If you’re chasing life-changing meals in Copenhagen, you’ve come to the right place. I live here, I eat out a lot, and I’ve queued for the near-impossible reservations so you don’t have to. Below is my personal, experience-driven ranking of the city’s most important Michelin-starred restaurants, with real-world tips on prices, booking strategy, timings, and how to make the most of each visit. Grab a fork. Let’s go 😋
Why trust this guide
I ranked each place using five things travelers actually care about:
- Food that moves you
- Overall experience and service
- How hard it is to book
- Value for the money
- How well it fits different types of trips
I also include practical info like opening hours, average spend, dress suggestions, and a Google Maps link under each restaurant so you can navigate with one tap.
TL;DR leaderboard
| Rank | Restaurant | Stars | Style | Typical spend per person |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Geranium | ⭐⭐⭐ | Nordic, produce-driven, pescatarian | Menu 4,200 DKK |
| 2 | Alchemist | ⭐⭐ | Immersive, avant-garde | Experience from 5,400 DKK |
| 3 | Jordnær | ⭐⭐⭐ | Luxurious seafood, deep flavors | Menu about 4,000 DKK |
| 4 | noma | ⭐⭐⭐ | Hyper-seasonal, iconic | Seasonal pricing, prepaid |
| 5 | Koan | ⭐⭐ | Korean-Nordic, elegant | Menu 3,600 DKK |
| 6 | Kadeau Copenhagen | ⭐⭐ | Bornholm terroir, cozy | Menu about 3,500 DKK |
| 7 | Kong Hans Kælder | ⭐⭐ | Classic French, refined | Signature menu 2,950 DKK |
| 8 | AOC | ⭐⭐ | Bold Scandinavian, cellar setting | Menu about 3,200 DKK |
| 9 | Sushi Anaba | ⭐ | Edomae omakase, 15 seats | Nigiri menu 1,900 DKK |
| 10 | Søllerød Kro | ⭐ | Country-chic, legendary cellar | Tasting from about 2,200 DKK |
| 11 | Jatak | ⭐ | Modern Cantonese-Nordic | Menu varies, think 1,700–4,000 DKK |
| 12 | formel B | ⭐ | Choose-your-own tasting | 5-course 1,250 DKK |
Prices are the latest publicly listed figures or typical current spends. Always check the restaurant site when booking, as menus and seasons change.
The 12 essential Michelin-starred restaurants in Copenhagen
1) Geranium ⭐⭐⭐ 🥇
Why it’s special: Precision, clarity, and a kind of quiet joy on the plate. The tasting menu glides from the garden to the sea with laser focus. The dining room overlooks Fælledparken, so daylight lunches feel extra dreamy.
What to order: You’ll have the Universe menu. Settle in. It’s a long, beautiful ride.
Price guidance: Menu 4,200 DKK. Wine pairings from 2,300 DKK and up. geranium.dk
When to go: Book far ahead for lunch if you want the park views.
Dress: Smart casual works perfectly.
Map: Geranium
Good to know: Confirmed at three stars in 2025. MICHELIN Guide
2) Alchemist ⭐⭐
Why it’s special: More than dinner. It’s theater plus 50 edible ideas, staged across multiple rooms under a planetarium dome. It will challenge you in the best way.
Price guidance: Experience from about 5,400 DKK for the menu only. Pairings extra. Tickets release in batches every 2 to 3 months. Food & Wine
When to go: Evenings, typically Tue to Fri. Book the second you see tickets drop. Wikipedia
Dress: Dress up a little. You’ll take photos.
Map: Alchemist
Good to know: Two Michelin stars confirmed for 2025. The official guide describes it as a multi-hour, immersive experience. MICHELIN Guide
3) Jordnær ⭐⭐⭐
Why it’s special: A love letter to pristine seafood. Luxurious but warm, and very Copenhagen in spirit.
Price guidance: The set menu is typically around 4,000 DKK.
When to go: Tue to Fri dinner. First Saturday of each month lunch at 13:00. Restaurant Jordnær
Dress: Smart casual.
Map: Jordnær
Good to know: Three Michelin stars in 2025. MICHELIN Guide
4) noma ⭐⭐⭐
Why it’s special: The most famous Nordic restaurant of its era. It operates in defined seasons now, with Copenhagen 2025-2026 running Sep 30 to Jan 31. Expect nature, fermentation, and a menu that feels like a story of this place.
Price guidance: Prepaid tasting menu, prices vary by season. Book via Tock. noma
When to go: Dinner Tue to Fri, plus Friday lunch during the Copenhagen season. Selected Saturdays open. noma
Dress: Stylish but relaxed.
Map: noma
Good to know: Three Michelin stars active in 2025. MICHELIN Guide
5) Koan ⭐⭐
Why it’s special: Kristian Baumann weaves Korean memories into Danish produce with finesse. It’s elegant, soulful, and remarkably original.
Price guidance: Tasting menu 3,600 DKK. Pairings from 1,500 DKK. Restaurant Koan
When to go: Dinner Tue to Fri. MICHELIN Guide
Dress: Smart casual.
Map: Koan
Good to know: Two Michelin stars confirmed, with hours listed in the official guide. MICHELIN Guide
6) Kadeau Copenhagen ⭐⭐
Why it’s special: A tiny Christianshavn townhouse channeling the island of Bornholm. Preserved flavors in winter, light and sunny in summer.
Price guidance: Recent menus around 3,500 DKK for dinner, pairings from about 2,200 DKK. Travels for Stars
When to go: Tue to Fri dinner. Saturday lunch and dinner. kadeau.dk
Dress: Casual-elegant.
Map: Kadeau Copenhagen
Good to know: Two stars, seasonal rhythm. MICHELIN Guide
7) Kong Hans Kælder ⭐⭐
Why it’s special: The city’s oldest fine-dining room. Vaulted stone, candlelight, and French technique that never goes out of style.
Price guidance: Signature menu 2,950 DKK. Cheese trolley add-on 325 DKK. Kong Hans Kælder
When to go: Wed to Sat 18:00 to 24:00. Last seating 21:00. Kong Hans Kælder
Dress: Classic date-night.
Map: Kong Hans Kælder
Good to know: Two stars confirmed in the 2025 guide. MICHELIN Guide
8) AOC ⭐⭐
Why it’s special: A bold, sensory-driven menu in a 17th-century cellar near Kongens Nytorv. It’s intimate, polished, and seriously tasty.
Price guidance: Tasting menu around 3,200 DKK. Pairings 1,500 to 3,000 DKK. Travels for Stars
When to go: Dinner, check booking calendar.
Dress: Smart casual.
Map: AOC
Good to know: Two stars, vaulted setting. MICHELIN Guide
9) Sushi Anaba ⭐
Why it’s special: A 15-seat Edomae counter in rebuilt Nordhavn Customs House. Quiet, precise, and unforgettable if you love sushi.
Price guidance: Nigiri and otsumami menu 1,900 DKK. Pairings from 1,050 to 1,500 DKK. Strict allergy policy. sushianaba.com
When to go: Evenings, limited seats.
Dress: Clean and simple.
Map: Sushi Anaba
Good to know: One Michelin star, tiny capacity, plan ahead. MICHELIN Guide
10) Søllerød Kro ⭐
Why it’s special: A serene 17th-century inn just north of the city. White tablecloth charm, a deep wine list, and cooking that balances nostalgia with freshness.
Price guidance: Signature tasting from about 2,200 DKK. A la carte available. SøllerødKro
When to go: Lunch Wed to Sun, dinner Wed to Sat, seasonal closures in summer. 50B – Restaurants – GLOBAL
Dress: Smart casual.
Map: Søllerød Kro
Good to know: One star in 2025. MICHELIN Guide
11) Jatak ⭐
Why it’s special: Jonathan Tam blends Cantonese and Vietnamese ideas with Danish produce. It feels personal and quietly creative.
Price guidance: Menus vary by season and seating; expect roughly 1,700 to 4,000 DKK depending on menu and drinks. Tripadvisor+1
When to go: Thu to Sun evenings. JATAK
Dress: Casual-cool fits Nørrebro.
Map: Jatak
Good to know: One star in 2025, widely praised for its cross-cultural lens. MICHELIN Guide+1
12) formel B ⭐
Why it’s special: Flexible tasting where you pick five courses from a seasonal list. It feels more laid-back but still polished.
Price guidance: 5-course menu 1,250 DKK. formel family
When to go: Dinner, Frederiksberg.
Dress: Smart casual.
Map: formel B
Good to know: One Michelin star held for many years. formel family
Booking strategy that actually works ✅
- Know the drops:
• Alchemist releases tickets roughly every 2 to 3 months for the next 2 to 3 months. Set alerts and join the waitlist. ALCHEMIST
• noma opens season by season. For Copenhagen 2025-2026 the window is Sep 30 to Jan 31 with specific lunch and dinner slots. Waitlist moves. noma
• Koan, Kadeau, AOC, Kong Hans, Geranium release regular tables, but Fridays and Saturdays disappear first. - Party size hack: If you can dine as four instead of two, you’ll often see better availability. noma and Alchemist explicitly note this. noma+1
- Be waitlist-smart: Add multiple dates, and check again 24 to 72 hours before service when cancellations hit.
- Credit cards and prepayment: Some places charge an admin fee and run on prepaid tickets. Read the policy before you click. noma+1
Dress code, timing, and local etiquette
- Dress: Copenhagen is relaxed. Smart casual is right almost everywhere. If you’re celebrating, lean elegant.
- Timing: Long menus really are long. Plan for 3 hours at Geranium, even longer at Alchemist. geranium.dk+1
- Allergies: Some counters, like Sushi Anaba, have strict limitations. Always email first. sushianaba.com
- Tipping: Service is included. Round up for exceptional care if you like.
Best pick by travel scenario
- First Michelin in Copenhagen: Geranium or Kong Hans Kælder
- Once-in-a-lifetime splash: Alchemist or noma
- Romantic night: Kadeau or Kong Hans Kælder
- Food-nerd deep dive: Koan or AOC
- Seafood obsession: Jordnær or Sushi Anaba
- Value play: formel B or Søllerød Kro at lunch
Quick reference: hours snapshot
These are the most up-to-date official patterns. Always reconfirm when you book.
- noma: Tue to Thu dinner, Fri lunch and dinner, selected Saturdays during season. noma
- Koan: Tue to Fri dinner. MICHELIN Guide
- Kadeau: Tue to Fri dinner, Sat lunch and dinner. kadeau.dk
- Kong Hans Kælder: Wed to Sat 18:00 to 24:00, last seating 21:00. Kong Hans Kælder
- Jordnær: Tue to Fri dinner, first Saturday of the month lunch. Restaurant Jordnær
Final thoughts
Copenhagen’s Michelin scene is playful and deeply seasonal. Some meals feel like poetry, others like performance. The truth is that any restaurant on this list can be the best night of your trip if it matches your mood and budget. Book early, arrive hungry, and take a little time to wander the neighborhood before or after. It’s the city that makes the meal feel bigger.
Happy eating, and welcome to my city 🍽️💙
