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Smørrebrød on dark rye: beef tartare with crisps, and chicken salad

68 of the best · Copenhagen, Denmark

The Best Restaurants in Copenhagen

Geranium and Kadeau with Three MICHELIN Stars in 2026, Kong Hans Kælder, Alchemist, Koan and a|o|c with Two, eleven One-Star tables, the Bib Gourmands of Nørrebro and Vesterbro, the smørrebrød rooms and Noma, home again.

Our 68 favourites, listed A–Z · Updated October 2026

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Three of our favourites from this list, vetted by people who know and love Copenhagen.

  1. Three MICHELIN Stars

    Geranium

    Østerbro·Creative restaurant

    Rasmus Kofoed’s restaurant on the eighth floor of the Parken National Stadium: Three MICHELIN Stars in 2026.

    Per Henrik Lings Allé 4, Parken National Stadium, 2100 Ø CopenhagenExplore View on map

  2. Three MICHELIN Stars

    Kadeau

    Christianshavn·Creative restaurant

    Creative cooking on Wildersgade in Christianshavn: Three MICHELIN Stars in 2026.

    Wildersgade 10B, 1408 CopenhagenExplore View on map

  3. Since 1877

    Restaurant Schønnemann

    Indre By·Smørrebrød restaurant

    Classic Danish lunch since 1877: smørrebrød, herring and more than 140 snaps, on Hauser Plads.

    Hauser Plads 16, 1127 CopenhagenExplore View on map

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The back story 2

In-depth stories behind the list.

  1. The back story

    Danish Cuisine

    Copenhagen·In depth: food

    Smørrebrød on dark rye, herring and snaps, the cakes of the konditori, the Christmas table and the New Nordic kitchen that began here in 2004: the dishes of Copenhagen, and where to taste them.

    Explore View on map

  2. The back story

    Eating in Copenhagen: the back story

    Copenhagen·In depth

    Two three-star tables, four two-stars and eleven one-stars in the 2026 MICHELIN Guide, the smørrebrød of the lunch rooms, the Bib Gourmands of Nørrebro and Vesterbro, and Noma’s return: how Copenhagen eats.

    Explore View on map

Three MICHELIN Stars 2

From the 2026 MICHELIN Guide.

  1. Three MICHELIN Stars

    Geranium

    Østerbro·Creative restaurant

    Rasmus Kofoed’s restaurant on the eighth floor of the Parken National Stadium: Three MICHELIN Stars in 2026.

    Per Henrik Lings Allé 4, Parken National Stadium, 2100 Ø CopenhagenExplore View on map

  2. Three MICHELIN Stars

    Kadeau

    Christianshavn·Creative restaurant

    Creative cooking on Wildersgade in Christianshavn: Three MICHELIN Stars in 2026.

    Wildersgade 10B, 1408 CopenhagenExplore View on map

Two MICHELIN Stars 4

From the 2026 MICHELIN Guide.

  1. Two MICHELIN Stars

    Alchemist

    Refshaleøen·Creative restaurant

    The theatrical, many-course restaurant behind bronze doors on Refshaleøen: Two MICHELIN Stars in 2026.

    Refshalevej 173C, 1432 K CopenhagenExplore View on map

  2. Two MICHELIN Stars

    a|o|c

    Frederiksstaden·Creative restaurant

    Creative cooking on Dronningens Tværgade, near Kongens Nytorv: Two MICHELIN Stars in 2026.

    Dronningens Tværgade 2, 1302 K CopenhagenExplore View on map

  3. Two MICHELIN Stars

    Koan

    Langelinie·Creative restaurant

    Creative cooking on Langeliniekaj by the cruise quays: Two MICHELIN Stars in 2026.

    Langeliniekaj 5, 2100 CopenhagenExplore View on map

  4. Two MICHELIN Stars

    Kong Hans Kælder

    Indre By·Modern French restaurant

    Modern French cooking in a vaulted cellar in the old town: Two MICHELIN Stars in 2026.

    Vingaardsstræde 6, 1070 CopenhagenExplore View on map

One MICHELIN Star 11

From the 2026 MICHELIN Guide.

  1. One MICHELIN Star

    akmē

    Nordhavn·Fusion restaurant

    Fusion cooking on Sandkaj, Nordhavn. One MICHELIN Star in 2026.

    Sandkaj 39, 2150 CopenhagenExplore View on map

  2. One MICHELIN Star

    Alouette

    Frederiksstaden·Modern Cuisine restaurant

    Modern cooking on Kronprinsessegade. One MICHELIN Star in 2026.

    Kronprinsessegade 8, 1306 CopenhagenExplore View on map

  3. One MICHELIN Star

    Aure

    Holmen·Creative restaurant

    Creative cooking on Krudtløbsvej, on the old naval island of Holmen. One MICHELIN Star in 2026.

    Krudtløbsvej 8, 1439 CopenhagenExplore View on map

  4. One MICHELIN Star

    ESSE

    Nordhavn·Creative restaurant

    Creative cooking on Trelleborggade, Nordhavn. One MICHELIN Star in 2026.

    Trelleborggade 13A/13B, 2150 CopenhagenExplore View on map

  5. One MICHELIN Star

    formel B

    Frederiksberg·Modern Cuisine restaurant

    Modern cooking on Vesterbrogade at Frederiksberg. One MICHELIN Star in 2026.

    Vesterbrogade 184, Frederiksberg, 1800 C CopenhagenExplore View on map

  6. One MICHELIN Star

    Jatak

    Nørrebro·Creative restaurant

    Creative cooking on Rantzausgade, Nørrebro. One MICHELIN Star in 2026.

    Rantzausgade 39, 2200 CopenhagenExplore View on map

  7. One MICHELIN Star

    Lille Mølle

    Christianshavn·Modern Cuisine restaurant

    Modern cooking by the ramparts of Christianshavn. One MICHELIN Star in 2026.

    Christianshavns Voldgade 52, 1424 CopenhagenExplore View on map

  8. One MICHELIN Star

    Marchal

    Kongens Nytorv·Modern Cuisine restaurant

    The restaurant of Hotel d’Angleterre on Kongens Nytorv. One MICHELIN Star in 2026.

    Kongens Nytorv 34, 1050 K CopenhagenExplore View on map

  9. One MICHELIN Star

    Sushi Anaba

    Nordhavn·Japanese restaurant

    A Japanese sushi counter on Mariehamngade, Nordhavn. One MICHELIN Star in 2026.

    Mariehamngade 23, 2150 CopenhagenExplore View on map

  10. One MICHELIN Star

    texture

    Indre By·Modern Cuisine restaurant

    Modern cooking on Sølvgade, near the King’s Garden. One MICHELIN Star in 2026.

    Sølvgade 86, 1307 CopenhagenExplore View on map

  11. One MICHELIN Star

    Udtryk

    Indre By·Creative restaurant

    Creative cooking on Teglgårdstræde, in the Norrlyst family. One MICHELIN Star in 2026.

    Teglgårdstræde 8A, 1452 CopenhagenExplore View on map

Bib Gourmand 24

Good cooking at moderate prices, in the 2026 guide.

  1. Bib Gourmand

    Anarki

    Frederiksberg·Modern Cuisine restaurant

    Modern cooking on Vodroffsvej. A Bib Gourmand in 2026.

    Vodroffsvej 47, 1900 Frederiksberg C CopenhagenExplore View on map

  2. Bib Gourmand

    Bistro Lupa

    Østerbro·Vegan restaurant

    A vegan bistro on Marstalsgade. A Bib Gourmand in 2026.

    Marstalsgade 8, 2100 CopenhagenExplore View on map

  3. Bib Gourmand

    Bobe

    Indre By·Modern Cuisine restaurant

    Modern cooking on Gråbrødretorv, the old town’s friars’ square. A Bib Gourmand in 2026.

    Gråbrødretorv 11, 1154 CopenhagenExplore View on map

  4. Bib Gourmand

    Botschaft

    Nørrebro·German restaurant

    German cooking on Ryesgade. A Bib Gourmand in 2026.

    Ryesgade 25, 2200 CopenhagenExplore View on map

  5. Bib Gourmand

    Calma

    Nørrebro·French restaurant

    French cooking on Jægersborggade. A Bib Gourmand in 2026.

    Jægersborggade 34, 2200 CopenhagenExplore View on map

  6. Bib Gourmand

    Enomania

    Frederiksberg·Italian restaurant

    Italian cooking and wine on Vesterbrogade. A Bib Gourmand in 2026.

    Vesterbrogade 187, 1800 C CopenhagenExplore View on map

  7. Bib Gourmand

    Gabrielle

    Indre By·French restaurant

    French cooking on Vestergade, in the Norrlyst family. A Bib Gourmand in 2026.

    Vestergade 3, 1456 CopenhagenExplore View on map

  8. Bib Gourmand

    Graziano

    Nørrebro·Italian restaurant

    Italian cooking on Møllegade. A Bib Gourmand in 2026.

    Møllegade 13, 2200 CopenhagenExplore View on map

  9. Bib Gourmand

    Koefoed

    Frederiksstaden·Modern Cuisine restaurant

    Modern cooking on Landgreven. A Bib Gourmand in 2026.

    Landgreven 3, 1301 K CopenhagenExplore View on map

  10. Bib Gourmand

    Levi

    Indre By·Italian and Japanese restaurant

    Italian and Japanese cooking on Ny Østergade. A Bib Gourmand in 2026.

    Ny Østergade 24, 1101 CopenhagenExplore View on map

  11. Bib Gourmand

    Marv & Ben

    Indre By·Modern Cuisine restaurant

    Modern cooking on Snaregade. A Bib Gourmand in 2026.

    Snaregade 4, 1205 K CopenhagenExplore View on map

  12. Bib Gourmand

    Mêlée

    Frederiksberg·French restaurant

    French cooking on Martensens Allé. A Bib Gourmand in 2026.

    Martensens Allé 16, 1828 C CopenhagenExplore View on map

  13. Bib Gourmand

    no.2

    Christiansbro·Modern Cuisine restaurant

    Modern cooking on the harbour at Nicolai Eigtveds Gade. A Bib Gourmand in 2026.

    Nicolai Eigtveds Gade 32, 1402 K CopenhagenExplore View on map

  14. Bib Gourmand

    Norrlyst

    Indre By·Danish restaurant

    Danish cooking on Kompagnistræde. A Bib Gourmand in 2026.

    Kompagnistræde 18, 1208 CopenhagenExplore View on map

  15. Bib Gourmand

    Paesàno

    Nørrebro·Italian restaurant

    Italian cooking on Jægersborggade. A Bib Gourmand in 2026.

    Jægersborggade 41, 2200 CopenhagenExplore View on map

  16. Bib Gourmand

    Petra Bar & Restaurant

    Frederiksstaden·Modern Cuisine restaurant

    Modern cooking on Dronningens Tværgade. A Bib Gourmand in 2026.

    Dronningens Tværgade 45, 1302 CopenhagenExplore View on map

  17. Bib Gourmand

    Pluto

    Frederiksstaden·Modern Cuisine restaurant

    Modern cooking on Borgergade. A Bib Gourmand in 2026.

    Borgergade 16, 1300 K CopenhagenExplore View on map

  18. Bib Gourmand

    Radio

    Frederiksberg·Modern Cuisine restaurant

    Modern cooking on Julius Thomsens Gade. A Bib Gourmand in 2026.

    Julius Thomsens Gade 12, 1632 V CopenhagenExplore View on map

  19. Bib Gourmand

    Rebel

    Frederiksstaden·Modern Cuisine restaurant

    Modern cooking on Store Kongensgade. A Bib Gourmand in 2026.

    Store Kongensgade 52, 1264 K CopenhagenExplore View on map

  20. Bib Gourmand

    Restaurant Frank

    Indre By·Modern Cuisine restaurant

    Modern cooking on Grønnegade. A Bib Gourmand in 2026.

    Grønnegade 33, 1107 CopenhagenExplore View on map

  21. Bib Gourmand

    Sanchez

    Vesterbro·Mexican restaurant

    Mexican cooking on Istedgade. A Bib Gourmand in 2026.

    Istedgade 60, 1650 K CopenhagenExplore View on map

  22. Bib Gourmand

    Selma

    Indre By·Smørrebrød restaurant

    Smørrebrød on Rømersgade, near Torvehallerne. A Bib Gourmand in 2026.

    Rømersgade 20, 1362 K CopenhagenExplore View on map

  23. Bib Gourmand

    Silberbauers Bistro

    Nørrebro·French restaurant

    A French bistro on Jægersborggade. A Bib Gourmand in 2026.

    Jægersborggade 40, 2200 N CopenhagenExplore View on map

  24. Bib Gourmand

    Uformel

    Indre By·Modern Cuisine restaurant

    Modern cooking on Studiestræde, in the formel B family. A Bib Gourmand in 2026.

    Studiestræde 69, 1554 V CopenhagenExplore View on map

Classics and Noma 2

Smørrebrød since 1877, and Noma’s return.

  1. Home again, August 2026

    Noma

    Refshaleøen·Restaurant

    The restaurant that put New Nordic cooking on the map, back in Copenhagen since August 2026 with twelve monthly seasons.

    Explore View on map

  2. Since 1877

    Restaurant Schønnemann

    Indre By·Smørrebrød restaurant

    Classic Danish lunch since 1877: smørrebrød, herring and more than 140 snaps, on Hauser Plads.

    Hauser Plads 16, 1127 CopenhagenExplore View on map

In the MICHELIN Guide 23

The rest of the 2026 selection, smørrebrød rooms included.

  1. In the MICHELIN Guide

    Aamanns 1921

    Indre By·Smørrebrød restaurant

    Smørrebrød on Niels Hemmingsens Gade.

    Niels Hemmingsens Gade 19-21, 1153 K CopenhagenExplore View on map

  2. In the MICHELIN Guide

    Admiralgade 26

    Indre By·Modern Cuisine restaurant

    Modern cooking on Admiralgade.

    Admiralgade 26, 1066 K CopenhagenExplore View on map

  3. In the MICHELIN Guide

    Amalie

    Frederiksstaden·Traditional Cuisine restaurant

    Traditional cooking on Amaliegade, near Amalienborg.

    Amaliegade 11, 1256 K CopenhagenExplore View on map

  4. In the MICHELIN Guide

    Aotori

    Østerbro·Japanese restaurant

    Japanese cooking on Øster Farimagsgade.

    Øster Farimagsgade 93, 2100 CopenhagenExplore View on map

  5. In the MICHELIN Guide

    Ark

    Indre By·Vegan restaurant

    Vegan cooking on Nørre Farimagsgade.

    Nørre Farimagsgade 63, 1364 CopenhagenExplore View on map

  6. In the MICHELIN Guide

    Barr

    Christianshavn·Modern Cuisine restaurant

    Modern cooking on Strandgade, Noma’s sister restaurant.

    Strandgade 93, 1401 K CopenhagenExplore View on map

  7. In the MICHELIN Guide

    Fasangården

    Frederiksberg·Danish restaurant

    Danish cooking on Søndre Fasanvej.

    Søndre Fasanvej 73, 2000 CopenhagenExplore View on map

  8. In the MICHELIN Guide

    Høst

    Indre By·Modern Cuisine restaurant

    Modern cooking on Nørre Farimagsgade.

    Nørre Farimagsgade 41, 1364 K CopenhagenExplore View on map

  9. In the MICHELIN Guide

    Kødbyens Fiskebar

    Meatpacking District·Fish and Seafood restaurant

    Fish and seafood in the Meatpacking District, Kødbyen.

    Flæsketorvet 100, 1711 V CopenhagenExplore View on map

  10. In the MICHELIN Guide

    Kiin Kiin

    Nørrebro·Thai restaurant

    Thai cooking on Guldbergsgade.

    Guldbergsgade 21, 2200 N CopenhagenExplore View on map

  11. In the MICHELIN Guide

    Kiin Kiin VeVe

    Østerbro·Vegetarian restaurant

    Vegetarian cooking on Dampfærgevej, from the Kiin Kiin family.

    Dampfærgevej 7-9, 2100 Ø CopenhagenExplore View on map

  12. In the MICHELIN Guide

    Krogs Fiskerestaurant

    Indre By·Fish and Seafood restaurant

    Fish and seafood on Gammel Strand, facing the canal and Christiansborg.

    Gammel Strand 38, 1202 K CopenhagenExplore View on map

  13. In the MICHELIN Guide

    Magny

    Indre By·Contemporary restaurant

    Contemporary cooking on Ny Adelgade.

    Ny Adelgade 3, 1104 CopenhagenExplore View on map

  14. In the MICHELIN Guide

    Mielcke & Hurtigkarl

    Frederiksberg·Creative restaurant

    Creative cooking in Frederiksberg Gardens.

    Runddel 1, Frederiksberg, 2000 CopenhagenExplore View on map

  15. In the MICHELIN Guide

    Restaurant Anton

    Nyhavn·Modern Cuisine restaurant

    Modern cooking on Store Strandstræde, by Nyhavn.

    Store Strandstræde 3, 1255 CopenhagenExplore View on map

  16. In the MICHELIN Guide

    Restaurant Glassalen

    Tivoli·Modern Cuisine restaurant

    Modern cooking in Tivoli’s glass hall, in the formel B family.

    Tivoli, Vesterbrogade 3, 1620 CopenhagenExplore View on map

  17. In the MICHELIN Guide

    Restaurant Kanalen

    Christianshavn·Danish restaurant

    Danish cooking by the canal on Wilders Plads.

    Wilders Plads 2, 1403 K CopenhagenExplore View on map

  18. In the MICHELIN Guide

    Restaurant Møntergade

    Indre By·Smørrebrød restaurant

    Smørrebrød where Gammel Mønt meets Møntergade.

    Møntergade 19, 1116 CopenhagenExplore View on map

  19. In the MICHELIN Guide

    Restaurant Palægade

    Frederiksstaden·Smørrebrød restaurant

    Smørrebrød on Palægade; VisitCopenhagen says it opened in 2016.

    Palægade 8, 1261 K CopenhagenExplore View on map

  20. In the MICHELIN Guide

    Sankt Annæ

    Frederiksstaden·Smørrebrød restaurant

    Smørrebrød on Sankt Annæ Plads.

    Sankt Annæ Plads 12, 1250 K CopenhagenExplore View on map

  21. In the MICHELIN Guide

    The Pescatarian

    Frederiksstaden·Modern Cuisine restaurant

    Fish-led modern cooking on Amaliegade.

    Amaliegade 49, 1256 K CopenhagenExplore View on map

  22. In the MICHELIN Guide

    Theo

    Indre By·Contemporary restaurant

    Contemporary cooking on Skindergade, in the Norrlyst family.

    Skindergade 29, 1050 CopenhagenExplore View on map

  23. In the MICHELIN Guide

    Vækst

    Indre By·Modern Cuisine restaurant

    Modern cooking on Sankt Peders Stræde.

    Sankt Peders Stræde 34, 1453 K CopenhagenExplore View on map

Stars are from the 2026 MICHELIN Guide. We use no other awards and no ratings. We leave the price blank rather than guess.

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