As a self-proclaimed foodie, I was very excited to finally visit one of the world’s most renowned cities for food—Copenhagen. What made the trip even more special was experiencing its vibrant culinary scene with my dear friend, who now calls this great city home. We spent the days walking around as she introduced us to new foods and traditional Danish dishes. One thing I quickly learned: the Danes truly know how to elevate even the simplest dishes into something exceptional.
Here are my favorite places we went to in Copenhagen for a variety of meals...
Pluto: Pluto was a fantastic first meal to kick off our Copenhagen adventure. The restaurant had a cozy ambiance, setting the stage for a pretty memorable meal. Their diverse menu offered everything from creamy pasta dishes to fresh tuna tartare to buffalo chicken. This sounded like a crazy combination to me, but somehow, it all worked so well together.
Favorites: the Eggplant with the katsu, curry, and daikon and the Tuna Tartare
Mirabelle: Mirabelle's mortadella sandwich is up there for best sandwiches I've ever had. This cafe is also Sicilian owned (so maybe I'm a little biased). All jokes aside, it was delicious and definitely worth checking out. The interior of this cafe is as cute as the exterior. Highly recommend adding Mirabelle to your list of cafes in Copenhagen.
Torvehallerne KBH: This food market was a great way to dive right into the incredible flavors of Copenhagen, with a wide variety of stands offering a taste of the city's diverse food scene. We were on a mission to try one of Denmark's most famous dishes: smørrebrød. Smørrebrød is a traditional open-faced sandwich, originating in Denmark, and comes in a variety of delicious options.
We decided to go with a more simple smørrebrød. It didn't have a ton of flavor but was a good, light snack.
Dina Bar Kafe: While on a long walk through Copenhagen, we stumbled upon the charming Dina Bar, a cozy little café nestled in the heart of the city. Dina Bar was small, but was perfect for a fall morning cup of coffee. We tried another one of Denmark's famous simple traditional dishes: BMO - bolle med ost. Simply: bun with cheese, and it did not disappoint. I absolutely loved the chia seed pudding at Dina Bar as well.
Hart Bageri: For all my fellow The Bear fans, you might recognize this café as the spot where Marcus visits during his time in Copenhagen. The Holmen Hart location was absolutely beautiful. Alongside our coffee, we decided to try one savory and one sweet item. The sweet treat, a Spandauer filled with vanilla, was fantastic. However, I felt that Hart excels in their sweet offerings more than their savory ones. So, if you're a fan of both The Bear and delicious sweets, I highly recommend a visit to Hart.
Pico Pizza: Our final dinner in Copenhagen was at Pico Pizza, a casual pizzeria that lets you sample a variety of flavors through mini pizzas. Pico is the perfect spot for a laid-back dinner, and I loved the smaller pizza sizes, which were ideal for trying multiple flavors. If you're looking for a casual night out with great pizza, I recommend Pico.
