Must-see restaurants in Denmark

  • Kanalen

    Copenhagen

    Kanalen offers an irresistible combination: beautiful, modern Danish food and a canal-side location. While the lunch menu delivers competent renditions of…

  • Atelier September

    Copenhagen

    It might look like a Vogue photo shoot with its white-on-white interior and vintage glass ceiling (typical of old Danish pharmacies), but Atelier…

  • Omegn

    Copenhagen

    This Nordic deli stocks the top products from various small-scale Danish farms and food artisans. The cheese selection includes Thybo, a beautiful, sharp…

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    Kong Hans Kælder

    Copenhagen

    Kong Hans Kælder was the first French restaurant in Copenhagen when it opened in 1976, and the city's first restaurant to hold a Michelin star. Kong Hans'…

  • The Market

    Copenhagen

    Dark, svelte and contemporary (we love the dramatically back-lit bar and organically shaped crockery), The Market pumps out vibrant pan-Asian dishes like…

  • DØP

    Copenhagen

    Danes love a good pølse (sausage), and hot-dog vans are ubiquitous across Copenhagen. DØP is the best, with a van right beside Rundetårn (Round Tower)…

  • Bertels Salon

    Copenhagen

    Charming Bertels serves up sublime slices of what's widely considered to be the best cheesecake in Copenhagen. The offerings – which rotate seasonally –…

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    Ida Davidsen

    Copenhagen

    Chef Ida Davidsen is the fifth generation of her family bring smørrebrød to the masses; founded in 1888, the restaurant is considered something of a…

  • Sankt Peders Bageri

    Copenhagen

    Sankt Peders Bageri is the oldest bakery in the city, dating back to 1652. Famed for its cinnamon rolls, its mouthwatering selection also includes…

  • 42° Raw

    Copenhagen

    Treat your body at this hip, healthy eat-in or takeaway. The deal is 100% plant-based food, including vegan burgers, sandwiches, and bowls. If it's still…

  • Clou

    Copenhagen

    Michelin-starred Clou luxuriates in its large, linen-clad tables and upholstered armchairs. That said, the menu is a contemporary affair, with both Nordic…

  • Kähler Villa Dining

    Aarhus

    This local favourite lies about 5km north of the centre in a gracious villa where gustatory magic happens, at an accessible price. It's a clever concept:…

  • Mortens Kro

    Aalborg

    Among the best in town, sleek Mortens Kro is owned by celebrity chef Morten Nielsen. It’s a stylish, well-hidden place where top-quality local, seasonal…

  • Hooked

    Nørrebro & Østerbro

    From humble food-truck origins, casual Hooked has evolved into a bricks-and-mortar go-to for smashing fish and chips with vinegar fries. The batter is…

  • Wulff & Konstali

    Nørrebro & Østerbro

    Wulff & Konstali offers up one of the best brunches in town – quite an accomplishment in this brunch-loving city. Choose a five- or seven-item spread,…

  • SEA by Kiin Kiin

    Copenhagen

    This waterside addition to the acclaimed Kiin Kiin family of restaurants is found in a cosy cellar within historic 71 Nyhavn Hotel. SEA serves Thai…

  • St Pauls Apothek

    Aarhus

    What was once a pharmacy is now one of Aarhus' hottest dining destinations: a Brooklyn-esque combo of hipster mixologists, vintage architectural detailing…

  • Salt

    Copenhagen

    Michelin-recommended Salt is set in the Admiral Hotel, a converted granary with unbeatable views of Copenhagen's harbour. Tradition meets innovation in…

  • Aarhus Central Food Market

    Aarhus

    Nicely placed on the town's pedestrianised high street is this new foodie temple, inspired by Copenhagen's Torvehallerne. A collection of stalls serving…

  • Slotskøkkenet

    Zealand

    Michelin-starred Slotskøkkenet, headed by ex-Noma chef Claus Henriksen, gets continual rave reviews for its new Nordic culinary creations that are…

  • Aamanns 1921

    Copenhagen

    Led by chef Adam Aamann who is known for his creative take on smørrebrød, Aamanns 1921 modernises the traditional open-faced sandwich and other Danish…

  • Pakhuset

    Skagen

    Seafood is the star at Pakhuset, from simple fiskefrikadeller (fish cakes) with remoulade to swoon-inducing flambéed Norwegian lobster tails. It has long…

  • Tinggården

    Zealand

    Jan Friis-Mikkelsen and Charlotte Vendorf create culinary magic with locally sourced fresh produce in a 1702 thatched cottage restaurant on the south side…

  • Ruths Brasserie

    Skagen

    If your holiday dollar doesn't quite stretch to Ruths Gourmet, the Brasserie at Ruths Hotel is a très bon backup option. Here, you can enjoy the…

  • Kjærstrup Chokolade

    Bornholm

    Snogebæk's celebrated chocolate maker keeps sweet tooths purring (and dentists wealthy) with its heavenly cocoa concoctions. Taste-test the sublimely…

  • Gudhjem Røgeri

    Bornholm

    Gudhjem's popular smokehouse serves deli-style fish and salads, including the classic smørrebrød topping known as Sol over Gudhjem (Sun over Gudhjem;…

  • Ruths Gourmet

    Skagen

    Modern Danish cuisine shines in the spotlight at this refined and intimate restaurant at Ruths Hotel – the perfect place for a special-occasion dinner…

  • Svanereden

    Bornholm

    When the weather gods are smiling, this casual outdoor restaurant positioned above the harbour is a great spot to dine and unwind. The choices are simple…

  • Panorama Restaurant – Hotel Legoland

    Billund

    A large, light-filled place with a comprehensive kids menu. The buffet lunch (adult/child 198/99kr) and dinner (265/125kr) represent reasonable value, and…

  • Brøndums Hotel Restaurant

    Skagen

    French cuisine is the main influence on Brøndums' menu, under the helm of renowned, Michelin-awarded chef Michel Michaud. There's lots of fish and classic…

  • F-Høj

    Aarhus

    This cool little deli-cafe overlooks the river and has a polished menu of smørrebrød (open sandwiches). It's the 'everyman' lunchtime outpost of the…

  • Restaurant Hærværk

    Aarhus

    The name means 'vandalism', and this is one of Aarhus' new breed of restaurants challenging the established order with bold new ideas. To wit: the set…

  • Hummer

    Copenhagen

    It's all about seafood at this Michelin-recommended spot along Nyhavn's waterfront. Tuck into fresh mussels, fish or, of course, the restaurant's namesake…

  • Nordisk Spisehus

    Aarhus

    A clever concept restaurant, where the menu is usually geographically themed ('Rome', for example, or 'New York Meets Paris') and dishes are borrowed from…

  • Svaneke Chokoladeri

    Bornholm

    Located at the entrance to Bryghuset is one of Bornholm’s top chocolatiers. Made on the premises, the seductive concoctions include a very Bornholm…

  • Klassisk 65 Bistro & Vinbar

    Aarhus

    Heavy on rustic, shabby-chic charm, this tightly packed place is all about carefully mismatched furniture and crockery, and shelves laden with wine…

  • Roxie

    Copenhagen

    Billed as the 'naughty little sister' of Copenhagen's two-Michelin-starred Kadeau, Roxie opened to rave reviews in spring 2018. It's at once sleek and…

  • Rådmand Davids Hus

    Helsingør

    What better place to gobble down Danish classics than a snug, lopsided 1694 house, complete with cobbled courtyard? Refuel with honest, solid staples or…

  • Arla Unika

    Aarhus

    Drop by this sophisticated deli (primarily selling cheese and high-end booze) to see how design permeates all aspects of Danish life. Taste-test local…

  • Skagen Fiskerestaurant

    Skagen

    This dockside place has a winning sales pitch: fresh, casual cafe fare at lunch and dinner (fiskefrikadeller, creamy fish soup, fish and chips), an in…

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