As you will discover, when you go to Amsterdam, the Dutch capital is vast and divided into several districts. There are good places to go out with friends in the evening, good brunches on the weekends, good places to go for good meals.
The city center is full of all these great places not to be missed during your stay.
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WHAT ARE THE BEST HALAL RESTAURANTS IN CENTRAL AMSTERDAM?
In this article, we’ll introduce you to the 10 best halal restaurants in downtown Amsterdam so you don’t have to go far to find good places for lunch and dinner. To discover other good addresses in the Dutch capital, we have dedicated a whole article on the top 10 must-do activities in Amsterdam.
1. SEFA RESTAURANT BBQ & GRILL-ROOM
If you want to eat well and have good, clean service by a friendly staff, SefaRestaurant BBQ & Grill-Room is a good place to go in Amsterdam.
Located at Westermarkt 25, 1016 DJ, this halal restaurant offers a large amount of food and is well served. Although the prices are quite high, you will get your money’s worth while enjoying their quality meat.
2. RESTAURANT PALOMA BLANCA
Lovers of Moroccan cuisine will be pleased to visit Restaurant Paloma Blanca located at Jan Pieter Heijestraat 145, 1054 MG.
You will discover a quiet place and a very professional service. The decor of this halal restaurant is friendly and traditional, which takes you straight back to Morocco.
The dishes are variable and delicious, allowing you to travel the time of a meal. Special mention for the royal couscous that we highly recommend you to try.
3. RESTAURANT MAYDANOZ
Here is a very good Turkish restaurant where a very beautiful decoration awaits you. The restaurant Maydanoz offers a wide range of healthy dishes. It is a very good destination for people who are following a vegetarian or vegan diet.
We highly recommend this halal restaurant when you are visiting Amsterdam. The address is Ceintuurbaan 9HS, 1072 ER.
4. ALI OCAKBAŞI
For people who like hummus and menus with halal meat skewers, Ali Ocakbaşı restaurant can be a good option. With a very pleasant and smiling staff, you will enjoy the place for a nice dinner with your family.
Located at Herengracht 558, 1017 CG, we recommend a visit if you are in downtown Amsterdam. You’ll be served quickly and don’t hesitate to ask the waiters for advice and they’ll be happy to help you make your choice.
5. PIND PUNJABI INDIAN RESTAURANT
Pind Punjabi Indian Restaurant is certainly one of the best Indian restaurants in Amsterdam. The menu is very varied and has options for all dietary needs and hungers, so anyone can go there and eat well.
Regarding the welcome, you will have no problem to distinguish their smile and kindness on their faces, what to spend a very good and friendly time. We highly recommend this halal restaurant in Amsterdam located at Van Woustraat 240, 1073 NC.
6. CEDARS LIBANEES RESTAURANT
Cedars Libanees Restaurant is a good address for lovers of Lebanese cuisine. With a lovely and friendly staff, you will have no problem choosing your dish thanks to the servers’ help. The cuisine is excellent and you will have a lot of choices.
In a very cosy atmosphere, you will taste your halal dishes in a room where the decoration is very neat. Let’s not forget to mention the view facing the river. Another good halal restaurant address in Amsterdam to try during your stay, located at Heemstedestraat 80, 1058 NP.
7. DABKA RESTAURANT
Dabka Restaurant is another halal Lebanese restaurant that offers excellent food and a very nice place to eat. The restaurant’s terrace is located along a small canal behind a church creating a good atmosphere.
The owners of the establishment are very warm and welcoming to all customers, which makes you want to come back. The address to get there is Oudezijds Kolk 69, 1012 AL.
8. SAHAN AMSTERDAM
This Turkish restaurant in Amsterdam offers a nice Turkish wine tasting before you order your dish, which makes you feel welcome in the best way. Sahan Amsterdam offers a nice variety of full halal dishes, with very hearty dishes. Go to Tussen Meer 66, 1068 GC, to discover this halal restaurant
9. CRYSTAL RESTAURANT
This Kebab restaurant is a real meat dish establishment with a nice variety and hearty. Although it is quite expensive, you will get your money’s worth. Located at Leidsestraat 89, 1017 NZ, Crystal Restaurant is worth a visit for the quality of the dishes offered, and let’s mention that the place offers good halal pizzas.
10. MEHTAP
Let’s finish this top 10 with a great halal restaurant within reach of all budgets where the whole staff without exception is very welcoming and pleasant.
The dishes offered at Mehtap are of good quality and in good quantity. The address is located at Admiraal de Ruijterweg 39, 1057 JV.
You can choose to eat in or take away. We advise you to eat there to enjoy the atmosphere of the establishment.
ENJOY THE BEST PLACES IN AMSTERDAM
You now have a few good places to go for halal food in Amsterdam. Although the prices can sometimes be quite high, we advise you to experience it at least once to get a feel for the Dutch culture through halal cuisine.
If you want to know more good addresses, we have dedicated an article on the best bars in Amsterdam.
