The Nordics • Eat & drink • The 2024 hot list: Copenhagen’s 13 best new restaurants, bars and cafés
Do you want to know where to eat and drink in Copenhagen, Denmark, right now? Restaurant aficionados want to know what’s new, what’s popular, and where their favourite chefs have settled — and with a slew of highly anticipated debuts, there are more places to explore than ever before. We maintain a current list of all new Copenhagen restaurants, bars, and cafés that have opened in the last year, conveniently divided down month by month so you can see exactly when they opened. Here is the complete guide to Copenhagen’s newest, best and buzziest restaurants, bars and cafés.
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17/9
Bar Vitrine, set on a cosy corner in Copenhagen’s city centre, brings together restaurateur Riccardo Marcon, designer Niels Strøyer Christophersen of Frama and chef Dhriti Arora, a Noma alum with roots in Indian cuisine. It’s a place for honest food, wine and conversation around a central birch table, almost like dining in a friend’s kitchen. Dhriti’s changing menu mixes local ingredients with Indian flavours and Marcon’s wine selection focuses on native grapes and terroir-driven wines. The warm, intimate vibe comes through not just in the food but in Frama’s minimalist interior, complete with big windows that make it feel both open and inviting.
23/8
Far is a tiny, 20-seat gem focused entirely on seasonal, local vegetables. Opened by Thor Birkedal and Rasmus Faber, the menu here is all about what’s fresh now, using ingredients as they come. With no à la carte option, you get a full tasting experience that cuts down on waste. Expect dishes that let vegetables shine – like their beet gazpacho with confit tomatoes and walnuts, which we loved. Drinks follow the same local-first vibe, with beers from nearby breweries and natural wines. It’s intimate, simple and all about making the most of what’s in season, without any fuss.
8/7
Café Gazou brings a bit of France to the Nordvest area with a relaxed, local feel. It’s run by former Michelin chef Morten Krogholm Nielsen and a partner, also known for RK Bistro in Nørrebro. The focus here is all about community – Wednesday communal dinners are a highlight, inviting guests to connect over comforting dishes like classic boeuf bourguignon. The menu is simple, the vibe is warm and welcoming, and everything feels rooted in the local neighbourhood. It’s a spot where people linger, chat and enjoy good food in a cosy, unpretentious setting.
20/6
6/6
One of summer 2024’s true hotspots, Bar Amore is the latest addition to Philip Skovgaard and Lea Parkins’ Italian-inspired lineup, joining places like Mangia and Circolo. Inspired by Neapolitan cuisine, Bar Amore leans into fresh pasta, oven-baked seafood and an extensive selection of natural wines from Italy and France. This spot breaks from the main-course format, favouring small plates that encourage a more informal, shareable dining experience. The wine list is half the draw, featuring unique bottles from artisanal producers. With a relaxed vibe and a shared kitchen with its Tuscan neighbour Circolo, Bar Amore brings a fresh, easygoing touch to the Italian dining scene.
5/6
Babel, a recent gem on Nørrebrogade, brings a refreshing twist to the kebab-lined street, focusing on gourmet pitas and natural wines. Unlike its neighbours, Babel’s menu elevates the pita experience with unique fillings like chicken liver and beef kidney and side dishes inspired by Balkan cuisine. This walk-in-only spot, open from Thursday to Saturday, is the creation of Rasmus Oubæk, a former Michelin chef at Pluto and Maison. Known for his successful ventures Jagger and Otto, Oubæk brings his expertise to this bright red eatery, offering a high-quality, casual dining experience that stands out in the heart of Nørrebro.
30/5
At Lido, former Mirabelle baker Chiara Barla expands her Italian-inspired baking craft into the heart of Copenhagen. This sunlit café on a prime corner welcomes both locals and visitors with a delicious menu of house-made treats: Danish buns with whipped butter, Japanese-style sando sandwiches and French-inspired crêpes and omelettes. The beans come from local favourite La Cabra, adding a smooth pairing to the bakery’s creations. Inside, the warm design was crafted by Standard Practice, combining Italian cherry wood, Danish ash and plasterboard for a fresh take on a traditional trattoria – an aesthetic reflection of the café’s Italian-Danish roots.
4/5
The love of French omelettes runs deep at Amator, where the classic French omelette is perfected to fluffy, buttery goodness, showcasing the art of simplicity. But for those looking to mix it up, there’s the ‘cacio ai cinque pepi’, a unique twist layered with five different peppercorns that gives it a bold, mouth-tingling kick. At this Østerbro café, run by chef Mati Pichi and former Alouette chef Luke Cyriaks, everything centers around quality, organic produce. The bright, yolk-inspired interior, a collaboration with Wiercinski Studio, mirrors Amator’s passion for fresh, local ingredients and inventive, welcoming vibes – a must-visit for breakfast lovers.
9/4
Graziano captures the essence of Tuscany with an inviting, straightforward approach to Italian cooking. Led by chef Jonathan Balsløw Sørensen, who brings both his Italian upbringing and experience from Copenhagen’s dining scene, Graziano’s menu stays true to Tuscan roots, offering dishes inspired by the region’s peasant kitchen. Expect handmade pasta, rustic mains and seasonal ingredients, all crafted to highlight traditional flavours and techniques. With a welcoming, intimate vibe, Graziano has quickly established itself as a go-to for authentic, soul-warming Italian fare in Nørrebro.
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8/1
Lauded in the press, Calma on Jægersborggade has quickly become a go-to for French-Italian comfort food with flair. Behind it are chefs Christian Marquard, formerly at Restaurant Levi, and Andrea Calducci, who brings his expertise from the iconic Fat Duck in London. They’ve created a space that feels intimate and informal, echoing their vision of dining as a calm, home-like experience. Their seasonally driven, à la carte menu evolves, featuring classic dishes alongside an eclectic wine list with both natural and traditional options, making Calma a refreshing, grounded spot on one of Copenhagen’s most vibrant streets.
2/1
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