricotta is house-made and noticeably better than the packaged alternatives used at other vegan pizza bars.
A neighbourhood restaurant in Rotterdam Noord on Zwart Janstraat serving Dutch seasonal cooking with a wine list focused on natural and biodynamic producers. The daily menu changes weekly.
Order: Daily soup and the vegetarian stamp pot.
Tip: The lunch changes daily and is written on the board; call ahead if you need to plan around a specific dish.
A contemporary cafe on Witte de Withstraat with a focus on fresh international dishes and a large vegetarian menu. The terrace is one of the best for a long Witte.
Order: Seasonal salad bowl and the house lemonade.
Tip: The afternoon cheese plate with Dutch varieties is good value at 12 euros for two with a glass of wine.
A properly built ramen kitchen near Pannekoekstraat with long-simmered broth and house-made noodles. One of Rotterdam's more serious ramen rooms; small and usually full.
Order: The tonkotsu ramen with chashu pork belly and marinated egg.
Tip: The broth runs out before the kitchen closes on busy nights; arrive by 20:00 to guarantee the tonkotsu.
A former harbour warehouse turned indoor artisan market on Katendrecht, housing Jordy's Bakery, Booij Kaasmakers, Blije Wijnen natural wines and the Kaapse Brouwers.
Order: Sourdough from Jordy's Bakery and craft beer from Kaapse Brouwers.
Tip: The waterfront terrace faces west over the Maas; the evening light from 17:00 is worth timing your visit.
