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    Mama Rosa

    2.3 (85 reviews)
    ModerateMexican, Italian
    Open • 9:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Touristy
    Good for groups

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    Very disappointing. We waited far too long for our food, and it definitely wasn't worth the wait. The food looked great, but the taste was awful. Most dishes were incredibly bland and lacked basic seasoning, while others were so salty they were hard to eat. The quality was inconsistent, and everything felt poorly made. For the price, I expected much better. Unfortunately, I wouldn't return or recommend this place.

    Seafood Pasta Dish
    I T.

    Phenomenal food !!! I had the seafood pasta that the chef recommended , and it was absolutely delish!! The service was great and the great ambiance while people watching from the table , we sat upstairs. Yummy food ! Enjoyed Mario's hospitality, super nice gentleman, very accommodating, and made sure we received the best , only the best in Copenhagen. Thank you Mario and team! Your new fans from Cali

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    Tony U.

    I found this restaurant while walking about Stroget. Oddly, It is an Italian/Mexican restaurant. I had Italian both nights. The carpaccio was pretty good and the service was friendly and reliable. For those who don't speak Danish, no worries: they spoke very good English as in most Copenhagen establishments. The food is good, but the atmosphere is very cozy and on a hot humid summer night, it's fun to sit outside with the rest of Copenhagen. It's dimly lit and the Danish beer (if you're a beer drinker) was superb. Favorite Dish: For the appetizer, I really enjoyed the Carpaccio. If you don't like raw beef, this may not suit you. In that case, the individual pizza dishes are very good too. On a Friday night at around 8pm, reservations were not needed. The service is slow by American standards, but prompt by European standards. Besides, what's the rush? Although the food is not spectacular, it did the job after a long day of walking.

    Outside patio with heaters.
    Amy L.

    The service was very very very slow and the food was not good at all. It took forever for our waitress to take our order and the food took a long time to come. She also had an attitude and not friendly. I ordered the lunch size spaghetti with meat sauce and it was just a tad warm when I got it. But at that point I didn't want to tell my waitress because god knows how long it would take for me to get my food again. Also the portion was very small, more like a kids size dish. My 8 yr old son ordered a lunch size fish and chips from the regular menu and the portion was just right for him. They don't have tap water so you have to purchase by the bottle. Overall I would not recommend this place...even though the restaurant might look good from the outside. Definitely deceiving.

    Not worth the money at all
    Mira A.

    Me and my company were very hungry after a long day in Copenhagen. Maybe too hungry and too lost in the wind to take our time that evening to find a good spot to have dinner. We were showed down in a little cozy basement of theirs and then we ordered our food. He ordered pasta and I ordered fries with chicken and some sweet chili sauce type of a thing. First of all, we had to wait for a good 45 minutes for the food to arrive. The waitress was cute and kind and all but she seemed to get stressed by a rude man who seemed to be the boss. We also heard other people around us talking about leaving because of the bad food. When we got our food, it was a big disappointment. My sweet potato fries were so few and in the bottom of the little serving tray I found a few "normal" fries (you know those you can buy frozen and fry at home). The chicken was of really bad quality. Dry and chewy. My company's pasta was not homemade but cheap and didn't taste anything. All in all: Low quality, high price and not worth it.

    Sansan H.

    We dined in for dinner since we would like to experience to eat outside in the middle of freezing winter. It was fun time and the foods are great

    Chris F.

    I thought this was a decent Mexican food place, despite some reviews I had read elsewhere. The house wine was a decent drink, as was my Baileys Coffee and my tacos were tasty. Friendly service.

    Jürgen H.

    This is a decent restaurant. The prices are good and the service is nice. The servings could be a little bigger, though. Video link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fuM_3MnfE_o

    Do yourself a favour and Do Not Eat Here
    Liz F.

    Waiter was terrible and rude! Male in his 50's Food was terrible! They charge $3.50 for tap water without telling you They also charged $1.50 for using a credit card but tried to hide in under the table saying every restaurant does this! Not true! Rude rude rude! Just state it's a cash restaurant and if you do pay with card to expect this fee, this would be ok. This restaurant and terrible service gives Copenhagen a bad name!

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    Food was very fresh and hot! Very tasty and good presentation. Server was efficient and friendly.

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    The service was not good and the food neither. The place and food look more like a tourist spot than in the quality.

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    “Enjoyed Mario's hospitality, super nice gentleman, very accommodating, and made sure we received the best , only the best in Copenhagen.”

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    Spaghetteria La Perla

    4.5(81 reviews)
    0.4 km•København K
    •$$

    We were off to Stockholm the next day...it had been a great 4 days and we were tired of walking,…read moreeating and drinking...not to mention the best (mens') retail experience... We just wanted a simple meal...what better than a bowl of pasta washed down with some rosso We looked on line and the nearest place that looked decent was La Perla...we ordered a cab and off we went It was empty...but they were ready to serve...one lasagna and one bolog and a couple of glasses of montepulciano...and a couple of scoops of ice cream...620DK Despite them closing around us...2 others had turned up...the service was good and the food very good and just all we wanted We will remember this place for next Xmas...

    Few culinary options are as situationally rewarding and hearty as a good plate of pasta. Here, I…read morewas hoping for that satisfaction that comes from that magical combination of ground beef with pasta--when prepared properly. Upon entering the restaurant, I was promptly ushered to an undesirable table, despite a sea of vacant tables present. Plates, napkins worker personal items, and more were stored inches from my head. All manner of loud crashing sounds came from the kitchen. The adventure started with me asking for a water and the waiter declaring that they would charge 10-70 cr for such and couldn't serve tap water. So I declined any drinks here. Second attempt was met with the same outcome. The pasta was not homemade, but store bought. The meat sauce had kind of a different, heavy taste to it, one I can't quite describe. While it was acceptable, hardly amongst the better I've sampled. The restaurant at 6:30pm remained empty. They didn't know what crushed red peppers are upon requesting such. My credulity is stretched as if you don't know what these are yet claim to serve pasta as they do(?), something is wrong in Denmark (pun intended). This is a tourist oriented restaurant and just isn't worthy of the high star level its reviews reflect. Overall an unpleasant experience.

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    Spaghetteria La Perla - Restaurant had a see of vacant tables even an hour and a half after I entered. Yet I was placed at an awkward location due to being single.

    Restaurant had a see of vacant tables even an hour and a half after I entered. Yet I was placed at an awkward location due to being single.

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    Barabba - Bread

    Barabba

    3.3(16 reviews)
    0.5 km•København K

    This place was aggressively overhyped, to me. Easily my least favorite meal of my trip to…read moreCopenhagen, but the viral spaghetti/butter/caviar dish is worth a visit. Did a late-ish dinner on a Sunday, with a reservation and as a solo diner, they seated me at the bar. Service was friendly, but also felt like they were kind of rushing me through everything, when I wanted a casual, leisurely meal. I wanted some advice on what to order (I knew I wanted the spaghetti with butter and caviar but not sure what else) and I felt a bit pressured to order more than what I was really hungry for/wanted. Spoiler alert: it was, in fact, far too much food. Highlights: The sourdough foccacia with whipped ricotta and honey is as very tasty and very filling. The spaghetti/caviar dish generally lived up to the hype, but was a bit heavy for me. The portion sizes here, generally are pretty decently sized, and make sense for sharing with another person. The Low Points: Rushed, service overall. I felt pressured to order very quickly. Food came very quickly. Drinks were almost a little slow, despite sitting at the bar. The pacing was just off overall. Too much food - should have ordered less (that's on me), but also I felt pressured to order things I wasn't sure I really wanted. The halibut crudo was okay - good flavor but just seemed heavy-handed on the cuts and textures. The monkfish + fusilloni is one of five least-liked dishes of 2025, very close to the top. The monkfish was so overcooked and chewy it was inedible altogether and the whole dish just felt very bland. At the end of the meal they tacked on an automatic service charge, which I'd never seen before in Copenhagen (maybe this is becoming more common, but I didn't see this at any of the restaurants of my trip.) Overall, pretty underwhelming meal and I'd be hesitant to go back. The price vs quality of the food + experience just didn't deliver for me. I liked the spaghetti butter caviar dish but also felt like I could make something like that at home. If you're trying to prioritize where to eat in Copenhagen and only have a few meals to choose from, this is skippable to me.

    Incredible from the service to the food, all great! I ordered the bread (because it's a rite of…read morepassage) and the rabbit pasta, along with the pavlova dessert. i tend to not like pavlova, and i didn't tell my server this, but instead told her, hey, you've earned my full trust. gimmie the dessert you like that's not to sweet, and i have to say this one blew my socks off. the whole meal was fantastic and one that you can truly taste the love and passion for flavors. everything was thoughtfully executed. great wine menu as well. i sat outside and while the street (for copenhagen) was a little noisy, it was lively and fun to watch people going about their nights, biking around and whatnot. great time, and i highly recommend. this place set a high bar for my first meal in the city.

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    Cantina - Bread

    Cantina

    3.3(31 reviews)
    0.4 km•København K
    •$$

    Trendy, stylish & open all around to the street for nice airflow, beautifully decorated. Pasta…read morecooked perfectly in a velvety sauce, delicious burrata on frisée with peas and a spectacular Coppa, zucchini & pecorino pizza that we could not finish half of due to ordering the exquisite bread basket. Absolutely need a resy, we were there when there were many large parties of ladies celebrating. 12 plus at a table, yet the space was perfect & staff was hustling in the very warm evening. Of course, perfectly crafted cocktails & spritzes all around & wine flowing.

    After another long day of touring, my last stop was to eat at this cool restaurant across the…read morestreet from my hotel. Cantina is an Italian restaurant located in central Copenhagen's Indre By district that serves a variety of dishes, including wood-fired pizzas and pasta. The pizza variety is great: salami picante with honey and mozzarella, white with ricotta and mozzarella and the classic Margherita. Their cocktails have great options too, from Elderflower, Aperol Spritz to Gin and Tonic. The pasta selections offer linguini with vongole, Spaghetti, Ravioli. I wanted a Danish beer to start thus ordered the Snub Juice IPA; citrus all the way. It knocked my socks off. I savored every sip! I opted for the Margherita Pizza which offers a generous "personal pizza " size. Their pizza tasted delicious, we are talking Brooklyn-Copenhagen style! It is not to be missed! I loved the charred crust, the mozzarella was gooey and yummy with nice pieces of basil. Lastly, the sauce was light not overwhelming. Every bite was a knockout! For dessert I opted for the Caramel Gelato; one scoop of heaven in a glass ( see pics). It was a nice way of topping off the meal. Fredericka, my waitress was great; super accommodating, personable and professional. The vibe here is my vibe: combo of low key/ chilling/ crack open the champagne and eat and be merry! The bar is also a nice looking bar.. a bar I could easily spend a lot of time at. A million taks ( thank you in Danish).

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    Enjoying nightlife in Denmark

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