Hungry? It is estimated that Copenhagen has more than 2,000 cafes and restaurants. Many of the restaurants and pubs are either in Tivoli Gardens or around Rådhuspladsen (Town Hall Square), around the Central Railroad Station, or in Nyhavn. Here are several great restaurants in the Copenhagen area I like to recommend to visitors!
1. Ida Davidsen Restaurant (Danish Cuisine)
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2. Peder Oxe's Restaurant (Danish Cuisine)
This classic and very popular Copenhagen restaurant is located in a 200 year-old building. In the basement, under the restaurant you will find Oxe's Vinkælder (Wine Cellar). Mid-range pricing. Selections from the salad bar are so tempting that many prefer to enjoy salad alone. Main dishes include lobster soup, Danish bay shrimp, fresh asparagus, open-faced sandwiches, hamburgers, and of course fresh fish.
Location: Gråbrødretorv 11, Copenhagen. Phone: 33-11-00-77.
3. Restaurant Italiano (Italian Cuisine)
Location: Fiolstræde 2, Copenhagen. Phone: 33-11-12-95.
4. Sløtskælderne or "Gitte Kik" (Scandinavian Cuisine)
A little difficult to find, but worth it: Sløtskælderne Restaurant. Habitués call the place "Gitte Kik," the name of the owner and granddaughter of the founder. Everything here adds up to hygge, a coziness that has attracted the prince of Denmark, the king and queen of Sweden, and the late Victor Borge. Try the marinated salmon, fresh tiny shrimp, or hot frikadeller! Reasonably priced.
Location: Fortunstræde 4, Copenhagen. Phone: 33-11-15-37.
5. The Kommandanten (French Cuisine)
The Kommandanten is a more elegant, higher-priced restaurant with French cuisine. The menu offers an array of classical dishes as well as innovative selections. The menu changes every 2 weeks. Before leaving, look at the three Andy Warhol originals of Margrethe II in the downstairs dining room. Feast on such delights as free-range pork and chanterelles, spring potatoes, etc.
Location: Ny Adelgade 7, Copenhagen. Phone: 33-12-09-90.
6. Khun Juk Oriental (Thai/Asian Cuisine)
Khun Juk Oriental in Boltens Gård is a stylish Thai restaurant, well-known for preparing traditional Thai food that is homemade from the very start. Here, spicy meets creamy and sweet, in soups as well as in steamed and grilled dishes. Added are spices like chilli, lime, basil or mint. Everything is homemade, which is why Khun Juk is also somewhat more expensive than most Thai restaurants on Vesterbro.
Location: Store Kongensgade 9, Copenhagen. Phone: 33-32-30-50.
