Copenhagen
Get your contemporary smørrebrød fix at Aamanns, where open sandwiches are seasonal, artful and served on Aamanns' organic sourdough bread (arrive before…
Must-see restaurants in Denmark
Copenhagen
There are some restaurants you could return to time and time again. Admiralgade 26 is one of them. An artful balance of vintage Danish furniture and…
Bornholm
The perfect island combination: great coffee, handmade ice cream the locals queue for, picture-perfect rocky coastline out the windows, and beanbags on…
Bornholm
While food elsewhere on the island went gangbusters, Rønne's food scene lagged – but the summer 2017 opening of this food hall in the town's north changed…
Aarhus
Bookings are essential to experience this Michelin-starred restaurant's forested setting just south of the centre, and to savour the gastronomic wizardry…
Aarhus
Social Foodies should be applauded for its ethos (it's involved in a number of socially minded programs in Africa), but it also receives loud local…
Bornholm
Cake lovers, come hungry! This cute-as-a-button cafe lies about 1km west of Østermarie, and draws sweet tooths from all over the island with its…
Central Jutland
Behind Glasmuseet Ebeltoft, this small, sleek cafe has a sunny deck overlooking the water. There’s a short, flavourful menu of gourmet smørrebrød, salads…
Aarhus
This elegant 'salon' charms with plants, lamps, vintage photos and covetable ceramics (made by Kähler, a 175-year-old ceramic company with its flagship…
Skagen
For lunch or a cuppa in a magical setting, head to the Garden House cafe at Skagens Museum, serving lunchtime dishes plus a super spread of home-baked…
Aarhus
Ticking all the right boxes, Langhoff & Juul is a rustic, informal space in the Latin Quarter, where the casual setting belies the accomplished food…
Northern Jutland
In the harbour area, restaurants woo you with tables loaded with fresh fish bounty. Upstairs at Jacobs is a smart, light-filled restaurant offering buffet…
Aalborg
Much effort goes into this kitchen's accomplished output – the results are fab, and the prices incredible value. You can order from the short menu (dishes…
Northern Jutland
If you're anywhere near Hanstholm, head to the harbour then follow the signs to this unprepossessing cafeteria. On the menu are some spectacular fishy…
Southern Jutland
This cool 'rock gastro bar' is a local darling for its live music, vinyl selection, late hours (till 3am Friday and Saturday) and excellent kitchen. Build…
Southern Jutland
Earning a deserved reputation as the town's gourmet hot spot, Ros is owned by two young chefs busy opening a handful of new venues in town (including a…
Southern Jutland
Kolvig’s alfresco terrace overlooks the river, offering prime Ribe-watching. The menu is the most ambitious in town, showcasing local produce; most…
Bornholm
In a beautiful old smokehouse by the water, close to Oluf Høst Museet, this whitewashed cafe wins over visitors with views, home-baked cakes and cookies,…
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…
Southern Jutland
‘Grandma’s little cafe’ is perfectly in keeping with the village’s character, cute as a button under its low, thatched roof, surrounded by outdoor tables…
Aalborg
This ace cafe-delicatessen (now with petite attached crêperie) has an in-house bakery, so its freshly baked bread, local cheeses and cured meats are…
Southern Jutland
Well worth the detour (turn off the main road at Naturcenter Tønnisgaard) is this old sea captain's house, converted into a pretty-as-a-picture antique…
Aarhus
You may need to fight for one of the sought-after tables at OliNico, a small, understatedly cool deli-restaurant with a menu of classic dishes at…
Bornholm
Right on the harbour's pier, this is Nexø's most interesting eating option, and home to a chef (Daniel Kruse) of fine local pedigree. It's an unassuming…
Southern Jutland
This fab family-run deli-cafe gives a great snapshot of island flavours: housemade bread, butter and ice cream, salmon smoked on Fanø, burgers made from…
Bornholm
The closest traditional smokehouse to Rønne is by the water in Hasle, about 11km north of town. This century-old place has the iconic square chimneys,…
Bornholm
Several of Bornholm’s top chefs praise this smokehouse as the island’s best. Not only does it serve a bumper buffet of locally smoked fish, salads and…
Southern Jutland
Get caffeinated here, on what may just be southern Jutland's best coffee. This stylish main-street cafe boasts a lovely garden area, eclectic decor, and a…
Skagen
The queues out the door attest to this butcher’s reputation for award-winning skinke (ham) and sausages. There’s also a selection of fine, picnic-worthy…
Møn, Falster & Lolland
Peacefully remote, 3km northwest of Sakskøbing, this restored 1847 estate-mill has three wooden-floored dining rooms partly adorned with 19th-century…
Zealand
It’s hard to imagine a more idyllic setting for a lazy lunch than this twisted, part-timbered 1754 boathouse perched right beside the jetty on Esrum Sø…
Southern Zealand
Overlooking the marina, 2.5km north of Torvet, Arken has a sterling reputation for seafood, well cooked with top-quality ingredients. The daily changing…
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…
Møn, Falster & Lolland
Local diners rave about Dhaba's inventive Indian 'street food', which includes deliciously complex lamb masala and unusual salad-style plates like chicken…
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…
Southern Zealand
Orchids, white roses, starched tablecloths, abstract art and picture windows set the visual canvas for a full-on gastronomic experience, a showcase of New…
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…
Central Jutland
Bjarne and Ole, the guys behind this stylish, mythologically inspired cafe, are storytellers up for a chat (about Viking times or current affairs). There…
Central Jutland
A proud purveyor of all things fishy, at the harbour. Build your own picnic – bread rolls deliciously stuffed with shrimp, salmon or fiskefrikadeller …
