Restaurant Kronborg

Traditional, hearty homemade Danish food and open-faced sandwiches in cosy, old-fashioned surroundings.

Food based on good ingredients

Restaurant Kronborg is all about homemade food and cosiness.

We aim to serve tasty food focusing on the traditional Danish open sandwiches (‘smørrebrød’), great drinks and coffee brewed with passion. All in a cosy space where our guests feel welcome and have a great time.

In short: The kind of place we would like to visit in our own free time…

The winner of the Herring of the Year at the Hirtshals Fish Festival 2026

We are proud that Restaurant Kronborg won the title of Herring of the Year 2026 at the Hirtshals Fish Festival.
Our winning dish combines the classic Danish herring table with fresh nuances of apple, horseradish and rye bread crumble – a tribute to good craftsmanship and Danish ingredients.

The herring is served with a tart apple compote and a crispy rye bread crumble, which adds sweetness, freshness, and texture. The result is a modern take on a tradition that still captures the essence of Denmark.

We take pride in our happy guests

4,5 of 5 stars on Google based on +1.800 reviews

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  • We visited Restaurant Kronborg for our annual Christmas party featuring smørrebrød, and it was our top choice this year. The food was delicious and filling, and we had a wonderful lunch. The staff were kind and welcoming, making our visit to Restaurant Kronborg a great experience.

    Rasmus Schlosser
    Via Google
  • What a great place! Fantastic atmosphere, smiling and truly attentive servers, but most importantly: amazing open-faced sandwiches, a delicious menu, and an exciting selection of drinks, including various beers, wines, schnapps, and more. We had fantastic Skagen Toast, pan-fried plaice fillet, potatoes, and homemade liver pâté! Highly recommended.

    Bettina Biel
    Via Google
  • On Saturday, June 14, we celebrated our silver wedding anniversary with our children, children-in-law, and grandchildren—it was a wonderful lunch for all of us at your lovely restaurant, Kronborg. You made this day extra special for us with a truly delightful lunch, and your homemade schnapps was unbeatable. And not least, your fantastic staff—we were in the best of hands, and “our” server made the experience extraordinary for us.

    Stig Danielsen
    Via Google
  • The food is absolutely top-notch, and the service is both professional and understated, just as it should be—which is why I keep coming back to Kronborg time and time again. Plus, it’s often possible to get an early table, even if you haven’t made a reservation several days in advance.

    Rune Finseth
    Via Google
  • One of Copenhagen’s best traditional smørrebrød restaurants, with a fine selection of homemade schnapps and, not least, fantastic service from the staff—attentive, humorous, and full of personality.

    Morten Mørup Jepsen
    Via Google
  • We visited Restaurant Kronborg for our annual Christmas party featuring smørrebrød, and it was our top choice this year. The food was delicious and filling, and we had a wonderful lunch. The staff were kind and welcoming, making our visit to Restaurant Kronborg a great experience.

    Rasmus Schlosser
    Via Google
  • What a great place! Fantastic atmosphere, smiling and truly attentive servers, but most importantly: amazing open-faced sandwiches, a delicious menu, and an exciting selection of drinks, including various beers, wines, schnapps, and more. We had fantastic Skagen Toast, pan-fried plaice fillet, potatoes, and homemade liver pâté! Highly recommended.

    Bettina Biel
    Via Google
  • On Saturday, June 14, we celebrated our silver wedding anniversary with our children, children-in-law, and grandchildren—it was a wonderful lunch for all of us at your lovely restaurant, Kronborg. You made this day extra special for us with a truly delightful lunch, and your homemade schnapps was unbeatable. And not least, your fantastic staff—we were in the best of hands, and “our” server made the experience extraordinary for us.

    Stig Danielsen
    Via Google
  • The food is absolutely top-notch, and the service is both professional and understated, just as it should be—which is why I keep coming back to Kronborg time and time again. Plus, it’s often possible to get an early table, even if you haven’t made a reservation several days in advance.

    Rune Finseth
    Via Google
  • One of Copenhagen’s best traditional smørrebrød restaurants, with a fine selection of homemade schnapps and, not least, fantastic service from the staff—attentive, humorous, and full of personality.

    Morten Mørup Jepsen
    Via Google
  • They serve really good food at reasonable prices, and their staff is probably among the best you can find in Copenhagen. Professional, friendly, and cheerful, they’re competent and fun without being over the top—in short, they’re talented. Thanks for that.

    Søren Bendtsen
    Via Google
  • A wonderful restaurant with the most delicious food and fantastic service. I’ve been there several times and have never left disappointed; instead, I’ve always left Kronborg with a smile on my face and a belly full of great food. Definitely the best smørrebrød in town.

    Tai Berling
    Via Google
  • The food was cooked to perfection. The best Parisian steak I’ve ever tasted, by far. The plaice fillets were fried to melt-in-your-mouth perfection. Their selection of homemade schnapps is a must-try. The person in charge really knows his schnapps. The service was also top-notch, with the finesse that comes from experience and an understanding of each table’s needs. This was my first visit to Kronborg. The food is every bit as good as—and at times even better than—places like Palægade. I’m a new regular.

    Christian Brinck Pedersen
    Via Google
  • We just had an absolutely fantastic lunch. A cozy restaurant. Well-prepared, delicious open-faced sandwiches. We were served by a very cheerful and professional staff, and had a fun little back-and-forth with the sweetest waiter. We had a fantastic experience and will definitely be back. Their risalamande is highly recommended.

    Leme Hansen
    Via Google
  • Fantastic staff with a twinkle in their eyes, helpful with portion sizes and explanations. Delicious ingredients and quite reasonable for the price, considering the standard. I’ll definitely be back. Even though it was crowded, the noise never became overwhelming or unpleasant.

    Matilde Strøbæk Hansen
    Via Google
  • They serve really good food at reasonable prices, and their staff is probably among the best you can find in Copenhagen. Professional, friendly, and cheerful, they’re competent and fun without being over the top—in short, they’re talented. Thanks for that.

    Søren Bendtsen
    Via Google
  • A wonderful restaurant with the most delicious food and fantastic service. I’ve been there several times and have never left disappointed; instead, I’ve always left Kronborg with a smile on my face and a belly full of great food. Definitely the best smørrebrød in town.

    Tai Berling
    Via Google
  • The food was cooked to perfection. The best Parisian steak I’ve ever tasted, by far. The plaice fillets were fried to melt-in-your-mouth perfection. Their selection of homemade schnapps is a must-try. The person in charge really knows his schnapps. The service was also top-notch, with the finesse that comes from experience and an understanding of each table’s needs. This was my first visit to Kronborg. The food is every bit as good as—and at times even better than—places like Palægade. I’m a new regular.

    Christian Brinck Pedersen
    Via Google
  • We just had an absolutely fantastic lunch. A cozy restaurant. Well-prepared, delicious open-faced sandwiches. We were served by a very cheerful and professional staff, and had a fun little back-and-forth with the sweetest waiter. We had a fantastic experience and will definitely be back. Their risalamande is highly recommended.

    Leme Hansen
    Via Google
  • Fantastic staff with a twinkle in their eyes, helpful with portion sizes and explanations. Delicious ingredients and quite reasonable for the price, considering the standard. I’ll definitely be back. Even though it was crowded, the noise never became overwhelming or unpleasant.

    Matilde Strøbæk Hansen
    Via Google

We love to feel cosy at Restaurant Kronborg

Experience Restaurant Kronborg

Based on guest favorites

We have composed a number of smørrebrød menus based on the regulars’ favorites and the season’s best ingredients.

The menus are served “family style” and are particularly good for parties that want a few pleasant hours with the opportunity to taste the best that the classic Danish smørrebrød kitchen can produce.

We are happy to compose a beer and schnapps menu that matches the smørrebrød menu.