
Copenhagen
The Best Fine Dining in Copenhagen
In this guide, we'll walk you through the top fine dining restaurants in Copenhagen, recommended by industry experts.
If you're searching for the best fine dining in Copenhagen, you've come to the right place. Copenhagen is not just the capital of Denmark; it's the birthplace of the New Nordic Cuisine, offering some of the most remarkable dining experiences in the world. From establishments that have become culinary landmarks to affordable fine dining restaurants that offer exceptional value, Copenhagen fine dining offers a range of options that are nothing short of extraordinary, such as Noma, Geranium, and Alchemist. But you don't have to take just our word for it; our recommendations come from World of Mouth experts, including the likes of Rasmus Palsgård, Katrine Klinken, and Jan Restorff. So sit back, read on, and prepare to elevate your dining experience in Copenhagen to a whole new level.
Noma in Copenhagen is known for its innovative take on foraged and seasonal ingredients, which helped launch the New Nordic cuisine. Guests often mention a welcoming atmosphere and meticulous service that feels both relaxed and attentive. Noma remains a highly regarded destination among those who value creativity and exploration in dining.
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Nordic food pioneers Noma is simply the place to go if you want to experience cutting edge Nordic fine dining. No place in Scandinavia is close to doing the research that Noma puts into every piece of produce and serving. Spectacular in any sense.
Geranium is a restaurant in Copenhagen that earned the top spot on the World’s 50 Best list in 2022. It’s on the eighth floor, with large windows overlooking a park and the city’s skyline for a bright, inviting atmosphere. Led by Chef Rasmus Kofoed, the restaurant highlights local, seasonal ingredients and a welcoming service style.
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A simply outstanding restaurant; the kind for which superlatives were invented. Beautiful food, elegant dining room with warm professional service, with excellent juice and wine pairing. Some of the best dishes I’ve ever had back to back. I would come here again with my wife, my parents, my friends — anyone willing to sit with me for 20 courses.
Alchemist offers a holistic dining experience by chef Rasmus Munk in Copenhagen, blending art, science, and storytelling. Sustainability and creativity are woven into every aspect, encouraging reflection on larger global issues. It’s an immersive and thoughtfully crafted setting that goes beyond an ordinary restaurant visit.
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A mind blowing experienceChef Rasmus Munk is combining food, science and art to create a spectacular five hour experience, Alchemist puts you in an unforgettable roller coaster of delicousness and at the same time creates awareness of sustainability and injustice in the world - where you have to use all your sence. Very impressive!
JATAK is a welcoming spot in Copenhagen that highlights Chef Jonathan Tam’s personal touch, drawing on his Chinese roots and local Nordic ingredients. The dining room feels relaxed yet thoughtfully put together, and the staff is both friendly and knowledgeable. The menu evolves with the seasons, keeping the experience fresh and memorable every time you visit.
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A wonderfully composed meal. Thoughtfulcombinations. The perfect pacing and amount of food. Dazzling flavors. Based on one meal, Jatak is in our top three alongside Noma and Kadeau.
Kadeau is a small, cozy restaurant in Copenhagen that focuses on produce-driven Danish cooking, highlighting fresh ingredients from Bornholm. The friendly staff and inviting atmosphere make it a welcoming place to enjoy local flavors without feeling overly formal.
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The best of BornholmFew restaurants are terroir-driven like Kadeau, which is all about highlighting the abundance of vegetables, fruits and herbs coming from Bornholm. Elegant and refined and always exploring.
Sushi Anaba in Copenhagen highlights Scandinavian seafood through the Edomae style, a traditional Tokyo method of preparing sushi. Led by chef Mads Battefeld, it relies on sustainable ingredients and careful attention to detail for an intimate dining experience. This blend of local sourcing and classic techniques gives the restaurant a welcoming, thoughtfully crafted feel.
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Worldclass Sushi featuring raw ingredients from the Scandinavian region.Respecting edomae sushi but with chef Mads Battefeld's own style. Intimate setting at the counter getting to see the sushi being crafted in front of you.
Alouette is a Michelin-starred spot in Copenhagen that offers a refined dining experience in an unexpected, urban setting. Past a graffiti-adorned entrance and up a service elevator, you’ll find a chic but welcoming space where the team focuses on carefully sourced regional produce. It’s a relaxed yet precise approach to fine dining that feels both unique and inviting.
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A hidden oasis in CopenhagenThrough graffiti-adorned concrete walls, up a rusty service elevator, down a hallway where rock music and the scent of marijuana seep from band practice rooms is a hidden oasis. Restaurant Alouette has a Michelin star, but is situated in the unlikeliest of places. A beautiful juxtaposition of grunge and luxury. The five-course tasting menu is quick and punchy (and very reasonably priced), unlike other more drawn-out dining experiences. Highlights include the pain au lait with apple and bacon butter and the turbot drenched in chicken sauce.
Goldfinch is a modern Cantonese restaurant in Copenhagen, led by a chef who formerly worked at Geranium. They focus on ethically sourced Chinese cuisine in a comfortable, relaxed setting. Dishes are designed for sharing, making it an inviting spot to gather with friends or family.
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Cantonese inspired food, generous portions, relaxed high end diningAll the dishes that were laid out in front of us were great. Straightforward and tasty food with a great balance of flavours and perfect for washing down with some Tsing tao.Doesn't happen often but managed to over order but luckily I have some char siu pork neck in my jacket pocket for a late night snack or a delicious breakfast. Good music, great lighting and friendly service, will go again and bring some friends so we can have the whole menu.
Admiralgade 26 is a relaxed restaurant in the heart of Copenhagen that emphasizes quality ingredients and thoughtful cooking. It’s closely linked to the nearby wine bar Ved Stranden 10, offering a casual way to explore interesting wines. On Saturdays, they serve a Japanese-style breakfast for those looking to try something different.
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On Saturday you can enjoy ”Chushoku”, a Japanese lunch or brunch in restaurant Admiralgade 26 in center of Copenhagen. It is always a tasty meal, beautiful and at the same time satiated for hours.The meal is a traditional Japanese set serving as expressed at the homepage – a meal with cravings and inner peace.All the food is made from good ingredients. A menus Can be: Rice with salmon roe, poached egg with roasted sesame, raw Japanese amberjack or hamashi farmed in Denmark, miso mushroom soup, fennel and corn with tasty toppings/dressing, red shiso leaves with sticky rice, small tart with carrot cream and seasonal tomatoes with a creamy tofu. All in all modern style servering with a lot of Japanese flavors. All enjoyed with hojicha, the roasted green tea and a nice sekt Niederösterreich in Austria.
Esmée is a relaxed spot near Kongens Nytorv in Copenhagen, blending French brasserie style with Nordic touches. The focus is on fresh, straightforward cooking, with an emphasis on seafood and a well-rounded wine list. Its central location and friendly feel make it a welcoming place for a laid-back meal at any time.
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Super casual french nordic brasserie and light bites in the heart of CPHLots of great nibbles like comt and jamon sandwiches, truffled gougeres, grilled turbot and monkfish tail- really simple, well executed, bursting with freshness and flavour. A really great light lunch with a bottle of good wine.
Marchal is a Michelin-awarded restaurant at the historic Hotel d’Angleterre in Copenhagen. Its menu is rooted in classic French traditions, combined with modern Nordic influences. The calm, elegant setting makes it an inviting place to enjoy a thoughtful and tasteful dining experience.
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Headchef Jakob de Neergaard is back. Classic and it's all about taste.One of my favorites in Copenhagen. Open 7 days a week.Caviar, sole, lobster, pigeon, truffle, canette a la presse etc.Hotel d’Angleterre is the most famous hotel in Denmark.
Salon serves classic Danish-French fare in a relaxed yet refined setting in Copenhagen. The atmosphere is lively, with a balance of comforting flavors and a touch of elegance. Guests can drop by for a snack at the bar or settle in for a multi-course meal without feeling out of place.
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French classics with a modern touchExpect luxurious produce like turbot, lobster and monkfish in abundance when entering the beautiful dining room of Salon. Dishes like the "Dolphin" and the "Whale" er must-tries when visiting this institution in Copenhagen with a strong focus on seafood.
Almanak is tucked inside a striking atrium near the Danish Opera, offering sweeping views of Copenhagen’s inner city. The atmosphere is relaxed and modern, making it an inviting spot to sit back and enjoy the setting. A friendly staff and a playful kitchen approach round out the mid-range dining experience.
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New and fresh Danish cuisine with stunning viewsAbsolutely delicious smørrebrød and a la carte dishes. A chance to get inside the Danish Opera and lean back in stunning surroundings and be pampered by great service with or without a ticket to a show.
Kappo Ando is a relaxed spot in Copenhagen where a sake sommelier and two chefs team up to put a fresh spin on Japanese-inspired cooking. You can watch dishes come to life over a fiery grill, creating a casual and inviting atmosphere. The focus on quality ingredients and thoughtful pairings makes it an easy place to drop by and enjoy.
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Delicious Japanese Food and SakeKappo Ando serves very good Japanese food and sake. We only have few ones at this level in Copenhagen and it is like in Japan and with local Danish fish and vegetables. An eatery with good lively atmosphere and where you want to come back to again and again. Here are some examples: Great tasty fresh and beautiful sashimi with kombu & wasabi and so tasty. Trout along with miso, asparagus and morels. Crisp monkfish karaage … good cabbage with fresh sesame oil, tsukemono of daikon, spicy sheep curry the Portugese way. Very nice “beak to tail” yakitori with lots of cuts from chicken on sticks and made on a robata grill and fire and wonderful mochi with strawberries.The place is run in collaboration between the sake sommelier Henrik Ando Levinsen who is serving a lot of different and wonderful types of Japanese sake. His wife Akiko Ando Levinsen is the head chef and the friend Mads Battefeld from Sushi Anaba is somehow part of it all.
Restaurant Koan in Copenhagen merges Korean-inspired ideas with Scandinavian influences, reflecting the personal background of chef Kristian Baumann. The warm, wood-filled setting has a calm, inviting feel, making it an appealing spot for those who appreciate thoughtful cooking.
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Koan is a harmonious blend of the chef’s personal rediscovery and inspirations from Korean street food, barbecue, and sacred monasteries, from the intricately pleated mandu and zesty sorbet of Swedish kiwi touched with wasabi to the gamasot-influenced pot brimming with three rice variants, each adding its unique texture and fragrance, and the pristine kohlrabi kimchi.Witnessing chef Baumann, unrestrained and fervently engaged, is a joy. He's profoundly influenced by his homeland sojourns and the very essence of freedom, weaving the delicate balance of Korean sweet, tart, umami nuances and the country's sublime aesthetics into each meal.
Tèrra is a small restaurant in Copenhagen that creates playful, balanced dishes using top-quality, local, and seasonal ingredients. With an open kitchen and a zero-waste focus, it offers an intimate, welcoming atmosphere where you can see the dedication that goes into every plate.
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Soulful experience with perfectly balanced dishes Perfect journey among flavours, local ingrediits and innovation..the chef cooks while the service in the dining room sets a perfect rhythm.Local ingredits with an open minded vision brigns on your table what is one of the best gastronomic pictures in Copenaghen
Høst is a Nordic restaurant in a classic Copenhagen building that combines rustic and modern design. It has won international awards for its stylish interior and focuses on using local, seasonal ingredients. The relaxed setting and emphasis on Scandinavian flavors make it an inviting place to enjoy a thoughtful meal.
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Delicious food and great settingDelicious menu at Høst. The atmosphere is great and the surprise dishes are a plus. The higglight was the mussel soup with thyme which was oht of this world!
Located in the heart of Copenhagen, Restaurant Møntergade offers a refined take on Danish cuisine alongside a well-rounded wine list. The team takes pride in preserving and updating local culinary traditions, creating a warm, laid-back atmosphere. Guests can look forward to a thoughtful dining experience grounded in classic techniques.
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Classic smørrebrød, Danish culinary traditions and a slamming wine listThe reason things become classics - the absolute fine tuning of Danish culinary traditions and a slamming wine list. The team oozes pride in what they do and enjoys both the roles of keeping and developing tradition but also hosting their guests as in their own homes. Expensive and worth it.
ARK is known as one of the first entirely plant-based fine dining spots in Copenhagen. The atmosphere feels warm, and the menu is carefully put together to highlight creative flavors. They also offer cocktails and mocktails that complement the overall experience.
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