Eat · Strøget & the Latin Quarter
Restaurant Schønnemann
A lunch-only smørrebrød restaurant in the Latin Quarter, open since the 1870s: book a table for lunch, order two or three open sandwiches and a small beer; it is a sit-down lunch, not a quick stop.
Key facts
- Per person
- DKK 90–150 (≈ US$15–25)
- 2026 estimate
- Hours
- unknown
- Walk in
- after 14:00
- easiest window
- Seating
- chairs
- booking: true
- 28″ bags
- Yes
- Strøget & the Latin Quarter
- Getting there
- Hauser Plads, in the Latin Quarter
- 5 min walk
Go now?
Open?
Hours not published
Easiest walk-in
after 14:00
Reservations
Walk-in, no reservation
Per person
DKK 90–150 (≈ US$15–25)2026 estimate · check
- Lunch-only smørrebrød
- Open since the 1870s
- Book ahead in season
- Order: A full smørrebrød lunch with snaps
- Table seating
- Walk-in window: after 14:00
- Queue risk: 11:30–12:15
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Map & directions
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Plan
When you can walk in, what to order, how to pay
Walk-in windows
A walk-in lunch is only planned as primary when your arrival lands outside the “impossible” window.
How to order here
The order of play at the counter or table, what to say, how much to order and how to pay.
No shared language? Point at the dish or a photo of it. For a printed menu, translate a photo of it.
What to say
| In English | Say or show | Sounds like |
|---|---|---|
| How much is it? | Hvad koster det? | vahth KOS-ter deh |
| The bill, please | Regningen, tak | RY-ning-en, tahk |
| Hello | Hej | hi |
| Thank you | Tak | tahk |
Portions and sharing
- Two or three open sandwiches: one fish (herring), one meat (roast beef or liver pâté) and one lighter (egg and shrimp). Have a small beer.
Extras, condiments and what costs extra
- Bread and butter: may be charged if you ask for extra — Ask when you order.
Paying and tipping
Service is usually on the bill already; unlike in the US, don't add 15–20% on top.
- Ask for the price of specials before ordering; service is included and tips are not expected.
- Tipping: Not expected; service is included in the price.
- Service is included in the bill; a tip is not expected.
At the table
- Restaurant lunch is the best value; dinner menus cost far more.
- Menus near Nyhavn and Strøget can carry high drinks prices; check before you sit.
Diet and allergies
Yes means there is something for you; ask means possible with care; no means go elsewhere.
- Vegetariannot on file
A few items only; the menu is fish and meat first. Tell the waiter early.
Show: Jeg spiser ikke kød eller fisk.
- No porkask
Possible, but pork appears on several open sandwiches; ask for the ingredients.
Show: Uden svinekød, tak.
On the ground
Hygiene and comfort
- Restrooms
- Restroom on site · accessible restroom: check
- Seating
- Chairs at tables
- Kids
- kids' menu: ask · stroller: poor · Not built for long visits with young children; a quiet lunch for older kids
- Access
- step-free: check · Older building in the Latin Quarter; confirm steps at the door
Hygiene
- Cold fish and herring are standard; sensitive stomachs can start with the roast beef and egg.
Facts
- Reservations
- Taken — Reserve a lunch table ahead in busy months; walk-in seats are possible at the edges of lunch (check).
- Capabilities
- food · toilet
- Diet
- vegetarian: some · gluten free: unknown · halal: unknown
- Getting there
- Hauser Plads, in the Latin Quarter · ~5 min walk
Cons
- Lunch only and closed some days; check the weekly schedule.
- Sit-down prices; a full lunch with drinks is not cheap.
- Tables in the main room are close together.
Ordering helpDish glossary · Price check
Dish glossary
| On the menu | What it is | Order it how |
|---|---|---|
| Smørrebrød | Open sandwich on dense rye bread with a topping such as herring, roast beef or egg and shrimp. | Order two or three per person from the menu; eat them with knife and fork, from the lightest to the heaviest. |
| Sild | Marinated herring, the traditional first course. | Often served with rye bread, capers and onion; ask the waiter for the house selection. |
| Snaps | A small glass of chilled spirit, often caraway-flavoured. | Served with herring; sip it, do not shoot it. |
| Øl | Beer. | A small local lager is the usual pair. |
Price check
- locals pay
- A smørrebrød is about DKK 90–150 each; a full lunch with a beer is about DKK 300–450 (2026 estimate).
- tourist price
- Prices are the same for locals and visitors; the cost comes from ordering several pieces and drinks.
- rule
- Ask for the price of specials before ordering; service is included and tips are not expected.
| Extra on the table | Typical charge | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| Bread and butter | may be charged if you ask for extra | Ask when you order. |
Deep dive
Questions, nearby food and sources
Questions and answers
What should I order?
Two or three open sandwiches: one fish (herring), one meat (roast beef or liver pâté) and one lighter (egg and shrimp). Have a small beer.
Checked 2026-09-29 · Voykit desk
Do I need to book?
Yes for weekend and summer lunches; midweek off-peak you may get a table walk-in.
Checked 2026-09-29 · Voykit desk
Nearby alternatives
If it is closed or the line is too long
- Lagkagehuset bakery at Nørreport3 min walkA bakery chain outlet by Nørreport station: a coffee and a pastry at a lower price than a café, and a rye-bread sandwich for a picnic in the King's Garden.
- Torvehallerne food market3 min walkTwo glass halls of food stalls beside Nørreport: go for a late lunch or an early dinner and eat standing or at the shared tables; stalls keep their own hours.
- Conditori La Glace5 min walkA confectionery café on a lane off Strøget, open since 1870: go for coffee and a slice of cake in the afternoon; the layered sports cake is the local choice.
- Pølsevogn (hot dog cart) at City Hall Square12 min walkA red sausage cart on City Hall Square: a cheap, fast hot dog with rye-bread bun options and the local toppings; a good standing lunch between Tivoli and Strøget.
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Nearby
Straight-line distance; walk time adds 30% for streets.
Used as a seated rest node in Copenhagen in 4 days.
Sources
- officialRestaurant Schønnemann (official)
- secondaryWikivoyage — Copenhagen (eat)