You'll find delicious Danish food and hygge here! This is one of my favorite restaurants in Copenhagen. They have outside seating, but I like sitting inside for the cozy feeling and I like their decor. I recommend getting their pre fixe menu because you get to try different things. It doesn't disappoint. The portions are generous and it's great for sharing. The menu does change and it's nice to get food that's in season. I still think of the cod and potatoes I had here. read more

It is on the pricier side, but makes sense as they're located in a pretty touristy area. They do charge for water, so be mindful of that. Food was great, but if you're looking for more authentic exercise, it is mostly visited by tourists. read more

Yelp Review 2023 #235: When you leave reviews as unfinished drafts for a certain time, whatever pictures you had originally posted seem to go away. Less than half a mile away from Radhuspladsen is this fantastic restaurant that serves smørrebrød of a wide assortment, meat and potatoes, and beer. They have all sorts of things on their menu: salad, burger, shellfish, veal, beef, fish, chicken, and pork. After eating smørrebrød a few times, I was ready for a a heavy meal with meat and potatoes. Filet de Bœuf with Purée de Pommes de Terre: This hit the spot. Presentation was simple yet amazing. Piped potato purée that's been baked/ torched for texture and color. In the middle it beef that was cooked perfectly (so it was tender, juicy and locked in its natural flavor), and slices of butter. 5/5 Service was great and attentive. The interior is quite spacious yet has a relaxed vibe. read more

We decided to try some old favourites; its a while ago since we've been here Again, we sat outside - a lovely September evening...luckily no smokers, even though it was pretty busy (we had booked well in advance, but were given the choice of in or out) We ordered a Cotes du Rhone, 2 wienerschnitzels, and a citron fromage...(1,180dk) The service was good as was the food - but there was 1 problem - they were absolutely huge - you would have to be hungry...see photo. I thought mine a little tough, but maybe it was simply so thick... A very nice evening, unhurried read more

Restaurant PUK - Better be famished... - Danish Near Me - Copenhagen, 84

The food is solid. The roasted cauliflower is excellent. The schnitzel was very good as was the turbo was also very good. Service was very good. Seating is tight but OK. Would recommend for a reasonably price good dinner. read more

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This was an amazing experience. We got a table indoor. The food was really good and the service was great.

The reason for this poor review is for the service and the fact that we were charged for tap water! Our server made us feel as though he was too busy for us. We were not aware that we would be charged for water!! Given we ordered the most expensive meals on the menu, it was quite a shock. read more

We went to Restaurant Puk in Copenhagen to have Smørrebrød. I selected sliced roasted pork with red cabbage and pickles. My wife picked a crab and shrimp topping. We shared tastes; my wife liked mine better than hers. We traded. read more

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Phenomenal place , delicious food ! Great service , hard to find in the basement and it's small but we managed to get on without reservation ... read more

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We had a very nice meal at Restaurant Puk. Arrived a bit early without a reservation and were seated. Started with white asparagus and shrimp. Keeping with our seafood menus, we had poached turbot and sole meunier. A little champagne and montracht was perfect with dinner. read more

This place was highly rated on TripAdvisor, Google and also Yelp. A perfect place to sample many popular Danish foods. Made a reservation online and showed up a bit early and they took care of us from start to finish. We did the sampling menu and even though things were translated in English it they left out the spices and other important ingredients that really brought the taste out.They stacked a lot of items on the plates and was hard to get a good picture. Item after item was delectable, and stuffed myself so much had to walk many miles to burn that dinner off afterwards. My buddy was suffering too after eating so much. LOL Would for sure return to this place, prices weren't bad considering what you get. Service was spot on and never left us unattended. read more

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Restaurant Puk was an amazing find; my compliments to Yelp, which lead us right to it :-) Tip: This restaurant has been here for a very long time, and the building it's in has been here even longer. If you ask the staff, they'll be happy to share the story of the building's history, which starts in the sixteenth century! The staff is very welcoming and friendly; they provided us with great service from the time we walked in the door until we left after a fabulous meal. That said the food is the star of the show here - everything we tried was nothing short of fabulous! The appetizers and the entrees were all exceptional - our server even recommended an amazing beer (Weissbeer) to enjoy with our meal. To sum it all up, This is a lovely spot for some very authentic danish cuisine. I highly recommend it, and look forward to returning the next time I'm in Copenhagen. read more

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Very friendly service with menus in English (and other languages) from a staff who speak English (and other languages), I decided that PUK would be dinner tonight. I sat inside, which is the "basement" level. For starters, I chose the herring. They sure love their herring in Denmark and this was tasty. Underneath the sliced onions and the pile of dill, delicious herring. A good portion and tasty. For mains, the veal schnitzel. Yummy with boiled potatoes and peas. Huge piece of veal, very tender, and served with a nice bowl of gravy. Yummy! Beer, herring, veal. Excellent! I am a fan! read more

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If you are looking for something authentic Danish then this hidden gem is a treat. Apparently the oldest restaurant in Copenhagen and it has retained its 17th century ambience combined with modern comforts. The food served was superb and we were treated to the very traditional 'bord' which was a delight. To top it off, we had a very friendly and well informed host who made us feel very welcome read more

Great herrin Nice staff Cool vibe It's worth checking out! Food was the best among the ones I tried in Copenhagen read more

First meal I had in Copenhagen and it was a great introduction to Danish cuisine. We opted for the 2 person minimum dinner special that came with 3 different open face sandwiches. Roasted pork and red cabbage Bacon and duck liver. Grape and cheese It's very common to sit outside for food in the summer even at night. They have blankets here since it gets a bit chilly at night. read more

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Good food. Good service. Reasonable prices. Ambience is friendly situated on a side street.

My boyfriend and I were seating outside, which was incredibly warm and comfortable. I ordered the herring curry and my boyfriend got the roast beef with a fried egg on top. Perhaps curry herring is prepared differently at every restaurant, but I did not enjoy the dish here. The spice completely overwhelmed the fish and the bread was too wet to consume. The roast beef was excellent and the egg was very complementary. It is the perfect protein dish. The pricing on the dishes are also quite hefty as the portions are underwhelming in size. Overall, it was okay. read more

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I supposed we got what we wanted which was a Danish meal on the 1st night of our trip. We walked though the city center and found PUK on Yelp. What looked great on the posted photos was the roast pork. I will say the portion was very generous. The crispy rind and the fatty outer layer was nice and tender but I found the CW get portion of the roast to be a little tough and dry. Good thing our various plates came with many dipping sauces. The schnitzel was as expected though it was a little on the tough and dry side as well. Wife and I opted for the set menu where we got to try a variety of seafood and meat dishes. For those unfamiliar with danish cuisine and want to try a variety, this is an excellent option. We got to try the picked herring, smoked salmon, fried fish, liver pate as well as the roast pork. All were good and it was a lot of food. We sat outside and enjoyed people watching. The service was very good despite a busy evening. At a 1,000 DKK which translates to $160, it's a fairly pricy meal but I've found everything to be pricy here read more

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Steps from Christiansborg Palace, PUK offers a great Scandinavian cuisine experience. We started with Danish Wheat beer and Small Prix-Fixe for two which was abundant food considering the price of 198 kroner per person. First time having herring wasn't that bad. I thought it would be disgusting as it always portrays in America. So the PUK Small Selection comprises 4 courses of 1. PUKS Krone herring fillet stirred sour cream, Krone Aquavit and dill; Warm fillet of plaice served with homemade remoulade; 2. Warm pork liver paté served with bacon, mushrooms and pickled beetroots 3. Slices of roasted pork served with pickled red cabbage and pickled cucumbers 4. Brie cheese served with grapes By the time I finished pork liver pâté, I was stuffed. Anyway, everything was good for a first timer. I recommend you check this place out when you're in København. I know, I know, everything is very expensive there! read more

09/07/17 King Christian VII and his mistress from the 19th century were often guests at this restaurant. According to their website this is one of the oldest restaurants in Copenhagen since 1750. My daughter got the pork meal with red cabbage. The oh's and ah's that came from her as she ate were to numerous to count. My son got the Salmon plate. He said it was the best salmon he has ever eaten. My husband was in love with the Veal Cutlet. The veal cutlet was amazing and my husband ate it all up. I was not feeling well and not very hungry I got the sausage platter and they brought me bread to use for open faced sandwiches with items from the platter. There were beets, pickles and hard salami's with mustard and other items. The food was good. The place was packed. It is a little hard to find as you walk down stairs in a basement style restaurant. The waiter was friendly and quick. read more

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For travelers wanting to taste traditional Danish dishes this is the place. Not a drinker so can't comment on drinks selection but other diners seemed to be great moods. Staff was very accommodating when we dropped by without a reservation. read more

Restaurant PUK - Pork sampler - Danish Near Me - Copenhagen, 84

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Dinner here after a long day conferencing. Wanted a place that had a good vibe as well as good food. Found it here.. Fish and chips and danish meatballs - sooooo good! read more

Overpriced & underwhelming. Nice ambience. Some servers good, some not. Had the fish, bit overcooked. Shrimp bisque, bisque was cold. Careful about ordering liquor. Price not posted & on gin was almost as much as food. read more

Great place to sit outside and enjoy downtown Copenhagen. The food was wonderful, the service was even better. read more

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Great food - great time! Had the chef special "knuckle" - fantastic! Enjoyed the time. read more

Really cozy spot. I had the mussels and the smoked salmon appetizer. Both are quite good. It seems like a beloved spot by the locals.

We wanted to try typical Danish food and after eating at food stalls to try the hotdogs and meatballs and glogg and other Christmas market treats, we wanted to try a restaurant so we went here. They had a Christmas dinner to try so my friends and I got a plate of roast pork and a Christmas dinner for two. Everything was fantastic. We loved the fish and were quite full from the fish selection alone. When the meats came which were plated with the dessert, we loved the roast pork and the sausage as much. I would say it's worth a try. Our favorite was the curried herring. If I had more space, i would love a frikadeller. Service was great. Place was warm and cosy. I'd definitely go back and would love to try other options on the menu. read more

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Great rugged danish diner Huge portion of Danish meatballs was great They did tag on some service fee even for 2 people and also changed for water even though we asked for tap water Fun environment. read more

Restaurant PUK - Danish meatballs - Danish Near Me - Copenhagen, 84

Wanting to get a great taste of Denmark for my one night in Copenhagen, and having scoured Yelp, TripAdvisor, and friends' recommendations, I decided to try for Restaurant PUK even without a booking. There was no space inside, but there I was told by the bartendress that I could wait on the nearby bench for space to open on the patio. I noticed 2 tables were close to finishing, so I waited for about 5 minutes to claim one. The patio was lovely, despite the smokers, and the patrons coming outside just to smoke. It's on a little square with a fountain, across from a lively hostel, and the bar next door was showing soccer, so I was entertained. I opted for the Herring, served in the Danish fashion, and the plankebof, both at the recommendation of the bartendress. The herring was served with the grainy bread and some fat (yep, that's what it translates to), and I did as instructed, slathering on some fat, then herring, then egg, and some herbs. Quite a tasty combination of textures and flavors - the saltiness of the herring, the texture of the bread, the herbaciousness of the dill, and the earthiness of the egg. The plankebof was beautiful - served on a wooden plank with browned mashed potatoes all around the beef with mushrooms, herbed butter, figs, and microgreens. The meat was juicy and perfectly cooked, the sauce flavorful. I would've preferred slightly less brown on the potatoes and more greens, but all in all a lovely meal. read more

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Got the 6 course fish meat and cheese dish thing and I will say I've never had danish food before but that was smacking. Seating was also 10/10 comfortable. Very nice read more

This place is AMAZING! I'm Danish but writing this in English so all y'all Americans can read it too! Possibly one of the best restaurants I've ever been to in Denmark. Food is outstanding - I unfortunately forgot the name of the server but she was amazing, as was the ambiance and the wine. I cannot wait to be back again! read more

Puk is a "traditional Danish" restaurant (I'm not Danish so I can't tell). They sell al a carte dishes as well as a small and large "taster menus" featuring traditional Danish food. The tasters require at least 2 people. Service was very friendly, our host explained to us how to eat open faced sandwiches from our platters and kept our bread basket full. They have both inside and outside seating and they provide blankets for outside patrons. Prices are on the higher ends, but the portions follow suit. Ordered Small taster - 3 open bread sandwiches - Overall the open bread sandwiches were decent. Very reminiscent of other dishes I've had in Sweden/Norway/Iceland herring + rye bread + butter fried fish + sour dough + butter + lemon Lox + dill + sour dough + a mayo sauce Fried pork belly + red cabbage - good meat / fat / skin ratio. The skin was especially crispy and had a nice salt. The red cabbage was soft and had a nice slight sourness to it Liver + bacon - I wasn't a fan of this one. The liver and bacon didn't really go together. The liver was sort of watery texture and the flavor was a bit off Cheese and grapes - basic, decent dessert read more

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Awesomeness, or in the words of Yelp, "As good as it gets!" Copenhagen had proven to be quite impressive in the food and restaurant department, we were nervous to ruin a perfect record... but good luck smiled down on us, Restaurant PUK lived up to its reputation! We arrived at 15:45 in the afternoon, not knowing the kitchen closed at 16:00. Nevertheless, the staff was very accommodating and promptly seated us at a beautiful table outside. Delightful afternoon, fantastic weather... the umbrella proved quite nice in the shade of a sunny day. They quickly took our order and provided us with our drinks. Food was promptly served - hot and delicious! I ordered the Shrimps Open Face Sandwich served with homemade mayonnaise. My spouse ordered the Smoked Salmon Open Face Sandwich served with scrambled eggs and chives. We both ordered a side of French Fries which was served with a mustard remoulade. The meal was phenomenal. Absolutely the best eating in all of Copenhagen!!! I've attached a couple of pictures for fun. The picture of the French Fries shows the mustard remoulade which was just thick enough and flavored perfectly. The Open Face sandwiches are pictured 1/2 and 1/2 together - my spouse and I split our meals. On the left you will see the Shrimps and the right you will see the Smoked Salmon. Both were perfectly served. The Shrimps was served atop a white bread with dollops of mayonnaise that was sweet and light, adorned with dill. The Smoked Salmon was served over an earthy Rye bread with warm & fluffy scrambled eggs. If appropriate, we would have licked our plates clean... every bite was heaven! If you are looking for local quinine, affordable prices, excellent ambiance (even outside!), responsive staff and the BEST eating in all of Copenhagen, you will find it at Restaurant PUK, no doubt!!!! Enjoy!!!! read more

Restaurant PUK - Split a meal with my spouse… Shrimps on the left and Smoked Salmon on the right! YUMMY!!! - Danish Near Me - Copenhagen, 84

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We tried the combo from the menu, including 7 different dishes (small portion) including a cheese dish. Highly recommended, the two herring dishes were the best, pork tasted very well. Overall portion was a bit of too much for 2 people, recommend three people. It was a very popular restaurant and a reservation is recommended. read more

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Awesome.... We were referred from our cruise ship staff (Regent Seven Seas) and could not have been happier. Our Waiter, Mathew recommended we start with the schnapps and he was absolutely correct. We then ordered open faced creamy chicken salad and the PUK's Stjerneskud x 2 for the main courses....fabulous. When it came to the desserts we had the two traditional Danish desserts and they were over the top. The BEST read more

Old Danish pub. Staff is super friendly and very accommodating. Tucked in a basement with a lot of the old features of the restaurant still in tack. They have meal course sets and also seasonal beers. Fluent English staff, they'll sit and talk to you and even give you advice on where to visit if you like. As for the food, they serve traditional danish dishes. The meal course on the menu looks like a lot, but it definitely isn't and all served in one plate. It's fun to try, but definitely typical pub food and pretty bland. I still would recommend it, if you want to try some traditional Danish food. Also order some type of braised beef with mash potatoes baked on wood. Wasn't bad, but beef was little tough and not juicy. If you're going for food than you miss the mark here, bc there's a lot of great food option. If you're just looking for a great atmosphere with friendly people to talk too than this is the place. Happy drinking read more

I got a chance to visit in early December. Service was fun and informative, food was outstanding! I highly recommend a visit to PUK for some chill vibes and delicious eats! read more

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We were jettagged & hungry and according to Yelp, this place had very good Danish food. They weren't wrong! It is your typical European's restaurant at a square. You can sit inside or outside and so we chose outside. Like most restaurants here, they have blankets out for you because it can get a little chilly this time of year. The staff was very friendly & fast. We ordered a bunch of things to share: pickled herring, grilled salmon, pork roast (a bit dry but had incredibly crispy skin!!!!) and green salad. Everything was delicious! I don't have a base of Danish food to compare to but I would recommend this place as the ingredients seem fresh and when it tastes good, it simply is just that :) read more

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Copenhageners love their food...and feasting, so good luck trying to get a table at the best restaurants here...we were out of luck when Puk was our 4th place after not being able to get a table at Oliver and the Black Circus, Bror, and Atlas Bar...Puk was our last option...but we should have passed... We were hungry and tired from all the sightseeing, walking in the rain, and just walking every where in general. We were pretty desperate after the other 3 places turned us down. We waited about 10 minutes for this place. We decided to do the Danish evening platter for 2...the portion came with 6 plates. The first 3 plates I felt were more of the fish dish. -Herring with sour cream: smothered in this overly sweet sauce, the herring was barely recognizable. -Pickled salmon: The salmon was WAY too fishy, tasted like the salmon was rotten -Fried filet flounder: I could not taste the flounder, instead all I tasted was dough Already disgusted with the palate so far, we were hoping the "meat" portion to be better than the fish. The next 3 plates... -Bacon with liver pate: the bacon was the saltiest bacon we ever ever had, somebody probably spilled ALL the salt on it, it was unbearable... the liver pate was okay though -Roasted pork with red cabbage: the driest pork I ever had, the cabbage was good, but the pork was so dry it was beyond saving from the cabbage... there were beets and those were good -Cheese & grapes: probably the most enjoyable thing of the whole meal, cause can you really go wrong with cheese and grapes? Cheese was delicious and grapes were good I'm not sure if we ordered the wrong thing, but our server said this was popular and it was pretty "Danish". Guess we know now we do not like Danish food. Also service was slow and inattentive. I was really sad because I love ALL food and pretty easy going, but I could not stand what we had... We really wanted to "puke" after our dinner. We had to brush our tongue several times to get that "puk" taste off. read more

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