Classic Danish Cuisine
Are you dreaming of minced beef steak with soft onions? Or maybe roast pork with parsley sauce? Then you're in the right place. Grandma's kitchen is trendy again and people no longer look at you strangely when you ask for Brændende Kærlighed(Burning Love) or Benløse fugle (boneless birds).
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Find Classic Danish Cuisine in Odense

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Restaurant Søtten | Traditional Danish cuisine
In the heart of Odense, you will find a place where classic Danish comfort food and smørrebrød take centre stage. It is all about quality ingredients, familiar dishes and a cosy atmosphere that invites you to stay a little longer.

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Restaurant Oluf Bagers Gaard
Restaurant Oluf Bagers Gaard in Nørregade is located in an old cobbled backyard with entrance from Hans Jensens Stræde. The cuisine is probably best described as Danish - Nordic inspired by French cuisine. The style is raw and rustic. You are seated in what used to be a horse stable - the stalls are still there, and you can see both the stone floor and the woodwork. The atmosphere is relaxed and informal. If the weather allows, you can dine outside in the courtyard.

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Klosterkroen - Traditional Danish
At Klosterkroen, you can enjoy traditional Danish dishes that everyone associates with grandma's kitchen. They offer classics like open-faced sandwiches (smørrebrød), fried pork with parsley sauce,

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Kong Volmer - Open Face Sandwiches
Restaurant Kong Volmer opened in 2008 as one of the first lunch and open face sandwich restaurants in Odense.

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Restaurant H.O.S.
At Restaurant HOS, you are guaranteed a fantastic dining experience in a cosy and atmospheric setting. Here the team invites you in for an amazing lunch.

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Grønttorvet - Traditional Lunch Pub
Grønttorvet is situated on Sortebrødre Torv in the old part of Odense and offers music, relaxed atmosphere, Sunday jazz and original Danish food.

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Restaurant Bondestuen
Experience authentic Danish coziness and Funen gastronomy at Restaurant Bondestuen, located on the outskirts of Odense. Whether you're coming from the motorway or the city center, Bondestuen is easy to reach.

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Restaurant Carlslund
The cuisine is traditionally Danish with dishes like tartelettes, roast pork with parsley sauce and their most famous - omelette with pork strips.

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Restaurant Hans Christian
Sustainability is present everywhere at Hans Christian, even in the kitchen. They, for instance, repurpose leftover bread for new loaves and carefully tend to a 23-year-old sourdough starter. They

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Restaurant Knudsens Gaard
Restaurant Knudsens Gaard is one of the best restaurants in Odense. Every day we offer various Danish-, French- and Italian- inspired menus together with an A la Carte menu focusing on seasonal products. Our wine list offers a big choice of Italian wines together with wines of our own import from Gigondas and Beaujolais.You can enjoy your meal in a nice relaxed atmosphere and our staff are always happy to assist you with the right choice of food and wine.Hotel Knudsens Gaard offers the perfect setting for your private party, small as well al larger groups (up to 55 people). We can offer you tailor made solutions for your party, and we also have fixed menus and wine suggestions at your choice. The hotel offers free parking and a charger for electrical cars.Welcome.

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Den Gamle Kro (The Old Inn)
The old Inn is located in Overgade in a beautiful old building, which dates back to 1683. The restaurant consists of two houses with a courtyard in between, and everywhere you can feel the historic atmosphere and the modern inn cosiness. The restaurant's kitchen cooks from scratch, and the homemade Danish food is popular with most people. In addition, quality, taste and sustainability are key issues.

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Fangel Kro & Hotel - Restaurant
Fangel Kro - Restaurant and Hotel on the outskirts of OdenseOur restaurant is open daily from 11.30 until 21.00. Lunch is served from 11.30 until 17.00 and our lunch menu consists of a selection of dishes like freshly made smørrebrød with herring, hamburger with beetroot, onions, horseradish and eggyolk and our local variety of omelet to name but a few - all traditional Danish lunch options.Dinner is served from 17.00 until 21.00 The evening menu has a selection of traditional dishes as well as internationally inspired food.In addition we offer a seasonal three course set menu that changes every month.

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Grand's Fish Restaurant
Right in the heart of the city, you’ll find Grand’s Fish Restaurant – a fish restaurant in Odense where the menu is inspired by Danish waters and the very best seasonal ingredients. The focus is on pure flavours, skilled craftsmanship and a relaxed atmosphere that makes it perfect for both everyday dinners and special occasions.

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Frederik VI´s Hotel Restaurant
4-star restaurant based on modern seasonal cuisine with a focus on exciting dishes, based on good ingredients. Whether you're staying at the hotel or just passing through, you're welcome.

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Restaurant Næsbyhoved Skov
Restaurant Næsbyhoved Skov is a traditional restaurant in the middle of Odense with a view of the forest, the sea and the harbour. Here in Næsbyhovedskoven, the staff greets you in quiet surroundings, with a warm atmosphere and a smiling staff.

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Restaurant Skovbakken
Restaurant Skovbakken is one of the most well-known and popular restaurants in Odense. Located in a beautiful old house by the river Odense Å and Odense ZOO, the restaurant offers a unique and


