Best smørrebrød and other traditional Danish food
A truly Danish food experience, you can get at lunch time in Copenhagen with the renowned smørrebrød (open faced sandwich). But at dinner you should treat yourself to some other Danish classic dishes too. They might claim less internatinal fame, but are loved by locals - for good reason.
Invariably based on rye bread, smørrebrød can have an almost limitless number of different toppings, from herring, to raw beef, seafood and egg.
We also recommend our guides to New Nordic restaurants and top 10 seafood restaurants in Copenhagen.
Schønnemann
Schønnemann's is one of Copenhagen's oldest eateries. Since 1877, this old-world establishment has invited patrons to feast on delicious smørrebrød, herring and potent shots of chilled schnapps.
Restaurant Palægade
Restaurant Palægade opened its doors in 2016 with the ambition to create the best lunch restaurant in Copenhagen with a focus on smørrebrød.
Restaurant Kronborg
Danish smørrebrød and traditional Christmas food at restaurant Kronborg in the centre of Copenhagen.
Lumskebugten
Experience a place where historic charm and modern gastronomy meet in the heart of Copenhagen. At Lumskebugten, top-quality ingredients, flavour, and craftsmanship take centre stage.
Aamanns 1921
The moderne gastro temple is ruled by one of Copenhagen’s most renowned kings of smørrebrød, Adam Aamann. Expect some of the best smørrebrød in town - actually the best in 2019 according to the associ...
Christianshavn's Ferry Café
Classic Danish food and home-made schnapps on the waterfront of Copenhagen’s old, maritime Christianshavn neighbourhood.
Nyhavns Færgekro
Picturesque Nyhavn is situated only a stone's throw from Kongens Nytorv. Nyhavns Færgekro (Ferry Inn) is located in one of the 17th century houses that formerly housed a shipping company. The Inn's he...
Restaurant Møntergade
In the intersection where the streets of Gammel Mønt and Møntergade meet, you'll find Restaurant Møntergade. Here the restaurant offers a gastronomic experience, which balances a traditional and moder...
