
Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, halal and kosher options across Rotterdam, including where to go and what to order.
Vegan in Rotterdam
4 places-
NORI Vegan Sushi and Wok
A fully plant-based sushi and wok restaurant on Beurstraverse serving nori rolls, crispy tofu, and Japanese-inspired bowls.
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Backstage Vegan Kitchen
The fully plant-based kitchen at the Rotown concert hall on Nieuwe Binnenweg, serving vegan kapsalon, rendang rice bowls, and burgers without animal products.
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Vegan Pizza Bar
A fully vegan pizza restaurant near the Markthal with sourdough bases, creative toppings, and a solid dessert menu.
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SUE Bakery
Rotterdam's finest dedicated vegan bakery producing wholly plant-based croissants, cakes, and sourdough loaves.
Vegetarian in Rotterdam
3 places-
Rotonde
Michelin Green Star and Bib Gourmand vegetarian fine dining on Goudsesingel.
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Heilige Boontjes
A social-enterprise specialty coffee roastery and cafe with a vegetarian-forward menu: seasonal soups, grain bowls, and Dutch open sandwiches on house-baked.
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Harvest Coffee Brewers
Melbourne-influenced roastery cafe with a largely vegetarian brunch and lunch menu: avocado toasts, grain bowls, and egg dishes on house-baked sourdough.
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Gluten Free in Rotterdam
2 places-
Zeezout
Michelin-starred seafood restaurant Zeezout offers a dedicated gluten-free tasting menu on request with 48 hours notice.
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Markthal Gluten-Free Vendors
The Markthal hosts several dedicated gluten-free vendors including a rice-based bakery and an Indonesian warung with clearly labelled GF rijsttafel.
Halal in Rotterdam
3 places-
Restaurant Bazar
Fully halal-certified Middle Eastern and North African restaurant in a converted church on Witte de With, serving tagines, shawarma.
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Zainab Roshni Mahal
Rotterdam's standout Pakistani halal restaurant serving biryani, nihari, and karahi in a no-frills dining room near Delfshaven, popular with the Mirpuri.
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Afsana
A halal Afghan restaurant on Nieuwe Binnenweg serving ashak dumplings, lamb qorma, and bolani flatbread.
Kosher in Rotterdam
1 place-
Kosher Options at Markthal
Several Markthal vendors carry kosher-certified packaged goods including Dutch Gouda, smoked salmon, and specialty preserves.
Dietary in Rotterdam, FAQ
Does Rotterdam have good vegetarian or vegan food?
TableJourney's Rotterdam dietary chapter covers vegan, vegetarian, gluten_free, halal, kosher venues, each editor-picked with what to order and how to ask.

