Best nordic and danish restaurants in Copenhagen
The best nordic and danish spots in the city — our editors' Passo Picks highlighted, grouped by area.
Copenhagen's nordic and danish scene is wide — from corner spots to destination kitchens. We've narrowed it to 19, ranked and grouped by neighbourhood.
Formel B (Frederiksberg), Schønnemann (Indre By) and Selma (Indre By) are our top Passo Picks for nordic and danish.
At a glance
| Restaurant | Area | Best for | Pick |
|---|---|---|---|
| Formel B | Frederiksberg | A date night | |
| Schønnemann | Indre By | Classic smørrebrød | |
| Selma | Indre By | Natural wine and a small bite | |
| Aamanns 1921 | Indre By | Classic smørrebrød | |
| Mielcke & Hurtigkarl | Frederiksberg | Wine and snacks | |
| Á Terre | Indre By | Michelin-recommended cooking | |
| Hallernes Smørrebrød | Indre By | Dansk/Smørrebrød | |
| Aamanns Etablissement | Indre By | Dansk/Smørrebrød | |
| Norrlyst | Indre By | Dansk/Smørrebrød | |
| Sankt Annæ | — | Dansk/Smørrebrød |
Indre By
13 placesSchønnemann
Passo PickBest for: Classic smørrebrød
Classic Danish lunch restaurant on Hauser Plads since 1877. Open-faced sandwiches and aquavit in a basement with five generations of patina. Lunch only.
Selma
Passo PickBest for: Natural wine and a small bite
Open-faced sandwiches at lunch and dinner on Rømersgade. Seasonal ingredients from steady suppliers, natural wine and house-made aquavit. À la carte all the way.
Aamanns 1921
Passo PickBest for: Classic smørrebrød
Adam Aamann's open-faced sandwich restaurant in a 1921 building in Indre By. Classic Danish lunch cooking — herring, tartare and house-made rye bread. Also open for dinner.
Á Terre
Passo PickBest for: Michelin-recommended cooking
Michelin restaurant behind the Royal Theatre with two tasting menu formats: a shorter at 700 DKK and the full at 1,400 DKK. Hiramasa, turbot and French wines alongside Nordic produce. Precise technique, no noise.
Hallernes Smørrebrød
Best for: Dansk/Smørrebrød
Aamanns Etablissement
Best for: Dansk/Smørrebrød
Norrlyst
Best for: Dansk/Smørrebrød
Tivolihallen
Best for: Dansk/Smørrebrød
Københavner Caféen
Best for: Dansk/Smørrebrød
Ibens Smørrebrød
Best for: Dansk/Smørrebrød
Cafe Gammeltorv
Best for: Dansk/Smørrebrød
Arnfeldt
Best for: Fransk
Restaurant Viet
Best for: Nordisk
Frederiksberg
2 placesFormel B
Passo PickBest for: A date night
A Frederiksberg fine dining institution. Seasonal menus with French technique and Nordic produce, served in calm, unfussy surroundings on Vesterbrogade.
Mielcke & Hurtigkarl
Passo PickBest for: Wine and snacks
Jakob Mielcke in the old greenhouse by Frederiksberg Have. Nordic-botanical cooking with wild creativity and one of Denmark's best wine programmes. Dinner you'll remember.
Other
2 placesSankt Annæ
Best for: Dansk/Smørrebrød
Fjora
Best for: Nordisk
Vesterbro
1 placeTutten på Mellemfortet
Best for: Dansk/Smørrebrød
Nørrebro
1 placeRestaurant Bruce
Best for: Nordisk
Frequently asked
What's the best nordic and danish 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.
