In general, Copenhagen's restaurants are all family-friendly, accustomed to accomodating babies as well as teenagers: High chairs, children's portions and changing facilities are fairly standard. All restaurants on this list offer that and more, whether in relaxed atmosphere, play area or dishes particularly popular with the youngest diners.
Standards like Italian food and burgers top our list of preferred cuisines, though of a higher quality than the average fast food joint: Fresh, quality produce keeps mom and dad happy at burger bars like
Chili and
Sporvejen, where wipe-clean tables don't detract from a pleasant diner style decor.
Another place offering no-fuss speedy service is Copenhagen's branch of the London-based noodle chain
Wagamama, with entrance in
Tivoli as well as from the street.
Two Italian restaurants make our list: Both are a little pricey for the budget-conscious family, but kids will be spoiled rotten tucking into pizzas as their parents enjoy a broad range of pasta and meat dishes at
Vesuvio or
La Rocca, which though it trumps with its special children's room, is probably a little extravagant for most families. For cafe food, we love
Makke Kaffe (not far from the
Nationalmuseet) as well as
Laundromat in Nørrebro, where healthy, reasonably-priced dishes are combined with eclectic furnishings and plenty of toys.
Museums and department store restaurants are generally geared towards family-friendly dining. On the top floor of
Magasin du Nord,
Spisestedet is spacious and uncomplicated, while Nationalmuseet's rather upmarket
Restaurant Julian can still accommodate the museum's younger visitors.
The wild card on our list is
The Irish Rover: This Irish pub's selection of bar meals caters also for kids, with special rates and portions for little ones and the option to eat outside.
Vandkunsten 1
Old and relaxed burger bar...
Nybrogade 18
Family-friendly spot for coffee and cake...
Gråbrødretorv 17
Burger cafe inside a tram...
Vendersgade 23-25
Fine Italian dining with separate kids room...
Rådhuspladsen 4
Fair Prices at the Town Hall Square...
Kongens Nytorv 13
Elegant department store restaurant...
Elmegade 15
Read a book, do your laundry - and enjoy the food...
Vimmelskaftet 46
Hearty bar meals...
Tietgensgade 20
Fast food Japanese-style...
Ny Vestergade 10
National Museum's posh restaurant...