Must-see restaurants in Denmark

  • Restaurant Kampmann

    Central Jutland

    Behind Glasmuseet Ebeltoft, this small, sleek cafe has a sunny deck overlooking the water. There’s a short, flavourful menu of gourmet smørrebrød, salads…

  • Kähler Spisesalon

    Aarhus

    This elegant 'salon' charms with plants, lamps, vintage photos and covetable ceramics (made by Kähler, a 175-year-old ceramic company with its flagship…

  • Museumscaféen

    Skagen

    For lunch or a cuppa in a magical setting, head to the Garden House cafe at Skagens Museum, serving lunchtime dishes plus a super spread of home-baked…

  • Langhoff & Juul

    Aarhus

    Ticking all the right boxes, Langhoff & Juul is a rustic, informal space in the Latin Quarter, where the casual setting belies the accomplished food…

  • Applaus

    Aalborg

    Much effort goes into this kitchen's accomplished output – the results are fab, and the prices incredible value. You can order from the short menu (dishes…

  • Norresan

    Bornholm

    In a beautiful old smokehouse by the water, close to Oluf Høst Museet, this whitewashed cafe wins over visitors with views, home-baked cakes and cookies,…

  • Penny Lane

    Aalborg

    This ace cafe-delicatessen (now with petite attached crêperie) has an in-house bakery, so its freshly baked bread, local cheeses and cured meats are…

  • OliNico

    Aarhus

    You may need to fight for one of the sought-after tables at OliNico, a small, understatedly cool deli-restaurant with a menu of classic dishes at…

  • Restaurant Molen

    Bornholm

    Right on the harbour's pier, this is Nexø's most interesting eating option, and home to a chef (Daniel Kruse) of fine local pedigree. It's an unassuming…

  • Hasle Røgeri

    Bornholm

    The closest traditional smokehouse to Rønne is by the water in Hasle, about 11km north of town. This century-old place has the iconic square chimneys,…

  • Nordbornholms Røgeri

    Bornholm

    Several of Bornholm’s top chefs praise this smokehouse as the island’s best. Not only does it serve a bumper buffet of locally smoked fish, salads and…

  • Slagter Munch

    Skagen

    The queues out the door attest to this butcher’s reputation for award-winning skinke (ham) and sausages. There’s also a selection of fine, picnic-worthy…

  • Skipperhuset

    Zealand

    It’s hard to imagine a more idyllic setting for a lazy lunch than this twisted, part-timbered 1754 boathouse perched right beside the jetty on Esrum Sø…

  • Oluf Bagers Gård

    Odense

    This charming mixture of old beams, yellow-brick floors and big low-wattage ball lights offers lunchtime smørrebrød (open sandwich) dishes that are works…

  • Restaurant No 61

    Odense

    Family-friendly yet gastronomically oriented, this farmhouse-chic bistro has a short, simple, monthly changing menu of seasonal dishes using produce…

  • Nordsø Fisk

    Central Jutland

    A proud purveyor of all things fishy, at the harbour. Build your own picnic – bread rolls deliciously stuffed with shrimp, salmon or fiskefrikadeller …

  • Cafe Sejd

    Central Jutland

    Bjarne and Ole, the guys behind this stylish, mythologically inspired cafe, are storytellers up for a chat (about Viking times or current affairs). There…

  • Selma

    Copenhagen

    Selma has taken the Copenhagen smørrebrød scene by storm with its innovative creations, with Danes happily baffled that a Swede (chef-owner Magnus…

  • 108

    Copenhagen

    In a soaring, concrete-pillared warehouse, 108 offers a more casual, accessible take on New Nordic cuisine than its world-renowned sibling Noma. The…

  • Gemyse

    Copenhagen

    Gemyse pulls vegetables out of the wings and into the spotlight, using seasonal, organic produce from its own plot of land in Krogerup to create…

  • Barr

    Copenhagen

    Meaning 'barley' in old Norse, oak-lined Barr offers polished, produce-driven takes on old North Sea traditions. The small plates are a little hit and…

  • Kiin Kiin

    Nørrebro & Østerbro

    Kiin Kiin serves clever, contemporary Thai. It's the only Thai restaurant in Europe to hold a Michelin star, and one of the few Michelin-starred…

  • Llama

    Copenhagen

    Slinky, sprawling, basement Llama channels New York with its cocktail-rattling barkeeps and dramatic black ceilings, the latter in sharp contrast to Llama…

  • Ché Fè

    Copenhagen

    A proper Italian restaurant, with a northern Italian chef and mostly organic ingredients. While the fish is fresh and local, much of the produce comes…

  • Uformel

    Copenhagen

    The edgy younger brother of Michelin-starred restaurant Formel B, Uformel (Informal) offers a casual take on New Nordic cuisine. Expect an ever-changing…

  • Fischer

    Nørrebro & Østerbro

    A reformed workingmen's bar, neighbourly Fischer serves Italian-inspired soul food like grilled flatbread topped with tomato, goat's cheese, dates and…

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    Amass

    Copenhagen

    Set in a former industrial space, Amass offers an ever-changing New Nordic menu showcasing fresh local ingredients. Under the direction of chef Matt…

  • Møller

    Nørrebro & Østerbro

    Møller is a cosy and rustic all-day-breakfast haven with a focus on quality local ingredients. Eggs, meats, cheeses, breads and more are offered…

  • Cantina

    Copenhagen

    Prolific restaurateurs Henrik Laszlo and Mikkel Egelund are behind this buzzing, semi-industrial space. A hybrid Italian bistro-bar, its small plates and…

  • Meyers Bageri

    Copenhagen

    Sugar and spice and all things nice is what you get at this pocket-sized organic bakery, owned by the founding father of the New Nordic food movement,…

  • Marv & Ben

    Copenhagen

    Cellar restaurant 'Marrow & Bone' has been repeatedly awarded a Michelin Bib Gourmand in recognition of its value for money. Its New Nordic menu can be…

  • Gorm's

    Copenhagen

    Right on Nyhavn canal, rustic, wood-beamed Gorm's is one of the city's best pizza joints. The bases here are thin, crispy and made with sourdough…

  • Damindra

    Copenhagen

    One of Copenhagen's lesser-known talents, chef Taka Nishimura (formerly of Nobu in Melbourne) turns raw Nordic ingredients into obscenely fresh, arresting…

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    Restaurant Koefoed

    Copenhagen

    Koefoed celebates the rugged Danish island of Bornholm, using its speciality products throughout the menu, and even as inspiration for the decor. Set in…

  • Orangeriet

    Copenhagen

    Take an airy, vintage conservatory, add elegant, seasonal menus, and you have Orangeriet. Skirting the eastern edge of Kongens Have, its contemporary…

  • Grød

    Copenhagen

    Perfect for breakfast, Grød turns stodge sexy with its modern, mostly organic takes on porridge. Made-from-scratch options include porridge with apple…

  • Kokkeriet

    Copenhagen

    Tucked away in Copenhagen's historic Nyboder neighbourhood, intimate, stylish Kokkeriet proudly holds one Michelin star. Beautiful local ingredients drive…

  • Restaurant Krebsegaarden

    Copenhagen

    Petite Krebsegaarden offers a unique dining experience by drawing its culinary inspiration from the works displayed in Gallery Krebsen, located in the…

  • La Glace

    Copenhagen

    Copenhagen's oldest konditori (pastry shop) has been compromising waistlines since 1870. Slip into its maze of time-warped rooms and succumb to a slice of…

  • Mirabelle

    Nørrebro & Østerbro

    Decked out with bold geometric floor tiles, artisan bakery-cafe Mirabelle is owned by Michelin-lauded chef Christian Puglisi, who also owns popular…

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