Please note I am gluten intolerant, meaning these tips are based on my dietary restrictions. If you are coeliac, always make sure to call ahead to make sure your food is cooked in a safe environment.
Somehow, being gluten intolerant makes you crave carbs. Whether it is eating salad every time you go out for lunch or dinner, or the tiny piece of bread you get when you order a sandwich: it just does not fill the comfort food void. But what does? Good. Gluten free. Pizza. Lucky for me, there are plenty of places selling gluten free pizza in Amsterdam, my hometown. After living here for almost six years, I tried a lot of them, but keep finding myself at the top three I have gathered below. Located in Amsterdam Oost, Zuid, and West, you will be able to have pizza, wherever you find yourself.
Finding the best gluten free pizza in Amsterdam is one thing however. It is also important to have a place where you can let your food baby rest and know how to get to Amsterdam. That is why I have summarized the best hotels and hostels in Amsterdam, as well as exactly how to get there and around, below. And believe me, you do not want to miss out on these accommodations.
How to Get to the Best Gluten Free Pizza in Amsterdam
If that gluten free pizza in Amsterdam sounds delicious, and you are planning to visit the city, these are the best ways to get there. First, if you are traveling here from Western Europe, the easiest way to get here is via train. There are plenty of direct connections from Germany, the United Kingdom, Belgium, France, Switzerland and even Austria. You can find the cheapest fares and travel dates on Trainline, which sells tickets for trains in most European countries. Their platform is very user-friendly and beats having to look for tickets at the individual railway companies, which are often confusing.
If you are traveling from a more remote area, and still want to try the best gluten free pizza in Amsterdam, then it is very easy to book a flight there. Schiphol is the Netherlands’ international airport to which you can fly from almost anywhere in the world. To find the cheapest tickets I always use Skyscanner, of which I love their flexible dates option. This allows you to find the cheapest flights in any given month, making travel much more accessible.
Getting Around Amsterdam
While the easiest way to get around Amsterdam is by bike, please do not rent one if you do not know how, do not regularly cycle or are insecure on a bike. Locals use bicycles as their main mode of transport to get to their jobs, do groceries, visit friends and so much more, meaning cycling culture is a big thing that can be hard to understand for tourists. And if you do end up renting a bike: try to stay out of the city center (which is best to explore on foot anyways), show other cyclists where you are going by sticking out your arm, give space to cyclists overtaking you (they often sign to you using their bell), do not stop in the middle of the road and do your research on the basic road signs and rules.
Another great way to get around Amsterdam is by public transport. The operator in the city is the GVB, which provides buses and trams. If you have Apple Pay or any other form of mobile payment on your phone, you can use that to check into both, which eliminates the need to buy a ticket. Do not forget to check out though, and enter plus exit the trams and buses at the designated doors. Got the hang of it? Now it is almost time to experience the best gluten free food in Amsterdam
Where to Stay in Amsterdam
Staying in Amsterdam can be quite the expense, which is why I have listed both three hotels and three hostels below, so you can book that trip to try the best gluten free pizza in Amsterdam in no time.
Top 3 Hotels in Amsterdam
- By far one of the best hotel collections is the Sircle Collection. Wessel and I stayed at one of their hotels during our trip to Berlin, where we had some delicious gluten free food too. I am so happy they also have not one, but two hotels in my hometown. While prices are steep, I strongly recommend staying here if you can afford it. The first one is called Sir Albert and located in the Pijp, quite near to the second best gluten free pizza in Amsterdam, while the second one is located in the A’dam tower and is thus called Sir Adam. The latter has a splendid view over the IJ and the skyline of the city. So, pick your favorite!
- Fun fact: my grandfather completed his military service here. A former naval basis, the terrain has now been turned into a park where locals swim in the summer and sports both a restaurant and a hotel. Pension Homeland is perfect for the single traveler looking for a private room, or a couple looking for a hotel steeped in history.
- Last but not least, the Volkshotel. This building was the former office of the national newspaper De Volkskrant, but is now a hotel with a rooftop bar and restaurant, co-working space, and club in the basement. It is by far the most trendy place to stay during your trip to the best gluten free pizza in Amsterdam.
Top 3 Hostels in Amsterdam
- Noord is the up and coming neighborhood of Amsterdam. With tons of colorful street art and restaurants overlooking the water of the IJ, it is a hip and popular place for locals to party and have their Sunday brunch. Want to experience that vibe? Then ClinkNOORD is the perfect hostel that allows you to meet other travelers, save some money, and enjoy the artsy energy of the neighborhood.
- If a capsule hotel rocking funky pop-art is more your style, then consider staying at BUNK Hostel. With both single and double pods, you can even sleep here as a couple! How fun is that? While it is more expensive than your usual hostel, it is definitely an experience
- The Stayokay hostel is a nostalgic place for most Dutch people. I remember sleeping at a Stayokay during my “Groep 8 Camp”, which is the camp that celebrates our final year of primary school, and most friends have stayed here with friends or family once or twice. This one at the edge of the Vondelpark is extra special, however, as the building itself is not only stunning, but has the best view of the park itself.
Top 3 Restaurants for Gluten Free Pizza in Amsterdam
1. Loulou Pizzabar
Located on the Weesperzijde at the edge of the Amstel River, Loulou Pizzabar is always packed. Although they recently closed their location in the Maasstraat, they expanded this venue, creating a large eclectic space for probably the best gluten free pizza in Amsterdam to be enjoyed. Once every couple of months (when we are not ordering their pizza on UberEats), Wessel and I strike down at the wooden tables and lean back against the exposed brick and plastered walls to enjoy a good glass of wine and my favorite comfort food.
With wildflowers on the table, a green-tiled bar, restored old Dutch doorways and an open kitchen where you can watch the chefs fire up the oven, it is no surprise everyone wants to eat here: from families celebrating the end of the week and girlfriends celebrating graduation together. Because they also make ‘normal’ pizza’s, it is the perfect place to enjoy your gluten free pizza in Amsterdam with your loved ones who might be craving the real deal.
The best part is not the interior of course, but the pizza.* They have an extensive list of choices, from your simple margarita to the elaborate primavera with edible flowers and asparagus, I think anyone would find something to eat here. For my master’s graduation, we shared an antipasto misto with juicy grilled eggplant, olives, charcuterie and more, and ordered enough pinot grigio and primitive to go around.
My personal favorite pizzas are the vegetarian, spicy arabica, the tartufo bianco, and recently added the don giovanni to my list, which has the hottest nduja and creamiest burrata. Coffee gives me insomnia, but if I have plans after dinner, I like to wash it down with an espresso martini, which makes me good to go to dance through the night. If you wish to eat at the best spot for gluten free pizza in Amsterdam, make sure to reserve a table well in advance, or take a pizza to go and have a little picnic in the grass besides the Amstel River, one of the best places to watch the sunset in the city.
*For €3,40 you can get the gluten-free base.
2. De Pizzakamer
With Craft Coffee and Pastry and the Albert Cuyp Market within walking distance, De Pizzakamer (the Pizza Chamber) is the perfect end to your day exploring De Pijp, one of my favorite neighborhoods in the city. This restaurant, with some of the best gluten free pizza in Amsterdam, also neighbors two favorites of mine, namely natural wine bar GlouGlou and ice-cream shop Massimo Gelato, which make the perfect trifecta for filling the hours between five and ten PM. You can recognize the place by their blue-tiled exterior and Birra Moretti sign, and in summer, a jam-packed terrace.
The inside is just as blue as the outside and has just a handful of tables, surrounded by an open kitchen and bar area. Dripping candles decorate the tables and on a chalk-board next to the bar the pizza of the week is written. Because it is so small, the vibe is more intimate than Loulou’s. Furthermore, the entire staff speaks Italian, which leads me to think the food is more authentic here.
We usually order a carafe of white wine to share, and my favorite pizza here was a white pizza with artichoke, san daniele, but it unfortunately has been taken off the menu. The last two times we went, the pizza of the week was amazing, with the picture below showing the one with nduja, eggplant and burrata. Very similar to the don Giovanni by Loulou’s, but so good! The gluten-free crust here used to be thicker than Loulou’s, but right now it is thin and crunchy, and I am completely in love with it. It is also just as big as the regular pizza, which is often not the case in most downsides. The only downside is, just like at the Weesperzijde, a gluten-free base costs an additional €3,50, but the quality is worth it. Will you try this gluten free pizza in Amsterdam, next time you visit?
3. De Italiaan
De Italiaan (the Italian), is a cozy restaurant located on the Bosboom Toussaintstraat in Oud-West, with the city center a few steps away, and also has one of the best menus for gluten free pizza in Amsterdam. Divided into two floors by a mezzanine and decorated with dark wood, red paint and red chairs, the restaurant feels like a charming old Parisian restaurant hidden in a tiny alleyway somewhere. I went here with my mom recently, and we sat on the mezzanine next to the most romantic dinner table I had ever seen: hidden in an alcove was a tiny table with three red seats and soft lighting. This table is just one of the regular tables, but you could specially request it beforehand if you wanted to.
Now, De Italiaan is not just a pizzeria, it is a complete Italian restaurant with pasta’s, great antipasto, bruschette, and dolce. All pastas and bruschetta can be made gluten free, but we decided to get some pizza, of course! My mom and I shared the baccalà with spinach, fior di latte, lemon oil, artichokes, and olives, and the calabrese with nduja (can you tell I love nduja?), salsiccia fresca (fresh sausage), bomba Calabrese (spicy vegetable spread), broccoletti, and smoked burrata.
Although the pizza bases were a little smaller and admittedly not as good as those from my first two pizzeria picks, the toppings were more interesting and the base only cost €3,25, which is why I think it is one of the best restaurants for gluten free pizza in Amsterdam! But if I am honest, the pizza was not the highlight: the tiramisu was. Creamy and not too sweet: this tasteful gluten free tiramisu truly made me feel like I was in Italy, it was that perfect.
Final Verdict Of the Best Gluten Free Pizza in Amsterdam
Ranking these three restaurants with the best gluten free pizza in Amsterdam was a tough nut to crack, and I absolutely urge you not to let this ranking determine your decision too much. I put Loulou’s first as their gluten free base is ten cents cheaper than De Pizzakamer’s, but I think I like the vibe at the latter better. Putting De Italiaan third solely because of their base is also not fair considering their tiramisu is heaven and they serve much more than just pizza. The best advice I could give you is to go to all three when you are in Amsterdam or come back a couple of times to tick them off your list. Whichever one you choose, there is only one thing left to say: buon appetito!
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