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…
Must-see restaurants in Denmark
Southern Zealand
Sitting across the road from the yacht-bobbing harbour in Rødvig, Aqua Marina has a personality crisis. A semi-comical Jaws-themed interior sees a shark…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Zealand
Mumm's unfussy white-tablecloth elegance acts as a neutral backdrop for its exclusive, ever-imaginative Nordic dining experience that plays with…
Vesterbro & Frederiksberg
Once a spit-and-sawdust working-class bar (the vinyl booths tell the story), Dyrehaven is now a second home for Vesterbro's cool young bohemians. Squeeze…
Møn
Behind a delightful shady triangle of white garden tables, Lollesgaard is a very traditional village-style cottage eatery full of blue-glaze ceramics…
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…
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…
Southern Jutland
At the turn of the 19th century Tønder had one bar for every 49 inhabitants. Only the Victoria kicks on as a jack-of-all-trades pub/cafe/restaurant. It’s…
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…
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…
Odense
Built into one corner of the historic town hall building, Bryggeriet Flakhaven's impressive open kitchen experiments with monthly changing menus designed…
Southern Jutland
A stylish multipurpose venue on the main square, the brand-new Posthuset has taken shape inside the distinctive old post office, and offers something for…
Northern Jutland
Frøken Madsen serves up Danish favourites (and some exotic surprises) in a cosy building a block back from the main street. On warm evenings, tables on…
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…
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…
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…
Zealand
Set back behind the harbour-facing lawn, Gilleleje Havn occupies two connected historic buildings, and three dining rooms with distinctly differing decors…
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…
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,…
Southern Jutland
Inside a renovated old school, the Nicolai cultural centre houses an art-house cinema alongside a relaxed cafe serving gourmet pizza. The weekend brunch…
Southern Jutland
At the lovely old bathing hotel 10km northwest of the town centre, this restaurant makes a fine place for a gourmet meal of fine local produce and…
Northern Jutland
There's a popular kro (inn) on the main square, Grønne Plads, but we recommend you take the steps down to the fishing harbour come mealtime. Here, a fresh…
Funen
Enchanting lanterns, flickering flower-candles and glittering Buddhas add an inviting east-Asian twist to this historic main-square house, serenaded by…
Northern Jutland
This handsome old mill house from the mid-18th century is in a leafy setting in the Bangsbo area (though its modern extension lacks a little soul). The…
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…
Møn
David’s open kitchen prepares contemporary cafe fare served in an airy modern environment or small garden area behind. Tuck into the celebrated ‘tapas’…
Vesterbro & Frederiksberg
Sokkelund is the quintessential neighbourhood brasserie, kitted out with lovingly worn-leather banquettes, newspapers on hooks, and handsome waitstaff in…
Ærø
With flickering candles, dark-painted beams and old-fashioned chairs, Mumm is a perennial favourite with relatively informal mini-wedding parties …
Southern Jutland
Jack of all trades, the Queen Louise commands a great central position on Torvet: she’s a restaurant, pub and even a nightclub (Friday and Saturday), with…
