a restaurant recommended to us if we were to ever visit the meat packing district. so... to the meat packing district we went! this place is pretty good. it was busy when we went but plenty of seating all over. our waitress was very friendly and offered her recommendations to us. the dishes here are "small", so they recommended for two people that we order at least 5-8 dishes. we figured we would start off with 4 dishes and order more if needed but that was actually plenty for us. the dishes were actually decent sized and not as small as we thought it would be. we ordered the beef tartare, bucatini, lamb, and fried cod. I'd say the dishes were decent but what stood out the most was definitely the fried cod. the fried cod was sooo so good! also it can get pretty loud in there. the people sat at the table next to us were practically yelling at each other and made this loud whistling noise every now and then. it made it slightly harder for us to enjoy our food. our waitress offered to move us to a more private area though since she knew they were being obnoxious. so thankful for her kind gesture. read more

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Very Meh... ok if you want to pay for mediocre food to sit outside amongst a crowd but honestly, not at all recommended. Drinks are good. Food is def subpar. Pulp with scant pieces of octopus, nothing like the 2024 post. I'd rec skipping and find somewhere else. read more

Restaurant Gorilla - Negroni, Raspberry something - Italian Near Me - Copenhagen, 84

Visited this restaurant while on a business trip with some colleagues. Our table ordered the summer tasting menu. I have done many tasting menus before but the portions here were ridiculously small. The three of us had to split a tiny bowl of watermelon/feta salad which was less than one bite for each of us. I forgot what other dishes arrived but were equally small. The only slightly bigger dish was the main fish. Food was cooked well and tasted good but like I said, portions were too small to split when one tiny dish comes out and we had to split it between three people. Overall for the price, I don't find it worth what we were paying. read more

This is a fun, cozy place to hang out and have drinks, small plates and dinner solo or with friends. While I was solo, and I ended up sharing my table with 2 Danish young men. The staff is very friendly (Tjalfe was my server), the service is fast, the drinks are excellent, and the food is delicious!! Come early because it gets crowded around 10pm. Oh yeah, they stay open until 2am full service! Highly recommend the place!! read more

Restaurant Gorilla - Cod croquettes, oysters (from France), and Passion Fruit (signature drink) - Italian Near Me - Copenhagen, 84

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A relative of one of our favorite Copenhagen restaurants, Pluto, my friend and I made 9 p.m. Sunday reservations at Restaurant Gorilla. Here's our experience: 1) Food: Like most patrons, we ordered the chef's tastings, which comes with ten courses spread out over a few hours. Wine and drinks are separate from the tasting. To start, four appetizers came out with a warm plate of bread and salted butter. Then a fish dish, meats, endives and two desserts came out. Each dish was solid, but only the kombucha ice cream and one of the appetizers were out of this world. 2) Space: It's a large restaurant with tables throughout the space, including in the windows. We sat at a small table elevated in the window. 3) Location: It's in the trendy meat packing district surrounded by top restaurants and cafes. 4) Price: For an expensive city, our chef's tasting was around $65 per person- not bad compared to other restaurants! 5) Service: It was really good! Our reservations was at 9 p.m., but they let us in around 7:30 p.m. Each server explained each dish in Danish or English. The only odd thing was the spacing. There were large gaps in between courses and the entire experience took three hours. read more

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A great place in the meat packing district. The cocktails are amazing and food and service were excellent. I had the steak tartare - so delicious. And the best rye bread I've ever tasted. A very festive place. Only bummer was that I was traveling alone. Seems like a perfect place to go with a group of friends. read more

Delicious fixed menu meal. Love the simple setting, simple beers all the focus on the food. The fish was too salty as was the steak sauce, everything else so good. read more

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This resto has small plate concept. They have a menu where you can order 8-10 small plates, which are selected by the resto - or you can do al carte. Over all, food was ok. The area is quite popular and the resto had a lot of traffic. The service was friendly. read more

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Gorilla Does Not Monkey Around... Pros: Lots of small plates. Big menu. Hipster vibe. Cons: Noisy. Somewhat inconsistent service. Unannounced charge for water. Star Ratings: - Overall: 3 - Food Quality: 4 - Food Quantity: 4 - Dining Room Attractiveness: 3 - Menu: 4 - Service: 3 - Noise: 1 - Price: 4 - Value: 4 - Ambiance: 3 Our group of 4 travelers from the US just arrived in Copenhagen, unpacked at a nearby hotel and asked the young concierge for a dining recommendation. His first thought was Gorilla, so we made a last minute reservation for 9 PM. We got there at 730 PM, but they found a table for us. - Location: Interesting. Maybe a spot in the meatpacking district is par for the course in Copenhagen, but it seemed slightly unusual to 4 guests who've spent most of their lives in the suburban US. Still, it was easy to find and offered good access to other parts of the city. - Exterior: The sign said it all. Not many things are called "Gorilla". Otherwise, the exterior was rather unremarkable. - Dining Room: Big, but attractive. It was very crowded for any night, but since this was a Monday we thought the residents of Copenhagen must either love the place, can't cook or just go out for dinner every night of the week. - Menu: Imaginative. Gorilla specializes in serving small plates or appetizer-size dishes of various foods...most of which seemed foreign to 4 Americans in Denmark. - Food: Overall good. Each person ordered 2 items, including falafel, lobster rolls, zucchini, brisket sliders, rigatoni, linguine and a fish. Although the orders were placed with our server at the same time, the food actually arrived in a staggered and somewhat random order. When 3 of the 4 people received both of their selections, one person still had not seen a crumb. - Liquor: A full bar and large wine list. - Service: Interesting. Did the kitchen cause the irregular food delivery or was it the server? Or maybe it was just a restaurant trying to manage hundreds of orders for hordes of customers. I should note everyone we spoke with was friendly and cheerful. - Price and Value: Reasonable. However, when the server brought 2 carafes of water to our table to get things started, we didn't think anything of it. Everyone in a restaurant gets water. However, when the bill arrived, we were charged $20 because it was "sparkling". They never asked us if we wanted "still" water. - Ambiance: Urban oasis. Lots of people in their 20s and 30s with a staff to match. Millennial heaven. - Noise: As befits a large dining room called "Gorilla", the place was LOUD. Would we recommend Gorilla? To people living in Copenhagen...yes. It's probably what they're accustomed to. To visitors from the US...maybe. If you go with the flow and want to try something not common in the US, Gorilla is the place. read more

Gorilla was a great dinner option in the meatpacking district of Copenhagen. First of all, the service is really really good. The waiters were all genial and funny. I got a chamomile cocktail with passionfruit and vanilla foam and it was really enjoyable. My dad got a lemon thyme cocktail and it was also great so I would recommend ordering one of their cocktails. We decided to order a la carte dishes instead of going for the set tasting menu, but began our meal by sharing some starters. The oysters were chucked beautifully but the bloody mary sauce could have been applied more liberally. The pike ceviche was fine but could've had the acidity amped up more. For my main dish I got the linguine with mint and mussels and really loved the unique blend of the sea from the mussels juxtaposed to the freshness of the herbaceous mint. The portion size was also perfect for an entree. The chicken tikka buns are another must order. If you're in the mood for lobster roll, it's pretty good and very buttery. For dessert I got the oh-so dreamy chocolate cremeux, with milk crumble, and olive oil sorbet. It was delicious!!! It hit all the right notes of chocolatey, creamy, tangy, texture from the crumble. I loooved it. read more

Restaurant Gorilla - Italian Near Me - Copenhagen, 84

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I will preface my review by saying I wish I had a larger budget for dinner because the two dishes I had were delectable, but coming into the end of my trip, I was starting to notice my budget a lot more. First, we came in and it was a very dimly lit restaurant which I personally didn't like too much. I had made a reservation a week in advance but even so we were seated in the busy corridor way where the waiters came in and out of (Kinda sucked but whatever). We ordered first the potato chips (basic I know), but these were ridiculously good. The potatoes were thin enough to see through, but still had a satisfying crack when you bit into them. Mixed with the sour cream and dill on the side, it was a great way to start the meal. For my main dish, I had a dill pasta that I can't find on the menu but I thought was absolutely stunning. Coming from the US, you don't see dill in cooking outside of pickles, and these little balls of pasta were phenomenal. Each one bursting with the sour tang of dill mixed with ricotta. I wish I had more to eat at Gorilla and will definitely be coming back to try a lot more of the menu. read more

Restaurant Gorilla - Dill and Fennel Pasta! - Italian Near Me - Copenhagen, 84

I was skeptical when my Danish friend wants to try out a restaurant in the meat packing district with the name Gorilla. I have the vision of a theme restaurant with a stuffed gorilla in a jungle setting. Actually, the restaurant is simply decorated but the food deserves standing ovation. We opted for a 10 course sample dinner. All the dishes were well prepared, fresh ingredients and unique flavors. My favorites were the Pollack fish, pumpkin ravioli and the rose petal sorbet. Highly recommended. Great food, unpretentious setting and an affordable 70 euros per person including vino. read more

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Great food and service! If there is any thing that is a downside it is the acoustics. If you are a later diner, be ready to shout yourself hoarse to have a conversation. It becomes a very energetic place when it fills up. If you don't care for that, get an early seating. read more

If your ok waiting endless time for overpriced and mediocre food - Gorilla is the spot.

I stumbled upon Gorilla after being directed towards the meat packing district by another bartender. As a single female traveler I'm always looking for a busy enough place with a cool atmosphere and a place at the bar. Gorilla checked all those boxes and so many more!! Ambiance: classy, relaxed and slightly hipster meets romance. Food: everything was phenomenal! had 3 oysters - 2 with yuzo & coriander - which were honestly THE BEST oysters I've had in my life. (This coming from an east coast US girl who eats oysters by the dozen.) second course was beef tartare which was seasoned perfectly and perfectly portioned. Warm bread was served with a ghee/butter that needed a little salt to liven it up but overall a nice compliment to the raw meat. Finisher we're some grilled zucchinis that added some lightness (yes despite being squash) to the meal. I finished everything and was super full! Drinks: ordered a peach bulleit cocktail and it was complex and summery. As a whiskey girl I was excited to see this on the menu and even happier when I had my first sip. Service: the waiters and bartender were behind helpful. As soon as I ran out of bread I was given 3 more slices (which my waistline didn't appreciate but that's just me haha) and some more of their delicious ghee. The bartender was beyond gorgeous which didn't hurt - very kind, talkative and answered some of my questions on what to do the next day before my flight out. Wish I'd planned more time in Copenhagen so I could come back! Overall 10:10 experience! Will be back!! read more

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Great 10 course meal! There were 4 of us and one was a pescatarian and another didn't eat pork. The restaurant happily obliged and made minor alterations. It took over 2 hours to dine but the food was wonderful for the price. Ceviche, cod, beef, and chocolate mousse dessert were standouts. It was loud but the music was great as well if you paid attention read more

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Came here while visiting a friend in Copenhagen, this place is in between at a 3.5-4 stars for me. The food was good and we had the 10 course meal with one person being allergic to eggs, and the restaurant was very accommodating. The courses were interesting and the portions were small but by the end you really were stuffed. The price is affordable, but they do charge for water as is typical in Europe (though it was about $7 cdn each). The flavours were good and the ceviche was fantastic. There was so much variety that it was hard to remember what we ate! I understand that the menu often changes here as well, which is good for returning customers. The servers at times seemed a bit rushed or overwhelmed as the place was packed, but all in all a good meal for a nice night out! read more

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They forgot our third course. Other tables that got there after us got their food before us.

Ordered a set menu. The portions, I would call them "small plate" type portions. But 10 plates for the 2 of us was a lot. We also ordered some speciality drinks that were pricey but excellent! Nice vibe in the resturant with a warehouse type atmosphere. Which is fitting for this area ( Meat packing district) read more

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It was meh. Food was bland. Not a great drink selection. It was hyped up online but rather disappointing in person. The vibe is cool but not worth the trip out of the city. read more

We had awesome food in Copenhagen and we went to gorilla for our final meal But this place ruined our otherwise awesome food adventure. First the service is slow as hell They never came to refill our water They seemed annoyed that we didn't want the tasting menu and wanted to order a la carte The food came out slow and the tar tar was good and so was the lobster roll But then the 3 pastas we ordered took forever to come out and no one ever asked us to see if we wanted anything When the pasta did come out all 3 were small portions and extremely salty We got the oxtail pasta, linguini pasta and the escargot pastas. When they did come out the pastas were cold and already hardening Also all 3 pastas were so salty I needed more water but no one every came to refill our bottles which we paid for The staff were kind of douche bags and ignored us the entire meal Copenhagen is world renowned for its culinary but this place ruined everything for us and we went home with bad taste in our mouths read more

Overall a really good meal. Had the 15 course meal with everything from cod to sliders. Actually way too much food for one person to consume:) the one star that is missing here is from their misunderstood way of keeping their red wine "fresh". They cool all wines from their wine card in the same room as they cool their butter and cream. How do I know? They sat me right next to the cooling room. In any case, hadn't it been for the waiter that tried to convince me that my 5 degree wine was actually room temp, I probably wouldn't have had a problem with the cooling room and had just let the bottle warm up a bit. Solid restaurant. Overall great service. Would recommend. read more

I finally got to try this place, and it really is super yummy! A lot of places right now are into the small plates where you can try a little bit of everything, and that makes for a more interesting dinner. I had the 1- courses which had starters, a pasta, fish, meat and dessert. Out of the starters, I really enjoyed the beef tartare and the caper mayo to dip the chips in! For the fish, it was this great melt in your mouth lemon infused white fish with butter. For the pasta it was this salsiccia sauce where the meat had so many good flavors I couldn't count. But the highlight for me were these cheese balls that were just cheesy, doughy goodness made with 4 different kinds of cheese and didn't seem to exist in real life... Another highlight was the Peanut Butter and Jelly tequila cocktail. Super weird sounding, but it's interesting that it works. If you want a unique place to bring your friends, try Gorilla. It is a fun place! read more

Paid 20 USD for one small plate that was forgettable and overpriced. The service was terrible. Our waitress was rude to us when we didn't speak Danish and got annoyed we didn't get drinks. When we were done eating we waited another 30 minutes to have our plates cleared and be given our check. Terrible experience. Save your money and get a hot dog next door read more

Loved this restaurant in the meat packing district. We didn't have reservations, but we were able to put our name down and wait. Try to make a reservation. We did the 10 plate tasting menu. Everything was amazing, there was not one thing I didn't like. Highly recommend this restaurant! Our waiter also gave us fun bar recommendations to go to after. read more

I have now visited this soon to become a classic fixture in the Meat packing District twice, and I am totally hooked. The general idea in brief: The servings are very small. As in really, really small. You should not expect to be satisfied from one or two courses. In my book, this is an amazing concept - it means you get to taste a wide variety of pretty innovative combinations of ingredients and stuff you may not have tried ever before. Like black garlic, hangersteak, smoked marrow, crispy trotters, pork tail or pigeon crisps! At Gorilla, you can actually try all of these in one dinner and within a reasonable price range. Do not miss the sliders, but stay clear of the spaghetti with black pepper. That one was a disappointment, and 80 DKK is all too expensive for a plate of overcooked pasta with some cream and pepper corns. Gorilla, please, lose this one. It's the odd man out on an otherwise very interesting menu. read more

Good food and drinks. Service was professional and overall atmosphere relaxed. Place was packed on saturday evening so reserve table beforehand and expect noisy environment. Menu wasn't too long and concentrated around seafood. Quality varied from good to excellent except on desserts where some choices were mediocre. Even the vegetarian was happy. Recommended wines complemented food well. Price range 70-100€ for full dinner including drinks. read more

The food was good, service was chaotic and almost rude. If you're not a hipster they don't seem interested in taking care of you. It came highly recommended and was very disappointing. Long waits between courses, kitchen timing was way off. read more

Favorite! Great service. Outside seating in almost sunset is the best. Do 10course if trying out is your thing. But just ala carte is just great. Spitz drinks. King Kong fizz is a winner. Inside seating is best when dark! read more

I went to Gorilla with my friend whom I was visiting in Copenhagen. Its a perfect place to share dishes at, however after our first dish arrived, our order got a little bit messed up and we ended up having to wait 45 min. for the rest of our food. The staff however apologized deeply and without further adieu offered us free wine and our came straight away. Personally, I wouldn't say it was the best meal of my life, actually kind of far from it, the food was bland and very small portions, we even ordered a squid dish and recieved octopus, which was the blandest thing I have eaten in my life. I regret ordering it, and to be honest I will never go back there to eat, but the night was saved by an extremely pleasant waitress, who never lost the smile on her face and answered all our inquieries. All in all, I would not reccomend it for a nice dinner but definetly for drinks. read more

It was our first night in Copenhagen and we were a bit jet-lagged and wanting an early dinner. We were lucky to get a table right when we opened and there were only a few other diners were there. That quickly changed and the place was packed within the hour. Amazing tasting menu, attentive and friendly staff. Our waitress even offered tourist advice for things to see and do during our stay in Copenhagen. read more

Whoever says that 10 courses isn't enough must have a bottomless pit of a stomach (or parasites or something). We elected the 10 course meal and it was MORE than enough. The service is definitely spotty and it was SO hot in the actual restaurant. Luckily, we nabbed a high top along the windows, thus, allowing us to people watch. It's definitely in an interesting location. When walking to the restaurant I thought, clearly Google Maps led us astray. But don't be put off by the strip-mall look, the food is very well presented and good! I liked almost all of the 10 courses. I really detested one of the meat dishes. It was inedible. However, the other 9 were excellent. I would definitely recommend checking out this very interesting restaurant. read more

Crappy service. Asked to be moved inside after 2 out of 10 dishes. Took 50 min to get 3rd dish afyer being moved inside. Asked to talk to manager,'yes, i'll get him'. Nothing. read more

We loved Gorilla! Service was slow at first--they were slammed--but once we ordered the snack menu the plates just kept coming. Most everything, from the fresh langoustine to the knudi to the passion fruit sorbet, custard and meringue trio was a hit. The only sour note was the tartar, which was unevenly cut; it seemed like the knife work was a bit shoddy. But given that we had 14 great plates and 1 ok one, I can definitely recommend Gorilla. read more

This place was in the meat packing district of Copenhagen and the restaurant was definitely hip and very fairly priced for a 10 course meal. The food was good and it was overall a great experience for the price. I would recommend it. read more