A Danish classic—often called æggekage. Meyers' version is pillowy and rich, with quality bacon adding smoke and salt. This is comfort food refined to bistro standards. Reviewers note this dish demonstrates Claus Meyer's philosophy: respect tradition, execute with precision.
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The egg cake is hearty and Instagram-friendly with the tower views in the background. A memorable smørrebrød experience.
A seasonal variation on traditional herring. The apple adds sweetness and tartness; the herring remains briny. This is Meyers' approach to smørrebrød—honoring classics while adding thoughtful flourishes.
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The apple element sets this herring apart from versions elsewhere. A nice balance of sweet and briny.
Frikadeller are ground fish formed into patties and pan-fried. Meyers' version uses quality fish and house-made remoulade. Multiple reviews note this is rustic food prepared with fine-dining attention. The warm frikadeller contrast nicely with the cool remoulade.
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One of the warmer options—substantial and flavorful. The remoulade is house-made.
The classic done Meyers' way. The roast beef is tender; the horseradish cream is sharp and balanced. The crispy onion adds texture. This is a benchmark dish—if you understand a restaurant's approach to smørrebrød, look at their roast beef.
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A solid traditional choice. The horseradish is properly balanced—not overpowering, just right.
A lighter option. The salmon is smoked in-house; the cream cheese is tangy. Reviewers note the simplicity allows the salmon quality to shine. This is what Claus Meyer's Nordic philosophy looks like: minimal ingredients, maximal technique.
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A refined choice. The smoked salmon is excellent—you can taste the quality of the fish.
Meyers i Tårnet opened in October 2019 when Claus Meyer, a pioneer of Nordic cuisine and co-founder of Noma, took over the restaurant in the tower of Christiansborg Palace. The restaurant sits 34 meters high with panoramic views of Copenhagen. The menu focuses on classic Danish cuisine and hearty smørrebrød, featuring dishes like egg cake and fish frikadeller at lunch. Under Chef Maria Junker's leadership, the food reflects Denmark's traditions while the setting offers a perspective literally above the city. This is smørrebrød with a view and a philosophy.
Book ahead for lunch and dinner both. The tower location is popular, especially on weekends. Lunch (11:30–16:00) features smørrebrød; dinner (17:30–23:00) shifts to warm dishes.
Request a window table when you book. The 34-meter height offers panoramic views of Copenhagen—the dining experience is as much about the view as the food.
Closed Mondays. Open Tuesday–Sunday. The dinner menu (17:30–23:00) features warm Nordic dishes. Come for lunch if you want smørrebrød.
Set menus available. The tower setting makes this ideal for special occasions or visitor experiences. Ask about seasonal Nordic menus.
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