Restaurant Schoennemann

Address: Hauser Plads 16, Copenhagen 1127, Denmark

Phone: +45 33 12 07 85

Why we dined here: We wanted to try the best smørrebrød in Copenhagen. Restaurant Schoennemann kept on popping up in our Google searches.

In a Nutshell: Delicious smørrebrød, but too pricey for what you get!

The smørrebrød (open-faced sandwich) was in my Eat list when I visited Copenhagen and after some Googling, I stumbled upon Restaurant Schoennemann as the place to go for the best smørrebrød. So I called in a week in advance to make reservations. The restaurant itself has a cozy, old home ambiance but with fancy plates and silverware.

I cannot attest to whether Schoennemann does offer the best smørrebrød, since this was my one and only smørrebrød experience. However, they do offer a wide selection so there should at least be one type that will suit each person in your party. We enjoyed the smørrebrøds we ordered, at least while they lasted. The portion is small (by North American standards at least). It is not enough to qualify for a meal. The prices are steep, considering the amount of food you get. Also, despite how good the smørrebrød may be, it is still just a sandwich.

Greenland shrimps in pyramide

Simon's Favorite - smoked salmon with creamed spinach and poached egg

Linie Aquavit Herring

Manfred's & Vin

Address: Jaegersborggade 40, Copenhagen, Denmark

Phone: (+45) 3696 6593

Why we dined here: The chef and owner of Manfred's & Vin, Christian Puglisi, did internships at El Bulli (former World's Best #1 restaurant) and Noma (current World's Best #1 restaurant).

In a Nutshell: Well-executed food at reasonable price!

We came here with high expectations, well-aware that the chef/owner of Manfreds used to work at Noma. The menu is very limited, especially for non-veggie eaters. So all 3 people in our party ended up ordering the only meat dish that night which was pork belly. The pork belly was roasted perfectly - golden brown skin and well-marinated, juicy meat. The desert and cheese we ordered were good but plain. The price is actually quite reasonable for the amount and quality of food you get and considering the high cost of living in Denmark.

To sum up, Manfreds offers standard honest-to-goodness food at an affordable price. Nothing ground-breaking but still thoroughly enjoyable.

Beer

Roasted pork belly

Cheese and dessert