Open face sandwiches on a board

In the mood for a good lunch?

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Which restaurants and eateries are open for lunch? And what's on the menu? Plenty of local restaurants offer smaller dishes for lunch and there's something for everyone. So take a look at the list and find your next lunch favourite.

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Storms Pakhus - Odense Streetfood
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Storms Pakhus - Odense Streetfood

Odense has a new, atmospheric food market of international format in Storms Pakhus' raw industrial warehouse at the harbor.

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Restaurant Oluf Bagers Gaard
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Restaurant Oluf Bagers Gaard

Restaurant Oluf Bagers Gaard in Nørregade is located in an old cobbled backyard with entrance from Hans Jensens Stræde. The cuisine is probably best described as Danish - Nordic inspired by French cui...

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Klosterkroen - Traditional Danish

At Klosterkroen, you can enjoy traditional Danish dishes that everyone associates with grandma's kitchen. They offer classics like open-faced sandwiches (smørrebrød), fried pork with parsley sauce, sa...

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Kong Volmer - Open Face Sandwiches

Restaurant Kong Volmer opened in 2008 as one of the first lunch and open face sandwich restaurants in Odense.

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Restaurant H.O.S.
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Restaurant H.O.S.

At Restaurant HOS, you are guaranteed a fantastic dining experience in a cosy and atmospheric setting. Here the team invites you in for an amazing lunch.

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Grønttorvet - Traditional Lunch Pub
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Grønttorvet - Traditional Lunch Pub

Grønttorvet is situated on Sortebrødre Torv in the old part of Odense and offers music, relaxed atmosphere, Sunday jazz and original Danish food.

The restaurant is named after the square in front, wh...

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Restaurant Nordatlanten
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Restaurant Nordatlanten

Welcome to Restaurant Nordatlanten

Where they serve fresh seafood, tender meat, green side dishes and delicious bread. You can also order selected wines, beer, coffee and sweets.

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Green ExperienceCafé Kosmos - Vegan and Eco-Certified
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Café Kosmos - Vegan and Eco-Certified

Plant-based and organic food

Café Kosmos is a 100% vegan and organic café located in the centre of Odense. They prepare all dishes from scratch, primarily from local and always from organic vegetable...

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Under Lindetræet (Under the Linden Tree)
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Under Lindetræet (Under the Linden Tree)

The restaurant is beautifully located in the old town, just behind H.C. Andersen's House. Andersen's House. The building was built as far back as 1771 and has served as a restaurant since 1965. Before...

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Restaurant Carlslund
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Restaurant Carlslund

The cuisine is traditionally Danish with dishes like tartelettes, roast pork with parsley sauce and their most famous - omelette with pork strips.

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Eydes Gastro Pub
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Eydes Gastro Pub

At Eydes Gastro Pub in Kongensgade, there's a folksy atmosphere, rustic food and plenty of delicacies. There are both small cosy corners with soft benches and a "dining room" with bistro-style long ta...

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Druen & Bønnen
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Druen & Bønnen

Druen & Bønnen is an eatery in the heart of Odense's pedestrian street, right by Odense City Hall and Flakhaven. The restaurant opened in 2005 and the place has evolved from being a popular brunch and...

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Den Gamle Kro (The Old Inn)
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Den Gamle Kro (The Old Inn)

Danish food in a modern incarnation

The old Inn is located in Overgade in a beautiful old building, which dates back to 1683. The restaurant consists of two houses with a courtyard in between, and ev...

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Mammas Pizzeria
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Mammas Pizzeria

Restaurant Mammas Pizzeria has been around since 1976 and stands for good service and delicious food in cosy and atmospheric surroundings. Here you can enjoy dishes from the Italian cuisine at reasona...

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Me – Mother’s Street Food
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Me – Mother’s Street Food

Fresh produce and pleasant surroundings

Me - Mothers Street Foods concept is that fresh produce is the way to good food, which can be seen and tasted in their food. The decor of the restaurant is ins...

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Brasserie Bordeaux
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Brasserie Bordeaux

French restaurant in the centre of Odense
Brasserie Bordeaux is a traditional French restaurant in the centre of Odense that offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. The concept of the restaurant in the cen...

Restaurant Bacchus
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Restaurant Bacchus

Welcome to Restaurant Bacchus
In the restaurant you can enjoy the French cuisine to the fullest. The focus is on the best ingredients in seasonal vegetables, meat, fish and seafood. These combine with ...

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Seaweed Sushi Wraps
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Seaweed Sushi Wraps

Street Food Sushi - the Australian way. Sushi wraps are convenient for eating on the go - or in the shop, in the park or as a romantic dinner for 10 :)

Seaweed offers a range of wraps - try their Bla...

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Madklubben Odense
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Madklubben Odense

In some of Odense's most iconic premises, formerly home to the Odense phenomenon Franck A, you'll find a restaurant that buzzes with life on an ordinary Tuesday as well as a festive Saturday. Here you...

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Bone's Odense - barbecue and spareribs

At Bone's in Odense, you get a top-class American dining experience. Here you can enjoy tender spareribs, delicious side dishes, and much more in the American atmosphere.

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The Pie Project
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The Pie Project

The Pie Project is a Mediterranean micro-bakery located in Vintapperstræde, in one of the cosiest spots of Odense. Greek and Italian tastes blend in a unique offer of Mediterranean pies, Coffee and ne...

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La Casa Bonita
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La Casa Bonita

At La Casa Bonita, you'll get a very special food experience in Mexican cuisine. The restaurant serves a variety of delicious Mexican dishes and cocktails for everyone's taste. 

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Café Deilig (Café Lovely)
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Café Deilig (Café Lovely)

Chef Malte Dalby Christensen has experience from several prominent restaurants in and outside Odense. At Café Deilig, he will offer a small but delicious menu of light dishes and lunch specials made f...

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Rivalen
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Rivalen

Rivalen - your new favourite restaurant in the heart of Odense Centrum

Here you'll be treated to shareable dishes that taste like more. All served with an amazing selection of handcrafted cocktails, re...

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Marcantonio Trattoria - Pizzeria
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Marcantonio Trattoria - Pizzeria

Marcantonio Trattoria in Vintapperstræde serves good Italian country fare in authentic surroundings. The focus is on good local produce, which varies with the season. The ambition is that the food tas...

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Restaurant Værdsat (Valued)
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Restaurant Værdsat (Valued)

Restaurant Værdsat is a collaboration between two well-known names on the Odense food scene, Malte Bjerring and Benjamin Rosendal Mosskov (who now also runs the new buffet restaurant Dansk).

The menu...

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Restaurant Bouillon
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Restaurant Bouillon

Restaurant Bouillon is a Parisian-inspired eatery offering honest, high-quality food at affordable prices in beautiful surroundings.

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