Eating plant-based in Copenhagen is a pleasure, not a compromise. The vegan restaurants Copenhagen is known for now number more than 80 entirely-vegan and vegan-friendly places — more per head than any other Scandinavian capital — and, crucially, it treats vegan food as serious cooking. You’ll find everything from Michelin-recognised Ark to casual chains, plant burgers, raw-food pioneers, dedicated vegan bakeries, and mainstream kitchens that do a proper plant menu rather than a token salad. This is a look at the 15 best vegan restaurants Copenhagen has, neighbourhood by neighbourhood, with prices, what to order and how to eat well as a plant-based traveller.
Vegan dining is one thread of a much larger food story — our complete guide to the city’s food scene covers the rest.
The shortlist at a glance
| Restaurant | Type | Neighbourhood | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ark | Michelin Bib Gourmand fine dining | Nørrebro | 595 DKK tasting menu |
| Souls | Casual chain (3 locations) | Vesterbro / Nørrebro / city | 150-220 DKK |
| 42 Raw | Raw food pioneer | Frederiksberg / Sankt Annæ | 120-180 DKK |
| Plantbox | Vegan burgers + bowls | Vesterbro | 115-175 DKK |
| Beyond | Plant-based bistro | Nørrebro | 165-245 DKK |
| Mother Vesterbro | Vegan-friendly pizza | Vesterbro | 125-195 DKK |
| Apollo Bar | Vegan-forward bistro | Charlottenborg / city | 275-395 DKK |
| Manfreds | Vegan-friendly natural-wine bistro | Nørrebro | 375 DKK 5-course |
| Plant Power Bakery | Vegan bakery | Vesterbro | 35-95 DKK |
| Pomodoro | Vegan-friendly pizza | Nørrebro | 115-165 DKK |
The 10 best vegan restaurants Copenhagen offers, reviewed
1. Ark — the Michelin-recognised one
If you’re going to splurge once, make it Ark. It took a Michelin Bib Gourmand in 2023 — the city’s first vegan restaurant to be recognised — and the seven-course tasting menu (595 DKK) is a genuine argument for what Nordic vegetables can do: smoked beetroot tartare, fermented cabbage with sea buckthorn, birch-glazed parsnips, juniper sorbet. Wine pairings add 350 DKK, and you’ll want to book four to six weeks out. It’s at Ravnsborggade 18 in Nørrebro; more context in our Michelin restaurants guide.
2. Souls — the reliable everyday choice
Souls is the one you’ll come back to. Three locations (Vesterbro, Nørrebro and the centre) run an all-day menu of grain bowls (145 DKK), plant burgers (165 DKK), a weekend vegan brunch (165 DKK) and smoothies (75 DKK). The Vesterbro flagship is the city’s most popular vegan brunch spot. Walk-ins are fine most days; book ahead at weekends.
3. 42 Raw — the raw-food original
Open since 2010, 42 Raw was Copenhagen’s first dedicated raw vegan restaurant, and it still does the genre well: cold-pressed juices (75 DKK), raw lasagne (165 DKK), buckwheat-crust pizzas (145 DKK), big salads (95–145 DKK) and raw cakes (75 DKK). Of its two locations, the Sankt Annæ Plads one is the handiest — a 10-minute walk from Nyhavn.
4. Plantbox — the burger stop
When you want something hearty, Plantbox is the casual burger leader, right by Kødbyen in Vesterbro. House-made plant patties come with fries (175 DKK), alongside grain bowls (145 DKK), loaded fries (95 DKK) and shakes (65 DKK). It’s open until 22:00, which makes it one of the better late-ish vegan options.
5. Beyond — the value bistro
Beyond, in Nørrebro, is upscale-casual done right: a seasonal plant menu with à la carte mains (165–245 DKK), plant-based cocktails and natural wines. The four-course tasting (445 DKK) is genuinely good value for cooking at this level. Worth booking.
6. Manfreds — natural wine and a vegan tasting
Christian Puglisi’s Nørrebro natural-wine bistro isn’t strictly vegan — it serves meat too — but its five-course plant-based tasting (375 DKK) is one of the loveliest in the city, every dish house-made and tied to the season. Dinner only, and reservations are essential.
7. Apollo Bar — new-Nordic, plant-forward
Apollo Bar, in the Charlottenborg courtyard in the centre, has the strongest plant-based menu of the city’s new-Nordic restaurants. Its vegan tasting (385 DKK) leans on foraged Nordic vegetables, ferments and seasonal mushrooms. Book two to three weeks ahead.
8. Mother Vesterbro — the pizza
Mother’s sourdough pizzeria in Kødbyen does properly good vegan pies with its own house-made vegan cheese — the Mother Vegan (165 DKK), a vegan pesto (155 DKK) and a vegan margherita (135 DKK). The industrial warehouse room and communal tables make it a relaxed, family-friendly walk-in.
9. Pomodoro — good-value Italian
Pomodoro, a family-run Italian in Nørrebro, carries a long vegan menu: pasta (125–165 DKK), pizza (115–165 DKK) and even a vegan tiramisu (75 DKK). It’s friendly, well-priced and usually easy to walk into.
10. Plant Power Bakery — the sweet stuff
Copenhagen’s flagship vegan bakery, in Vesterbro, proves the pastries survive the switch: plant-based cinnamon rolls (35 DKK), vegan croissants (45 DKK), vegan kanelsnegle and cakes by the slice or whole (45–95 DKK). It’s closed Mondays. For the wider pastry picture, see our Danish pastries guide.
Where to eat, by neighbourhood
Vesterbro — the vegan hub
Vesterbro and neighbouring Kødbyen have the densest cluster in the city. Souls, Plantbox, Mother, Plant Power Bakery, Vegana Bakery, Café N and 42 Raw all sit within a 15-minute walk, with the Sønder Boulevard stretch the thickest. Base yourself here and you’ll barely need to plan.
Nørrebro — the high end
Nørrebro is where the ambitious cooking lives: Ark, Beyond, the vegan-friendly Manfreds and good-value Pomodoro, mostly along Jægersborggade and Ravnsborggade.
Indre By — most convenient for visitors
If you’re based centrally, 42 Raw at Sankt Annæ (10 minutes from Nyhavn), Souls on Strøget and Apollo Bar at Charlottenborg are the easy wins. Our first-time visitor area guide helps you pick where to sleep.
Mainstream restaurants that do vegans justice
Some of the best plant-based meals aren’t at vegan restaurants at all. Several mainstream kitchens go out of their way:
- Restaurant Pony (Vesterbro) — a vegan tasting by request, four courses at 425 DKK; sister to Relæ.
- Bæst (Nørrebro) — a full vegan pizza menu with house-made vegan cheese.
- Hija de Sanchez (Torvehallerne, Vesterbro) — vegan tacos, and much of the menu can be made vegan.
- Restaurant Mes (Nørrebro) — a natural-wine bistro with a strong vegan tasting.
- Geranium (three Michelin stars) — a vegan tasting with four weeks’ notice, at the same 3,200 DKK.
Coffee and cafés
The good news for coffee: Copenhagen’s specialty scene is vegan-friendly by default. Coffee Collective, Prolog, La Cabra, Democratic Coffee, Coffee Lab and Hart Bageri all pour oat, soy or almond milk at no extra charge, and most keep a vegan pastry or two on the counter. Our best coffee shops guide has the full rundown.
Vegan brunch
Copenhagen’s brunch culture bends easily to plant-based:
- Souls Vesterbro — a full vegan brunch menu (165 DKK), weekends 09:00–15:00.
- Plant Power Plant — a dedicated vegan brunch spot (around 175 DKK at weekends).
- Bevar’s (Nørrebro) — a generous vegan brunch selection, though not exclusively vegan.
- Mirabelle — some vegan brunch options.
- 42 Raw — the raw alternative.
Our best brunch guide puts these in context.
What it costs
| Tier | Cost per person | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| Casual lunch | 75-145 DKK | Souls bowl, Plantbox, 42 Raw salad |
| Casual dinner | 165-245 DKK | Plantbox burger, Mother pizza |
| Mid-range dinner | 275-395 DKK | Beyond, Apollo Bar, Pony |
| Fine-dining vegan | 445-595 DKK | Beyond tasting, Ark |
| Luxury vegan | 1,200-3,200 DKK | Geranium vegan menu, Noma vegetable season |
Eating vegan here needn’t be dear — a Souls bowl or a Pomodoro pasta keeps you well fed for under 165 DKK, and our cheap eats guide has more ways to stretch the budget.
Practical tips
- Use HappyCow — Copenhagen has 80-plus listings; filter to “entirely vegan” for the dedicated spots.
- Book Ark four to six weeks out — the tables go fast.
- Stay in Vesterbro — around Sønder Boulevard is the easiest base for plant-based eating.
- Plant milk is free at every specialty coffee shop.
- Even Tivoli caters — vegan pizza on Promenaden, plant-based bowls in the food halls.
- Supermarkets are stocked — Netto, Føtex and Irma all carry vegan cheese, plant milk and ready meals.
- Just say “vegan” — staff speak English, and the word is universally understood.
- Watch for honey — some “vegan” desserts sneak it in; ask if you’re strict.
- Graze at Torvehallerne — several stalls have solid vegan options.
- Book early for dinner — most vegan kitchens close by 22:00.
Frequently asked questions
Is Copenhagen vegan-friendly?
Very — it’s among Europe’s most vegan-friendly cities. There are 80-plus dedicated and vegan-friendly restaurants, every specialty café pours plant milk, the supermarkets carry wide vegan ranges, and staff are consistently happy to accommodate.
Which is the best vegan restaurant?
Ark in Nørrebro — a Michelin Bib Gourmand and the city’s first recognised vegan restaurant, with a 595 DKK tasting menu of seasonal Nordic vegetables. For casual, the Souls Vesterbro flagship is the most popular.
Are there cheap vegan options?
Plenty — Souls bowls (145 DKK), 42 Raw salads (95–145 DKK), Pomodoro pasta (125–165 DKK) and Plant Power Bakery (35–95 DKK), plus supermarket meals from 40–80 DKK. Our cheap eats guide has more.
Where’s the vegan area?
Vesterbro and neighbouring Kødbyen have the highest concentration of dedicated vegan restaurants; Nørrebro is where the high-end cooking lives.
Does Noma do a vegan menu?
Its vegetable season (March–September) is very plant-forward but uses some butter and eggs. A fully vegan tasting can be arranged with four weeks’ notice, at the same 3,200 DKK. See our Noma booking guide.
And Geranium?
Geranium (three Michelin stars) offers a vegan tasting on four weeks’ notice, at the same 3,200-plus DKK. Chef Rasmus Kofoed has leaned harder into plant-based cooking in recent years, so it’s an increasingly natural request.
Copenhagen or Berlin for vegans?
Berlin has more dedicated vegan spots (200-plus) and lower prices. Copenhagen counters with higher overall quality, more Michelin-level vegan cooking and more accommodating mainstream kitchens. Different scales, comparable pleasure.
Are there vegan food tours?
Yes — the Copenhagen Vegan Food Tour runs three-hour walks through Vesterbro’s vegan spots (about 495 DKK). Our walking tours guide covers the options.
Related reading
- The city’s food scene — the full scene.
- Best brunch in Copenhagen.
- Cheap eats in Copenhagen.
- Michelin restaurants in Copenhagen.
- Best coffee shops in Copenhagen.
- Danish pastries guide.
- Torvehallerne food market.
- Copenhagen’s street-food halls.
Final thoughts
The best vegan restaurants Copenhagen has earn every bit of their reputation. Between Michelin-recognised Ark, the ever-reliable Souls, burgers at Plantbox, dedicated vegan bakeries, and mainstream kitchens like Pony and Geranium that treat a plant menu seriously, this is one of the best plant-based cities in Europe to travel through. Base yourself in Vesterbro, book Ark a month ahead, and let HappyCow fill in the gaps — the city takes vegan food as seriously as it should, and you’ll eat very well.
Last updated: July 2026. Photo credits: images courtesy of copenhagentourism.org.
