Must-see restaurants in Copenhagen

  • Gorm's

    Copenhagen

    Right on Nyhavn canal, rustic, wood-beamed Gorm's is one of the city's best pizza joints. The bases here are thin, crispy and made with sourdough…

  • Damindra

    Copenhagen

    One of Copenhagen's lesser-known talents, chef Taka Nishimura (formerly of Nobu in Melbourne) turns raw Nordic ingredients into obscenely fresh, arresting…

  • Restaurant Koefoed, exterior

    Restaurant Koefoed

    Copenhagen

    Koefoed celebates the rugged Danish island of Bornholm, using its speciality products throughout the menu, and even as inspiration for the decor. Set in…

  • Orangeriet

    Copenhagen

    Take an airy, vintage conservatory, add elegant, seasonal menus, and you have Orangeriet. Skirting the eastern edge of Kongens Have, its contemporary…

  • Grød

    Copenhagen

    Perfect for breakfast, Grød turns stodge sexy with its modern, mostly organic takes on porridge. Made-from-scratch options include porridge with apple…

  • Kokkeriet

    Copenhagen

    Tucked away in Copenhagen's historic Nyboder neighbourhood, intimate, stylish Kokkeriet proudly holds one Michelin star. Beautiful local ingredients drive…

  • La Glace

    Copenhagen

    Copenhagen's oldest konditori (pastry shop) has been compromising waistlines since 1870. Slip into its maze of time-warped rooms and succumb to a slice of…

  • Restaurant Krebsegaarden

    Copenhagen

    Petite Krebsegaarden offers a unique dining experience by drawing its culinary inspiration from the works displayed in Gallery Krebsen, located in the…

  • Mirabelle

    Nørrebro & Østerbro

    Decked out with bold geometric floor tiles, artisan bakery-cafe Mirabelle is owned by Michelin-lauded chef Christian Puglisi, who also owns popular…

  • Kanalen

    Copenhagen

    Kanalen offers an irresistible combination: beautiful, modern Danish food and a canal-side location. While the lunch menu delivers competent renditions of…

  • Atelier September

    Copenhagen

    It might look like a Vogue photo shoot with its white-on-white interior and vintage glass ceiling (typical of old Danish pharmacies), but Atelier…

  • Omegn

    Copenhagen

    This Nordic deli stocks the top products from various small-scale Danish farms and food artisans. The cheese selection includes Thybo, a beautiful, sharp…

  • Kong Hans Kælder, exterior wide shot

    Kong Hans Kælder

    Copenhagen

    Kong Hans Kælder was the first French restaurant in Copenhagen when it opened in 1976, and the city's first restaurant to hold a Michelin star. Kong Hans'…

  • The Market

    Copenhagen

    Dark, svelte and contemporary (we love the dramatically back-lit bar and organically shaped crockery), The Market pumps out vibrant pan-Asian dishes like…

  • DØP

    Copenhagen

    Danes love a good pølse (sausage), and hot-dog vans are ubiquitous across Copenhagen. DØP is the best, with a van right beside Rundetårn (Round Tower)…

  • Bertels Salon

    Copenhagen

    Charming Bertels serves up sublime slices of what's widely considered to be the best cheesecake in Copenhagen. The offerings – which rotate seasonally –…

  • Ida Davidsen, exterior wide shot

    Ida Davidsen

    Copenhagen

    Chef Ida Davidsen is the fifth generation of her family bring smørrebrød to the masses; founded in 1888, the restaurant is considered something of a…

  • Sankt Peders Bageri

    Copenhagen

    Sankt Peders Bageri is the oldest bakery in the city, dating back to 1652. Famed for its cinnamon rolls, its mouthwatering selection also includes…

  • 42° Raw

    Copenhagen

    Treat your body at this hip, healthy eat-in or takeaway. The deal is 100% plant-based food, including vegan burgers, sandwiches, and bowls. If it's still…

  • Clou

    Copenhagen

    Michelin-starred Clou luxuriates in its large, linen-clad tables and upholstered armchairs. That said, the menu is a contemporary affair, with both Nordic…

  • Hooked

    Nørrebro & Østerbro

    From humble food-truck origins, casual Hooked has evolved into a bricks-and-mortar go-to for smashing fish and chips with vinegar fries. The batter is…

  • Wulff & Konstali

    Nørrebro & Østerbro

    Wulff & Konstali offers up one of the best brunches in town – quite an accomplishment in this brunch-loving city. Choose a five- or seven-item spread,…

  • SEA by Kiin Kiin

    Copenhagen

    This waterside addition to the acclaimed Kiin Kiin family of restaurants is found in a cosy cellar within historic 71 Nyhavn Hotel. SEA serves Thai…

  • Salt

    Copenhagen

    Michelin-recommended Salt is set in the Admiral Hotel, a converted granary with unbeatable views of Copenhagen's harbour. Tradition meets innovation in…

  • Aamanns 1921

    Copenhagen

    Led by chef Adam Aamann who is known for his creative take on smørrebrød, Aamanns 1921 modernises the traditional open-faced sandwich and other Danish…

  • Hummer

    Copenhagen

    It's all about seafood at this Michelin-recommended spot along Nyhavn's waterfront. Tuck into fresh mussels, fish or, of course, the restaurant's namesake…

  • Roxie

    Copenhagen

    Billed as the 'naughty little sister' of Copenhagen's two-Michelin-starred Kadeau, Roxie opened to rave reviews in spring 2018. It's at once sleek and…

  • Bodega

    Nørrebro & Østerbro

    Low-key and friendly, Bodega comes with concrete floors, picnic-style outdoor tables and a short clipboard menu of simple, mostly Danish dishes. From the…

  • Neighbourhood

    Copenhagen

    Neighbourhood specialises in gourmet, organic pizzas boasting creative flavour combinations on a uniquely crisp sourdough crust. This is Italian food…

  • La Neta

    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…

  • Kanal Caféen

    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…

  • Union Kitchen

    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…

  • Bistro Pastis

    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…

  • Pixie

    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…

  • Palæo

    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…

  • Tivoli Food Hall

    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…

  • Vækst

    Copenhagen

    The newest member of the Cofofo restaurant family, Vækst offers up New Nordic cuisine in surroundings reminiscent of 'a Danish summer evening'. Rustic…

  • Illum Rooftop

    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…

  • Apollo Bar, entrance and signage

    Apollo Bar & Kantine

    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…

  • Madklubben

    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…

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