Best Spots in Copenhagen for The First-Class Explorers

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Discover Copenhagen’s 55 best First-Class Explorer spots for your trip

From the classic Noma and Geranium, to lesser-known spots worth adding to your trip.

Noma

★ 4.6 · 2,420 reviews

Experience Noma, René Redzepi's celebrated restaurant, where the menu follows the season. Settle in for a multi-course tasting dinner and watch a thoughtful, down-to-earth team at work in the kitchen.

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Geranium

★ 4.7 · 984 reviews

Step into Geranium, the eighth-floor tasting-menu restaurant in Østerbro. Work through carefully paced courses, pick a drink pairing from the menu letter, and take in the panoramic city views between dishes.

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Illums Bolighus

★ 4.4 · 3,035 reviews

Browse Scandinavian design in a flagship store for homeware and interiors. A stylish stop for couples and design lovers in Copenhagen.

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Schønnemann

★ 4.7 · 2,368 reviews

Discover Schønnemann, the Indre By lunch institution devoted to Danish open sandwiches. Share a few smørrebrød, from beef tartare to smoked eel, with a small glass of schnapps alongside.

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Alchemist

★ 4.8 · 820 reviews

Step into Alchemist, Copenhagen's immersive take on fine dining where the evening is as theatrical as the food. Spend around four hours moving through inventive, sensory courses, with a sommelier pairing if you want the full experience.

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Magasin du Nord

★ 4.2 · 17,449 reviews

Browse fashion, beauty and homeware in one of Scandinavia's oldest department stores. A convenient stop on a shopping day in the city centre.

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Kadeau

★ 4.7 · 532 reviews

Book a table at Kadeau, the intimate New Nordic restaurant in Indre By. Sit down for a long tasting menu of 16 to 18 courses, each plate carefully presented in a quiet, comfortable room.

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Aamanns 1921

★ 4.5 · 1,769 reviews

Discover Aamanns 1921, a Michelin-guide restaurant that has made smørrebrød a destination dish. Sit down to open-faced Danish sandwiches and seasonal plates in a polished room that suits a long lunch or an unhurried dinner.

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Royal Copenhagen

★ 4.6 · 591 reviews

Step into Royal Copenhagen, the historic Indre By flagship of Denmark's celebrated porcelain house. Admire current designs, wander up to the on-site museum of past collections, and learn how the china is made from the friendly staff.

🍽️Food$$$ · Expensive

Barr

★ 4.3 · 2,159 reviews

Discover Barr, the Indre By restaurant just across the bridge from Nyhavn. Cross through a garden-like approach and settle in for tartare, schnitzel and lamb frikadeller, finishing with a rhubarb pudding.

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Restaurant Jordnær

★ 4.8 · 304 reviews

Make the trip out to Restaurant Jordnær in Gentofte, a destination for serious food lovers. Settle in for a long tasting menu of top-notch ingredients served with unusually personal hospitality.

🍽️Food$$$ · Expensive

Høst

★ 4.6 · 4,583 reviews

Experience Høst, the Nordic restaurant in Indre By with its whitewashed walls and rustic wooden tables. Work through a multi-course menu of refined, creative plates in a cozy, relaxed room.

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Copenhagen’s oldest and original food tour

★ 4.9 · 608 reviews

Join Copenhagen's oldest and original food tour for a leisurely walk through the old city's flavours. Taste cheese, pastries, open sandwiches, hot dogs and sweets at eight stops while a local guide connects each bite to the city's history.

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King Hans Cellar

★ 4.7 · 335 reviews

Descend into King Hans Cellar, the Indre By restaurant that has been serving diners since 1976. Work through refined courses beneath Gothic arches, and sample pastries from the cellar bakery.

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HAY House

★ 4.4 · 1,002 reviews

Browse Danish furniture and home accessories in a stylish multi-floor showroom. A stop for design lovers who want a souvenir with style.

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Georg Jensen

★ 4.4 · 210 reviews

Admire classic Danish silver and jewellery in the brand's elegant Copenhagen store. A refined stop for design lovers and couples.

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formel B

★ 4.5 · 646 reviews

Step into formel B, the Frederiksberg C fine-dining address couples pick for a special evening. Work through a succession of beautifully plated dishes, each with its own textures and flavours, alongside a carefully chosen wine selection.

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Lidkoeb

★ 4.5 · 1,530 reviews

Discover Lidkoeb, a multi-level cocktail bar in Vesterbro that locals count among the city's cornerstones. Work your way up the floors, from cocktails and beer below to whisky at the top.

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ILLUM

★ 4.2 · 7,473 reviews

Shop designer labels across five floors and finish with a meal on the rooftop. A stylish stop for shoppers and couples in central Copenhagen.

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Marchal

★ 4.5 · 639 reviews

Treat yourself to Marchal, a refined French restaurant in the centre of Copenhagen. Work through a multi-course degustation of turbot, tenderloin and a showpiece caviar chocolate dessert in an elegant dining room.

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Marv & Ben

★ 4.7 · 2,130 reviews

Settle into Marv & Ben, an open-kitchen restaurant in Indre By serving a tasting menu of local Danish ingredients. Work through course after course, starting with the much-praised bread and butter, alongside organic wines.

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Kødbyens Fiskebar

★ 4.3 · 4,939 reviews

Head to Kødbyens Fiskebar, the industrial-style seafood restaurant in Vesterbro's old meat market. Share an oyster tasting and shrimp on toast over a glass of natural wine in a buzzing room.

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3-Hour Culinary Bike Tour

★ 4.7 · 358 reviews

Hop on the 3-Hour Culinary Bike Tour and let a local guide pedal you through central Copenhagen's food scene. Ride between six tasting stops, sampling hot dogs, fish cakes, open sandwiches, chocolate and pastries along the way.

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Restaurant Koan

★ 4.7 · 186 reviews

Discover Restaurant Koan, where Korean flavours meet Danish technique in København Ø. Sit back in an intimate room, watch the team work and enjoy dishes paired with Korean spirit-based drinks.

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Restaurant JATAK

★ 4.4 · 265 reviews

Book a table at Restaurant JATAK, the Nørrebro fine-dining room with a Michelin star and a calm Danish interior. Watch the open kitchen at work while you move through carefully presented courses with pairings.

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Sushi Anaba

★ 4.8 · 237 reviews

Discover Sushi Anaba, the Østerbro sushi address Copenhagen diners struggle to book. Enjoy carefully prepared sushi with attentive service and a view over the harbour as the light fades.

🍸Drinks$$$ · Expensive

Ruby

★ 4.5 · 2,218 reviews

Discover Ruby, a classy cocktail bar in central Indre By with deep sofas and a candlelit hush. Sip classic and inventive drinks while the bartenders talk you through their favourites.

🍽️Food$$$ · Expensive

Restaurant Palægade

★ 4.6 · 1,418 reviews

Discover Restaurant Palægade, an elegant Indre By address for modern Danish cooking. Share small, flavour-rich plates and expertly assembled open sandwiches over an unhurried lunch or dinner for two.

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Bistro Boheme

★ 4.5 · 861 reviews

Settle into Bistro Boheme, central Copenhagen's temple of the French classic. Order baked truffle soup, fresh oysters or a grilled steak in a refined room built for long dinners.

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Alouette

★ 4.7 · 483 reviews

Discover Alouette, a relaxed yet precise tasting-menu restaurant in Copenhagen. Move from the courtyard entrance to the dining room and on to the lounge, tasting dishes that pay tribute to the local region.

Best Spots in Copenhagen for The First-Class Explorers

Copenhagen · 🍽️ Food

Noma

3h30

★ 4.6 · 2,420

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Copenhagen · 🍽️ Food

Geranium

3h30

★ 4.7 · 984

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