17 Best New Year’s Eve Dinner Restaurants in Copenhagen

Looking for the best New Year’s Eve Dinner Restaurants in Copenhagen? You have come to the right place.

There’s no better way to welcome the new year than with a delightful dinner at one of Copenhagen’s finest restaurants. From a Michelin-starred experience to a cozy Danish-style feast, Copenhagen has it all.

As someone who loves indulging in exceptional dining experiences, I’ve explored the city’s culinary gems to bring you the top spots for your New Year’s Eve celebration.

Most restaurants in Copenhagen serve only a pre-set fixed menu for New Year’s Eve with options for wine pairings and champagne. These restaurants not only serve exquisite food but also provide a fantastic atmosphere to toast to a new beginning.

From classic Nordic cuisine to international flavors, let me guide you to the best restaurants in Copenhagen open for New Year’s Eve dinner. (Yes, many are closed)

Get ready to dine, celebrate, and make the most of the night as the city sparkles with festive joy.

Quick Guide: Best New Year’s Eve Dinner Restaurants in Copenhagen

If you are in a hurry, here is the list of the best restaurants in Copenhagen for New Year’s Eve dinner.

• Kødbyens Fiskebar – Best vibes for New Year’s Eve
• Restaurant Palægade – Best fine dining restaurant
• Sticks ‘n’ Sushi at Tivoli Hotel – Japanese restaurant with a view
• Wallmans – Entertainment + Dinner + Afterparty
• Madklubben – Affordable takeaway restaurant

Best Fine Dining Restaurants in Copenhagen for New Year’s Eve Dinner

1. Påfuglen or Paafuglen

Paafuglen is a fine dining restaurant located inside the Tivoli Gardens. New Year’s Eve dinner starts with arrival between 17:00 and 18:00 and ends at 22:30 with the festive Tivoli Gardens fireworks show.

It is perfect for anyone looking to have an authentic Danish dinner and enjoy the New Year’s Eve fireworks at the City Center. 

Priced at 1850 DKK per person, the four-course dinner menu includes appetisers, starters, main course, dessert, and a marzipan New Year wreath cake.

Guests can also enjoy a complimentary glass of champagne, cake, and coffee while watching the Tivoli fireworks.

2. Restaurant Palægade

A luxurious five-course New Year’s Eve menu crafted from the finest seasonal ingredients. The menu is revealed a week before the big night to ensure the best flavours of the season.

Priced at DKK 1250 per person, this dining experience is of great quality with a cozy atmosphere.

In addition, you can pair it with a curated wine menu for DKK 995. Since Palægade is popular, I highly recommend you reserve your table early.

The restaurant opens at 18:00 and closes at 23:00—the perfect time to enjoy Copenhagen’s fireworks afterwards. Highly recommended for an elegant celebration!

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3. Restaurant Pluto

Pluto is a fine dining restaurant that serves a NYE special Danish dinner with 10 servings, including a welcome cocktail, coffee, and mineral water.

It offers New Year’s Eve dinner in three packages.

• 2095 DKK (King’s speech and dinner, from 17:30 to 23:00)
• 2295 DKK (dinner at 18:30 and Alexandra Hus after-party at 23:00)
• 2595 DKK (King’s speech, dinner, and after-party at Alexandra Hus at 23:00).

The menu has everything, from oysters and snacks to shared main courses of meat, fish, and shellfish. Don’t miss tasting the wine for which they are known!

The restaurant is driven by quality. Pluto is the place if you want to have a wholesome New Year dinner with an after-party.

Did you know? Denmark’s New Year’s cake is called Kransekake. This marzipan-based “wreath cake” is a tower of delicate rings decorated with Danish flags and traditionally served with champagne. While many Danes bake it at home, you can also grab a takeaway box from restaurants to experience this sweet festive treat!

4. Kødbyens Fiskebar

Celebrate New Year’s Eve at Kødbyens Fiskebar, a popular fish and shellfish restaurant known for sustainable seafood and a vibrant late-night vibe.

Their New Year’s Eve set menu is DKK 1300. Drinks are an additional cost.

Dinner is served between 17:30 and 21:30, but the restaurant stays open until midnight for festivities.

A local favourite for over 15 years, it’s a hotspot for NYE celebrations, so secure your reservation early!

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5. Fru Nimb

For an extraordinary fine dining experience, visit Fru Nimb, a three-star Michelin restaurant, renowned for its impeccable standards and finest ingredients.

The fixed dinner menu offers a curated culinary journey: snacks, starter, middle serving, main course, dessert.

At 23:00, step out onto Fru Nimb’s terrace to enjoy Tivoli’s spectacular fireworks display, accompanied by champagne and traditional Danish kransekage.

2650 DKK per adult and 1500 DKK for a child. Please note that an entrance ticket to Tivoli Gardens is required to attend the event and is not included in the price.

The restaurant closes at 23:30.

Fine Dining Restaurants With Unique Experiences on New Year’s Eve

6. Wallmans Show

Looking for unique ways to celebrate New Year’s Eve in Copenhagen? Head to Wallmans for a night full of international musical shows, stunning acrobatics, dance performances, great food, and unforgettable entertainment.

Enjoy a 4-course New Year’s menu with unlimited drinks while artists entertain from all corners of the hall. The show is performed in Danish.

Prices start from DKK 1649. For those wanting to keep the party going, there’s also an after-party with a DJ until 4:00 AM in a large circus hall.

Tickets sell out fast, so grab yours early! Perfect for those who want to start 2026 on a high note!

7. Amélie (Royal Danish Orchestra + Dinner)

A classy New Year’s Eve option for opera lovers and foodies alike.

The Royal Orchestra, the world’s oldest orchestra, continues its proud tradition with a grand New Year’s concert lasting 2 hours and 20 minutes (including a break).

Watch the concert at 17:45, followed by an exclusive 5-course dinner post-opera at 20:30.

Tickets for the Royal Orchestra start at 260 DKK, while the 5-course dinner with the wine menu costs 2,700 DKK. Both need to be booked separately.

Toast to the new year with a glass of bubbles and wreath cake while enjoying breathtaking views of the Marble Church, Amalienborg, and Copenhagen’s fireworks display from the Opera Balcony.

Note: Most Copenhagen restaurants need reservations for NYE dinner in advance with a pre-payment. Only then is your reservation confirmed.

Rooftop Restaurants for Copenhagen New Year’s Eve Dinner

8. Tivoli View Restaurant

Start your New Year’s Eve dinner by hearing the King’s Speech at 18:00 while having complimentary snacks and wine. At 18:30, head to the Tivoli View Restaurant on the 11th floor of the Tivoli Hotel & Congress Bar (not inside the Tivoli Gardens).

Enjoy the 5-course New Year’s Eve dinner with a spectacular view of Copenhagen City. Champagne and traditional Danish New Year cake made with marzipan are also served.

After dinner, continue the New Year celebrations in Tivoli Bar & Lounge on the 2nd floor of the Harbour Tower. There will be no live music or dancing at the Tivoli Bar & Lounge. It is open until 1:00 AM.

Reservations are mandatory. Also, note that New Year’s Eve dinner is available only when you reserve your stay at the Tivoli Hotel and Congress Bar.

9. Seaside Copenhagen

Seaside Copenhagen hosts a big New Year’s party with dinner, cocktails, and a dance floor until 2:00 AM.

Get invited with a warm welcome drink followed by a six-course dinner, after which you can join the DJ on the dance floor, and then go out near Marble Church to watch the fireworks over Refshaleøen, Holmen and the Opera House.

New Year’s Eve dinner costs 2695 DKK and includes welcome champagne, dinner, wreath cake & bubbles until midnight. A vegetarian version of the menu is also available. Special discounts on drinks are available for the festive night. 

If you’re looking for a relaxed, cosy New Year’s Eve with good atmosphere and everything arranged for you, Seaside is the best place. Make sure to reserve your table.

10. Restaurant Silo

If you are looking to enjoy New Year’s Eve dinner at a rooftop restaurant on a budget, Restaurant Silo is the perfect choice.

Have dinner on the 17th floor in Nordhavn with a beautiful view of the harbour and city.

Decorated interiors, friendly staff, incredible food, pleasant atmosphere, and stunning views are all you get when you dine at Silo.

The fixed set menu of four servings is priced at 1995 DKK and includes Welcome champagne, snacks, a 3-course New Year’s menu, and a wine menu.

It is better to reserve your table in advance.

Restaurant Silo is closed on New Year’s Day but open on New Year’s Eve, with closing time at 23:30.

11. Restaurant Gorilla

Looking for a lively New Year’s Eve in the Kødbyen? Gorilla offers a champagne cocktail and oysters to start with, followed by 10 servings of de luxe family-style dishes, coffee, and mineral water.

At midnight, head outside with bubbles for the countdown under a firework-lit sky, then return for a DJ-led party till 4:00 a.m.

Dinner + after-party is 2295 DKK, or join just the big after-party from 23:30 for 875 DKK. Entry bracelets can be picked up in advance at the restaurants on weekdays from 12/11 to 21/12.

The New Year’s Eve atmosphere in Kødbyen is unbeatable, and Gorilla captures it perfectly. Known for its vibrant energy, great food, and lively music, it’s the heart of celebration in Copenhagen’s Meatpacking District.

12. Sticks ‘n’ Sushi

A colourful Japanese dining experience on New Year’s Eve?

Three Sticks ‘n’ Sushi restaurants at Borgergade, Tivoli Haven, and Tivoli Hotel are hosting a special celebration. Other branches remain closed during New Year celebrations.

New Year’s Eve is one of our most popular nights, and the seats in the restaurants fill up quickly. Open from 17:00 to 02:00, this festive evening requires prebooking.

Enjoy a six-course menu featuring quick bites, exquisite dishes, and a matcha dessert for 999 DKK, and a wine pairing can be added for 499 DKK. For kids under 10, a three-course menu is available for 349 DKK.

The view from the Sticks ‘n’ Sushi – Tivoli Hotel is also best for watching NYE fireworks.

13. Restaurant Trio

Celebrate New Year’s Eve at Trio with a signature 8-course tasting menu on the 10th floor of Axel Towers, offering the best views of Copenhagen city.

Priced at DKK 3,500 per person, the event starts at 18:00. It also includes a customised wine pairing experience, a midnight champagne toast, and an almond cake.

For post-dinner fun, visit Trios cocktail bar on the 9th floor, open until 1:00 AM. The full menu will be revealed on December 1st. Call +41525257022 to secure your spot!

Pick Up or Takeaway Restaurants for New Year’s Eve

Looking to skip the kitchen chaos this New Year’s Eve?

Many restaurants in Denmark offer pickup or takeaway menus designed for a stress-free celebration. Simply pre-order and pick up at the restaurant, then relax at home in cosy surroundings with your guests.

These menus often come with step-by-step guides to add finishing touches to your dishes, ensuring they taste restaurant-perfect.

Takeaway options are often a budget-friendly alternative to fine dining restaurants, especially on New Year’s Eve.

14. D’Angleterre

New Year’s Eve at Marchal, the in-house restaurant of the hotel D’Angleterre, is exclusively for in-house guests, but their takeaway menu is available for others for 1045 DKK per person.

The final day to place your order is December 26 at midnight, and orders can be collected on December 31, 2026, between 12:00 and 15:00.

16. Møntergade

Celebrate New Year’s Eve at home with a traditional Danish food from Møntergade!

Indulge in a four-course menu for just 595 DKK, made from locally sourced ingredients, crafted to balance flavours while honouring Danish culinary traditions.

You can pick up your order on December 31st between 11:30 and 14:30 from their banquet. Enhance your meal with extras like caviar (Gastro Unica Golden Selection, 15 g for 195 DKK) or a classic Danish wreath cake for just 50 DKK.

Pre-order online for a festive feast to remember!

17. Food Club or Madklubben

Looking for an affordable New Year’s feast? This takeaway option from Madklubben is for you!

It offers a three-course set menu for 395 DKK and a four-course menu for 465 DKK.

Delivery is available across Denmark for 125-195 DKK, or you can pick up your order in Zealand, Funen, and Jutland. Pickup is available between 15:00 and 20:00 on December 30th and between 9:00 and 14:00 on December 31st.

For online delivery, orders must be placed by December 26th, 8:00 AM, and the fresh meals will be delivered on December 30th to refrigerate for New Year’s Eve.

Final Thoughts: Best New Year’s Eve Dinner Restaurants in Copenhagen

Now that you have figured out where to eat dinner on New Year’s Eve in Copenhagen, check out the best New Year’s Eve hotels to enjoy the fireworks right from the comfort of the hotel!

While listing all the restaurants in Copenhagen is impossible, I have done my best to collect the best ones worth visiting.

No matter where you choose to celebrate, dining at one of Copenhagen’s best restaurants on New Year’s Eve is sure to be a memorable experience.

Make your reservations early, as these spots fill up quickly during the holiday season. And most importantly, take time to enjoy the evening, whether you’re dining with loved ones, new friends, or on your own.

Here’s to good food, great company, and a New Year’s Eve you’ll never forget in Copenhagen. 

Cheers to an incredible start to the new year!

Godt Nytår!