Southern Zealand
Behind StigAnn's deceptively simple menu lies a gourmet flourish, giving ambitious global twists to its refined Danish meals. Thus the glazed lamb comes…
Southern Zealand
Behind StigAnn's deceptively simple menu lies a gourmet flourish, giving ambitious global twists to its refined Danish meals. Thus the glazed lamb comes…
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…
Bornholm
One of Bornholm's foodie pit stops, Boisen Is is justifiably renowned for its organic, seasonally inspired ice cream. Try the flavours made with locally…
Bornholm
On a sunny day the patio here is the spot to kick back with a beer and a harbour view. Tasty edibles include salads, sandwiches, tapas and flavourful…
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…
Møn, Falster & Lolland
Once your eyes and ears have experienced the 15th century at the Middelaldercentret, give your taste buds their turn at this attached candlelit tavern…
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…
Southern Jutland
Named after the sign-off of a veteran Danish correspondent, this all-day cafe-bar sports fresh decor and a classic-hits menu (smørrebrød, burgers, salads)…
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…
Southern Jutland
The name (which means 'The Hygge Factory') may be the first thing that catches your eye here, but the set menu deserves attention: four courses including…
Southern Zealand
Feeling like something between a gentleman's club and an Irish bar, this inn-restaurant is one of Næstved's most appealing eateries decked with rosy…
Southern Jutland
This no-frills cafeteria is right on the harbourside at Havneby, so the fish are as fresh as they come. Pull up a pew outside and feast on fish and chips…
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…
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…
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…
Southern Jutland
Prime Australian steaks have found themselves halfway across the globe to be salivated over (and paired with New World wines) at this chic, busy harbour…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Helsingør
Celebrating Hyacinth Bucket, the Patricia Routledge character from a classic British TV sitcom, this terraced cafe sprawls its summer seats onto the…
Møn
This super-friendly cafe is excellent for coffee, and sublime for organic, pasta-based salads and giant, light bagels buttered with avocado paste and…
Southern Jutland
One for the traditionalists. The menu at this classy, century-old restaurant is an ode to old-school Danish favourites: lunchtime smørrebrød and herring…
Møn
In what was originally the cooling house for Klintholm Havn's fish catch, this well-regarded harbourside restaurant serves a buffet of grilled, smoked and…
Northern Jutland
The large terrace of this elevated restaurant – whitewashed under a thatched roof – is the best spot to watch the surfing action. The good-value fish…
Odense
Right opposite the Andersen House's most attractive north windows, Under Lindetræt is a dollhouse-quaint 1771 cottage serving celebrated weekend brunches…
Northern Jutland
There are some good choices at the waterfront main square in Østerby Havn, including this busy fish-seller where you can sample the local speciality,…
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…
Southern Zealand
Spilling its tables over a large area of the central square, this chain ‘bistro’ is a safe bet for well-presented cafe nosh (salads, sandwiches, burgers,…
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…
Northern Jutland
This sunshine-yellow hotel sits in pole position on Torvet, with a large terrace and a menu of well-prepared, old-school Danish favourites, from lunchtime…
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),…
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)…
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…
Møn
Stark white interiors set off by the black uniforms of the (not particularly efficient) staff create a classy yet low-key feel. The place comes into its…
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…
Southern Jutland
At the end of Uldgade, this cafe has a cosy interior, pretty outdoor seating, good coffee and a small but tempting offer of sandwiches and cakes. Hours…
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 …
Helsingør
Part of the striking Culture Yard complex, this casual, light-filled eatery peddles a short selection of fresh cafe lunches (vitamin salad, fishcakes,…