Must-see restaurants in Denmark

  • Klint Cafe , cafe entrance

    Klint Cafe

    Copenhagen

    Inside Designmuseum Danmark, casual Klint Cafe serves decent salads and smørrebrød. There's usually a soup of the day plus sweet treats, coffee, and a…

  • Blox Eats

    Copenhagen

    Spilt into a ground-floor cafe and upstairs restaurant space, spacious, light-filled Blox Eats is owned by New Nordic food pioneer Claus Meyer. The cafe –…

  • Adamsens Fisk

    Zealand

    Behind a series of shaded outdoor picnic tables by the harbour, Adamsens combines three sections. The fiskbutik (fish shop) sells fresh fish plus ready-to…

  • Brasseriet

    Central Jutland

    Molskroen's owners have rejuvenated Femmøller's beach hotel (now known as Molskroen Strandhotel), with high-quality dining choices found here. The all-day…

  • Ben Thanh Cafe

    Odense

    You'd easily walk right past its unfussy frontage, but for 100% authentic Vietnamese flavours and recipes, Ben Thanh is a superb discovery. Its short menu…

  • Helenekilde Badehotel Restaurant

    Zealand

    This restaurant at historic Helenekilde Badehotel has a wide selection of dining spots dotted about the hotel and out on an open, sea-view balcony…

  • Café Tre Konger

    Zealand

    In a stylishly converted movie theatre adorned with mini-chandeliers and rattan chairs, this relaxed cafe is particularly impressive for its Three King…

  • Restaurant Gastronomisk Institut

    Central Jutland

    The ambitious name creates high expectations and this high-end restaurant delivers, with changing menus showcasing regional, seasonal produce (and good…

  • Upstairs

    Zealand

    Easy to miss above a shop, just around the corner from the cathedral, Upstairs' dinner cuisine lies somewhere between trad-Danish and gourmet French with…

  • Raadhuskælderen

    Zealand

    Dine in a pretty garden with orchard views of the cathedral, or inside within the modernised ancient cellar of what was once the town hall/hospital…

  • Niels Bugges Kro

    Central Jutland

    The owners of the lovely Niels Bugges Hotel also have this nearby kro (inn) in lakeside Dollerup. The atmospheric kro houses a traditional restaurant that…

  • Hansens Café

    Zealand

    Highly photogenic in its old half-timbered thatched cottage, Hansens has tables that spill out into front and rear gardens for sunny alfresco lunches,…

  • Restaurant Under Kronen

    Zealand

    In what looks like an oversized kiosk-cube, this restaurant is truly 'under the crown' thanks to a dangling sculpture in its glass topknot, and there's an…

  • AC Perch’s Thehandel

    Aarhus

    This timeless tearoom makes a most civilised pit stop. There is enough choice here to satisfy the most discerning cuppa lover; consider indulging in the…

  • Gastromé

    Aarhus

    Gastromé is the essence of Nordic elegance, all pale timber and sheepskins. It's a calming setting that allows the food to hog the spotlight – and well it…

  • Lakeside

    Central Jutland

    The couple behind the popular Hotel Julsø at Himmelbjerget are also responsible for this appealing new option down by the marina. It's an idyllic spot for…

  • Jorgens Spisehus

    Skagen

    While you probably won't remember the decor and ambience, down-to-earth Jorgens is dependable for no-fuss traditional dishes and cheerful service. Tuck…

  • Cafe Skt Gertrud

    Odense

    Affecting the attitude of a Parisian brasserie complete with Bar-Tabac sign, this very inviting street cafe serves French favourites like mussels in white…

  • Spiesestedet Leonora

    Zealand

    In a historic cottage that's semi-hidden among Frederiksborg Slot's outer bastions, Leonora is a fine place for top-quality smørrebrød lunches, a luxury…

  • Next Door Cafe

    Copenhagen

    Tucked into a cellar in the artsy neighbourhood of Pisserenden, Next Door Cafe is at once eclectic, loud and cosy. The purple-walled cafe serves up…

  • La Dolce Vita

    Helsingør

    Certainly Helsingør has cheaper places if you just want packet pasta, but for genuine spirited Italian food in a beautiful old half-timbered house (and…

  • Restaurant Skakkes Holm

    Central Jutland

    Over a footbridge by Kattegatcentret is the marina, a pleasant little place to explore. Of an evening you’ll find hungry folks loading their plates from…

  • Lillian's Smørrebrød

    Copenhagen

    Tiny 1970s throwback Lillian's is one of the best and least costly smørrebrød places in town. Decked out in white deli-style tiles, with kitsch artwork…

  • MadBar

    Zealand

    If you're visiting Dragsholm Slot and want to get a sense of its culinary prowess without booking in for a full meal, try the low-key MadBar. Its solid…

  • Morgenstedet

    Copenhagen

    A homey, hippy bolthole in the heart of Christiania, Morgenstedet offers a short, simple blackboard menu. There's usually one soup, plus two or three…

  • Restaurant Mumm

    Zealand

    Mumm's unfussy white-tablecloth elegance acts as a neutral backdrop for its exclusive, ever-imaginative Nordic dining experience that plays with…

  • Why Food & Cocktails

    Zealand

    For gourmet-quality food with a bar-like buzz and none of the stuffiness of starched tablecloths, this Nordic-Asian fusion concept might appeal. Fizzing…

  • Abbey Road

    Aalborg

    Opposite Nordkraft is this near-perfect all-day cafe-bar: quality coffee, tea and wines by the glass, mishmashed furniture and plentiful hygge. A little…

  • Slotskælderen hos Gitte Kik

    Copenhagen

    Homey and rustic Slotskælderen (Castle Cellar) has been serving up smørrebrød for more than 100 years. Just a stone's throw from Christiansborg Slot, it's…

  • Klassisk Fisk

    Aarhus

    Elegant decor, a relaxed feel and a menu of fresh fishy treats – it's as simple, and as delicious, as that. The crew behind bistro Klassisk 65 turn their…

  • Bryggeriet Flakhaven

    Odense

    Built into one corner of the historic town hall building, Bryggeriet Flakhaven's impressive open kitchen experiments with monthly changing menus designed…

  • Rold StorKro

    Central Jutland

    Some 2km past the park entrance, off Rte 180 to Hobro, is this classic, old-school inn whose best feature is its Panorama Restaurant, which offers a…

  • Dragsholm Bistro

    Zealand

    Located inside the historic castle Dragsholm Slot, this smart-casual bistro offers pared-back Nordic dishes using the same top-notch ingredients as its…

  • Mmoks

    Odense

    Combine three or four starter-size dishes (each 100kr) to create an inspired melee of contemporary flavour combinations. The menu changes regularly but…

  • Restaurant Nordatlanten

    Odense

    At the waterfront, in one of the sternly rectilinear modernist buildings of the newly revamped harbour area, is the North Atlantic House (www…

  • Gilleleje Havn

    Zealand

    Set back behind the harbour-facing lawn, Gilleleje Havn occupies two connected historic buildings, and three dining rooms with distinctly differing decors…

  • Jakobs Café & Bar

    Skagen

    The terrace of this all-day cafe-bar is primed for people-watching, and the comprehensive menu has favourites such as brunch plates, smørrebrød, burgers,…

  • PMY

    Copenhagen

    PMY stands for Papa, Maiz, Yuca: the three main ingredients from the trio of chefs' home countries, with the bold and flavourful Latin American menu…

  • Cafe Klint

    Bornholm

    On a sunny day the patio here is the spot to kick back with a beer and a harbour view. Tasty edibles include salads, sandwiches, tapas and flavourful…

  • Boisen Iscafé

    Bornholm

    One of Bornholm's foodie pit stops, Boisen Is is justifiably renowned for its organic, seasonally inspired ice cream. Try the flavours made with locally…

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