Copenhagen isn't known as the most affordable of places, particularly when it comes to eating out. But with a booming gastronomic culture led by three-Michelin-star sensation noma, whose expansive, seasonal feasts have brought New Nordic cuisine to the global stage (since 2003, when the establishment opened, the restaurant's chef, René Redzepi, has taken its foraging-based approach to cooking to some of the hippest metropolises in the world, from Brooklyn, New York, Sydney, and Tulum to London, Tokyo, and Kyoto), and an even more vibrant street food and wine bar scene, it is only fair to think that the Danish capital is now as much of a design destination as it is one for the gourmands. But what are the best restaurants in Copenhagen for true interior aficionados, and how can you ensure the feast will be worth the bill?
To help you uncover the best places to eat in Copenhagen for a dining experience that pleases both the taste buds and the eye, I relied on the connections I made in the city whilst living there — including design, architecture, and gastronomy-versed creatives — as well as on my own understanding of what makes its interior and culinary scene unique. Like our curation of the best hotels in Copenhagen, which spotlights the addresses where inspiring decor and premium hospitality meet, this edit of eateries from the Danish capital pairs aesthetics with innovatively assembled delicacies galore. More than that, though, it points you toward the addresses where native or adopted Copenhageners themselves love to eat.
