Den Gamle Kro

An Odense institution in a half-timbered building dating to 1683 on Overgade, Den Gamle Kro is loved above all for its atmosphere: cosy, rustic, antique-filled rooms, a covered atrium courtyard with retractable glass roof, and the atmospheric Munkekaelder (monk's cellar) with medieval vaulting. The kitchen serves classic Danish and Danish-French fare such as smoerrebroed, schnitzel and tableside flambe, and staff often earn praise for friendliness and sharing the inn's history. Food quality is the main split point, with several diners reporting inconsistency alongside the enthusiastic reviews.