Where to eat in Copenhagen

2,534 independent restaurants, bakeries and food spots in Copenhagen. Chains are left out.

Ranked with the travel guide's picks and well-known places first. Showing the top 40 of 2,534.

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EatRestaurantØsterbro
Geranium
Reopened in new surroundings by chef Rasmus Kofoed who won the 2011 Bocuse d'Or, and is one of the best chefs in the world. The restaurant got three Michelin stars in 2016. The restaurant is along with Noma at the forefront of the revolution in Nordic cuisine that is current waging on. Danish newspapers and guides all agree; if you want to sample local gourmet, this is a very good place to be seated.
Booking is essential · Set menu for 1048 kr, wines double the price · Wheelchair accessible
EatThai restaurantNørrebro
Kiin Kiin
Expensive, but takes Thai cuisine to a wholly different level, for which the restaurant was awarded its first Michellin Star in 2007. Book ahead on weekends as the restaurant fills up quickly.
Seatings from 16:30 to 19:30 · 8 dishes tasting menu 1150 DKK, 7 glass accompanying wine menu 950 DKK
EatVegetarian restaurantChristiania
Morgenstedet
Morgenstedet is a vegetarian eatery, and all the food here is made from organic and fresh vegetables from a Danish farm. Nice outdoor seating along benches in the garden, and nice rustic interiors inside. The service is can be really laid back, and the place is mostly self-service, but the open kitchen and talkative chefs make up for it.
Tue-Sun 12:00-21:00 · Mains from DKK 70 · Vegan options · Wi-Fi · Outdoor seating
EatGourmet restaurantIndre By
Kong Hans Kælder
Michelin starred French restaurant, open since 1976 and located in the oldest building in Copenhagen. The setting is amazing, with Gothic arches and a medieval atmosphere.
Mon-Sat 18:00-00:00 · Mains from 450 kr
EatVesterbro
Cafe Dyrehaven
This café has gotten some rave reviews, after converting a very traditional working class watering hole into a café. But respectful yet thorough renovation, has ensured this place has a rather unique atmosphere. Food is excellent, but the coffee and tea servings are not as good.
Tue-Sun 10:00-14:00 · Limited wheelchair access · Outdoor seating · Vegetarian options
EatGerman restaurantØsterbro
Hos Fischer
Is a good, low key, Italian trattoria style restaurant. The menu varies greatly but if you can get hold of the Risotto, it is a treat. Otherwise go for one of the excellent pasta dishes. The Wine is very reasonably priced (for Copenhagen), and the staff is informal, but still attentive.
Daily 11:00-00:00 · Mains starts around 100 kr · Outdoor seating · Wheelchair accessible · Vegan options
EatMexican restaurantFrederiksberg
La Fiesta Mexicana
Excellent Mexican food restaurant that lives up to American standards. Reservations strongly suggested.
Daily 17:00-01:00 · 3 -course menu: 179-199 kr · Takeaway · Outdoor seating · Vegetarian options
EatMediterranean restaurantIndre By
Riz Raz
All you can eat mediterranean inspired, vegetarian buffet for 185 kr (and 145 kr for lunch).
11:30-00:00 · Limited wheelchair access · Takeaway · Outdoor seating
EatØsterbro
Den Franske Cafe
The French Cafe
This café has outdoor tables by the lake under trees and coloured lanterns. The menu is mostly café classics like filled croissants, nachos, chilli con carne, pasta, burgers, but during the summer there is barbecue available until the late hours.
Mon-Fri 09:00-22:00, Sat Sun from 10:00 · From 98 kr · Limited wheelchair access · Outdoor seating · Vegetarian options
EatIndian restaurantNørrebro
Kates Joint
No, you don't get high here, but it is a cozy and intimate place, and a long time favorite of the locals, for its personality and good size portions of food from every corner of the planet.
17:30-22:30 · Cheapest dish is 85 kr · Limited wheelchair access · Vegan options
EatScandinavian restaurantChristianshavn
Ravelinen
Very traditional summer restaurant in townhouse from 1728, serving traditional Danish cuisine including smørrebrød, in either the beautiful building, or on an outdoor balcony with view over a canal.
Daily 11:30-00:00 · Lunch from 62 kr, mains from 142 kr · Limited wheelchair access · Outdoor seating
EatFish & chips restaurantChristianshavn
Reffen
Copenhagen Street Food
A range of splendid food stall options with outdoor and indoor seating, and a night club (Werkstatt) at night.
spring until the end of September or as long as the weather permits. · ca kr 100 for most dishes · Outdoor seating · Vegetarian options
EatBurmese restaurantVesterbro
Ban Gaw
Thai
To many locals, the best Thai place in the district, good food, descent interiors - complete with a large picture of the King and Queen.
12:00-00:00 · Mains from 90 kr · Takeaway
EatChristiania
Café Nemoland
This lovely place is part outdoor beer garden, part concert venue, part indoor café, with possibility to eat outside. Creative decoration, and the most varied crowd you are likely to see anywhere in Copenhagen.
09:00 - 21:00 (in summer until 22:00) · Limited wheelchair access
EatDanish restaurantIndre By
Café Petersborg
Dates back to the 17th century, and have traditional Danish open-faced sandwiches (smørrebrød). The Petersborg Lunch Plate is a good deal at
Mon-Fri 11:45-15:00 & 17:00-20:30, Sat 11:30-16:00 · 125 kr · Outdoor seating
EatFrench restaurantIndre By
La Galette
La Galette is a French style crèperie situated in the inner city of Copenhagen in a court yard surrounded by plants, and an old fence, friendly staff and an atmosphere that takes you somewhere else! Get a Galette or two in "amoureux" and don't miss the cider plus the dessert crêpe with crème de marrons and a dot of vanilla ice cream. Perfect for a quick lunch or a light dinner.
Mon-Sat 12:00-16:00, 17:30-22:00; Sun 16:00-22:00 · 30-110 kr depending on what galette you take · Wheelchair accessible
EatFrench restaurantØsterbro
Le Saint Jacques
Very French kitchen — brasserie style with white walls, candlelights, Russian icons and more religious symbols than your average church. With the quirky décor, good wines, and the style of the buildings on the square, it does not take much effort to imagine yourself in Paris when dining here.
Sun-Wed 11:00-00:00, Thu-Sat 11:00-02:00 · Mains from 180 kr · Outdoor seating
EatRestaurantFrederiksberg
Mielcke & Hurtigkarl
Experimental gourmet restaurant by one of Denmark's finest chefs, you pay for it too, but it is usually worth it.
Apr-Sep: Wed-Sun lunch and dinner, Oct-Dec: Thu-Sat dinner, Jan-Mar: closed · Menu 750 kr, wine menu 750 kr · Outdoor seating
EatRestaurantVesterbro
Restaurant Klubben
Danish
Cosy traditional Danish place, where people from all walks of life come and enjoy the relatively cheap food, with all the Danish classics on menu, in either the indoor restaurant, or in the place real attraction, the very attractive garden seating.
12:00-22:00 · Mains from 89 kr · Outdoor seating
EatIndian restaurantVesterbro
Al-diwan
Indian/Pakistani
One of the best of many Indian/Pakistani options in the district run by 4 brothers from Karachi, and one of the very few places where the courses have not been spiced down to fit the bland taste of the Danes.
17:00-23:00 · Mains from 90 Kr
EatArgentine restaurantChristianshavn
Asador Argentino
Argentine restaurant specializing in tasty charcoal-grilled Argentine steaks, served with good Argentine wine. Limited outdoor garden seating for summer days.
Daily 17:30-00:00 · Mains from 145 kr
EatJapanese restaurantVesterbro
Bento
Japanese
Good Japanese place, staffed with natives. Many locals will tell you they have the best sushi in town, but they also have Teriyaki, Gyoza and Tonkatsu handy if you are not into seafood. Also doubles as Japanese cocktail bar
Tue-Sat 11:00-14:00, 17:00-23:00 (kitchen closes at 22:00)
EatRestaurantFrederiksberg
Bjørnekælderen
A solid restaurant serving (slightly updated) Danish slow food made from the ground up, with fresh ingredients. And classic Smørrebrød (Ryebread sandwiches) for lunch. Small outdoor seating area and there is also seating in an indoor pavilion.
Mon-Sat 11:30-23:00, Sun 11:30-15:00 · 3-course dinner 425 kr with wine. Theatre menu 225 kr
EatØsterbro
Cafe Sundet
Located on the pier with a great view this place caters to sailors and passersby who just come to breathe in the harbor scene and ocean air. Kitchen is mainly Danish cuisine.
May-Sept: Mon-Fri 11:30-21:00 (Kitchen 17:30-21:00), Oct-Apr: Mon Wed 16:00-22:00 · Mains from 128 kr
EatScandinavian restaurantVesterbro
FAMO
Italian
Started by chef from one of Copenhagen's fanciest restaurants, this place goes in the opposite direction and offers an informal, cheaper and more laid back alternative, without sacrificing much in the terms of quality. Only offers one set menu every day, which in Catholic tradition on Fridays consists of seafood.
Daily 18:00-00:00 · 350 kr
EatFrederiksberg
Falernum
A good place to buy breakfast or lunch as it rather unusually opens at 08:00, and you can either opt for eating at the long tables, or ask to take away - the freshly baked bread is yummy. In the evening it turns into a rather nice wine bar, with a good an extensive menu.
Mon-Wed 08:00-00:00, Thu Fri 08:00-02:00, Sat 10:00-02:00, Sun 10:00-23:00
EatScandinavian restaurantFrederiksberg
Formel B
Top-notch French-inspired cuisine using classic, often forgotten, Danish ingredients. It is so tasty that it has earned this place a Michelin star. Staff is highly professional, but if you are not into that, it may all feel a bit impersonal. Reservation necessary.
Daily 18:00-01:00 (kitchen closes 22:00) · Set menu 850 kr, wine menu 850 kr · Wi-Fi
EatRestaurantØsterbro
Gro Spiseri
Guests sit close at the long table in the small greenhouse on rooftop farm, so you will get to know some of the locals. The food is based on Østergros own organic production and matched with natural wines. The staff will be happy to discuss the food, Østergro, rooftop farming, community supported agriculture, etc. There is only one menu, but you can request vegan, vegetarian, etc.
Thu-Mon. There are two sittings: 17:30 and 20:30. Book well in advance. · 6-course menu, 500 kr
EatScandinavian restaurantNorthern suburbs
Hellerup Sejlklub
This is the restaurant in Hellerup Sailing Club. But non-members are welcome (although some tables are reservered for club member). You get excellent food at reasonable prices and in the summer you can enjoy the spectacular view over Øresund from the rooftop terrace.
Apr 1-Oct 9 12:00-15:00, 17:30-21:30; 12:00-15:00 in the winter. · 100 kr
EatSeafood restaurantIndre By
Krogs Fiskerestaurant
Historical seafood restaurant open since 1920. The restaurant environs are a taste of classical Copenhagen and can make you feel like you stepped back in time. Food is high quality, with fresh fish from Danish waters.
Mon-Fri 18:00-22:30 · Menus 750-1000 kr
EatFrench restaurantVesterbro
Les trois cochons
French
Cosy, smoke-free place that serves most food in pots, pans, and jars. At least two persons must share the main course, everyone at the table get the same starters and desserts.
Mo-Sa 12:00-14:30,17:30-24:00; Su 17:30-24:00 · Three-course menus for 295 kr, a bottle of wine from 200 kr. Very popular so you need a reservation
EatFrench restaurantØsterbro
Romarin
Good, though not outstanding, food at reasonable prices from the Italian and French kitchens, is made even more tolerable by the fact that you can freely bring your own wine and beer to enjoy with your food. Staff is relaxed in both the best and worst way, readily engaging in a hearty chat, but not terribly efficient.
Mon-Thu 17:00-23:00, Fri Sat 17:00-23:30 · Main: 170 kr, 3 courses 240 kr
EatRestaurantNorthern suburbs
Sankt Peder
Very traditional Danish lunch restaurant (smørrebrød), but they are open all day. Can be busy so reservations are recommended, but usually they will find you a seat soon anyways. Good place to have drink too. And in the summer you can sit outside.
Mon-Sat 11:30-21:00; 11:30-21:00
EatScandinavian restaurantØsterbro
Silo
Elegant food with a spectacular view over Copenhagen and the harbour. Do not miss the upstairs deck (18. floor), you can bring a drink from the cocktail bar up there. Or just visit Silo for a drink and the view
Thu-Sat noon-23:00, Sun 10:00-15:30 · 450 kr three course evening menu.
EatBakeryIndre By
Skt. Peders Bageri
Located in the wallet-friendly Latinekvarteret (The Latin Quarter), Skt. Peder's has a special every day and 10 kr take-away coffee. Don't worry about knowing the names for anything (none are posted anyway), the clerks are friendly and used to English-speaking customers.
Mon-Fri 07:00-17:30, Sat 07:00-16:00 · 10-20 kr
EatRestaurantChristiania
Spiseloppen
A nice restaurant where the menu changes daily, and according to what fresh foods are available during the different seasons. There is always a fish and a vegetarian dish on the menu, and the ethnic mix in the kitchen usually ensures an amazing variety throughout the week.
Tue-Sun 17:00-22:00 · Mains from DKK 165
EatSeafood restaurantChristianshavn
Viva
Unique dining on an old ship docked in the harbor, stylishly propped up to be a restaurant, with indoor and outdoor seating. Perfect for a romantic evening in the summer (open year round).
Mon-Sat 17:00-22:00, Sun 17:30-21:00 · Mains from 165 kr
EatIce cream shopNorthern suburbs
Lydolph's Isbar
This is probably the most well-known ice cream store in this district. It is located near Øresund and often attract long queues in the summertime. They are known for their large ice creams including the Lydolpher which is the largest of them. On the first day in the season they give away free soft ice.
Open from March to September
EatBakeryIndre By
Conditori La Glace
Has been serving cakes, ice cream and hot chocolate since 1870, Their specialty is the Sports Cake.
Mon-Fri 08:30-17:30, Sat 09:00-17:00 · Pieces from 42 kr
EatGreek restaurantVesterbro
Cyprus
Greek
This cafe is in the Fisketorvet shopping centre, with all the impersonal quirks that entails, but the cheap buffet is good if you get a Mediterranean crave from the Copencabana beach located just in front of the shopping center.
11:00-22:00 · Buffet: 79 kr day, 119 kr evening

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