De Waaghals

De Waaghals has held its place on Frans Halsstraat since 1981, making it one of Amsterdam's longest running vegetarian restaurants. The kitchen, led by chef Henrique under the direction of Eva and Martijn, transforms seasonal vegetables into three to six course surprise menus that draw on culinary traditions from across the world. No processed substitutes appear on the plate; every dish is built outward from the vegetable itself.

The dining room doubles as a rotating exhibition space for local artists, giving the room a quietly creative character. The atmosphere is informal but the cooking is precise, blending classic and modern technique with the kind of boldness that earns the restaurant its name: waaghals, Dutch for daredevil.