On a trip to Copenhagen with my cousin and his partner, they told us about their favorite…read morerestaurant anywhere, so we had to go. At Den Lille Fede, they offer a 5-course and a 7-course meal, both with the option of wine pairings for each course. Since it was a special occasion, we went for the seven course dinner with wine pairings.
Though I'm not usually a white wine drinker, favoring bold reds instead, I tasted three white wines that became instant hits because of their complexity, balance of acidity and refreshing minerality, accenting the dish paired with it. A few of the most memorable courses were:
umami beans, egg, and truffle;
fried hake fish with paper-thin potato slices and roasted malt (even my seafood-avoidant partner said she loved this fish);
ribeye and beets with a tangy and savory refined BBQ sauce;
and raspberry sorbet with peach and cream.
Though it can easily become an expensive evening, especially for traveling Americans and others who aren't used to above-average Scandinavian pricing, I highly recommend Den Lille Fede for a special occasion and the experience of a long meal, vibrant flavors throughout a variety of interesting and beautiful dishes, and the professional and accommodating staff who led us through the meal. Expect to spend between $44 (for 5-course meal with no beverage pairings) to $113 per person (if you get the 7 courses, the wine pairings, and cava and coffee.
