Must-see restaurants in Denmark

  • Haute Friture

    Aarhus

    The traditional Danish hot dog (pølse) is ripe for a gourmet makeover, and the guys here have done just that. Their Asian-inspired 'hot duck' is a…

  • Greenilicious

    Aarhus

    Danish bakeries are temples to tasty carbs, but sometimes you need a break. Head here, to this bright riverside cafe (on the ground level of Magasin…

  • Caféministeriet

    Aalborg

    A fashionable crowd enjoys classic cafe fare here, preferably on the summer terrace in the centre of the traffic-free square, Mølleplads. The menu runs…

  • Café Mathisen

    Central Jutland

    Part of the delightful Hotel Randers, the Mathisen has elegant black-and-white decor that brings to mind the art deco era. Its lunch offerings are light…

  • Pingvin

    Aalborg

    This chic restaurant-bar offers a selection of up to 30 ‘tapas’ (not so much shared dishes, but more of an individual tasting-plate approach). Enjoy small…

  • Den Gamle Kro

    Odense

    Combining several half-timbered 17th-century houses around a film-set-worthy roofed courtyard, this place is so romantic that you might find tourists…

  • Cafe Kosmos

    Odense

    Positively smelling of good health, this pure vegan cafe serves wraps, veggie burgers, pesto veg bowls and a daily changing special. Organic beers and…

  • Classique Fiske Restaurant

    Central Jutland

    From its cheerful yellow exterior to its designer-clad interior, this grand old villa bids a warm welcome. Eat inside, among the owner's great art and…

  • Hotel Siemsens Gaard Restaurant

    Bornholm

    With terrace dining overlooking the harbour, this hotel’s restaurant makes an ideal lunch choice on a sunny day. There is a focus on local produce, and it…

  • Restaurant Under Broen

    Central Jutland

    Given the prime harbourside location of this elegant dining room and the fishing boats moored just metres away, it doesn’t take a brainiac to know the…

  • Café Hyacint

    Helsingør

    Celebrating Hyacinth Bucket, the Patricia Routledge character from a classic British TV sitcom, this terraced cafe sprawls its summer seats onto the…

  • Under Lindetræt

    Odense

    Right opposite the Andersen House's most attractive north windows, Under Lindetræt is a dollhouse-quaint 1771 cottage serving celebrated weekend brunches…

  • Ferdinand

    Aarhus

    Enjoying an ace position overlooking the river, this bistro delivers on atmosphere (which is humming), and its sound menu of modern and classic, French…

  • Evald Brasserie & Cafe

    Central Jutland

    Among the family restaurants, cinema and cafe-bars of Papirfabrikken is bustling Evald, wooing patrons with a crowd-pleasing menu. Sit at a riverside…

  • Cafe Satchmo

    Zealand

    Behind flower boxes and a rack of vintage clothes, this charming central cafe serves a good range of salads and a 125kr vegetarian brunch (till 5pm),…

  • Byens Café

    Central Jutland

    Byens Hus (The Town’s House) is home to the local library, cinema, gallery and a spacious cafe serving simple all-day dishes (sandwiches, salads, burgers)…

  • Goma

    Odense

    Goma is a curious combination. There's a suavely contemporary gin lounge on the ground floor. Then stairs lead down past a titanium-surfaced open kitchen…

  • Kræs Cafe

    Central Jutland

    As well as a downstairs store selling wine and gourmet products, this handsome modern restaurant at the marina has a small but well-crafted menu featuring…

  • Café KlosterTorvet

    Aalborg

    On a square full of great choices, KlosterTorvet is a cosy, laid-back cafe-bar with a studenty feel, thanks largely to its budget-friendly meals …

  • Spisehuset Kulturværftet

    Helsingør

    Part of the striking Culture Yard complex, this casual, light-filled eatery peddles a short selection of fresh cafe lunches (vitamin salad, fishcakes,…

  • Café Vivaldi

    Zealand

    As they always seem to manage, the Vivaldi people have found themselves a prime terrace position right in the middle of Hillerød's main, sloping town…

  • Store Børs

    Zealand

    Want a 500g steak of Wagyu special premium beef? Then nip across the canal from the youth hostel and it's yours for 1375kr. Plus 25kr for the fries. At…

  • CafeKnarr

    Zealand

    The Viking Ship Museum's outwardly functional cafe makes sandwiches and huge plates of sausage-and-salad partly using Viking recipes, with ingredients…

  • MundGodt

    Central Jutland

    A lovely multipurpose place: cafe and wine store by day, restaurant and wine bar by night, with an appealing outdoor area. Daytime smørrebrød gives way to…

  • Café Sommer

    Bornholm

    Sporting a popular harbour-facing terrace and urbane interiors, Café Sommer is a sound (albeit pricey) spot for tasty lunchtime salads, burgers and…

  • Lagkagehuset

    Aarhus

    There's a whole lot of baked-good deliciousness going on here – take a number and wait for your chance to order from the display of breads, cakes and…

  • Jelling Kro

    Central Jutland

    In a 1780 bright-yellow building bristling with character, this country inn serves up traditional, meat-heavy Danish fare. It also has a couple of guest…

  • Emmerys

    Aarhus

    A fine flag-waver for the Danish preoccupation with baked goods. Stop by for morning coffee and pastry, or lunchtime sandwiches. Emmerys was the city's…

  • Oste-Hjørnet

    Bornholm

    This gut-rumbling little deli stocks both local and foreign slabs of gourmet cheeses, as well as locally made charcuterie, stuffed savoury pancakes, and…

  • Café Borgen

    Central Jutland

    Borgen offers a little slice of Euro life, with Parisian-style outdoor seating and a low-lit interior. Home to rich coffee and lazy lunches, it morphs…

  • Café Morville

    Central Jutland

    One of those chic all-day cafes that seem compulsory in Danish towns. You can park yourself on the leather banquettes for a mid-morning coffee or late…

  • Pirates' Inn

    Billund

    At the Legoland Holiday Village is this economical option, serving a family-friendly buffet every evening. It also offers takeaway options.

  • Landmad

    Central Jutland

    A kind of small, indoors farmers market, Landmad showcases local produce and offers excellent take-home meals, plus sells coffee, drinks and cracker…

  • Aurum 79

    Aalborg

    An appealing pit stop, this on-trend deli-cafe has a short menu of toasties, sandwiches and platters utilising the fine hams, salamis and cheeses on sale…

  • Snogebæk Røgeri

    Bornholm

    Snogebæk's popular smokehouse peddles smoked fish, deli items and cold beer. Closing time varies (9pm or 10pm from mid-June to mid-September, 5pm in the…

  • Fresh-Produce Market

    Aarhus

    In the cool Frederiksbjerg neighbourhood, this colourful twice-weekly farmers market sells fruit and veg, flowers, fish, cheese and so on.

  • Krages Bageri

    Skagen

    A cracker bakery well placed for museum visits, full of fresh bread, cakes and pastries. Sandwiches, quiches and salads too.

  • Le Gâteau

    Central Jutland

    Flaky pastries, good coffee and picnic-worthy sandwiches await at this smart little bakery, opposite the Ry train station.

  • Kvickly

    Aarhus

    Bruun’s Galleri shopping centre is connected to the train station; there's a large supermarket on the lower level.

  • Føtex

    Aarhus

    Central supermarket; home to a post office outlet. Bakery opens at 7am.

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