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Smørrebrød - open face sandwiches

Few things are as traditionally Danish as the open face sandwich. However, in Odense you can find several restaurants that are not afraid to give the high-class classics a delicious, modern twist. For more information on restaurants and dining

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You will also find several restaurants that make sure that the classic, traditional sandwiches are not forgotten. And, as an extra layer of gravy on top of the high-rise, most places offer a selection of other flavorful dishes and snacks besides the sandwich.

Restaurants that specialise in smørrebrød

Guests at Kong Volmer
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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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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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Café Deilig (Café Lovely)
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Café Deilig (Café Lovely)

Chef Malte Dalby Christensen has experience from several prominent restaurants in and outside Odense. At Café Deilig, he will offer a small but delicious menu of light dishes and lunch specials made from local produce, aimed at all museum visitors - including families with children.
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Restaurants that also serve smørrebrød

Wienerschnitzel
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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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Outdoor seating at Restaurant Grønttorvet in lovely weather
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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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The entrance at Restaurant Oluf Bagers Gaard
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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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Hotel & Restaurant Knudsens Gaard
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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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Fangel Kro & Hotel - restaurant
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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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Fish Restauant Grand
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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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Restaurant Værdsat in Odense
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Restaurant Værdsat (Valued)

Restaurant Værdsat is a collaboration between two well-known names on the Odense food scene, Malte Bjerring and Benjamin Rosendal Mosskov (who now also runs the new buffet restaurant Dansk).
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Serving of dish
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Restaurant H. C. by Meyers

Nordic cuisine & bistro classics Restaurant H.C. by Meyers has its roots firmly planted in the traditions of Nordic cuisine, but we are also happy to reach out for flavours from other world cuisines that can enhance the seasonal produce from the Danish kitchen garden.
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Restaurant Skovbakken
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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
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