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ItalianNorrebro
Christian Puglisi's Bæst on Guldbergsgade in Nørrebro pulls sourdough pizzas from a wood oven, cures its own charcuterie, makes mozzarella from Danish milk.
OrderThe Margherita with house mozzarella, plus a plate of charcuterie from the in-house salumeria.
TipReserve weekend evenings online. The 18:00 service is easier than the 20:00 turn.
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SicilianNorrebro
Mirabelle Spiserìa on Guldbergsgade in Nørrebro reopened the former Mirabelle bakery as an all-day Sicilian eatery from Christian Puglisi and the Bæst team.
OrderThe daily handmade pasta and a glass from the Sicilian-leaning natural wine list.
TipWalk-ins welcome at the counter; bookings via the website for groups of four or more.
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Japanese RamenIndre By
Slurp Ramen on Nansensgade in Copenhagen makes noodles from Bornholm wheat and rye, with a tonkotsu and shoyu menu by Austrian chef Philipp Inreiter.
OrderThe classic shoyu ramen with a side of gyoza; the noodles are made daily on site.
TipWalk-ins only and short queues outside; arrive at opening or after 20:00 for the shortest wait.
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Modern DanishChristianshavn
Restaurant Kanalen on Wilders Plads sits right on the Christianshavn canal in a tiny former harbour-master's house, serving Peter Yung's modern Danish menu.
OrderThe grilled langoustine with parsley and garlic butter, plus the Iberico-pork soft taco with chimichurri.
TipBooking essential for the canalside terrace in summer. Sunday is private events only.
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SmørrebrødIndre By
Schønnemann on Hauser Plads in Copenhagen has served smørrebrød since 1877, with house-baked rye, a 140-bottle snaps cabinet and lunch-only service.
OrderMarinated herring with raw onion, capers and rye, plus a glass of cold akvavit.
TipLunch only, closed Sunday and books a week ahead. Walk in at 14:30 for the best chance of a counter seat.
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SmørrebrødIndre By
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.
OrderThe lunch tasting of four smørrebrød with a glass of snaps and a beer chaser.
TipOpen seven days for lunch and dinner; dinner books on the website. Closed Sunday evening from October.