Best Restaurants in Copenhagen, Rated 1 to 100

These are the best restaurants in Copenhagen, rated by Vota’s 1–100 community score across 10 categories: fine dining, pizza, burger, french, italian, seafood, kebab, casual dining, sushi, and sandwich.

Copenhagen & Food

Copenhagen is a small city that takes food very seriously. Noma put it on the map, but the obsession runs much deeper than one restaurant.

Geranium and Alchemist both score a perfect 100 on Vota. Chefs book flights just to eat here. But the depth below them is what really sets Copenhagen apart. Dozens of restaurants score 90 or above, and the level stays high well into the middle of the market.

Pizza and casual places dominate by volume. French restaurants are surprisingly strong, with a median Vota score of 96 across the whole category. Sushi has quietly become one of the better bets in the city. Eat cheap with smørrebrød or a falafel plate (around 70–89 DKK); fine dining mains run 345–465 DKK. Even unremarkable-looking places tend to be decent. You have to work harder to find a bad meal here than in most cities.

Before you eat

Smørrebrød. Rye bread with something good on top. Herring, roast beef, egg, whatever’s in season. It’s a lunch thing, traditionally eaten with a beer. Schønnemann does it better than anyone.

New Nordic. Noma put Copenhagen on the food world’s map in the 2000s and that energy hasn’t gone away. Fermented things, foraged ingredients, hyper-seasonal menus. You’ll notice it even in mid-range places that probably weren’t thinking about it consciously.

Lunch vs dinner. Danes eat their main meal at lunch. Dinner starts late, around 7 or 8, and costs more. A lot of good restaurants do a cheaper lunch version of their dinner menu. Worth knowing if you’re watching what you spend.

Reservations. Fine dining places book up weeks or months out. Casual spots you can usually call a couple of days before. Pizza, kebab, sandwiches: just walk in.

Tipping. No tipping culture here. Service is included in the price. Rounding up if you had a great meal is fine but nobody expects it.

Budget. It’s expensive. A normal lunch will cost 150–250 DKK a head. Dinner is 300–500 DKK. Fine dining starts around 1,500 DKK and goes up from there. Pay by card everywhere, nobody uses cash.

The Best Fine Dining in Copenhagen

This is where Copenhagen made its name. Geranium (Vota 100) and Alchemist (Vota 100) are as good as restaurants get anywhere in the world. Alouette (Vota 100) rounds out the top three with innovative tasting menus in a more relaxed setting. Nearly every fine dining place here scores 90 or above. Book well in advance.

100
Geranium
Tasting menus with panoramic views over Fælledparken. Widely considered one of the best restaurants in the world.
Fine Dining
Per Henrik Lings Allé 4, 2100 København, DK
100
Alchemist
Theatrical and unlike anywhere else. Part fine dining, part art installation. You’ll be talking about it for years.
Fine Dining
Refshalevej 173C, København, 1432, Denmark
100
Alouette
Innovative tasting menus with thoughtful wine pairings in a relaxed, unfussy setting. Serious cooking without the formality.
Fine Dining
Kronprinsessegade 8, 1306 København, Denmark

The Best Pizza in Copenhagen

Over 270 pizza places in Copenhagen. Non Solo Pizza (Vota 97) leads with authentic Italian pizza and crispy crusts. Bæst & Mirabelle (Vota 95) makes its own mozzarella and cures its own charcuterie. Little Brother (Vota 94) does Neapolitan properly. Most pies cost 83–94 DKK. Vota 75 or above and you’re in good territory.

97
Non Solo Pizza
Authentic Italian pizza with fresh ingredients and crispy crusts. Good ingredients left to speak for themselves.
Pizza
Nørrebrogade 18B 18F, 2200 København N
95
Bæst & Mirabelle
Handmade mozzarella, house-cured charcuterie, wood-fired sourdough pizza. The ingredients make the difference.
Pizza
Guldbergsgade 29, København, 2200, Denmark
94
Little Brother
Neapolitan pizza done seriously. Cocktails and a 3-course menu if you want to make a proper evening of it.
Pizza
Nørre Farimagsgade 54, 1364 København, Denmark

Most popular dishes

DishTypical price
Pizza Pepperoni93 DKK
Pizza Margherita85 DKK
Pizza Gorgonzola95 DKK
Pizza Bresaola105 DKK
Pizza Capricciosa97 DKK

The Best Burgers in Copenhagen

Copenhagen takes burgers seriously. POPL Burger (Vota 98) leads with organic beef and handmade veggie patties. Dandelion Burger (Vota 97) is the rising name in the category. Gasoline Grill (Vota 95) cooks until sold out, so pre-order to be safe. Cheeseburger runs 99–110 DKK across most menus. Vota 75 or above.

98
POPL Burger
Organic beef, handmade veggie patties, decent wine and beer list. Feels a bit more grown-up than a typical burger place.
Burger
Strandgade 108, København, 1401, Denmark
97
Dandelion Burger
Handcrafted burgers with care put into every element. One of the best new names in the category.
Burger
Store Kongensgade 70, 1264 København, DK
95
Gasoline Grill
They cook until they run out, then that’s it for the day. Pre-order if you want to be sure.
Burger
Værnedamsvej 2, 1619 København, Denmark

Most popular dishes

DishTypical price
Cheeseburger99 DKK
Chicken Burger109 DKK
Veggie Burger108 DKK
Hot Nashville Burger110 DKK
Vegan Burger120 DKK

The Best French Restaurants in Copenhagen

The French category has the highest median Vota score in the city: 96. Kong Hans Kælder (Vota 100) is fine dining in a vaulted cellar from 1976, one of the great rooms in Copenhagen. Gronnegade (Vota 100) brings a Nordic edge to modern French. Marchal (Vota 100) is the hotel restaurant done right. Vota 80 gets you into the good stuff.

100
Kong Hans Kælder
French fine dining in a vaulted cellar from 1976. One of the most beautiful dining rooms in the city.
French
Vingårdstræde 6, 1070 København K
100
Grønnegade
French
Grønnegade 39, København, 1107, Denmark
100
Marchal
Modern French cooking inside the D’Angleterre hotel. One of the most refined dining rooms in Copenhagen.
French
Marchal, Kongens Nytorv 34, 1050 København, Denmark

Most popular dishes

DishTypical price
Steak Tartare185 DKK
Salmon160 DKK
Ribeye345 DKK
Omelette149 DKK
Beef Tenderloin296 DKK

The Best Italian Restaurants in Copenhagen

Italian is the biggest sit-down category in the city. Boutique Emilia (Vota 100) specialises in regional Italian with great wines and pasta. Tavola Calda (Vota 100) is rustic and unpretentious. Il Rosmarino (Vota 99) serves authentic cuisine prepared by Italian chefs. Most pizzas run 90–102 DKK, pasta from 152 DKK. Vota 75 or above.

100
Boutique Emilia
Regional Italian cuisine with a strong wine list, house-made pasta, and imported cheeses. The real thing.
Italian
Frederiksholms Kanal 4, 1220 København K
100
Tavola Calda
Rustic and unpretentious. Does dine-in, takeaway, and catering. The kind of Italian you want to be your local.
Italian
Rebekkavej 34, 2900 Gentofte, Denmark
99
Il Rosmarino
Authentic Italian cuisine prepared by Italian chefs, tucked inside a hotel. Reliable and properly cooked.
Italian
Nyhavn 71, København, 1051, Denmark

Most popular dishes

DishTypical price
Pizza Gorgonzola110 DKK
Salmon179 DKK
Ravioli179 DKK
Lasagna135 DKK
Pizza Margherita99 DKK

The Best Seafood in Copenhagen

Denmark is a coastal country and the seafood reflects that. Palægade 2.0 (Vota 100) bridges tradition and innovation with elevated smørrebrød alongside modern dishes. Barr (Vota 100) does Scandinavian cooking with strong local sourcing. Aamanns 1921 (Vota 100) is Michelin-recommended. Most dishes run 135–174 DKK. Vota 70 or above.

100
Palægade 2.0
Classic Danish lunch and dinner, bridging tradition and innovation with elevated smørrebrød and modern cuisine.
Seafood
Palægade 8, København, 1261, Denmark
100
Barr
Scandinavian cooking with strong local sourcing. Baked cod, veal shank, things that taste of where they came from.
Seafood
Strandgade 93, 1401 København, Denmark
100
Aamanns 1921
Michelin-recommended smørrebrød and classic Danish dishes with an international touch. Adam Aamann’s best address.
Seafood
Niels Hemmingsens Gade 19, København, 1153, Denmark

Most popular dishes

DishTypical price
Shrimp / Prawns165 DKK
Salmon132 DKK
Mussels199 DKK
Halibut345 DKK
Poke Bowl145 DKK

The Best Kebab in Copenhagen

Cheap, fast, open late. The Durum Bar (Vota 84) leads the category with homemade kebab in freshly baked durum and pita. Zam Zam (Vota 70) and Killer Kebab (Vota 68) round out the top three. Falafel shows up at over 30 places and usually costs around 70 DKK. Vota 50 or above gets you the better end of the category.

84
The Durum Bar
Homemade kebab in freshly baked durum and pita, with falafel options too. One of the most focused spots in the category.
Kebab
Frederikssundsvej 40, 2400 København, Denmark
70
Zam Zam
A solid kebab shop with a menu that covers the classics. Reliable and fast.
Kebab
Frederikssundsvej 20, 2400 København, Denmark
68
Killer Kebab
Lamb and homemade falafel in sourdough flatbread. The fries are seasoned well. One of those places you come back to.
Kebab
Viktoriagade 11, 1655 København, Denmark

Most popular dishes

DishTypical price
Falafel Dish / Plate99 DKK
Kebab Dish / Plate84 DKK
Cheeseburger85 DKK
Chicken Burger84 DKK
Classic Burger85 DKK

The Best Casual Dining in Copenhagen

The everyday backbone of Copenhagen eating. Almanak (Vota 100) is a Danish tribute to the French bistro, guided by the seasons. Judie (Vota 100) does traditional smørrebrød without fuss. VIE (Vota 99) brings modern bistro food with French and Nordic roots. Most mains run 89–168 DKK. Vota 65 or above.

100
Almanak
A Danish tribute to the French bistro. Seasonal menu, local vegetables, inspired cooking. One of the best in the city.
Casual Dining
Ekvipagemestervej 10, 1438 København, Denmark
100
Judie
A proper smørrebrød place. Traditional, no fuss, very good.
Casual Dining
Nyhavn 26, 1051 København, DK
99
VIE
Modern bistro food with French and Nordic roots. One of the better value finds in the city.
Casual Dining
Århusgade 128E, 2150 København, DK

Most popular dishes

DishTypical price
Smørrebrød135 DKK
Roast Beef145 DKK
Beef Fillet / Steak324 DKK
Caesar Salad154 DKK
Grilled Chicken174 DKK

The Best Sushi in Copenhagen

Sushi has gotten genuinely good here. Sushi Anaba (Vota 100) specialises in traditional edomae sushi with a focus on Scandinavian fish. The best in the city. Hachi Sushi (Vota 98) and Sensu Sushi (Vota 98) round out the top three. California Roll and Spicy Salmon around 70 DKK. Vota 70 or above.

100
Sushi Anaba
Traditional edomae sushi with a focus on Scandinavian fish. Intimate, serious, very good.
Sushi
Mariehamngade 17, 2150 København, DK
98
Hachi Sushi
Solid sushi with both dine-in and takeaway. A reliable neighbourhood choice.
Sushi
Rosenvængets Allé 2, 2100 København, DK
98
Sensu Sushi
Sushi, ramen, and izakaya-style dishes. More range than most sushi places in Copenhagen.
Sushi
Richard Mortensens Vej 78K, 2300 København, Denmark

Most popular dishes

DishTypical price
California Roll87 DKK
Alaska Roll86 DKK
Crispy Ebi98 DKK
Spicy Tuna Roll94 DKK
Rainbow Roll132 DKK

The Best Sandwiches in Copenhagen

Sandwiches are cheap and everywhere. Tuna is the most popular filling. Schonnemann (Vota 99) is the place for smørrebrød, a Copenhagen institution doing lunch for over a hundred years. Groften (Vota 93) is inside Tivoli Gardens with a lot of atmosphere. Abrikos (Vota 90) is a café that does catering and casual bites. Most sandwiches cost 75–89 DKK. Vota 70 or above.

99
Schønnemann
The best smørrebrød in Copenhagen. Been doing lunch here for over a hundred years. Beer and schnapps are part of the deal.
Sandwich
Hauser Plads 16, København, 1127, Denmark
93
Grøften
Inside Tivoli Gardens. Danish homestyle cooking and smørrebrød with a lot of atmosphere. You’ll need a Tivoli ticket to get in.
Sandwich
Vesterbrogade 3, 1620 København, DK
90
Abrikos
A café known for quality ingredients and careful preparation. Good for a relaxed bite or a catered event.
Sandwich
Nørregade 38, 1165 København, DK

Most popular dishes

DishTypical price
Meatball Sandwich129 DKK
Tuna Sandwich79 DKK
Roast Beef Sandwich140 DKK
Chicken Salad Sandwich140 DKK
Chicken Sandwich85 DKK