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Restaurant Schønnemann

Traditional Danish spot where the schnapps are flowing and the smørrebrød is loaded.

Copenhagen, Denmark

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A smoørrebrød spread.   dibbiejane / Atlas Obscura User
A mound of locally sourced shrimp with dill.   dibbiejane / Atlas Obscura User
An eel tartare showered in chives.   dibbiejane / Atlas Obscura User
A herring filet with accoutrements.   dibbiejane / Atlas Obscura User
Local, cave-aged cheese.   dibbiejane / Atlas Obscura User
A selection of herrings.   dibbiejane / Atlas Obscura User
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An exceptional vignette of Danish food and drink, this spot keeps the local schnapps flowing alongside seafood-focused open face sandwiches that are emblematic of the region. Since 1877, Restaurant Schønnemann has built up a deserved reputation for serving some of the finest smørrebrød in the capital. The menu allows for easy sampling of signature local flavors, including the sweeter smaller shrimp found in this part of the world. 

In a dish this simple, details are everything and they're fastidiously on-point here. Silky smoked salmon, smoked eel tartare, and white fish sit atop the Danish canvas of rye cradled by kitschy fishy themed porcelain. The bread is baked in house, many of the cheeses are aged in nearby caves, and the herring is cured and aged by the expert chefs. The dark-wood interior has an air of Old World grandeur, making for an especially atmospheric lunch.

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