La Banchina

"As is often the case in many big coastal cities, restaurants on the water can be overpriced, overtouristy, and painfully disappointing. But that’s not the case with La Banchina, a lively spot with docks that lead out into the harbor. Diners come here to swim and eat crispy fish burgers—delicately deep-fried cod wedged inside a golden bun—and wash them down with glasses of natural wine. La Banchina is at its best on a warm day, when locals sun themselves and take post-meal dips in the harbor. But don’t rule it out in the colder months, when the menu turns warm and wintry and you can make use of the onsite sauna. photo credit: Mikkel Bækgaard" - Mary Holland

"At La Banchina you feel like you have gone to the countryside. On a summer day, this is the perfect spot for a casual bite or a glass of wine." - Blad

"La Banchina is a popular walk-in restaurant and wine bar with a harbor dock for swimming and an onsite sauna." - Travel + Leisure Editors

"Is there a place to eat and drink in Copenhagen more idyllic than La Banchina? The question may enter your mind when you take in the vibrant tableau that tends to form on the restaurant’s jetty on a nice day, as Copenhageners dive into the water between sips of natural wine and bites of smoked sardines. There’s a sauna on the premises that you can book ahead, but the restaurant is walk-in only." - Anna Norström, Gabe Ulla

"All around Copenhagen, you’ll find plenty of opportunities to try the trend, from innovative mobile dipping zones scattered throughout the harbor to casual spots like La Bachina wine bar (a few minutes walk from Noma) where you can jump into the harbor before warming up in the sauna while drinking rosé." - Regan Stephens