What to Eat in Copenhagen
Copenhagen’s food scene is defined by modern Nordic cuisine, strong bakery culture, and everyday comfort foods elevated through quality ingredients. Eating well in Copenhagen means balancing casual spots with a few intentional meals.
At the top of the page:
Understanding Food in Copenhagen
Food culture emphasizes quality over quantity.
In general:
Bakeries are central to daily life
Casual dining dominates most meals
Reservations matter for standout restaurants
Essential Dishes in Copenhagen
Smørrebrød
Open-faced rye bread sandwiches.
Where to try it:
Aamanns – Øster Farimagsgade 10 | Website: aamanns.dk
Schønnemann – Hauser Plads 16 | Website: schoennemann.dk
Restaurant Kronborg – Brolæggerstræde 12 | Website: restaurantkronborg.dk
Selma – Rømersgade 20 | Website: restaurantselma.dk
Hallernes Smørrebrød – Torvehallerne | Website: hallernessmorrebrod.dk
Danish Pastries
Classic laminated pastries.
Where to try them:
Hart Bageri – Multiple locations | Website: hartbageri.dk
Juno the Bakery – Århusgade 48 | Instagram: @junothebakery
Andersen Bakery – Islands Brygge 79A | Website: andersenbakery.dk
Skt. Peders Bageri – Sankt Peders Stræde 29 | Website: sktpedersbageri.dk
Meyers Bageri – Multiple locations | Website: meyers.dk
Hot Dogs (Pølser)
Street food staple.
Where to try them:
DØP – Rundetårn area | Website: dop.dk
John’s Hotdog Deli – City Center | Instagram: @johnshotdogdeli
Harry’s Place – Nordre Frihavnsgade 5 | Website: harrysplace.dk
Copenhagen Street Food – Refshaleøen | Website: copenhagenstreetfood.dk
Classic street carts throughout the city
Meatballs (Frikadeller)
Traditional Danish comfort food.
Where to try them:
Restaurant Kronborg – Brolæggerstræde 12
Det Lille Apotek – Store Kannikestræde 15 | Website: detlilleapotek.dk
Peder Oxe – Gråbrødretorv 17 | Website: pederoxe.dk
Kødbyens Fiskebar – Flæsketorvet 100 | Website: kodbyensfiskebar.dk
Traditional Danish restaurants in Indre By
New Nordic Cuisine
Ingredient-driven modern cooking.
Where to try it:
Restaurant Barr – Strandgade 93 | Website: barrcph.com
Manfreds – Jægersborggade 40 | Website: manfredscph.dk
Radio – Frederiksborggade 29 | Website: restaurant-radio.dk
Kadeau Copenhagen – Wildersgade 10B | Website: kadeau.dk
Relæ – Jægersborggade area (pop-up dependent)
Fish Cakes (Fiskefrikadeller)
Pan-fried seafood patties.
Where to try them:
Torvehallerne stalls – Frederiksborggade 21
Restaurant Kronborg – Brolæggerstræde 12
Aamanns – Øster Farimagsgade 10
Local lunch cafés
Neighborhood delis
Rye Bread
Dense sourdough staple.
Where to try it:
Meyers Deli – Multiple locations
Andersen Bakery – Islands Brygge
Torvehallerne bakeries
Hart Bageri
Local supermarkets (high quality)
Seafood
Simple, high-quality preparations.
Where to try it:
Kødbyens Fiskebar – Flæsketorvet 100
Restaurant Barr – Strandgade 93
Höst – Nørre Farimagsgade 41 | Website: restaurant-host.dk
Selma – Rømersgade 20
Waterfront restaurants near Nyhavn (choose carefully)
Coffee
Strong café culture.
Where to try it:
Coffee Collective – Multiple locations | Website: coffeecollective.dk
Prolog Coffee – Kødbyen | Website: prologcoffee.com
Democratic Coffee – Krystalgade 15 | Website: democraticcoffee.dk
April Coffee – Vesterbro | Website: aprilcoffeeroasters.com
Local cafés throughout Nørrebro
Ice Cream
Seasonal favorite.
Where to try it:
Ismageriet – Multiple locations | Website: ismageriet.dk
Siciliansk Is – City Center | Website: sicilianskis.dk
Vaffelbageren – Nyhavn | Website: vaffelbageren.dk
Hija de Sanchez – Torvehallerne | Website: hijadesanchez.dk
Neighborhood gelaterias
Planning Your Meals in Copenhagen
Copenhagen works best when meals are spread across neighborhoods and days. Use this page alongside the Copenhagen City Guide and Where to Stay in Copenhagen to eat near where you’re already spending time.