Restaurant Schønnemann is where to go for an authentic taste of Danish culinary heritage. Established in 1877, it is one of Copenhagen’s oldest and most cherished dining establishments in the city center. The restaurant’s ambiance, with period decor and historical photographs, transports diners back to a bygone era, making every meal nostalgic and nourishing for both the belly and the soul.

Known as the best and one of the oldest establishments in which to enjoy traditional smørrebrød, Schønemanns rarely fails to give you a decent classic meal with a good Danish beer and the traditional spiced snaps. Schønemann’s dates back to 1877 and has been renowned lunch restaurant since then. They offer fine beverages, fish dishes, and pork.

A veritable institution, Schønnemann has been lining bellies with smørrebrød and snaps since 1877. Originally a hit with farmers in town selling their…

Smørrebrød is Denmark’s most famous dish, usually fresh rye bread, topped with mayonnaise or Danish butter and finished off with various combinations of fish, meat or cheeses. Smørrebrød has been the Danes “go-to” lunch for centuries and at Schønnemann all combinations are well tried and made with love and pride. Schønnemann opened in 1877 and has become one of the best and most well-known lunch restaurants in Denmark.

Restaurant Schønnemann is one of Copenhagen's oldest eateries. Since 1877, this old-world establishment has served freshly made smørrebrød, and today the dishes are all made of organic ingredients. Here you can choose between 24 beers, more than 140 different aquavits and a variety of smørrebrød from long-term matured herring to smoked eel with scrambled eggs and freshly breaded fried plaice fillets.

It’s one of the city’s oldest and most cherished eateries, serving up traditional Danish delights since 1877. This charming lunch-only spot is famous for its delicious smørrebrød, herring, and strong, chilled schnapps. The restaurant’s classic atmosphere, with its dark wood paneling, green walls, crisp white table linens, and fustian-covered chairs, evokes a timeless charm that is hard to resist.

Schønnemann has been around since 1877 and serves an extensive, lunchtime-only, menu of classic Danish cuisine all accompanied by their homemade schnapps. Everything from the food to the elegant, wood-panelled dining room reflects the restaurants long history, and although at times a little touristy, it is still a delicious, great value dining option. Schønnemann, Hauser Pl ads 16, Copenhagen

Alternatively: We’re big fans of the overwhelming lunch-only menu at Restaurant Schønnemann (Hauser Plads 16, map), an iconic basement eatery established in 1877 that’s famous for its smørrebrød and snaps (most lunch plates range between 70-168 kr, although they are of course more elaborate than those at Rita’s). We especially loved the incredible smoked eel and scrambled egg dish there.

Schønnemann is the spot for the city's most classical refined trad fare. For top-tier traditional fare – from which, if you’re also on the 100 or so aquavits behind the bar, you won’t be able to leave walking in a straight line – Schønnemann is a no-brainer. This is the place to opt for classic smørrebrød like smoked eel with egg and chives, or potato with smoked mayo on seeded rye.

If you’re interested in trying out the traditional Danish rye bread smørrebrød, you should visit Restaurant Schønnemann. This restaurant was founded in 1871 and has been one of the most popular places to eat smørrebrød among Copenhagen locals for a long time. You can choose from a long list of different smørrebrød, with everything from mushrooms to spicy pickled herring.

Restaurant S hønnemann is where you go to experience one of Copenhagen’s oldest smørrebrød restaurants that dates back to 1877. The current owners are dedicated to preserving Shønnemann’s history and the incredible quality of smørrebrød and the over 140+ homemade snaps that keep Danes coming back. The interior of Schønnemann’s is just as iconic as their smørrebrød.

Schønnemann is famous far and wide as one of the best and oldest options in terms of smørrebrød in Copenhagen. It is a pure lunch restaurant and one of the oldest existing restaurants in Copenhagen – dating back to 1877. And there has been no downsize in terms of the menu, so remember to order a large beer while you decide, because it may take some time.

Then we take a step up the quality path again and enter Restaurant Schønnemann, a few hundred meters from Nørreport Station in Central Copenhagen. Danish luxury smørrebrød has been served here since 1877, so this is a proper Copenhagen institution. The price range is more ala Aamanns than Halvvejen, but the quality and taste should also be similar.

Restaurant Schønnemann has been welcoming diners in Copenhagen since 1877, offering traditional smørrebrød, akvavit, and a cozy Danish atmosphere. Its old-school wooden interior, friendly staff, and emphasis on hygge create a warm, down-to-earth vibe. It’s a relaxed spot for anyone who wants an authentic local dining experience without any fuss.

Award-winning Schønnemann is a cosy and welcoming cellar restaurant that has been serving smørrebrød to Copenhageners for more than a century. According to a framed cross-stitch picture on the wall, there was once sand on the floor and herring on the table, referring to the days when it was a regular haunt for farmers and their dirty boots.

This is an old-style lunch-only restaurant with an authentic atmosphere, and one of the oldest in Copenhagen, dating back to 1877. Herring features large on their smørrebrød menu – and they also serve no less than 140 different kinds of snaps. Smørrebrød begins at around 80 DKK, although most are over 100 DKK.www.restaurantschonnemann.dk

Restaurant Schønnemann is one of the oldest restaurants in town, and since 1877 delicious sandwiches, herring and snaps have been served here. If you want a good, traditional lunch served in a traditional setting, this is a great option. Restaurant Schønnemann is located in the middle of the city - right behind Rundetaarn.

At Restaurant Schønnemann at Hauser Plads (look for the white interactive display park outside) it's usually an expensive affair but for lunch you can have your choice of the three most traditional Danish Smørrebrød for just 198Kr or around $40AUD, an absolute bargain as far as a Michelin (2015) lunch goes.

For lunch, we headed over to Restaurant Schønnemann for some smørrebrød. Initially when we were researching Copenhagen, we knew we wanted to try some Danish smørrebrød (open-faced sandwiches), then we found this place and we HAD to try it. It’s one of the oldest and most well-known smørrebrød restaurants!

Photo 1 of 2Schønnemann, one of the oldest restaurants in Copenhagen. Photo 2 of 2 The traditional Danish delicacies served at Schønnemann. With dark wood panelling, green walls, crisp white table linens and fustian-covered chairs, Schønnemann offers the best traditional food in town.

There may be no more iconic choice for smoørrebrød (traditional open-faced sandwiches) in Copenhagen. Since 1877, this cellar-level spot has served up the classic Danish dish in a classy setting—green walls with gold-framed paintings, tablecloths, friendly but hyper-observant male…

Restaurant Schønnemann has been around since 1877 and is famous for its traditional Danish lunch. It is famous for its Smørrebrød, an open-faced sandwich served with local schnapps. Schønnemann is always busy with locals and tourists who come to enjoy the hearty food and culture.

Opened in 1877, Schønnemann is an institution in the Danish restaurant scene. They’ve been serving herring, beer, and brandy for almost 150 years. Traditions and good hospitality go hand in hand in this cellar restaurant – step down the stairs and step back in time.

Schønnemann is widely known as the king of the Danish open-faced sandwich. That might not be so surprising, since they've had a lot of time to perfect their dishes—they first opened in 1877. Schønnemann's smørrebrød is piled high with fresh, house-made ingredients.

Restaurant Schonnemann: This is where to go to for classic Danish frokost (lunch). Think classic smørrebrød (open-faced sandwiches) with herring, crawfish, beef tartare, salmon, and more—all served in a traditional setting with jovial atmosphere.

Hauser Plads 16-18, København K (See on map) (Close map). Restaurant Schønnemann is one of the best lunch-only restaurants in Copenhagen. They are famous for their delicious freshly made open-faced-sandwiches, also known as smørrebrød.

Fresh and affordable, Restaurant Schønnemann is the lunch venue of your dreams. As is the case with many restaurants on this list, they are known among locals for smørrebrød. Unlike the others, however, it’s a great choice for vegetarians.

Since 1877, this old-world establishment has invited patrons to feast on delicious smørrebrød, herring and potent shots of chilled schnapps.Dark wood panelling, green walls, crisp white table linen and fustian-covered chairs all contri...

I was also recommended Restaurant Schønnemann by top chef Henrik Yde Andersen at Kiin Kiin who takes his father for lunch there each week – I reckon that if it pleases a Michelin star chef, then it’s worth checking out.

Serving classic Danish food since 1877, this favourite central haunt for Copenhagen’s locals offers visitors an authentic dining experience in the heart of the city.