Restaurant Cofoco is a modern nordic restaurant in Vesterbro, Copenhagen.
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.
Editorially verified June 5, 2026 by Lewis Vaughan, TableJourney editor. Source.
Signature dishes: Four-course Nordic tasting, Daily fish
Must order: The $275 four-course menu; the kitchen rotates with the season.
Tip: Open daily from 17:30; one of the easier mid-priced bookings in the city.
Address: Abel Cathrines Gade 7, 1654 København V, Copenhagen
Christian Puglisi's Bæst on Guldbergsgade in Nørrebro pulls sourdough pizzas from a wood oven, cures its own charcuterie, makes mozzarella from Danish milk.
Signature: Sourdough pizza, House-cured charcuterie, Buffalo mozzarella
Order: The Margherita with house mozzarella, plus a plate of charcuterie from the in-house salumeria.
Tip: Reserve weekend evenings online. The 18:00 service is easier than the 20:00 turn.
Mirabelle Spiserìa on Guldbergsgade in Nørrebro reopened the former Mirabelle bakery as an all-day Sicilian eatery from Christian Puglisi and the Bæst team.
Signature: Sicilian small plates, Daily pasta, Natural wine selection
Order: The daily handmade pasta and a glass from the Sicilian-leaning natural wine list.
Tip: Walk-ins welcome at the counter; bookings via the website for groups of four or more.
Slurp Ramen on Nansensgade in Copenhagen makes noodles from Bornholm wheat and rye, with a tonkotsu and shoyu menu by Austrian chef Philipp Inreiter.
Signature: Tonkotsu ramen, Shoyu ramen, Daily gyoza
Order: The classic shoyu ramen with a side of gyoza; the noodles are made daily on site.
Tip: Walk-ins only and short queues outside; arrive at opening or after 20:00 for the shortest wait.
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.
Signature: Grilled langoustine with parsley butter, Lamb with green asparagus and black cardamom, Iberico pork soft taco
Order: The grilled langoustine with parsley and garlic butter, plus the Iberico-pork soft taco with chimichurri.
Tip: Booking essential for the canalside terrace in summer. Sunday is private events only.
Schønnemann on Hauser Plads in Copenhagen has served smørrebrød since 1877, with house-baked rye, a 140-bottle snaps cabinet and lunch-only service.
Signature: Marinated herring, Stegt flæsk smørrebrød, Karrysild
Order: Marinated herring with raw onion, capers and rye, plus a glass of cold akvavit.
Tip: Lunch only, closed Sunday and books a week ahead. Walk in at 14:30 for the best chance of a counter seat.
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.
Signature: Roasted pork smørrebrød, Smoked salmon, Frikadeller
Order: The lunch tasting of four smørrebrød with a glass of snaps and a beer chaser.
Tip: Open seven days for lunch and dinner; dinner books on the website. Closed Sunday evening from October.
