Copenhagen
in Denmark

Around lunchtime, you can expect to be served Copenhagen's best smørrebrød, a typical Danish sandwich, at Aamanns 1921. Adam Aamann, crowned the king of smørrebrød, has redefined the authentic dish with modern twists. At dinnertime, they serve delicious gourmet Danish cuisine!

This romantic little bistro has such a warm atmosphere that it makes for the best date nights. Its menu incorporates a Japanese touch to traditional Danish cooking, and are not shy about their pride for their selection of wines!

AMATOR dishes up delicious grub in a design-forward, Japanese-minimalist space, curated by Mati Pichi (the man behind its cacio ai cicnque pepi omelette) and created by wiercinski-studio. Food is served on burnt orange Le Creuset serving dishes, water is poured from Niko June jugs that double up as bouquet vases, and coffee is sipped from the Polish-based Madga Jugo ceramics. 

Apollo Bar & Kantine is one of the coolest places in Copenhagen (which probably means it's one of the coolest places in the world). Tucked away in the courtyard of the Kunsthal Charlottenborg on the otherwise busy fanfare of Nyhavn is one of the chicest places in Copenhagen.  It's a buzzing museum café by day and bar by night headed by restaurateur Frederik Bille Brahe – also the man behind Atelier September. One set lunch is served daily in the student canteen, also open to museum-goers and the general public alike, and come the evening the bar becomes a bustling hive of activity, small sharing plates and experimental cocktails. 

Ran by Frederik Bille Brahe, Atelier September is totally worth the hype. From speciality coffee, pastries, avo on rye, to its infamous BMO's (aka bolle med smør og ost) everything about this veggie café is perfection! Their recipe book-cum-coffee table book also makes for the perfect gift. 

Nothing much can rival a stellar kitchen and deli hybrid. A place where you can take blue and some fresh produce to-go, or hop upon a wooden stool and tuck in to the daily specials. A quiet oasis on an otherwise bustling Godthåbsvej, Auren's Deli does just this. Gourmet groceries are piled high in one corner, though it's the central, wooden bench that takes centre stage. It's here that the dishes, using mostly if not all local produce, are rustled up. From simple sandwiches, sharing dishes to mighty flavoursome plates all washed down with a glass of wine or elderflower kombucha, it's a neighbourhood favourite. 

If aesthetics is what you're after then a trip to BeitSalma is a must. The food is sensational. Pop by for breakfast or lunch, and you'll most likely be heading back for a coffee and pistachio bun. 

Bottega Barlie is a corner-straddling spot in Copenhagen's inner-city Frederiksstaden district, an area characterised by the grand Rococo design of the inner city and the quaint lines of yellow houses in Nyboder, built by Christian IV to house the navy. Beckoning the locals, Bottega Barlie is a laid-back bistro serving Mediterranean-inspired, sharing plates from morning to night alongside an extensive wine list. Order a few plates to share (the white asparagus served with egg crème, salted lemon and manchego cheese is a highlight) and settle in for the evening. 

This funky Italian bistro-bar is a wonderful go-to if you're craving a night of cocktails and simple yet delicious Italian dishes, like their mouth-watering wood-fire oven pizzas, or their perfectly cooked risottos.

Danish design and architecture is world renowned, and this is the perfect place to learn about it. The beautiful café is very popular for lunch and has stunning views of the city and the harbour. Make sure to pass through the DAC Designshop on your way out to grab your new favourite coffee table book.

A local living room of stellar, on-rotation blend coffee and some of the freshest bakes in the city, Darcy's is a three location hotspot. Darcy's Kaffe is the Nørrebro variant and straddles the Rantzausgade corner with its royal blue stone façade. Inside, is a merriment of locals settling down for a BMO, a hefty slab of banana loaf or a seasonal sando. It's a place for the whole family; amidst the wooden planked skirting and the floor-to-ceiling art-covered walls expect some little ones running raucous. Though that really is the beauty of this place! 

Rivalling up there with the best pizza in CPH is Diamond Slice. This low-key slice shop has found its groove in the Danish capital and now resides in two locations. Both equally chic, both with great vibes, and both serving the cheesiest, crispiest slices one could want. Though the toppings change on the regular, you can never go wrong with the hot honey slice. 

Two of our favourite things: coffee and sandwiches. And not just any old sandwich. At Doomsday, oven roasted aubergine is doused in a miso paste dressing and topped with cilantro mayo, pickled onion and rocket and the curried egg salad is piled high on homemade sourdough. If this doesn't become your regular, we'd be surprised. 

You may be tired of hearing about rotating menus but reading up on the upcoming dishes that Dzidra will rustle up is impossibly exciting. From green dashimaki, pissaladière served with a crispy green salad, to its classic scrambled eggs and rice bowls, the range is exceptional. What is more, with its recent extension, queuing for a table is that bit easier! 

The ambience is just as much the pride and joy of Esmée as the food. Whilst they themselves admit not to go if you’re hunting for a quiet dining experience, this spot is golden for a fun and leisurely get together with you and your chums. 

The first sight of the infamous Fabro will quite possibly be of a lively queue. This walk-in spot attracts flocks of chic locals for its very affordable, yet scrumptious bowls of pasta. The pomodoro never disappoints!

Within the Copenhagen based, Design Museum Denmark is a terrific sun-catching terraced garden and an equally delightful café. It's open throughout the week for breakfast and lunch serving up the classics with a contemporary twist. Comté cheese is the filling of choice in the BMO and yogurt bowls come topped with olive oil and a seosonal compote. Though, with Boglárka Megyesi, formerly at the Copenhagen-beloved bakery Andersen & Maillard, as pastry chef, there are also a number of buttery, experimental delights. Lille Format next door is the perfect spot for a coffee and blood orange spandauer to go.