From fine dining to casual pizza joints, here’s the foodie guide you need to get around Copenhagen.
You ’ve made it . You ’ve finally landed inCopenhagen . congratulation !
If you ’re anything like me , once the initial enthusiasm of being in a new place wears off , the stomach begin to rumble — and what ’s high-risk than not knowing how to gratify your hunger ? fortunately , though , we ’re here to help , lest you end up nosh your dinner party away inside of a 7/11 ( yes , they ’re a thing in Copenhagen , too ! )
Similarly to other hip northern city , the Danish working capital is known for its mellow - character cuisine . you could expect to find organic eateries anywhere in town , and more often than you might imagine , ingredient on menu are locally sourced or farmed .
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To help you plan your perfect Danish trip-up , we round off up some of Copenhagen ’s most beloved , must - judge restaurants . From fully vegetarian eateries to effete brunch spots , these are the best restaurants in Copenhagen .
Best fixed-menu restaurant
Gro Spiseri
Nørrebroif you ’re looking for a unequaled dining experience , look no further than Gro Spiseri . Located on a rooftop garden , this very tiny restaurant does n’t even have a menu online . In fact , node sit on a gorgeous communal table and are always presented the menu on the Clarence Shepard Day Jr. of their reservation . The eating house only uses locally - sourced organic fixings , and the menu is seasonal and invariably accommodate to availableness .
Best French restaurant
Le Trois Cochons
VærnedamsvejIndulge in effective Gallic culinary art and pretend like you ’re in a real Parisian bistro at Le Trois Cochons . Once a bungler shop and now a beloved French eatery , this restaurant is renowned among locals for its authentic beauty . From steak frites to delicious croque madames and a rich seafood platter , you could happen anything you need to satisfy your tastebuds .
Best pizza place
Neighbourhood
Istegade , Jaegersborggade"Organic " is a cant you tend to hear a luck in Copenhagen , and this pizza pie place is no elision . Large thin - crust pies are what ’s cooking here , made with sourdough and topped with strange flavor combinations like white potato , smoked cheese sauce , Danish Krystal cheese , Petroselinum crispum pesto , pea plant shoots , and lemon yellow . There are some skillful nibble and sides too , as well as a menu of swallow and wine which are — you guessed it — constituent .
Best steakhouse
MASH
BredgadeThe acronym in the title stands for Modern American Steak House , and that ’s pretty much what this place is , albeit with an added cutaneous senses of Danish mundanity . you’re able to expect to pay a pretty cent for your meal , but the high - end selection of Japanese , American , Uruguayan , and Australian beef is absolutely deserving the price . topical anaesthetic will tell you this place prides itself on serving not just dinner , but an experience . If you do n’t run through meat , there ’s also a option of seafood for you to pick out from .
Best brunch
The Laundromat Café
ElmegadeThere are several branch of this hybrid laundromat and eatery in Copenhagen , but they all offer the same conception : a light - hearted brunch atmosphere service coffee , wine , beer , and board games . The name is n’t a random pick , either . There are several machines where you may do the real washing and drying . The food itself is a glorious mixture of egg ravisher and sandwich , from the Dirty Brunch ( sausage balloon , Baron Verulam , scrambled eggs , and fried potatoes ) to the Laundromat Club Sandwich .
Best Italian restaurant
Tony’s
HavnegadeOwned by the Madklubben eatery radical , this restaurant is its take on a New York - trend Italian trattoria . deposit by the water in Havnegade , Tony ’s has a menu bundle with Italian classics like n’duja rigatoni , vitello tonnato , and meatballs in parmesan and tomato plant sauce . While the portions will fill your stomach , the prices wo n’t empty your pocketbook . Leave some way for dessert , as the tiramisu is unfeignedly decadent .
Best gastropub
BrewPub
VestergadeThe Danes love their beer , craft beer in particular , but this taproom ’s just as good for intellectual nourishment as it is for drink . Part microbrewery , part eating house , the menu at this spot offers a long list of small bites — including dumplings and mussel in hot sauce — as well as delicious chief course , including steak and fries . Do yourself a favor : seek the BrewPub Roger Fry alongside a nice cold local lager , and you wo n’t regret it .
Best restaurant to make an impression
Nimb Brasserie
TivoliThis place is situated in the luxurious Nimb hotel complex , and while it looks unassuming from the outside , inside it ’s a gorgeous haven overlooking the iconic Tivoli Gardens . The eating house is outstanding for breakfast , luncheon , or dinner , and the food itself is great , sport dishes such as saffron risotto , steak frites , and even a option of caviare . check that to step out on the terrace and take a picture of the beautiful Moresque - trend hotel façade .
Best fine-dining restaurant
Noma
StrandgadeRepeatedly name among the best restaurants in the world , Noma is far-famed for its wild - yet - undeniably delicious culinary concoction . It might be a petty dear even by Copenhagen ’s expensive standards , so save it for an crucial celebration .
The restaurant is closing for goodat the yr ’s close , so you ’ll desire to move fast if you desire to experience Noma , but Copenhagen is home to many other excellent fine - dining spot bear to strike in its wake , too . Among the good - rated ones areAlchemistandKadeau .
Best restaurant for groups
Madklubben
VesterbroSince this is a buzzy restaurant with a cool vibe , you ’ll sure need to book in approach , but it ’s the perfect spot for a Saturday night . The drinks will flow , the music will pump , and the intellectual nourishment is delicious . Classically Scandinavian with a twist , the eating house foucses on meat and fish smasher , but the menu changes seasonally . Plus , many dishes can be share , including their sardius and grilled bread .
Best burger place
Cocks and Cows
Gammel StrandWhile this is n’t a very typical Copenhagen restaurant , the food is cracking and affordable — and there ’s a fair bit of variety as well . For instance , you may ordinate a whole - straw bun for your cake , experiment with chicken or vegetable burgers as well as the traditional beef , and flock on a whole mass of topping . The sides are scrumptious too , include their Allium cepa rings and chicken tenders .
Best vegetarian option
42Raw
PilestraedeNotallof the food for thought served here is raw ( there are angelical Solanum tuberosum Roger Eliot Fry , veggie burger , and banana pancakes ) , but the place is 100 % vegan , and was the first of its variety in the total metropolis . There are several localization across townsfolk , but the one on Pilestraede is the most centrally turn up and well - known . Beware , though : The restaurant closes at 6 pm on weekend .
Best date spot
Reffen Street Food
RefshaleøenIf you ’re not certain where to go for a first appointment , you might desire to aim for a position that can gratify almost any gustation . turn up in good order by the water in Refshaleøen , the Reffen street market is a repurposed merchant vessels container yard , bid a variety of hole - in - the - wall eateries . From Asiatic ravisher to Danish delicacy , you’re able to find anything at Reffen — and while you ’re at it , you’re able to snaffle a decent drink and lounge by the body of water , too .
Best traditional lunch
Schønnemann’s
Hauser PladsThis restaurant has been around since the later 19th century , and while the menu ’s packed with pickled fish , schnapps , and beer , the straight specialty here is traditional smørrebrød ( aka candid - faced sandwich ) . The place has won heaps of awards , is only candid during the day for tiffin , and is passably low-priced . It ’s true a bit touristy , but not in an off - put elbow room .
Photo courtesy of Gro Spiseri
Photo courtesy of Le Trois Cochons
Photo courtesy of Neighbourhood Pizza
Photo courtesy of MASH
Photo courtesy of Laundromat Cafe
Photo courtesy of Tony’s
Photo courtesy of Brewpub Kobenhavn
Photo courtesy of Nimb
Noma|Flickr/Rachel Lovinger
Photo courtesy of Madklubben Bistro Deluxe
Photo courtesy of Cocks and Cows
Photo courtesy of 42Raw
Photo courtesy of Reffen - Copenhagen Street Food
Photo courtesy of Schønnemann’s
