Best Spots in Copenhagen for The Gourmet Explorers
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From the classic Noma and Geranium, to lesser-known spots worth adding to your trip.
★ 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.
★ 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.
★ 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.
★ 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.
★ 4.6 · 13,429 reviews
Wander through Reffen, Copenhagen's sprawling street food market, and see why it draws crowds all year. Sample dishes from stalls around the world, grab a local beer and settle in for the entertainment.
★ 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.
★ 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.
★ 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.
★ 4.5 · 1,965 reviews
Step into Restaurant Kronborg, the old-school Indre By restaurant famed for hearty Danish home cooking. Try open sandwiches like the salmon smørrebrød and ask the friendly staff about aquavit.
★ 4.2 · 3,023 reviews
Pull up a chair at Bæst, the Nørrebro pizzeria Copenhagen keeps talking about. Share soft-crust pizzas and ask the staff to match a wine to your order.
★ 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.
★ 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.
★ 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.
★ 4.5 · 6,890 reviews
Join the queue at Gasoline Grill, central Copenhagen's famous burger counter. Order a juicy, thick patty with fries and soak up the unusual, buzzing atmosphere.
★ 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.
★ 4.5 · 628 reviews
Discover Osteria 16, the Vesterbro Italian spot with a kitchen you can almost sit inside. Share raw tuna with herbs and other Italian plates alongside good wine in a warm, lively room.
★ 4.6 · 1,878 reviews
Discover La Banchina, the Copenhagen harbour spot where swimming and seafood share the same waterfront. Take a dip, then settle in with grilled fish, oysters and a drink beside the water.
★ 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.
★ 4.7 · 2,246 reviews
Settle into a lovingly styled café for breakfast or lunch. Order a coffee and enjoy the thoughtful atmosphere.
★ 4.7 · 1,698 reviews
Stop by Ø12 Coffee & Eatery, one of Indre By's best-rated breakfast cafes. Order the Ø12 plate or a Croque Monsieur with a flat white and enjoy the attentive, welcoming service.
★ 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.
★ 4.6 · 3,247 reviews
Pull up a seat at Folkehuset Absalon, the shared-table restaurant in Copenhagen's Vesterbro. Share a global dinner with strangers and perhaps catch a live event or board game night.
★ 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.
★ 4.6 · 911 reviews
Discover Told & Snaps, the small, panelled lunch room in Indre By. Work through classic smørrebrød with a glass of schnapps or a beer, then finish with the apple dessert.
★ 3.8 · 1,072 reviews
Join the queue at Atelier September, one of central Copenhagen's most talked-about breakfast cafés. Order the sourdough with avocado and omelette, pair it with a carefully made coffee, and soak up the easy atmosphere.
★ 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.
★ 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.
★ 4.6 · 1,605 reviews
Grab a quick bite at DØP, the organic sausage stand central Copenhagen swears by. Choose the classic dog with fried onions and pickles and eat it on the go.
★ 4.8 · 542 reviews
Start your morning with the Best of Danish Pastry Tasting Tour through Indre By's best bakeries. Taste layered dough, kringle and raspberry slices at five stops while your guide shares the stories behind each one.
★ 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.
Copenhagen · 🍽️ Food
Noma
3h30
Geranium
Alchemist
4h
Schønnemann
1h15
Reffen - Copenhagen Street Food
1h30
Kadeau
2h30
Aamanns 1921
2h
Høst
1h45
Restaurant Kronborg
Bæst
Copenhagen’s oldest and original food tour
Restaurant Jordnær
3h
Barr
Gasoline Grill
45 min
King Hans Cellar
Osteria 16
La Banchina
1h
formel B
Copenhagen · 🥐 Breakfast
Next Door Cafe
Ø12 Coffee & Eatery
Kødbyens Fiskebar
Folkehuset Absalon
Marchal
Told & Snaps
Atelier September
3-Hour Culinary Bike Tour
Marv & Ben
DØP - The Organic Sausage man
15 min
Best of Danish Pastry Tasting Tour
Restaurant Koan
