Best restaurants in Christianshavn
A curated guide to the places worth knowing in Christianshavn — with our editors' Passo Picks highlighted.
Christianshavn hosts 23 restaurants in our directory — from quick neighbourhood spots to destination dining. Here's where to eat now.
Rufino Osteria (Christianshavn), Donda (Christianshavn) and Barr (Christianshavn) are our top Passo Picks for Christianshavn.
At a glance
| Restaurant | Area | Best for | Pick |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rufino Osteria | Christianshavn | Wine and snacks | |
| Donda | Christianshavn | Fish and shellfish | |
| Barr | Christianshavn | Modern Nordic cooking | |
| Christianshavns Færgecafé | Christianshavn | Classic smørrebrød | |
| Aure | Christianshavn | A tasting menu evening | |
| Donda Khana | Christianshavn | Indian cooking | |
| La Banchina | Christianshavn | Natural wine and a small bite | |
| Noma | Christianshavn | A tasting menu evening | |
| Flyvergrillen | Christianshavn | Burger | |
| POPL Burger | Christianshavn | Burger |
Rufino Osteria
Passo PickBest for: Wine and snacks
Osteria on Christianshavn with fresh pasta made daily. Wines imported directly from small Italian producers. Communal tables, open kitchen and relaxed service.
Donda
Passo PickBest for: Fish and shellfish
South Asian cooking at Strandgade 20 in Christianshavn. Donda Khana combines South Asian techniques and flavour profiles with local Danish ingredients. Seafood-focused menu with cocktails and wine. Tuesday to Saturday.
Barr
Passo PickBest for: Modern Nordic cooking
Newly reopened after a full renovation on Strandgade by the harbour. Seasonal kitchen, a serious beer programme and a wine cellar ranging from classic to adventurous. Two dinner seatings every evening.
Christianshavns Færgecafé
Passo PickBest for: Classic smørrebrød
Danish lunch and dinner on a historic ferry from 1880, moored at Wilders Canal. Open-faced sandwiches at lunch, tartlets and roast pork belly in the evening. Over 30 house-made aquavits.
Aure
Passo PickBest for: A tasting menu evening
Tasting menu in a gunpowder house from 1745 on Krudtløbsvej. The kitchen works with the sea, the fields and the forest — seasonal, without garnish for garnish's sake.
Donda Khana
Passo PickBest for: Indian cooking
South Indian-inspired cooking on Strandgade in Christianshavn. Part of the DONDA group — set menu and à la carte in a room close to the water. Spices with direction.
La Banchina
Passo PickBest for: Natural wine and a small bite
16 seats, no reservations and a sauna facing the water. Fish, vegetables and natural wine from biodynamic producers. Refshalevej, morning to evening.
Noma
Passo PickBest for: A tasting menu evening
René Redzepi's kitchen on Refshalevej — foraged, fermented and season-bound. One of the world's most copied restaurants, still only one place.
Flyvergrillen
Best for: Burger
POPL Burger
Best for: Burger
Café Wilder
Best for: Café/Kaffe
Restaurant Sundby Sejl
Best for: A meal worth knowing about
Ravelinen
Best for: A meal worth knowing about
Båden
Best for: Mexicansk
Undici
Best for: Italiensk
Kanalhuset
Best for: A meal worth knowing about
STRANGAS GREEK FOOD
Best for: Græsk
Amager Gyouza
Best for: A meal worth knowing about
Strutto
Best for: A meal worth knowing about
The Organic Boho
Best for: Bageri
Will at the Bridge
Best for: Kinesisk
Gorm's - Nyhavn
Best for: Pizza
Brødflov - Christianshavn
Best for: Bageri
Frequently asked
What's the best restaurant in Christianshavn?
Our editors' favourites in Christianshavn are marked as Passo Picks. All Picks have been visited by the team within the last 12 months.
Are these only for Passo members?
Anyone can dine at any of these. Passo members get exclusive Passes — special menus and tastings — at selected partners each week.
How recent is this list?
We do a full audit quarterly. The list reflects the state of the dining scene as of our most recent audit.
Do you accept paid placement?
No. Restaurants cannot pay to appear on this list or to be marked as a Passo Pick.
What does Passo Pick mean?
Passo Picks are the editors' highest recommendations — the places we point friends to first. Built from newspaper reviews, Google ratings, social signals, member feedback and our own visits.
