Smorrebrod in Copenhagen – Fleisch in Vesterbro

Danish smorrebrod with a butcher’s appetite

At Fleisch, lunch belongs to smorrebrod. This Danish open faced sandwich starts with bread and builds upwards: meat, fish or vegetables, followed by the sharp, creamy and crunchy touches that bring it all together. Simple enough in principle. Worth doing properly.

Our take is generous and rooted in the lunch traditions of Kødbyen, Copenhagen’s Meatpacking District. Think roast beef with remoulade, pickled cucumber, crispy onions and horseradish. Chicken salad with house-smoked bacon and pickled mushrooms. Or crisp-fried plaice with lemon and dill.

These are combinations we keep coming back to because they taste good. The toppings should earn their place, and every mouthful should give you a bit of everything.

If this is your first smorrebrod sandwich, pull up a chair. It is an open sandwich best tackled with a knife, a fork and an appetite.

Settle in for the Butcher’s Lunch Menu

Want to try several of the kitchen’s favourites? The Butcher’s Lunch Menu brings a selection of smorrebrod to the table, giving you a taste of different toppings and combinations.

The menu is ordered by the whole table. A good reason to take your time, compare favourites and make a proper lunch of it.

You can also choose individual pieces from our smorrebrod menu. Stick with something you know you like, or try a Danish classic you have never tasted before.

See the current lunch menu for dishes and prices.

Lunch in Copenhagen’s old Meatpacking District

Fleisch is a restaurant in Kødbyen, in the Vesterbro neighbourhood. You will find us in former butcher’s premises, where tiled walls, a long bar and raw industrial details are part of the room.

Around us, working meat businesses share the district with galleries, restaurants and nightlife. Kødbyen still has its working roots, alongside the people and places that keep it moving today. Our food belongs in these surroundings: rustic, full of flavour and without unnecessary fuss.

Come for lunch with friends, take a break from exploring Copenhagen or settle in over Danish smorrebrod before heading back into the city. There is always another street to explore. First, lunch.