Vækst is hands-down my favorite restaurant in Copenhagen. Tucked into the city center with its signature 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. read more

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Beautiful space with a sort of greenhouse vibe. Amazing food. It's pretty expensive. It felt like most people would order one of the 3-4 course meals. I got the least experience one and it was great. read more

Vækst - The view walking up the stairs from the lower level. - Scandinavian Near Me - København

Wasn't impressed------ food was ok not great, somewhat salty. We were charged 20.00 for tap water We were behind several large parties so food took almost an hour to get to us Sorry we wasted our last night in Copenhagen here. It was not up to other reviews read more

We stopped by for lunch and this place has such a vibe - I love greens and this place made me happy! Very nice ambiance with friendly service. We had a couple of drinks and ordered the fish. Although it was mostly my husband having lunch and me planning on skipping mine - I ended up having many many bites from his meal. Recommend read more

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What an amazing experience!! The atmosphere and design of the restaurant was truly incredible! The food was delicious and the service was superior. All the servers were very knowledgeable and gave detailed explanations of each course. For our menu, it started with a line soaked pear and a puff potato pastry. We then had scallops that were out of this world!! This was my favorite part of the course, as an avid scallop lover, because they were fresh and bursting with flavor. Next, we had homemade sourdough followed by a mushroom soup. Both were delicious! Our main was a cod dish with a side of kale salad. The fish was cooked perfectly and the kale salad was light and fresh. We ended our meal with apple sorbet that was slightly sweet and a little tangy. The whole experience was great. I would highly recommend this restaurant and can't wait to go back the next time I'm in Copenhagen. read more

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While it may not be a Michelin star restaurant in a city full of them, this place hit all the right marks: classy, intimate, relaxed, attention to detail, and memorable! We enjoyed a 3 course menu in September 2024. We had the steak with roasted corn, which had a rich but elegant taste and wasn't too dense! We also had the cod with pickled greens and white cream sauce, which was light and flaky but flavorful. There was also a great vegetarian crepe, with fresh veggies, shaved cheese, and aioli sauce. Everything on the menu looked interesting and had unique touches. The service was great, as the waiter and drink attendant were attentive but not pushy. They also answered all the questions we had about the menu. The atmosphere was rustic and had dozens of plants on the wall and floor that made it feel like a greenhouse in the best way. Overall, highly recommend this place! read more

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Came here because of a friend's rec and it did not disappoint!! Everything was so good!! We did a walk-in as a party of 6 on a Monday evening around 8pm and we were seated immediately. The restaurant is very spacious with two floors and lovely decor (lots of plants!). Our whole meal took about 2+ hours but we were catching up with friends so the pacing felt just right :) read more

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Incredible food, friendly staff. A really cozy restaurant that delivers at every turn. Combinations that will delight and surprise, great wine menu. Tucked away down a Copenhagen side street. read more

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Incredible service and food. Shout out to our server, Benjamin, who took exquisite care of our group.

Firstly, to get the good things out of the way, the ambience is nice and the decor is beautiful. Service is also friendly, prompt, and attentive. However, that is about all this location impressed us with. We are from LA, and we came to Vækst after finding it on the Michelin Guide, and seeing how well it is reviewed. I'm unsure if this is just a difference in tastebuds or culture, but we were extremely underwhelmed with pretty much every dish. We got various courses with the set menu and I will unpack each of them below. Potato Cream Cup: This was good. Nothing amazing, but it has a nice robust flavor from the cream and tomato powder. Deconstructed Salad: It was just a leaf of lettuce with a mint and pea chutney-style sauce. Nothing innovative about this and it fell flat for us. Bread: The bread was stale and took force to be able to cut or ripped apart. Like how do you mess up a roll?? Salted Halibut: This was one of the better courses we had. The fish was served with diced pear, a horseradish sauce, and a mussel broth, that all worked nicely with each other. Beef tartare: This was fine. Texturally I thought the crispy rye was a bit too crunchy and hard on the teeth with the soft beef. Mushroom Soup: This mushroom soup looked extremely promising, however it ended up being the worst dish of the night. It tasted like a fan of cream of mushroom soup, which had been salted to the point of being inedible. (And we are all ethnic people from America who eat quite salty!) No one in the party finished this, and when we asked the waitress, she said she agrees that the soup is too salty. No sorry, nothing. Not sure if this has not been communicated to the chef, or if they refuse to take advice, but this course was inedible. Plaice: This dish was good, but nothing great. The fish needed a knife to be cut and was tough. The cream sauce was nice with the burst of ikura. The wilted lettuce was fine, but the sauce that came with it was quite nice. Nothing to write home about. Tenderloin: The tenderloin was nice. The medium rare leaned much more towards rare, but we did not mind. The sauce with mushroom was nice, and paired with the Hokkaido squad, it went nicely. Apple Sorbet: This was one of the better courses as well. The apple sorbet was light and refreshing with notes of lime. Textures and flavors worked well together. Three cheese dessert: The cheeses were okay but nothing unique. No interesting flavor combinations, and all generic (but good) cheeses you could find at a farmer's market. I mean, let's be real, you are spending a minimum of $100 per person, and if you are going to be an establishment that tries to exude fine dining and charge for tap water, your food better be on par. Which it definitely was not. Food was below standard or any restaurant back in LA for 4x the price. read more

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Great experience, we did the tasting menu and it was absolutely fantastic. The flavor combinations were next level. Everything is organic absolutely nothing is processed. read more

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I knew that Copenaghen had a great food scene and our experience at Vaekst validated that piece of information. With a reservation made two hours prior we were accomodated to a very cozy table by a window. A couple of waiters alternated during the fixed course meal with multiple wine tastings and a few extra culinary surprises. Impeccable service. Great quality of elegantly displayed food. Very good wine selection. One negative note: the upper floor wasn't well ventilated and we could smell smoky odors from the kitchen throughout the meal. A Michelin guide (mentioned) unique but classy restaurant. read more

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Words cannot describe how delicious this meal was. I got the four course vegetarian prix fixe, and every course was a delight. The kitchen also brings out little surprises in between courses. The waiter was welcoming and there was no air of pretension at all. Fabulous in every way. read more

Had a very pleasant and tasty meal this past May. Staff and service were great. Enjoyed a beef tenderloin and cod, both were excellent. read more

Beautiful food, cozy ambiance, and kind and considerate service. Everything we ordered was not only gorgeously plated, the flavors complimented each other so well. Seasonal and local ingredients were a major highlight. And don't be shy, give the non-alcoholic wines a try, they're pretty tasty! read more

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Incredible dining experience. Staff was very nice and accommodating despite us not having a reservation. Great food and beautiful restaurant. read more

Truly such a beautiful meal. We each got the non-veg tasting menu (they had a tasting menu with meat and one without) but ordered the celery main as well. Everything was beautiful but the fish really stands out as well as the pear sorbet. The meal was perfectly paced, the service was attentive and they made good suggestions, and the interior is beautiful and tasteful. We went in on a Sunday night with reservations. It was full but not packed. read more

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Terrific space and great food! We enjoyed every bite (we had the cod) and were well take care of by the servers and staff.

Vaekst is a Nordic restaurant centered around fresh produce located in a space with an indoor greenhouse and an abundance of plants. We had the three course meal for dinner. The surprise starter was a waffle with brown butter, cheese and watercress followed by fresh sourdough bread and goat milk butter. The appetizer was a salted cod topped with gooseberry. After the starter we had surprise mid course, a potato and cucumber salad with potato crisps topped with a cream cheese cream. The main course was fried hake served with beurre blanc sauce, peas, dried shrimp and served with a side of mashed potatoes. Dessert was a yogurt sorbet with caramelized rhubarb, white chocolate and hazelnut crunch. As a yogurt hater, I substituted for three types of danish cheese. We loved Vaekst for its fresh, clean flavors and focus on greens both in their decor and their dishes read more

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Wonderful dinner especially the venue. It is prix fix so might not be to everyone's taste. Great customer service

Not bad, but not amazing. The meal started well with an inventive puffed potato crisp amuse-bouche filled with tomato fluff, excellent bread service with cheese-like butter, and perfectly fresh scallops with sun-dried tomato that demonstrated real skill. However, our experience faltered with a disappointingly warm and underwhelming beef tartare. The addition of peppercorns created an unpleasant texture, and the overall freshness simply wasn't there. The grilled tenderloin was perhaps the evening's biggest disappointment. While the accompaniments were stellar - particularly the phenomenal squash purée and delicious truffle sauce - the meat itself was poorly executed. Despite being ordered medium-rare, it lacked the expected juiciness, and the exterior was overcooked to the point of being tough, with some genuinely inedible charred bits that had to be removed. My grandmother got the fried ling which was delicious. The apple sorbet dessert provided a pleasant finish, but in a city saturated with expensive dining options, Vaekst's execution issues make it hard to recommend when there are likely better ways to spend your money elsewhere in Copenhagen. read more

How bizarre and what a surprise! Another miss in Copenhagen! I expected so much and would have loved this place to be a 5 star. It had a Michelin star in the past, so I figured there is no way this could be anything less than 4.5 stars. Alas, I'm a bit underwhelmed with this restaurant as well. First, the decor is supposed to give a Greenhouse feel to it, and yes there were plants everywhere. There was NOTHING visually stunning about the restaurant. Let's overlook this and still give it 5 stars. Openaire in hollywood is a GORGEOUS greenhouse restaurant in Los Angeles. Let's talk about the food and service. The majority of the staff could barely crack a smile or say welcome. I do understand that the restaurant is exceptionally busy and people were running left and right. But just basic minimal greetings is not much to ask for. The first comment from the host was do you have a reservation, ok let me seat you down. You can order a prefix or a la carte. I do realize that with a lot of these prefix menus, it's the presentation and the style. But at the end of the day you want delicious food for the price you are getting. The expectations for a Michelin star restaurant is MUCH higher than the average restaurant. I really wanted this restaurant to deserve a 5 star but the food wasn't anything I would come back for. The bread was rock hard, and the butter exceptionally salty. There was s cauliflower, a beef and a cod fish variety. I usually pay such great attention to detail and the food but nothing registered. I was hoping that I could find one good restaurant in Denmark. Alas. This was a disappointment as well. Maybe the quality of the food was amazing in the past. Our server was terrific so the three stars was for him. So so bummed.... read more

Vækst - A waffle appetizer with some super salty concoction on top. - Scandinavian Near Me - København

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This is my favorite restaurant in Copenhagen. I come here a couple of times a year (every time I visit CPH for work) and am always so happy with my meal. Fancy, but not too fancy. Super delicious food. Fantastic atmosphere. And I love the tasting menu so I don't have to make decisions. They're good with kids too. My daughters (ages 6 and 11) came along one time and loved it too. read more

Loved the freshness of everything here. It felt like the food was picked from their garden that day. Food: Fresh cucumbers and radishes with a pea purée and cheese - delicious! Scallop - very good Sourdough bread - so fresh and delicious Mushroom soup - so creamy and delicious I wish I had more Cauliflower - good Baked haddock - delicious and so moist and flaky Wild blueberries - not my fave Cheese dish - very good read more

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This was a great treat to dine here - we enjoyed the wonderful 3 course set meal! The staff was lovely, attentive and very friendly. The food was delicious and we enjoyed their take on the fun style/food. The setting was cozy and lovely for a date night! Instagram 3 Course Set Menu @CoFoCoDK At Vækst, the Nordic ingredients are in focus. The menu consists of lots of vegetables and local meat, fish and poultry. At Vækst, natural ingredients and playfull taste combinations are the main components of the meal. Copenhagen read more

AMAZING- JUST GO FOR IT. You won't be disappointed. From presentation, ambiance, quality of service and taste, everything will be amazing. The tomato entree with the heart shaped waffles were delicious!!! read more

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Creative, delicious, modern deconstructed take on traditional Nordic food. *love*. I experienced an intersection of textures (crunchy and creamy in the same bite), vibrant colors (thanks to inclusion of bets and greens and other vegetables, with creamy butter or cheese) grounded in traditional flavors with a few unexpected additions (jalapeño! Lemon balm!). Varied and interesting wine list (e.g., not just the usual suspects for origin, orange, robust whites). Ambiance lovely & service admirable. I ordered a starter and the fried cod entrée rather than the full course. (Between those and the additional minicourses included, I correctly predicted: no room for dessert!) 100% I will be back here. Do they have a Michelin star?-- not sure, but that would be totally on point (in my non professional/amateur epicure opinion)! read more

On our last night of vacation in Copenhagen, we let the Yelp app lead us to Vaekst, and we had a totally outstanding dining experience. The venue was beautiful and quite stylish.  We were seated at a large table on the 1st floor, which was the perfect size for our party of six.  After consulting with our server, we all opted for their Prix Fixe menu.  Each and every dish was deliciate, delicious and beautifully presented.  We loved everything we ate that night; my personal favorite was the cod (completely superlative) but everything was wonderful :-) We shared several desserts, and they were all delicious! The service was quick and attentive; our server paused briefly to explain each dish as it was served.  There's no doubt in my mind about recommending this place - when you're in Copenaghen, it's unquestionably a must-visit restaurant! read more

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I was asked to leave. Whole story... starting with end first. Waiter says, "Would you like any coffee or tea after your meal?" I respond, "No, we're fine, we would like the bill." Waiter then says, "Ok." 16 minutes later. Waiter comes back to our table, with our bill and a business card and he says "Sorry, you have to leave, your time is up, we have more guests arriving." I replied, "I was waiting for you. Waiting for this bill." Waiter then says,"OH, okay, you have to go, sorry." I pay, chuckle at the event, and tell the waiter "thank you" -- which I honestly think should have come out of his mouth, but I digress. And now that I've had a moment to think about this, I'm a littled vexed. We arrived at the restaurant on time, under our reservation. We ate our meal pretty quickly, because the three course meal is not some gigantic, Claim Jumper feast - its rather small, flavorful and worth the price ... but the service went a little awkward at the end. It's a top of the line kind of place, BUT my wife nearly had her dish spilled on her and I know she didn't like that. So I've written my thoughts and moving on to the next. I doubt if I'll ever be in this neck of the world anytime in the near future. Oh - and since I felt a bit a off by the whole exchange, I decided to jump on Yelp and say politely "F*CK YOU." read more

Vækst - Welcome, or should I say goodbye? - Scandinavian Near Me - København

After dining at many gastronomic feasts throughout Denmark, I selected this restaurant for a more casual approach to Nordic cuisine. This younger, sister restaurant in the Cofoco chain, was hyped to offer imaginative multi-course cuisine at a value price point. The menu is very limited, in that there are only two choices offered for first course, four items for main course, and two items for dessert. Yet, from that framework, the restaurant was able to accommodate my wife's dietary restrictions. The food indeed was quite innovative and well presented. Portions were reasonable considering the small number of dishes. Service however, was very amateurish. For example, our server brought out bread and said she was returning with our wine which we had long ago ordered. However, immediately after leaving our table she stopped at a nearby table to take their order, and of course explain the menu to them, so there was a further 5+ minute delay before receiving our first glass of wine. When I asked another server to get our wine, she replied she wasn't old enough to serve wine. Obviously, in an attempt to keep costs down, they don't employ seasoned or experienced waitstaff. The seating times are fixed so that they can get two seatings in for each table. I advised the hotel concierge of our dissatisfaction of the meal, and he acknowledged that this restaurant does cater to younger tourists who are mindful of their budget. That explains why there were so many tourists in this restaurant, as the various hotels refer their guests here. I'm sorry that I selected this place, as I likely would have preferred their original restaurant from which they achieved a good reputation instead of Vaekst. I won't be returning, nor could I recommend it to any of my friends. read more

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Having stayed at the adjacent Hotel SP34 on my previous trip to CPH, I've tried the "breakfast version" of this place, and it was delicious. This time, I had a chance to come back for dinner. The food was delightful: the bread & butter with tarragon oil, scallops, and baked hake, as well as the dessert, were spot on. The service was friendly but got a bit MIA at the end of the evening (Tired? Distracted? Something came up? Who knows... but it was noticeable). Still, I would consider going back, maybe for lunch - on a warm day, they open up the windows and the whole place turns into an almost dining-on-the-terrace experience. read more

The concierge at the hotel highly recommended Voekst and the menu posted on its website was quite enticing. So, we waited to get the reservation for the next evening. However, it was very disappointing when we got the menu. It was very limited with just one dish for fish, chicken, and pork. Service was nothing out of extraordinary and ambiance was quite average. We felt that this restaurant is overhyped and not worth the price. read more

Was able to get a same day reservation early week. All food was excellent. Absolutely excellent! We went the a la carte route. There are portions served in between, even if not on the menu. I was surprised that check in and the wine list were suboptimal, but again, food was excellent!!! read more

Much overdue review! I came here in September 2019 and had a fantastic time. Yes, the food was tasty, but it was the overall experience of the fun I had with the food that made the dinner so memorable. For me, I fully believe that any food needs to take you through a journey: What story is the meal conveying? The reason why I gave the restaurant and my experience five stars is that each dish did not feel like a separate item off a menu but part of a holistic narrative. read more

Everything we ate was perfect! Highly recommended it if you are in Copanhagen. Our server was super nice and she explained all items on the menu. Ambiance was so good! We were seated quickly! We had a real nice Michelin experience! read more

One of the best I've had. The food and service were absolutely perfect. I had 3 course fish meal and can't stop thinking about how perfect everything was. We sat in the lower floor and it felt like we were eating in a greenhouse, very relaxing. read more

Vækst - Cod with sauce and trout roe - Scandinavian Near Me - København

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This review is along over due. I visited Copenhagen in June 2022 for work and was in charge of all the food reservations. Although we had excellent food all week, Vækst was by far our favorite place. It was a fantastic food experience from start to finish. I booked a few weeks in advance and our group went for the concept "An Evening at Vækst" which included a 3 course dinner with accompanying wine and welcome drinks. The price was reasonable for the quality, portions and service. The ambiance is lovely, and the service was excellent. The staff was friendly and attentive to our needs including accommodating to all our allergies. The food was not only beautiful to look at but well prepared. The accompanying wine was generous and paired perfectly as well. I am so sad I did not take any photos (but as it was a work dinner it just did not feel appropriate). Highly recommend and I cannot wait to go back next time I am in Copenhagen. read more

Went here for dinner on my birthday this year and we really enjoyed it. Good service and the food was delicious, especially the fish. Would happily return. read more

Hands down, one of the best meals of my life...but don't ask me what I had!!! I could never remember it all! There were so many delicate, gorgeous, inventive, inspired plates to keep track of. I loved every single detail of my dining experiences here, at one of the many restaurants in the famed COFOCO (Copenhagen Food Collective) group. To be completely honest, this restaurant wasn't my first choice, but the only one I could reserve same day (definitely make reservations!) but I can't imagine it getting any better than this!! The setting is the loveliest candlelit greenhouse and its going to make you want to just stay for hours. Trust me, I did (while chatting with a mother/daughter duo from the UK next to me, who were equally blown away by their meal! *They had the meat version) The food is modern Nordic. It combines classic indigenous ingredients in a super fun playful fresh way. Like I said, there were far too many plates to remember them all, much more than I thought I was getting with my tasting menu, but each one more outrageous and complex than the next. It really doesn't really matter what plates I savored anyway as the menu changes seasonally based on what's locally in season, but the celeriac dish, the Jerusalem artichokes, the beet carpaccio and the truffle soup were SOOO BEYOND!! You can choose either a meat or veg based meal, 3 courses with the option to add a wine pairing for an additional charge. There all also some a la carte options too! More than a meal, an incredible culinary experience!! I would LOVE to return when I'm in the area again! This was so memorable!! A highlight for sure! read more

We were able to obtain a reservation and dine here for dinner in this greenhouse effect Michelin star restaurant. While the service was very nice the food was on the average side. The ambience was very nice except for the fact that we stared at a pods container outside of the front window. The food is crafted with care, it's creative and so fresh. We really enjoyed our tender beef fillets, killer mashed potatoes and their amuse Boucher starter, bread & butter and our very expensive roasted beet. We opted for a syrah wine but it was like no syrah we were ever expecting. The wine was a definite disappointment. Other than that we had a great time and service was very good. read more

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