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Restaurant Guide Denmark 2024: The Top 5 French Brasseries and Bistros in Denmark

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The Falstaff Nordic Guide 2024 also includes restaurants from Denmark. Where are the best French brasseries and bistros here? This year's winner – with 88 Falstaff points – is the Maison in Copenhagen.

The promise of a classic Parisian bistro is realised at Maison. Marble-topped tables, herringbone floors and vintage chairs sit beautifully alongside steak au poivre, pithiviers, and service that is efficient yet warmly delivered.

Dronningens Tværgade 43, 1302 Copenhagen, Denmark

A neighborhood favorite for classic French brasserie cooking, open for lunch and dinner. Signatures like sweetbread vol-au-vent and tarte flambée are matched by an impressively extensive wine list.

M P Bruuns Gade 33, 8000 Aarhus, Denmark

A polished Parisian-style bistro with lofty ceilings and an engaging buzz. Loyal regulars return for Per Thøstesen's ingredient-led classics, the warm yet efficient service, and an assuredly strong wine list.

Esplanaden 8, 1263 Copenhagen, Denmark

This Jægersborggade basement bistro serves rustic dishes with southern French accents, including a signature onion tart. The daily menu is chalked on a blackboard, paired with an excellent French natural wine list.

Jægersborggade 40, 2200 Copenhagen, Denmark

A longstanding local favorite celebrating classic, well-executed French bistro fare without fuss, set in a convivial dining room of white tablecloths and vintage Dubonnet posters. Open throughout the week, including lunch.

Sankt Jakobs Plads 1, 2100 Copenhagen, Denmark