Copenhagen
A veritable institution, Schønnemann has been lining bellies with smørrebrød and snaps since 1877. Originally a hit with farmers in town selling their…
Must-see restaurants in Copenhagen
Nørrebro & Østerbro
On the 8th floor of Parken Stadium, Geranium is the only restaurant in town sporting three Michelin stars. At the helm is Bocuse d'Or prize-winning chef…
Copenhagen
Ground-breaking New Nordic restaurant noma re-opened in its new location in February 2018 after a one-year hiatus. A re-imagined menu presents dishes…
Copenhagen
The big-city spin-off of the Bornholm original, this Michelin-two-starred standout has firmly established itself as one of Scandinavia's gastronomic…
Copenhagen
In the vaulted cellar of a 17th-century mansion, this intimate, two-starred Michelin standout thrills with evocative, often surprising Nordic flavour…
Copenhagen
This rising star burst onto the Copenhagen dining scene in 2017. Owned by chef Mads Rye Magnusson (former chef at Michelin-three-starred Geranium), it's…
Copenhagen
This tiny spot serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, cooked beautifully and served with little fanfare. The real magic is the setting, a small harbour cove…
Copenhagen
Loud, convivial Pluto is not short of friends, and for good reason: superfun soundtrack, attentive staff and beautiful, simple dishes by respected local…
Copenhagen
That white-tile, pink-neon Slurp serves Copenhagen's best ramen makes sense: head chef Philipp Inreiter once worked at cult-status Tokyo ramen joint…
Copenhagen
Brainchild of Noma co-founder Claus Meyer and former Noma sous-chef Torsten Vildgaard, Studio bagged its first Michelin star within months of opening…
Copenhagen
Cosy, creaky, wood-panelled Café Halvvejen channels a fast-fading Copenhagen. The menu is unapologetically hearty, generous and cheap for this part of…
Nørrebro & Østerbro
Owned by powerhouse Italo-Scandi chef Christian Puglisi, Bæst remains hot years after its 2014 launch. Charcuterie, cheese and competent woodfired pizzas…
Copenhagen
Høst's phenomenal popularity is easy to understand: award-winning interiors and New Nordic food that's equally fabulous and filling. The set menu is…
Copenhagen
With a playful interior channelling the streets of Vietnam, casual, convivial District Tonkin peddles fresh, gut-filling bánh mì (Vietnamese baguettes),…
Copenhagen
Smart, split-level Rebel dishes out arresting, modern Danish grub without the fanfare. The dining space is relatively small, simple and unadorned, giving…
Nørrebro & Østerbro
Convivial Manfreds is the ideal local bistro, with passionate staffers, boutique natural wines and a regularly changing menu that favours organic produce …
Copenhagen
Some of the city's most famous chefs join the queue at Gasoline, a petrol station-turned-burger takeaway. The menu is refreshingly straightforward: four…
Copenhagen
Food market Torvehallerne KBH is an essential stop on the Copenhagen foodie trail. A delicious ode to the fresh, the tasty and the artisanal, the market's…
Copenhagen
Chic, monochromatic Geist is owned by celebrity chef Bo Bech, a man driven by experimentation. His long list of small plates pairs Nordic and non-Nordic…
Nørrebro & Østerbro
Finger-licking surf and turf is what you get at this rocking, unpretentious neighbourhood favourite, complete with kitsch vinyl tablecloths and a fun,…
Nørrebro & Østerbro
Established by prolific chef Christian Puglisi, Relæ was one of the first restaurants in town to offer superlative New Nordic cooking without all the…
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Copenhagen
Not all of Copenhagen's Michelin stars are inner-city dwellers. One of them calls Holte home, an unassuming outer suburb 19km north of the city centre…
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Copenhagen
Book ahead for lunch at Tårnet, owned by prolific restaurateur Rasmus Bo Bojesen and memorably set inside Christiansborg Slot's commanding tower. Lunch…
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Copenhagen
This harbourside street-food market is a veritable village of converted shipping containers, peddling sustainable bites from across the globe. Multiculti…
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Copenhagen
Get your contemporary smørrebrød fix at Aamanns, where open sandwiches are seasonal, artful and served on Aamanns' organic sourdough bread (arrive before…
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Copenhagen
There are some restaurants you could return to time and time again. Admiralgade 26 is one of them. An artful balance of vintage Danish furniture and…
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Copenhagen
Selma has taken the Copenhagen smørrebrød scene by storm with its innovative creations, with Danes happily baffled that a Swede (chef-owner Magnus…
Copenhagen
In a soaring, concrete-pillared warehouse, 108 offers a more casual, accessible take on New Nordic cuisine than its world-renowned sibling Noma. The…
Copenhagen
Gemyse pulls vegetables out of the wings and into the spotlight, using seasonal, organic produce from its own plot of land in Krogerup to create…
Copenhagen
Meaning 'barley' in old Norse, oak-lined Barr offers polished, produce-driven takes on old North Sea traditions. The small plates are a little hit and…
Nørrebro & Østerbro
Kiin Kiin serves clever, contemporary Thai. It's the only Thai restaurant in Europe to hold a Michelin star, and one of the few Michelin-starred…
Copenhagen
Slinky, sprawling, basement Llama channels New York with its cocktail-rattling barkeeps and dramatic black ceilings, the latter in sharp contrast to Llama…
Copenhagen
A proper Italian restaurant, with a northern Italian chef and mostly organic ingredients. While the fish is fresh and local, much of the produce comes…
Copenhagen
The edgy younger brother of Michelin-starred restaurant Formel B, Uformel (Informal) offers a casual take on New Nordic cuisine. Expect an ever-changing…
Nørrebro & Østerbro
A reformed workingmen's bar, neighbourly Fischer serves Italian-inspired soul food like grilled flatbread topped with tomato, goat's cheese, dates and…
Copenhagen
Set in a former industrial space, Amass offers an ever-changing New Nordic menu showcasing fresh local ingredients. Under the direction of chef Matt…
Nørrebro & Østerbro
Møller is a cosy and rustic all-day-breakfast haven with a focus on quality local ingredients. Eggs, meats, cheeses, breads and more are offered…
Copenhagen
Prolific restaurateurs Henrik Laszlo and Mikkel Egelund are behind this buzzing, semi-industrial space. A hybrid Italian bistro-bar, its small plates and…
Copenhagen
Sugar and spice and all things nice is what you get at this pocket-sized organic bakery, owned by the founding father of the New Nordic food movement,…
Copenhagen
Cellar restaurant 'Marrow & Bone' has been repeatedly awarded a Michelin Bib Gourmand in recognition of its value for money. Its New Nordic menu can be…
