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1.th
Price: Dkk900 (including wine)
This restaurant is something of a local secret and is set to remain that way unless it changes its booking policy. Diners have to book weeks in advance and then receive an ‘invitation’ to come around for dinner at 1900 hrs in this homely yet impeccably stylish second-floor venue. The set menus take diners on a unique culinary journey, lasting the evening, through many different cuisines and styles of cooking, although primarily Modern Danish with a classical basis. There is only space for 16 or so diners, the 9-course dinner has to be paid for in advance (fixed price) and the restaurant is open only from Wednesday until Saturday.
Herluf Trollesgade 9
Telephone number: 3393 5770. Fax number: 3393 6769.
Website: www.1th.dk
 
Café Victor
Price: Dkk300 (set menus: Dkk425–495). Wine: Dkk180
A small L-shaped bistro situated on the corner of Ny Østergade and Hovedvagtsgade, Café Victor is proving quite popular with celebrities. Divided into a bar-café and a restaurant, it combines excellent Danish food with fast and friendly service. The menu features herring in various guises, good salads and familiar dishes with pork, fish and steak. Fresh oysters are served daily. A great chatty place for a quick lunch, while the restaurant merits a longer stay for a relaxing dinner.
Ny Østergade 8
Telephone number: 3313 3613. Fax number: 3391 1340.
E-mail: cafevictor@sovino.dk
Website: www.cafevictor.dk
 
Cascabel Madhus
Price: Dkk160. Wine: Dkk140.
A Vegetarian heaven is the best way to describe this popular, good-value restaurant. Cascabel Madhus is located off the main tourist trail but is still close to the city centre and, as it does not feature in many guidebooks, it is a good place to eat like the locals do in unfussy surroundings. The eat-in or take-away menu revolves around vegetarian curries and rice dishes, but also includes orange pepper and goat’s cheese quiche, chick pea, pepper and basil ‘meatballs’ (frikadeller), and mushrooms with pumpkin seeds, as well as three-choice combination dishes. Excellent value for money. Closed at weekends. Not open for dinner.
Store Kongensgade 80-82
Telephone number: 3393 7797. Fax number: 3393 7786.
E-mail: cascabel@restaurant.dk
Website: www.cascabel.dk
 
Il Ristorante
Price: Dkk345. Wine: Dkk180
One of the best Italian restaurants in the city, offering a traditional repertoire of classic Italian pasta and dessert. The fillet of lamb in a red wine sauce, the duck in an orange sauce and the tournedos in a light mustard sauce are all rather special. The wine list is modest but well thought out. Subdued lighting and ochre walls adorned with old paintings and pictures make this a smart but relaxed restaurant, an easy place to enjoy an inexpensive meal.
Grønnegade 33
Telephone number: 3315 1565.
 
Restaurant Ida Davidsen
Price: Dkk85-150. Unlicensed
Proving that there is no such thing as ‘just a sandwich’, Ida takes the Danish smørrebrød tradition to new heights. Her creations include such delightful toppings as smoked salmon, beef tartar and caviar. This is a real Copenhagen institution, with walls bedecked with some old family photos. Diners should remember, however, that Restaurant Ida Davidsen is a lunch venue only and it closes at 1700 hrs , the kitchen at 1600 hrs. Closed at weekends.
Store Kongensgade 70
Telephone number: 3391 3655.