Copenhagen & Malmo

Copenhagen cafés and restaurants

Café Cubanito, +++++

Ravnsborggade 19, 2200 Copenhagen N

Good food, great atmosphere and a quiz for music buffs.

Café Hovedtelegrafen, +++++

Kǿbmagergade 37, 1012 Copenhagen K

This café serving modern Danish cuisine (lots of seafood) is located on the fifth floor so it boasts an impressive view of the city, should your eyes leave your plate.

Café Stella, +++++

Kompagnistræde 18, 1208 Copenhagen

A popular café with two floors serving up burgers, international food, sandwiches, vegetarian options and good cake.

Café Berlin, +++++

Pilestræde 19, 1112 Copenhagen K

A café which turns into a bar and nightclub in the evening and serves up an impressive range of traditional Danish and International food, including tapas.

Custom House, +++++

Havnegade 44, 1058, Copenhagen K

A sprawling restaurant that is very popular with the locals. Serves up American, Asian, Danish, Japanese (including sushi) and Italian food.

Café Klimt, +++++

Frederiksborggade 29, 1360 Copenhagen K

A student friendly arty café with copies of Klimt murals all over the walls and tropical palm trees. Click here to read our review of brunch at Café Klimt.

Skipperkroen, +++++

Nyhavn 27, 1051 Copenhagen K

A lovely restaurant with two floors, a separate bar and a beautiful view of the harbor. Try the great value lunch plates for a taste of breaded plaice, pickled herring and other Danish delicacies.

Noma, +++++

Strandgade 93

Expensive but thoroughly worth it, Michelin-starred Noma serves up traditional Scandinavian ingredients with a modern twist.

Bio Mio, +++++

Halmtorvet 19, 1700 Copenhagen V

An organic restaurant in the fashionable meatpacking district that seats 200 guests. You order directly from the chef who's situated in the center of the room in an open kitchen, so you can watch him prepare your meal.

Karriere, +++++

Flæsketorvet 57-67, 1711 Copenhagen V

Experimental restaurant open Fri day and Saturday night (6pm-11pm) in arty surroundings. The restaurant turns into a bar later in the evening and attracts a very fashionable crowd.

Peder Oxe, +++++

Gråbrǿdretorv 11

An all-organic restaurant with clean and attractive décor and delicious, traditional Danish food – one of the most popular places for dining out.

Umami, +++++

Store kongensgade 59, 1264 Copenhagen

Japanese food made with a French twist. Very popular with the young and trendy crowd, it's not cheap here but you're guaranteed a one off experience.

Café Phenix, +++++

Frederikssundsvej 136

Beloved of the locals, Café Phenix is a reliably good choice for brunch, lunch or dinner.

Malmö cafés and restaurants

Buddha Lounge, +++++

Djäknegatan 9, 211 35 Malmö

Restaurant, pub and club that plays Funk, R'n'B and New House. Good to grab a burger after work, among a young crowd in their 20s.

Mello Yello, +++++

Lilla Torg 1, Malmö

Serves a good range of steak, chicken quesadillas, burgers, chips and lots of veggie options. A magnet for the young and good looking and a great place to begin your night out, preferably sitting outside under the heaters. Child-friendly too.

Paddys, +++++

Kalendegatan 7, Malmö

An Irish pub serving classic American food with a great atmosphere. Often gets packed at weekends, with locals drawn to its no-frills but reliably good offerings.

Gozzip, +++++

Skomakaregatan 10, 21134 Malmö

A coffee house, a restaurant, pub with live music and a night club - all in one! European cuisine and cocktails.

Harry's pub/café, +++++

Södergatan 14, 21134 Malmö

An American influenced restaurant and pub, with a casino and black jack tables dotted around.

Vinylbaren, +++++

Bergsgatan 18, 211 54 Malmö

Famed for its gigantic hamburgers, Vinylbaren is Kulturbolaget's American style restaurant. Book a table in advance though, the restaurant is pretty small. Down a whole Beltbuster burger (three beef burgers with cheddar cheese, bacon, brie and ham mayo)and you'll get a standing ovation and your picture on Vinylbaren's homepage.

Izakaya KOI, +++++

Lilla Torg 5, Malmo 21134

Koi serves up delicious Japanese food to a glamorous crowd. KOI is also a bar, attracting a well-heeled and well-dressed clientele.

HIPP, +++++

Kalendeg. 12, 21135 Malmö

Living up to its name, HIPP attracts an ultra-trendy crowd with its international cuisine. There is a lunch menu, or hit the restaurant later, to see the place liven up as it morphs into one of the city's most popular bars.

Tempo Bar & Kök, +++++

Sodra Skolgatan 30

Beloved of Nina from local Swedish band The Cardigans, Tempo serves up delicious food along with a great atmosphere. Gourmet dishes which you can assemble yourself and outside seating make this one of the best places for food in Malmö.

Torso Twisted, +++++

The Turning Torso Lounge and Restaurants, Turning Torso Gallery, West Harbour Docklands, Västra Varvsgatan 44, 211 15

Located at the foot of the Turning Torso skyscraper, one of Malmö's most famous landmarks, the restaurant is famous for its ‘black and white menu' concept and the ‘Twisted' offering, which allows the chefs to compose their own surprise menu for you.

Café Pronto, +++++

Lilla Torg 2, Malmö 211 34

A lovely café with a range of delicious cakes and hot drinks in the old square.

Hai, +++++

Davidshallstorg 5, 21145

Located in Davidshallstorg, a small and pretty square in central Malmö, Hai serves up Japanese food to rival Koi.