We know it can be really challenging to travel to a city on vacation and start looking for a place to eat that is 100% gluten-free—or at least offers some options. That’s why we’ve put together this list of restaurants and bakeries where you can enjoy a gluten-free Amsterdam.
Croque Madame Gluten Free Food
This small family-run business is located in the heart of Amsterdam’s Red Light District. With no cross-contamination in the kitchen, everything they make is 100% gluten-free. They serve burgers, toast, and sandwiches, all homemade. They also offer vegan and dairy-free options. Their gluten-free cakes are a must-try.
De Italiaan
Very close to Leidseplein is this Italian restaurant. The menu is well-organized and full of fresh Italian delights, with all pizzas and pastas available gluten-free. They carefully select ingredients from small local producers as well as others with Italian origin certifications.
Bloem Eten & Drinken
Everything at Bloem is vegan and 100% gluten-free, both in the kitchen and at the counter. Guests avoiding dairy or other animal products can dine here with peace of mind. Their menu includes everything from traditional soups and toasties to sandwiches and vegetable lasagna. They are members of the Dutch Celiac Association, and their stock and orders are strictly monitored.
Craft Coffee and Pastry
Believe me, their gluten-free croissants are the best you’ll ever taste. This gluten-free bakery is located in the popular De Pijp neighborhood. They sell freshly baked croissants and pastries. It’s a small place with a few seats inside, and they also offer takeaway.
Pancake Amsterdam
The Netherlands is famous for its Dutch pancakes. Several restaurants in Amsterdam offer gluten-free pancakes, and Pancake Amsterdam is one of them, with multiple locations across the city. They not only offer gluten-free pancakes but also lactose-free and vegan options.
Addis Ababa
Trying different cuisines from around the world is always fun! At this Ethiopian restaurant, you can eat gluten-free. It’s not one of those trendy spots you see on Instagram—it’s a cozy, family-run place. You just need to send them an email a day in advance so they can prepare a gluten-free injera, the pancake-like bread that accompanies all their dishes.
Loetje
When it was founded about 45 years ago, Café Loetje was intended to be a café with a pool table. Then, Ludwig ‘Loetje’ Klinkhamer made a lucky mistake by adding his sirloin steak to the menu. Soon, the place was filled with meat lovers wondering why there was a pool table in the middle.
Their most famous restaurant is the one located across from Amsterdam Central Station, but they don’t just serve meat—most of their menu features gluten-free dishes.
De Plantage
This 19th-century glass pavilion, located next to the Artis Royal Zoo, has been converted into a restaurant. The atmosphere and location at De Plantage aren’t its only highlights—its menu is full of inventive dishes that creatively reinterpret Mediterranean cuisine. Ask for the allergen menu, and you’ll be surprised by the wide selection of gluten-free options available.
Piqniq
On one of the prettiest streets in the Jordaan, Lindengracht, you’ll find this small but cozy restaurant. Sandwiches, salads, soups, quiches, and pastries—they offer nearly the entire menu gluten-free.
We hope you’ve found our article useful and enjoy the city. And if you’re visiting with the whole family and want everyone to have a great time, don’t miss our article on things to do in Amsterdam for the little ones.
