Northern suburbs

Frilandsmuseets Restaurant
Kongevejen 100, Lyngby
+45 45 85 34 80
Tu-Su 10AM-5PM - only in season.
Bus 184 from Lyngby Station to the Frilandsmuseet stop

The restaurant is in connection with the open air museum, and is an convenient location for a brunch or lunch if you are visiting the museum, and the setting is quite beautiful. Has gotten some harsh review on their service though.

Søllerød Kro
Søllerødvej 35, Holte
+45 45 80 22 70
Mains from 295 Kr
Tu-Su noon-3PM & 6PM-10PM
Bus 195 from Holte Station to Søllerød Kro stop

Is another old inn, turned restaurant. A romantic setting on the edge of a forest, by a lovely old church and village pond, topped of with a view over a small palace.While expensive, it is one of the top restaurants in Copenhagen, and has a shiny star in the Michelin guide to prove it. One the most extensive wine menus in the country, and the service is usually top quality.

Kongekilden
Enghavevej 8, Klampenborg
+45 39 63 31 01
Brunch 128 Kr, Lunch platter 168 Kr
W-Su noon-3PM
Bus 388 from Klampenborg Station to Røde port stop

Is a lunch restaurant in the Dyrehaven park, it is housed in charming red brick building dating back to the 18th century, which used to be the home of a forest ranger. Traditional Danish lunch with rye bread, salmon and cheese as well as some excellent cakes.

Den Gule Cottage
Strandvejen 506, Klampenborg
+45 39 64 06 91
Set menus from 465 Kr
Tu-Sa noon-2PM & 4PM-11PM
Walk 5 minutes from Klampenborg Station

This tiny restaurant is superbly located on a large patch of grass, between the blue Øresund sea and the green Dyrehave park, in an idyllic small yellow half timbered house with thatched roof, which used to work as porter's lodge for the surrounding entertainment area in the 19th century. The chef is trained in France which shows on the menu - which also shows connection with the nature surrounding the restaurant. Not much space, and few tables, so book ahead.

Peter Liep's Hus
Dyrehaven 8, Klampenborg
+45 39 64 07 86
Mains from 108 Kr
10AM-6PM and until midnight during dyrehavsbakken's season
Walk or take a horse carriage from Klampenborg Station

This charming old white building, is in the middle of the forest right near the entrance to Dyrehavsbakken, It has been serving food to the guest of the forest since 1888, and takes its name from the hunter who opened it back in the days. Middle of the road cuisine, but the deer - fresh from the surrounding forest, is recommended.

Den Røde Cottage
Strandvejen 550, Klampenborg
+45 39 90 46 14
Mains from 145 Kr, discounts on set menus
Tu-Sa noon-midnight
Walk 11 minutes from Klampenborg Station

Housed in an old red brick building, which used to serve as a forest ranger residence, this place was turned into a restaurant in 1996. The menu is a mix of Danish and French inspirations, and the food is good. If you're out for romance, you can order a horse carriage to pick you up after dinner, and take you to Dyrehavsbakken, if you call and arrange this ahead.

Brede Spisehus
I.C. Modewegsvej 1, Lyngby
+45 45 85 54 57
Set menu from 265-335 Kr, and main courses from 198 Kr
Tu-Sa 11.30AM-23PM,Su 11.30AM-3PM
Nærumbanen railway to Brede - interchange with S-trains at Jægersborg Station

This restaurant close to Brede værk and the open air museum, was the original canteen for the workers at the mill factory, and has been serving food in the current house for more than 100 years - and still has the gas lamps and a beautiful glass ceiling as it did when it was build. In good weather there is outdoor serving, of the french inspired menu, with view over the picturesque lake.

Nybro Kro
Nybrovej 376, Lyngby
+45 45 87 01 49
Mains from 245 Kr
noon-9PM
Bus 191 from Lyngby station to Nybro Kro stop

A very traditional Inn from the turn of the 20th century, now only functioning as a restaurant, with white chalked walls and thatched roof. It' possible to sit outside and eat in the garden. Menu and crowd is as Danish as they come. Good option if you've been canoeing as it is very close to the Nybro Canoe rental place.

RÃ¥dvad Kro
Svenskevej 52, Lyngby
+45 45 80 61 62
Mains from 125 Kr
Tu-Sa noon-3PM & 6PM-9PM,Su 10AM-3PM
Bus 182 or 183 from Lyngby Station to RÃ¥dvad stop (note! very few buses per day)

Almost running on its 150th year, this old inn is outstandingly located, near one of the old mills on Mølleå river, in the middle of the forest. The menu is modern - yet classic - Danish cooking, with the menu changing along with the seasons. Offers cooking courses if you arrange this ahead.

Restaurant Charlottenlund Fort
Strandvejen 150, Charlottenlund
+45 39 62 22 63
Bus 14 from downtown or Svanemøllen Station to Constantia stop

Closed for renovations, reopens September 2009.

Restauranten ved Frederiksdal Fribad
Frederiksdal Badesti 1, Lyngby
+45 45 83 81 85
All you can eat buffet 198 Kr
5PM-10PM
Bus 191 from Lyngby Station to Frederiksdal stop

A hangout for locals in nice weather, is this restaurant located right next to the lake bath of the same name. While there is a few tables indoors, the real attraction is the outdoor tables by the lake, where you can dine till you drop with food from the barbecue.

Restaurant Jacobsen
Strandvejen 449, Klampenborg
+45 39 63 43 22
Mains from 105 Kr
Tu-Sa noon-3PM & 6PM-10PM, Sunday Brunch noon-3PM
Walk 5 minutes from Klampenborg Station

This restaurant fittingly pays tribute to one of the greatest of Danish architects Arne Jacobsen, since it is located in one of his main works. The interior is also dotted with Arne Jacobsen furniture. Danish/French cuisine, and a good wine menu.

Northern Copenhagen offers some stellar options for dining. While thelistings below can be a bit cumbersome to get to, they have beenselected because they offer a unique atmosphere special to the district,many back from the day when the area was covered by forest and dotted bysmall villages. Check their websites and you will discover that most ofthese restaurants are old inn's, housed in white chalked buildings,thatched roofs, and green surroundings. It is certainly not cheap - even though basic dishes on many of the listings below often hovers around 150 Kr, expect the final bill to be much higher. Even then, the quality food, and unique environments, should make the extra cost and transportation time worthwhile.