Copenhagen: Best Restaurants
I will be making a brief visit to Copenhagen and would like recommendations as to the must-try restaurants. I have four nights to go out to dinner. One of them is devoted to Noma (if I can get in, bien sur!).
I love "frou-frou" food, small portions and locally grown ingredients. I would also love to try "real" Danish food--whatever that may consist of. I am not a picky eater and am not scared of odd foods or hole-in-the-wall restaurants, as long as they are good.
Cost is no object. I will pay almost anything for a truly perfect meal. I would say that I do prefer 2-3 Michelin-Star type experiences, but also superb neighborhood restaurants where the Executive Chef practically lives on the premises.
Thank you so much in advance for any comments or recommendations!!!
By filleparfaite1
on Jul 19, 2010 08:15 AM
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When are you going. Noma is booked through Oct. 31. There are other wonderful places. I would suggest AOC, Sollerod Kro, The Paul, Herman, and the new Geranium, which is supposed to open in August.
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Thank you for the recommendations! I will be in Copenhagen August 5th-9th, 2010.
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I would start making reservations now. Many places are closed in July and the beginning of August for summer vacation. All of the places I named have very good websites in English, though, so you will be able to plan.
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Barring Noma, I would suggest Formel B or Herman for your dose of Michelin-starred New Nordic. More casual, but still good is the Nimb Brasserie, which has a great patio overlooking the Tivoli action.
I also quite like Kofoed, for Nordic-infused cuisine - http://www.restaurant-koefoed.dk/
Also, try Rasmus Oubaek - http://www.rasmusoubaek.dk/
For inventive Franco-Japanese, Umami is excellent (great cocktails) - http://www.restaurantumami.dk/landingpageFlash/default.htm
I also love the achingly hip Kødbyens Fiskebar - http://www.fiskebaren.dk/en/
In a beautiful garden location is Restaurant Mielcke & Hurtigkarl, which has great service and wine, along with inventive food that mostly hits - http://www.mielcke-hurtigkarl.dk/flx/english/home/
For really good Italian in the Kongens Nytorv area is FIAT - http://f-i-a-t.dk/
Kiin Kiin is worth a look for excellent Thai - http://www.kiin.dk/welcome.html
For Smørrebrød, try Ida Davidsen or Aamanns - http://www.aamanns.dk/ - or 'smushi' at Royal Copenhagen's cafe.
Enjoy!
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