Best italian restaurants in Copenhagen
The best italian spots in the city — our editors' Passo Picks highlighted, grouped by area.
Copenhagen's italian scene is wide — from corner spots to destination kitchens. We've narrowed it to 34, ranked and grouped by neighbourhood.
Rufino Osteria (Christianshavn), Pirlo Vin | Osteria | Bar (Amager) and Barabba (Indre By) are our top Passo Picks for italian.
At a glance
| Restaurant | Area | Best for | Pick |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rufino Osteria | Christianshavn | Wine and snacks | |
| Pirlo Vin | Osteria | Bar | Amager | Wine and snacks | |
| Barabba | Indre By | Wine and snacks | |
| La trinacria / Taste of sicily | Indre By | A vegetarian-friendly menu | |
| Restaurant Levi | Indre By | A serious cocktail | |
| Rouge Oysters | Vesterbro | Wine and snacks | |
| Supermarco | Sydhavnen | Wine and snacks | |
| Graziano | Nørrebro | Italian cooking | |
| Pomodoro d'Oro | Amager | Wood-fired pizza | |
| Fabro | Indre By | Italiensk |
Indre By
11 placesBarabba
Passo PickBest for: Wine and snacks
Italian-inspired bar and restaurant on Store Kongensgade. Kitchen serves until 22:00, bar stays open until 02:00. Thursday to Sunday.
La trinacria / Taste of sicily
Passo PickBest for: A vegetarian-friendly menu
Sicilian café on Hyskenstræde with warm colours and handmade ceramics on the walls. Ingredients sourced directly from Sicily — olive oil, pasta, wine and bread. A brief pause from the rest of the city.
Restaurant Levi
Passo PickBest for: A serious cocktail
Italian and Japanese in the same kitchen — and it works. Arancini with A5 wagyu is one of Copenhagen's most talked-about mouthfuls. Lively bar, relaxed atmosphere on Ny Østergade.
Fabro
Best for: Italiensk
La Vecchia Signora
Best for: Italiensk
Pasta Mania
Best for: Italiensk
NENI Copenhagen
Best for: Italiensk
Cicchetti
Best for: Italiensk
Barril
Best for: Italiensk
Spaghetteria
Best for: Italiensk
Il_mattarello
Best for: Italiensk
Vesterbro
9 placesRouge Oysters
Passo PickBest for: Wine and snacks
Oysters and Italian cooking on Gl. Kongevej. Bar format with shellfish, pasta and wine. Vesterbro, for those who want to sit for a while.
Italo Caffé
Best for: Italiensk
Mangia
Best for: Italiensk
Resto Bar
Best for: Italiensk
Osteria 16
Best for: Italiensk
Osteria 16 Pesce
Best for: Italiensk
Italo Disco
Best for: Italiensk
Rbabarrab - Vitalian
Best for: Italiensk
Bottega di Graziano
Best for: Italiensk
Other
4 placesCapeesh
Best for: Italiensk
Famo Saxo
Best for: Italiensk
Roskilde festival
Best for: Italiensk
Easypeacylimonesqeezy
Best for: Italiensk
Frederiksberg
3 placesHART Bageri
Best for: Natural wine and a small bite
Richard Hart's sourdough and pastries on Gl. Kongevej. Naturally leavened bread, viennoiserie and a small daily menu. Frederiksberg.
CIRCOLO
Best for: Italiensk
Fojetta
Best for: Italiensk
Christianshavn
2 placesRufino 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.
Undici
Best for: Italiensk
Amager
2 placesPirlo Vin | Osteria | Bar
Passo PickBest for: Wine and snacks
Italian wine bar and osteria out on Strandlodsvej in Amager. Wine, snacks and simple dishes in a format that feels more bar than restaurant.
Pomodoro d'Oro
Passo PickBest for: Wood-fired pizza
Italian pizza and pasta by Amager Strand. Hand-stretched dough and fresh ingredients. Book by email or phone.
Nørrebro
2 placesGraziano
Passo PickBest for: Italian cooking
Italian restaurant on Møllegade, Nørrebro. Classic cooking in calm surroundings.
Bar Pasta
Best for: Italiensk
Sydhavnen
1 placeSupermarco
Passo PickBest for: Wine and snacks
Over 5,000 Italian products on the shelves — pasta, cheese, charcuterie, 500+ wines. The café serves daily dishes, the wine bar opens for tastings. Støbegodsvej, Sydhavnen.
Frequently asked
What's the best italian restaurant in Copenhagen?
Look for the Passo Pick mark — those are our editors' highest recommendations, visited within the last 12 months.
Where are these places located?
Across central Copenhagen — Indre By, Vesterbro, Nørrebro, Østerbro, Frederiksberg, Christianshavn. The Area column shows each.
Do they all take walk-ins?
Most don't. Entries tagged 'walk-in' accept them; the rest require reservations.
Are these only for Passo members?
No. Anyone can book directly. Passo members get exclusive access at selected partners each week.
How are Passo Picks decided?
An editorial judgement built from newspaper reviews (Politiken, Berlingske), Google ratings, social signals, member feedback and our own visits.
