Amager

Beghuset
Strandgade 14
+45 32 53 01 36
Platters from 210Kr, A la carte from 85 Kr
Tu-Sa 11.30AM-9PM

Danish/French food in beautiful surroundings in one of the old yellow buildings in historic Dragør. Try the Danish lunch with freshly baked bread and Christiansø herrings.

Flyvergrillen
Amager Landevej 290
+45 32 51 70 18
Price: Cheap
Daily 10.30AM-9PM

This is an oddity and a Copenhagen institution. This old run down diner is located right by the runways of the airport — and has become a hotspot for geeky flight spotters and cult followers alike. The interior is full of airline memorabilia from floor to the attic. Outside there is a hill equipped with binoculars to follow the traffic of the airport, and if that isn't enough, Copenhagen's driving schools run their obligatory icy roads course on a track at the other side of the hill — meaning you can also have a good laugh over would-be drivers spinning out of control. But don't come here for the food!

Madmanifesten
Tyrolsgade 6
+45 32 23 03 00
Price varies, expect 100-120 Kr for mains
S-Th 10AM-9PM, F-Sa 10AM-10PM

Reviews of this small restaurant on Amager are a bit of a mixed bag, but mostly positive. Dishes out organic slow food in a nice relaxed atmosphere, with the menu changing daily depending on what is in season. The organic beers are yummy.

Dragør Strandhotel
Strandlinien 9
+45 32 53 00 75
Cheapest main 178 Kr
Mar-Oct M-F noon-9.30PM

This old place is still going strong despite nearing a good 700 years of age. A bright old yellow building, with a terrace overlooking the small harbor. The food is decent and OK, mainly Danish/French dishes, but come here for the atmosphere, not the food.

Strandtutten
Amager Strandvej 225
+45 32 97 23 29
Burgers 50 Kr
Hours vary greatly

While this is mainly an ice cream kiosk serving the guests at the Amager Beach, they are famous for dishing out their mushy and famous Tuttenburgers — if you are a hungry beach lion or kitten, it is highly recommended.

Wok Cafeen
Tingvej 12
+45 38 80 04 00
Daily 3AM-10PM

Good Thai food, both for take away or eating in the quite nice restaurant. Can get rather busy at times, with some rather long waits, but service is usually friendly and smiling.

The neon monstrosity

The islands culinary heritage, or lack thereof, can largely beattributed to its working class history. With traditionally few well-offresidents, there has been tendency towards valuing price over quality,and hence the scene is largely dominated by cheap take away joints andrestaurants, mostly centered around the main street,Amagerbrogade. However, like so many other things on the island, thingsare steadily progressing, and while there are hardly any places you would make a conscious effort to reach, there are some good restaurants to be found if you are in the area, especially in Dragør, which has always been an exception due to its active fisheries harbor and nearby farms.

Cafe Two 0 Two
Amagerbrogade 202, 2300 København S
+4539 66 66 11
medium
M-F noon-10PM,Sa-Su 3PM-10PM

Very nice french café with outdoor serving. The café is located at Amagerbrogade near Ingolfs Kaffebar. Good service and delicious café food is offered here. The café also has a very good brunch buffet in the weekends.

Kastrup Strandpark
Kastrup Strandpark 1
+45 32 51 74 75
Cheapest mains from 178 Kr
M-F 11AM-10PM,Sa-Su 10AM-10PM

Fair restaurant at the Kastrup marina, with nice views over the water and decent Danish/French food, though nothing extraordinary.

Madeleines Madteater
Drechselsgade 10
+45 33 14 05 55
Price varies
Tickets required

Down with serving food, in with performing it! This altogether different dining experience gets rave reviews from local media for its theatrical culinary arts. It is quite the extravaganza, and it even tastes good.