Mekano Apartment Hotel

The elegant younger sister of the two Kadeaus, this Copenhagen outpost puts a more sophisticated spin on the Bornholm original. Prepare yourself for a magical experience, where engaging service, cool surroundings and captivating cuisine create a night to remember. From start to finish, the cooking is truly unique and hits every note perfectly, creating a beautiful flow from course to course. Much of the produce comes from Bornholm – whose special island climate provides top-notch ingredients such as cherries and figs – and preserving plays its part. The work that goes into each dish is astound

With a name that means 'Wine Mania' it's no surprise that this Italian restaurant attracts a crowd of dedicated oenophiles. The wine cellar comes with a table for tasting and there’s an excellent list of several hundred bins, mostly from Burgundy and Owner Damiano Alberti's native Piedmont. In his role as Sommelier, Damiano provides wine service that is helpful, passionate and generous. The place itself is simple and trattoria-like, serving straightforward and satisfying dishes like 'spaghetti alla chitarra con gamberoni' from a weekly-changing menu.

The Sanchez in question is Rosio – who’s worked in some top-level restaurants – and she certainly knows how to put the fun in dining out with this lively neighbourhood spot. Bringing the bold, powerful flavours of her Mexican heritage and presenting them in a small plates concept – accompanied by an authentic choice of a margarita, mezcal, tequila, sotol, raicilla or bancora – has proved the perfect recipe for success. The ‘Sanchez Menu’, made up of five dishes selected by the kitchen team, is a hit – and on weekdays there’s the option to pop in on your way past just for tacos and snacks.

Start with a drink in the courtyard of this handsome yellow building in the city’s Latin Quarter before heading for the elegant, contemporary dining room. Udtryk means 'expression' in Danish and the well-balanced tasting menu blends techniques and flavours from across Asia and Europe in refined, interesting dishes. You might find a claypot of koshihikari rice, Norlin Wagyu, Danish eel and shiitake mushrooms, followed by monaka with hand-dived Norwegian scallops, watercress and gingko nuts for dessert.This restaurant is temporarily closed and due to reopen around August.

This elegant restaurant is set in an intimate, historic and wonderfully atmospheric cellar, where a charming team attend to your every need. Cooking is rooted in French gastronomy, with its luxury ingredients and rich flavours, but the chef also stamps his own mark on the accomplished, imaginative dishes, with some subtle modernisation and lighter touches.

The bright lights of this neighbourhood restaurant draw you in – and once you’re in, you won’t want to leave. There’s a busy, buzzy vibe, thanks in part to the closely set tables and friendly team, and guests in every party seem to be having fun. The uncomplicated spirit of the restaurant is reflected in the great value cooking, where bold flavours and generous portions lead the way. While there are a few Danish influences, it’s more about classic French cuisine here, so you’ll find everything from onglet à l'échalotte (beef with marrow, shallots and confit garlic) to duck and smoked sausage c

There’s a homely feel to this intimate spot hidden away in the suburbs, where Chef-Owner Jonathan Tam offers a unique experience that’s best enjoyed from a seat at the counter. The tasting menu – entitled ‘Solar’ – follows 24 solar micro-seasons throughout the year, and the original, exciting dishes combine Danish ingredients with Asian recipes and flavours. The focus is largely on vegetables, with produce sourced locally from organic farms and ethical producers, and any food waste is turned into miso and shoyu in collaboration with Koji Copenhagen. Non-alcoholic drinks pairings add an interes