"Sunday Opening" Restaurants in Sjælland
Set in a former psychiatric hospital, local icon Claus Henriksen showcases Odsherred's bounty with dishes featuring hemp oil, brioche enriched with aged beef fat, and local seaweed, served on bespoke plateware.
Opened in 2015, this French brasserie cooks everything from scratch using seasonal produce, offering a wide-ranging menu from brunch through to dinner classics, with a seafood platter among the highlights.
Built in 1825 on the old road between Copenhagen and southern Zealand, this heritage inn honors tradition while cooking with seasonal local produce, serving smørrebrød on butter-fried bread in place of the customary rye.
Denmark's oldest coaching inn traces its roots to 1521, when Christian II decreed inns every two miles for changing horses and refreshment. Today, set menus and guest rooms continue the tradition.
In 2021, chef and restaurateur Peter Møller refreshed this thatched inn, dating back to 1727. The kitchen now embraces a modern New Scandinavian ethos, sourcing its ingredients from trusted local producers.
Run by the Noesgaard family, this harborside bistro serves traditional Danish dishes and lunchtime sandwiches at weekends. It also doubles as a gallery for local artists, blending culinary and aesthetic pleasures.
Set in Roskilde's city park (Byparken) with leafy views, this relaxed eatery serves traditional smørrebrød, brunch and à la carte dinners, alongside beers from regional breweries Herslev Bryghus and Røde Port Bryggeri.
Perched on a cliff edge between forest and sea, this historic wooden cabin has been thoughtfully revived. It is now a sought-after spot for elegant smørrebrød and assured dinners, framed by sweeping views.
Grain from surrounding fields supplies this farm brewery overlooking Roskilde Fjord, where organic beers are brewed on site. At Beer & Food, seasonal dishes are paired with 16 taps of house-brewed natural ales.
Set beside the lighthouse at Stevns Klint, this café-restaurant revives walkers after coastal rambles. It prepares favorites such as stjerneskud entirely from scratch and is widely praised for its generous, satisfying portions.
Set in the historic center near the cathedral, the brewer's yard champions traditional Danish classics. Smørrebrød, stegt flæsk, schnitzel and the house Bryggergryde stew anchor the menu.
Set within the UNESCO World Heritage landscape of Stevns Klint, this daytime dining room serves traditional Danish cooking in rustic rooms overlooking the sea, with buffet lunches centered on herring and fish fillet.
Italian favorites and Danish comfort classics meet at Restaurant Bondestuen, a family-run address in Jyllinge. Alongside three-course menus, the kitchen serves pizza, pasta and hearty meat dishes.