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Halal food guide

Halal restaurants in Amsterdam

Turkish grills, Moroccan kitchens, Indonesian rijsttafel, steakhouses, bakeries and halal butchers, with an honest verification status for each one.

Last updated 27 October 2026 · Reviewed by the Halal in Amsterdam editorial team

Where to eat halal in AmsterdamHalal food is concentrated in three areas: Javastraat and the Dappermarkt in Oost, Kinkerstraat and Jan Evertsenstraat in West, and Nieuw-West (Osdorp, Slotervaart). In the centre, choose from a handful of grills near Centraal and Leidseplein, or book a halal steakhouse or rijsttafel in advance.

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32 places

Ali Ocakbaşı

Community-reported

TurkishCentre€€Restaurant

Charcoal ocakbaşı grill in the Anatolian tradition. Order the mixed grill for two and the smoked aubergine; book for dinner.

Last checked: October 2026 · Map

Sahan Restaurant

Community-reported

TurkishCentre & Nieuw-West€€Restaurant

Lamb shish, hand-minced köfte and warm mezze. The centre branch is small, so arrive before 19:00 or book; the Osdorp original is larger and family-filled.

Last checked: October 2026 · Map

Meram

Community-reported

TurkishWest & Oost€€Restaurant · Breakfast

Spacious, family-proof Turkish dining rooms known for İskender, lamb chops and a full serpme kahvaltı breakfast spread.

Last checked: October 2026 · Map

Papa Ali Halal Steakhouse & Mixed Grill

Community-reported

SteakhouseCentre€€Restaurant

Generous steaks and mixed grills a short walk from Centraal Station. Useful for a first or last meal of the trip.

Last checked: October 2026 · Map

Orontes West

Community-reported

LevantineOud-West€€Restaurant

Stone-oven bread, mezze and lamb skewers near Vondelpark, with attentive service.

Last checked: October 2026 · Map

MOZO

Community-reported

MoroccanOost€€Restaurant

Candlelit Moroccan dining room for tagines and a slow-cooked lamb couscous. Mint tea to finish.

Last checked: October 2026 · Map

Myriam's Kitchen

Community-reported

MoroccanWest€Restaurant · Breakfast

Home-style Moroccan cooking: chicken pastilla, harira, msemen. In the morning, msemen with honey and amlou.

Last checked: October 2026 · Map

Tigris & Eufraat

Community-reported

Middle EasternOost€Restaurant · Café & sweets

Deli, bakery and shawarma counter in one. Their picnic boxes make an easy canal-side lunch.

Last checked: October 2026 · Map

Blauw

Community-reported

IndonesianOud-Zuid€€€Restaurant

Contemporary Indonesian restaurant serving a halal rijsttafel of a dozen or more small dishes. Dinner only; book ahead and confirm halal and alcohol policy when reserving.

Last checked: October 2026 · Map

Kartika

Community-reported

IndonesianOud-West€€Restaurant

A cosier, lower-priced rijsttafel alternative.

Last checked: October 2026 · Map

Satay Club

Community-reported

IndonesianCentre€€Restaurant

Small open kitchen dedicated to charcoal satay: chicken, lamb and tempeh.

Last checked: October 2026 · Map

Spang Makandra

Community-reported

SurinameseDe Pijp€Restaurant

Surinamese-Javanese cooking since 1978: roti with chicken curry, nasi rames, rendang. Simple room, low prices.

Last checked: October 2026 · Map

Tarim Uyghur Restaurant

Community-reported

UyghurWest€€Restaurant

Hand-pulled laghman noodles, manti and lamb samsa. Bring cash.

Last checked: October 2026 · Map

Noori Fusion

Community-reported

AsianWest€€Restaurant

All-you-can-eat sushi and grill, popular with local families for celebrations.

Last checked: October 2026 · Map

Artisani Burgers

Community-reported

BurgersWest€Restaurant

Smash burgers, turkey bacon and loaded fries.

Last checked: October 2026 · Map

Burger 'n Shake

Community-reported

BurgersMultiple€Restaurant

Burgers and milkshakes; quick and open late.

Last checked: October 2026 · Map

Leeman Döner

Community-reported

TurkishCentre€Restaurant

Late-night döner and kapsalon for when you land hungry at midnight.

Last checked: October 2026 · Map

Graça Amsterdam

Community-reported

Fine diningNieuw-West€€€Fine dining

Chef-driven tasting concept with a fully halal kitchen. Reserve well ahead for weekends.

Last checked: October 2026 · Map

The Uptown Meat Club

Community-reported

SteakhouseDe Pijp€€€Fine dining

Upscale steakhouse with dry-aged ribeye and tomahawk cuts in a dark, clubby room.

Last checked: October 2026 · Map

Infinity Steakhouse

Community-reported

SteakhouseCentre€€€Fine dining

Premium steaks from an open kitchen near Leidseplein and the Museum Quarter; good weekday lunch menu.

Last checked: October 2026 · Map

Le Panam

Community-reported

FrenchCentre€€€Fine dining

French-style brasserie with lamb fillet and prime burgers. Book for weekend evenings.

Last checked: October 2026 · Map

A Beautiful Mess

Community-reported

InternationalOost€€Restaurant

Social-enterprise restaurant where chefs with a refugee background cook their home cuisines. Ask which dishes are halal.

Last checked: October 2026 · Map

Shobiyet

Community-reported

Syrian sweetsWest€Café & sweets

Künefe, warm shobiyet pastry and cardamom coffee. Weekend evening queues move fast.

Last checked: October 2026 · Map

Patisserie Rahmouni

Community-reported

Moroccan sweetsWest€Café & sweets

Moroccan patisserie: gazelle horns, almond briouats and honeyed filo by the box.

Last checked: October 2026 · Map

Simit Sarayi

Community-reported

Turkish bakeryMultiple€Café & sweets · Breakfast

Turkish bakery chain for simit, börek and çay from early morning.

Last checked: October 2026 · Map

Meram Bakkerij

Community-reported

Turkish bakeryWest€Café & sweets

Fresh pide, açma and baklava from the Meram family.

Last checked: October 2026 · Map

Broodje Mevrouw

Community-reported

SandwichesOud-Zuid€Café & sweets

Sandwiches, toasties and Dutch mini-pancakes near the museums; an easy family lunch in the Museum Quarter.

Last checked: October 2026 · Map

Tanger Markt

Community-reported

Moroccan supermarketWest€Supermarket

Moroccan supermarket chain with halal butchery counters, olives, preserved lemons and fresh mint.

Last checked: October 2026 · Map

Foca Supermarkt

Community-reported

Turkish supermarketWest€Supermarket

Turkish groceries: sucuk, cheeses, ayran and a confectionery aisle children remember.

Last checked: October 2026 · Map

Slagerij Atlas

Community-reported

Halal butcherOost€Butcher · Supermarket

Long-running halal butcher and grocery on Javastraat, known for its grillworst sandwich. Will vacuum-pack and marinate on request.

Last checked: October 2026 · Map

Slagerij Kaddour

Community-reported

Halal butcherWest€Butcher

Moroccan butchery with hand-cut lamb, homemade kefta and lunchtime sandwiches.

Last checked: October 2026 · Map

Al-Mekka Slagerij

Community-reported

Halal butcherWest€Butcher

Neighbourhood halal butcher with good poultry.

Last checked: October 2026 · Map

Our verification levels

What the labels mean

Halal is a requirement, not a preference, so we tell you how sure we are. Halal status can change when a restaurant changes owner or supplier; always confirm with the venue.

Certified
A valid certificate from a recognised halal certifier was seen by us. Certifier and expiry date are shown.

Owner-confirmed
The owner confirmed in writing that all meat is halal and told us whether alcohol is served.

Community-reported
Muslim-owned or widely trusted locally, but no certificate or written confirmation yet.

Check pending
Listed from our research. We have not yet checked it in person. Ask the restaurant before ordering.

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Fine dining the halal-conscious way

No Michelin-starred restaurant in Amsterdam is halal-certified. The way in is the pescatarian or vegetarian tasting menu, cooked without alcohol. Ciel Bleu at Hotel Okura, Flore at De L'Europe and Spectrum at the Waldorf Astoria handle this well when asked a week ahead. Yamazato serves fish-based kaiseki; discuss mirin and sake when booking.

What to write when you book"No alcohol used in the preparation of any course, and no pork or pork derivatives, including gelatine."

Halal groceries and self-catering

Staying in an apartment? Shop on Javastraat in Oost or Kinkerstraat and Jan Evertsenstraat in West. Albert Heijn and Jumbo supermarkets carry growing halal-labelled ranges. Check Dutch sweets for gelatine; spekjes marshmallows are usually pork-based, and some older stroopwafel recipes use rundvet (beef fat).

Questions

How do you verify halal restaurants?

Each listing carries one of four levels: Certified (we saw a valid certificate), Owner-confirmed (written confirmation that all meat is halal), Community-reported (Muslim-owned or locally trusted), or Check pending. We show the date of the last check and re-check listings every six months.

Do halal restaurants in Amsterdam serve alcohol?

Some do. Many Turkish, Moroccan and Surinamese places do not, while Indonesian and upscale restaurants often do. Each listing will state the alcohol policy once checked; until then, ask when booking.

Are there halal Michelin-star restaurants in Amsterdam?

No Michelin-starred restaurant in Amsterdam is halal-certified. Starred kitchens such as Ciel Bleu, Flore and Spectrum will usually prepare a pescatarian or vegetarian tasting menu without alcohol when asked a week in advance.

What should I ask a restaurant?

Two questions are enough: "Is all your meat halal?" and "Do you serve alcohol?" Dutch staff answer directly. For fine dining, write: "No alcohol used in the preparation of any course, and no pork or pork derivatives, including gelatine."