Reviewed by Oskar Herrik Nielsen
Host & Owner, Klosteret – The Luxurious Townhouse of Copenhagen
Last updated
My top 10 favorite restaurants in Copenhagen
Nordic traditionals by former Noma-chefs
Barr
Set in an old warehouse by the water, Barr reimagines Nordic comfort food with depth and precision. The menu leans rustic – pork schnitzel, grilled cabbage – but with the sharp edge of ex-Noma minds. Beer pairings are exceptional, the mood warmly minimal.
Atmosphere
Cuisine
Execution
Klosteret’s Review
★★★★☆
★★★★☆
★★★★☆
★★★★☆
Unique Danish lunch
Ibens Smørrebrød
Possibly Denmark’s smallest restaurant – and one of the most charming. Iben prepares traditional smørrebrød with care and warmth, served at just a few tables near Klosteret. Open for weekday lunch only. Mention Klosteret for a little surprise.
Atmosphere
Cuisine
Execution
Klosteret’s Review
★★★★★
★★★★☆
★★★★☆
★★★★☆
1 Michelin Star
Marchal
A discreet fine dining restaurant in central Copenhagen, Marchal delivers precise, beautifully plated dishes in elegant surroundings. Seasonal Nordic ingredients meet French technique, resulting in a calm, confident culinary experience. Quiet luxury with substance.
Atmosphere
Cuisine
Execution
Klosteret’s Review
★★★☆☆
★★★★☆
★★★★☆
★★★★☆
The most interesting
Alchemist
More than a restaurant, Alchemist is a total experience – part performance, part philosophy, part fine dining. With two Michelin stars and 50+ courses, Rasmus Munk redefines what a meal can be. Provocative, unforgettable, and unlike anything else in the world.
Atmosphere
Cuisine
Execution
Klosteret’s Review
★★★★★
★★★★★
★★★★★
★★★★★
Superb French cuisine
Bistro Boheme
A Klosteret favourite for classic French bistro cooking at the highest level. Led by chef Per Thøstesen – also chef for the Danish national team – this elegant spot balances richness with restraint. Expect impeccable sauces, proper service and real depth.
Atmosphere
Cuisine
Execution
Klosteret’s Review
★★★★★
★★★★☆
★★★★☆
★★★★☆
Traditional Danish
Restaurant Møntergade
A polished take on the classic Danish lunch tradition, served in elegant surroundings just steps from Kongens Nytorv. Expect rye bread, herring, tartar and schnapps – all prepared with precision and pride. Tradition here is not nostalgic, but elevated.
Atmosphere
Cuisine
Execution
Klosteret’s Review
★★★★☆
★★★★☆
★★★★☆
★★★★☆
My favourite Italian
Trattoria Fiat
Warm, lively and reliably excellent, Fiat is where Klosteret goes for pasta and red wine in the heart of the city. The atmosphere is relaxed but polished, the menu classic with seasonal specials. Don’t miss the tartufo tagliatelle when truffles from Alba are in season.
Atmosphere
Cuisine
Execution
Klosteret’s Review
★★★★☆
★★★☆☆
★★★☆☆
★★★☆☆
Danish cuisine the old fashioned way
Schønnemann
A Copenhagen institution since 1877, Schønnemann serves smørrebrød the old-fashioned way – generous, precise and with cold beer in the right glass. Expect classics like fried herring, liver pâté and aquavit, all in a warm, wood-panelled room filled with locals at lunch.
Atmosphere
Cuisine
Execution
Klosteret’s Review
★★★★☆
★★★☆☆
★★★☆☆
★★★☆☆
Truly the best seafood
Silberbauers Bistro
A French-inspired seafood bistro in Nørrebro with a focus on freshness, fire and unfussy plating. Expect whole grilled fish, mussels in white wine and oysters at the bar. It’s noisy, natural and full of energy – the kind of place you wish were your local.
Atmosphere
Cuisine
Execution
Klosteret’s Review
★★★☆☆
★★★★☆
★★★★☆
★★★★☆
Young and vegan
Baka d’busk
A lively, plant-forward restaurant in Nørrebro where vegetables take centre stage. No meat, no preaching – just colourful, organic dishes full of creativity and flavour. Casual, affordable, and full of young Copenhagen energy.
Atmosphere
Cuisine
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Klosteret’s Review
★★★☆☆
★★★☆☆
★★★★☆
★★★★☆
Oskar’s other favorites
Geranium
A visionary fine-dining temple with world-class precision
Atmosphere
Cuisine
Execution
Klosteret’s Review
★★★★☆
★★★★★
★★★★☆
★★★★☆
noma
World’s best restaurant
Atmosphere
Cuisine
Execution
Klosteret’s Review
★★★★☆
★★★★★
★★★★★
★★★★☆
Salon
An intimate culinary salon with poetic, seasonal plates
Atmosphere
Cuisine
Execution
Klosteret’s Review
★★★★☆
★★★★☆
★★★★☆
★★★★☆
Levi
Italian flair meets Copenhagen cool – uneven but stylish
Atmosphere
Cuisine
Execution
Klosteret’s Review
★★★★★
★★★☆☆
★★☆☆☆
★★★☆☆
Restaurant Sankt Annæ
Classic Danish charm with consistent, hearty dishes
Atmosphere
Cuisine
Execution
Klosteret’s Review
★★★★☆
★★★★☆
★★★★☆
★★★★☆
MASH
Modern American Steakhouse with real kobe meat
Atmosphere
Cuisine
Execution
Klosteret’s Review
★★★★☆
★★★☆☆
★★★★☆
★★★☆☆
Sticks’n’Sushi
Best sushi restaurant chain in Denmark
Atmosphere
Cuisine
Execution
Klosteret’s Review
★★★☆☆
★★☆☆☆
★★☆☆☆
★★★☆☆
Sokkelund
French-inspired brasserie with a cozy, urban feel
Atmosphere
Cuisine
Execution
Klosteret’s Review
★★★★☆
★★★☆☆
★★★★☆
★★★☆☆
Gasoline Grill
Minimalist burger joint with cult street-food appeal
Atmosphere
Cuisine
Execution
Klosteret’s Review
★★☆☆☆
★★★☆☆
★★★☆☆
★★★☆☆
Søllerød Kro
An elegant countryside retreat serving flawless haute cuisine
Atmosphere
Cuisine
Execution
Klosteret’s Review
★★★★★
★★★★★
★★★★★
★★★★★
Also worth mentioning
Krogs Fiskerestaurant
★★★☆☆
Historic seafood footsteps from Klosteret
Grøften
★★★☆☆
Lively Tivoli classic with Danish comfort food
Ravelinen
★★☆☆☆
Rustic island setting, but food falls short
20a
★★★☆☆
Cozy wine bar with relaxed bites
Café Wilder
★★★☆☆
Charming Christianshavn café with casual fare
Vita
★☆☆☆☆
Late-night Danish tradition with fading glory
Sletten Kro
★★★★☆
Refined coastal dining north of the city
Aamanns 1921
★★★☆☆
Modern smørrebrød in chic surroundings
Lumskebugten
★★★★☆
Heritage-rich spot serving updated Danish classics
Kong Hans Kælder
★★★★☆