10 casual dining worth the trip across Denmark, editor-ranked by TableJourney. All Denmark guides.
Bæst ★ 4.6 · Copenhagen
norrebro · Guldbergsgade 29, 2200 København N
Christian Puglisi's Bæst on Guldbergsgade in Nørrebro pulls wood-oven sourdough pizzas, cures its own charcuterie and makes mozzarella from Danish milk.
Tip: Book weekend evenings online. The 18:00 service is easier than the 20:00 turn.
Aamanns 1921 ★ 4.6 · Copenhagen
indre-by · Niels Hemmingsens Gade 19-21, 1153 København K
Aamanns 1921 on Niels Hemmingsens Gade in Copenhagen serves Adam Aamann's modern smørrebrød at lunch and a Nordic dinner menu, with a silver organic dining label.
Tip: Open seven days for lunch and dinner; book dinner on the website.
Slurp Ramen Joint ★ 4.5 · Copenhagen
indre-by · Nansensgade 90, 1366 København K
Slurp Ramen on Nansensgade in Copenhagen makes noodles from Bornholm wheat and rye, with a tonkotsu and shoyu menu by Austrian chef Philipp Inreiter.
Tip: Walk-ins only; arrive at opening or after 20:00 for the shortest queue.
Hija de Sanchez Cantina ★ 4.5 · Copenhagen
nordhavn · Hamborg Plads 5, 2150 Nordhavn
Rosio Sanchez's Hija de Sanchez Cantina in Nordhavn pairs the original taqueria menu with sit-down ceviches, tostadas and a long mezcal list from a former noma chef.
Tip: The smaller Torvehallerne and Kødbyen counters are the takeaway play; the Cantina is the sit-down room.
Restaurant Pluto ★ 4.5 · Copenhagen
indre-by · Borgergade 16, 1300 København K
Restaurant Pluto on Borgergade in Copenhagen has been the city's sharing-plate room since 2012, with a long bar menu running to 02:00 on Friday and Saturday.
Tip: Open seven days from 17:30; the bar takes walk-ups after 22:00 when the dining room slows.
WarPigs Brewpub ★ 4.4 · Copenhagen
vesterbro · Flæsketorvet 25, 1711 København V
WarPigs on Flæsketorvet in Vesterbro's Kødbyen runs a Texas-style smokehouse out of the old slaughterhouse, pouring 23 craft beers on tap brewed on site with Mikkeller.
Tip: Walk-in only; arrive by 18:00 weekends or expect a 45 minute queue.
Restaurant Lola ★ 4.3 · Copenhagen
christianshavn · Christianshavns Voldgade 50, 1424 København K
Restaurant Lola inside Lille Mølle on Christianshavn's Voldgade runs a Latin-Asian dinner of tacos, ceviche and curries, plus traditional lunch smørrebrød.
Tip: Tuesday to Saturday only. The historic mill room is the one to book.
Restaurant Sankt Annæ ★ 4.3 · Copenhagen
indre-by · Sankt Annæ Plads 12, 1250 København K
Restaurant Sankt Annæ on Sankt Annæ Plads in Copenhagen has served traditional smørrebrød since 1894, a short walk from the Royal Palace with tree-lined outdoor seating on the square in warmer months.
Tip: Tuesday to Saturday lunch only, 11:00 to 16:00. Walk-ins likely after 14:00.
Café Wilder ★ 4.2 · Copenhagen
christianshavn · Wildersgade 56, 1408 København K
Café Wilder on Wildersgade in Christianshavn is one of the oldest bistro rooms in the area, opened 1984, with a French-Italian menu and a corner-room canal view.
Tip: Open daily for lunch and dinner; reservations via the website are the safer route on a Saturday.
Restaurant Cofoco ★ 4.1 · Copenhagen
vesterbro · Abel Cathrines Gade 7, 1654 København V
Restaurant Cofoco on Abel Cathrines Gade in Vesterbro has run a value-priced four-course Nordic tasting since 2004, the original room behind the CofocoGroup.
Tip: Open daily from 17:30; one of the easier mid-priced bookings in the city.