Restaurants · Our pick in Copenhagen

ESSE

Creative restaurant·Nordhavn

One MICHELIN Star

About ESSE

ESSE is at Trelleborggade 13A/13B, Copenhagen. It holds One MICHELIN Star in the 2026 MICHELIN Guide.

Why it's on our list

  • One MICHELIN Star (2026)
  • Creative

Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with ESSE before you go.

What’s nearby

Distances from ESSE are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 15 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.

Nearest Metro and train stations

  1. NordhavnM4S-tog AS-tog BS-tog BxS-tog CS-tog E250 m3 min walk
  2. OrientkajM4550 m7 min walk
  3. Poul Henningsens PladsM31.1 km14 min walk

Key sights

  1. The Little Mermaid1.6 kmWalk 20 minCycle 6 minCar or taxi 9 min
  2. Amalienborg2.5 kmWalk 32 minCycle 10 minCar or taxi 11 min
  3. Rosenborg Castle2.6 kmWalk 32 minCycle 10 minCar or taxi 11 min
  4. Nyhavn3.0 kmWalk 38 minCycle 12 minCar or taxi 12 min
  5. Christiansborg3.6 kmWalk 45 minCycle 14 minCar or taxi 14 min
  6. Tivoli Gardens4.0 kmCycle 16 minCar or taxi 15 min
  7. Copenhagen Airport9.1 kmCycle 37 minCar or taxi 27 min

Main railway stations

  1. Østerport1.6 kmWalk 19 minCycle 6 minCar or taxi 9 min
  2. Nørreport3.0 kmWalk 37 minCycle 12 minCar or taxi 12 min
  3. Copenhagen Central Station4.2 kmCycle 17 minCar or taxi 15 min

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