NORI Vegan Sushi and Wok ★ 4.4
A fully plant-based sushi and wok restaurant on Beurstraverse serving nori rolls, crispy tofu, and Japanese-inspired bowls. The most inventive vegan menu near the Centrum.
Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, halal and kosher options across Rotterdam. including where to go and what to order.
Vegan in Rotterdam
Backstage Vegan Kitchen ★ 4.3
The fully plant-based kitchen at the Rotown concert hall on Nieuwe Binnenweg, serving vegan kapsalon, rendang rice bowls, and burgers without animal products.
Vegan Pizza Bar ★ 4.2
A fully vegan pizza restaurant near the Markthal with sourdough bases, creative toppings, and a solid dessert menu. The cashew ricotta is house-made.
SUE Bakery ★ 4.5
Rotterdam's finest dedicated vegan bakery producing wholly plant-based croissants, cakes, and sourdough loaves. The cinnamon buns attract citywide queues on weekend mornings.
Vegetarian in Rotterdam
Rotonde ★ 4.8
Michelin Green Star and Bib Gourmand vegetarian fine dining on Goudsesingel. Two tasting menus from €53; the best-value Michelin experience in Rotterdam.
Heilige Boontjes ★ 4.3
A social-enterprise specialty coffee roastery and cafe with a vegetarian-forward menu: seasonal soups, grain bowls, and Dutch open sandwiches on house-baked bread.
Harvest Coffee Brewers ★ 4.2
Melbourne-influenced roastery cafe with a largely vegetarian brunch and lunch menu: avocado toasts, grain bowls, and egg dishes on house-baked sourdough.
Gluten Free in Rotterdam
Zeezout ★ 4.6
Michelin-starred seafood restaurant Zeezout offers a dedicated gluten-free tasting menu on request with 48 hours notice. Kitchens are sensitised to coeliac requirements.
Markthal Gluten-Free Vendors ★ 4.2
The Markthal hosts several dedicated gluten-free vendors including a rice-based bakery and an Indonesian warung with clearly labelled GF rijsttafel components.
Halal in Rotterdam
Restaurant Bazar ★ 4.4
Fully halal-certified Middle Eastern and North African restaurant in a converted church on Witte de With, serving tagines, shawarma, and mezze with colourful Moroccan decor.
Zainab Roshni Mahal ★ 4.5
Rotterdam's standout Pakistani halal restaurant serving biryani, nihari, and karahi in a no-frills dining room near Delfshaven, popular with the Mirpuri community.
Afsana ★ 4.2
A halal Afghan restaurant on Nieuwe Binnenweg serving ashak dumplings, lamb qorma, and bolani flatbread. Halal-certified with a loyal community following in the Centrum.
Kosher
Kosher Options at Markthal ★ 3.8
Several Markthal vendors carry kosher-certified packaged goods including Dutch Gouda, smoked salmon, and specialty preserves. No dedicated sit-down kosher restaurant in Centrum.
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.