30 editor picks across Denmark.
30 nordic restaurants worth the trip across Denmark, editor-ranked. All cuisines in Denmark.
Frederikshøj holds two Michelin stars under Wassim Hallal in Aarhus, set in a former royal staff lodge with sea views and a French-inflected tasting menu.
OrderThe full multi-course tasting menu is the only option; wine pairing is worth adding.
TipBook four to six weeks ahead via frederikshoj.com. Thursday to Saturday, dinner from 17:30.
Substans on the 11th floor of Pakhusene in Aarhus holds one Michelin star under Rene Mammen, with floor-to-ceiling windows above the bay and a tasting menu.
OrderThe evening tasting menu with the wine pairing built by the sommelier team.
TipTake the elevator to floor F. Friday lunch is a shorter format at a lower price point. Book via restaurantsubstans.dk.
Substans on the 11th floor of Pakhusene in Aarhus Ø holds one Michelin star under chef-owner Rene Mammen, serving a New Nordic tasting menu above the bay.
OrderThe 16-course evening menu; the bread course with cultured butter signals the kitchen's technique level.
TipFloor F in the elevator. Friday lunch is a shorter format at a lower price point. Book via the restaurant website.
Schønnemann has served a classic Danish lunch since 1877, with 24 different kinds of beer and more than 140 snaps, and 110 different pieces of smørrebrød.
OrderFreshly made smørrebrød, with 110 different pieces to choose from.
TipTables can normally be booked 120 days ahead; this is a classic Danish lunch restaurant where the mood and the sound can run high.
Kadeau Copenhagen opened in 2011 in the Christianshavn quarter and cooks Nordic cuisine shaped by the seasons and the unique terroir of Bornholm.
OrderBeetroot and Conifers or the Warm Walnut Tart.
TipLook at the plates: all the ceramics are by Torben Lov, and a new line is created for every season.
Kanal Cafeen is popular for its smørrebrød, with a large selection that includes the speciality of boiled pickled herring made to a secret recipe.
OrderThe speciality: boiled pickled herring, made to a secret recipe.
TipBesides the smørrebrød menu there are various servings and lunch platters.
Kadeau Copenhagen, at Wildersgade 10 B in Christianshavn, cooks with much produce from Bornholm, an island whose climate gives it cherries and figs.
Domestic on Mejlgade in Aarhus holds one Michelin star and a Green Star, sourcing 100 percent of its produce from small Jutland suppliers for a menu.
OrderThe tasting menu; the kitchen's approach to fermentation and preservation is the heart of every plate.
TipGreen Star certified for sustainability. Book online via restaurantdomestic.dk well in advance.
Gastrome in Risskov north of Aarhus holds one Michelin star in a glass-walled kitchen inside a 1911 villa, with a kitchen garden supplying herbs.
OrderAny course that foregrounds the kitchen garden produce.
TipA ten-minute drive north of the city. Private dining room available. Book via gastrome.superbexperience.com.
Selma on Rømersgade serves speciality smørrebrød on homemade rye and sourdough bases at lunch and a multi-course tasting menu in the evening.
OrderThe speciality smørrebrød with homemade rye and sourdough bases.
TipThe Michelin Guide says guests often queue out the door to bag a spot at this neighbourhood restaurant.
Aamanns 1921 is a smørrebrød restaurant at Niels Hemmingsens Gade 19-21 combining modern gastronomy and classic Danish smørrebrød craftsmanship.
OrderHay-baked beetroot with tart apples, crispy rye bread and bay leaf emulsion, a modern classic on the menu.
TipPlan on 2-3 smørrebrød per person, the restaurant's own advice, and ask for beer and homemade snaps recommendations.
Aamanns 1921 is a smørrebrød restaurant at Niels Hemmingsens Gade 19-21 combining modern gastronomy and classic Danish smørrebrød craftsmanship.
OrderHay-baked beetroot with tart apples, crispy rye bread and bay leaf emulsion, a modern classic on the menu.
TipPlan on 2-3 smørrebrød per person, the restaurant's own advice, and ask for beer and homemade snaps recommendations.
Restaurant Amalie is a traditional lunch restaurant at Amaliegade 11 serving Danish lunch delicacies, with a large selection of snaps and beer.
OrderChristians Ø herring, tartare of freshly chopped beef, or roast beef with fried egg.
TipTables can be booked online or by phone, and you are also welcome to just turn up at Amaliegade 11.
Hærværk on Frederiks Alle holds a Michelin Green Star and organic gold certification, with a bohemian room and a collective kitchen built around fermentation.
OrderThe evening tasting menu; the bread course with cultured butter is an early signal of the kitchen's depth.
TipTuesday to Saturday from 17:00, closed Sunday and Monday. Book via DinnerBooking. The natural wine list is unusually good for the price point.
Green Star holder on Frederiks Alle whose kitchen is built around fermentation, zero waste and hyper-local sourcing. Located in Frederiksbjerg.
OrderFermented vegetable broth with local mushrooms, Aged beef with lacto pickles, Wild herb granita
Marchal is the Michelin-starred restaurant of Hotel d'Angleterre on Kongens Nytorv, opened in 2013 and joining Nordic cuisine with French culinary technique.
OrderThe artisanal afternoon tea served in the Gallery Hall.
TipAsk the sommelier to guide you to the ideal wine for each dish; afternoon tea is served in the Gallery Hall.
Marchal at Hotel d'Angleterre is a Michelin-starred restaurant on Kongens Nytorv, where Nordic-inspired food meets French culinary technique.
Selma is a smørrebrød restaurant at Rømersgade 20 where the evening is a multi-course tasting menu, with Danish squid and salted lemon among the dishes.
St. Pauls Apothek in Frederiksbjerg operates in former pharmacy premises from 1899 with cocktail-paired tasting menus of three to five courses.
OrderThe five-course menu with full cocktail pairing.
TipOpen Wednesday to Saturday from 17:30. The old dispensary cases still line the walls. Book via stpaulsapothek.superbexperience.com.
Michelin Green Star holder outside Aarhus in Feldballe, serving a short New Nordic menu with a zero-waste kitchen philosophy. Located in Risskov.
OrderSmoked celeriac taco, Dry-aged beef tartare, Fermented berry dessert
St. Pauls Apothek in Frederiksbjerg operates in a former pharmacy from 1899 with cocktail-paired tasting menus of three to five courses, where food.
OrderThe five-course menu with full cocktail pairing.
TipOpen Wednesday to Saturday from 17:30. The cocktail library in the old dispensary cases is worth a closer look before dinner.
Restaurant Tiende on the top floor of Nicolinehus in Aarhus Ø has panoramic views over the bay and a Nordic seasonal menu sourcing fish directly.
OrderAny fish dish; the kitchen changes with the catch and the season.
TipThe terrace has the best sea view in Aarhus. Book ahead for weekend dinners; the room fills by mid-evening.
Bib Gourmand holder on Mindegade doing modern Danish bistro cooking at accessible prices. Located in Midtbyen. Priced at $$$. At Mindegade 8.
OrderDuck confit with roasted root vegetables, Cured halibut with dill cream, Seasonal mushroom risotto
Restaurant Tiende sits on the top floor of Nicolinehus on Aarhus Ø, with panoramic views over the bay and a seasonal Nordic menu that draws on the same.
OrderAny fish dish; the kitchen sources directly from Djursland coast and the menu changes with the catch.
TipThe terrace has the best view in Aarhus on a clear day. Book ahead for weekend dinners; the rooftop fills fast.
Restaurant Sankt Annæ is a Danish lunch restaurant at Sankt Annæ Plads 12 serving smørrebrød, a stone's throw from the Royal Palace, dating from 1894.
OrderThe lobster and shrimp, fresh from local fjords, which the Michelin Guide calls a hit.
TipCheck the daily blackboard menu next to the seasonal à la carte; prices can vary, so check before ordering.
The most French restaurant in Aarhus, with a kitchen trained in Lyonnaise technique applied to Danish ingredients. Located in Latinerkvarteret.
OrderFoie gras terrine, Turbot with beurre blanc, Tarte Tatin for two
Restaurant Nögen on Banegårdspladsen serves a Nordic sharing menu built around food-waste reduction, sourcing surplus produce and overlooked cuts and turning.
OrderThe daily sharing menu; the kitchen plans a single menu each day based on what came in, so trust the team.
TipReservations are required so the kitchen can plan ingredient procurement. Sharing-plate format means it works best as a group of four or more.
Det Lille Apotek dates to 1720 and bills itself as Copenhagen's oldest restaurant, serving Danish open sandwiches, egg cake and warm sole fillet.
OrderThe warm sole fillet with homemade remoulade, or Danish open sandwiches.
TipBook ahead, especially for the evening menu: it is often fully booked between 17:00 and 19:00.
Nyhavns Færgekro at Nyhavn 5 serves a herring table every lunch, plus smørrebrød made from scratch, Finn's meatballs and classics that change with the season.
OrderThe herring table, always served at lunch, or Finn's meatballs.
TipAsk the staff about the Titanic windows, with “New York” scratched in the glass; they know the stories.
Husmanns Vinstue is a cellar restaurant founded in 1888, serving Danish lunch with smørrebrød you assemble yourself and 36 aquavits and snapses.
TipBesides choosing your own smørrebrød you can order a set menu: mandefrokost, herrefrokost or three courses.
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