THE IRON LANTERN
Cozy restaurant interior with candles and wooden tables

Authentic Danish flavours
since 1923

Hygge, heritage & modern nordic cuisine – welcome to The Iron Lantern.

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Chef preparing smørrebrød
OUR STORY

About Restaurant Denmark

At The Iron Lantern, we bring the soul of Copenhagen to your plate. Every dish is crafted with organic Nordic ingredients, traditional techniques, and a pinch of modern creativity.

From open‑faced sandwiches to slow‑roasted duck, our kitchen celebrates the rustic elegance of Danish cuisine. Come share a meal in our warm, candlelit space – just like a real krostue.

Our services

Served with a smile – and a little 🇩🇰 hygge

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Dine‑in

Traditional dining room with seasonal menus.

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Take away

Your favourite smørrebrød to go.

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Catering

Authentic Danish buffets for events.

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Private events

Celebrate in our cellar bar.

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Cooking classes

Learn to make æbleskiver & more.

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Pastry shop

Fresh wienerbrød daily.

Why choose The Iron Lantern?

Fresh ingredients

Farm‑fresh ingredients

Sourced from local Danish farms.

Experienced chefs

Michelin‑trained chefs

Passionate about Nordic cuisine.

Cozy atmosphere

Hygge atmosphere

Candles, wool blankets & warmth.

Fast delivery

Fast & free delivery

In downtown Copenhagen area.

Quality food

Award‑winning recipes

Traditional with a modern twist.

Traditional recipes

100+ year old recipes

Straight from Danish grandmas.

Guest experiences

Customer

“The best smørrebrød outside of Copenhagen. Cozy atmosphere, lovely staff.”

— Mette Larsen

Customer

“We had our wedding dinner here – absolutely magical. The duck was perfect.”

— Anders Sørensen

Customer

“Authentic Danish pastries and the most incredible aquavit selection. 10/10.”

— Emma Nielsen

Simple & honest pricing

No hidden fees – just great Danish food.

Lunch set

189 kr

per person

  • ✨ Open sandwich + coffee
  • ✨ Small salad
  • ✨ Daily pastry
most popular

Dinner feast

395 kr

per person

  • 🍖 3‑course menu
  • 🍷 Glass of wine
  • 🧀 Cheese board

Chef's table

695 kr

per person

  • 👨‍🍳 5‑course tasting
  • 🍾 Champagne pairing
  • 📜 Signed menu

Schedule a free consultation

Planning an event? Need catering advice? Let’s talk over a coffee.

📞 +45 12 34 56 78

📧 hello@ironlantern.dk

📍 Strøget 42, 1450 København