Copenhagen

One of the city’s several Michelin-starred restaurants, the Noma draws upon Greenland, Iceland, and the Faroe Islands for its inspiration. — DK Eyewitness

A former bread factory houses this chic restaurant which serves sophisticated vegetarian cuisine. — Michelin Guide

This modern northern European kitchen gives Noma a run for its money. — Fodor's

Expect rigorously seasonal pared-down dishes like broccoli with parsley puree or veal hearts with pepper sauce. — Concierge

Complex and original small plates are created with an assured and confident touch. — Michelin Guide

Chef Thomas Rode Andersen's French- and Danish-inspired dishes employ local ingredients and are served in a medieval subterranean space with whitewashed walls and vaulted ceilings. — Fodor's

This posh two-Michelin-starred restaurant, which is tucked into a basement, is where you can sample of Copenhagen's finest haute cuisine. — Condé Nast Traveler

They're enormous. Luckily, they open electronically, and once you've entered, you're met by two hosts...from there, you're led through a series of spaces, from a bar to a dining room to a lounge. — Condé Nast Traveler

A star on the smørrebrød circuit... Everything -- the Danish wood trim, the old photographs, and the gold walls -- adds up to hygge. — Frommer's

A comfortable, intimate restaurant set over three converted shops, with views into the kitchen from the street. — Michelin Guide

Housed in Noma’s former home overlooking Copenhagen’s inner harbor, Barr serves the Scandinavian hits, updated with a deft hand and executed perfectly. — Bon Appétit

A small and exclusive restaurant by Churchill Park near the Little Mermaid statue, with fine food and fine wine. — Insight Guides

Delightful hotel restaurant with a stylish interior, a vast floor to ceiling wine cellar and an open gallery fringed by olive trees. — Michelin Guide

The after-work spot for theater people, this restaurant and bar is situated on a houseboat in Christianshavn. — Travel + Leisure

You'll find both croque monsieur and pickled herring—along with Copenhagen's best people-watching from outdoor tables. — Travel + Leisure

This five-generations-old, world-renowned lunch spot is synonymous with smørrebrød, the Danish open-face sandwich. — Fodor's

The menu features dishes such as oysters, octopus, beetroot and pork belly. It ain’t cheap, though, with an eight-course, wine-paired menu. — Rough Guide

For lunch, try the all-you-can-eat buffet of pickled herring or a range of other Danish specialties. The restaurant is also known for its own flavored snaps collection, which is made in-house. — Fodor's

Offerings change seasonally but ingredients usually come from somewhere nearby. — Frommer's

Weathered walls, original wood floors, and an open fireplace are the setting for the Cap Horn’s classic Danish menu, which focuses on regularly changing seafood and organic dishes. — DK Eyewitness