Funen
At the western base of Tranekær Slot, Generalen has converted classic 1800 stables into a stylish restaurant, maintaining the horse-box divisions between…
Must-see restaurants in Funen
Funen
Book well ahead for a full-on gourmet experience, but with bigger portions and far warmer service than in so many upmarket places. Falsled Kro's cuisine…
Fiske Restaurant Rudolf Mathis
Funen
Frequently rated as one of Funen’s best restaurants, this is a place where classic fish and seafood dishes are served in innovative ways and paired with…
Odense
This charming mixture of old beams, yellow-brick floors and big low-wattage ball lights offers lunchtime smørrebrød (open sandwich) dishes that are works…
Funen
At Skovsgaard's entrance, this deli-cafe brims with fresh, organic local produce, some of it grown on the estate. Lunch plates include your choice of main…
Odense
Family-friendly yet gastronomically oriented, this farmhouse-chic bistro has a short, simple, monthly changing menu of seasonal dishes using produce…
Funen
Beside Vester Skerninge church on the main Svendborg–Faaborg road, this photogenic thatched inn is an absolute classic. The traditional Danish fare is…
Ærø
Half of this terraced, harbour-area institution is given over to selling its delicious homemade ice cream (the apricot flavour is a particular delight)…
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…
Ærø
This picturesque outlet shop for local produce was originally set up by volunteers at a time when the old square seemed set to lose its last surviving…
Funen
Vegetarians beware: this farm estate's unique shop-cafe is all about top-quality meat, with a large window through which you can often watch a carcass…
Funen
Wallowing in over 160 years of history, Central Caféen is the archetype of a lovably old-fashioned cafe. A covered courtyard supplements its slightly…
Funen
Serving a mixture of international and Danish classics from nachos and burgers to salads and herring, this large but lovable multi-roomed pub is…
Funen
Accessible without paying to enter Valdemars Slot, this cafe-restaurant has outside tables with sea views, plus a whitewashed cellar-style room that's a…
Ærø
Ideally placed at the port-side where tall-masted boats dock, this well-pitched restaurant has enviable terrace views and an inviting, clean-lined…
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…
Ærø
Walls and ceilings dangling with pulleys, axes, bells and old lanterns add character to the pub-like interior here, while yard seating out the back is…
Odense
Built into one corner of the historic town hall building, Bryggeriet Flakhaven's impressive open kitchen experiments with monthly changing menus designed…
Odense
Combine three or four starter-size dishes (each 100kr) to create an inspired melee of contemporary flavour combinations. The menu changes regularly but…
Odense
At the waterfront, in one of the sternly rectilinear modernist buildings of the newly revamped harbour area, is the North Atlantic House (www…
Funen
Mixing rustic France with merry Denmark, the snacks and salads at this appealing little bistro make a tasty lunch or a good accompaniment to an indulgent…
Funen
Enchanting lanterns, flickering flower-candles and glittering Buddhas add an inviting east-Asian twist to this historic main-square house, serenaded by…
Ærø
With flickering candles, dark-painted beams and old-fashioned chairs, Mumm is a perennial favourite with relatively informal mini-wedding parties …
Funen
Hotel Færgaarden's unique feature is the smaller of its dining rooms with original 1919 cabinets, 1929 glass ceiling and a menu that comes with optional…
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…
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…
Funen
Rudkøbing's most enchanting cafe is great for coffee and cake, but is best known for its organic lunch plates, which include a main item along with three…
Odense
Right opposite the Andersen House's most attractive north windows, Under Lindetræt is a dollhouse-quaint 1771 cottage serving celebrated weekend brunches…
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…
Funen
Set in a light-infused harbourside warehouse, Det Hvide Pakhus wins on location, obliging service and light-touch fashionable decor. Lunches are Danish…
Ristorante Pizzeria Badehotel Harmonien
Ærø
Italian-owned and -run, the restaurant of the Badehotel has lots of character, with views to the waterfront and plenty of alfresco seating.
Odense
This roofed market-mall is far from attractive, but it's a great place to get inexpensive fruit and veg or Turkish bread and pastries. After noon, graze…
Funen
Right at the fishing harbour, this little hut fries up the day's catch along with smoked shrimps, fish cakes and salmon, served with your choice of chips…
Funen
This 1802 village inn, 200m south of the castle, is run by a Tanzanian family who offer Indo-African cuisine (lunch sets include samosas, fried banana,…
Odense
This tiny den of takeaway sweetness (with three pink seats on the pavement outside) tempts passers-by with a rainbow of subtly hued macarons, indulgent…
Funen
If you fancy dining in a windmill, Bregninge Mølle is your place. Food is unsophisticated but with evening buffets costing only 98kr, the experience is an…
Funen
This smokehouse fish-shop right at the harbourside sells takeaway fish cakes (12-16kr) and fish fillets (by weight), but also doubles as a cafe with the…
Funen
Put a picnic together with some takeaway smørrebrød, bikse mad (bacon-potato hash, 8.95kr per 100g) or fish fillets (16kr) from this butcher’s shop on the…
Odense
This handily central restaurant makes a semi-successful stab at recreating the feel of an old-style Danish inn. It serves a good range of classic,…
Odense
With big communal tables and a push-button-ticket queuing system, this early-opening bakery-cafe chain has three Odense branches. It's ideal for breakfast…
