The Best Restaurants in Copenhagen

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

Pizzeria with sourdough base and making their own charcuterie and cheeses.This place is famous for its pizzas, recognized as one of the best in the world (according to their website). They produce their own charcuterie and cheese on the floor above the restaurant and the pizza base is made with sourdough and baked at 450 C.We ordered two pizzas:* Tomato passata, BÆST ’nduja, smoked BÆST Mozzarella, spring onions, oregano.* Chanterelles, BÆST Goat Cheese, parsley puree, parsley.We definitely would rank this pizza amongst the best we’ve had, super nice sourdough and the ingredients on top were very good as well, and a perfect temperature and texture.

Cardamom bun utopia and one of Copenhagen’s most popular bakeries.

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.

A creative, casual Korean restaurant with an unconventional menu. Juju’s reimagined classic dishes speak with a Korean accent but in a familiar tone that’s still recognisable to people perhaps less confident with Korean food. The chilli cucumber, nori vinegar fries and the chilled green tea noodles are must orders.

Extremely tasty food at the former location of Noma.Barr serves extremely tasty food at the former location of Noma. I usually leave the place having eaten a bit too much, as the food is delicious and quite rich, served in big portions. The chef, Thorsten Schmidt, is doing very creative dishes but also finding inspiration from Denmark and the Nordic region. I used to be in the Danish culinary team with Torsten, who is a very clever chef and a warm person.

Probably my favourite restaurant in Copenhagen. The flavours are new, refreshing and fantastic. Sanchez is probably my favourite restaurant in Copenhagen. I’m no expert on Mexican cuisine, so whenever I have Mexican food I feel that the flavours are new, refreshing and fantastic. And I think that Rosio Sanchez and her team have really succeeded in making something authentically unique. It’s very much their own flavours and Sanchez gives great variation to the Copenhagen restaurant scene with all the Nordic stuff. And I love their Michelada drink - it's my favourite.

Seafood heaven in the Meatpacking District of Copenhagen.Laid back, industrial space turning out wonderful fish and seafood with a real lightness of touch. They cook the kind of fish and chips that make Brits like me blush and also serve a great German kombucha called Bouche that is a perfect alcohol-free alternative to a natural sparkling wine. Great for a long lunch. I love the place.

Approachable yet expertly handled Danish Seafood restaurant, by Beau Clugston.You dont have to go far to find someone who worked at Noma these days… but Beau Clugston is genuine alumni, having been head chef for years. He has now gone out on his own with this elegant yet comfortable seafood restaurant. The quality is second to none but with the fuss you often find in modern high end dining.Deliciousness reigns supreme on the a la carte or tasting menus… a showcase of local delicacies.Oysters; Cold cut octopus & raw mussels with herbs; seafood tartare with nori; soft shell crab; sea snails; mackerel; langoustine, all really speak for the region. Produce is top shelf throughout. The floor is upbeat and the drinks suitably scrumptious. This needs to be on your copeenhagen list!Pro tip is a few beers at Cafe Malmo down the road after!

Italian restaurant with natural wines and lots of fun guaranteed.This was our second visit to Barabba, and we can tell you straight away: we ate well, we drank well and we had an amazing time here. The energy of the owners of Barabba is endless and they create a super fun atmosphere while you get served very nice pasta and get to choose from a wide variety of natural wines. They offer a la carte but also the option of the tasting menu with the possible add-on of their signature dish (an absolute must) which is the spaghetti with butter and caviar. We went for the tasting plus the add on and some of the dishes were:* Spaghetti with butter, colatura and caviar.* Grilled octopus, spicy courgette & courgette flowers.* Spaghetti with raw red prawns & candied lemons.* Eggplant & miso tortelli, red pepper water & caperberry.* Apricot, tonka & chocolate biscuit.We enjoyed the whole meal, and also think it’s very fairly priced, especially considering this is Copenhagen, and we also liked the wine list here. No doubt a place we look forward going back often when in the city.

Smorrebrod heaven Typical danish smorrebrod dishes - all delucious and original. I particularly enjoyed the pork belly one. Perfect for a chilled lunch in Copenhagen.

Good and Always Tasty Food😋 Silberbauer’s Bistro is one of my absolute favourites in Nørrebro, Cph. for casual lunch or dinner and real good food and wine. Don’t miss the signature starter blue shell mussels with aioli. Other good starters are the pissaladiére (onion tarte with black olives) and in season with tomatoes. Raw radish or fennel with roe dip or sashimi of zander or cod and orange kosho. Sometimes you can get plateau de fruit de mere. For mains go for a turbot or another whole fish prepared on bones. Sometimes you can have sweet bread with langoustine bisque – that is crazy good. Vitello tannato, Danish squid, Gazpazo and tomato filled with crab salad. And don’t miss one of the signature desserts lemon tarte and crème brûlée. Chef Mathias Silberbauer opened Silberbauer’s Bistro 2021 as a French fish bistro with few vegetable and meat dishes and good desserts. It has developed a bit lately with some more dishes with meat and poultry. The food is seasonal and as a regular the variation is fine and it is always good… always good. You get good wine and I like the relaxed atmosphere and welcoming staff. Very fair prices.

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.

Korean inspired casual restaurant and natural wine bar.This is the perfect place in Copenhagen for a cheaper tasty meal and some nice bottles and natural wine. We came here especially for the Korean fried chicken, but let us show you the whole rundown of what we had:* Grilled white asparagus & ddeok skewer with pine nut dressing and dried shrimp.* Beef tartare with cucumber and ramson.* Korean fried chicken.* Galbi rice with pork neck, soy cured egg yolk and house bbq sauce.We enjoyed our meal here, especially the fried chicken, and maybe the only one we didn’t love was actually the galbi rice. On the other side, the wine selection was quite nice and diverse.

A light but substantial lunch with a glass of minimally intervened juice. Repeat.Sauna plus lunch? Yes, please. Drop-in, refresh, and smash a light but substantial lunch with a glass of minimally intervened juice. Repeat.Photo credit: La Banchina, @vilhi

When Noma does burgersPopl is not your traditional burger place and still, it is. The burger looks just like any other burger but being made with the same dedication as gourmet food the flavor is just amazing. In addition to that their wine and beer menu is impressive and delicious and everything is served in a very cool and laidback setting.

Delicious food inspired by food from all around the world with warm service.Beautiful place, lovely food and tasty drinks. One of my favorites to step in for breakfast, lunch or just a quick cup of coffee.

Located in the center of Copenhagen. Here you can find amazing natural wines, friendly service and delicious food. Probably the restaurant where I go most of the time during my days off.I like the relaxed atmosphere, super friendly and knowledgeable servants, delicious food crafted with high quality and seasonal products.The wines are all the way into the natural world with great bottles from all around the world at a fair price.

Cosy, well-assorted wine bar with great snack food options and great staff. Ultra cosy, well-assorted wine bar with great snack food options. Great staff with a lot of knowledge and they always know what you want to drink. On top of that, the location is spectacular with a view to Christiansborg and the canal with old cobbled streets.

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.

Danish smørrebrød sandwiches and traditional food done extremely well. Have a schnapps!The food at Palaegade is really good and tasty. They serve Danish smørrebrød sandwiches and other traditional dishes done extremely well. They know how to get you on the schnapps, so you'll leave from there having fun.

Great and busy bakery and cafe in hipster Refshaleøen

Slurp has become a classic. I usually have the pork tonkotsu.Slurp Ramen Joint has become a classic. It's one of the very few places in Copenhagen that actually keep on having a line of people outside. They were one of the very first to be able to do something fast foodish or low key into something great, I really enjoy going there. I usually have the pork tonkotsu ramen. I’ve heard that their saffron ramen is good too.Photo credit: Vojtech Tesarek

The latest addition to Copenhagen’s pizza scene: the New York style sliceThree chefs from Bæst decided to bring New York’s pizza culture to Copenhagen. The pies are thin and double baked and made with sourdough, long fermentation and proper ingredients. Their take on the Hawaii pizza is delicious, with jalapeño and fermented pineapple. The black garlic dip for the crust is a fancy take on French onion dip. Pepperoni pizza is always on the menu, which otherwise changes throughout the seasons.