Vibe-good, food -good, people-good! I wanted to give it up…read moreReal quick! I'm hoping to drive more international reviews! This restaurant, located across from my hotel hit the spot! It was open late go Copenhagen and we got friendly service quickly. A small group all had pasta and a tasty wine. They brought bread and olive oil which is my favorite and I wish we would have had more but then im avoiding lots of bread! The portion was nice. It's not very big, so if it's busy, seating may take a while. They spoke Danish, English and Spanish! In short it was good and tasted home made!

My wife & I just enjoyed one of our best dinners in years. Rufina Osteria is intimate and classy,…read morebut without the stuffiness one might expect of a gourmet restaurant. And gourmet it is. Every dish is sourced from a combination of Italian and Danish providers, made and plated with care, and served with an explanation radiating pride in true craftsmanship. The antipasti, primi, and secondi, individually, were enough to earn this restaurant five stars. Together, each succeeding dish compounded our delight. And the dessert? I will probably never eat another flan as good as theirs. I know what you're thinking: "I came all the way to Copenhagen. Why would I choose an Italian restaurant?" Hey, good food is good food. Rufina Osteria offers the very best.

Yelp already wrote the first line of the review for me…read more "Hmm...I have tried something better, elsewhere...." Then again, I didn't have much expectation when it comes to thai take away. I somehow believe the magical of Thai cuisine can only be enjoyed properly when served and shared over the table with friends and family. Fast food Thai? Then you have simply lost the golden touch. We ordered massaman curry and and phat kee mao that has a chilli mark on the side. While the curry has nice flavour to it, it was far too watery and the content of the curry was just shredded carrots, cashews and yes, the cubed tofu that was the main ingredient I chose. Not much to get excited about. The Phat Kee Mao was supposed to be spicy, but even my boyfriend who was sensitive to spicy food (although he is slowly trained to appreciate chili) was wondering about the chili sign on the menu. Again, overall flavour was nice, but it needed an extra kick to be called as Thai version of fried noodles. What gives two stars instead of one is that they cooked their food pretty fast, with the wok action and all, and that they were very friendly as well as the price. I, on the other hand, would continue the hunt over good Thai take away

Recently, I visited Green Mango - twice. Both times for lunch and with a different peer for each…read morevisit. My first visit was initiated by my peer who's a regular (live close by). Early signs of autumn foul weather made us crave a warm, healthy and tasty lunch. Being two undergrads, it also needed to be affordable. On this day, at lunch time peak hour, it was busy but still cosy and possible to have a conversation. For my second visit, I recommended this place to my other peer. We were in a rush but wasn't willing to compromise on the meal quality. I knew from the first visit that this place serves quick, affordable and healthy warm lunches and it was near the place we were rushing to, so it was a perfect option. On this day, we arrived just prior to the lunch time peak hour, so we had the place to ourselves which definitely eased facilitating our only 35 min. visit (entrance to exit). During both visits I thought I experienced some language differences when making the order, or maybe it was all due to my semi-impaired hearing. However, it didn't have any major influence on getting the order across as the meals on the menu are presented in the form of numbers and in Danish and English. I do agree, with some of the other reviews, that the flavour intensity isn't overwhelming which comes down to a personal preference. You could probably have a stronger flavoured option on the plentiful menu. Remember, I've only tried two. All in all, a very nice, convenient and small place if you're after a hot healthy and affordable lunch. I am thankful for places like this and will probably go there again when I have my way pass.

A fresh, inventive, trendy new restaurant in Copenhagen. Cuisine has a unique Mexican/Spanish tapas…read morestyle with a Scandinavian twist. Tried everything on the menu, which was recently updated in 2020 with in-season fruits and vegetables, several new items, and clever recipe changes. The bread with sunflower praline and apple hot sauce was a pleasant starter. The tapioca cracker, tuna with salsa is phenomenal. Try the ceviche for a tangy delight different than what you'll get elsewhere. The smoky cauliflower comes with an amazing mole reduction. Gem salad was simple, yet tasty, with local cheese and a bit of seaweed. The gambas (shrimp) are presented well, and flavorful but small (not much meat). This is made up for with the excellent grilled redfish Tikin-Xic, make-it-yourself tacos, with red salsa, refried beans, coriander, lime and homemade tortillas. Several dishes were moderately, and thankfully, spicy. Enough to fill you up or a light meal if you get a few. Dessert is a perfect balance between rich, velvety Grenache and ultra-fluffy, sweet guava sorbet on a crispy waffle biscuit. Decent beer and wine selection. I tried the 2016 Ritual Pinot Noir from Chile, but there is also a wine pairing that I will try next time to complete the experience. Staff is professional and friendly. Ambiance is young, inviting and simple. Place was busy (on a Wednesday) and rather small, so I was fortunate to get a spot at the bar as a walk-in. I recommend getting no before they decide to increase prices and you need weeks or months for a reservation. Kudos!

Absolutely fantastic Latin American dinner in a cool small space. Great cocktails, fun waiters…read more Food was out of this world. A fish and seafood-based menu with focus on Mexican cuisine. Themed fine dining at its best!

There are seriously days in my life where survival may not have been possible without the gracious…read moreservices provided by the adorable icelandic sisters behind the thinktank CPH Sandwich & Coffee. Honestly, it's just your typical coffee and sandwich stop shop. They are not coffee artists by any stretch of the imagination - but their location (en route to my office from the metro) and the fact that they provide caffeine to go (sometimes adding extra shots for free if I look particularly frazzled), makes them my favorite place in the whole of Copenhagen between the hours of 8-10am, Monday through Friday. They offer discounts for several of the business people in the area, which means I get a two kroner discount on my yogurt when I'm too lazy to make the exact same thing for myself at home for one quarter of the price. The less than two minutes I spend in here every morning waiting for them to make my coffee (an order they have memorized, by the way), is also the only opportunity I have to watch the Danish morning news programs, and while I never stick around to get the full story, I've seen less than two minutes of lots of interesting stuff, many times, without having to pay any cable bills. #winning

I was visiting Copenhagen last week. First time in the city and I was walking on my way to see…read moreChristiana. It was quite cold outside and I hadn't had any coffee so I stopped into this coffee shop for a coffee. The coffee shop is rather small, but the prices were really decent (for what I could tell in Copenhagen). The two ladies working their were quite friendly, and they gave me a small piece of biscotti, which was a nice bonus.

Hats off to this adorable establishment and its even more incredible proprietor! I stumbled in…read morefifteen minutes before closing just to get a bottle of water and ended up staying for longer because of how at home I felt. I expected to get refused service for coming in so late, when really, I was welcomed with a friendly face and conversation. To top it off, the barista threw in a croissant with my beverage order so that I wouldn't feel peckish on the road to the airport. The croissant was buttery and flakey, and the white tea that I had ordered beside it had lovely floral notes that helped wash away the guilt from the croissant. Kudos to the barista for being the highlight of my trip to Copenhagen and for helping it end on the right foot.

I'm not sure if the main reason I like Kafferiet is because of the owners beard, his unconditional…read morehospitality, the pink cups, or the actual flat whites I've been ordering daily since I discovered this place last week. Either way, I'm happy to see that CPH sandwich and coffee and Sweet Treat, Baresso, Emmerys, and Lagkagehuset now have a new neighborhood friend. Because five different places to get coffee in a two block radius is not nearly enough. All jokes aside Kafferiet has easily become my jam. It's really good. And, it's also super cute. I love the decoration and I'm slightly intimidated by their gorgeous espresso machine and I have a major desire to spend a day working from that big round table at the end of the room. It feels like a place I could hang out at all day.

Knipps Kaj is a Pop-Up Restaurant in the middle of Copenhagen in between the pillars under…read moreKnippelsbro! Open every night during the month of August. The concept is one set menu with delicious organic food and amazing natural wines. Everyone sits together in one long table along the beautiful view of the canal, and you just let the magic work. It was fantastic, I met people from all over the world, everyone was so friendly, it was such a charming night. If you happened to be in Copenhagen during the month of August, you have to go for this unique experience. All the best V

These guys rock. Amazing sandwiches and pizza. Bread quality is top notch. Affordable, fast, and…read morefriendly. Saved me on a late night after a few drinks!

Cozy place. Amazing pizza. Ate here twice in a week. My teenagers loved it as well. Must visit.read more

Kadeau is a unique 'concept restaurant' as well as a fine dining experience. And the staff, nearly…read moreall born, raised and trained in different regions of Scandinavia, there is a natural unselfconscious serenity to the room, as you glide on a magic carpet of food above the eastern coast of Denmark, where the fish and mushrooms come from. COOL TIP! - the Chef Nicolai N... grows own produce, on the island of Bornholm, or he forages the landscape for it. So, THE SEASON CHANGES THE MENU. Here's how the Chef explains it: GROWING SEASON Apr - Oct "Focusing on Bornholm's fresh produce, both from our own garden and foraged in the wild. Herbs and vegetables shine alongside our favourite, sustainably-sourced Nordic meat and seafood." PRESERVATION SEASON Sep - Apr "A focus on our preservation techniques. The flavours of spring and summer are captured and transformed through a variety of traditional and contemporary methods. Ingredients from our garden are paired with the finest, sustainably-sourced Nordic seafood and meat."

Restaurant Kadeau was a fascinating Michelin restaurant to come to. Those looking for something…read morebombastic and crazy may come away disappointed as this is much more subtle and cozy story about it's head chef, Nicolai Nørregaard. The end result is a clear understanding of Nicolai's heritage and cooking style told through really unique dishes that I never experienced before. Finding Kadeau was easy for us personally as it was very, very close to our hotel, the NH Hotel Collection. For those taking the metro, it is super close to the Christianshavn metro stop, nestled amongst unassuming business buildings. The front door is made with black wooden planks and a small doorbell + light with the name and the recently updated three Michelin stars. We rang the doorbell and were kindly greeted in. The front staff took our coats, and we were taken first to the kitchen. All the kitchen staff said hello, and we were given an explanation about the unique kitchen, calling out the designer as well as the unique wooden hearth that would become important during the menu. The dining area isn't too big with a couple more exclusive looking tables, one close to the kitchen and another in a greenhouse looking area. We were seated in the main dining area with a comfortable fur blanket and looking out towards the restaurant's garden. The music was usually light and comfortable/warm. All-around, the service was fantastic. The servers had the Michelin style precision of grabbing our plates and setting them down at the same time for our party as well as guiding us to the restroom and being super helpful. Each of the servers/chefs understood the restaurant's story and mission, easily explaining the dishes and background of where the ingredients were sourced from - from Chef Nicolai's garden on his original home island on Bornholm where the original Kadeau is located. Our menu was part of the summer menu - one of the last couple weeks before they would change it out. At first glance, the menu seems oddly simple for a 3 Michelin star restaurant. One of the items literally is a sandwich of leaves which sounds like a really 'out there' dish. But again, this all not only usually combined flavors in unique ways and with gorgeous/thoughtful presentations, but told the stories of the ingredients from Bornholm and reinforced how these classic ingredients could be made into something new. Some of the highlights of the dishes included the mackerel tart (looking like a gorgeous flower of mackerels on a wonderful tart); the cured squid (the squid was tender and unlike any squid we ever had - so delicious and full of flavor); and the hot and cold smoked salmon (again, unlike any smoked salmon we had and a magnificent presentation + story that our server expertly told). And yes, a couple dishes didn't work quite as well for us. For instance, one of the desserts was called the chewy fruits and conifers. It was very, very beautiful but the side with beets was just overly sweet and a bit too big to eat all the way through. We also loved the plates and cutlery. Apparently many of the artwork on the tables and the spoons/knives/forks were made by a Copenhagen silverware maker in a first time collaboration. Super gorgeous. We were also very fortunate to meet Chef Nicolai as well during one of the courses. They also have a robust wine list as well as mocktails. We partook in the mocktail pairing and shared just one of the pairings between the two of us which was perfect. The mocktails on its own weren't the most memorable and the last one, being a rendition of apple juice, was our least favorite. But we do think the mocktails really enhanced the flavors of the tasting menu and appreciated the technique and extra care taken in each of them. In the end, we really felt like we came away understanding Bornholm and how excellent the island's ingredients were. And appreciating Chef Nicolai's care and craft in sharing his vision, culture, and upbringing in the food. It felt so crystal clear to me who the chef was. And just an excellent experience all around.