It is hard to imagine why this restaurant would have a low rating on yelp, our experience was top notch, in fact, perhaps the best meal we've had in the last 3 weeks in Europe. We got the 7 course tasting menu. What we especially enjoyed was that each dish was a understated celebration of the ingredients. For example, one of the dishes was two different types of radishes with a wonderful butter sauce. The sauce brought out the smooth flavor of the radishes. Another dish was a cabbage roll while had different leaves such as lettuce, kale, cabbage with a white sauce. Once again, sauces did not dominate but complimented the ingredients. Perhaps our favorite dish was a simple dish of perfectly cooked potatoes with a horseradish sauce. Dessert was great - a birch ice cream over rhubarb and a chocolate mousse with cookies on top. Again, very deftly done, nothing too overpowering. We loved this meal and really spent the time enjoying every bite. I took a photo of each course! read more

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One of the best dining experiences I've had in Copenhagen so far. You get amazing quality food here, for UNBELIEVABLY low prices. I came for dinner with my parents (we made reservations only the night before) and we ordered items a la carte instead of doing the tasting menu. Between the three of us, we ordered 6 dishes, including the beef tartare (medium portion), and it was a very sufficient amount of food. The tartare also came with some lovely, fluffy sourdough bread from Mirabelle. All of the dishes were delicious, and filled with various textures and flavours. I was particularly impressed by the amount of flavour in some of the vegetarian dishes. I really liked the celeriac & radishes. The vegetables were crunchy, and the flavours were light and fresh. The sesame seeds added a lovely bit of fragrance, and the capers a very appetizing element of tartness. The steamed mussels, and particularly the sauce in the dish, was also a favourite. Perfect levels of saltiness, creaminess, and overall garlicky and herby flavour. The beef tartare was also fantastic. It was meaty but not too heavy, flavourful but not too salty. When eaten in combination with the sourdough, each bite had a wonderful balance of fluffy bread, juicy meat, and refreshing greens. Other dishes we got were the creamy grains & herbs (great to start off with, because you feel like you are eating a healthy salad, but with a little bit of added heft due to the grains - also added some great texture), pommes Anna (hearty and almost "comfort food" feeling, but elevated), and hindsholm pork & vadouvan carrots (pork was almost ham-like, which I wasn't crazy about... but the combination of the carrots and pumpkin seeds in the dish gave it a very appealing "fall meal" kind of vibe.) I believe our meal in total ended up being around 600 DKK or even a bit less for three people, which is just unheard of in Copenhagen for this kind of dining experience. I would 1000% recommend this restaurant, and I am really hoping to come again to try their chef's choice menu, which at only 285 DKK is a steal. read more

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A few years back, I told myself that if I ever find myself in Copenhagen, I was to make it to at least one of Christian Puglisi's restaurants. Noma was almost entirely out of question (getting a reservation here is tougher than winning the lottery, or at least, seemingly so). Relæ was closed on Sunday's and Monday's. So, we went with Manfreds--sister restaurant of Relæ, opened everyday of the week from 12noon to 10p. We had a reservation at 6p on a Sunday for a group of 6, and we opted to sit outside at the shared sidewalk tables. All of us went with the Chef's Choice (7 small dishes for sharing) and we split a Size M Manfreds Tartare. Staying true to their motto: "Manfreds - (probably) the world's only veggie-focused restaurant famous for its raw meat," the Chef's Choice largely focused on seasonable vegetables and ingredients, with a few meat and fish dishes thrown in. Most of us are meat lovers, but each dish was a deeply satisfying collision of tastes and textures, and we only got more impressed with these veggie-based dishes as dinner went on. And while 7 dishes, 8 dishes if you include the Manfreds Tartare, doesn't sound or seem like a whole lot of food, we were stuffed by the end. Benedict, our server, checked up on us promptly and regularly. At one point during our meal, she divulged that the chefs at Manfreds all have 'floor shifts' when they serve, rather than cook, once a week to gain a better perspective on their customers--and she happened to be doing hers that night. I absolutely loved dinner at Manfreds. Benedict, sorry, if I got your name wrong, but you were absolutely delightful; super fun and informative. Manfreds is nestled in the cozy neighborhood of Jægersborggade in Nørrebro--just right outside the usual touristy areas of Copenhagen. The food was fresh, and often surprised us with unexpected flavors. This was a first time visit, but definitely not last for me! read more

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Damn. So we're we're fancy enough to get to Noma but a local Scandinavian friend said "f**k that, go to Manfreds." I shook of the disappointment and went ahead and made a reservation for 2. We got to the restaurant and we're relieved at how unpretentious and casual it was, Phillip the Scandinavian Korean homie sat us at our table. He gave us a wine list of amazing natural wine but we were too lazy to choose so we took the wine tasting coarse, he warned us that if we weren't familiar with natural wine some of his selections were challenging and we pretty much told him we just got back from Lavant Comptoir from Paris and Wendy had us educated on natural wine. We also went for the tasting course because why the hell not. Everything was fucking amazing. Fresh, seasonal, simple and elegant in execution, casual in dining. I had to stand up a couple times to dance because it was amazing. The wines were funky and complex and the lettuce in Buerre Blanc was heavenly, the zucchini was bomb. Damn everything was incredible. They poured us a lot of wine and we must have eaten 8 courses of the best veggies I've ever had. Solid honeymoon dinner with my boo and it came out to about 550 each. The only real deal in copenhagen. read more

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A testament to Kim Rossen/Christian Puglisi/Anders Steen's revitalization of the area of Nørrebro. I was told by many about the riots that happened in the area several years prior, and Kim Rossen told me when they opened Relæ, there were two drug dealers standing in their doorway on opening night saying that this was their street. Obviously Relæ is a hit and now Manfreds is following in its footsteps. When you provide something the community desires, it transforms the area and it's quite apparent these two businesses have done that. Having come a bit early for our reservations over at Relæ, we decided to drop in here for a quick lookout. On a thursday night at 8.45pm this place is packed beyond all belief. There was literally no where to sit. Good thing they have a cool takeaway program. Since we had already been set to eat across the way Im sad I never came back for the food as Relæ is a knockout and many folks in the industry (like the folks over at (Restaurant Radio) said it was a must eat. There's always next time. However, if you don't end up eating, definitely make sure you try their wine selection. Like their kindred spirits over at Le Chateaubriand, the all natural wine selection is phenomenal. You get gems like Autrement, Sun of a Beach ( A play on a French person saying an American phrase), Laissez Fare, and a number of lesser known Jura wines that I am happy to have experienced. Next time Ill make sure and get some chow in as I now know Christian puts out stellar food at Relæ. read more

Items Selected: Housemade Organic Apple Juice Mirabelle Sourdough Poached Egg Yolk, Nettle, Cream, Sourdough Beef Tartare, Spinach, Egg Yolk, Bread Crumbs Chocolate Mousse, Olive Oil, Sea Salt, Cookies Cleverly describing itself as "(probably) the world's only veggie-focused restaurant famous for its raw meat" Manfreds proved to be an irresistible stop after lunch at Relæ, the 12-course "Experience" menu that is far lighter than it sounds leaving plenty of room to sit down at the bar for three plates including the signature Beef Tartare. A winner the Sustainable Restaurant Award in 2016, the same year its upscale sibling across the street earned the same and operating nearly 100% Organic from noon until 22h00 daily, Manfreds was opened nearly simultaneously with Relæ in 2010 as a casual concept focused on Food and Natural Wines, the menu offering anywhere from ten to twelve plates with all but the Beef and Sourdough prone to seasonal change. A partnership between Kim Rossen and Christian F. Puglisi, the latter slowly growing in influence to a near-noma level ever since branching off on his own, it was with the usually-busy space currently between lunch and dinner rushes that a seat was taken at the unoccupied bar where a lone server was busy washing glasses and replenishing bottles, questions about daily specials quickly answered and housemade Apple Juice served instead of Wine, the roasted Fruit still cloudy and entirely unsweetened which made for a pleasant sourness to pair with all three dishes. Offering copies of Puglisi's "Book of Ideas" as well as "Where to Eat Pizza" to browse as guests wait, information about Relæ's "Farm of Ideas" from which much of the previous meal's Produce was obtained also provided by a pamphlet, it was not long after ordering that a dish described as "Poached Egg Yolk, Nettle, Cream, Sourdough" was presented, the small pot aggressively priced at 75DKK for what was no more than three bites of herbal Pudding with a bit of texture added by Bread Crumbs while the "Medium" Beef Tartare with similar condiments was deep, musty and complex in nearly quadruple the portion for just 30 Krone more. Admittedly impressed by the Tartare, plenty of moisture present but not 'wet' like so many American versions thanks to the quality of the Beef, a thick grind and just enough Spinach to keep things from becoming too rich, it was without hesitation that a small pot of Chocolate Mousse was requested upon finishing one last slice of Mirabelle Sourdough, the short glass proving to be another worthy signature as the Dark Cocoa is well met by crumbled Milk Chocolate Cookies, a drizzle of Olive Oil and Sea Salt. read more

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We loved our experience at Manfreds. Super fresh food, very healthy as well- served in a beautiful way. Very rustic & not stuffy- just the way we like it. Some of our favorites were: Well, the wine for one. The server actually brought me something off the menu based on my description of what I wanted. It was reasonable too, which I always appreciate. So many delicious vegetables came our way- turnips, white asparagus, warm cucumbers but our favorite actually ended up being the beef at the end. It was such a healthy meal, which is so hard to find at a nice restaurant, and we really enjoyed it. read more

Manfreds is one of the lower-costing fine dining restaurants in CPH. Save the pretentiousness for the other places. I was a bit startled that their tasting menu was mostly vegetarian dishes, so we order a la carte and went with a few meat dishes. Ironically, the one vegetarian dish we ordered, carrots with goat cheese, was my favourite! So much that I had to re-create it the next week when I was back home. Highly recommend if you want to feel like you're splurging without really splurging :) Walk-in are welcome even for dinner. read more

Love this place. The quality of food and experience you get here is highway robbery; by CPH standards anyways. Open Monday's, you can go for lunch and do the 5 course tasting for 195 kroner or 7 course at dinner for 285. The must add tartare is 105 for a medium. Similar offerings in CPH are 4x the price and not nearly as charming as Manfred's. The second time I went I simply had the large tartare that comes with the legitimately heavenly sourdough and was happy as a clam. This is a lot of food, in an intimate setting on one of the best streets in CPH. Please go here. I went twice (so far) on my visit. read more

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After amazing meal at relae the night before had high expectations of this place as part of the same relae community. They get there food from same farms which means plenty of heirloom tomatoes. Somehow they fall short as every dish was a bit underwhelming. Pork terrine I think needed more time terrining, mackerel could have used a bit more time being seared and chicken sausage needed more seasoning. Our service was not good as had to wait awhile before finally having to do annoying thing of waving someone over. Had a couple good wines by glass but only 2 beers though had 6 tap system. Possible they use them for wines or sparkling tap water. I am giving them the benefit of doubt and assume the dishes were a bit off that night as know from previous night ingredients are top notch and amazing dishes can be made. read more

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We are on vacation in Copenhagen and we decided to try Manfred's based on their focus on vegetables. My husband is a vegetarian and we decided on the vegetarian tasting menu. We thought this was a great culinary experience. I saw some of the reviews complaining that the vegetable dishes didn't have a lot of taste but we found the simplicity of these dishes to be just right. All the vegetables served came from their garden and our waitress, who was adorable and so helpful, and all the servers, were great about explaining each dish. We started with a gazpacho that was delicious with the perfect viscosity and flavor, served in a clear glass cup. It came with a dark bread that was also delicious. We were considering getting a second basket of the bread but thank goodness we didn't as we wound up being really full from all the dishes. They brought all the cold dishes out very quickly and we had a cucumber salad with quinoa, a summer salad, courgettes (zucchinis)that we're thinly sliced with figs (the figs didn't have a lot of taste but we loved their consistency) and a tomato salad with shiso, which were these rough textured lettuce leaves with a peppery taste. We enjoyed the tomato salad and gazpacho the most but we did enjoy all the cold salads. We then got sweet corn on the cob with tomato butter and pecorino cheese. The last hot vegetarian dish was kohlrabi with sun dried tomatoes which was very good but we were so full, we didn't manage to finish it. We finished by sharing two desserts, a chocolate mousse with a chocolate wafer which wasn't particularly tasty but the other dessert: a lemon curd with green tomato granita topping, uwas excellent and unique and made up for the chocolate mousse. Mandfred's had a hipster vibe with great energy and a casual non-rush attitude. We had great service and we thought it was a fun and unique meal and would definitely recommend it! read more

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I was coming to Copenhagen as a birthday trip and for my birthday dinner we decided on Manfreds. Great choice!!!We took the 7 course tasting menu plus the tartare and ordered the accompanying natural wines. Good thing we arrived hungry! Manfreds is the sister restaurant of the Michelin star restaurant Relae across the street and carries with it a lot of the same philosophy - local, seasonal, organic vegetables and meats. The food in itself is a bit rustic, but the techniques are modern. The wine is also worth noting - Manfreds is Copenhagen's first natural wine bar. Natural wine is different than organic wine because nothing has been added or taken away whereas other wines may be manipulated during the winemaking process (adding a certain yeast, etc.). The taste is very special and complemented the food well. The ambience and atmosphere is very cozy. And at only 35 euros for 7 courses - the quality/price value is incomparable! read more

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Heard good things about this restaurant. Was here mid day for a light brunch and got a seat inside the restaurant. Had to wait quite some time before getting to order, and that is in spite of me sitting just next to the reception area. I ordered the egg benedict and got to wait quite some time for that to arrive as well. When it did arrive I noticed that it was just the egg and some salad. I remembered reading on the menu that it should include rye bread as well and while waiting I had plenty of time to study the other people getting their dishes and there I noticed they also got rye bread with their benedicts. So they somehow forgot that on mine. Even though, the food tasted really good with plenty of flavour. Since it was quite hard getting service I decided to get up and wait by the cash register to pay. While I waited (tend to be doing a lot of waiting it seems) here I got to study the other benedicts getting rye bread as well. ;) So quite a negative experience for me this first time. read more

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It's a good restaurant with a hygge atmosphere and nice waiters (whom most of them are French and Italian) The cool tables are the closes to the kitchen, where you have a prime view to the dishes being prepared by the cooks. Bear in mind that if you choose a table close to the kitchen, it would be a bit more noise than the other ones though. The prices are reasonable (menu / without dessert nor drinks for 275kr.) The only CON of this place: they don't have air extractor, so the smoke of food is pretty intense! read more

Manfreds - View from the table closes to the kitchen (group table) - Scandinavian Near Me - København N, 84

Forgot to post this review. It's 8 months late Very good food, service, and view. I did the chef's tasting menu (lunch version). It started out with sourdough bread from Mirella's bakery. It was very fluffy and really good. The beet root was also excellent. It had a honey, lemon, and thyme infused olive oil vinaigrette and was topped with french sorrel. It was extremely good. It was sweet, but also had some salt and the sorrel was nice. The cucumber dish was topped with cream made with nasturtium. It reminded me of a smoothie. Very refreshing, although a little boring taste wise. Beef tartare mixed with spinach and crumbled rye bread. I got the medium and was able to finish it by myself, but it was pretty generous. It had a nice texture when eaten with the sourdough bread. There was a cream on bottom that did a lot for the dish, as well as spinach. Helped with the heaviness of the meat. Romaine salad dressed with vinagrette of cherry and pistachio. This was pretty good. It wasn't amazing, but had a nice taste. Cauliflower with anchoivy sauce on bottom and capers. Not sure why this combo was chosen. The cauliflower was well cooked, but the capers and anchovy sauce made it pretty fishy. Boy choy, salsa verde, hollondaise, and oregano. This was not very good. The flavors didn't seem to go together. Very oily. Spring onions, roasted cabbage, and herb salad This was very good. It had an asian taste to it. The onions were sweet and the dressing was very good. Just enough flavor to complement the salad. The cabbage was roasted well. Would definitely recommend. Some of the dishes were a little off, but overall it was great read more

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Arrived at 10:30 on Sunday morning with a reservation that most definitely wasn't required. We sat outside with our three-year old daughter next to a few young families, each more tattooed and beardy than the next. The tea was a revelation, the coffee delectable, and the food absolutely fantastic. Pro tip for parents: There's plenty of pavement for your child to impress the locals with his alcohol-fueled Pollock-esque chalk art. P.S. Antesa J.'s review was spot-on: http://www.yelp.com/biz/manfreds-og-vin-københavn-n#hrid:EehyFQtZInmzSE84tLq0aw read more

Manfreds - Lovely tea - Scandinavian Near Me - København N, 84

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This review is for takeout only! Manfreds is so cute and cool, but it was a busy Saturday night with no space to sit. And we discovered that food to go is 45 dkk cheaper per dish, so that sealed the deal and we decided to get take out. The gentleman at the front was kind enough to translate the Danish menu into English for me (they have some stuff written on chalkboards since it's forever changing). They told us 10 minutes (awesome!!) and it was hot and ready when we came back to pick it up. After a quick walk home, we quickly indulged and inhaled our meals. So. Good. For 180 dkk we got the vegetarian meal of the day, and also the meat one. The portions were very generous and we both could have had leftovers, were it not for our gluttony/the dog helping. The carrots were perfectly cooked. Not too soft, good amount of crunch. It was topped with amazing fresh goats cheese over some barley and greens. However or whatever they cooked that barley in was amazzzzzing. My friend enjoyed the beef dish. She said it was the most tender beef she's ever eaten, after eating around the gelatinous stuffs. She found her parsnips to be a bit undercooked but I liked them. Also, her lentils (maybe?) were cooked in something rich and delicious as well. I definitely want to come back! read more

Manfreds - We got both - Scandinavian Near Me - København N, 84

Best meal I had in Copenhagen, and that's saying something because everything I ate was great. The prices are shockingly affordable, for Copenhagen or otherwise, and the space is the pure embodiment of hygge: small, cozy, with an air of familiarity but not cloying closeness. It's like being in a small, unassuming ground-level wine bar in the East Village of New York, the kind that the NYU kids and the tourists haven't found yet. We did both tasting menus (food and drink) and not a single dish led us astray. It was winter so we had beets; carrots with a light but creamy goat cheese sauce; celeriac; a barley, bean, and radish porridge swimming in buttery yet sharp white wine; grilled cabbage with dill that had the chewy-soft texture of good tripe; perfectly charred and tangy Brussels sprouts; and earthy, unctuous oyster mushrooms. I was slightly worried the wine pairing wouldn't hold up since it was 'only' 3 glasses, but these were big pours of interesting and delicious wines paired thoughtfully to go with specific dishes. We shared a Hokkaido flan with spiced pumpkin seeds and a chocolate mousse for dessert. Normally neither is my favorite but both were delicious and we licked the bowls clean. If you're in Copenhagen, go here. It's exceptionally good cooking in a warm atmosphere at neighborhood prices. read more

Good here makes all dopamine in my brain do wild dance. It's too good to put in words. Their meticulous preparation and perfect presentation lead to all colorful taste buds explosion on my palate. I love this restaurant. I love Nørrebropark. Copenhagen just became more wonderful. Plus the chef looks so cute :) read more

Manfreds - He's probably the most good-looking chef in Denmark. - Scandinavian Near Me - København N, 84

Delicious! My friend and I asked a few Danes for their favorite restaurant recommendations and lots of people recommended Manfreds. We chose a few things off the menu (tartare, meat dish, veg dish) and had some wine. Perfect night in Copenhagen! Reasonable prices for fine dining, and I loved that the feel of the restaurant was more casual. read more

I am visiting Copenhagen for the first time! It's has not so recently become a culinary hub so I wanted to try a good balance of local favorites and Michelin restaurants. This was my first night's reservation (108 tomorrow) and honestly it was a disappointment. I originally wanted to go to it's sister restaurant Baest but couldn't find a reservation. Given this is mostly vegetarian I was excited for colorful flavorful dishes. My dishes were mostly green and beige, barring one carrot dish which was organic and beige. Every single dish has a lemon based sauce. I have never had such a monotone flavor through 7 courses. Also why was I given 7 savory courses and not a dessert? They also have a popular bread and the sourdough bread was from there but it was stone cold. This place got 3 stars because of excellent service, staff and a good glass of wine. read more

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We came here with high expectations, well-aware that the chef/owner of Manfreds used to work at Noma. The menu is very limited, especially for non-veggie eaters. So all 3 people in our party ended up ordering the only meat dish that night which was pork belly. The pork belly was roasted perfectly - golden brown skin and well-marinated, juicy meat. The desert and cheese we ordered were good but plain. The price is actually quite reasonable for the amount and quality of food you get and considering the high cost of living in Denmark. To sum up, Manfreds offers standard honest-to-goodness food at an affordable price. Nothing ground-breaking but still thoroughly enjoyable. http://monkeyseemonkeyfeast.blogspot.ca/2012/08/manfreds-vin.html read more

We stumbled upon Manfreds on a Sunday evening after seeing that Relae was closed. We were able to get a table without reservations, though we were warned that our table was booked in an hour and a half. The atmosphere was casual, yet bustling and filled with happy chatter. We opted for small plates and the dish of the day. The beef tartare was excellent (I would come again just for this) though the onions infused elderflower was less fragrant than I had hoped. I got the vegetarian dish of the day which was made of celery, cous cous, crème fraîche, and almonds. My friends got the roasted pork which was served thinly sliced with cauliflower and quinoa. The wine list was a little disappointing and I wish our server had more insight on pairings. Overall, the food outdid the service at this restaurant. read more

Manfreds - Beef tartare, elderflower infused onion - Scandinavian Near Me - København N, 84

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Best kept secret!!! This is a pearl of a place, with really professional friendly staff, excellent farm fredh ingridients, super presentation and great taste. Were treated well, even on a very busy day. The prices are very reasonable. Very impressed and highly recommendable. read more

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I ordered their 5-course lunch chef's menu. All five dishes were very vegetable-based (other than garfish) and they were all deliciously prepared. Each dish can taste a little too one-dimensional after a while, especially the grilled broccoli tops. Standout dish was the mashed potatoes with poached egg yolk - perfection! The staff were very kind as well. Overall and outstanding meal and Manfreds. read more

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Fantastic vegetarian seven course menu! I really enjoyed the creative ways the vegetables were prepared, using creative ingredients like seafood. Spring onions were a favorite. Magical neighborhood to walk around in afterwards too! read more

Bring an empty stomach if you want try the seven course sampling menu. The food was complex, ultra modern with snippets of molecular gastronomy. Fortunately, a knowledgable server presented and explained each tantalizing, nouveau dish. Every item was new to the palate and delicious, especially the pork belly. You satisfy your senses and get your fill at Manfreds & Vin. read more

Manfreds - Scandinavian Near Me - København N, 84

Overdue for a Manfreds update for a variety of reasons, most of which revolve around the fact that I have been there at least monthly since the last time I reviewed it only for brunch back in 2012, so feel well-equipped to add feedback about all foodthings (and coffeethings, and alcoholthings) on the menu. Warning: if you come to Manfreds any time after 12pm and fail to order the tartare, it will soon become one of your major life regrets. I don't care if you're a vegetarian or can't handle red meat. Just DO it, okay? Also, Manfreds has unfortunately stopped with their weekend brunch hours. Trust me, this news has had a more tragic impact on my life than yours, but apparently you can still get their "eggs benedict" after 12pm on the weekends. Not quite the same, am pretty disappointed, but have fortunately acquired a couple backup brunch spots that do the trick in times of need (when you wake up starving and hungover and need to eat RIGHTNOW at 10am, for example). ANYWAY, like I said, I've been here at least once a month every month for the past year. Every time, apart from my beloved tartare which should remain unchanged for the rest of time, the menu is totally different. Every time I feel as though I have been reborn to new flavors and aromas that I hadn't had before. Every time, I hate their espresso. Fortunately for Manfreds, Coffee Collective is down the street. Their espresso is, incidentally, also a pure blend from Coffee Collective, and 100% fair trade, and 100% organic (don't you just feel like a proud tree-hugging dirty hippy knowing that?), but it's bitter as hell, and I get this "unfiltered organic" thing (which is delightful in the wines they pair with their Chef Special) but bitter coffee is not my jam. Since I don't need a coffee with my evening meal, and since there are more than adequate back up options on the same block in the event I should ever feel like one, Manfreds gets to keep all their stars. You're welcome. :) read more

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I adore Manfreds. I've probably had some of my best food experiences in Copenhagen at this place, and never ever have I had a bad experience. I like the open kitchen, the possibility to see the chefs prepare your food, the respect for the ingredients. If I can, I usually choose the "chef's choice", which is four different dishes that the chef decides on. If you are two eating, you'll get served eight different dishes. I've never ever had a bad dish when choosing this option. If you want wine to your food, there are always lots of options, since it's a wine bar in the same room. At least half of the times I want some take away in Copenhagen, I choose Manfreds. For around 90 DKK they serve you a delicious meal, and it's often enough food for a small meal with leftovers the next day. I can't recommend Manfreds enough. If you just can eat at one place in Copenhagen, you should choose this restaurant! read more

During a summertime visit to Copenhagen, and on a Sunday to boot, it can be difficult to find places that are open. Our hosts recommended that we try Manfreds, even though the restaurant advised that they were full and we'd have to sit at the bar. We walked over there, and when we arrived found that the place was indeed full, but there was a table right next to the kitchen where the sole diner was willing to share, so we were in. The restaurant is owned by the same people behind Relae, and they make ample use of fresh vegetables and other produce from around Denmark, along with eco-wines and other good-for-the-earth products. We opted for the chef's sampling of seven dishes, which seemed to be what most people opted for, though we chose not to have the famous beef tartare. As it happened, we could barely finish what we were served, so we were happy not to have had an extra dish to deal with. In a restaurant where you give the chef carte blanche to choose your menu there will always be some dishes you love and others you could have skipped. This was no different, though in the end I was very happy to have experienced each of the dishes, even though some of them became less appealing as you took further mouthfuls. The dish of kohlrabi, turnip and celtuce with anchovy cream was one of those--I love all those ingredients, but after a few tastes the anchovy became overbearing and I decided I'd had enough. Also, the lamb was a bit strong-tasting for me, since we are accustomed to milder-flavoured lamb in New Zealand (but I still enjoyed it). It is worth noting that their rye bread is phenomenal, though I'd have liked to have had some butter with it. (As it is, I used it to mop up some of the sauces on the dishes were served, which was almost as good.) All in all, it was a great evening, with friendly and efficient service and good dishes. To other reviewers' comments about their "nickling and diming" and charging service fees on international cards, none of that was in evidence and we left feeling we had had a reasonable value for our money. read more

Delicious poached eggs and fragrant sausage .A very busy place with terrific, friendly service . Anyone traveling to this awesome city, should make a res and enjoy brunch. read more

Wonderful, simple brunch, perfect as a hangover remedy or just a delicious weekend wake-me-up. As Antesa said, the choices are a straightforward decision about what you would like to accompany your perfectly poached eggs. Their freshly squeezed juice is also a plus. Dinner, is a whole different, delicious story. It's a bit difficult to comment on specifics as they are frequently rotating their menu options. The important decisions here are meat or vegetarian. If you select meat, then you have the option of choosing tartar or cooked plates. Manfred's reinvents the vegetable. They make the most basic vegetable, i.e. carrots (which are seldom a centerpiece menu item), seem like a perfectly exotic delectable treat, yet somehow so comforting and familiar. Bottom line: The food is perfection, the presentation is not pretentious and suits the vibe of the restaurant. Grab a glass of wine, a fork and knife, and enjoy. On a side note, if you are visiting Copenhagen and want to delve into the culinary scene without busting the bank, Manfred's reigns over its pricier big brother, Relae, across the street. The staff is mostly shared between the two establishments so you can count on the same gastronomical genius behind your meal. Honestly, I prefer the food and the vibe of Manfred's. Bon Appetit! read more

Man, what a disappointment. Came in just for some wine, and wish we had gone to any of the other nearby wine bars. Ordered a red and a white. The white was downright awful. The red was alright but for 85 kr I would expect much better. The food looked alright but we sat in front of the kitchen and watched the chef run his hand through his hair all evening as he touched everyone's food. The one redeeming thing was the smoked nuts in a pot. Overall we enjoyed other places more in Copenhagen. read more

Super food, super staff, super atmosphere, reasonable price. The experience is really good if you take the tasting menu! A Lot of different plates and in filling ammount. Note that they have only one beer, pale ale danish beer. But it is super super tasty. read more

I've been twice now, about a year apart. Both times the food has been nice, but really... Not up to the hype. The service was inconsistent. One girl was friendly and bubbly, the other one (who we had most of the time) was a bit surly. Don't try and avoid ingredients you don't like either, if you order the tasting menu. The response we were given if there was a lot of cheese on the menu was, are you allergic to it? No? You're getting it. My bf hates cheese, we were told there were no dishes were you just get a slab of cheese, first course? A lot of creamy goats cheese with some veges.. It was quite nice but we had basically been told that no you can't know what's on the menu and even if you tell us you hate something were going to serve it to you anyway. Smug. I would need to hear serious changes had occurred in their service before I went back. Its like it's your privilege to dine there and they're doing you a favour. read more

Came here early on a Thursday evening, probably around 6. I was by myself and the hostess said she could seat me at the bar. She said, "Just to let you know, it gets packed in here, so you might get squished." I was the only one at the bar. When I left about 30 minutes later, there was only one other person there. I'm sure it does get packed, but not while I was there. I was expecting there to be more food on the menu than there was. For snacks, one can choose anchovies, olives, duck gizzards... nothing was really sounding appetizing for my less refined palette. I was sitting at the bar for 10 minutes before anyone helped me (still the only one there). I ordered a glass of wine and the waitress asked if I'd ever had organic wine before. She was nice enough to try and explain the taste to me ("very acidic") and I explained I wanted a glass of whatever tasted the most normal. She poured a glass of wine, tasted it like a sommelier (sucking/inhaling it loudly), then spit it out, saying it had gone bad, then opened a new bottle. By this time I was itching to get out of this place. Maybe some people are into this sort of scene, but it is way too pretentious for me. If you're into a more chill atmosphere, Check out Antidote down the street instead. Less snobbery, better food and wine. read more

Went for brunch today, wanting their eggs benedict, which a food blogger had said may be the world's best, ever. And they are. My buddy got the somewhat greasier eggs, bacon, home-made sausage platter, but was every bit as happy. Terrific coffee, too. And Sicilian blood orange juice. And organic yoghurt with home-made crumble and honey. Not the cheapest place for brunch, but absolutely worth it. I spent 160,- Danish Kroner, and left super happy. read more

Felt a little overpriced and overrated. The little portions were pretty cute but you should totally add in some more quality meat or fish for proper nourishment. read more

I really wanted to like this meal. The restaurant had a really nice, relaxed atmosphere that was quasi-hipster. The staff were really friendly and the menu description was solid. One big problem was the food. While it was tasty, I thought it didn't match my expectations. Some dishes were extremely inventive and delicious. Others fell far short and were lacking in inspiration. Our first course fell short -- baked onion with creme fraiche and pickled rhubarb. The onions were lightly baked but not soft and required quite a bit of work to cut up what essentially amounted to a plate of 3 whole onions and four small pieces of pickled rhubarb. The best way to describe it was interesting, but not satisfying in the least. Our next course was really tasty however. It was a twist on pickles with brined cucumbers and arugula. Extremely tasty without all of the sour flavors introduced in pickling. Following that was a salt cured trout with micro greens in a buttermilk dressing. This was as good as any cured fish we've had and the micro greens offered a nice counter to the fleshy texture of the fish. Next came the best dish of the night. It was a soft poached egg with caramelized onion purée and charred salad greens with dried black olive crumbs on top. This was absolutely delicious and really showcased the talent housed in the kitchen at Manfreds. Served along with that was a plate of small boiled potatoes with a Danish cheese sauce tossed with ramps. This dish was fine but didn't have any of the amazing qualities the egg dish it accompanied had. It was just potatoes and cheese. Following that we had grilled pork loin in a brown butter beer sauce with mint. This was a generous portion of pork and it was satisfying, it lacked a certain depth of flavor one would expect hearing that it was done with a brown butter beer sauce. Lastly, we finished off the meal with white asparagus in a pistachio vinaigrette with merrigold greens. While the merrigold greens were a nice and unusual touch -- the white asparagus were merely boiled asparagus that one could eat at many different places. Nothing wrong, but also nothing extraordinary. All in all, this was an interesting voyage through dishes that were equally inventive and uninspired. I'm uncertain if I would return here again. read more

Being the wine snob that I am I have to absolutely love this place. Not only is the tartar the best in Copenhagen, I have to say they have the most interesting wine selection. There are wines in this place that you can not find outside of the Loire valley. They only do all natural wines so be careful that you do not expect the everyday French or Italian wines. The service is fantastic and the people are all super knowledgeable and do not have a problem helping you pick the right wine. I should probably move back to the food aspect of the place and the fact that it is a great spot for atmosphere, but one more thing on the wine. Make sure you try the "Navine" it is so good I find myself sitting at Manfreds just so I can pay them for the bottle. Food is great and not too expensive and the brunch is a real treat if you like home made sausage and your poached eggs over easy. Over all one of my favorite restaurants in Copenhagen and a great casual spot for a weekday night out. read more