Nørrebro & Østerbro
A cosy cafe and laundrette in one, this retro-licious Nørrebro institution is never short of loyal locals. It's a popular brunch spot, with both 'clean' …
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Behind its hulking, centuries-old walls, cosy, wood-beamed Kronborg serves up classic Danish fare. Head here for the impressive choice of lunchtime…
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Palægade serves up beautifully presented traditional Danish dishes in a fresh and modern way. Lunchtime diners can choose from 40 types of smørrebrød,…
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Found on the less-visited end of Nyhavn, Kompasset has a stylish interior that's sleeker than classic smørrebrød restaurants, and its delightful, somewhat…
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With its crisp white linen and circular sidewalk tables, this corner classic feels like a Parisian neighbourhood bistro. It's actually one of Copenhagen's…
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Located in the posh Royal Quarter, Sankt Annæ has been offering traditional Danish food in an elegant setting since 1894. Crisp linens and Royal…
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Bathed in light on even the dourest of days, the Royal Library's crisp, harbourfront fine-diner revels in flaunting top-notch, seasonal ingredients. The…
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This is one of several Sticks ’N’ Sushi outlets in town, all of which serve decent sushi, sashimi and other Japanese bites in slick yet casual surrounds…
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If you're getting your thrills at Tivoli, jolly Grøften is a handy place to refuel. Sure it's a bit touristy, but it's been here since 1874, making it a…
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Siblings Adam and James Price host a cult-status TV cooking show (Adam also created TV series Borgen), and their classic noshery focuses on quality…
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Yes, it's a ubiquitous UK chain, but we still appreciate Wagamama for several reasons: the food is fresh and flavoursome, the place is open all week, and…
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Not only is the smørrebrød here scrumptious, it – like the beers and snaps on offer – is well-priced. Grab a spot at the wooden bar, order a Mikkeller…
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Opposite Christianshavn metro station, this is the original (and some would say best) of the Lagkagehuset bakeries. Good for a quick bite on the go, its…
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Concrete floors, rustic communal tables and green foliage keep things Nordic and natural at this popular sandwich peddler. The bread (free of wheat,…
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The Olive might be newer addition to the Copenhagen dining scene, but it's wasted little time gaining a reputation for friendly service and tasty food. It…
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When burger lust hits, satiate your urges at Cock's. In a setting best described as American diner meets Danish modernist (red leather booths against Poul…
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Communal tables, low ceilings and fresh Southeast Asian flavours are what you get at this sleek yet casual basement eatery, a quick walk from Kongens…
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Brainchild of an American expat and US-loving Dane, this charming, pie-peddling cafe comes with vintage-diner decor and country and blues on the speakers…
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On two snug floors decorated with low-slung lamps and sheepskin-covered chairs, bustling Far's Dreng pulls in young, hip crowds with affordable, tasty…
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Café Sorgenfri (meaning 'without sorrow'), serves classic Danish cuisine in the cosy cellar of an 18th-century building. Its traditional interior,…
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'Modern Nordic simplicity meets the French temperament' at Leaven, where diners will find menu ingredients ranging from reindeer moss to foie gras. The…
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Hungry bibliophiles fawn over Paludan, a cafe bursting with so many books it feels a little like a library. While the food isn't outstanding, it is tasty,…
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Just steps from Amalienborg Slot, Restaurant Amalie serves up traditional Danish fare in the cosy cellar of a historic building. Open exclusively for…
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The Royal Library's ground-floor cafe delivers a short menu of cheap, fresh bites, with one soup, a couple of salads and sandwiches, and no shortage of…
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Inside Designmuseum Danmark, casual Klint Cafe serves decent salads and smørrebrød. There's usually a soup of the day plus sweet treats, coffee, and a…
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Spilt into a ground-floor cafe and upstairs restaurant space, spacious, light-filled Blox Eats is owned by New Nordic food pioneer Claus Meyer. The cafe –…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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'The Little Pharmacy' is the oldest restaurant in Copenhagen, and was once frequented by writer Hans Christian Andersen and other Danish artists…
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An unpretentious Mexican bar and restaurant with dishes like tuna ceviche with coconut vinegar, mango, chilli and lime, and tacos topped with fish, beef…
