Ark ★ 4.8
Ark on Nørre Farimagsgade in Copenhagen is the Nordics' first vegan Michelin Green Star restaurant, with a seasonal tasting menu of foraged ingredients and botanical pairings.
Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, halal and kosher options across Copenhagen. including where to go and what to order.
Vegan in Copenhagen
Beyla ★ 4.5
Beyla in Carlsberg Byen on Købkes Plads is the daytime vegan cafe of the Ark Collection, with plant-based brunch and dinner that is also fully gluten-free, opened by Jason Renwick.
42 Raw (Pilestræde) ★ 4.3
42 Raw on Pilestræde in Indre By has been Copenhagen's reference raw and vegan bar since 2009, with plant-based bowls, raw cakes, smoothies and a Scandinavian shared-table room.
Vegetarian in Copenhagen
Atelier September (vegetarian brunch) ★ 4.5
Atelier September on Gothersgade in Indre By runs a vegetarian-leaning brunch programme of egg plates, avocado on rye and sourdough toast, in a former gallery on Gothersgade.
Geranium (vegetable menu) ★ 5.0
Geranium on the 8th floor of Parken Stadium in Østerbro removed land meat from its menu in 2022, with Rasmus Kofoed's tasting now built on vegetables and seafood, three Michelin stars retained.
Gluten Free in Copenhagen
Beyla (gluten-free) ★ 4.5
Beyla in Carlsberg Byen is Copenhagen's most committed gluten-free vegan restaurant: every dish is plant-based and gluten-free, from brunch and lunch through to dinner.
42 Raw ★ 4.2
42 Raw on Pilestræde is one of central Copenhagen's most reliably gluten-free counter cafes: raw bowls, soups and salads avoid wheat throughout the menu since 2009.
Halal in Copenhagen
Kebabish ★ 4.2
Kebabish on Vesterbrogade in Vesterbro is one of Copenhagen's reference halal Indian-Pakistani kitchens, with biryani, kebabs and tandoori plates from a long counter.
Killer Kebab ★ 4.0
Killer Kebab off Vester Voldgade in Copenhagen runs a halal grill turning out modern Turkish-Danish kebab plates, including a vegan version, from a small counter near Rådhuspladsen.
Kosher
Dietary in Copenhagen, FAQ
When is the best time to eat in Copenhagen?
Peak food season in Copenhagen is year-round.
What time do people eat in Copenhagen?
Local dining hours: lunch around 12:30, dinner from 19:30.
How does tipping work in Copenhagen?
service is typically included; small extra is welcome but not expected.
What is the one dish to try in Copenhagen?
Ask the next local you meet what they would order. Copenhagen rewards trust.