10 Vegetarian & Vegan Spots in Utrecht
For vegetarians, flexitarians, or if you’d like to cut back on meat every now and then, Utrecht offers a wide selection of vegetarian restaurants. From falafel to Italian cuisine, we’ve rounded up 10 of the best vegetarian restaurants in Utrecht for you!
BROEI
BROEI has been a household name in Utrecht for 10 years and feels like a living room to many. At BROEI, you’ll enjoy 100% plant-based meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, featuring a surprising and unique menu. In the evening, they serve a vegan 3-, 4-, or 5-course menu, or come by for drinks and a bite from their extensive appetizer menu.
Oosterkade 24
Karibu
Karibu is known for its warm, Mediterranean atmosphere, situated in a unique location between the lush Griftpark and Utrecht’s Singel canal. Whether you’ve been a vegetarian for a long time or just feel like trying something new, Karibu is the perfect place to enjoy a delicious and mindful meal.
Hooghiemstraplein 55
VanPlanten
Restaurant VanPlanten is a fully vegan restaurant in the bustling Lombok neighborhood. Here, you can enjoy 100% plant-based dishes surrounded by an interior made entirely of thrift-store finds. What makes this restaurant unique is that all profits are donated to charities dedicated to improving animal welfare and the environment.
GYS
If you’re looking for delicious and healthy food in a cozy café setting, Gys is the place to be! Visit the popular location on Voorstraat or on Amsterdamse Straatweg. Gys is a certified 100% organic restaurant, making it one of the few in the country. The restaurant specializes in vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free comfort food.
Voorstraat 77 & Amsterdamsestraatweg 113
Vegitalian
At Vegitalian, you can enjoy classic Italian dishes such as pizzas, pastas, and antipasti—all prepared entirely with vegetarian ingredients. The use of fresh, local ingredients and creative alternatives makes this restaurant a favorite among both vegetarians and meat-eaters who are open to trying something new.
Schoutenstraat 17 & Nachtegaalstraat 29B
Le Jardin
At Le Jardin, “vegetarian cuisine” takes center stage: the art of delicious food and drink with vegetables as the starting point. In addition, ingredients are sourced locally as much as possible. That way, you can be sure they’re artisanal, responsibly sourced, and organic. All dishes on the menu can also be served as vegetarian options.
Za’atar
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are served here in Middle Eastern style. All the food is handmade and vegetarian. A variety of mezze is served on huge platters—try the different dips with flatbread, the baklava, and the delicious falafel.
Twijnstraat 75
FLFL
At the foot of the Dom Tower, you’ll find the delicious vegan falafel from FLFL Utrecht. Named “Best Veggie Restaurant in the Netherlands” in 2022! Every day, the falafel is made from scratch and rolled into a wrap with fresh salad and homemade sauces.
Servetstraat 10
De Veldkeuken
Just outside Utrecht, you’ll find this charming restaurant in the coach house at the Oud Amelisweerd country estate. At De Veldkeuken, all dishes are 100% organic, using as much of the estate’s own harvest as possible. The menu is full of vegetarian dishes. Tip: Combine a meal at De Veldkeuken with a walk through the surrounding woods!
Koningslaan 11, Bunnik
LE:EN
LE:EN serves delicious fusion dishes designed for sharing. Their menu, featuring flavors from Asia, includes many vegetarian and vegan options. Come and give it a try! And be sure to look around while you’re eating—LE:EN is located in a large industrial hall and is decorated with colorful graffiti art.
Tip: Want to discover Utrecht’s top vegan hotspots in a single tour? Then book the Vegan Bike or Vegan Food Tour Utrecht!