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Noma
Noma is not only one of the best restaurants in Copenhagen, it has also repeatedly been named the best in the word by the reputable British magazine Restaurant. It specializes specifically in Nordic cuisine - if it's not from Scandinavia, it's not on the menu, and that includes even mundane ingredients such as olive oil or garlic, instead the chef find unique Nordic ingredients and combine them in inventive ways to create extraordinary dishes. Housed in an old brick warehouse on the water, the environs are almost as good as the food. Try the tasting menus from 700 Kr-- the things you wouldn't normally choose may well be the best. Bookings are essential, months in advance preferably.
Era Ora
Superb and expensive Italian restaurant, which imports its ingredients directly from Italy, and provides quality service.
Bastionen + Løven
Nice restaurant in romantic green surroundings. Serves Danish inspired gourmet food.
Cafe Hekla
Quality bistro style with Christiania across the street and 10 min. walk from the Opera. Serves French and Danish food.
Café Wilder
Good simple food for brunch, lunch, dinner, or just a drink.
Frederiks Bastion
Old gunpowder house turned into bar and cafe, big nordic brunch on weekends. Danish food with a french twist.
Lynetten
Restaurant on the Lynetten Marina, which serves traditional Danish food.
Ravelinen
Very traditional summer restaurant in townhouse from 1728, serving traditional Danish cuisine including smørrebrød, in either the beautiful building, or on an outdoor balcony with view over a canal.
Viva
Unique dining on an old ship docked in the the harbor, stylishly propped up to be a restaurant, with both indoor and and outdoor seating. Perfect for a romantic evening in the summer open year round
Asador Argentino
Argentine restaurant specializing in tasty charcoal grilled Argentine steaks, served with good Argentine wine. Limited outdoor garden seating for summer days.