Where To Eat In Copenhagen: 5 Restaurants Worth Booking
By Lilliana Mitchell
Copenhagen may be one of our favourite fashion cities, but it also makes a very good little escape. Whether you’re attempting an extreme day trip or staying for a few days, there’s plenty of reward for minimal travel time — not least when it comes to food. From Middle Eastern sharing plates and viral chicken sandwiches to Danish breakfasts and tiny pizzas, these are the Copenhagen restaurants we’d happily return to.
Levantin, Værnedamsvej
Best for: Date Night
Mezze, sesame bread and a glass of wine at Levantin, one of our favourite date-night restaurants in Copenhagen.
This gorgeous bistro in the heart of Copenhagen offers warm hospitality, Bauhaus-inspired interiors and a relaxed yet elevated atmosphere. The menu centres around the bold, fresh flavours of Middle Eastern cuisine.
Opting for the set sharing menu, our meal began with classic mezze favourites: smooth hummus, rich baba ganoush and moreish muhammara, accompanied by warm, house-baked sesame bread. All fresh, all delicious and the perfect start to the evening.
This was followed by a whole grilled sea bass doused in olive oil hollandaise — a simple dish made brilliant by the quality of its ingredients. A summery cucumber and tomato salad and spiced miso cauliflower made the perfect sides.
For dessert, we opted for the sticky toffee cake, quite possibly the best sticky toffee pudding we’ve ever tried.
For a date-night restaurant in Copenhagen, Levantin manages to feel special and luxurious without completely blowing the budget.
Poulette And Pompette, Nørrebro
Best for: Viral Food Spot Fans
If you’ve searched for Copenhagen food recommendations on TikTok, there’s a good chance you’ll have come across Dua Lipa gushing about her favourite chicken sandwich from Poulette — and Pompette, the effortlessly cool wine bar next door.
Of course, we had to try it. And we agree with Dua.
The chicken was perfectly crisp and subtly spiced, served inside a buttery bun. The vegetarian option, while perhaps not quite as mind-blowing as the viral chicken sandwich, was also a very solid choice.
We ate ours with a few glasses of orange wine from Pompette, sitting outside and soaking up the Copenhagen sunshine.
Our advice? Pre-order online to avoid the queues and go in the afternoon before they sell out.
Atelier September, Multiple Locations
Best for: A True Danish Breakfast
The Morning Plate at Atelier September, with sourdough, Comté, whipped butter, jam and perfectly ripe avocado.
Copenhagen is full of brilliant breakfast spots and bakeries, but one of our favourite mornings was spent sitting outside Atelier September.
I opted for the Morning Plate: Comté, sourdough, whipped butter, blueberry jam and quite possibly the ripest avocado I’ve ever tasted.
The coffee left a little to be desired, but the almond pancake served with jam and cream more than made up for it.
If you’re looking for a stylish but laid-back breakfast in Copenhagen, this is a lovely place to start the day.
Pico Pizza, Multiple Locations
Best for: Relaxed Fun
The Pico Trio at Pico Pizza lets you mix and match three mini pizzas — ideal when one just won’t do.
Pico Pizza is an indecisive girl’s dream. Instead of having to settle on one thing from the menu, the Pico Trio lets you choose three mini pizzas from an extensive selection of Italian classics, modern twists and seasonal favourites.
And despite the fun format, this doesn’t feel gimmicky. Think beautiful interiors, soft lighting, proper wood-fired bases and fresh, flavour-packed toppings.
An easy Copenhagen restaurant to add to the list when you want something relaxed, sociable and genuinely good.
El Goldie, Nørrebro
Best for: Families And Groups
Golden quesabirria tacos at El Goldie, served with lime, herbs and onion at this lively Nørrebro favourite.
A bustling Mexican restaurant beloved by locals, El Goldie is a homely little spot that’s well worth seeking out.
Its carefully curated menu offers delicious dishes and creative cocktails, bringing a taste of Mexico to Copenhagen. The set Mexican menu, served to the whole table, makes it a particularly good option for families or bigger groups.
We enjoyed citrusy shrimp aguachile followed by an array of tacos. Our favourites were the nopales with cactus and fries, and the gloriously cheesy quesabirria served with consommé.
Churros with warmly spiced horchata ice cream rounded things off.
It was an evening full of fun, fuelled by the restaurant’s lively community atmosphere — and a couple of spicy margaritas.