Granola
It looks like an American diner, but the menu at this local favorite reads more like that of a French café. Stop by for coffee and croissants in the morning, a croque madame for lunch, or just to have a drink and people-watch.
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Copenhagen has experienced a gastronomical revolution over the past decade. A rising interest in new Nordic cooking emphasizes using locally sourced raw materials and high-quality seasonal ingredients. Wild game, cured or smoked fish and meats, Limfjord oysters, Læsø langoustine, eel, and plaice are a few examples.
There's also been a revival of authentic Danish fare. Most such meals begin with sild, pickled herring of various flavors, served on rugbrød, a very dark and dense rye-based bread. This bread is also the basis for smørrebrød—open-face sandwiches piled high with various meats, vegetables, and condiments. For dinner, try flæskesteg, pork roast with a crispy rind, which is commonly served with rødkål, stewed red cabbage, and potatoes.
There are plenty of bistros serving moderately priced meals, and for inexpensive savory noshes in stylish surroundings, consider lingering in a café. Many restaurants offer fixed-priced meals with wine-pairing menus, and most restaurants require reservations. Many restaurants tack a surcharge of between 3.75% and 5.75% onto the bill for the use of foreign credit cards.
Jatak
"Yes, please" is the translation of this restaurant's name, and that was the reaction diners had when the restaurant opened. Critics, dining guides, and locals all love the restaurant for its tucked-away location, the combination of Scandinavian produce and Cantonese flavors (the chef, Jonathan Tam, has Chinese roots), and the friendly atmosphere.
Polly
You could spend an entire day at this all-day café and restaurant, which seamlessly transforms from a cozy breakfast spot in the morning to a busy café at lunch and a bustling neo-brasserie at night.
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POPL Burger
When Noma opened a pop-up burger shack in its restaurant during the pandemic, people stood in line for hours, and guests and reviewers were quick to call it the world's best burger. Have a taste for yourself at this new, permanent burger restaurant, located on an iconic corner on a quay.
Christianshavns Færgecafé
Located on one of Christianshavn’s quiet backstreets, this café serves traditional Danish food, with plenty of aquavit to go with it. It’s been doing so for more than 150 years, and the beautiful setting perfectly matches the food.
Maison
Offering a menu of French classics including snails from Burgundy, foie gras, steak au poivre, sole meunière, and crème brûlée, Maison is decked out with a zinc bar, marble countertops, and French bistro chairs. Frankly, it's a dream of a brasserie, one of the best in Copenhagen.
Pastis
This lively eatery, which looks exactly like your favorite bistro in Paris, is the place to go for French favorites. Its accomplished chef and owner, Mikkel Egelund, satisfies with classics like entrecôte with béarnaise and crispy fries, mussels steamed in white wine and herbs, or salade niçoise. Enjoy a pre-dinner drink at the brass bar or have after-dinner coffee or Cognac on the patio.
