Scientifica’s top places to grab a bite during FENS 2016
Copenhagen isn’t known as the cheapest place to go out for food, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t some great value for money places to eat in the city.
To help you find some good value food during the FENS Forum 2016, Scientifica has collated a list of some of our favourite places that won’t break the bank (well most of them won’t anyway).
The area surrounding the conference centre doesn’t have a huge number of eateries, but we’ve found a few that are within walking distance and still serve some decent fare. We’ve also picked a few around the city centre, so grab a bike and take a look around!
At the bottom of the page we’ve provided a map showing the location of all the restaurants on the list and the Bella Center.
Near the Bella Center
Sund Bid
Light Bites
Around the corner from the Bella Center, Sund Bid is a salad bar that also serves bagels and sandwiches. A great place to grab some simple, fresh and light food during lunch, and a nice way to take a break from the conference centre.
Ørestads Boulevard 74, +45 32620052, open 10:00 am – 8:00 pm Mon – Sun
Rasoi
Indian Restaurant
Also right next the conference centre, Rasoi is a slightly pricey, but very pleasant place to go for your dinner after a long day of neuroscience talks. Serving freshly made, traditional Indian cuisine, this is an excellent choice for those who don’t want to stray too far from the Bella Center. The terrace, next to the river, is particularly pleasant on a warm summer evening.
Ørestads Boulevard 55, +45 69 14 94 45, open 5:00 – 10:00 pm Mon – Sun
Rambla – Bar & Grill
Spanish Restaurant
Slightly further South (but well within walking distance of the conference) and opposite the Field’s shopping centre, Rambla is inspired by modern Barcelona. The restaurant serves hot and warm tapas dishes every night of the week, including some incredible Spanish Jamón.
Arne Jacobsens Allé 9, +45 32 62 06 20, open 5:30 pm – Midnight Mon - Sun
Ismageriet
Ice Cream
After a long hot day of talking neuroscience, you probably deserve a treat. In which case, you should definitely head over to Ismageriet. The parlours goal is to produce the finest ice cream in the world, and according to some reviews it’s already scored.
Kongelundsvej 116, +45 60 60 10 40, open 11:00 am – 10:00 pm Sun – Fri, 10:00 am – 10:00 pm Sat
Field’s
Various
Slightly further south, the Field’s shopping mall has a number of food outlets, from well-known fast food franchises to sit down restaurants. Spend an evening shopping and eating without going all the way into the centre of Copenhagen.
Arne Jacobsens Allé 12, +45 70 20 85 05, open 10:00 am – 20:00 pm Mon – Sun
Near the city centre
Copenhagen Street Food
Various
Not sure what you fancy eating? Then why not try Copenhagen Street Food in Warehouse 7 & 8 of the PapirØen (Paper Island). With 35 independent food stalls and trucks they have a wide variety of cuisines to choose from. The outside eating area next to the dock is a wonderful place to spend the end of a sunny day.
Trangravsvej 14, 7/8, +45 33 93 07 60, open Midday – 9:00 pm Sun – Wed, Midday – 10:00 pm Thu – Sat
Madklubben Vesterbro
Scandinavian Restaurant
Part of a chain of nine restaurants spread across Copenhagen, Madklubben Vesterbro is placed in the Vesterbro district which spreads west from the centre of Copenhagen. This area is one of the most popular areas in the city, full of restaurants, cafés and bars. Madklubben Vesterbro is an upbeat eatery with unfussy dishes for reasonable prices.
Vesterbrogade 62, +45 38 41 41 43, open 5:30 pm – Midnight Sun – Thu, 5:00 pm – Midnight Fri – Sat, and Sun 11:30 am – 3:00 pm
Manfreds
Scandinavian Restaurant
Famous for its tartare, Manfreds is an inventive restaurant serving Scandinavian ingredients cooked in new and exciting ways. Placed on a popular street Northwest of the city centre, the seven course tasting menu is a favourite of locals and visitors alike.
Jægersborggade 40, +45 36 96 65 93, Mon – Sun Midday – 3:30 pm and 5:00 – 10:00 pm
Kjøbenhavn
Danish Restaurant
Kjøbenhavn also serves a seven course tasting menu of modern twists on traditional Danish dishes. It is slightly more expensive than Manfreds, but is placed right in the centre of the city.
Dronningens Tværgade 10, +45 22 44 66 66, Mon – Sun 5:30 pm - Midnight
Noma
Scandinavian Restaurant
If you’re feeling really extravagant, then you could always try Noma, voted 2016’s 5th Best Restaurant in the World by The World’s 50 Best Restaurants. This modern Scandinavian restaurant is incredibly popular and, unsurprisingly, very expensive. Getting a reservation might be a bit tricky, but they have shared tables on certain nights. Book well in advance to get a spot.
Strandgade 93, +45 32 96 32 97, Tue – Sat Midday – 4:00 pm and 7:00 pm – 12:30 am
)