Restaurants in the heart of Copenhagen
A family of unique dining experiences across the city. Choose your table and book in a few clicks.
One city. Fourteen restaurants. Endless ways to dine.
Norrlyst is a collection of characterful restaurants around central Copenhagen - from a glasshouse in the Opera Park and a table high in the tower of Christiansborg Palace, to intimate dining rooms on cobbled streets and tables with a view over the lakes. Whatever you are in the mood for, you will find a table with us. Pick a restaurant below and book directly on this page.
Væksthuset
A glasshouse restaurant in the Opera Park, surrounded by greenery and daylight.
Restaurant Norrlyst
Modern Danish cooking and classic smørrebrød in the heart of the old town.
Norrlyst i Tårnet
Dining with sweeping views from the tower of Christiansborg Palace.
Odette
A charming, intimate restaurant on a cobbled street in the city centre.
Restaurant Gemini
Refined dining with a view over the Copenhagen lakes.
Lille Norrlyst
Intimate private dining tucked away in the old town.
Lago
Mediterranean flavours by the lakes in vibrant Nørrebro.
Sukaiba
Bold pan-Asian cuisine, cocktails and a lively lounge.
Gabrielle
A warm, French-inspired bistro in the middle of the city.
Theo
Seasonal cooking in an elegant room in the old town.
Abigail
An intimate dining room for a memorable evening out.
Sixteen Twelve
All-day dining and brunch on lively Jægersborggade in Nørrebro.
Find us on the map
Most of our restaurants are within walking distance in central Copenhagen. Tap an address to locate it here.
Where to eat in Copenhagen
Looking for restaurants in Copenhagen? Norrlyst brings together twelve distinctive restaurants across the city, most of them within easy walking distance of each other in the heart of Copenhagen city centre (Indre By). Whether you are searching for good restaurants near you after a day of sightseeing, a special place for dinner, or somewhere to gather with friends and family, you will find a table to suit the occasion.
Dining in central Copenhagen
Our restaurants sit in some of the city's most memorable settings - a glasshouse restaurant in the Opera Park, a dining room high in the tower of Christiansborg Palace, tables with a view over the Copenhagen lakes, and intimate rooms tucked along cobbled streets in the old town. From classic Danish food and smørrebrød to Mediterranean and pan-Asian menus, there is something for every taste, right in the middle of the city.
Book a table online
Every restaurant can be booked in a few clicks directly on this page - simply choose your restaurant and pick a time. Planning a celebration, a business dinner or a private event? Many of our venues also welcome private dining and larger groups. Explore the restaurants above and reserve your table in Copenhagen today.
Popular with visitors looking for:
- Restaurants in Copenhagen city centre and the old town
- Where to eat near the main sights - Christiansborg, Nyhavn and Strøget
- Dining with a view over the city and the lakes
- Michelin Guide restaurants and fine dining for a special evening
- Traditional Danish food, smørrebrød and international kitchens
- Group bookings, private dining and celebrations
Planning something special?
From an evening for two to a private celebration, our restaurants have a table for every occasion. Choose a restaurant above and book online.
