10 restaurants you should try
Here are our recommendations for 10 places we think you should try - the list of course includes our Michelin restaurant and the local restaurants that Whiteguide has singled out, but you'll also find plenty of high-level local gems where you can go on a gastronomic treasure hunt.
Restaurant Aro - Michelin Restaurant
At Restaurant ARO you are guaranteed a truly fantastic culinary experience. Guests are catered for when gourmet food is served in informal surroundings.
Restaurant Første
Restaurant Første in Odense invites you on a gastronomic journey, where seasonal ingredients and craftsmanship take center stage. With sustainability and freshness at the heart of their approach, chef...
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.
Sortebro Kro in the Funen Village
Sortebro Kro is a Royal Licence country inn dating from 1805, which was moved from its original location and rebuilt in the working museum town of Den Fynske Landsby (The Funen Village), to represent ...
Det Glade Vanvid (Pure Madness)
For dinner at the Koch Brothers
The two experienced chef brothers, Lasse and Michael Koch, are behind Det Glade Vanvid.
An evening at Det Glade Vanvid starts at 18:30, when the doors open. Here the ...
The restaurant scene in Odense has evolved a lot in recent years and now ranges from street food to gourmet restaurants. Some of the best places to eat in Odense for a good lunch or dinner in the city centre are listed here.
The restaurants in Odense are located in the city's various neighbourhoods, including the pedestrian streets, Brandts Klædefabrik, Nørregade and the old quarter. Restaurant Aro, which has a coveted Michelin star as Odense's best restaurant, is located in a classic industrial neighbourhood in Østerbro.
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...
Kok og Vin (Cook and Wine)
Kok og Vin is a classic French bistro with a cosy and informal atmosphere and a menu that follows the changing seasons.
At Kok og Vin, they believe that life is about eating and drinking. So why not ...
Restaurant Goma - Japanese Restaurant
Goma, located in the centre of Odense, serves sophisticated and exciting Japanese food inspired by the traditional Omakase serving style. This simply means that the chef creates a menu based on your p...
Restaurant I Pupi Siciliani
I Pupi Siciliani is a genuine, small Sicilian restaurant that has been honoured by the Italian Chamber of Commerce for its craftsmanship and authenticity. The decor is rustic and cosy with stone walls...
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...
And many, many more
Click to find out more about the gastro scene in Odense - restaurants for lunch and dinner, restaurants with climate-friendly dishes and much more.