One of the best parts of exploring a new city is discovering new restaurants, cafés and bars to eat, drink and be merry. But where are the best places to eat and drink in Copenhagen? Whether you’re looking for a simple dish to eat on the go or to dine on gourmet cuisine, there will be a restaurant below to suit you and your taste.
Sample the best restaurants, cafes and bars Copenhagen has to offer with our curated edit of the best places dotted all around the city. We know you’ll be busy exploring the city or attending the shows at Copenhagen Fashion Week so we’ve also included addresses, contact details, price range and wifi information (where we can) to make your trip stress free. If you need any further information.
Affordable Restaurants
FedteGreven
Menu: Our new favourite discovery, FedteGreven has only been open a few months but has shot to the top of our list of where to eat in Copenhagen. We recommend the 'Foie Grasreos' and the FedteGrevens Kaiserschmarrn.
Cost: Around 500 DKK (approx. £50) for two with drinks
Address: Store Regnegade 26, 1110 København, Denmark
Contact number: +45 33 93 92 91
Opening Hours: 12pm to 4pm for lunch, 5pm to 10pm for dinner
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Restaurant Kronborg
Menu: Traditional Danish smørrebrød in a cosy environment, a great place to hide away from the winter weather.
Cost: 90 DKK (approx. £9) for a classic smørrebrød
Address: Brolæggerstræde 12, 1211 København
Contact number: 33 13 07 08
Opening Hours: 11pm until 5pm.
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Madklubben Vesterbro
Menu: Traditional Danish dishes alongside classic bistro plates like risotto and steak.
Cost: 350 DKK (approx. £33) for a three course menu, around 200 DKK for mains (approx. £19)
Address: Vesterbrogade 62, 1620 København V
Contact number: 45 38 41 41 43
Opening Hours: 5.30pm to 10pm for food
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Neighbourhood
Menu: Organic, gourmet pizza and cocktails.
Cost: Pizzas and Brunch 135 DKK (approx. £12.50) and Cocktails 85 DKK (approx. £8)
Address: Istedgade 26, 1656 København
Contact number: 45 32 12 22 12
Opening Hours: For food Monday – Friday 5pm to 10pm, Saturday and Sunday 10am to 2pm for Brunch, 12pm to 10pm for Pizzas.
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Grød
Menu: Porridge like you’ve never known it before.
Cost: Around 50- 75 DKK (approx. £5-6)
Free Wifi
Address: Jægersborggade 50, 2200 København
Contact number: 45 50 58 55 79
Opening Hours: 7.30am to 9pm
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Pate Pate
Menu: All day eating with an excellent wine menu.
Cost: Around 100 DKK for mains (approx. £9.50)
Free Wifi
Address:Slagterboderne 1, 1716 Copenhagen.
Contact number: 45 39 69 55 57
Opening Hours: 9am to 1am
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Bistro Royal
Menu: Good bistro food, fast.
Cost: Around 150 DKK for mains (approx. £14)
Address:Kongens Nytorv 26, 1050 København
Contact number: 45 38 41 41 64
Opening Hours: 12pm to 10pm for food (9pm on Sundays)
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Höst
Menu: New-Nordic food with signature Scandinavian design.
Cost: 3 courses from 295 DKK (approx. £28)
Address: Nørre Farimagsgade 41, 1364 København
Contact number: 45 70 70 15 88
Opening Hours: 5.30pm to 12am
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Restaurant Cofoco
Menu: Popular and affordable eatery, the namesake of the Copenhagen Food Consulting company which owns several restaurants around the city.
Cost: Around 75 DKK for mains (approx. £7)
Address: Abel Cathrines Gade 7, 1650 København V
Contact number: 45 33 13 60 60
Opening Hours: 5.30pm to 12am
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Oliver and the Black Circus
Menu: An unpretentious approach to fine dining with excellent cocktails.
Cost: Around 150 DKK for mains (approx. £14)
Address: Teglgårdsstræde 8A, 1452 København K
Contact number: 45 74 56 88 88
Opening Hours: 5pm to 1am
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Copenhagen Street Food
Menu: The name says it all; Copenhagen Street Food at its finest.
Cost: From 50-75 DKK (approx. £4.50 to £7)
Address: Papirøen, Trangravsvej 14, hal 7 & 8, 1436 København K
Opening Hours: 11am to 10pm (8pm on Sundays)
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Falernum
Menu: Everything you could wish for including breakfast, lunch, tapas and an extensive wine menu in an intimate setting.
Cost: Around 80 DKK for mains (approx. £7.50)
Free Wifi
Address: Værnedamsvej 161619 København V
Contact number: 45 33 22 30 89
Opening Hours: 8am to 12am
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Dyrehaven
Menu: Uncomplicated food with a pub atmosphere.
Cost:Around 100 DKK (approx. £9.50)
Address: Sønder Blvd. 72, 1720 København V, Denmark
Opening Hours: 8am to 2am
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Copenhagen Cafés
Atelier September
Menu: An ideal spot for a beautifully presented, delicious breakfast with a side of coffee. It is rumoured to have the very best avocado on toast in the city.
Cost: Around 60 DKK for breakfast (approx. £6)
Address: Gothersgade 30, 1123 København K
Contact number: 45 26 29 57 53
Opening Hours: 8am to 6pm
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Café Lillebror
Menu: Fresh coffee and even fresher bread baked on the premises for brunch, then simple dishes and wine in the evening.
Cost:Reasonably priced coffee and lunch, evening tasting menu for 350 DKK (approx. £32)
Address: Jarmers Pl. 1, 1551 København V
Contact number: 45 32 20 49 00
Opening Hours: 8am to 10pm
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Granola
Menu: A charming café with fresh coffee, ice cream, chocolates and vintage inspired milkshakes.
Cost: Breakfast around 80 DKK (approx. £7.50) and main courses around 180 DKK (approx. £17)
No wifi
Address: Værnedamsvej 5, 1819 Frederiksberg C
Contact number: 45 31 31 15 36
Opening Hours: Breakfast served until 12pm, Dinner served from 4pm
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Mother
Menu: Ideal for lunch; packed full of no nonsense sourdough pizzas and coffee located in the heart of the Meatpacking district.
Cost: Affordable.
Free wifi
Address: Høkerboderne 9, 1712 København V
Contact number: 45 22 27 58 98
Opening Hours: 8am to 1am
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Coffee Collective
Menu: Centrally located and some of the freshest coffee you’ll find in Copenhagen.
Cost: Affordable.
Free wifi
Address: Vendersgade 6D, 1363 København K
Contact number: 45 60 15 15 25
Opening Hours:7am to 8pm
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Fine Dining
Noma
Menu: Widely recognised as one of the best restaurants in the world, Noma presents 20 course meals to guests who have travelled from far and wide to dine here.
Cost: Set menu is 1,700 DKK plus 25% VAT (approx. £200 including VAT), wine pairing available.
Address: Strandgade 93, 1401 København K
Contact number: 45 32 96 32 97
Opening Hours:Lunch from 12pm to 4pm, Dinner from 7pm to 12.30am
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Relæ
Menu: 4 and 7 course menus that change on a daily basis, impeccable food served in a minimal space.
Cost: 4 courses for 450 DKK (approx. £42), 7 courses for 725 DKK (approx. £68). Wine pairings available.
Address: Jægersborggade 41, 2200 København N
Contact number: 45 36 96 66 09
Opening Hours:5.30pm to 12am
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Ol & Brod
Menu: Fine Danish cuisine artfully presented and paired with gourmet beers.
Cost:600 DKK for the full set menu (approx. £60)
Address: Viktoriagade 6, 1655 København
Contact number: 45 33 31 44 22
Opening Hours: 11.30am to 4pm (open until 8.30 for food Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
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Kadeau
Menu: New Nordic dining in a relaxed, comfortable environment. 4 and 8 course menus inspired by the local delicacies and specialities.
Cost: 4 courses for 900 DKK (approx. £85) and 8 courses for 1,300 DKK (approx. £122). Wine pairing available.
Address: Wildersgade 10A, 1408 København K
Contact number: 45 33 25 22 23
Opening Hours: 6pm to 11.30pm.
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Words by Clare Potts.