Vejrø Resort

Set in the old Østerbro machine factory on the edge of town, ARO upholds the theme of having skilled craftsmen in its workshop. The room has a modern, industrial feel, courtesy of exposed ducting and industrial lighting, and the stark walls and floors are punctuated by black wooden furnishings and sketches pinned to chipboard panels. The atmosphere, too, is pleasingly laid-back, with both the service team and the chefs looking after the guests. Choose either a three- or seven-course set menu, where the chefs get playful with wonderfully fresh produce to create some interesting dishes with a st

Denmark’s oldest castle sits within a UNESCO Geopark, whose undulating landscape was carved out during the Ice Age. In 1937 the castle was transformed into a hotel and restaurant, and today it continues in this vocation, while offering great respect for both its history and the surrounding region. The seasonal multi-course menu is entitled ‘Time and Place’. ‘Time’ is evident in the atmospheric room, where thick whitewashed walls are broken up by huge glass-fronted wine rooms. ‘Place’ comes in the form of produce from the nearby fields, forests and seas, which features in carefully crafted, inn

Claus Henriksen's restaurant is set in a listed, early 20th-century red-brick house in the Annebergparken. The area is something of a haven for artisan creatives, with studios belonging to carpenters and glass blowers sitting adjacent to the restaurant; Claus himself even makes the plates that his dishes are served on. Excellent seasonal Danish ingredients are the bedrock of the menus and, while there's an inventive streak to some of the cooking, the chefs also understand the power of simplicity, cleverly allowing the central components – usually vegetables, seafood or game – to really shine.

Whether you choose to sit on the terrace or in the charming dining room at Restaurant Hesselet, the view out across the sea and the Storebælt Bridge is stunning. Inside, modern wood panelling blends with traditional whites and blues, and creates an elegance that is well-matched by the cooking. The concise à la carte – which can also be taken as a tasting menu – draws inspiration from the Danish larder, then adds some Japanese elements to an otherwise classic base to create dishes such as turbot with elderflower and asparagus blanquette sauce or candied Mikan mandarin with white chocolate namel

A beautiful, yellow-painted house in a lovely location overlooking the sea; inside it’s traditionally furnished, with rustic-chic vibes, a romantic atmosphere and formal service. Classic French cooking features local seafood and is accompanied by a well-chosen wine list.

Yves Le Lay’s latest restaurant takes up residence on a semi-pedestrianised street in the heart of the Old Town; its name is a reference to Marcel Proust’s story ‘In Search of Lost Time’, where a bite of a madeleine opens up childhood memories. At this cosy spot, Le Lay recounts his own memories of growing up in France through a well-paced tasting menu, where he draws you into his world as he personally presents the dishes and their individual stories. The rich, flavourful sauces are a highlight – and you’ll find the aforementioned madeleines in the Mont Blanc dessert, alongside a chestnut sor

This charming whitewashed, thatched inn will draw you in with its enticing fireplace and lovely conservatory dining room overlooking the garden. The kitchen takes its cue from the French gastronomy of old, producing rich and indulgent dishes based on quality produce, be it rabbit or langoustine. Many of the ingredients are local, with fruit and vegetables often coming from the estate itself. Watch the chefs in the open kitchen to feel closer to the action.