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    Restaurant Marv og Ben

    4.7 (41 reviews)
    Open 5:30 pm - 1:00 am (Next day)

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    Kristina I.

    Vibes were lovely, chill ambiance with nicely designed interiors. Quite cozy actually. The food was enjoyable but not particularly memorable. The most memorable thing was the unlimited bread, which I ate a lot of. I think I could've just eaten bread and been satisfied. Not sure if this is possible, but given the price point I might recommend coming for bread and a drink rather than a full meal.

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    Megan Y.

    Our family ate at Marv & Ben for our last dinner in Copenhagen. They have had a Bib Gourmand from the Michelin Guide for many years (per their door). And it is definitely deserved! Their bread is apparently a crowd pleaser (per their IG), and we were not different. We even asked for a refill which they do offer. We could have asked for a second refill but wanted to save our appetites for the tasting menu. Every course was delicious. We especially enjoyed the potato, langoustine, and desserts. I also got to try the dessert wine pairing that was made with blue grapes and it was amazing.

    Andrew K.

    Was super excited to end our Copenhagen journey with Marv & Ben. It didn't disappoint by any means but it didn't so much blow us away. The highlight is service. The staff are so friendly and accommodating, both in terms of seating, checking in, and the meal service. The space itself is fine, the upstairs can be quite nice if you're sitting next to a window, as we were. The course menu is pretty good. It certainly was not the best course menu we've had, even in the city itself, but it was interesting. Some of the dishes were more experimental than others, which we appreciated. It started off exceptionally well with the bread, which we asked for again. The other dishes were all pretty good, not rounds I would necessarily call necessary if visiting the area. The tartare was certainly a highlight for me. There was a lot of upselling of various add-ons, which was a bit unsettling to me throughout the meal. And there were no kitchen add ons without fee as there are at other places.

    New Year's Eve set menu

    We had a great experience and the service was outstanding. It was definitely an exquisite meal and I definitely recommend this place.

    Paulina A.

    Our last night in Copenhagen deserved a notable visit to Marv og Ben. My boyfriend made us reservations in advance and we were looking forward to this restaurant to be the highlight of the trip. We arrived and were warmly greeted by the host. You can see the kitchen right as you walk in. We were taken to the upstairs floor, people were both dressed in casual attire but others maybe dressed up a bit more - either way, it was a relaxed atmosphere. We went with the Fast Four each, my boyfriend opted to include the wine pairing. True Nordic gastronomy. All from top tier ingredients from local small producers, which is always the way to go. Our waiter, Sebastian, was a GEM. He elevated our dining experience with his sense of humor, knowledge, and passion for food and wine. Thank you, Sebastian! My favorites: Chicken - romain lettuce - sage The bread bun and butter Pea shooter I can't think of the name, I'm telling you, peas in Denmark are so delicious and crunchy Least favorite: The cheese course We closed down the restaurant so it was special evening with great conversation, lovely service, and full bellies.

    Ami P.

    Really amazing experience. One of my favorite coursed dinners ever. The service was phenomenal. The espresso martinis were memorable. The wine list recommendations were on point. It is a quaint little spot where they clearly prioritize service over everything else. They told us they are not going for a Michelin star (tho I believe they are Michelin reccomended) because that would require them to change specific things like price and table spacing which they do not want to do. Great last dinner in Copenhagen. If you're on the fence about if it's worth it go for it you would regret it.

    gin - blackcurrant - lemon
    Chris C.

    Marv & Ben was recommended to us by a couple of locals, and their high Google review rating caught my eye. Overall it's a nice, casual-yet-upscale dining experience with high quality food. The dishes were very pleasant and the bone marrow bread is uniquely tasty. Nothing that was very wow like you'd see at Michelin starred places, but nice enough to have a good time. Not to mention the ambiance was cozy and the service was friendly and efficient. The decor inside is really cool too. Drinks were good, and I'm impressed with their absinthe drink as it's normally hard to get an absinthe drink to be so sweet and easy to drink. One confusing part was the waiter asked us after we chose the 4-course meal, if we wanted the "snacks" option. We thought he said "they are free snacks", but after the meal it turns out he had said "three snacks" (not free) and we misheard. They came out to be about $20 USD/each so it was a surprise on the check. But they were really good snacks (amuse bouche style), I just wish it was more clear what they were and how much they cost. We spent $200 for 2 people which included a non-alcoholic pairing, 2 cocktails, and the "snacks" option. A bit much but we did go for many of the "options". Tip - ask them what Marv and Ben actually means!

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    Xing G.

    Absolutely an amazing experience. Got the 6 course experience. The scallops were my favorite. Combined with the tomato sauce, they were so refreshing. The potato dish was a little weird. The fried potatoes were crunchy but with the cream, they were a little greasy. Loved the monkfish too! The dessert was delicious and very light. Upstairs was cozy and cute! The service was amazing too!

    Marc N.

    One of the better fine dining restaurants in Denmark for a reason. We got the meal set of course, but I totally forgot how many courses there were. We also added the wine pairing, truffle, and caviar. I thought this place was pretty expensive even on the fine dining side of things, but it was still worth it. The food was 10/10 accommodating to any type of dietary restrictions as well as food continuity and wine pairings. I think it was also very diverse in what they served you and how they created such simple tastes with complex techniques is very notable. The service was 10/10. Although it was a fine dining restaurant, we were still able to have a conversation and joke around with multiple waiters/waitresses that explained our food perfectly. They answered our questions about the food and why it was made this way. 10/10 experience all around.

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    This is a must try restaurant if you are visiting Copenhagen because you are a "foodie" and enjoy great wine.

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    Restaurant Kadeau - 11/29/2023

    Restaurant Kadeau

    4.8(26 reviews)
    1.0 kmChristianshavn
    $$$$

    In a city with so much incredible fine dining to choose from, Kadeau was a bit of a whim of a…read morechoice on my recent trip, but was hands down the best food and service experience of my life and is a meal I'll think about for a long time to come. Located near old town Christiana, two Michelin star restaurant Kadeau Copenhagen is an offshoot of an original location in Bornholm. Much of the food and produce for this menu still comes from Bornholm, grounding the New Nordic, seafood-focused menu in a sense of place. I typically prefer an evening reservation, but lunch is what fit into my schedule on this day and I can't imagine a more perfect timing to see the ethereal, artistic dining room in the natural sunlight. The dining room reminded me a bit of being inside Musée de l'Orangerie's Waterlilies exhibit: it's a truly meditative setup. The service from start to finish is truly unreal, and rivals three star restaurants I have been to. Every small touch is made for you to enjoy your experience. Shout out to one of the chefs who tipped off the other restaurant I was dining at on the same day, who greeted me and asked me about my experience at Kadeau when I arrived there. I came for the start of Growing Season in May 2025. For this meal, I chose the non-alcoholic pairing, which I could not possibly recommend enough. It was hands down, the most perfect flavor pairing for the food I have ever had and each new drink was more inventive and fun than the last. The sourcing from Bornholm really played well here, as a lot of similar ingredients from a dish became part of the drink (lot of plum notes when I went). I think my favorites were the Japanese Quince, Hemp, and Honey (which had just a light effervescence) or the Apple and Unfiltered Bee Pollen drink. But honestly, I would go and do this meal all over again for the unreal drink pairing alone. I do a lot of fine dining and always enjoy my meals, but Kadeau was one of the first meals where I felt like I did not have a single bad or even middling bite out of the 15 courses. I have dietary restrictions (no red meat), but few dishes really required substitution. Each new dish was light, flavorful, nuanced, and so so delicious. The shrimps tart with quince and ants was a bit more adventurous than what I normally go for, but ended up being one of my favorite bites. The hot and cold smoked salmon was a dish I'll remember forever and I loved hearing that the chef moved from Las Vegas to Copenhagen just to learn how to make that dish. The plum "soft serve" with plum oil, vinegar, schnapps/ caramel, was such a great example of how inventive they could be with truly all of the elements that build flavor. It was a once in a lifetime meal. This is certainly an expensive meal, but in a city with a lot of tasty meals to choose from, Kadeau is one to truly remember.

    This may be one of the finest dining experiences I've ever had. When we knew we would be visiting…read moreCopenhagen, I researched restaurants. A foodie friend, who travels the world just to eat at Michelin restaurants, told me he enjoyed his experience here better than Noma. So I marked my calendar for the day summer reservations were released and got a seating. We had a lovely table by the window, where I could see some of the kitchen activity. The chefs all seemed so calm & professional, and the servers were outstanding. The set menu was incredible, and my husband did the wine pairing, which he really enjoyed. A lot of spectacular seafood. Stunning presentations and incredible attention to detail. Besides the food being unbelievable, it was such a fun experience!! We had a lot of questions, and our servers couldn't have been nicer! They brought out ingredients that we were unfamiliar with, so we could see them. They let us taste a fresh herb (not exciting) and then the dried version (amazing!) When we left, everyone was waiting for us and we got a wonderful photo. We will never forget this spectacular meal!

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    Restaurant Kadeau - Inside is so dreamy

    Inside is so dreamy

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    Lobster tail, saffron, blue mussels, grilled heads

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    Hallernes Smørrebrød - Meatball smorgasbord

    Hallernes Smørrebrød

    4.2(25 reviews)
    0.8 kmVesterbro

    It was our first time trying a smorrebrod here in Copenhagen and some were better than others…read more When we arrived there was just one person ahead of us. This was around 4:13 pm on a Saturday. We order three smorrebrod and we ate them in the Tivoli food hall. All were served on plates. The correct way to eat was with a fork and knife as we learned while watching an episode of Somebody Feed Phil. The chicken salad was undoubtedly our favorite. Lots of shredded chicken but overall smooth and tasty. We crumbled the bacon to add some texture and that was even better. The marinated salmon was ok but we liked the nice pop of flavor from the pomegranate seeds. I may try to add them at home to my smoked salmon. The egg and shrimp smorrebrod was tastier. We returned our empty plates back to the counter when we were finished. Not completely in love with open face sandwiches but may try again on a future return trip to Copenhagen.

    This place is insanely delicious. It's not your typical mall food court meal by any means. It's an…read moreadventure for your tastebuds waiting to happen. You can find Hallernes on the fifth floor of the shopping mall. We got there later in the day and there was still an array of toast options - some vegetarian, others pescatarian and others with a heaping of meat on top. We enjoyed the tartar, lemon & dill shrimp and the traditional pork toast. Each was somehow better than the next. Everything was so fresh which really enhanced the contrast of flavors on our plates. We liked it so much we contemplated going back and ordering more! We sat in the dining area to eat, which had a high chair available. We also got a window seat which had a beautiful view of the square below and some stunning architecture. We sat there for awhile just enjoying the view. When we were flying out of the Copenhagen airport we noticed this same restaurant inside one of the terminals. It's awesome to see such high quality food be offered in such casual but busy spaces. We'll definitely be back!

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    Hallernes Smørrebrød
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    Noma - Oyster dessert

    Noma

    4.4(76 reviews)
    2.2 kmChristianshavn
    $$$$

    I actually went to Noma, and while the room, the plating, and the ceremony are impressive on the…read moresurface, the experience left a bad taste that had nothing to do with the food itself. When you're sitting there, paying an obscene amount of money for a tasting menu, it's impossible to ignore what's widely known about how this place has operated for years. The tension in the room is palpable. Service feels rigid and strained rather than warm. It doesn't feel like people who love what they're doing. It feels like people trying not to make a mistake. After going, I looked deeper into the restaurant and its leadership, and it only confirmed what I felt. René Redzepi has openly admitted in interviews that he was abusive and a bully as a leader for much of the restaurant's rise. For years, Noma relied heavily on unpaid or underpaid labor, with brutal hours normalized as part of the "experience." Knowing that completely reframes what you're eating and who paid the real price for it. As for the food, some dishes were interesting, but plenty crossed the line from thoughtful into gimmicky. Once the mythology wears off, a lot of it feels like provocation for its own sake. Innovation loses its shine when it's built on exhaustion and fear behind the scenes. I'm glad I went once, if only to see through the illusion. I won't go again, and I wouldn't recommend it unless you're more interested in checking off a status box than supporting a restaurant that treats people with basic dignity.

    NOMA is that place that not even in my wildest dreams I thought of visiting but the opportunity was…read moregiven and it was better than I imagine. I've been following this restaurant for a few years now and I was fascinated to see how they moved from country to country creating a whole new menu based on local products according to the season and the place where they were. I remember watching them in Tulum, Mexico (2017) or in Kyoto, Japan (2023-2024) and I thought everything they were creating was incredible. It was a nomadic restaurant full of innovation, one of a kind, and I was dying to try it! We flew to Copenhagen just for this meal so my expectations were very high. I also went with an open mind to try anything they put in front of me, because that's what it's all about, expanding your tastes and flavors. At least for me. The presentation not only looked spectacular but also tasted incredible. To my surprise, the first course was one of my favorites. I devoured it thinking it was steak but really was the heart of a deer. It was delicious. After that, all the courses that continued to arrive were just as impressive with unique flavor combinations and beautifully presented. We also did the wine pairing which I highly recommend. Top notch wines that paired perfectly with each course they brought. The staff is outstanding. From the moment you arrive you feel well taken care of, they receive your coat and take you to a waiting room where they offer you a tea before taking you to the table. To get to our table we went through the kitchen and the whole team stops doing what they do to greet you and acknowledge you. I thought it was something very special. Definitely one of the best culinary experience I've ever had!

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    Prep area/kitchen

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    Cod jaw with smoked pumpkin

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