3 Best Restaurants in Centrum, Copenhagen

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We've compiled the best of the best in Centrum - browse our top choices for the top things to see or do during your stay.

AOC

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When international foodies visit Copenhagen, AOC is high on the list of restaurants to visit. The restaurant, which has two Michelin stars, offers one tasting menu with a strong focus on sensory pleasure, Nordic produce, and imaginative cooking.

Dronningens Tværgade 2, Copenhagen, 1302, Denmark
33-11–11–45
Known For
  • Ultra-fresh ingredients from Scandinavia
  • Seasonal menu
  • Beautifully presented dishes
Restaurant Details
Closed Sun.–Tues. No lunch

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Kong Hans Kælder

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Five centuries ago this was a vineyard; now it's the site of one of Scandinavia's finest restaurants, and the oldest Michelin restaurant in Denmark. Chef Mark Lundgaard's French- and Danish-inspired dishes employ local ingredients and are served in a medieval subterranean space with whitewashed walls and vaulted ceilings.

Vingaardsstræde 6, Copenhagen, 1070, Denmark
33-11–68–68
Known For
  • First Michelin-starred restaurant in Copenhagen
  • Extensive, expensive wine list
  • Classic French cuisine
Restaurant Details
Closed Sun.–Tues. No lunch

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Nyhavns Færgekro

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Among the dozens of restaurants and cafés lining Nyhavn, Nyhavns Færgekro is one of the most atmospheric, with moderately priced Danish treats served in a cozy dining room. Its windows date back to the building's early incarnation as a home to the shipping company White Star Line, which ominously sold tickets for the Titanic.

Nyhavn 5, Copenhagen, 1051, Denmark
33-15–15–88
Known For
  • Homemade flavored schnapps
  • All-you-can-eat lunch buffet of 11 different kinds of herring
  • Danish specialties

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