Copenhagen is the capital of Denmark. It has a lot of history, culture, and life. People are always drawn to the city by its beautiful museums, palaces from the Middle Ages, arcades, and busy streets. But if you go to the capital, we don’t think you should ignore your inner foodie and not try some of the best food in the world. There are a lot of restaurants in Copenhagen that serve a wide range of foods, from world-class Italian and Mexican to Continental and Chinese. Copenhagen has not only one of the best restaurants in the world but also one of the most interesting food scenes. The restaurants in the city are full of life. They use organic ingredients and creative gastronomy in beautiful settings, honoring tradition while pushing the limits of food..
1. Selma
The Michelin guide made history when it gave Selma a Bib Gourmand for “exceptionally good food at reasonable prices.” It was the first smrrebrd place to get the award, and a Swedish chef was the one who took the traditional Danish lunch to the next level. Nationalists were upset, but people who like open sandwiches were happy. Selma gives the classic a modern twist by using creative toppings like elderflower herring with crème Fraiche and buckwheat.
2. Noma
In many respects, Copenhagen’s Noma restaurant stands out. There is a lot of variety in the menu at this restaurant, which changes frequently. The restaurant highlights the vegetable season in the spring and summer, the game and forest season from October to December, and the seafood season in the winter. When the menu is updated, it reflects these alterations. In addition, customers at Noma in Copenhagen can take a tour of the restaurant’s kitchen. The public is welcome to observe the chefs at work, as well as the recipes and procedures they use.
3. Nose2tail
Nose2tail touted as “Copenhagen’s first sustainable gastropub,” is a unique eating option for eco-conscious travelers. The restaurant’s philosophy is to obtain ingredients and meats from local farms and to utilize every part of the animal to reduce food waste. In the restaurant’s cozy, candle-lit basement, guests can enjoy delicious eco-versions of pub classics such as organic free-range pulled pork, organic burgers made from free-range beef and served with pickled cucumber, sweet onions, mayonnaise, and organic cheese, and organic free-range deviled eggs. The establishment also provides a variety of excellent Danish beers.
4. Sollerod Kro
When you enter Sollerod Kro, the first thing that will come to mind is the restaurant’s traditional interior design and menu, as well as its contemporary atmosphere and unparalleled hospitality. Sollerod Kro is regarded as both a local favorite and a popular destination for visitors to Copenhagen due to the restaurant’s long history and reputation for excellence. It is housed in a historic inn that dates back to 1677, which contributes to its breathtaking appearance. Since it first opened its doors, Sollerod Kro has been winning over customers with its extensive food menu, which features everything from traditional Danish cuisine to seafood platters.
5. Restuarant Alouette
Alouettes are absolutely off the beaten path, housed in an unpretentious structure in the less-visited Islands Brygge waterfront district. The Copenhagen newcomer is hidden behind a carved wooden door in a bright, sunny area. The menu, which is mainly reliant on small producers and farmers, changes every one to two weeks based on when ingredients are at their peak. Although the ingredients are local, the chef prepares the food in an American style.
6. The Sixteen Twelve
This Nrrebro cutie was named after a funk song, which turned out to be a good choice. Its “next-level brunch” menu has a lot of fermented ingredients, like the house-fermented hot sauce on the smashed avocado, the homemade apple cider vinegar and miso hollandaise on the eggs benedict, and the probiotic coconut yogurt. It’s a good place to refuel after browsing the shops and boutiques on the cobblestoned Jaegersborggade. Some say it’s the best brunch spot in town.
7. Amass
Harbor ferries are the greatest way to get to Refshaleen, Amass’s post-industrial peninsula. Plan ahead of time. Matt Orlando’s exquisite café, with its graffiti-covered walls and former Noma chef Matt Orlando at the helm, is all about sustainability. Menu items like chewy beetroots with walnut pulp custard and salted blackberries are made using seasonal ingredients acquired from Amass’s kitchen garden, while the kitchen’s zero-waste approach helps it devise inventive dishes like beetroots with walnut pulp custard. atop of
8. Bæst
Inside Baest’s slick brick-and-tiled space in Nrrebro, chefs slide freshly made pizzas into the wood-fired oven, bartenders shake up cocktails, and groups of friends chat while eating casual Italian food. The dishes might look easy, but they take a lot of skill to make. The vegetables come from a farm near the restaurant. The pizza dough is made with local flour and left to rise before it is baked. The mozzarella and gelato are both made on the farm from happy cows. When you’ve had enough Nordic food, this is a nice change.
9. Host
Previous recipients of the Restaurant & Bar Design Award for Best Restaurant and Best European Restaurant include Host. The interior of Host is breathtaking, oozing an aesthetic of repurposed wood. This raw and rustic aesthetic is carried over to the menu, which focuses on inventive and contemporary Nordic food. Their menu features rare ribeye with pickled trumpet and fried beech mushrooms, wild watercress, and warm Karl Johan mayonnaise, and Norwegian lobster with sea buckthorn, juniper cream, roasted hazelnuts, and browned butter.
10. Manfreds
Manfreds is perhaps one of the few restaurants in Copenhagen that sells wholesome organic food. This is a small, friendly, and intimate restaurant that is usually full, so you may have to share a table. Manfreds, with its decent service and ambiance, is tastefully done up to radiate old charm and is ideal for a leisurely supper with friends and family.
11. Harry’s Place
For years, Danes who were hungry would eat a simple hotdog. Even though you can still see plse vans around town, the best place to get the real deal is at the bar at Harry’s Place. It opened in 1965 in a cabin in Nrrebro, and even though there has been a culinary revolution in Copenhagen, it is still as popular as ever. Order a Brge, which is a thick, juicy sausage, and a bottle of chocolate milk to feel like a local.
12. Iluka
It’s hard to miss Iluka, a new fish restaurant in Copenhagen that’s hidden behind a charcoal door. Beau Clugston, an Australian-born chef, opened this ocean-themed restaurant in Copenhagen, a city that, unexpectedly, lacks seafood-focused restaurants. You’re in for a treat if you’re a fan of sea urchins, caviar, or oysters. In particular, the Faroe Islands Sea Urchin with Buttered Grilled Sourdough was one of the most memorable dishes. It’s a simple design, but it’s a great one.
13. NihaoYAO
From Surinamese peanut soup to Ethiopian injera, global food is all the rage in Copenhagen right now. But our favorite place is this Taiwanese restaurant with only 16 seats that is run by a family. Almost everything is made from scratch. Popular dishes include pillow-soft pork belly bao (also called “Taiwanese hamburgers”) and classic “potstickers,” which are steamed on the inside and crispy on the outside. If you’re lucky, owner Lishiang will have made two bao that isn’t on the menu. One will be filled with minced pork, and the other will be filled with red bean paste.
14. Kødbyens Fiske Bar
Kdbyens Fiske bar, located in Copenhagen’s former butcher hall, contrasts with the area’s past with its inspired attention to seafood. The restaurant’s daily menu is determined by the catch of the day. The menu includes Norwegian king crab, blue mussels from Limfjorden boiled in apple cider, and Scottish razor clam with malt bread, fennel, and hazelnuts. The restaurant provides a variety of dining options, including bar snacks, informal dining in the lounge, complete meals in the restaurant, and al fresco dining on sunny days. The centerpiece fish tank has become an emblem of Kdbyens Fiskebar’s interior, which emits a pleasant ambiance.
15. Era Ora
If you want to eat at one of Copenhagen’s most famous Michelin-starred restaurants, Era Ora, don’t wait any longer. It is not only one of the most stylish places to eat in the city but also has a wine list that blows everyone away. The restaurant has an elegant setting, simple decor, and a large garden for a luxurious meal.
16. Kinn Kinn
Kinn Kinn is a Michelin-starred restaurant devoted to pushing the frontiers of Thai cuisine. These meals re-examine the traditions of Thai cuisine by blending classic recipes with contemporary techniques. The little plates offered are intended to represent a gourmet tour throughout Thailand. The most popular meals are fried fish with tamarind and lemongrass and lab Isaan salad with mint duck and a spicy marinade. Curry sorbet has also been added to the menu, transforming traditional Thai dishes into new treats. The restaurant is comprised of three eating areas: a candle-lit wine cellar, a classy lounge, and the main dining area, all of which are adorned with outstanding work by Thai designers.
17. Restaurant Krebsegaarden
Restaurant Krebsegaarden, located inside Gallery Krebsen, is one of Copenhagen’s coolest eateries. This interesting restaurant, which is decorated according to the theme of the current art gallery exhibition, takes gourmet dining to a whole new level. The culinary menu changes frequently and is inspired by the artist’s selections and the exhibition’s subject. This restaurant pampers all foodies with traditional Scandinavian delicacies on the menu, and the service and warmth are unrivalled.
18. Geranium
Geranium is Copenhagen’s first and only three Michelin-star restaurant. It is located in sterbro, in a sleek dining room with round tables covered in stiff white tablecloths. It almost has as many awards as dishes on the tasting menu (around 17). A meal here is a parade of plates that are all clean. The menu changes with the seasons or whenever the well-known chef Rasmus Kofoed gets an idea from a new ingredient. No matter what, diners can expect creative dishes made with sustainable, local ingredients.
19. Kokkeriet
With head chef David Johansen at the helm, Kokkeriet is an elegant restaurant committed to sophistication in both its ambiance and cuisine. The restaurant is housed in a magnificent structure of historic architecture, and its interior is furnished with designer pieces. Johansen’s cuisine philosophy, which focuses on reimagining and reconstructing traditional Danish recipes, aims to invoke memories while also being unexpected. This can be seen in meals such as “Grandma’s Pickled Pumpkin” with fruit and kernels, smoked eel, horseradish, and akvavit.
20. John’s Hotdog Deli
The cheap and simple John’s Hotdog Deli is a dining institution. It is in the rough Meatpacking district. Here, you won’t find any fancy new Nordic plates. You’ll find just the opposite. Don’t let the simple decor fool you; the food here is out of this world good, and all of the ingredients are high-quality. The menu changes often, but you can expect a good selection of gourmet hot dogs and a “build your own” option where you can choose everything from the bun to the sausage to the toppings. A great place for foodies who know what they want but don’t want to deal with yet another tasting menu.
