This place is delicious! The pizza was authentic and it was steaming hot when it came out. The service was wonderful. The place is very cozy and has a true Italian feeling. I highly suggest visiting if you are looking for a great Italian meal. read more

La Vecchia Signora - Quattro Frommagi - Italian Near Me - Copenhagen, 84

Sit in the garden and be patient. The food is good and the service is very pleasant although slow. The pizza and pastas are the highlights. read more

La Vecchia Signora - Italian Near Me - Copenhagen, 84

Terrific food and affordable. Francesco our waiter took terrific care of us. Would come back in a heartbeat!

Delicious! I had the pizza and some appetizers. Highly recommend! Not sure why it has to make me type so many words to leave this review. Anyways, I recommend!! read more

La Vecchia Signora - Pizza - Italian Near Me - Copenhagen, 84

It's a hole in the wall with a tiny interior. You walk up the stairs and are dropped in the middle of a hallway where waiters are walking by with food. We arrived just before 7pm on a Monday evening and got the last table that didn't require a reservation. Everyone after us were told to come back at 8:30pm so plan ahead. If you sit on the side where they make the pizza, it's hot from the fire, obviously. It takes a bit for the food to come out so this isn't a place to get a quick bite. When you're done with your meal, they'll ask if you want dessert and if you don't, they'll say "I'll let you enjoy this time" and leave unless you specifically ask for the check. As an American, I was pretty confused. Delicious pasta, you really can't go wrong no matter what you order. read more

Google Maps and Yelp led us to a tiny Italian shop near our hotel in central Copenhagen. With a long wait, full restaurant and a sign that claims to have the best pizza in Copenhagen, we thought we struck gold. We were wrong. First of all, it took about twenty minutes for the staff to acknowledge us despite having a reservation. Finally we were taken to our table, but neglect became the night's theme. Thirty minutes until our server came and around 30-45 minutes to get our food, get our check, etc. A simple dinner took almost three hours! Secondly, the food was just okay. My friend ordered the ragu and I the calzone, which is massive. Both dishes came with steep price tags so expected next-level food. Nope. Both dishes were mediocre. The space is quintessential Italian, but keep in mind there are no outdoor tables during the winter. For being a foodie city, I'd skip this place and go to Brace up the road. read more

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Fantastic fresh pasta in a cute and cozy atmosphere. The seafood was delightful and the wood oven pizzas and lamb were on point. Service was quick and friendly. I enjoyed my Sardinian red wine by the glass. Only two by the glass offerings, though. Off the beaten track and worth seeking out when you are tired of the typical tourist offerings near the canal. read more

Outstanding Italian restaurant. Excellent service in cozy atmosphere. Food was amazingly simple and delicious!

This place is lovely! Cozy little home with a charming garden if you want to eat outside. The food was amazing - we had the melon salad to start. We had two pastas; I had the Gorgonzola pasta which was amazing. The pizzas looked delicious too but did not try. The half bottle of white wine is perfection (two options available we chose the one that resembled more of a Sav blanc). Highly recommend! read more

We arrived at 9 on a Friday night & we saw a short line of people waiting for a table. We checked in thinking it would be a long wait but surprisingly after 5 minutes we were seated given there was only 2 of us. It was busy and the layout was one of taking a home and turning it into a restaurant. It was cozy with multiple levels and spaces. A maze of areas with a cool vibe. The aroma of the food cooking/baking flowing throughout took the atmosphere to another level. Our waiter came out to take our drink orders right away. When you find out the owner is from Sardinia you have high expectations. For starter, we shared the Vitello Tonnato. My first time trying this dish and it was exquisite. The tuna sauce complimented the thin slices of veal perfectly. We were both thinking how can it get better than this? Maybe we should just leave now! We decided to split a pizza and pasta. When our server found out he offered to split the pasta dish for us. What?! We settled on the Frutti di Mare. Fresh seafood & just the right amount of sauce (not soupy). For pizza, it was Salame e Peperoni. The crust was so light, almost paper thin with the right cheese/sauce ratio and had a hint of spice from the peppers-perfect pie! Good we didn't leave after our appetizer. Our server was excellent! & those high expectations were more than surpassed! read more

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Take a trip off the beaten path. This great place is in the heart of Copenhagen but off the beaten path of tourists. It is a small charming restaurant with a welcoming, comfortable and intimate atmosphere The food is fantastic. I can only speak for the pizza but checking out the other tables, I have to say that is all looked amazing. But a word of caution, the portions are huge. Even bigger than normal American portions. So, bring a friend or two -- and share. Dinner is best with company, anyway. read more

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I was trying to think of why this should get a 4/5 because I try to not give out so many 5/5 reviews. But the truth is that this place deserves the full five stars. Here's why: Atmosphere: despite its deceivingly large size, this restaurant is extremely cozy. Once you sit down and look around you practically feel as though you are in someone's home. Service: our waiter was great, AND Italian. He offered recommendations, which I took. They turned out to be wonderful (to be explained below). After our meal, we stayed and chatted for a long while. We were in no rush to leave and he seemed to be in no rush to kick us out. That was a nice change from American restaurants. Food: wow! For appetizers we had the caprese salad and beef carpaccio (I didn't eat the meat but the others did). If you know me then you know I do NOT like tomatoes. But I ate half of the caprese salad, tomatoes and all. It was so good, the basil was extremely fresh and the olive oil poured on top was so...olivey. I got the seafood pasta for my main and devoured it. Highly recommend it. I thought I wouldn't be able to finish it because it looked like so much food but once it was gone I realized I actually wanted more. So that's why we got dessert! We ordered the tiramisu, the gelato, and the lemon sorbet. The lemon sorbet had limoncello poured over it, and that added an extra zing that I loved. The gelato was creamy and provided a good compliment to the tangy sorbet. And the tiramisu? Who doesn't love a good tiramisu. All around fabulous. It was nice to go somewhere in Copenhagen off the beaten path. We actually found it as we walked through the alleyway behind the restaurant, and thought "oh wow this is a beautiful courtyard and this must be a cool restaurant. Let's come back." Very glad we did! read more

This is a very cool place to see and a good place for couples or company parties.. unfortunately the salad was boring and the pizza was burned. The service was excellent and that's why they are getting three stars. A bit pricy compared to quality of food. Good luck and keep the oven temperature low ... thanks read more

Chaotic arrival scene. Persevere. The food is excellent, beautifully presented. To atone for reservation confusion, after dinner drinks on the house. Classy. read more

Wow. Best pasta anywhere, better than Italy! So thin and perfect... I will dream of this pasta forever. A real find in Copenhagen... this place is a treasure!!! read more

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Simply fantastic place. They were friendly, speak Italian and the pizza is authentic! I felt like I was back in Italy. We craved their pizza so much we went back for seconds. They also accommodated us and made the pizzas Vegan. read more

This is by far the best Italian meal I had outside of Italy. The place is adorable. Very cozy, cute little patio outside. It gets really busy on weekends but weekdays are awesome because there are no lines. Split their pizza with someone. No way 1 person can eat it (unless that person is my son). Order ANY of their pasta dishes. Perfect combination of spices and not drowning in sauce. I also recommend getting their red house wine. Now onto deserts. Panacotta and tiramisu are definitely home made. Gelato is smooth too. Very positive experience and fantastic staff. read more

This is a gem. A GEM! If you are visiting Copenhagen and are staying in the Nyhavn area, you are going to find an abundance of overpriced, not very good restaurants. It's the tourist area. But if you want the real deal, most of the time you are going to need to take a taxi or walk 40 minutes to the meat packing district for delicious and affordable food. Well-we found this warm, classy and soulful Italian restaurant a 10 minute walk from our Nyhavn hotel. LUCKY us. The service is so lovely. The prices very reasonable.The FOOD is the real deal. The kind of food that wakes you up and makes you remember life is good! AH. Life is good. The environment is quiet and intimate. We knew we'd struck gold when we walked in the door. You are suddenly in Sardinia, in the family restaurant of great traditional cooking and love. Soul food, my friend. Run, don't walk. Then relax, and stay all evening. read more

Excellent! We were five people and they sat us at a cozy table of five, round table on our own floor. We loved the atmosphere and the setting. Our waiter was terrific. Service here is non pressure. Take your time and enjoy. We started with a bottle of the house wine. It was recommended by the waiter. Fantastic and reasonably priced. (white wine) Then for dinner we ordered a bunch of things and shared them. The pasta is so light. We had a spaghetti dish with calm. The calazone is huge amazing. The pizza is over sized. My personal favorite was the lasagna. Probably the best I have ever had ever Coffee after the meal also terrific Plus, we didn't have a reservation. They took us anyway. We really enjoyed place and our service and the atmosphere. Highly recommend. read more

La Vecchia Signora - Italian Near Me - Copenhagen, 84

This restaurant feels like someone's two-story home. Really cute and special atmosphere, particularly the spots that are hidden in the back and in the rooms upstairs. The service was friendly and quick, nothing to complain about. We were a large group and for the most part, all the food showed up at the same time so we weren't left waiting at any point for very long. The food is great. I really recommend the vitello tonnato for an appetizer. So good we scraped the plate clean of the tuna-mayo sauce. I would probably enjoy just that tuna sauce alone, without the veal underneath. The pizzas are also very good, with a crispy yet chewy thin crust. Yum. Le Quattro Stagioni is a good bet for those that like everything on their pizza (ham, artichoke, mushrooms, anchovies). Some of their pizzas come with fresh tomatos rather than tomato sauce. I don't like these very much since the cheese becomes the overwhelming flavour and its a bit bland without the acidity from the tomato sauce. But at least they have an option. Really nice food, ambiance, and service. read more

La Vecchia Signora - One of the rooms upstairs. - Italian Near Me - Copenhagen, 84

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We had dinner here our very first night in Copenhagen and now the bar has been set. Too high perhaps. My husband ordered the seafood spaghetti, loaded with mussels, clams and prawns. Let's just pause for the masterpiece that is this dish. Ok, I'm ready to proceed if you are. The portion it's perfect for feeling satiated, but not too stuffed to continue exploring the city. The spaghetti itself is not overloaded with any type of sauce, which allows the melody of the seafood to truly live up to it's worth. I'm pretty basic so I ordered the lasagna. But this wasn't your run-of-the-mill previously frozen lasagna. In fact it is almost blasphemous for me to use the word "frozen" in this post, as everything on the menu is clearly fresh and prepared to order by the chef. When the dish showed up, the cheese was still bubbling... So mouthwatering I forgot to take a picture of it. We finished the meal with an Italian sorbet trio to share which should not be overlooked. The quaint patio, the ambiance, even the blanket they offer while dining al fresco makes dinner here a memorable experience I highly recommend. read more

You don't find a good reasonable Italian restaurant easily in center of CPH. Especially ones offering good pasta. Many places only offer good pizza so we were glad to find this place. It's relatively small but completely full inside and outside. So the service can be slow although very friendly.. Pizza was good and so was pasta. Good portion size and price. Not the best one I've ever had but I enjoyed food and ambiance. Good place to go out on a date night. read more

La Vecchia Signora - Tagliatelle with gorgonzola sauce - Italian Near Me - Copenhagen, 84

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Great pizza Great prices ( remember it's Denmark) A bit tight on space but not noisy Great house wine at a reasonable price Just don't let them seat you at the tables right by the pizza oven Looks like they have a great outdoor space but it was too cold to eat outside when I was there House salad was generous size It is filled with tourists but very good quality pizza and a big fresh house salad. And for Copenhagen; reasonable. read more

I could sense that a solid Italian meal could be had here because it was nestled away on a quiet side street and had a family-owned aura. Unlike the other popular restaurants with sidewalk tables bustling with diners, La Vecchia Signora has nothing more than a little sign hanging above the door to denote its presence. The restaurant has a few small cozy dining rooms and a lovely courtyard. Highly recommend getting an Apéro spritz and the spaghetti al frutti di mare! The tiramisu looked fantastic--I'll have to be sure to save room next time! read more

La Vecchia Signora - Spaghetti al frutti di mare - Italian Near Me - Copenhagen, 84

The Lasagna was great good taste of tomatoes with a gentle creamy side. Also the pizza was one of the best we have tasted! A favourite worth visiting read more

Food here is amazing. Came to Copenhagen from Milan and this was better than the pasta I had there. Frutti di marre pasta was very good, lots of shellfish with large portions, pizza was also very good (4 cheese). Large portions for Denmark (I'm from America so it was average amount for me) portions for. Spent about 300+ for 2 dishes with aqua pana. Strongly recommend going here read more

La Vecchia Signora - 4 cheese pizza - Italian Near Me - Copenhagen, 84

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Very good food. Ordered 2 pizzas, which were HUGE, but a little annoyed they weren't cut. It took a bit of effort to cut them into pieces with a dull knife. I saw that they were cutting other customers pizzas before taking them to the tables, so, not sure why we were left out of that easy step. Salad was okay but wasn't dressed, so did a DIY with the oil and vinegar on the table. Lasagna was brought too early (with the salad) so was taken back (we didn't request), but when brought out later, the top was charred, as if they reheated it for the entree time. We finished and asked for the check/bill since it was late, but sat another :25+ min waiting. It was almost obvious they knew we were annoyed and decided to make us wait it out. Overall good pizza but the service is lacking/rude. read more

Very good pizza. A little toasty in the room next to the ovens - if it hadn't been raining we would have sat in the totally charming courtyard. We got two pizzas as we are gluttonous americans and were starving to death. Plenty to take home for later! Were able to get a table without reservations on a drizzly Monday night. read more

La Vecchia Signora - mushroom pizza in the foreground, salami & peppers in the back - Italian Near Me - Copenhagen, 84

Fantastic little place with great service, food and wine. Felt like we are in Italy! Great spot

While on vacation in Denmark we searched yelp on an empty stomach which is generally not a good idea. We found La Vecchia Signora while reading reviews and looking at pictures. La Vecchia Signora doesn't disappoint. The restaurant is clean, staff is accommodating, and the food was excellent. read more

Charming restaurant with outdoor seating, pizza was fantastic and the pasta with pomodora sauce was a 10, I highly recommend it!

Fun little place with decent pizza and pasta. The waiter was very attentive. Tables were squeezed fairly close together but this seems to be a theme in Copenhagen. The affrogato was surprisingly huge. We ordered two but could've split one between the two of us. read more

Really great Italian. Went here on our first night in Copenhagen. We went to Italy a couple years back and the food rivaled what we had there. read more

Food ok. Staff attentive and friendly. The pasta was fresh as was the salad. Wine underwelming. Nice enough but nothing special.

The pizza was amazing. My wife had the seafood pasta and it was also fabulous. It was a $$ restaurant which translates to $$$ or $$$$ American. The house wine was decent. Highly recommended if you are in the mood for some great Italian. read more

It's funny, we had just been discussing amongst friends that no way did Copenhagen have REAL Italian! But it does! We found this affordable gem right before we went to the ballet at the royal theater. The calzone was bigger than my head and the pasta was hand cut. Ingredients were fresh and I suspect much imported from Italy. We lucked out without a reservation at 5:30 pm, but you should secure one especially during the weekend. Highly recommended when your tired of local cuisine. The building is charming too! Just know the tables are tight and it has lots of steps. read more

La Vecchia Signora - Italian Near Me - Copenhagen, 84

We are recommended by an Italian guy. The restaurant is not far from Nyhavn, its busy on Friday night. Second floor is like an apartment, a bit old but cozy. We had lasagna and calzone, 180kr/person. read more

La Vecchia Signora - Italian Near Me - Copenhagen, 84

Wow it was very good. The lasagne was great, and my friends had a very tasty pizza so we can recommend it

Small family place with Great Food! Wood fired Pizza oven with everything imported from Italy. Even the wood for the oven! Great service and cozy feel. read more

This restaurant, recommended to me by an adorable Italian (Roman) manicurist in Copenhagen (she said the pizza was even better than home), was the highlight of a very weird weekend in Copenhagen. After a day tromping around all over the town, with really sore feet and empty stomachs we settled in to this diminutive, charming, multistoried restaurant and ordered ourselves a beautiful dinner (a tagliatelle, a gorgeous ravioli, two pizzas, and salads) that provided a lovely respite from the hectic day. The courses were served in a leisurely but not slow fashion and the flavors were ridiculous. Our server, an accommodating Polish young man (we had to ask, and we had to tell him he was the handomest man in Copenhagen), was very gracious and even tolerated our request for take away boxes for the pizza. Adding to the atmosphere were two rough-yet-chic (large neck tattoo + nice suit) guys sitting next us eating ice cream together, apparently a thing in Scandinavia (no, not really, but we noticed it a lot wherever we went). Glad to know where to go next time I'm in town. read more

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