How to Find Halal Food While Travelling in Europe
11 November 2026 · GoFlyLo Blog
One of the first questions Muslim travellers ask about Europe is: will I find halal food? The answer is yes — much more easily than most people expect. London, Paris, Berlin and Amsterdam have hundreds of halal restaurants. Even smaller cities have Turkish, Arab, Pakistani and North African restaurants, plus supermarkets with halal meat. The trick is knowing where to look, what to ask, and which cities make it easiest. This guide shows you how to eat well and eat halal all across Europe — in simple English, step by step.
TL;DR — The Short Version
Easiest cities: London, Paris, Berlin, Amsterdam and Brussels — hundreds of halal restaurants each.
Also easy: any city with a Turkish or Arab community — look for döner shops, Turkish grills and Moroccan restaurants.
What to ask: “Is the meat halal?” — most halal restaurants show a certificate on the wall.
Safe choices: seafood, vegetarian and vegan dishes are always safe.
Apps: halal restaurant finder apps and Google Maps show halal places near you.
Tip: stay near the halal restaurants — book a hotel in the right neighbourhood.
Where to Find Halal Food in Europe
Big cities are the easiest. London has whole streets of halal restaurants — Edgware Road, Whitechapel and Tooting are famous for them, with everything from Pakistani curries to Turkish grills and Malaysian food. Paris has halal restaurants all over the city, especially around Barbès, Belleville and the 10th arrondissement.
Berlin's Kreuzberg and Neukölln districts are full of Turkish and Arab restaurants. Amsterdam, Brussels and Vienna are easy too.
Smaller cities take a little more planning. In Rome, Madrid or Prague, there are fewer halal restaurants — maybe 10–20 in the whole city instead of hundreds. Find them before you travel: search a halal restaurant finder app or Google Maps for “halal restaurant near me” and save the ones near your hotel.
Supermarkets help everywhere: large supermarkets in most European cities sell halal chicken and meat, and many sell ready-made halal meals. If your hotel or apartment has a kitchen, you can cook your own halal food — and save money too. Read our London guide and Paris guide for the neighbourhoods where halal food is easiest to find.
What to Order — and What to Ask
The safest question is simple: “Is the meat halal?” Most halal restaurants display a halal certificate on the wall or on the menu — if you do not see one, ask. The staff are used to the question and will answer honestly.
Turkish, Arab, Pakistani, Bangladeshi, Moroccan and Malaysian restaurants are usually halal — but always ask, because a Turkish restaurant in Europe is not automatically halal.
When in doubt, order seafood or vegetarian. Fish, prawns, pasta with tomato sauce, and vegetable dishes are safe in any restaurant. Pizza with vegetables or seafood is safe — just ask them to leave off the ham and pepperoni.
Watch out for hidden ingredients: some sauces, soups and desserts contain alcohol or pork gelatine. Ask about the sauce if you are unsure, and skip desserts with alcohol in the name — tiramisu, for example, is made with coffee liqueur.
Breakfast is easy: bread, cheese, eggs, fruit and jam are halal everywhere. And carry snacks — dates, nuts and biscuits from a supermarket — for days when you are out sightseeing and far from a halal restaurant.
Halal Food City by City — Step by Step
Step 1: Before you fly, search for halal restaurants near your hotel and save 3–4 of them on Google Maps — one for each meal of the day.
Step 2: On your first evening, eat at the nearest halal restaurant and ask the staff about other halal places nearby — locals always know best.
Step 3: Learn the local words: “halal” is understood everywhere in Europe, and in France you can say “est-ce que la viande est halal?” — the staff will understand.
Step 4: Plan around Friday prayers. Most big cities have a central mosque — ask there for the best halal restaurants in the area.
Step 5: For day trips, pack a lunch from a halal shop the evening before — small towns and mountain villages rarely have halal restaurants.
Step 6: Book your stay on Klook in a neighbourhood with halal food nearby — read our Klook guide to learn how hotel booking works. And for your flights, search on Aviasales. Eating halal in Europe is not hard — it just takes a little planning, and then you can enjoy the food as much as the sights.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it easy to find halal food in Europe?
Yes — in big cities it is very easy. London, Paris, Berlin, Amsterdam and Brussels each have hundreds of halal restaurants. Smaller cities have fewer, so find them on a map before you travel.
How do I know if a restaurant is really halal?
Ask: “Is the meat halal?” Most halal restaurants show a certificate on the wall or on the menu. Turkish, Arab, Pakistani and Moroccan restaurants are usually halal — but always ask to be sure.
What can I eat if I cannot find a halal restaurant?
Seafood, vegetarian and vegan dishes are always safe. Pizza with vegetables or seafood, pasta with tomato sauce, and bread with cheese and eggs are safe choices in any restaurant.
Which European cities are best for halal food?
London, Paris and Berlin are the best — hundreds of halal restaurants, from street food to fine dining. Amsterdam, Brussels and Vienna are also very good.
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