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    SLA

    4.3 (41 reviews)
    ModerateSalad
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Elise N.

    Totally fell in love with SLA. Loved the food, the combination of flavors, the flavored water, and the design. I would have loved to be able to buy the seeds of the plants they display inside. The staff is helpful and the salads were fresh, copious, and tasty. I didn't have any special juice but always picked the 1st sauce available on the menu. I would love to have a SLA in Zurich!

    Emil S.

    The choices for combining your own fresh salad are almost overwhelming. We had an interesting juice with that. However, given the eco friendly feeling of this place, I do not understand the hefty portions. Almost two salads in one and I felt a bit guilty for not being able to finish it all. Fairly expensive as well.

    Roasted Winter Veggie
    Julie D.

    I got this really tasty salad called Roasted Winter Veggies with rocket, beluga lentils, celeriac, parsnips, sweet potato, butternut squash, hummus and almond shavings.. I added chicken and black truffle dressing ok top.. Yummi! SLA is a cozy place to eat if you want something light and easy.. The atmosphere is great and you get the feeling that you are sitting in a garden while you eat a fresh salad.. Also they serve water for free.. If you are in Amsterdam you definitely have to try this place!

    Thamar N.

    Being the first legit salad bar in Amsterdam, SLA has attracted some serious attention. It seems lately like every food blog is mentioning this new hot spot. So, I was rather surprised to see that yelp hadn't jumped the SLA hype wagon yet. To the rescue I come... Apparently salad bars have been quite the rave in such cities as NY and London, but with the arrival of SLA you can just hop to the Ceintuurbaan and grab a salad to go or have a healthy lunch or dinner upstairs at the well-lit & contemporary indoors patio or the terrace outside. Admittedly, while I do like my greens I often miss my proteins when eating a salad. SLA's salads are however surprisingly satisfying. How so? Well, first you select your leafs. You can select from e.g. spinach, paksoi and rocket leaves (I went for chard) Some little gem leaves are added to that as a filler. Next, you pick your source of grains, seeds, legumes (couscous, bulgur, quinoa, lentils). Lima beans was it for me. This step is what makes the salads substantial, I reckon. Then you get to choose 3 vegetables. The roasted pumpkin , cauliflower and wild carrot made it to my bowl. Finally, you select what dressing you would like to go with your salad. Now, here is where I screwed up. After having discovered people don't like being photographed with big ass cameras, I felt kind of awkward. This threw me off a little, so I made a rushed decision picking the lemon, avocado & wasabi dressing. Not very smart. The garlic, mint & ras el hanout dressing or the ginger, rice vinegar & sesame oil dressing would've probably been a much better choice. Luckily, I ordered the salad to go and disaster was averted by just omitting the dressing and just adding some argan oil & lemon juice at home. In the end, I was quite chuffed with the end result! The basic salad costs only €6, a fair deal I think. Carnivores can upgrade by adding chicken, bacon, a cooked egg or smoked salmon. Vegetarians can choose from meat substitutes (€2 extra for each). Nuts or cheese toppings are €1 each. I only have one remark: some grilled tuna, roast beef or duck slices would be a nice addition to the premium menu. They also have a fair selection of fresh juices, so health freaks can lunch here at their heart's content. No cash by the way, only pin !

    Custom vegan salad :) highlights include mung beans, red lentils, pumpkin, mushrooms, cauliflower, kimchi, and pumpkin seeds.
    Michelle T.

    Oh my goodness...first of all, this place is beautiful. Seating is overlooking the back garden and it is just calm, clean, and wonderful inside. The veggie/grain/topping selections are awesome:) Lots of vegan options including soup, salad, and dessert :) Even vegan cheesecake...!! Needless to say I ordered like a full day's worth of food and it was all worth it.

    Do not miss the scoop of sweet potato and lemon hummus for 1€ - tasty and filling.
    Helena R.

    LOVED the food, the concept, the decor and the staff. I am so sad we do not have SLA in Copenhagen, Denmark.

    Own created salad with the vegan Pad Thai!
    Gaby N.

    Good food and a kot of choices. We had a great lunch with big bowls of salad. It's just a little bit more expensive than an ordinarily sandwich, but it's worth it.

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    The veggie/grain/topping selections are awesome:) Lots of vegan options including soup, salad, and dessert :) Even vegan cheesecake...!!

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    Venkel - Chilly, bio and raisins peanut butters.

    Venkel

    4.5(45 reviews)
    0.4 kmDe Pijp, Zuid
    €€

    Do you know how much I love Venkel? So much that I picked up a salad there once or twice/week…read moreduring the first 8 weeks that I lived in Amsterdam. Service: The staff are super friendly and helpful. The salads are made to order and ready within minutes. Food: I've eaten many salads and soups and every single one was sooo tasty and healthy. The ingredients are fresh and the salads feature unique combinations. The portion sizes are ideal. Ambiance: They did an amazing job designing the inside. It's welcoming, warm and cozy with nice touches and comfortable seating. Price: The prices are affordable and worth every penny. Stop what you're doing and grab a healthy meal at Venkel!

    This is a great new place and I am so happy it opened quite nearby! :) Today I went here for the…read morefirst time, finally! I had the 'Linzen liefde' salad, which means Lentil love. It is a salad with of course lentils, but also goats cheese and nuts and it tastes delicious! I thought all the salads on the menu looked really good so I really want to come back soon. You can also create your own salad and choose all the ingredients. I also a had juice; apple/pear/mint. Delicious! Well it should be because its pretty damn expensive. 5 euros, and not even a big glass.. But well, it was good. There is also free water which is nice. The interior was beautiful and cozy. It really felt good and I felt very relaxed. I really like Venkel! I thought SLA was the best but now I like Venkel even more. The salads just taste amazing. LOVE LOVE LOVE. Just try it soon!

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    Venkel - Heerlijke frisse gegrilde kip salade met appel/mint sapje!

    Heerlijke frisse gegrilde kip salade met appel/mint sapje!

    Venkel

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    The Pantry - Bitterballen

    The Pantry

    4.6(627 reviews)
    1.3 kmCentrum
    €€€

    My mom (a very picky eater with a sensitive gastrointestinal track) and I walked in here for a late…read morelunch on the day we arrived in Amsterdam. And despite ALL of our meals in Amsterdam being excellent, this one may have been the best. We wanted to try Dutch food, not totally knowing what to expect and were blown away by the combination of flavors and textures we consumed. We started with the pickled herring which was served with onions and pickles- fresh yet bold! I'm still thinking about those little fishies weeks later. Then we each had the sampler-ish plates (I forget what it was called). Hers was the vegetarian version and mine was with sausage. There were 3 kinds of essentially mashed potatoes with veggies mixed in: 1 with spinach I think, 1 with carrots, and 1 with sauerkraut. Mine came with a delightfully rich gravy and my moms came with some kind of lighter yellow sauce (I think mustard based). We tried these same dishes at other Dutch restaurants during our stay, but nothing beat The Pantry. The service in this quaint and cozy spot was also excellent!

    Traditional Dutch foods, served in a charming/cozy dining room - what's not to love? We enjoyed…read moreevery dish that we ordered; even our pickiest (child) member of our party ate well (the meatball and hutspot disappeared from the plate :). Portions are substantial and a very good value in a neighborhood where tourist-markups are the norm. They have a/c, but in order to feel it you'll need to sit closer to the back of the restaurant/near the kitchen, as there is only one wall unit back there, and they leave the front of the restaurant open to the elements (even in 98+ degree heat).

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    The Pantry - The Pantry restaurant

    The Pantry restaurant

    The Pantry - Dutch ham plate

    Dutch ham plate

    The Pantry - I hadn't had Dutch apple pie since my days waiting tables at Denny's, in the '80s & this was well worth the wait.

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    I hadn't had Dutch apple pie since my days waiting tables at Denny's, in the '80s & this was well worth the wait.

    Moeders - Hotchpotch

    Moeders

    4.4(353 reviews)
    2.4 kmDa Costabuurt, Jordaan, West, Centrum
    €€

    This was my husband's and my first dinner in Amsterdam! The Hacée and the stamppot are heaven! I…read morelove the plates are mismatched and have been for decades! Reading the menu was fun! We dropped off our little frame with our mothers in it. The server originally asked us to place it wherever we see fit, but the owner (she has the manager vibe) came over and helped us picked an even better spot! Service was what I thought was slow, but then we learned that Dutch people are very customer-focused, so we had to initiate an eye contact and signal to them that we are ready to close our check. I also found out that tipping is not required. Who would have thought? Oh, and also water is not free. Lastly, be sure to make a reservation because this place very packed for the duration of our meal and some people got turned away.

    Popular joint serving up Dutch Comfort food. Make a reservation - it gets busy. We made it easy and…read moreopted for the sampler plate for 2. Comes with two kinds of beef stew, 2 two kinds of potatoes, apple sauce, cabbage, and sausages over mashed potatoes and sauerkraut. Everything was really good! No strong flavors, but all cooked well. Service was very good and the ambiance is funny! Place is covered with pictures of moms that the customers have brought in. We loved it! N*joy...

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    Moeders - Bring a photo of your mother to post

    Bring a photo of your mother to post

    Moeders - The meal for 2

    The meal for 2

    Moeders - Inside the restaurant filled with framed pictures of mothers throughout the walls

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    Inside the restaurant filled with framed pictures of mothers throughout the walls

    Black And Blue

    Black And Blue

    4.1(128 reviews)
    2.6 kmCentrum
    €€€

    A spiritual experience. Truth be told, we went tulip…read moreshopping, we had time to kill before our Anne Frank House visit, and we were starving. Not wanting to walk, we went to the closest place, and the closest place was thankfully Black and Blue. Just get the steak. No questions. Whatever you're ordering, get steak. Vegan? They have a vegan steak. Someone next to us got it and they liked it. We got a steak steak and sometimes, late at night, I think about that steak. I think when cows die, they hope they become a steak at this place. Do not order eggplant of any kind. It was not good. We did not touch it. We just wished we had 5 more steaks between the two of us. Order the steak. Thank you.

    The food is good, the service is poor…read more We waited almost 20 minutes for the waiter to come over so we could order beers. Then they only brought over one. Had to remind him that everyone at the table had ordered one. We ordered a dip-able starter and some expensive bread. The starter came out but no bread. After we had finished the starter, the bread finally came out. A little sad. Dinner took forever to come out but it was great. Ordered the filet, medium rare. When it came out it was good., although it only had a drizzle of sauce. It was odd that the gave us one basket of fries for three people. We had to get another one immediately. I doubt we'll be back.

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    Black And Blue - Downstairs lounge. So inviting.

    Downstairs lounge. So inviting.

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    Black And Blue - The wine area.

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    The wine area.

    SLA - salad - Updated July 2026

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