February 24, 2026
15 POPULAR RESTAURANTS IN VESTERBRO
Are you looking for a good restaurant in Vesterbro, Copenhagen? Here are our picks for 15 restaurants where you can find great food experiences from all over the world. Maybe you want a nice dinner before a trip to Imperial or after an enchanting performance at Det Ny Teater? Or maybe a festive meal before a trip to the city? Vesterbro offers many experiences and there is certainly no shortage of good restaurant experiences. Here are 15 restaurants that we would like to recommend, regardless of whether you are looking for long dinners with many courses, whether it is going to be festive or whether it is going to involve lighter dishes before eating popcorn at the cinema.
Høkerboderne 16B, 1712 Copenhagen V
Camour brings together the best of Spanish, Italian and French cuisine in a menu where big, familiar flavours are given simple modern twists. Here, you get elegant, fresh and insanely tasty dishes at friendly prices. With a lively atmosphere in the weekends and a strong selection of cocktails, Camour is the perfect spot before a night out on the town.
Bagerstræde 9, 1617 Copenhagen V
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At Mangia you will find a classic Italian informal atmosphere with room for large gestures. There is an open view to the kitchen, where Italian chefs cook all the food from scratch. Mangia is especially popular for their classic Italian pasta dishes, made to perfection with great respect for history and culture.
ANCESTRALE
Oehlenschlægersgade 12 st. th., 1663 Copenhagen V
Ancestrale is both a wine bar and restaurant. Here you can be served exquisite, unique natural wines and beautiful cocktails. The menu offers small, delicate dishes and snacks, but if you are looking for a slightly larger dining experience, you can choose the chef's selected 5-course menu.
RESTO BAR
Vesterbrogade 51, 1620 Copenhagen V
At Resto Bar, there is an authentic restaurant atmosphere with close tables and clinking plates. The men behind it are Mikkel Egelund from Pastis and Morten Kaltoft from Osteria 16, and at Resto Bar they merge their renowned restaurants and give you fantastic Mediterranean food with roots in both the French and Italian cuisine. All served by welcoming waiters.
Sønder Boulevard 54, 1720 Copenhagen V
Haderslevgade 16, 1671 Copenhagen V
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At Osteria16, they serve simple and original Italian food and wine. The menu always consists of fresh ingredients imported directly from Italy, and it changes constantly depending on the season. Both restaurants are small with 35-40 seats. So hurry up and book your table. Regardless of whether you get a table at one or the other, you will be served a lovely Italian meal.
KIIN KIIN BAO BAO
Vesterbrogade 96, 1620 Copenhagen V
Kiin Kiin Bao Bao is a modern Asian tapas restaurant. The menu is very versatile with their al a carte menu, take away as well as tasting menu and their “extravagant menu”. In spring and summer time, you will be able to enjoy your dinner in their cozy courtyard. At Kiin Kiin Bao Bao, you can pair your dishes with delicious cocktails.
LE TROIS COCHONS
Værnedamsvej 10, 1619 Copenhagen V
From locals drinking a glass of wine at the cozy tables on the sidewalk of Værnedamsvej, to the beautiful, checkered floor and the arch-French menu inside – Les Trois Cochons is like visiting Paris for a while. On the plate, you will find good French ingredients and specialties such as oysters, tarte flambee, stir-fried tartar, steak frites and everything else that belongs in a real french bistro. And they get up early – because just like the French, you can start the day with a quick espresso and a crispy croissant or you can stay longer for the big breakfast spread.
Istedgade 128, 1650 Copenhagen V
Grimal is centrally located on Vesterbro, on Istedgade close to Enghave Plads. The food at Grimal is primarily inspired by the French cuisine, but there are no dogmas, so you can also find inspiration from the Danish or English cuisine or something completely different. Choose a la carte from a few carefully selected dishes.
KØDBYENS FISKEBAR
Flæsketorvet 100, 1711 Copenhagen V
In rustic and authentic premises in the Meat Town District, you will find Kødbyens Fiskebar or just “Fiskebaren” in everyday speech. Fresh seafood is served here for both lunch and dinner. Since their opening in 2009, they have had a Bib Gourmand - 'good food at reasonable prices' - in the Michelin guide. Here, you will also find plenty of outdoor seating in Kødbyen's perhaps best location.
JAH IZAKAYA & SAKE BAR
Gasværksvej 21, 1656 Copenhagen V
Jah Izakaya & Sake Bar represents a beloved Japanese restaurant style – the izakaya – in Copenhagen.
The Izakaya might most easily be described as a Japanese tapas bar or gastropub. The tradition has its origins in sake shops that allowed customers to drink on site: “I” means “stay” and “zakaya”means “sake shop” . These evolved into lively, democratic restaurants where anyone could share servings inspired by almost all styles of Japanese cuisine – from street food to sushi and sashimi – and choose from a vast selection of ice-cold beer, wine, and, of course, sake.
Dybbølsgade 52, 1721 Copenhagen V
Donda is a Latin American restaurant and bar serving fish, seafood and vegetables cooked over charcoal. Here, you will find fantastic flavors that makes guests return again and again. You can choose à la carte or go with a menu for DKK 545, which is served 'family style'. Enjoy your dinner with a delicious tequila drink or a matching wine. An obvious place for a dinner before going out.
Istedgade 60, 1650 Copenhagen V
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Modern Mexican restaurant in the heart of Vesterbro. Here you can choose between snacks, a menu of favorite dishes, desserts and cocktails. At Sanchez, they cook to enhance the taste​​ corn, chili and Mexican spices in a variety of dishes - all with a twist to adapt and reach out to the Nordic culture.
LAMAR
Gl. Kongevej 27, 1610 Copenhagen V
Located in Vesterbro, with Det Ny Teater as neighbor, Lamar is the newest addition to the tribe of the people behind Omar and Safari. In line with these, at Lamar, you’ll also find a cosy, intimate and local restaurant. There is an informal, loose atmosphere with hip-hop from the speakers. The menu is International and without dogmas, inspired by mood and season - but especially based on the Middle East and the Mediterranean cuisines. There is a larger outside area that you can enjoy on warm days.
CHICKY GRILL
Halmtorvet 21, 1700 Copenhagen V
Chicky Grill serves Danish comfort food in large portions at small prices. This little biks has been on Halmtorvet since 1978, and you can feel it when you step inside. The place has a unique, old-fashioned feel, and the food is what you'd expect to get at grandma's: roast pork, fish fillets, potatoes with brown gravy and bisque food.
SURT
Bag Elefanterne 2, 1799 Copenhagen V
Giuseppe Oliva, the man behind SURT, grew up in a family of bread bakers, and on his gastronomic journey he has met several chefs who have nurtured his culinary interest. This has strengthened his ability to create artisanal products that celebrate raw materials and gastronomic roots. The pizzas are some of the best in Copenhagen. Book a table at SURT and taste for yourself. You will find a few carefully selected pizzas on the menu, and in addition you can also choose between snacks and antipasti.
