Must-see restaurants in Denmark

  • Stammershalle Badehotel

    Bornholm

    An ode to relaxed Scandi elegance, the restaurant at Stammershalle Badehotel is a local foodie hotspot. Service is knowledgeable and personable, and the…

  • Lakrids by Johan Bülow

    Bornholm

    Scandis are mad for lakrids (liquorice; the saltier the better, it often seems). Svaneke is where this brand began, and you can now find its gorgeously…

  • Bistroteket

    Central Jutland

    Winning hearts and palates, this central bistro successfully marries French flavours with Danish classics. The three-course dinner menu is excellent value…

  • Bodega

    Nørrebro & Østerbro

    Low-key and friendly, Bodega comes with concrete floors, picnic-style outdoor tables and a short clipboard menu of simple, mostly Danish dishes. From the…

  • Neighbourhood

    Copenhagen

    Neighbourhood specialises in gourmet, organic pizzas boasting creative flavour combinations on a uniquely crisp sourdough crust. This is Italian food…

  • La Neta

    Nørrebro & Østerbro

    La Neta is Danish brewery Mikkeller's venture into Mexican food, serving up authentic tacos and quesadillas alongside its own brews. The kitschy-cool…

  • Kanal Caféen

    Copenhagen

    Famed for its gruff staff and excellent herring, this cosy, nautically themed old-timer comes with a shaded summertime pontoon right on the canal. Order…

  • Union Kitchen

    Copenhagen

    Around the corner from touristy Nyhavn is cognoscenti Union Kitchen, where inked staffers look like punk-pop rockers, the palette is grey on grey, and the…

  • Bistro Pastis

    Copenhagen

    Paging both Paris and NYC with its lipstick-red banquettes and white subway tiles, upbeat Pastis is perfect for a post-shopping Gallic bite or a more…

  • Pixie

    Nørrebro & Østerbro

    Strung with colourful lights, low-rise boho cafe Pixie looks straight off the streets of Buenos Aires. Inside it's a hyggelig affair, with mismatching…

  • Palæo

    Copenhagen

    Fast-food, Flintstones-style is what you get at Palæo, a trendy eat-in/takeaway joint peddling so-called 'primal gastronomy'. Dishes are inspired by the…

  • Tivoli Food Hall

    Copenhagen

    Tivoli's food hall, launched in 2017, is a sleek building serving up 'fast gourmet' fare. It offers a range of international cuisines as well as Danish…

  • Vækst

    Copenhagen

    The newest member of the Cofofo restaurant family, Vækst offers up New Nordic cuisine in surroundings reminiscent of 'a Danish summer evening'. Rustic…

  • Illum Rooftop

    Copenhagen

    The revamped top floor of upmarket Illum department store is home to a string of slick eateries and bars, serving everything from burgers and steaks to…

  • Apollo Bar, entrance and signage

    Apollo Bar & Kantine

    Copenhagen

    The chef behind Copenhagen brunch darling Atelier September took the helm of Kunsthal Charlottenborg's dining space in early 2018. The canteen offers one…

  • Madklubben

    Copenhagen

    Looking super-cute with its black-and-salmon booths, exposed brickwork and subway-tiled walls, Madklubben puts a fun, fashionable twist of the steakhouse…

  • Laundromat Cafe

    Nørrebro & Østerbro

    A cosy cafe and laundrette in one, this retro-licious Nørrebro institution is never short of loyal locals. It's a popular brunch spot, with both 'clean' …

  • Restaurant Kronborg

    Copenhagen

    Behind its hulking, centuries-old walls, cosy, wood-beamed Kronborg serves up classic Danish fare. Head here for the impressive choice of lunchtime…

  • Restaurant Palægade, exterior wide shot

    Restaurant Palægade

    Copenhagen

    Palægade serves up beautifully presented traditional Danish dishes in a fresh and modern way. Lunchtime diners can choose from 40 types of smørrebrød,…

  • Kompasset

    Copenhagen

    Found on the less-visited end of Nyhavn, Kompasset has a stylish interior that's sleeker than classic smørrebrød restaurants, and its delightful, somewhat…

  • Cafe Wilder

    Copenhagen

    With its crisp white linen and circular sidewalk tables, this corner classic feels like a Parisian neighbourhood bistro. It's actually one of Copenhagen's…

  • Restaurant Sankt Annæ, exterior wide shot

    Restaurant Sankt Annæ

    Copenhagen

    Located in the posh Royal Quarter, Sankt Annæ has been offering traditional Danish food in an elegant setting since 1894. Crisp linens and Royal…

  • Søren K  entrance and signage

    Søren K

    Copenhagen

    Bathed in light on even the dourest of days, the Royal Library's crisp, harbourfront fine-diner revels in flaunting top-notch, seasonal ingredients. The…

  • Interior of Sticks and Sushi, Istedgade 62.

    Sticks ’N’ Sushi

    Copenhagen

    This is one of several Sticks ’N’ Sushi outlets in town, all of which serve decent sushi, sashimi and other Japanese bites in slick yet casual surrounds…

  • Grøften

    Copenhagen

    If you're getting your thrills at Tivoli, jolly Grøften is a handy place to refuel. Sure it's a bit touristy, but it's been here since 1874, making it a…

  • Brdr.Price

    Copenhagen

    Siblings Adam and James Price host a cult-status TV cooking show (Adam also created TV series Borgen), and their classic noshery focuses on quality…

  • Wagamama

    Copenhagen

    Yes, it's a ubiquitous UK chain, but we still appreciate Wagamama for several reasons: the food is fresh and flavoursome, the place is open all week, and…

  • Hallernes Smørrebrød

    Copenhagen

    Not only is the smørrebrød here scrumptious, it – like the beers and snaps on offer – is well-priced. Grab a spot at the wooden bar, order a Mikkeller…

  • Lagkagehuset

    Copenhagen

    Opposite Christianshavn metro station, this is the original (and some would say best) of the Lagkagehuset bakeries. Good for a quick bite on the go, its…

  • Big Apple

    Copenhagen

    Concrete floors, rustic communal tables and green foliage keep things Nordic and natural at this popular sandwich peddler. The bread (free of wheat,…

  • Olive Kitchen and Bar

    Copenhagen

    The Olive might be newer addition to the Copenhagen dining scene, but it's wasted little time gaining a reputation for friendly service and tasty food. It…

  • Cock's & Cows exterior

    Cock's & Cows

    Copenhagen

    When burger lust hits, satiate your urges at Cock's. In a setting best described as American diner meets Danish modernist (red leather booths against Poul…

  • Wok Shop

    Copenhagen

    Communal tables, low ceilings and fresh Southeast Asian flavours are what you get at this sleek yet casual basement eatery, a quick walk from Kongens…

  • American Pie Company

    Copenhagen

    Brainchild of an American expat and US-loving Dane, this charming, pie-peddling cafe comes with vintage-diner decor and country and blues on the speakers…

  • Far's Dreng

    Copenhagen

    On two snug floors decorated with low-slung lamps and sheepskin-covered chairs, bustling Far's Dreng pulls in young, hip crowds with affordable, tasty…

  • Café Sorgenfri

    Copenhagen

    Café Sorgenfri (meaning 'without sorrow'), serves classic Danish cuisine in the cosy cellar of an 18th-century building. Its traditional interior,…

  • Leaven, exterior and street

    Leaven

    Copenhagen

    'Modern Nordic simplicity meets the French temperament' at Leaven, where diners will find menu ingredients ranging from reindeer moss to foie gras. The…

  • Paludan Bogcafé

    Copenhagen

    Hungry bibliophiles fawn over Paludan, a cafe bursting with so many books it feels a little like a library. While the food isn't outstanding, it is tasty,…

  • Restaurant Amalie exterior and signage

    Restaurant Amalie

    Copenhagen

    Just steps from Amalienborg Slot, Restaurant Amalie serves up traditional Danish fare in the cosy cellar of a historic building. Open exclusively for…

  • Øjieblikket counter tight shot

    Øieblikket

    Copenhagen

    The Royal Library's ground-floor cafe delivers a short menu of cheap, fresh bites, with one soup, a couple of salads and sandwiches, and no shortage of…

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