With all of you: the smørrebrød, one of the most typical snacks of Danish gastronomy
How could there not be tapas in the capital of one of the happiest countries in the world. Copenhagen, or rather copenhappy, It is full of places where you can try one of the most typical snacks of Danish cuisine since the 19th century: the smørrebrød.
Don't get discouraged if we tell you that the ingredients rest on slices of rye bread, which is like sliced bread but more solid and dark.
If you choose well where to take them, they will be so tasty that you will not even remember that detail. And often they are the cheapest option in a city that is so expensive for most visitors.
These are some of the places that serve them, ordered from most expensive to cheapest. If possible, it is better Try them with beer or with the Scandinavian aquativ distillate. Must have watch out for Danish timetables, some are already closed at 5pm or even earlier.
Don't call it tapa, call it smørrebrød
RESTAURANT M
This urban and informal style restaurant dedicates its upper floor to the typical Danish dish that concerns us in this article at Store Kongensgade 56.
It combines very well the traditional flavors with a certain modernity. With two or three pieces you eat well and the beer offer is good, although the bill can exceed 35 euros per person.
Must try: the Camembert or the one of roasted pork.
You can stop by to eat if you are visiting: Amalienborg, the good palace of the city, the one of Mary Donaldson, and the ornate dome of the Frederiks Kirke.
Camembert cheese and roast pork smørrebrød are two good choices at Restaurant M
KANAL COFFEE
Lying in a basement at 18 Frederiksholms Canal has the charm of Northern European fishing village taverns (miniature boats, helmsmen and ceramic plates with marine motifs as decoration) .
This place is often visited by Danish politicians, as it is located very close to the country's Parliament. In the "hot" months they place a outdoor terrace on the boat anchored in front of your door. The menu options from 7 to 18 euros.
You have to try: continuing with the maritime theme, the smoked eel with scrambled egg , one of its star dishes; although one of the most typical in the country is lamb belly pressed and rolled.
You can stop by to eat if you are visiting: christiansborg palace , seat of the Danish Parliament.
When the weather is good they place a terrace on the boat anchored in front of the door
HALLERNES SMØRREBRØD
specialized in these danish tapas , your stall in the food market of Torvehallerne (Romersgade, 18) opens the seven days a week.
Their hours are longer than usual and so is the price range of their menu. From 55 danish kroner the raisin with bacon, berry jam, beetroot and spices (just over 7 euros) at 125 on freshly made prawns with mayonnaise and lemon (16.5 euros).
You have to try: one of them has beef tartare with horseradish, piccalilli sauce (made with pickled vegetables), pickle, onion and raw egg yolk; as to remember the bread.
You can stop by to eat if you are visiting: the Roseborg Castle, which was in the 17th century a summer palace for the royalty of the country and which is now located in the center of the city.
Don't leave without trying the beef tartare smørrebrød with horseradish
DYREHAVEN
Although it is somewhat removed from the historical case of Copenhagen, in the Sonder Boulevard, well worth a visit this cafe called 'deer park' in which, as its name suggests, beards and lumberjack shirts are welcome.
Wood, old photos that give a retro touch and the Cervantes theme it gives the site its personality. But don't worry, you don't pay hipster tax here.
Appearances are deceiving, because it is one of the cheapest options in the city: you can have a drink and a more than enough serving of smørrebrød from 13 euros.
You have to try: although it doesn't sound exactly Danish, a recurring recipe on many of the smørrebrød menus is that of Caesar salad. The one in this place is essential.
They are served separately so that each one can have it to his liking, two slices of rye bread and the salad that comes in a small bowl but with a hefty and very very tasty portion.
You can stop by to eat if you are visiting: Vestebrø, the alternative neighborhood of Copenhagen.
Wood, old photos and a hipster touch, try the caesar salad smørrebrød!
DOMHUSETS SMØRREBRØD
This tiny downtown store in the Kattesundet street 18 is the way to find guerilla smørrebrød. Almost every they count 17 Danish crowns (just over two euros) and they are to take away, but they are wrapped in paper with an elastic band, like in the neighborhood stores of our childhood.
You have to try: none is the definitive delicatessen, but neither is neither is a bad option.
You can stop by to eat if you are visiting: the Tivoli amusement park or the Town Hall square.
LILLIANS SMØRREBRØD
In this case, this small place does have a couple of tables to sit at. The price is the standard, 17 danish kroner and is in Vester Volgade 108.
Must try: the roast beef. The recipe is simple, but the remoulade sauce typical French and imported to this area of Europe makes it worth trying.
You can stop by to eat if you are visiting: the alternative microworld of Cristiana, just before taking the Langebro bridge.