WHERE TO EAT
Prices are for a three-course meal per person, excluding drinks, unless stated Baest Top-notch artisan pizza from world-renowned chef Christian Puglisi, with interesting sides and homemade charcuterie alongside. Pizza from
£16. Guldbergsgade 29, 00 45 3535 0463, baest.dk
Baka d’Busk Funky, vegetarian/vegan spot run by the Plant Boys, set in kitsch surrounds – expect mismatched crockery with unusual ceramics. From £45. Rantzausgade 44, 00 45 3152 2217, bakabistro.dk
Brus Beer bar with excellent snacks, plus larger plates – don’t miss the fermented fries. Fries £7.70. Guldbergsgade 29F, 0045 7522 2200, tapperietbrus.dk
Dürüm Symfoni Considered one of the best shawarma in Copenhagen and great value, with house-made flatbreads grilled to order. Doner kebab from £7.60. Nørrebrogade 104, 00 45 6110 2337
Gaarden & Gaden Bistro offering the likes of oysters and terrine by day and an evening à la carte or five-course Med-inspired tasting menu, backed by natural wines. Five-course menu £44pp. Nørrebrogade 88, 00 45 5555 0880, gaaga.dk Grød All-day spot for porridge and ‘porridge-ish’ dishes such as barleyotto. Porridge from £5.30. Jaegersborggade 50, 00 45 5058 5579, groed.com
Jatak Michelin-starred Chinese/Vietnamese-inspired newcomer offering two different tasting menus, with the 11-course version served at the kitchen counter. Eight-course menu £115pp. Rantzausgade 39, jatakcph.com
Kiin Kiin Tasting menu-only Thai fine-diner – expect dishes like flan with miso and dancing fish flakes, and pandan matcha ice cream, financier, choux, pandan custard. Seven courses £145pp. Guldbergsgade 21, 00 45 3535 7555, kiin.dk Sasaa Cool Pan-African joint taking diners on a journey through culture – think iconic jollof rice, chicken peanut stew and chakalaka. Ten-plate tasting menu £26pp. Blågårdsgade 2A, 00 45 50 22 47 91, sasaa.dk
Silberbauers Bistro Cosy ProvenÇal-leaning bistro with a daily-changing menu. The focus is on fish and seafood, but French classics like beef tartare and onglet are present and accounted for. From £37, excluding drinks. Jaegersborggade 40, 00 45 3696 6593, silberbauers.dk
The Sixteen Twelve Ultimate health-forward brunch spot serving twists on the usual – avo on toast with goats’ cheese, hazelnut polenta porridge with rosemary plum coulis et al. It all incorporates pickled, fermented and live ingredients. Brunch dishes from £11. Jaegersborggade 8, sixteentwelve.dk