The 7 Best Restaurants on Bornholm
Bornholm is more than just sunshine and beautiful beaches – it's a culinary destination where high-quality ingredients meet passionate chefs. On the island, you will also find other restaurants besides ours that combine local traditions with modern gastronomy, creating unique taste experiences. Here is our take on the 7 best restaurants, including our own Restaurant Melsted Badehotel, where you can taste the best of Bornholm.
1. Kadeau – Bornholm's Michelin Pride
Kadeau embodies Bornholm's gastronomy at its highest level. With a Michelin star and a focus on local ingredients from the island, the restaurant offers a culinary journey where each dish tells a story of Bornholm's nature and traditions.
Fun fact: Kadeau started in 2007 as a small summer restaurant on the south coast of Bornholm. Since then, it has grown to become a beacon in Danish gastronomy, leading the way in putting Bornholm on the culinary map.
Address: Baunevej 18, 3720 Aakirkeby
View this post on InstagramAt the foot of Melsted Beach, right at the water's edge, you will find Restaurant Melsted Badehotel – an atmospheric restaurant in Gudhjem. Here you can experience the best of Bornholm cuisine, where local ingredients and culinary traditions are combined to create delicious menus that vary daily and according to the season.
Here you can enjoy both lunch and dinner with breathtaking sea views, whether you are seated indoors or on the restaurant's large, beautiful panoramic terrace. On the panoramic terrace, you can soak up the sun's rays by the water's edge all day and conclude the evening with a view of the enchanting sunset sky.
Fun fact: The restaurant draws inspiration from the old Bornholm seaside hotels of the 19th century, where guests came to enjoy simple yet refined meals with sea views. Melsted Restaurant continues this tradition with a modern twist.
Address: Melstedvej 27, 3760 Gudhjem
3. Restaurant Det Røde Pakhus – Exceptional Fish and Seafood
In Rønne, you'll find Det Røde Pakhus (The Red Warehouse), where the ocean's bounty comes to life. The dishes are simple yet full of flavor, and the atmosphere is both relaxed and elegant. Perfect for a lunch or dinner where freshly caught fish takes center stage.
Fun fact: The restaurant is housed in a historic building that was once used for storing grain and fish. Today, you can still feel the echoes of history while enjoying a plate of the day's catch.
Address: Snellemark 30, 3700 Rønne
View this post on InstagramNordlandet in Sandvig is known for its modern Nordic cuisine and spectacular views of the Baltic Sea. The menu features local ingredients and a minimalist approach that allows the flavors to speak for themselves.
Fun fact: Nordlandet is located in a building that was originally a small guesthouse. In 2014, it was transformed into a modern restaurant and boutique hotel, where art and gastronomy go hand in hand.
Address: Strandvejen 68, 3770 Allinge-Sandvig
5. Christianshøjkroen – A Traditional Dining Experience
At Christianshøjkroen in Almindingen, you can enjoy well-prepared classic Danish dishes. The chefs use local ingredients with respect for the island's traditions, creating familiar and delicious dishes. The cozy location in the heart of Bornholm's vast forest, Almindingen, completes the experience.
Fun fact: The inn was originally built as a hunting lodge in the late 1800s and has, over time, been a gathering place for both hunters and nature lovers.
Address: Segenvej 48, 3720 Aakirkeby
6. Le Port – A romantic gem in Vang
Le Port offers an atmospheric experience with panoramic sea views. The food is inspired by French gastronomy, but always with a Bornholm touch. It's the perfect place for a romantic dinner, where the tranquility of the moment can be fully enjoyed.
Fun fact: Le Port was established in 1976 by a Danish-French couple who wished to combine their love for French culinary art with Bornholm's ingredients and nature.
Address: Vang 81, 3790 Hasle
7. Svaneke Bryghus – An institution on the island
Le Port offers an atmospheric experience with panoramic sea views. The food is inspired by French gastronomy, but always with a Bornholm touch. It's the perfect place for a romantic dinner, where the tranquility of the moment can be fully enjoyed.
Fun fact: Le Port was established in 1976 by a Danish-French couple who wished to combine their love for French culinary art with Bornholm's ingredients and nature.
Address: Vang 81, 3790 Hasle