Restaurants in Copenhagen
Traditional Copenhagen favourites range from herring-stuffed smørrebrød open sandwiches to meatballs and fresh fish. Copenhagen's numerous Michelin-starred restaurants add French flair to Danish flavours – try Noma on Christianshavn in Copenhagen K district. Locals enjoy al fresco dining in summer at waterside Gammel Strand, also in Copenhagen K, and Danish design at Restaurant Jacobsen in Klampenborg. Head out of the city for fine meals along the coast. Kitchens generally open until 10pm, and a 10% tip is normal.
Top-end
Expand all1. Thorvaldsens Hus - Gourmet canalside dining
Show moreThorvaldsens Hus offers a choice of indoor or outdoor dining on the picturesque canalside in Copenhagen K. Candelight and polished silverware add to the rustic atmosphere, which is popular with couples. A broad variety of modern Nordic dishes are on offer and an extended menu is available for groups.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening Hours
Mon-Thu & Sun 11am-12am; Fri & Sat 11am-1am
Address
34, Gammel Strand, 1202 Copenhagen K
Telephone
+45 33 32 04 00
2. Salt - Rustic grandeur and innovation
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Salt is set in a 200-year-old warehouse in Copenhagen's centre. Huge wooden beams dominate the rustic décor. The kitchen uses a trio of salts in its cooking, Læsø, Maldon, and Guerande. Dishes include poached pigeon with smoked chocolate, and fried Danish plaice with cloudberries. It appeals to a fashionable crowd, and businessmen at lunchtime.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening Hours
Daily 12pm-4pm & 5pm-10pm
Address
24-28, Toldbod gade, 1253 Copenhagen K
Telephone
+45 33 74 14 48
3. Noma - Denmark's finest dining
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Noma is the only Danish restaurant with two Michelin stars. Floorboards, animal hides and candlelight characterise the dining-room in a converted warehouse in Christianshavn. The seven-course tasting menu features fish skin and salt cod, and the muesli dessert is justly famous. The emphasis on Nordic food with a French slant, is popular with Copenhagen's foodies.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening Hours
Tue-Fri 12pm-1.30pm & 6pm-1am; Mon & Sat 6pm-1am
Address
93, Strandgade, 1401 Copenhagen K
Telephone
+45 32 96 32 97
4. Formel B - Glamorous French menu
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Extravagance is the order of the day at Michelin-starred Formel B in Fredriksberg, west of Copenhagen. The small menu changes fortnightly, and offers delicacies like Danish black lobster and caramel tart. The pared down French menu is complemented by the chic dining room, with brown leather chairs and candlit tables, popular with couples.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening Hours
Tue-Sat 6pm-1am
Address
182, Vesterbrogade, 1800 Frederiksberg C
Telephone
+45 33 25 10 66
5. Era Ora - Italian with Michelin star
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Era Ora's unpretentious exterior belies the culinary experience in this Michelin-starred gourmet establishment on Christianshavn island. Fresh pasta, olive oil - and much of the restaurant's chic interior - are imported direct from Italy to this Copenhagen bastion of Italian cuisine. The cellar holds over 1,000 Italian wines.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening Hours
Mon-Sat 7pm-12pm
Address
33B, Overgaden neden Vandet, 1414 Copenhagen K
Telephone
+45 32 54 06 93
Mid-range
Expand all6. Restaurant Saison - Fresh Danish produce
Show moreAt Restaurant Saison in Hellerup, on the northern coastal outskirts of Copenhagen, the menu changes daily according to what's in season. Chef Erwin Lauterbach has become something of a Danish celebrity over the past 25 years. The kitchen is known for its use of fresh Danish vegetables, and vegetarian dishes. Diners tend to be well-heeled Copenhagenites.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening Hours
Mon-Sat summer 12pm-12am; winter 12.30pm-2.30pm & 6pm-10pm
Address
203, Strandvejen, 2900 Hellerup
Telephone
+45 39 62 21 40
7. La Rocca - Family-friendly Italian
Show moreLa Rocca serves classic Italian dishes to a loyal crowd of locals in the Copenhagen K district. Pizzas and pasta are favourites, served either in the airy cream dining room, or in the garden during the summer. Families are welcome thanks to the separate children's playroom, which leaves adults free to dine in peace.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening Hours
Daily 1pm-11pm
Address
23, Vendersgade, 1363 Copenhagen K
Telephone
+45 33 14 66 55
8. Restaurant Jacobsen - Arne Jacobsen-designed space
Show more Restaurant Jacobsen is named after Danish architect and designer Arne Jacobsen. Fashionable diners sit on his Ant or Swan chairs and order contemporary Nordic cuisine. Sunday brunch dishes include scrambled eggs and old-fashioned muesli with yoghurt. Evening dishes feature foie gras with cherries. In summer, tables are set on the roof terrace.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening Hours
Tue-Sat 12pm-3pm & 6pm-10pm; Sun 10.30am-6pm
Address
449, Strandvejen, 2930 Klampenborg
9. Custom House - Conran's Copenhagen outpost
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Three restaurants share the Custom House on the Copenhagen quayside, opposite Christianshavn island: the Bar & Grill brasserie, Bacino Italian restaurant, and Ebisu for Japanese. There are also cocktail bars for before or after-dinner drinks. The interior's pared down design is the work of British restaurateur Terence Conran.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening Hours
Mon-Wed & Sun 11.30am-10pm; Thu-Sat 11.30am-11pm
Address
44, Havnegade, 1058 Copenhagen K
Telephone
+45 33 31 01 30
10. Nyhavns Færgekro - Harbourside herring and smorgasboard
Show moreDiners experience traditional Danish eating in this 18th-century building on the picturesque Nyhavn harbourside. Smørrebrød open sandwiches, herring dishes and homemade akvavit (schnapps) are among the treats awaiting visitors to the Nyhavns Færgekro, or Nyhavn Ferry Inn, in the Copenhagen K district. Reservations are generally necessary for a table here.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening Hours
Daily 11.30am-11.30pm
Address
5, Nyhavn, 1051 Copenhagen K
Telephone
+45 33 15 15 88
Budget
Expand all11. La Galette - Pancake heaven
Show moreRated one of Copenhagen's top budget eateries, La Galette's offering is simple but tasty - pancakes with both savoury and sweet fillings. This bustling restaurant in Copenhagen K offers a choice of fillings ranging from smoked salmon to chocolate. The crepes are served in the attractive courtyard in the summer months.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening Hours
Mon-Sat 12pm-4pm & 5.30pm-10pm; Sun 4pm-10pm
Address
9, Larsbjørnsstræde, 1454 Copenhagen K
Telephone
+45 33 32 37 90
12. RizRaz Blå - Grills and buffets
Show morePopular with weary shoppers, Riz Raz is known for its all-you-can-eat buffets. Great vegetarian choices as well as charcoal-grilled steaks, fish, seafood and a variety of kebabs are on offer. There are two Riz Raz establishments in Copenhagen K, both with red banquettes and simple decoration.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening Hours
Daily 11.30am-midnight
Address
20, Kompagnistræde, 1208 Copenhagen K
Telephone
+45 33 15 05 75
13. Pussy Galore's Flying Circus - Burgers in minimalist café
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Pussy Galore's Flying Circus offers brunches, great burgers and cocktails amid minimalist Danish décor created by local artist Lars H.U.G.. Located in the northwest of the city in Copenhagen N, Pussy's relaxed atmosphere and microbrewery attracts a trendy young crowd, media types and the occasional royal.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening Hours
Mon-Fri 8am-1am; Sat & Sun 9am-2am
Address
30, Skt. Hans Torv, 2200 Copenhagen N
Telephone
+45 35 24 53 00
14. Tasty - Curry in Christiania
Show moreTasty, in Copenhagen K on Christianshavn, serves meat and vegetarian curries for those with a taste for something a little spicier than the Danish norm. The Indian menu features familiar biryanis, madras and tikka dishes. Take-away, weekly specials and fixed price three-course menus are also available, all served in the cheerful dining room.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening Hours
Mon 5pm-10pm; Tue-Sun 3pm-10pm
Address
34, Burmeistergade, 1429 Copenhagen K
Telephone
+45 32 96 73 96
15. Ad Libitum - Buffets on a budget
Show moreCheap and cheerful Mediterranean food is served at Ad Libitum. The menu ranges from grilled chicken to pasta, burgers, salads and open sandwiches. A choice of fixed price all-you-can-eat buffets adds to the attraction of this bright and modern dining room in Copenhagen K, popular with workers and students.E-mail this item
Opening Hours
Mon-Thu & Sun 11.30am-10pm; Fri & Sat 11.30am-1am
Address
75, Rådhuspladsen, 1550 Copenhagen K
Telephone
+45 33 13 27 47
