Bars and restaurants
Lille, Refshaleøen
More than just a destination for freshly baked goods and sourdough bread. Lille is also a go-to spot for hearty lunch dishes, all prepared using produce from local suppliers in its high-ceilinged, pared-back space. Tip: the city’s yellow canal boats stop within walking distance, offering a scenic sail through Copenhagen’s harbour on your way there.
Et Cetera, Nørrebro
Swedish-American chef Joel James opened this small, welcoming restaurant with his South Korean-Danish partner, Nina Lee, focusing on freshly produced fare. Tucked away in a residential pocket of Nørrebro, it serves a regularly changing Korean-inspired menu for breakfast, lunch and dessert. A staple is the korokke fried bun with vesterhavsost cheese and jam – a Korean take on a Danish breakfast classic.
Haraldsgade 3, 2200 Copenhagen, Denmark
Beit Salma, Nørrebro
Lebanese chef Souad Suleiman opened this restaurant to bring high-quality Lebanese dishes to the heart of Nørrebro. Sourcing ingredients through trusted suppliers and trips back home, Suleiman focuses the menu on family recipes from her native Baalbek. The meticulously designed space features brushed aluminium, wooden furnishings and small objects from Lebanon.
Atelier September, Nordhavn
This is chef Frederik Bille Brahe’s latest addition to his growing number of Atelier September cafés, which he launched in 2013. Housed in a compact, old brick building in Nordhavn, the space – designed by architect duo Mentze Ottenstein – serves excellent coffee and brunch classics, complete with its signature whipped butter.
Juno the Bakery, Østerbro
Since opening in 2017, Juno has quickly earned a following for its impeccable cardamom knot-shaped buns. Still operating in its original location, the bakery is dedicated to delivering some of Copenhagen’s best bread, pastries and seasonal specials, attracting visitors from all corners of the city.
Admiralgade 26, City Centre
An intimate corner restaurant in a historic 1796 building, Admiralgade 26 is one of the finest places to eat in Copenhagen. Its homely setting is furnished with Danish design classics, including sterling silver flatware from Georg Jensen, while its menu offers refined dishes centred on fresh ingredients. Every Saturday at lunchtime, the restaurant serves a Japanese-inspired choushoku breakfast, featuring rice, fresh fish, miso soup and greens.
Lumskebugten, City Centre
Denmark boasts the richest food traditions in Scandinavia, with its signature smørrebrød an all-time favourite. This compact historic restaurant, just steps from the waterside and the headquarters of shipping giant Maersk, features wooden walls reminiscent of a Danish summer house. It offers an extensive menu of open-faced sandwiches topped with fresh meats, fish and vegetables.
Bar Vitrine, City Centre
This bar, set up in partnership with furniture brand Frama, is housed in a corner lot resembling a glass display case, which gives the bar its name. Furnished with a selection of the brand’s pieces alongside bespoke designs, it offers low-intervention wines and dishes crafted by former Noma chef Dhriti Arora, who draws on her Indian heritage for the daily menu.
Auren’s Deli, Frederiksberg
This small neighbourhood grocery shop, wine bar and restaurant offers a selection of regional and international produce from selected suppliers. Tucked away in a residential pocket of Frederiksberg, it’s ideal for picking up ingredients and wine to take home or for enjoying a glass and a meal in its warmly furnished setting. It serves an ever-changing menu for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Fasangården, Frederiksberg
Fasangården is a historic 18th-century pheasant farm in the leafy Frederiksberg Have park, which has been transformed into a restaurant blending Danish and international influences. With a focus on seasonal ingredients and simple yet refined dishes, it offers an elevated dining experience in sophisticated surroundings, reflecting the estate’s rich history and grand interiors.
