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The best Italian restaurants, pizza spots, and osterias in Copenhagen.

16 places Updated Aug '26

Rufino Osteria

Restaurant / chr. havn

Rufino Osteria is a contemporary Italian osteria in the heart of Christianshavn, Copenhagen, set inside a 17th-century building. Inspired by the spirit of the old-school Roman osteria, Rufino blends rustic Italian cuisine, terroir-driven low-intervention wines, and a vibrant atmosphere shaped by conviviality, energy, and hospitality. More than a restaurant, Rufino has become a reference point for Italian gastronomy and contemporary hosting in Scandinavia.

Fabro

Restaurant / indre by

Italian restaurant in Indre By known for fresh pasta. Expect a queue of locals craving affordable bowls of pasta.

Osteria 16

vesterbro

Italian spot in Vesterbro serving a seasonal tasting menu of antipasti. Fresh ingredients imported from Italy.

BÆST

nørrebro

Italian wood-fired pizza restaurant in Nørrebro using sustainable produce sourced from the surrounding area.

MANGIA

Restaurant / vesterbro

Pasta dishes are the draw at this Vesterbro spot. It has a cosy, design-focused interior and a good cocktail selection.

Graziano

Nørrebro

Italian osteria in Nørrebro serving Tuscan cuisine. Features pasta dishes, soups, and Italian wines in a cozy setting.

Osteria 16 Pesce

vesterbro

Vesterbro spot serving Italian seafood antipasti. Same team as Spaghettia. Simple, tasty small plates and Italian wine.

Piola

frederiksberg

Frederiksberg Italian known for handmade pasta and a concise menu, plus natural wines. Reservations advised.

Barabba

indre by

Modern Italian restaurant in Indre By. Their Spaghetti with butter and cavia is a must try.

Enomania

frederiksberg

Italian restaurant in Frederiksberg. Known for wine, especially from Piedmont and Burgundy, plus classic dishes.

Diamond Slice

Restaurant / nørrebro

Nørrebro restaurant for New York-style pizza slices. Sourdough crust, unique toppings. Good for takeout or dining in.