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Smørrebrød - open face sandwiches

Few things are as traditionally Danish as the open face sandwich. However, in Odense you can find several restaurants that are not afraid to give the high-class classics a delicious, modern twist. For more information on restaurants and dining

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You will also find several restaurants that make sure that the classic, traditional sandwiches are not forgotten. And, as an extra layer of gravy on top of the high-rise, most places offer a selection of other flavorful dishes and snacks besides the sandwich.

Restaurants that specialise in smørrebrød

Guests at Kong Volmer
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Kong Volmer - Open Face Sandwiches

Kong Volmer is situated in Brandts Passage in Odense. For several hundred years the building housed the factory which closed in 1977.

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Danish open face sandwiches at HOS
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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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Café Deilig (Café Lovely)
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Café Deilig (Café Lovely)

As part of the new Hans Christian Andersen House, you will find Spiseriet Deilig, which serves gourmet lunch specials focusing on quality, local ingredients.

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Restaurants that also serve smørrebrød

Wienerschnitzel
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Klosterkroen - Traditional Danish

At Klosterkroen you can always get many traditional Danish dishes, all old Danish classics like fried pork strips, omelettes with bacon, herb sauces and more.

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Outdoor seating at Restaurant Grønttorvet in lovely weather
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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.

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The entrance at Restaurant Oluf Bagers Gaard
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Restaurant Oluf Bagers Gaard

The kitchen is Danish with a modern twist, and among other things they serve the traditional Danish Smørrebrød for lunch.

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Hotel & Restaurant Knudsens Gaard
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Restaurant Knudsens Gaard

Hotel restaurant Knudsens Gaard offers various Danish-, French- and Italian- inspired menus together with an A la Carte menu focusing on seasonal product. 

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Fangel Kro & Hotel - restaurant
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Fangel Kro & Hotel - Restaurant

Our restaurant is open daily from 11.30 until 21.00. Lunch is typically smørrebrød or our local take on an omelet, dinner offers traditional Danish dishes.

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Fish Restauant Grand
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Grand's Fish Restaurant

Taste the sea in Odense with seasonal fish and shellfish, modern finesse and a welcoming atmosphere. Ideal for both casual dinners and special evenings out.

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Restaurant Værdsat in Odense
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Restaurant Værdsat (Valued)

The menu showcases modern Scandinavian open sandwiches, focusing on pescetarian cuisine. This means that all dishes are plant-based, but some contain seafood.

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Serving of dish
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Restaurant H. C. by Meyers

At restaurant H.C. by Meyers we offer a flavourful, delicate and informal dining experience in the beautiful surroundings of Hotel Odeon.

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Restaurant Skovbakken
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Restaurant Skovbakken

Located in a beautiful old house by the river Odense Å and Odense ZOO, the restaurant offers a unique and charming atmosphere.

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