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10 restaurants you should try

Here are our recommendations for 10 places we think you should try - the list of course includes our Michelin restaurant and the local restaurants that Whiteguide has singled out, but you'll also find plenty of high-level local gems where you can go on a gastronomic treasure hunt.

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Restaurant Aro i Odense
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Restaurant Aro - Michelin Restaurant

At Restaurant ARO you are guaranteed a truly fantastic culinary experience. Guests are catered for when gourmet food is served in informal surroundings.

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Danish open face sandwiches at HOS
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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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Restaurant Sortebro Kro
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Sortebro Kro in the Funen Village

A Royal Licence country inn dating from 1805, which was moved from its original location and rebuilt in the working museum town of Den Fynske Landsby.

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Restaurant Det Glade Vanvid in Odense
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Det Glade Vanvid (Pure Madness)

En aften på Det Glade Vanvid starter kl. 18:30, hvor dørene åbner. Her begynder aftenen med sæsonens menu, der skifter hver anden måned.

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The restaurant scene in Odense has evolved a lot in recent years and now ranges from street food to gourmet restaurants. Some of the best places to eat in Odense for a good lunch or dinner in the city centre are listed here.

The restaurants in Odense are located in the city's various neighbourhoods, including the pedestrian streets, Brandts Klædefabrik, Nørregade and the old quarter. Restaurant Aro, which has a coveted Michelin star as Odense's best restaurant, is located in a classic industrial neighbourhood in Østerbro.

The entrance at Restaurant Oluf Bagers Gaard
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Restaurant Oluf Bagers Gaard

The kitchen is Danish with a modern twist, and among other things they serve the traditional Danish Smørrebrød for lunch.

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Restaurant Kok & Vin in Odense
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Kok og Vin (Cook and Wine)

Kok and Vin is a classic French bistro with a cozy, informal atmosphere and a menu that follows the seasons.

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Goma Japanese Restaurant in Odense
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Restaurant Goma - Japanese Restaurant

Goma, situated centrally in Odense, serves sophisticated and exciting Japanese food inspired by the classic, traditional and stylish Kaiseki Style.

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Guests at Restaurant I Pupi Siciliani
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Restaurant I Pupi Siciliani

I Pupi Siciliani - a small and authentic Sicilian restaurant that has received honors of the Italian Chamber of Commerce for its craftsmanship and authenticity.

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Den gamle kro atrium
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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.

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And many, many more

Click to find out more about the gastro scene in Odense - restaurants for lunch and dinner, restaurants with climate-friendly dishes and much more.