Northern suburbs

This charming old white building, is in the middle of the forest right near the entrance to Dyrehavsbakken, It has been serving food to the guest of the forest since 1888, and takes its name from the hunter who opened it back in the days. Middle of the road cuisine, but the deer - fresh from the surrounding forest, is recommended.

Is a lunch restaurant in the Dyrehaven park, it is housed in charming red brick building dating back to the 18th century, which used to be the home of a forest ranger. Traditional Danish lunch with rye bread, salmon and cheese as well as some excellent cakes.

This tiny restaurant is superbly located on a large patch of grass, between the blue Øresund sea and the green Dyrehave park, in an idyllic small yellow half timbered house with thatched roof, which used to work as porter's lodge for the surrounding entertainment area in the 19th century. The chef is trained in France which shows on the menu - which also shows connection with the nature surrounding the restaurant. Not much space, and few tables, so book ahead.

Housed in an old red brick building, which used to serve as a forest ranger residence, this place was turned into a restaurant in 1996. The menu is a mix of Danish and French inspirations, and the food is good. If you're out for romance, you can order a horse carriage to pick you up after dinner, and take you to Dyrehavsbakken, if you call and arrange this ahead.

The restaurant is in connection with the open air museum, and is an convenient location for a brunch or lunch if you are visiting the museum, and the setting is quite beautiful. Has gotten some harsh review on their service though.

A very traditional Inn from the turn of the 20th century, now only functioning as a restaurant, with white chalked walls and thatched roof. It' possible to sit outside and eat in the garden. Menu and crowd is as Danish as they come. Good option if you've been canoeing as it is very close to the Nybro Canoe rental place.

This restaurant close to Brede værk and the open air museum, was the original canteen for the workers at the mill factory, and has been serving food in the current house for more than 100 years - and still has the gas lamps and a beautiful glass ceiling as it did when it was build. In good weather there is outdoor serving, of the french inspired menu, with view over the picturesque lake.

Closed for renovations, reopens September 2009.

This restaurant fittingly pays tribute to one of the greatest of Danish architects Arne Jacobsen, since it is located in one of his main works. The interior is also dotted with Arne Jacobsen furniture. Danish/French cuisine, and a good wine menu.

A hangout for locals in nice weather, is this restaurant located right next to the lake bath of the same name. While there is a few tables indoors, the real attraction is the outdoor tables by the lake, where you can dine till you drop with food from the barbecue.

Almost running on its 150th year, this old inn is outstandingly located, near one of the old mills on Mølleå river, in the middle of the forest. The menu is modern - yet classic - Danish cooking, with the menu changing along with the seasons. Offers cooking courses if you arrange this ahead.

Is another old inn, turned restaurant. A romantic setting on the edge of a forest, by a lovely old church and village pond, topped of with a view over a small palace.While expensive, it is one of the top restaurants in Copenhagen, and has a shiny star in the Michelin guide to prove it. One the most extensive wine menus in the country, and the service is usually top quality.