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Read MoreAdmiralgade 26
Just around the corner from Hotel Herman K and across the canal from Christiansborg, this unassuming spot offers truly memorable dishes. The décor is simple, and the space feels like a laidback coffee shop or the home of a local...
Photo by Danielle Siggerud, courtesy Andersen & MaillardRead MoreAndersen and Maillard
This charming pastry and coffee shop has a great vibe and tasty pastries, and is a local favorite. Though it is known for almond croissants, the hvedar (Danish wheat buns flecked with cardamom) are also delicious and addictive. Some pastries...
Read MoreAtelier September
The highly Instagrammable Atelier September is perfect for a shopping break while exploring Copenhagen’s trove of city-center boutiques. Though the menu changes regularly, you can count on finding the trademark avocado on rye toast alongside great coffee and simple, seasonal...
Read MoreBaest
Pizza probably isn’t at the top of anyone’s must-eat list in Copenhagen, but Baest should be included on any foodie itinerary—because it’s outstanding, and because at some point you will likely need a break from nouveau Nordic cuisine. Opened by...
Courtesy Ed GumuchianRead MoreBarabba
This sliver of a wine bar and restaurant is owned by the sommelier of 108 (a Noma-owned restaurant) and serves a robust wine list in addition to gourmet Italian fare like stuffed calamari, lasagnetta with duck salami and cannellini beans...
Photo by Abby Sandman, courtesy IndagareRead MoreBarr
Launched by a team of Noma alums in the former Noma space, Barr takes its inspiration from the countries that border the North Sea. The menu sees influences from Denmark, Norway, England, Belgium and Germany, with dishes such as hot...
Photo by Zane Kraujina, courtesy Bistro LupaRead MoreBistro Lupa
Bistro Lupa is a vegan dinner spot from the people behind the farm-to-table Restaurant Ark, with a Michelin Green Star for its sustainability.
Read MoreBrus
Set inside a renovated industrial factory, Brus is one of Copenhagen’s coolest brewpubs because the beer is brewed on site. At the chic and minimalist bar, visitors can sample a wide range of beers on tap, homemade tonics and craft...
Read MoreDemocratic Coffee Bar
The spacious café next to the Copenhagen Main Library serves excellent coffee plus pastries. There is plenty of seating, so it makes a great spot to spend a few hours chatting or working, or as a quick stop.
Read MoreDen Vandrette
A lovely option for a pre-dinner glass of wine and bite, the cellar bar Den Vandrette plays into Copenhagen’s fascination with natural, organic wine. French and Italian vintages are on offer along with small plates like charcuterie, olives and cheese....
Read MoreDragsholm Castle
An hour’s drive outside of Copenhagen with views of the sea, Dragsholm Castle is the oldest castle in Denmark with parts dating back to the 13th century.
Read MoreFIAT
A lively Italian restaurant just across from the Hotel d’Angleterre, FIAT (stands for Fondazione Italiana Alimentari Totale) serves lunch and dinner in a series of airy dining rooms. The menu offers typical Italian fare such as minestrone, carpaccio, pasta and...
Read MoreFiskebar
Fiskebar is located in Copenhagen’s Meatpacking District, which unlike its New York equivalent, still functions within its original purpose. Upon arrival, guests pull up to a full-on scene in a parking lot complete with oil drum fires and St-Tropez-style beach...
Read MoreGeranium
Another one of Copenhagen's heavy hitters, Geranium has three Michelin stars, but is slightly easier to get into than other restaurants. Chef Rasmus Koefed focuses on creative, terroir-led Scandinavian cuisine that he serves in the bright and cozy eighth-floor dining...
Photo by Fritz Buziek, courtesy Hart BageriRead MoreHart Bageri
This bakery is a must stop for Denmark’s famed cardamom buns.
Read MoreHija de Sanchez
Tacos might not be the first dish that comes to mind when picturing Copenhagen dining, but Hija de Sanchez's Rosio Sanchez breaks all barriers with her casual ode to Mexico in the heart of Vesterbro. Here, delicious tacos made with...
Read MoreItalo Disco
A local favorite in the Vesterbro neighborhood, Italo Disco turns out delicious Italian fare that manages to be both refined and comforting. There is a set menu each night that includes an assortment of antipasta (think roasted peppers with anchovy;...
Read MoreJohn’s Hot Dog Stand
Copenhagen is known for its culinary scene both high and low-end. This extends to a wide variety and quality of hot dogs. But for the best of the best, John’s is the place to go. The small stand is located...
Read MoreJuno the Bakery
Serving some of the city’s most delicious cardamom buns, this is a spot likely to have a line out the door—but the wait is worth it. Go earlier in the day as they tend to run out of some pastries.
Courtesy Marie Louise MunkegaardRead MoreKadeau
This Michelin-starred, rustic-chic Nordic restaurant serves specialties inspired by and purveyed from Bornholm, a rugged island in the Baltic Sea. The four and eight-course set menus emphasize imaginative cuisine and ingredients, such as Norwegian lobster with walnut and lavender; smoked...
Read MoreKoefoed
Located in a former coal cellar in the center of Copenhagen, Koefoed was first recommended to us by an Indagare member who learned about it from Danish friends and said of his dinner there, “one of the ten best meals...
Read MoreKokkeriet
Each of the seven courses at Michelin-starred Kokkeriet is as artfully plated as the last. In fact, no detail—from the soft leather chairs to the porcelain breadbaskets—goes unnoticed at the fine-dining restaurant. Opt for the wine pairings, as they are...
Read MoreKong Hans
Set inside the vaulted medieval basement of the oldest building in Copenhagen, the Michelin-starred Kong Hans serves an inventive, Nordic-inspired tasting menu. A flavorful selection of tasting courses arrives first to the table, followed by signature mains like Danish lobster,...
Read MoreLa Glace
The oldest and most famous pastry shop in Copenhagen, La Glace was founded in 1870 and is legendary for its cakes and cake art. Every Danish child remembers their first visit here and the whimsical cakes and marzipan items. Many...
Read MoreMother
A great spot for lunch or dinner with kids in town, Mother serves great wood-fired pizzas in a fun, relaxed atmosphere. The location in the Meatpacking District of Vesterbro makes this a convenient stop when exploring the cool, up-and-coming neighborhood....
Photo by Lina Anhoff, courtesy Tivoli Media BankRead MoreNimb Brasserie
An airy and contemporary space looking out over Tivoli Gardens, the main restaurant at Nimb Hotel serves upscale seasonal French cuisine, specializing in seafood. Tones are black, white and gray throughout the space, with mirror accents, tall windows, and plants...
The new Noma features a light color scheme and a sleek yet warm design. Courtesy Jason Loucas.Read MoreNoma
The new Noma is a culinary hot spot that remains one of the most difficult reservations in the world. Run by legendary chef René Redzepi, who has worked at such Michelin-starred establishments as El Bulli and the French Laundry in...
Read MoreNoma 2.0
The visionary chef René Redzpi celebrates local and seasonal ingredients in 20-course menus that focus on three seasons. Winter revolves entirely around regional fish; summer on vegetables and fall focuses on game. Each small course is a revelation with radical...
Read MoreOrangeriet Kongens Have
This restaurant in an historic glass building in the Royal Gardens is a great spot for a casual lunch, dinner or snack. At lunch the focus of the menu is open-faced sandwiches (smorrebrod), and at dinner, entrées include fried chicken,...
Courtesy Andrea PontoppidanRead MoreOstergro
Atop a former car auction house, Ostergo is a rooftop garden with a greenhouse, vegetable plots, beehives and an outdoor kitchen. Inside the greenhouse, guests can dine at the gourmet restaurant Spiseri, which serves a five-course menu of cuisine inspired...
Photos by Jonas Buhr, courtesy Restaurant PalægadeRead MorePalaegade
This is the place to try the best smorrebrod, open-faced sandwiches on dark bread, with traditional choices such as herring and roast beef with horseradish.
Read MoreRadio
Located in the same up-and-coming neighborhood as the restaurant Manfred’s, Radio feels like the urban interpretation of a country farmhouse. Perfect for a leisurely lunch or dinner, the restaurant does not have a menu—rather, waiters offer choices of the days freshest...
Read MoreRestaurant Pluto
With a welcoming atmosphere and accessible menu, Pluto is the ideal venue for a casual night out, serving dishes including macaroni gratin and duck spring rolls. Note: The outdoor area offers more spacious seating than the tables inside. Pluto's neighborhood...
Read MoreRuby
You will be hard-pressed to find any other tourists at this cool lounge, as the only hint that it’s anything other than a brownstone is the bouncer by its entrance. The miniature crystal chandelier in the downstairs foyer sets the...
Courtesy Jason LoucasRead MoreSanchez
Chef Rosio Sanchez, who served as the pastry chef for Noma, opened casual taco joint Hija de Sanchez to fill her personal need for Mexican food offerings in Copenhagen. The tiny outpost in the Meatpacking District was such a success,...
Read MoreSchonnemann
While in Copenhagen, Schonnemann is the must-visit restaurant for a Scandinavian meal. Only open for lunch, it’s an ideal stop between shopping and sightseeing. Most lunches here start with Schnapps and are followed by a herring dish, meat dish and...
Read MoreSticks ‘n Sushi
Now a popular chain in London, Sticks ‘n Sushi started in Denmark and is a local favorite. Before or after dining here, wander through the idyllic Potato Row neighborhood (Lily Collins owns a house here) with rows of terraced houses...
Read MoreTivoli Food Hall
Right outside the charming Tivoli amusement park and beneath the Nimb, the sleek Tivoli Food Hall offers a smorgasbord of gourmet food stalls that offer global snacks like sushi, tapas, pizzas and Danish smørrebrød.
Read MoreTorvehallerne
Torvehallerne is the fabulous food hall located within central Copenhagen and should be a must-stop on any visitor’s list. Outside, fresh produce stalls line the streets and within, a variety of shop fronts sell everything from coffee to sweets to...
Read MoreVed Stranden 10
This charming wine bar and shop is an excellent spot to discover new wines in a refined setting. There is no wine menu, rather, guests confer with the sommeliers who will explain the bottles they have available that day. Delectable...
Courtesy Henrik FreekRead MoreVeVe
Located in an old industrial warehouse in Copenhagen’s Osterbro neighboorhood, VeVe has made its mark on this food capital. Here, Chef Brendon Ross Walker’s passion for seasonally conscious cuisine stands out in its more raw and progressive form. With its beautifully sleek stone...
