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…
Must-see restaurants in Copenhagen
Vesterbro & Frederiksberg
Loud, rocking WarPigs satiates carnivores with lusty, American-style barbecue from Europe's biggest meat smokers (capable of smoking up to two tons of…
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…
Vesterbro & Frederiksberg
The Meatpacking District is an appropriate setting for Fleisch – a white-tiled butcher shop, bar and restaurant combined. The place serves simple, rustic…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Copenhagen
The newest member of the Cofofo restaurant family, Vækst offers up New Nordic cuisine in surroundings reminiscent of 'a Danish summer evening'. Rustic…
Vesterbro & Frederiksberg
With its string of cosy rooms and summertime outdoor tables, casual 'Food & Coffee' is especially popular for its breakfast; choose three, five or seven…
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…
Vesterbro & Frederiksberg
On one of Copenhagen's most continental streets, Granola packs a cool Vesterbro crowd with its retro mix of industrial lamps, terrazzo flooring and …
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…
Vesterbro & Frederiksberg
Despite its hip Kødbyen location, this unceremonious, wood-panelled, super-local bar and grill flies the flag for old-school comfort grub. Prices are low…
Vesterbro & Frederiksberg
One of several high-quality, design-savvy, affordable restaurants owned by the same team, Cofoco offers a glam setting and a selection of creative Nordic…
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…
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' …
Copenhagen
Behind its hulking, centuries-old walls, cosy, wood-beamed Kronborg serves up classic Danish fare. Head here for the impressive choice of lunchtime…
Copenhagen
Palægade serves up beautifully presented traditional Danish dishes in a fresh and modern way. Lunchtime diners can choose from 40 types of smørrebrød,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Copenhagen
Concrete floors, rustic communal tables and green foliage keep things Nordic and natural at this popular sandwich peddler. The bread (free of wheat,…
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…
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…
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…
Vesterbro & Frederiksberg
Hip Iceland export Tommi's Burger Joint sits in the heart of the trendy Meatpacking District. The place is small and packed (consider avoiding peak times)…
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…
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…
Copenhagen
Café Sorgenfri (meaning 'without sorrow'), serves classic Danish cuisine in the cosy cellar of an 18th-century building. Its traditional interior,…
Copenhagen
'Modern Nordic simplicity meets the French temperament' at Leaven, where diners will find menu ingredients ranging from reindeer moss to foie gras. The…
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,…
