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 Denmark
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…
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Central Jutland
Tucked away in a scenic, off-the-radar part of west Jutland, about halfway between Esbjerg (40km south) and Hvide Sande (36km north) is Henne Kirkeby, a…
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Bornholm
Book ahead to experience one of Denmark’s most exciting and innovative destination restaurants. The menu is a confident, creative celebration of Nordic…
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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Bornholm
Artisanal charcuterie Hallegaard is a darling of Danish locavores, and many of Copenhagen’s top chefs procure their meats from this bucolic farmhouse,…
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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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Central Jutland
A trail leads 1km from the mountaintop of Himmelbjerget down to the lakeshore where boats from Ry and Silkeborg dock. At the dock you’ll find Hotel Julsø,…
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Zealand
Using eclectic music, junk-shop furniture, mismatched crockery, old lamps, pot plants and fresh flowers to fine effect, this fabulously quirky American…
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Zealand
Suited-and-tied waiters usher discerning diners to white-clothed tables in this suave, thatch-roofed farmstead that was once home to Christian VII’s…
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Bornholm
You’ll find a fine selection of excellent smoked fare at the long counter here, including smørrebrød (Danish open sandwiches), mackerel, trout, salmon,…
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Central Jutland
For something special, make your way to this beautiful kro (inn), renowned throughout the country and a popular gourmet destination. Outside, it's all…
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Aarhus
A former garage at the back of the bus station now houses a buzzing street-food venue serving everything from pizza slices to bumper burgers, by way of…
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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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Bornholm
The perfect island combination: great coffee, handmade ice cream the locals queue for, picture-perfect rocky coastline out the windows, and beanbags on…
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Bornholm
While food elsewhere on the island went gangbusters, Rønne's food scene lagged – but the summer 2017 opening of this food hall in the town's north changed…
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Aarhus
Bookings are essential to experience this Michelin-starred restaurant's forested setting just south of the centre, and to savour the gastronomic wizardry…
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Aarhus
Social Foodies should be applauded for its ethos (it's involved in a number of socially minded programs in Africa), but it also receives loud local…
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Bornholm
Cake lovers, come hungry! This cute-as-a-button cafe lies about 1km west of Østermarie, and draws sweet tooths from all over the island with its…
