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Aamanns 1921

4.3 (47 reviews)
Open 11:30 am - 4:00 pm, 6:00 PM - 11:00 PM

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Eric L.

I wanted to like this, but I just didn't care. The two-or-three-per-person suggestion is excessive; I felt overly full after two, and I ended up with three. The Smørrebrøds are beautiful, but some of the flavors just don't mix well together. Service was indifferent to me (I sat at the bar as a solo diner), which is fine. But it's not high-luxury dining, despite the high price tags.

Icelandic Smoked Salmon (And a flight of Snaps)
Komal R.

Aamanns is a very well known name in Copenhagen for making the most delicious and presentable Smørrebrød (a Danish open faced sandwich). And while you are at it, don't forget to try a flight of Snaps (or Schnapps). The snaps are strong but served in small glasses - the size of (or slightly larger than) a typical shot. Flavors range from earthy to fruity but paired with the Salmon and Herring - uh too good! We got two Smørrebrød: Icelandic cold smoked salmon, pickled cucumber, dill, horseradish and the Curry herring, egg, apples, crème fraîche, onions, pork fat crisp. Both were presented beautifully and tasted fresh and delicious! They recommend trying 2-3 Smørrebrød per person but instead of that we got the Herring platter with the fish prepared in four different ways. It is served with pork fat which was unexpectedly delicious. We also got the flight of Snaps - you can choose 4 from 6-8 I can't recall exactly. We got the Rye bread (classic), Lovage, Apple-horseradish-lemon, and Grilled lemon and all paired so well with the Salmon and Herring. If you can have only 1 meal in Copenhagen, I would suggest make reservations and head to Aamanns 1921.

The set wine pairing menu.

The service was impeccable from us entering the restaurant until we left. The food was excellent, the ambiance bright and vibrant. We got to enjoy every bite without being rushed. I highly recommend this restaurant.

Cold smoked salmon
Ari L.

Had a really lovely lunch meal here. We sat at the bar and ordered serve items. Everything was fresh and tasty. The food was a little slow and the staff wasn't the friendliest, but I would absolutely come back to eat here again. And definitely try the home made schnapps if you go.

Raphael P.

Went here for the Smorgasbords, ended up ordering the tasting menu, and could not have been happier with the overall experience. The food and service was superb- the produce in particular tasted incredibly fresh and they executed some creative dishes with unique flavors. This place is Michelin recommended for a reason- highly recommend, go before they get their star!

Sarah I.

The elite of all smørrebrød restaurants. I managed to get a reservation and yes it was worth visiting. Wow! This is a Michelin star restaurant and certainly deserves the recognition. Denmark is famous for its open faced sandwiches. The sandwiches here are next-level. They are works of art, in flavor and aesthetics. The place is mid-sized with a capacity of about 50 I'd guess. Guests are seated close together which makes the place cozy. I loved that as I got speaking with people on the table next to me. Good for me but there's no privacy if that's something you need. The sandwiches are as great as they look. Delicious. Far more filling than I expected and very laden with goodies. My favorite part was the elderberry flower drink. So soft and subtle, with a hint of sweetness and a floral punch. I loved it! When in Denmark, you must try smørrebrød, and this is an epic place to do that.

Menu 1921 lunch
Jeannie W.

Perfect spot for lunch while visiting Copenhagen during our 6 hour layover! Food was delicious and service was excellent. We had the salmon and the shrimp toasts. The salmon was the standout. Feeling good about our decision to dine here trying out some classic dishes. Easily walkable from the train station. We were fortunate to be seated right away as we did not have a reservation. I understand they have a Michelin star rating and it is well deserved.

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Marivic L.

While on holiday in Copenhagen, I knew I needed to try the smorrebrod and this is the place. The space is large, bright, and welcoming - almost as welcoming as our server. She was very helpful, answered our questions, and made great recommendations. We tried a variety of smorrebrod and enjoyed all of them. My favorite was the mushrooms. While we tried 3 each, 2 was plenty for us. We also tried a couple flavors of schnapps. They were definitely stronger than any drink I'm used to but I'm happy I tried them.

Jessica L.

Very nice take on the traditional smorrebord. The service is excellent. New plates and utensils between courses. They recognize 3 per person, my husband and I each ordered two and shared and it was plenty of food. I got the mushroom and the marinade on the mushrooms was perfectly seasoned and really brought out the flavor. The salmon was delicious as well and probably my favorite of the four dishes. My husband got the beef tartare which he enjoyed but it isn't my thing. We also got the cod and it was delicious as well. I loved the texture of that dish. We picked different schnapps to drink as well. My grilled lemon schnapps went well with the mushrooms and salmon. My husband got the dill which was nice. The only improvement could've been if the knives were more serrated. Even though they gave us shaper knives it was still hard to cut through.

Ann P.

We landed and arrived a few hours later at a pre planned Boxing Day lunch at Aamanns 1921. We had previous communication with the restaurant and our reservation was flawless. The setting is bright and open with modern design. Tables are spaced apart and noise level was moderate, all creating a conducive environment for dining. Service was a little slow to start (no one came to our table) but once we called our server over, if flowed perfectly. Perhaps in Denmark one needs to call the server, I am not sure. After the initial delay of about 20 minutes, service was flawless. The menu is expansive with amazing offerings. We wanted to sample Smörrebrod and chose 3; hand peeled shrimp, Icelandic salmon and mushroom salad. We also tried house made Schaaps and my daughter had a local IPA. Our server helped me choose a Schaaps and helped me learn a little about how to enjoy. We also wanted to try Risalamande, a Danish cherry rice Christmas pudding. It was ambrosial. Everything was beyond our expectations.

Sheila P.

I will preface this by saying that, I understand open faced sandwiches are popular in Denmark and this location is supposed to have the best, but I found the ones at this establishment to be over sauced yet bland. Keeping in mind a 3 star review, we tried 5 types: roasted beet (favorite), pickled herring (second favorite), pan fried plaice (third favorite), shrimp salad, and chicken salad (both had too much mayo). Make a reservation and expect long wait times between courses. The waitress was able to recommend a nice pairing of their house cordial which they are known for. My overall impression was: very pretty food but missed the mark on flavor. I personally would have skipped this meal and gotten a hotdog down the street.

Heirloom tomato Smørrebrød
Tiffany C.

As an American who has never had smørrebrød before, Aamanns 1921 was an amazing introduction to both the tradition and a more modern approach to a classic Danish food. The server spoke both Danish and English and was happy to help me navigate the menu. She was great at explaining 2-3 smørrebrød is typically enough for one person and was very attentive during my lunch. She also recommended trying their house made schnapps which they have a wide selection. I tried an herbal one that would complement the plaice well but I think my expectations of American schnapps (grossly sweet) got in the way of enjoying the reality (strong more like flavored aquavit). Best thing in the menu: Tomato Smørrebrød - it was the right level of freshness and earthiness due to the rye bread. The seasoning also accentuated the quality of the ingredients present for a surprisingly filling and satisfying plate. Ambiance - More fine dining with white linen tables and a classy but quite packed dining room. There were both single rectangular tables and some round tables for much bigger parties. Most people were dressed well in tailored wool coats and more business casual wear.

Lingonberry salad
Alex H.

Aamaans 1921serves danish food in an elegant, modern space. Diners have the choice of a 10 course menu, 3-course menu or a la carte. We opted for the 3-course menu. Our first course was freshly baked sourdough bread followed by our appetizer, slow cooked potato topped with potato foam and grilled monkfish finished with rich lobster soup. The dish was nourishing and warming for my sleep-deprived soul and balanced tart, creaminess and meatiness effortlessly. The main course was grilled pork two ways, the first preparation, a grilled pork belly topped with brown sugar sauce, and the second preparation being a pork meatball topped with onion and parsley and served with a side of spinach and lingonberry salad. Dessert was a dish with rhubarb, almond cake, ice cream and marscapone cream and topped with cardamom crisps. Aamaans serves a delicious tasting meal and is an elegant backdrop for a swanky date

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Great food - I'm not usually a huge fan of herring, but the Herring Plate was incredible along with everything else. Don't miss.

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"We only now set the tables so you have to wait till 2:30. Sorry we don't have anything for 4." While I see an empty 6 top right over there.

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Great food - I'm not usually a huge fan of herring, but the Herring Plate was incredible along with everything else.

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Cap Horn - My gravlaks (smoked salmon) open face sandwich

Cap Horn

3.9(99 reviews)
0.9 kmKøbenhavn K
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This restaurant is on "Restaurant Row" in the Nyhavn area. This restaurant was a recommendation,…read moreand I would recommend it too. There were outside tables, but it was a bit chilly, so we opted for the nearly deserted inside restaurant. We had a table near the window, so it was a great view. The restaurant was nicely decorated and the service was very friendly. I ordered the gravlax open-faced sandwich, which is smoked salmon (very similar to lox) on an excellent sour dough bread. I opted to skip the mustard sauce, but the sandwich was perfect. My wife had the potato open-faced sandwich, which consisted of new potatoes, organic rye bread, lemon mayonnaise (romaleid), fried onions and pickled pearl onions. She really enjoyed it, along with her Spritz drink. Denmark seems to be one of those countries, where you cannot order tap water. Fair enough. However, our water consisted of an open carafe (which I'm sure was tap water), for which we were charged 50 Krona ($8). This seems high for tap water.

Staff had a "I don't wanna be here attitude"... we were definitely a bother. Went for the burger,…read morecouldn't add cheese, staffed stated food was not made there, so no modifications. Settled on fried fish and shrimp croquettes (ok). We knew it was a tourist trap, but we were looking for better service. Great location on a beautiful day, if not for the excitement of being in the city... the staff could have destroyed it. On vacation, looking to order a drink, I was advised they only had what was on the menu... mind you, as you look around, the establishment next door was rocking a full bar! In my opinion, pick a trap with friendly inviting and help staff... not unless you like it that way!

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Cap Horn - A view of the restaurant.

A view of the restaurant.

Cap Horn - Another table's excellent looking shrimp open-faced sandwich.

Another table's excellent looking shrimp open-faced sandwich.

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