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“Danish people like to travel a lot, and by traveling, you learn a lot from other cultures. Although we are a small place, the cuisine is very varied and well-informed,” Valdimars shares. “If you go for Italian, sushi, or Mexican, it is really made with passion and education.” Perhaps no other restaurant I’ve heard about in my research embodies this passion and attention to detail quite like Mangia, an Italian spot that I’ve heard repeated over and over among fashion people’s short list of the best restaurants in Copenhagen.

Skytte confirms my hunch. “It has the best handmade pasta that would melt your heart and the coziest vibe. The people who eat here always people seem to have good energy,” she says.

WWW Travels Tip: If you’re looking to make a reservation at Noma, Geranium, or any of Copenhagen’s other renowned restaurants, be sure to plan ahead and book your table well in advance.

More restaurants to jot down: Sindlev gave an honorable mention to Esmée, which she says is her favorite restaurant in Copenhagen, as well as Levi. For more casual dining, she suggests checking out Jah Izakaya and Delphine. Recently, Hoy has been spending a lot of time at a lovely restaurant her friends recently opened on Tagensvej called Casamadre.