Dining

Besides kebab shops and pizza stands, dining in Denmark can be quite pricey, however, you are bound to enjoy the cuisine, which is most certainly a worthwhile affair. Smorrebrod is an extremely popular traditional Danish dish that is often savored during lunchtime. It comprises of a slice of dark bread with butter, topped with slices of meat, fish or cheese.

Smorrebrod served on special occasions, in lunch restaurants, or bought in lunch takeaway stores, are piled higher than the daily fare. Buffet-style lunch, which is known as the koldt bord, is well liked with an assortment of fish, meats, hot dishes, cheese and sweets.

An ordinary Danish breakfast known as morgen-complet, includes coffee or tea and a variety of breads, rolls, jam and cheese, also sliced meats, boiled eggs and warm Danish pastries.

Shellfish also is one of the most significant parts of Danish cuisine. Apart from traditional dishes, French or international cuisine is also served in many Denmark restaurants. In Copenhagen, you will find the most excellent gourmet restaurants and one of the most famous places that have a number of restaurants is Ålborg. You are bound to come across many ‘fast food' outlets for hamburgers and pizzas. You can also chose to eat from the street corners who serve hot and tasty sausages, hamburgers, and soft drinks.

Traditional Danish fare consists of items such as pickled herring, fried sanddab, and other various seafood items. For dessert, try either ris à l'amande, which is a rice pudding with almonds and cherries, or æbleskiver.

Some of the most popular and traditional choices are:

- Pickled herring either in curry, plain or topped with red spices.

- The most popular sandwich known as the Stjerneskud, Liver Pate sandwich, shrimp, plaice, salad,

- Scrambled eggs, Roget al rorag and smoked eel.

- Pariserbof, beef patty is cooked rare with capers, raw egg yolk on top, raw onions and horseradish.

- Dyrlagens Natmad, liver pate, slices of salty meat, onion rings and jellied meat sauce.

- Beef tartar

- Slices of pork roast with pickled red cabbage are known as Flæskesteg.

- Roastbeef, with remoulade, horseradish and fried onion.

- Kartoffel, sliced potatoes, tomatoes, and mayonnaise.

- Hakkebøf, beef patty with soft fried onions, a fried egg, pickles.

- You get a generous portion of shrimps with a little mayonnaise.

- Ost, Cheese. Choose to try a very old cheese that is served with raw onions, egg yolks, and rum.

The Danish Beer Enthusiasts have with them an entire list of restaurants and bars with an excellent assortment of beers and stores that offer them.

A. Top Restaurants

'Kommandanten'

Ny Adelgade 7

DK-1104 København K

Tel. +33 12 09 90

This was the first restaurant in Denmark to be honored the two of the very prestigious Michelin stars. It is for those gourmands who are willing to spend a lot of money for high quality French cuisine. This is an authentic and exclusive restaurant that makes no compromises on the services or the food they serve. The interior is done up by a professional designer and the impression is bound to last for a while.

Restaurant Kong Hans Kælder

Vingaardsstræde 6

DK-1070 København K

Tel. +33 11 68 68

Fax: +45 3332 6768

Neighbourhood: Centre (Copenhagen K)

Other details

Booking advisable: Yes

Category: Specialty, European

Cards accepted: Visa, Eurocard, Mastercard, Amex, Diners

Cuisine type: Contemporary, French

Opening hours: 6p-midnight M-Sa

Takeaway available: No

This restaurant has a historical site in the oldest building in Copenhagen, the old wine cellar of Danish King Hans. This restaurant has been privileged with one Michelin star.

Era Ora

Ovengaden neden Vandet 33 B

DK-1414 København K

Tel. +32 54 06 93

This is one of the best Italian restaurants in Denmark and is fairly popular for serving the best and fresh seafood, among other produce. This restaurant serves tourists with authentic and delightful Mediterranean cuisine.

Restaurant Godt

Gothersgade 38 St

DK-1123 København K

Tel: +33 15 21 22

The Queen of Denmark dines at this superb restaurant and is well known for its international cuisine. The chefs here use the freshest produce and various ingredients to prepare some of the most tasty and mouthwatering dishes.

Kokkeriet

Kronprinsessegade 64

DK-1306 København K

Tel: +33 15 27 77

Restaurant Ensemble

Tordenskjoldsgade 11

DK-1055 København K

Tel. +33 11 33 52

Falsled Kro

Tel: 62-68-11-11

This restaurant presents its visitors a stellar French-inspired cuisine and uses seasonal produce from its own gardens. It is also very popular among Europeans.

Mama Ludbas

Location on Værnedamsgade,

A very famous restaurant, which serves good food and specialties from all over Italy. The kitchen closes at 11pm.

Salt bar and restaurant

This is one of the best restaurants and the menu comprises of the best dishes and flavors. A three-course meal costs approximately $58 per person.

The menu generally comprises of:

- Fried Norway lobster and green asparagus with smoked salt and new potatoes in lovage.

- Peas in foie gras, fried gray mullet with yellow tomatoes and lemon balm.

- Grilled and barbecue-roasted free-range pork with chanterelles, glazed apricots and green lentils.

- Lavender, raw-marinated veal with grilled peach and macadamia nuts

- Glazed apricots, grilled and barbecue-roasted free-range pork with chanterelles and green lentils

- Spinach, smoked cod with buttermilk and roasted corn.

- Leg of summer buck with terrine of shank and foie gras Gooseberries and beetroot.

Marie Louise

Tel: 66-17-92-95

This place is impressive with crystal and silver. Seafood and fish are the favored dishes at this place.

Brasserie Le Coq Rouge

Vester Voldgade 25, København V

Phone: 33 32 48 48

Monday - Friday 11.30 - 24.00,

Kitchen is open until 21.30

Try some of these:

- Steak tartare; tartar of veal tenderloin mixed with cognac, fresh horseraddish, tabasco sauce, Dijon mustard, egg and capers. Served with chopped onions, capers and toast

- Charcuterie; selection of French sausages, ham, paté, cheese and a marinated salad

- Fruits de Mer; seafood platter with lobster, oysters, scallops, seasnails, crayfish/crevettes/shrimps, served with bread, aïoli, red wine vinegar and lemon

- Confit de canard; marinated leg of duck, served with Puy lentils, garlic marinated french fries and Dijon mustard

- Entrecôte grillée; grilled entrecôte served with haricots verts, shallots, baked red peppers, sundried tomato/tarragon butter and garlic marinated french fries

- Gâteau au chocolat; dark and tasty chocolate cake, with chocolate mousse and Grand Marnier