Best meal of our trip. Really enjoyed it. My wife booked Host because of its reviews and vegetarian…read moreoptions (for me). The restaurant's design is definitely minimalist with simple blank walls and a comfortable mix of fake and real plants. There was no air conditioning but they found a fan to keep us comfortable- we were amazed that more folks in the full restaurant weren't sweating the way we were. Perhaps the locals are more used to the summer heat with no AC than we were. We had the 3-course prefixe meal with my my wife and daughter on the standard menu while I was on the vegetarian track. The website says that Host is the Danish word for harvest, and that their focus is "on the Scandinavian kitchen with lots of surprises." The staff used the word "surprises" explicitly, using it to describe the amuse-bouches and palette-cleansing bites served between the advertised courses. We started with a flight of croquettes with cheese and I think my wife and daughter had something like a smoked fish hash of some sort while by I had a delightful bite of salad on a molded sweet cookie tart shell. The baby bread loaves with a special butter were lovely - how do you innovate butter? Great job. My first veggie entree was fried carrots with horseradish, which was grand. Next I had a barley risotto with amazing brown beech mushrooms on top. Awesome. There was a spot of potato soup in there somewhere and the best bite of the meal was another of the surprises - a pre-dessert mochi-like shell with strawberry powder on the outside and hazelnut ice cream (I think???) on the inside. The strawberry rhubarb dessert was excellent also. Such a great meal. Loved it.

The service was incredible. The food delicious. The ambiance COULD have been better if it wasn't…read morefor the table of 5 next to us who were loud, obnoxious AF and possibly even drunk before arriving. They were so loud that management asked them to quiet down (which was greatly appreciated by us and others). It's an at least a 2-hr dining experience for a 5-course dining experience. The portions are just the right size and even shareable. The hubs did the 5-course with wine pairings, dessert and coffee and I the 3-course. I was able to share some of his items and wines as well. They are Michelin recommended and still awaiting a star. Here's to hoping they get it soon. All the servers step up for one another as well and take their time explaining what the item is, all the ingredients and how it's prepared. Check this off your dining list while in Copenhagen!

Chez Panisse of CPH:…read more - all about the ingredients here - they take reservations, call ahead but they do take walk-ins -live music - singing pianist - no take out, chef cooks for multiple restaurants, we wanted some for brekkie tomorrow Looks like a pub but don't be deterred, we almost were. A whee bit heavy handed with the flaky salt but if you swirl everything around you should be good. This is a spot for the locals and tourists alike. Amazing. Cash/card accepted.

Fun pub to enjoy a traditional dinner in. I would highly recommend making a reservation since it's…read morea very small pub. They serve traditional food so I got the catch of the day which was cooked in a butter caper sauce and hubby got the lamb which was very good but fattier than what we were used to. It's a one man show so he takes your order, busses your table, makes your drinks and brings out your food. He's good but don't be afraid to flag him down if you need something. Super chill ambiance. Fun place to have dinner.

This is not a vegetarian restaurant, but the vegetables here are so fresh. I chose the meat and…read moreseafood prix-fixe menu, and every course was delicious, but I was especially impressed with what they did with the vegetables. The lettuce salad that came with my beef filet was so crisp that it seemed to have just been picked from the garden. It may not be a bad idea to try their vegetarian prix-fixe menu some time. We came as a group of five people and were given 2 hours and 15 minutes for our table. Service was attentive without being rushed. I appreciated the steady service as I did not want a protracted long dinner. The pacing was just right and we finished our courses in a timely manner.

Vækst is hands-down my favorite restaurant in Copenhagen. Tucked into the city center with its…read moresignature greenhouse aesthetic, it offers one of the coziest dining vibes in CPH. Every visit feels like stepping into a calm little oasis. Their seasonal prix fixe menu is always a highlight. The chefs at Vækst have a real talent for taking fresh, local ingredients and turning them into something both comforting and exciting. Each course is thoughtful, balanced, and full of bright Nordic flavors. I've never had a meal there that didn't feel memorable. Whether you're going for a special occasion or just want an evening of genuinely great food in a cozy setting, Vækst delivers every time. It's the place I recommend to anyone looking for an authentic, beautifully crafted Copenhagen dining experience.

It's delicious the nutmeg is an excellent touch! You know the poach is perfect when the juice…read morebursts out and splatters all over the plate! Spinach is really yummy it's very fresh got a little onion on it and it's very well balanced. This is the open-faced smoked salmon sandwich w poached egg bottom of the first page of lunch

It is on the pricier side, but makes sense as they're located in a pretty touristy area. They do…read morecharge for water, so be mindful of that. Food was great, but if you're looking for more authentic exercise, it is mostly visited by tourists.

Coszy and great Food !!!…read more Came without resevation and they were able to accommodate us

Wonderful small restaurant with a friendly atmosphere. We were greeted with open arms and treated…read morelike family. I highly recommend the Salmon it is served with a beautiful whipped mashed potato's and was some of the best Salmon I've ever tasted. My husband had the open faced roast beef sandwich which was also very good. I wish we would've split the Salmon and saved room for a dessert that everyone was ordering that looked amazing! We will be back

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!

Managed to secure same day reservation at the Michelin Bib Gourmand rated Marv & Ben (marrow &…read morebone). The host was welcoming and we were seated upstairs quickly upon arriving. Ordered "Six Favorites" and "Fast Four" courses. The staff helpfully suggested that they could replace lamb with monk fish for one of the courses on the "Fast Four" for my spouse. The starter stole the show: Zander with aromatic blackcurrant wood oil, finger lime, kohlrabi infused in dashi, bright citrus herbs and topped with sauce of fresh apple, celery, dashi. An amazing dish, unlike anything we've tasted: light, refreshing, clean-tasting, illuminated by aroma of blackcurrant wood oil and citric accents. A delight for the taste buds. Homemade sourdough bread (brushed with smoked bone marrow) was very tasty but seemed slightly burnt on top and quite salty. We enjoyed the texture contrast of the puffed carrot skin pre-starter snack: this contains carrot with elderflower purée, topped with fermented carrot, pickled thyme gel and roasted hazelnuts. The combination was unique and complimentary. Dessert was sea buckthorn sorbet, mousse with parsley crumble: well conceived, exquisitely composed. The sorbet was unbelievably smooth absent of any trace of iciness. ****.5

This was a pretty good restaurant serving Danish cuisine. I chose the 6-course prix-fixe menu as…read moreeach course was quite small. Most of the dishes contained contrasting flavors and textures. Although all dishes were good, there was not any that made me want to return to have another serving (1/2 star off). I did think the squash sorbet with parsley crumble was a notably unique dessert and wanted to highlight that as the favorite course of the meal. Staff was friendly and service was attentive. I wished they provided spoons with more dishes though (1/2 star off). Most of their dishes came with a decent amount of sauce or foam. I wanted to scoop them up, but didn't end up bothering because I didn't have a spoon. Yes, I know I could have asked for an additional spoon each time. I just wanted to dive into the dish right away. I was very hungry!

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!

I never thought I would be saying this about porridge of all things. But, Grød truly opened my eyes…read morein terms of how I could prepare my daily oatmeal. We tried Grød at two locations: the Torvehallerne market and at 7Eleven. The market, I ordered the Oat Porridge which came with apples, roasted almonds and caramel sauce, my mom had the All In! and my dad had the oat waffle. All of us (mostly) left satisfied. My picky father loved his waffle. And I really enjoyed the porridge I had. The oats perfectly cooked, the apples and almonds gave it a nice textural contrast. Plus the caramel, which was more like a dulce de leche added the perfect amount of sweetness without being too sweet. My mom was a bit ambivalent because the All In was too sweet. But to be fair, All In includes all of their toppings. Including chocolate and caramel so her assessment was fair! The Grød at 7Eleven had this wonderful chia pudding, layered with yogurt, natural peanut butter, a berry compote and nuts and I was obsessed. So simple, yet so wholesome. I found a cup at the airport and proceeded to import it back to the States. Overall, it was definitely worth a visit (or 2) to have my mind blown. Grød may not have intended it but this lil Westerner is now leveling up her oats game thanks to their menu!

It was good but small portions mostly cabbage which gives the illusion that it's more than it is…read more Very small portions of chicken, peanuts, and kimchi. Although Everything was fresh. Still, I wouldn't go back. There was another place right behind them and across the way that looked like it was much better Chicken skewers etc. I suggest you try that instead.

EXCEPTIONAL! 5.0+…read more Our earliest dining experience with Noma was at their first Kyoto Pop-Up in 2023. Needless to say, it was an amazing experience, to which we added Noma CPH, back in their homeland, to our ever-expanding Bucket List. Dining at Noma is not just for people who enjoy eating; it's so much more than that. It's an all-encompassing experience. It's the senses being activated and heightened. The sights, sounds, smells, tastes, and touch are awakened, and new discoveries are made. It's an absolute appreciation of the culinary world. It began with a taxi ride. The anticipation grew minute by minute as we peered out of the window, wondering, "Is that it over there?" Being tucked away in a former industrial setting and shipyard district, the seclusion from the city center gives you a sense of being far, far away in a distant land. After being warmly greeted, we were asked to enjoy a drink with several other guests in the greenhouse. From a bleak winter shipyard to the lush, beautiful, and characteristically Noma environment, our senses were being awakened. It only fueled our curiosity even more as to what lay ahead. From the greenhouse, there is a lighted pathway leading to the building where the magic continues. You can see and witness the current cold season leaving the landscape a brownish-gray with the winter season. The tall entrance door is adorned with mussel/mollusk shells. The texture and color are stunning and piqued our curiosity even further. Ocean Season (menu offering at the time of our reservation) was one of my favorite Noma seasons. The elements of the sea are brought into the space with draped seaweed, light wood, clean lines, and warm lighting. Service was exemplary, and the dishes and wine pairing were both delicious and eye-opening. There is also a juice pairing for those seeking a non-alcoholic option. One of my favorite desserts, which had been made in Kyoto in 2023 and 2024, is the ice cream made to look like an oyster. Phenomenal! After the completion of the residency in Los Angeles for the Noma LA 26 Pop-Up, which we thoroughly enjoyed as well, the crew has returned to Copenhagen for limited reservations. Noma 3.0 is to start in 2027. Their menu now follows 12 micro-seasons which highlights ultra specific ingredients. For now, we continue to be a part of Noma Projects, where it keeps us connected to the wonderful flavors and concepts of experimentation from the Noma kitchen. We enjoy seeing and experiencing all that Noma has to share with the world, now and in the future.

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!