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Gluten-Free in Netherlands

Celiac Safety Guide & Restaurant Directories

⭐ Excellent for Celiacs

Welcome to the ultimate celiac guide for traveling to Netherlands. Use our verified translations, celiac safety ratings, localized tips, and interactive directory below to eat out safely during your trip.

🗣️ Celiac Language Card Translation

"Ik heb coeliakie. Ik mag geen gluten, tarwe, gerst, rogge of haver eten."

Pronunciation: Ik hep coo-lee-ah-kee. Geen gloo-ten.
Show this to chefs, cooks, and waiters to explain that you cannot eat wheat, barley, rye, or cross-contaminated foods.

Safe Local Foods

  • Dutch cheese plates
  • Gluten-free pancakes (Pannekoeken - from celiac-safe shops)
  • Herring (plain fish)
  • Gluten-free snacks from Albert Heijn

Watch Out For

  • Stroopwafels (standard contain wheat)
  • Bitterballen & Kroketten (breaded snacks)
  • Shared fryers for Dutch fries (patat)

Celiac Safety & Dining Tips

  • 1The Dutch Celiac Association (NCV) certifies gluten-free friendly restaurants with their logo.
  • 2Albert Heijn (the main supermarket chain) has a massive selection of gluten-free items labeled "glutenvrij".
  • 3Celiac awareness is very high, and staff usually speak perfect English.

GF Availability

Excellent — high awareness, easily accessible grocery items, and dedicated spots.

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