The Monthly Bite: Best New Openings in Copenhagen Vol. 10

Summer 2020 in Copenhagen has been magnificent, wouldn’t you agree?

Despite the COVID-19 situation, we’ve still been blessed with some pretty cool restaurant openings – which is exactly what The Monthly Bite is all about. This month, we’re showcasing three new places run by passionate people with a mission to provide amazing food and experiences. They’ll make you forget that the summer is over and winter is coming, giving you a place to hide as temperatures start to drop. Let’s dig in!

Here are the best new food and drink openings in Copenhagen to kick off fall:

Depanneur

“Dep,” as it’s affectionately known by its regulars, is a design-driven convenience store, cafe and bar founded in 2014 in Nørrebro, characterized by its products which have been developed in-line with the charming and eclectic items typically found on convenience store shelves in Italy or Portugal, like tinned sardines and vermouth, plus all the best Scandinavian design pieces.

Their newest (and largest) location on Rantzausgade combines a bagel bakery with a wine bar to bring you vibes, beautiful interiors, super friendly service, and all the best food and drink you’ve come to expect from the Dep.

Their bagels are chewy and generously filled with salmon, cream cheese, jam, or anything else you’d expect to find on a bagel. You can enjoy one over coffee or natural wine in the newly renovated space, or take a freshly baked bunch home to eat over a weekend.

Depanneur

Rantzausgade 36
2200 København

Opening hours:
Mon – Wed: 7:00 am – 10:00 pm
Thur – Fri: 7:00 am – 11:00 pm
Sat: 8:00 am – 11:00 pm
Sun: 8:00 am – 6:00 pm

Baby Babbo

This Italian-inspired eatery is one of the coolest places Copenhagen’s food scene has ever seen. Nestled in the cozy and busy Godthåbsvej in Fredriksberg, Baby Babbo is a down-to-earth, ingredient and natural wine-driven eatery that finds inspiration in Italian cuisine.

In their small kitchen, they produce charcuterie, fresh cheese, and anything that the imagination of the chefs envision.

One dish in particular stood out to me: a pizza with wild Danish mushrooms, stracciatella – the creamier, juicier cousin of mozzarella – and parmesan cheese. It is an explosion of flavor and texture, so simple yet so darn tasty.

Baby Babbo

Godthåbsvej 62
2200 Fredriksberg

Opening hours:
Wed – Sat: 9:30 am – 00:00 am
Sun: 9:30 am – 2:30 pm

Restaurant Zahida

An authentic Pakistani culinary experience in town, run by Manchester natives Shane and Bobby Affridi. It follows the credo, traditions, and lessons taught by their mother, Zahida. Their only purpose is to provide an authentic Pakistani meal in Copenhagen, just like she taught them.

The brothers proudly claim that no one cooks more at home than Pakistani mothers, but this tradition has been overshadowed by the popularity of Indian cuisine. They aim to change this by bringing authentic Pakistani flavors, friendly service, and killer cocktails to their Copenhagen setting.

The food is delicious and most importantly authentic. They’re not trying to impress of adapt to local, spice averse, palates. They remain true to their roots, using generous amounts of spice to produce flavors with such depth, and that is why the food stands out – we need more diverse restaurants in Copenhagen.

Restaurant Zahida

Rømersgade 20 st
1362 København K

Opening hours:
Lunch
Thu – Sat : 11:30 am – 2:30 pm
Dinner
Tue – Sat: 5:30 pm – 9:30 pm

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