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Danish Christmas feast guide

Danish Christmas is tied to traditions, and for many, the Christmas menu is probably synonymous with roasted duck, caramelised potatoes and Risalamande. We've found some places where you can have a Christmas feast in true Danish style, but also some that dare to challenge the traditions.

Barr | Daniel Rasmussen
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Restaurant Palægade
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Restaurant Palægade

Restaurant Palægade focuses on creating food with great respect for the good gastronomic craftmanship and proud traditions.

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Selma
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Selma

Selma is the only smørrebrød restaurant in Copenhagen which has been awarded a Bib Gourmand in the Nordic Guide Michelin, which it got the first time in 2019. On top of that, the restaurant has been named the “best lunch in town”.

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Restaurant Møntergade
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Restaurant Møntergade

At Restaurant Møntergade you'll be served meals, which build on the balance between a traditional and modern kitchen.

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Barr
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Barr

Barr serves proper nordic gastronomy in Noma's old digs on Christianshavn.

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Chef Erwin Lauterbach of Restaurant Lumskebugten
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Lumskebugten

Lumskebugten - the Treacherous Bay - offers traditional Danish cuisine, including an extensive selection of fresh seafood.

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Ravelinen
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Ravelinen

Visit Restaurant Ravelinen and enjoy delicious traditional Danish food and a beautiful view over the canals.

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GRØD
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GRØD

Grød - or porridge as it translates, has serveral very popular cafes around Copenhagen. And as the name rightly reveals, only porridge is on the menu.

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Hotel d'Angleterre
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Hotel d'Angleterre

Hotel d’Angleterre is an icon and a historic landmark in Copenhagen, celebrated for its elegance, luxury and style. Inspired by its rich heritage the hotel has recently undergone a complete refurbishmentand has reopened as a revitalized grand palace.

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