The big-night tables of Copenhagen

Michelin stars and World's 50 Best, for the big night.

10 places in Copenhagen · by Chef Amazing · updated October 20, 2026
Photo: esserestaurant.dk

1. 1

   akmē

   New Nordic · Nordhavn

   Michelin 1★ (2026) · Japanese technique with French gastronomic tradition

   Critics: 83% liked it, from 5 reviews (2025 to 2026). Read Michelin Guide 2026, The Infatuation 2025, Falstaff 2026, Euroman 2025.

   The crowd: 5 of 5 on Google (via aiprofile.com) (40 ratings).

   Sandkaj, 2150 København · Map · Add to Chef Amazing
2. 2

   ESSE

   Nordhavn

   Michelin 1★ (2026) · Innovative, flavour-focused cooking

   Critics: 89% liked it, from 4 reviews (2023 to 2026). Read Michelin Guide 2026, World's 50 Best 2023, The Infatuation 2026, Falstaff 2026.

   The crowd: 4.9 of 5 on Postcard (76 ratings).

   Trelleborggade, 2150 København · Map · Add to Chef Amazing
3. 3

   Koan

   Frederiksberg

   Michelin 2★ (2026) · Korean-inspired

   Critics: 81% liked it, from 6 reviews (2023 to 2025). Read World's 50 Best Restaurants 2025, Michelin Guide, The Infatuation, National Geographic Traveller 2024.

   The crowd: 4.9 of 5 on Tripadvisor (16 ratings).

   Langeliniekaj, 1259 København · Map · Add to Chef Amazing
4. 4

   a|o|c

   Copenhagen · Central

   Michelin 2★ (2026)

   Dronningens Tværgade 2, 1302 K Copenhagen, Denmark · Map · Add to Chef Amazing
5. 5

   JATAK

   Nørrebro

   Michelin 1★ (2026)

   Critics: Read Michelin Guide 2026, World's 50 Best Discovery 2022, The Infatuation.

   The crowd: 4.1 of 5 on TripAdvisor (34 ratings).

   Rantzausgade, 1960 København · Map · Add to Chef Amazing
6. 6

   Udtryk

   Indre By

   Michelin 1★ (2026) · Japanese and Nordic influences

   Critics: Read Michelin Guide 2025, Euroman (Gastro) 2025.

   The crowd: 4.8 of 5 on Tripadvisor (11 ratings).

   Jægersborggade, 2200 København · Map · Add to Chef Amazing
7. 7

   Jordnær

   New Nordic fine dining · Gentofte (north of Copenhagen)

   Michelin 3★ (2026)

   Critics: 92% liked it, from 4 reviews (2024). Read Michelin Guide 2024, Michelin Guide (Dining Out feature) 2024, The World's 50 Best Restaurants (Discovery), The Local Denmark 2024.

   The crowd: 4.9 of 5 on Tripadvisor (109 ratings).

   Map · Add to Chef Amazing
8. 8

   Marchal

   French-Nordic fine dining · Indre By (Hotel d'Angleterre)

   Michelin 1★ (2026) · Nordic and French classics with a twist

   Critics: Read Michelin Guide.

   Østergade, 1074 København · Map · Add to Chef Amazing
9. 9

   Texture

   Indre By

   Michelin 1★ (2026) · French roots

   Critics: 83% liked it, from 4 reviews (2024 to 2026). Read Michelin Guide 2026, CopenhagenFoodie 2026, Falstaff 2026, Euroman 2024.

   The crowd: 4.6 of 5 on Tripadvisor (11 ratings).

   Sølvgade, 1352 København · Map · Add to Chef Amazing
10. 10

    Alouette

    Indre By (opposite the King's Garden)

    Michelin 1★ (2026)

    Critics: Read Michelin Guide 2026, The World's 50 Best (Discovery), The Infatuation 2025.

    The crowd: 4.5 of 5 on TripAdvisor (148 ratings).

    Kronprinsessegade, 1306 København · Map · Add to Chef Amazing