Top Casual Dining in Denmark

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.

Tip: Open seven days for lunch and dinner; book dinner on the website.

Pizza Propria ★ 4.5 · Aarhus

frederiksbjerg · Jægergårdsgade 7, 8000 Aarhus C

The best pizza in Aarhus by a wide margin. The sourdough base is fermented 72 hours and blistered in a wood-fired deck oven; toppings are sourced.

Haervaerk ★ 4.5 · Aarhus

frederiksbjerg · Frederiks Allé 105, 8000 Aarhus C

Green Star holder on Frederiks Alle whose kitchen is built around fermentation, zero waste and hyper-local sourcing. Located in Frederiksbjerg.

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.

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.

Pondus ★ 4.4 · Aarhus

midtbyen · Åboulevarden 51, 8000 Aarhus C

Bib Gourmand bistro on the canal boulevard serving honest Danish cooking at neighbourhood prices. The kitchen uses whole animals and seasonal Jutland produce.

Restaurant Moment ★ 4.4 · Aarhus

risskov · Ravnen 1, Feldballe, 8410 Rønde

Michelin Green Star holder outside Aarhus in Feldballe, serving a short New Nordic menu with a zero-waste kitchen philosophy. Located in Risskov.

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.

Tip: Walk-in only; arrive by 18:00 weekends or expect a 45 minute queue.

Restaurant Kanalen ★ 4.4 · Copenhagen

christianshavn · Wilders Plads 2, 1403 København K

Restaurant Kanalen on Wilders Plads sits canal-side in Christianshavn in a former harbour-master's cottage, with Peter Yung running a modern Danish menu.

Tip: Open Monday to Saturday with a long 11:30-02:00 service; the canal terrace is the summer seat.

Bazar Vest ★ 4.3 · Aarhus

gellerup · Edwin Rahrs Vej 32, 8220 Brabrand

The bazaar in Brabrand is one of the most genuinely multicultural food destinations in Denmark. Kitchen leans middle eastern and asian market food.

Reduktivt ★ 4.3 · Aarhus

latinerkvarteret · Borggade 16, 8000 Aarhus C

Natural wine shop and bottle bar on Borggade in the Latin Quarter, with a small plates kitchen that was built to support the wine list rather than compete.

Restaurant ET ★ 4.3 · Aarhus

midtbyen · Mindegade 8, 8000 Aarhus C

Bib Gourmand holder on Mindegade doing modern Danish bistro cooking at accessible prices. Located in Midtbyen. Priced at $$$. At Mindegade 8.

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.

Tip: Tuesday to Saturday lunch only, 11:00-16:00. Walk-ins likely after 14:00.

Faour ★ 4.2 · Aarhus

latinerkvarteret · Klostergade 32, 8000 Aarhus C

Palestinian street kitchen run by the Faour family, whose falafel recipe uses a soaked chickpea and herb blend that sets them apart from every other wrap.

Mefisto ★ 4.2 · Aarhus

latinerkvarteret · Volden 20, 8000 Aarhus C

The most French restaurant in Aarhus, with a kitchen trained in Lyonnaise technique applied to Danish ingredients. Located in Latinerkvarteret.

L'estragon ★ 4.2 · Aarhus

latinerkvarteret · Klostergade 6, 8000 Aarhus C

An intimate Latin Quarter bistro that holds the Organic Cuisine Gold label, serving French dishes from seasonal organic ingredients paired with a carefully.

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.

Tip: Open daily for lunch and dinner; reservations via the website are the safer route on a Saturday.

Vesterlauget ★ 4.1 · Aarhus

midtbyen · Vestergade 50, 8000 Aarhus C

A neighbourhood bistro that doubles as a smørrebrød counter at lunch. The room is unfussy and the kitchen is dependably good at the classics: pickled herring.

Tipsy ★ 4.1 · Aarhus

midtbyen · Banegardsgade 39, 8000 Aarhus C

The city's best casual vegetarian spot does Mexican-influenced tacos, loaded nachos and agave-forward cocktails in a neon-lit room that fills up fast.

JUHLs Spisehus ★ 4.1 · Aarhus

frederiksbjerg · Jægergårdsgade 34, 8000 Aarhus C

An informal Frederiksbjerg eatery on Jægergårdsgade serving creative Danish brunch through to relaxed bistro dinners. Kitchen leans danish bistro and brunch.

Hantwerk Bryggeri og Gastropub ★ 4.1 · Aarhus

marselisborg-havn · Fiskerivej 2D, 8000 Aarhus C

An informal gastropub built into the old fishing premises on Fiskerivej, looking over the marina with a wide outdoor terrace. Located in Marselisborg Havn.

Nicolinehus Food Market ★ 4.1 · Aarhus

aarhus-oe · Nikoline Kochs Plads 31, 8000 Aarhus C

The market hall on Aarhus O brings together a dozen food and drink operators in a striking harbour warehouse. Kitchen leans waterfront food hall.

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.

Restaurant Klokken ★ 4.0 · Aarhus

midtbyen · Mindegade 6, 8000 Aarhus C

Lunch-only smørrebrød institution on Mindegade, open since the 1950s. Located in Midtbyen. Kitchen leans danish smørrebrød. Booking recommended.

Restaurant Kohalen ★ 4.0 · Aarhus

frederiksbjerg · Jægergårdsgade 164A, 8000 Aarhus C

Open since 1907 and still serving the Jutland lunch canon without revision. Located in Frederiksbjerg. Kitchen leans traditional danish lunch.

Aarhus Street Food ★ 4.0 · Aarhus

midtbyen · Ny Banegårdsgade 46, 8000 Aarhus C

Thirty stalls in the repurposed 1930s bus garage on Ny Banegardsgade. Since 2015 it has been the city's most democratic eating spot, with Thai, Palestinian.

Mikkeller Bar Aarhus ★ 4.0 · Aarhus

frederiksbjerg · Jaegergaardsgade 61, 8000 Aarhus C

The Aarhus outpost of the Copenhagen craft beer institution. Twenty taps of rotating Mikkeller and guest beers, a kitchen serving food to match.

La Cana ★ 3.9 · Aarhus

midtbyen · Aboulevarden 36, 8000 Aarhus C

Canal-side tapas bar with Spanish wines by the glass and a kitchen that stays open late. Located in Midtbyen. Priced at $$. Kitchen leans spanish tapas.