Fresh fish from Fiskebar.
Best Bite-Sized Smørrebrød
★★★ The Royal Smushi Café $$ Amagertorv 6 (p 100)
Best Pickled Herring
★★★ Café Petersborg $$ Bredgade 76 (p 95)
Best Snaps & Smørrebrød
★★ Møller Snaps & Smørrebrød $$ Toldbodgade 5 (p 98)
Best Fresh Seafood in Nyhavn
★★ Cap Horn $$$ Nyhavn 21 (p 95)
Most Romantic Nyhavn Dinner
★★★ Leonore Christine $$$ Nyhavn 9 (p 98)
Best Champagne Brunch
★★ Café Norden $$ Østergade 61 (p 95)
Best Dinner & Jazz Combo
★★★ The Standard $$$$$ Havnegade 44 (p 101)
Best for Courtyard Dining
★★ Restaurant Zeleste $$$$ Store Strandstræde 6 (p 100)
Best New York-Style Brasserie
★★ Pluto $$$ Borgergade 16 (p 99)
Most Spectacular Waitstaff
★★★ Peder Oxe $$$ Gråbrødretorv 11 (p 99)
Best Organic Cuisine
★★★ Geranium $$$$$ Per Henrik Lings Allé 4 (p 96)
Best Tivoli Dining
★★★ Nimb Terrasse $$$$ Bernstorffsgade 5 (p 99)
Best Trendy Vietnamese
★★★ Lê Lê $$$ Vesterbrogade 40 (p 97)
Best Place to People-Watch
★★ Café Europa $$ Amagertorv 1 (p 94)
Most Laid-Back Eatery
★ Café Bang & Jensen $$ Istedgade 130 (p 94)
Most Beautiful Cafe
★★ Café Glyptotek $$$ Dantes Plads 7 (p 94)
Best for Hungry Kids
★ Hard Rock Café $$ Rådhuspladsen 45–47 (p 97)
Best Tivoli Hot Dog
★★ Andersen Bakery $ Bernstorffsgade 5 (p 93)
Best Ice Cream
★★ Vaffelbageren $ Nyhavn 49 (p 102)
Best Sea Views in Helsingør
★★★ Brasserie 1861 $$$$ Nordre Strandvej 2, Helsingør (p 102)
Lobster at Bistro Royal.
★★ Aamanns Deli & Take Away ØSTERBRO SMØRREBRØD Setting new standards for smørrebrød, Aamanns offers an innovative interpretation of the open-faced sandwich with dishes such as pear-braised pork jaw and cured veal topside with roasted celery puree. Øster Farimagsgade 10. ☎ 45 3555 3344. www.aamanns.dk. Entrees 65DKK. AE, DC, MC, V. Mon–Fri 11am–8pm; Sat 11am–4:30pm; Sun noon–4:30pm. Bus: 14, 37. Map p 90.
★★ Andersen Bakery TIVOLI PATISSERIE Sitting opposite central station in Tivoli’s Nimb building, this sublime bakery founded by Japanese baker Shunsuke Takaki turns out authentic Danish pastries, cakes, and breads. Fill up on wholewheat kanelsnegles (cinnamon snails), blue cheese, honey and walnut bread or the famed Andersen gourmet hot dog, wrapped in brioche and topped off with a rich remoulade sauce. Bernstorffsgade 5. ☎ 45 3375 0735. www.andersen-danmark.dk. Pastries from 10DKK, hot dogs 50DKK. AE, DC, MC, V. Mon–Fri 7am–6pm; Sat–Sun 7am–5pm. Bus 2A, 5A, 9A, 250S. Map p 90.
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Bistro Royal KONGENS NYTORV BISTRO For quick, unfussy, but quality food in the thick of Kongens Nytorv, you can’t go wrong with Bistro Royal’s burgers, steaks, salads, open-faced sandwiches and grilled fish. It’s a popular lunchtime spot for refueling shoppers and large family outings; theatergoers often drop in before shows at The Royal Theatre. The dinner menu takes things up a notch with rib-eye steaks, turbot fillets, and whole fried lobster. Kongens Nytorv 26. ☎ 45 3841 4164. www.madklubben.dk/bistro-royal. Entrees 100DKK–300DKK. AE, DC, MC, V. Mon–Fri 8am–midnight, Sat noon–midnight, Sun noon–11pm. Metro: Kongens Nytorv. Map p 90.
Fresh hot cross buns at Andersen Bakery.
★★★ BROR LATIN QUARTER NORDIC Opened by two former Noma sous-chefs, Bror (“brother” in Danish) offers a relaxed and affordable take on New Nordic gastronomy with rustic furniture and simple yet innovative seasonal food. Besides the set menus, you can opt for creative bite-sized snacks like herring liver, cod cheeks, or bull’s testicles. Skt. Peders Stræde 24A. ☎ 45 3217 5999. www.restaurantbror.dk. Set menus from 395DKK; snacks 50DKK. AE, DC, MC, V. Wed–Sun 5:30pm–midnight. Metro: Nørreport. Map p 90.
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Café Bang & Jensen VESTERBRO BRUNCH Boho and laid-back, this is the Vesterbro hotspot for a lazy Sunday brunch. Sit on the street and catch the sun or relax with a paper in the slightly scruffy back room over all-day breakfasts, enormous salads, and pasta dishes. Istedgade 130 ☎ 45 3325 5318. www.bangogjensen.dk. Entrees 69DKK–96DKK. MC, V. Mon–Fri 7:30am–2am, Sat 10am–2am, Sun 10am–midnight. Bus 10, 14. Map p 90.
★★ Café Europa STRØGET PATISSERIE Sip an award-winning espresso in stylish surroundings on the corner of Læderstræde and Amagertorv, the very heart of Copenhagen’s pedestrianized shopping streets. You’ll be in pole position to watch Copenhagen passing by while indulging in strawberry cheesecake or a carrot-and-orange gateau. Amagertorv 1. ☎ 45 3314 2889. www.europa1989.dk. Entrees 179DKK–199DKK. AE, MC, V. Mon–Sat 7:45am–11pm (Fri until midnight), Sun 9am–10pm. Metro: Kongens Nytorv. Map p 90.
★★ Café Glyptotek RÅDHUSPLADSEN DANISH Hidden away in the palm-and-statue-filled Winter Garden at the NY Carlsberg Glyptotek (p 14), this smart cafe is the perfect pit-stop for organic teas, Florentines, and patisserie after visiting the sculpture galleries. Gourmet open sandwiches of prawns, herring, or pork are served at lunchtime. Dantes Plads 7. ☎ 45 3341 8128. www.glyptoteket.com. Entrees 68DKK–139DKK. MC, V. Lunch Tues–Sun. Bus: 1A, 2A, 9A, 12, 33, 37. Map p 90.
★★ Café Norden STRØGET CAFE SNACKS A favorite for hungry shoppers after a spree along the Strøget, Café Norden is best known for its champagne brunch with fresh breads, homemade jams, smoothies, smoked salmon, and sweet cakes all washed down with a crisp glass of fizz. Burgers, soups, and salads are served later in the day. Østergade 61. ☎ 45 3311 7791. www.cafenorden.dk. Brunch 200DKK. Entrees 130DKK–190DKK. AE, DC, MC, V. Daily 8:30am–midnight. Metro: Kongens Nytorv. Map p 90.
★ Café Oscar FREDERIKSSTADEN CAFE SNACKS The chatter of smart ladies toting large shopping bags resonates in this intimate Bredgade venue for mid-morning hot chocolate and pastries. Burgers, fish cutlets, and heaped salads are available all afternoon, along with organic juices, coffees, and wines. Bredgade 58. ☎ 45 3312 5010. www.cafeoscar.dk. Entrees 89DKK–198DKK. MC, V. Daily 10am–11pm. Metro: Kongens Nytorv. Map p 90.
★★★ Café Petersborg FREDERIKSSTADEN SMØRREBRØD Open for business since 1746, Café Petersborg was once a favorite with Russian naval officers. The place is full of rickety charm and an equally charming waitstaff. Order schnitzel or tender steak for entrees, but don’t miss out on the best herring in town, served marinated, pickled, and curried. Bredgade 76. ☎ 45 3312 5016. www.cafe-petersborg.dk. Entrees 55DKK–190DKK. MC, V. Mon–Fri 11:45am–11pm, Sat 11:45am–4pm. Metro: Kongens Nytorv. Map p 90.
★ Cafe Wilder CHRISTIANSHAVN FRENCH/ITALIAN Popular with locals, this raucous cafe in a restored Christianshavn canal house can be chaotic in the evenings with cramped tables, loud conversation, and flowing beer. In the calmer daytime, drop by for a lunch of fresh tomatoes and mozzarella on ciabatta or an early evening glass of wine, served under an extraordinary painting of a nude Anita Ekberg. Wildersgade 56. ☎ 45 3254 7183. www.cafewilder.dk. Entrees 79DKK–209DKK. MC, V. Daily 9am–11pm (Fri–Sat until midnight; closes 10pm Sun). Metro: Christianshavn Torv. Map p 90.
Cap Horn, a longtime favorite on Nyhavn.
★★ Cap Horn NYHAVN SEAFOOD Housed in a 17th-century townhouse overlooking the canal, Cap Horn was an early leader of Copenhagen’s organic revolution. Try the superb fresh langoustines and wild duck dressed with prunes and apple chutney. If it’s crowded inside (it usually is), grab a table under the awnings. Nyhavn 21. ☎ 45 3312 8504. www.caphorn.dk. Entrees 140DKK–200DKK. AE, MC, V. Mon–Fri 10am–midnight, Sat–Sun 9am–midnight. Metro: Kongens Nytorv. Map p 90.
★★★ Era Ora CHRISTIANSHAVN ITALIAN The only Michelin-starred Italian restaurant in Scandinavia, Era-Ora deserves its ranking: The decor is elegant, the terrace overlooks Christianshavn Kanal, and the waiters are charming. The wine list features a range of enticing Italian wines; the light Italian dishes, such as ferretti pasta with mushrooms and veal tenderloin, are simply superb. Reservations required. The owners have another venue well worth checking out: Tuscan home cooking at L’Altro (Torvegade 62, ☎ 45 3254 5406). Overgaden Neden Vandet 33B. ☎ 45 3254 0693. www.era-ora.dk. 4 courses 830DKK; 6 courses 1,350DKK. AE, DC, MC, V. Mon–Sat noon–3pm & 6:30pm–midnight. Metro: Christianshavn. Map p 90.
★★★ Fiskebar KØDBYEN SEAFOOD Like many restaurants in Vesterbro’s trendy Meatpacking District, Fiskebar (“fish bar”) nods to its past with a stripped-down industrial-chic interior; today it’s all about some of the best seafood you’ll find in this city. Opt for a large fish entree or tuck into a few starters at the bar, such as the succulent oysters, creamy seared scallops, or delicate raw mackerel. Look for Fiskebar’s equally impressive sister restaurant, Musling, across from Torvehallerne (p 81). Flæsketorvet 100. ☎ 45 3215 5656. www.fiskebaren.dk. Entrees 155DKK–255DKK. AE, DC, MC, V. Mon–Fri 5:30pm–midnight (Fri until 2am), Sat 11:30am–2am, Sun 11:30am–midnight. S-Tog: Dybbølsbro. Map p 90.
Geranium’s head chef, Rasmus Kofoed.
★★★ Geranium ØSTERBRO GOURMET ORGANIC Owned by culinary darling Rasmus Kofoed, who was voted the world’s best chef in 2011 (while at Bocuse d’Or), Geranium holds a coveted three Michelin stars; locals tend to prefer it to its showier rival Noma (which closed in late 2016). Reservations essential. The mainly organic menu features the finest crab, lemon sole, or tender venison. The restaurant sits on the 8th floor of Parken football stadium offering knockout views of leafy Østerbro. Per Henrik Lings Allé 4. ☎ 45 6996 0020. www.geranium.dk. Tasting menu 1,400 DKK & 1,800DKK. AE, DC, MC, V. Wed–Sat noon–3:30pm & 6:30pm–midnight. Bus: 1A, 14. Map p 90.
★★ Grøften TIVOLI DANISH One of Tivoli’s oldest and most venerable restaurants, established in 1874, Grøften (“the ditch”) is decked out with red-checked tablecloths and fairy lights. Smørrebrød classics are served alongside hearty Danish staples such as rolled pork sausage and fried fillet of plaice. It gets a little busy; book ahead. Vesterbrogade 3. ☎ 45 3375 0675. www.groeften.dk. Entrees 145DKK–385DKK. AE, DC, MC, V. Closed Oct–Mar. Daily 11am–11pm (Fri–Sat until midnight). Bus 2A, 6A, 12, 26, 250S. Map p 90.
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Hard Rock Café RÅDHUSPLADSEN BURGER BAR The perfect antidote for kids who have run themselves ragged in Tivoli. Service is brisk and friendly, and the burgers and steaks are just what you’d expect from this international chain. Sensible prices make this a sure hit with families. Rådhuspladsen 45–47. ☎ 45 3312 4333. www.hardrock.com. Entrees 155KK–260DKK. AE, DC, MC, V. Mon–Fri noon–11pm, Sat–Sun 10am–11pm. Bus 2A, 10, 12, 26, 33, 250S. Map p 90.
★★★ Heering Restaurant & Bistro NYHAVN SEAFOOD Here’s one of my favorite Nyhavn spots for a leisurely lunch of marinated herring and smørrebrød, piled high with salmon, garlicky mayo, and dill. On sunny days, grab a table under the awning by the street-side bar and order a chilled dark lager. Inside, the cheery dining room has the bare brick walls and uneven floors of a typical 17th-century Nyhavn canal house. Nyhavn 15. ☎ 45 3314 5614. restaurantheering.dk. Entrees 185DKK–245DKK. AE, MC, V. Daily 9am–midnight. Metro: Kongens Nytorv. Map p 90.
Vietnamese food at Le Le.
★★★ Lê Lê VESTERBRO VIETNAMESE You can’t book tables for this ever-popular Vesterbro restaurant, so join the crowd at the cavernous bar, all happily awaiting top-notch Vietnamese fusion food. Savor dim sum starters, followed by delicate pancakes stuffed with chili chicken, sweet and sour pork, or delicious rice noodles flavored with coriander and lemon grass. Service is friendly despite the warehouse-size proportions of the venue. Vesterbrogade 40. ☎ 45 3331 3125. www.lele.dk. Sharing menus 355DKK–535KK. MC, V. Mon–Thurs 5–11:30pm, Fri–Sat 5pm–1am. Bus 6A, 9A, 26, 31. Map p 90.
★★★ Leonore Christine NYHAVN SEAFOOD In Copenhagen’s oldest building (standing since 1681), this charming Nyhavn restaurant has gently sloping floors, and walls dotted with portraits of Danish kings and queens. By evening candlelight, it’s a very romantic spot. Lunchtime best buys include pickled herrings served with capers and a rich pork pâté smothered with bacon and mushrooms. Nyhavn 9. ☎ 45 3313 5040. www.leonore-christine.dk. Entrees 148DKK–208DKK. AE, DC, MC, V. Daily 9am–11pm. Metro: Kongens Nytorv. Map p 90.
★★ Møller Snaps & Smørrebrød NYHAVN SMØRREBRØD There are plenty of places to get lunchtime schnapps and sandwiches around Nyhavn, but Andreas Møller’s place stands out, with his unique take on the classic fried herring, fish fillet. and chicken salad smørrebrød. Chefs come out from the kitchen to tell you all about their dishes, ingredients, and which of their 60 homemade schnapps to pair them with. Toldbodgade 5. ☎ 45 3150 5075. www.snapsogsmoerrebroed.dk. Entrees 98DKK–128DKK. AE, DC, MC, V. Mon–Sat 11am–4pm. Metro: Kongens Nytorv. Map p 90.
Outdoor dining at Nimb Terrasse.
★★★ Nam Nam VESTERBRO SINGAPORE In this cool and casual Singaporean restaurant, a striking interior blends Asian color and style with Scandinavian detailing. Snack on Asian crudités and seafood spring rolls before feasting on hoisin-marinated spareribs, slow-cooked chicken curry, or tender pork shank braised in caramelized sugar, rice wine, and soy. Take-out is also available. Vesterbrogade 39. ☎ 45 4191 9898. www.restaurantnamnam.dk. Entrees 110DKK–185DKK. AE, DC, MC, V. Tues–Wed 5pm–midnight, Thurs–Sat 5pm–late. Bus: 6A, 9A, 26, 31. Map p 90.
★★★ Nimb Terrasse TIVOLI GOURMET Part of the vast culinary Nimb empire, this French-inspired Scandinavian bistro sits under a leafy canopy of trees in the heart of Tivoli. The menu’s simple but immaculate dishes center on local harvests and seasons, using many of Nimb’s own herbs and vegetables. Come summer, an outdoor barbecue is fired up on the terrace, grilling catch of the day, beef steaks. and fresh Danish langoustine. Bernstorffsgade 5. ☎ 45 3375 0750. www.terrasse.nimb.dk. Meals 250DKK–425DKK. AE, DC, MC, V. Mon–Fri noon–2:30pm & 5:30–11pm. Closed Oct–Mar. Bus: 2A, 5A, 9A, 250S. Map p 90.
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Peder Oxe LATIN QUARTER DANISH Book in advance for a blow-out dinner at one of Copenhagen’s oldest (and noisiest) restaurants, with what may be the most beautiful waitstaff in the city. In a series of lively dining rooms with wooden floors and tables squeezed in at odd angles, dishes range from organic steak to melt-in-the-mouth sole, accompanied by fresh salads from the buffet. Set it off with Chablis and round off with a selection of tasty Danish cheeses. Gråbrødretorv 11. ☎ 45 3311 0077. www.pederoxe.dk. Entrees 145DKK–235DKK. AE, DC, MC, V. Daily 10am–11:30pm. Metro: Kongens Nytorv. Map p 90.
★★ Pluto KONGENS NYTORV BRASSERIE With its concrete pillars and long industrial metal bar, Pluto feels more like a downtown New York hangout than a Danish restaurant. The French-leaning menu features everything from snacks and charcuterie to foie gras, hanger steak, and desserts. This is quality food at palatable prices, plus the bar slams out some mean cocktails. Borgergade 16. ☎ 45 3316 0016. www.restaurantpluto.dk. Entrees 95DKK–195DKK. 12 courses 450DKK. AE, DC, MC, V. Mon–Thurs 5:30pm–midnight, Fri–Sat 5:30pm–2am. Metro: Kongens Nytorv. Map p 90.
★ Renés Brasserie & Restaurant TIVOLI BRASSERIE A well-priced option only a step away from Tivoli (p 10), this French-style brasserie has a zinc-topped bar and a menu of burgers, grills, and fish dishes. Try the lunch plate—herring, fillet of plaice, shrimps, and fried beef tartar—it certainly chased away my hunger pangs. Axel Torv 6. ☎ 45 3314 8501. www.renesrestaurant.dk. Entrees 169DKK–249DKK. MC, V. Daily 11am–midnight. Bus: 5A, 6A, 9A, 12, 14, 31, 34. Map p 90.
★ Restaurant Els NYHAVN DANISH CONTINENTAL This atmospheric candle-lit dining room with Art Nouveau murals has slipped a bit since its 19th-century heyday, but it’s still worth coming here for the Hans Christian Andersen-era ambiance. The lunch menu offers a variety of sandwiches and salads; dinner moves toward steaks and roast chicken. Store Strandstræde 3. ☎ 45 3314 1341. www.restaurant-els.dk. Entrees 179DKK–295DKK. AE, DC, MC, V. Daily 11am–11pm. Metro: Kongens Nytorv. Map p 90.
★★★ Restaurant Paustian ØSTERBRO DANISH Housed in one of the few Jørn Utzon-designed modernist buildings in Denmark, harborfront Restaurant Paustian earned its fame through the molecular gastronomy of celebrity Danish chef Bo Bech. Today his talented young replacement, Chris Ladegaard Jensen, serves up simple but vibrant Danish lunches of salmon, beef, or veal tartar, salads, and smørrebrød. Kalkbrænderiløbskaj 2. ☎ 45 3918 5501. www.restaurantpaustian.dk. 2 courses 180DKK; 3 courses 235DKK. AE, DC, MC, V. Mon–Sat 10am–4pm. Train: S-Tog to Nordhavn. Map p 90.
SALT Restaurant in the Copenhagen Admiral hotel.
Restaurant Zeleste NYHAVN DANISH/FRENCH With a vine-strewn courtyard at the back and a bow-fronted dining room inside, Zeleste just may be the most visually appealing restaurant in town. Luckily the standard of food matches the decor; Danish dishes with French overtones include grilled lobster and venison cooked in blueberries and wine. Seasonal specials change nightly. Store Strandstræde 6. ☎ 45 3316 0606. www.zeleste.dk. Entrees 135DKK–195DKK. AE, DC, MC, V. Mon–Thurs 11am-10pm, Fri 11am–11pm, Sat 10am–11pm, Sun 10am–10pm. Metro: Kongens Nytorv. Map p 90.
★★★ The Royal Smushi Café STRØGET SMØRREBRØD This cafe gives new meaning to the word “kitsch”: Think pink walls, a metallic sheen on the glitzy leaf-patterned ceiling, and spoof Old Masters on the walls. There’s an array of coffees and teas and the lunch-time menu includes smushi, a happy mash-up of smørrebrød and sushi—curried herring, burgers, and tasty fish fillets all served in miniature. Other options include soups, salads, and tangy lemon desserts. Amagertorv 6. ☎ 45 3312 1122. www.royalsmushicafe.dk. Entrees 48DKK–145DKK. AE, MC, V. Mon–Sat 10am–7pm, Sun 10am–6pm. Metro: Kongens Nytorv. Map p 90.
★★ SALT NYHAVN DANISH MODERN EUROPEAN The nautical theme of the Copenhagen Admiral Hotel (see p 129) continues in the dining room, where Chef Rasmus Møller Nielsen garners applause for his confident European-style dishes with a Danish twist. The menu changes seasonally and might feature poached crab with mushrooms and spinach, or oxtail and sweetbreads. There’s a direct shuttle from here to the Operaen (see p 119) across the Øresund. Toldbodgade 24. ☎ 45 3374 1414. www.saltrestaurant.dk. Entrees 100DKK–295DKK. AE, DC, MC, V. Daily noon–10:30pm. Metro: Kongens Nytorv. Map p 90.
Gourmet Nordic cuisine at The Standard.
★★★ The Standard NYHAVN NORDIC This critically-acclaimed food and jazz emporium from Claus Meyer of Noma fame offers three dining spaces, two bars, and a jazz club. The first-floor Michelin-starred Studio is the standout option, serving gourmet Nordic fare from Torsten Vilgaard (also a Noma alum). Think pan-seared cauliflower with truffle garden sorrel, or wild duck with beets, blackberries, and thyme. Havnegade 44. ☎ 45 7214 8808. www.thestandardcph.dk. 5-course dinner with wine pairing 1,800DKK; 7 courses 2,150DKK. AE, DC, MC, V. Lunch Thurs–Sat noon–3pm; dinner Tues–Sat 7pm–midnight. Metro: Kongens Nytorv. Map p 90.
★★★ Søren K CHRISTIANSHAVN MODERN EUROPEAN Named for Copenhagen’s gloomiest philosopher, Søren Kierkegaard, this sleekly modern spot is an expensive night out but worth the price for the views over the Øresund from the Royal Library’s Sorte Diamond (Black Diamond, see p 29). Under head chef Jens Søndergaard, its light modern European fare introduces flashes of nouvelle cuisine. The menu boasts lots of vegetarian options, healthy grilled fish dishes, and thinly sliced carpaccio. In summer sit outside on the waterview terrace. Søren Kierkegaards Plads 1. ☎ 45 3347 4949. www.soerenk.dk. 4-course menu 795DKK. Mon–Sat noon–4pm & 5:30–10pm. DC, MC, V. Metro: Kongens Nytorv. Map p 90.
★★ Vaffelbageren NYAHVN ICE CREAM The best ice cream in central Copenhagen, where homemade cones are piled with toffee, coffee, or strawberry flavors, plus several kinds of icy slush from a gurgling machine by the doorway. Eat in or sit on the deck outside the Kongelige Teater Skuespilhus (Danish Royal Playhouse, p 121) and watch the world go by. Nyhavn 49. ☎ 45 3314 0698. www.vaffelbageren.dk. Ice cream scoops & waffles 30DKK–40DKK. AE, DC, MC, V. Daily 10am–midnight. Metro: Kongens Nytorv. Map p 90.
Helsingør
★★★ Brasserie 1861 HELSINGØR FRENCH This exceptional French-inspired hotel restaurant has a regularly changing menu featuring lobster, prawns, grilled meat, and steak dishes plus a vegetarian option. If you’re here on a clear evening, grab a table facing the Øresund to watch the sun slip into the sea. Hotel Marienlyst, Nordre Strandvej 2, Helsingør. ☎ 45 4928 0158. www.marienlyst.dk. Entrees 188DKK–258DKK. AE, DC, MC, V. Sun–Thurs noon–3pm & 6–9:45pm, Fri–Sat 5:30–9:45pm. Train: Helsingør. Map p 90.
Hillerød
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Spisestedet Leonora HILLERØD DANISH SNACKS Tucked in the shadows of Frederiksborg Slot (see p 142), this buzzing cafe has airy dining rooms and a large cobbled terrace overlooking meadows. Plates of fish fillets, roast meats and pickles, salads, and open sandwiches are guaranteed to buck up feet weary from traipsing around the castle. Frederiksborg Slot, Hillerød. ☎ 45 4826 7516. www.leonora.dk. Entrees 50DKK–145DKK. MC, V. Daily 10am–5pm (closes at 3:30pm in winter). Train: Hillerød. Map p 90.
Malmö
★★ Salt & Brygga MALMÖ, SWEDEN INTERNATIONAL With fantastic views overlooking the Øresund bridge and harbor, this stylish organic restaurant mixes Swedish staples with Mediterranean classics. There’s a strict eco ethos with all local ingredients and an allergy-free interior. Expect wholesome seaside dishes such as moules frites, lobster soup, and baked cod. Sundspromenaden 7, Malmö. ☎ 46 40 611 59 40. saltobrygga.se. Entrees 140DKK–205DKK. AE, DC, MC, V. Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30am–2:30pm, Sat noon–5pm; dinner Mon–Sat 5–11pm. Train: Malmö. Map p 90. •
