Amazing meal in a very cozy environment! We opted to sit by the open kitchen (front of the restaurant) so we can chat with the chefs...it was the best decision as we learned so much about the cuisine and the culture on our first night in Copenhagen. We chose the 3 course option and my friend and I picked 2 different choices for each course so we can try different food. For appetizers, we had the salted cod and the veal tartare. Both were equally delicious and the combination of ingredients were very creative. For entrees, I enjoyed the fish (fried plaice) a lot while my friend liked her pork belly. I am more of a seafood person and the fried plaice was definitely up my alley! For desserts, both choices (sorbet and apple trifle) were simply amazing. The presentation for all the dishes were very well done and each course showcased all the fresh and local ingredients that Denmark has to offer! The bread and the butter were so yummy that we couldn't stop eating. We happened to be there when the restaurant was celebrating their 7th birthday so the sommelier poured us extra wine and gave us a shot of schnapps! The staffs/chefs were all very friendly and funny! Not to mention, the price for the quality that we received was very reasonable! We had a blast there! Make sure you ask about the story behind "pony". read more

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We had a great dinner here the other night. Restaurant has a cozy bistro feel - muted tones with plants on the windowsills and candles on every table. We were early for our reservation but was no problem to get seated right away as the restaurant wasn't too busy on a Tuesday evening. Service was friendly and professional. It's a small menu with 3 choices each for appetizers, mains, and desserts. We chose 3 courses for 425DKK which I think was decent value. The food was very good. I think I'd describe it as elevated comfort food - dishes were filling and delicious but flavour combinations were unique and there were some more 'modern' touches (foam, dots of sauces, etc), which added to the dishes rather than overwhelmed them. We started with delicious, hearty bread served with a huge pillow of airy butter (the server told us it had been whipped with buttermilk). The Danes really do great bread! I also had a delicious glass of sparkling wine. We were able to taste the wine before the server poured the whole glass which is always a nice touch. Unlimited water (either still or sparkling) was included for 15DKK (although I only found this out later when we got the bill). I started with steamed mussels which were served with carrot puree, red onion, fennel, and celery. Mussels were served on a plate without the shells, with garnishes mixed in. For the main I had roasted cod, with spinach and potatoes on the side along with celeriac foam, topped with bacon and crisped potatoes. For dessert I chose the raspberry dish, which was a scoop of vanilla ice cream surrounded by raspberries, toasted meringue, and crumbled almond cookies. I don't think this was the best meal I've ever had, but in terms of value in such a pricey city and the great service, it's definitely worth a visit. read more

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My first night visiting Copenhagen my friend and I decided to go to Pony after reading about it on a travel blog. We loved the quaint atmosphere and and openness of the restaurant. It was awesome to watch the chef's skillfully cook and plate our dishes. My favorite dish was a delicious poached pear dessert. We also had a fantastic waiter who recommended some great bars to go to after our meal. read more

Pony - Modern European Near Me - Copenhagen, 84

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Beautiful, contemporary 'New Nordic' food presented simply and elegantly in a gloriously cosy restaurant. Pony has been on my radar for as long as I've been planning my Copenhagen / Noma / Arken museum trip - and knowing we had a food extravaganza the next day we'd planned to keep it light - and then we arrived and were so enchanted by the bread and delicious whipped butter that we immediately abandoned all light meal intentions and went for the set menu. Lots of lovely light, locally sourced ingredients, delicious fresh / crisp flavour combinations and phenomenal service from start to finish without even the slightest hint of sycophancy - the Dane's are so much cooler than the Americans and the Brits... It's a little more pricey than most but worth it for the food / service / atmosphere - a truly great place and, unlike Noma, one I envisage myself coming back to (partly because I'm much more likely to be able to afford to!) repeatedly each time I'm in Copenhagen. (And If they have radishes on the menu do it. I'll be dreaming of that miso dressing for a while!) read more

As far as the actual food and the restaurant, I would lean towards 4 stars but with the bang for the buck and the treatment, five is entirely appropriate. The 'snacks' we started with were honestly not that great - the chicken heart kind of exploded with what appeared to be water when I took a bite. However, not the end of the world. Everything else really crushed it - probably the best lamb main I've ever had, ditto the lumpfish roe starter. The thing that stood out to me, aside from the quality of the food, was that, given the price tag (not cheap but would you be going here for 'cheap'?), was the wine pairing. They clearly spent some time finding some very excellent wines that were perhaps not the obvious 'excellent' ones that might be snoozers or make the wine pairing prohibitively expensive. Highly recommend this place. read more

I had been waiting for a long to come here, and it did not disappoint! I brought a friend of mine here and we were both thoroughly impressed. The dishes are like little pieces of artwork, with an array of flavors! We tried the mussel dish with dill, the salted beef, the lamb dish, and the chicken...each one great in its own right! The waitress was great with pairing the wine, and we ended the meal with a delicious cheese plate. If you are looking for a unique place in the city which reflects new Nordic with exciting dishes and combinations, I highly recommend this place. The only reason why it didn't get five stars is that although our food was delicious,and out table was right next to the open kitchen, it was right by the door, so I kept getting a draft every time people entered or exited. Otherwise, it was a great evening! read more

On my first night in Copenhagen the boyfriend took me to Pony. I didn't know anything about the place except for it was hand-picked by my guy. I trust his taste and restaurant choices. Pony exudes romance, cozy with a very minimal and homey feel. Tables have very little space in between them enough to hear what your neighbors' are saying about certain dishes, or when they arrived and their complaints about Heathrow Airport (LON). I didn't mind that at all. In fact, cozy and communal is how the Europeans prefer their restaurant vibe. I love it. Makes me miss NYC! The bread and the tower of beautifully whipped butter was unforgettable. The boyfriend and I talked about these two food items for an extended period of time. We even asked for the recipe which they obliged and shared with us. The fresh radish dipped in miso and something else was also delicious! So good, we baked the bread and made the radish dish at home. Pony's approach to Scandinavian cuisine is so true to the flavors of the ingredients they choose to use. Simple, clean, tasty and a minimal elegance to presentation and plating. Pony should be on everyone's list when visiting Copenhagen. read more

I'm going to give this place 5 stars. I've been here twice - in a group of 6 and another time I took my boyfriend here for a birthday treat. Both times, we went for the set menu of the day, which consists of four courses plus warm bread that comes with whipped butter and costs about £50 each. The food is locally sourced and uses seasonal ingredients, which are cooked simply with a variety of methods to produce some tasty good grub. The wine selection is great and very interesting. The restaurant itself is very casual and cosy (Danish love cosy). The staff were very knowledgeable about the dishes and offered a friendly service. I would definitely come here again on another special occasion to splash out on the great food and wine! read more

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I have been here three times, and have never been disappointed - amazing dishes and wines, cozy place and warm treatment. First time I made the mistake to order 4 dishes - so go for 3 instead. read more

Super nice restaurang with great food in the popular nordic style. A bit pricy, but if you are not that hungry you will be fine with two dishes... I had their red wine that they have on a 10 liter bag in box and really liked it!! read more

This was hands down the best dinner I have ever had! Went with the set menu and the wine package. All the dishes were well prepared and the flavors were amazing! Don't miss this place! read more

This wonderful small restaurant was down the block from where we were staying in Copenhagen. We booked a reservation for our last night in town. They have 2 seatings, we were the first seating but did not feel rushed. We had a delicious meal, the bread and whipped butter were incredible. Great fresh and unusual ingredients. We had the Pony Kick, fixed price meal and the portions were generous. We did not do the wine pairing and my only complaint was that the glass of wine we each ordered was a very small pour. Highly recommend for a special meal. read more

Pony was a fantastic dining experience! This new Nordic cuisine left a lasting impression due to the fresh innovative ingredients and outstanding wait staff and service. Highly recommend!! read more

Our first visit: food-wise, as close to perfection as one can get and worthy of a star or at least a bib (Michelin) or a toque (Gould millaut ) !!!! Most unfortunatly, it seems they are trying to make up their reasonable pricing by charging for tap water and an automatic 25% service charge (for a party of 2). That is a downer on an otherwise outstanding experience. Regretable. read more

I had a party of 4 and we had one who couldn't have gluten, one who couldn't have dairy and one who will only eat chicken and turkey for meat. The Chief found a way to make all of us extremely happy. The service was fantastic and we couldn't be happier. It is a bit pricey but, worth it! Loved it read more

We had a wonderful experience here. Excellent service and the food was both interesting and delicious. I had the leaks as an appetizer and the fried herring as a main course. Both were excellent in terms of both the preparation and the ingredients. The wine list is more than acceptable given the fact that this is a very small restaurant. So why only four stars? It is because of the extremely limited menu options. If you like what they are serving then you are in luck. If not, your only option is to leave. read more

Adore PONY. Wow. I did the set menu with my dad and loved it. The food is fabulous new Nordic style cuisine. Fresh, delicious and naturally gluten-free (but make sure to tell them you are as hey are happy to accommodate!) My major tip here is whether you are GF or NOT order the GF bread (it's made of nuts and seeds and is POSITIVELY divine with whipped butter on top!!) read more

OMG, what a nice, intimate dining experience. Only about 32 seats in the restaurant, it feels like a dinner party with friends. The food is unique, amazing and fun. Things that sounds pedantic, like steamed chicken is anything but! It's delicious, with bursts of distinct flavors. The veal tartar is OMG, delicious! Who thinks of veal tartar!!!! The wait staff is knowledgeable and genuinely friendly. The crowd is a nice mix of beautiful local hipsters and professionals and seasons, low key world travelers. read more

Advertise a wait list on their website. After walking a couple miles to get there, they rudely turned us away. Suggest going to Mêlée up the street. Much nicer staff and had inside and outside seating. read more

A bit of a splurge at about $120 USD for 3 courses with wine, but very tasty and a fun, laid-back environment with superb service. My dessert, the sorbet with coffee creme, was so creatively constructed and presented -- lots of different textures sort of hidden under this perfect, symmetrical, fluffy dome of mousse-like stuff. Alex was a pro with the wine offerings and kindly gave me a list of other spots in the neighborhood to check out. read more

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Great Danish cuisine. Small restaurant with a very friendly feel. It's not cheap here, so budget accordingly. Knocked off one star as the service was a bit sloppy at times, when it got busy. read more

We were really looking forward to this restaurant and probably should have done a bit more research because we were disappointed at how limited the menu was with respect to non-animal-meat options. The bread was absolutely fantastic though and worth coming here just for that - crispy on the outside, flavourful, and was balanced just right. Too bad they did not offer us more - we would have kept saying yes! We ended up ordering 2 small, 1 large, and 1 dessert entree each. The entrees were plated beautifully. The dessert was the other big winner here - I had the rhubarb with ice cream - it was unique, bursted with flavour, and artfully plated. Service was prompt and knowledgable - if they served more seafood we would definitely be back in a heartbeat. read more

This is a good example of a restaurant that actually deserves 5 stars. The food is clearly amazing, but the staff makes the whole experience that much better. read more

Copenhagen has a high standard when it comes to fine dining. Pony however fell short. We visited the restaurant on a Sunday night (June 25) and ordered a 2 course menu with wine paring. Overall the food and wine was ok with the exception of the pork which was overcooked and tough (half of which I left on the plate). When I mentioned to the waiter he didn't seem to know how to react (no apology and no real acknowledgment to the feedback). When he shared this information with the chef, the chef was even less reactive and didn't seem to care. Their sister restaurant, Kadeau on Bornholm Island on the other hand was much better. Excellent service and more of the quality one would expect from a fine dining restaurant. read more

Pony was recommended to us in a guide as an excellent value in Copenhagen for amazing 5 star food. That was exactly what we found. It was comfortable and friendly while offering a wonderful experience with multi-course "New Nordic" cuisine. We felt it was reasonable for the quality of the experience in pricey Copenhagen. read more