Open today 10–17H.C. Andersen Haven 3, 5000 Odense C

Lunch

Smørrebrød (Danish open sandwiches) & lunch dishes named after H.C. Andersen's fairy tales, made with local ingredients and served every day from noon.

The menu is valid from 1 October to 31 December 2026.

Smørrebrød – Danish open sandwiches

We recommend 2 per person. Can be made gluten-free for an extra 15,- per person

  • A deilig lunch – our lunch deal295,-Two open sandwiches, ”Hvad Havet Fortæller” (breaded plaice) & ”Fra Andegaarden” (chicken salad), plus a large draught beer, a glass of house white wine or a large soft drink
  • Hvad Havet Fortæller135,-Breaded plaice with a chunky dill & cauliflower remoulade (Danish tangy mayonnaise sauce), pickled cauliflower & white onion, lemon
  • Den store søslange125,-Salmon rillette (soft salmon spread) with cream cheese, chives & dill, pickled green tomatoes & mustard seeds, cucumber, garden sorrel & Arla krondild
  • Konen med æggene115,-Soft-boiled eggs (”smiling eggs”), hand-peeled prawns & avocado, pickled tomatoes, pepper mayo, cress & sesame crisps · can be made vegetarian
  • Fra Andegaarden115,-Chicken salad mixed with fried mushrooms & pickles, topped with pickled red onions, crispy bacon bits, lettuce hearts & grated Arla efterglød (Danish cheese)
  • Pebersvendens nathue105,-Pickled herring marinated in cherry, cream cheese & crème fraîche, charred onions, crispy onion rings & pickled mustard seeds
  • Gartneren & herskabet105,-Caramelised Jerusalem artichokes, Jerusalem artichoke purée & crisps, aged havarti (Danish cheese), cress, pickled red onions & pepper mayo
  • Is - or can be made - vegetarian!
  • Can be made gluten-free for an extra 15,- per person

Lunch dishes

For a slightly bigger appetite

  • Den sidste perle185,-Beef burger in an organic potato bun with bacon & havarti cheese, pickled cucumber, burger dressing & onion. Served with crispy fries & aioli
  • Kejserens nye klæder185,-Raw beef tartare (topside), hand-mixed, with green salad, pickled tomatoes & red onion & sesame crisps. Served with crispy fries · add a dip for 10,-
  • Aarets tolv måneder155,-Baked goat's cheese on crouton, honey-marinated fig & pickled pear with crisp salads & roasted walnuts · can be made vegan with falafel instead of goat's cheese · add bread & butter for 15,-
  • Prinsessen på ærten155,-Caesar salad with breaded chicken, bacon, crisp lettuce, Caesar dressing, croutons & grated Arla efterglød (Danish cheese) · add bread & butter for 15,-
  • Fyrtøjet155,-Grilled panini on white country bread with smoked ham (ålerøget), mozzarella & avocado, lettuce hearts, herb aioli, pickled red onions & salted cashew nuts · can be made vegetarian
  • Nattergalen155,-Pasta in creamy mushroom sauce with salsiccia (Italian sausage), fried mushrooms, onion & garlic, parsley & grated Arla efterglød (Danish cheese) · can be made vegetarian
  • Is - or can be made - vegetarian!
  • Can be made gluten-free for an extra 15,- per person

The Danish Veterinary and Food Administration recommends cooking minced meat all the way through for food safety reasons.

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Smaahistorier – cakes & pastries

Home baking & a little something sweet with your coffee

  • Organic home-baked bun30,-+ butter 5,- · + jam 10,- · + aged havarti cheese 15,- · + sliced air-dried ham 15,-
  • Scone with chocolate30,-+ butter 5,-
  • Croissant30,-
  • Mother-in-law's chocolate cookie30,-
  • Cinnamon swirl35,-
  • Lemon tart43,-
  • Apple tart with whipped cream43,-
  • Skarø ice cream (Danish ice cream)35,-See the flavours in the freezer

Snacks & small dishes

To share at the table

  • Snack board with a little of everything125,-Enough for two
  • Olives35,-
  • Salted cashew nuts35,-
  • Homemade tortilla chips35,-
  • Small snack sausages35,-

Sides

With your meal

  • Hummus & bread85,-With pickles & something crunchy
  • 3 pcs. hot honey chicken nuggets45,-
  • French fries45,-
  • Dip10,-Ketchup, remoulade, mayo, chilli mayo or herb aioli

For the little ones

Children's menu, for children under 14

  • Hurtigløberne85,-Chicken nuggets with fries & ketchup
  • Springfyrene95,-Breaded fish with fries & remoulade (Danish mayonnaise sauce)

Drinks

Wine, beer, drinks, coffee & everything else

See the full drinks menu
Drinks menu
Smørrebrød with chicken salad and a glass of white wineTartlets, beer and salad at a table in the gardenSandwich with breaded fish and prawns

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