What to order at Restaurant Kanalen

Must order
The grilled langoustine with parsley and garlic butter, plus the Iberico-pork soft taco with chimichurri.
Signature dishes
Grilled langoustine with parsley butter, Lamb with green asparagus and black cardamom, Iberico pork soft taco
Editor tip
Booking essential for the canalside terrace in summer. Sunday is private events only.
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CuisineModern Danish
Price$$$
Neighborhoodchristianshavn
HoursMon-Sat 11:30-02:00, Sun groups only
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Signature dishes: Grilled langoustine with parsley butter, Lamb with green asparagus and black cardamom, Iberico pork soft taco

Must 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.

Book at Restaurant Kanalen

Food experiences in Christianshavn

Copenhagen Christmas Market Tour

This neighbourhoodPrivate tour1.5 hours5.0 from 1 reviewsfrom DKK 1,962

Experience the magic of Copenhagen's Christmas, from Tivoli's enchantment to traditional markets. Savour Danish treats and explore festive lights in historic settings.

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Copenhagen: Modern City Food Tour

Guided tour4 hours4.8 from 15 reviewsfrom DKK 950

Join a local guide on a food tour of Copenhagen and discover the city's culinary treasures. Sample 8 Danish delicacies, including smørrebrød and pastries, and learn ab...

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Location

Address: Wilders Plads 2, 1403 København K, Copenhagen

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Kadeau Copenhagen ★ 4.8

New Nordic$$$$christianshavnTue-Fri from 18:00, Sat lunch from 12:00, Sat dinner from 18:30, closed Sun-Mon

Kadeau on Wildersgade in Copenhagen's Christianshavn holds two Michelin stars and a Green Star for a Bornholm-rooted tasting of fermented island ingredients.

Signature: Bornholm ingredients tasting, Pickled summer vegetables

Order: The full tasting menu with the juice pairing; the kitchen leans on Bornholm produce all year.

Tip: Wednesday to Saturday dinner only. Bookings via Tock open three months ahead.

Wildersgade 10 B, 1408 København K Book →

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Schønnemann ★ 4.8

Smørrebrød$$$indre-byDaily 11:30-17:00

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.

Hauser Plads 16, 1127 København K Book →

Aamanns 1921 ★ 4.6

Smørrebrød$$$indre-byMon-Thu 11:30-22:30, Fri-Sat 11:30-23:00, Sun 11:30-17:00

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.

Niels Hemmingsens Gade 19-21, 1153 København K Book →

Selma ★ 4.7

Smørrebrød$$$indre-byWed-Mon 11:30-16:00, Wed-Sat 18:30-23:00, closed Tue

Selma on Rømersgade in Copenhagen holds a Michelin Bib Gourmand for chef Magnus Pettersson's modern smørrebrød at lunch and an evening tasting menu.

Signature: Squid smørrebrød, Modern karrysild, Beef tartare on rye

Order: The five-piece smørrebrød lunch plus the seasonal kale and mussel dish from the evening menu.

Tip: Lunch books out a week ahead. Dinner is a multi-course tasting; reserve via the website only.

Rømersgade 20, 1362 København K Book →

Geranium ★ 4.9

New Nordic$$$$osterbroWed 00:00-00:00, Thu-Sat 12:00-15:30

Rasmus Kofoed's Geranium in Østerbro, on the 8th floor of Parken Stadium, holds three Michelin stars and a Green Star with a vegetable-led tasting menu.

Signature: Seasonal vegetable tasting, Berry and ramsløg course

Order: The full tasting menu with juice pairing; the kitchen no longer serves meat.

Tip: Booking opens three months ahead via SevenRooms. Set a calendar reminder; tables vanish fast and a 1,500 kroner deposit per guest holds the seat.

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Alchemist ★ 4.9

Tasting menu$$$$refshaleoen

Rasmus Munk's Alchemist on Refshaleøen runs a six-hour tasting across theatrical acts in a planetarium dome. Two Michelin stars; 5th on 50 Best 2025.

Signature: Acts-based tasting menu, Planetarium dome course

Order: The full Holistic Cuisine menu; the planetarium course is the room's signature.

Tip: Tickets release roughly every three months via Tock and disappear in seconds; sign up for the Alchemist newsletter to catch the drop.

Refshalevej 173 C, 1432 København K Book →

Kadeau Copenhagen ★ 4.8

New Nordic$$$$christianshavnTue-Fri from 18:00, Sat lunch from 12:00, Sat dinner from 18:30, closed Sun-Mon

Kadeau on Wildersgade in Copenhagen's Christianshavn holds two Michelin stars and a Green Star for a Bornholm-rooted tasting of fermented island ingredients.

Signature: Bornholm ingredients tasting, Pickled summer vegetables

Order: The full tasting menu with the juice pairing; the kitchen leans on Bornholm produce all year.

Tip: Wednesday to Saturday dinner only. Bookings via Tock open three months ahead.

Wildersgade 10 B, 1408 København K Book →

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