Went out to eat here with 7 or 8 of my mother's coworkers. Suffice it to say I was impressed. As soon as you walk in, you feel as if you're going to have a good meal. The place was bustling, but not too loud and not too quiet. We had a renovation, so we got seated immediately. Throughout the night our service was great. Our waitress was very nice, and we got attended to all the time (not to the point of annoyance), with no plates piling up. All the food was fantastic. We each had a multi-course menu, and the food was great. I wanted the pimientos de padrón but didn't end up getting them. Would recommend a visit for large or small groups. read more

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It's a nice restaurant but on the pricier side for... decent food. The place was absolutely packed and I was so glad that we had reservations too. The staff and our waiter were very nice. The two dishes we ordered was the butter chicken and steak. They were both good but there was no "wow" factor about the dishes. Considering the portion sizes for these dishes too, it was definitely costly. I had a good experience but I don't think I'd come back. Also, I highly recommend making a reservation. read more

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Very delicious Scandinavian restaurant, a bit trendy/popular but not to the point of annoyance. Three different dining rooms plus a a small bar, so it's quite expansive. Service tends to be a little bit absent minded at times, but the food was amazing and even better for the price (entrees $18 and up, appetizers a bit less). Drinks are the normal 4-star prices however. But well worth the trip, or trip back if you're going to be in Vesterbro. Note: reservation highly recommended. read more

Madklubben Vesterbro - Chicken, and potato mousse with greens - Scandinavian Near Me - Copenhagen, 84

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This was classic modernist restaurant. Even the chairs where classic. I enjoyed the prefix meal. The salmon was delicious and it came with a wasabi sauce that didn't overcompensate the fish. I had the beef cuvette, it was cooked just right and the red wine sauce they paired it with was a great match. The rhubarb bomb drink was AMAZING...I'm a huge girly girl drinker...so this was MY drink. Very sweet, pink and wasn't super strong. The rainbow sundae was a great desert. Without the meringue, it wouldn't have been the unique desert. Loved it! read more

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Decent food. The duck seemed flavorless and burnt, but other than that everything was delicious and the atmosphere was cozy. A bit over 1000kr for 2 people is quite pricey, though. There was nothing totally unique about the food that justified such a price. read more

It's our first time in Copenhagen and read so many good reviews about Madklubben. We decided to have our Christmas Dinner here. We definitely made a right decision. Food was amazing, from appetizer to dessert. Service was great! And don't forget to ask for the pork chips!!! read more

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Amazing place to try out new nordic cuisine at an affordable price. I had the most amazing steak tartare to start off with, tasted the chicken dish my mom had ordered as well, was great. Had flounder for the main course, was delectable and rounded it off with a platter of desserts. Just too yum! A definite must visit if you're in Copenhagen! read more

Madklubben Vesterbro - Scandinavian Near Me - Copenhagen, 84

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We ate here on our last night in Copenhagen and was not impressed. I love you, Copenhagen, but man, not the food. My steak was cooked rather well but again overly salted and had zero sides for being $40+. Just a piece of meat on a plate. My honey had the burger and said IN and OUT would be better. The ambiance here was great and was packed with people in their 20s and 30s, mostly in groups, out for an evening of catching up and laughter. But the food, well, eh... read more

SO GOOD. Such a fun and busy place! Our server was so sweet and personable and helped us decide/was patient with us. We got a bottle of California red (a likely story, for the Americans) and I got their chicken on top of mashed root vegetables. I love the pork skins they give you as an appetizer and their brioche is UNREAL. Before our reservation we had a drink at the bar on the other side of the restaurant and though my whiskey cocktail was a bit on the sweet side, I'd order it again. I wish they had this spot in NYC! read more

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This restaurant is located across from the Museum of Copenhagen and was actually further from the train station than I thought it would be. The food is nice and it has a great atmosphere. It gets very busy between 6:30 and 7pm, so I would advise you to make reservations in advance (this can be done on their website). Food: 4/5 The food is just solid good cooking. Homey food that fills you up. We had the pork chop and the cod. The pork chop was very nicely cooked with a crispy exterior. The apples gave it a fresh crunch and the cauliflower was roasted. Unfortunately the cod was too salty for my taste but perfect for my husband (but I am over-sensitive to salt). The bacon, mussel soup was tasty with real American-style bacon but became too salty towards the end. Service: 3/5 People often complain about the lack of service in Denmark and it doesn't usually bother me, but this is the first time I experienced the opposite - overenthusiastic wait staff. Our waitress checked in at our table 3x in the first 10 minutes. She stopped by before I had even taken a seat to ask for our drink orders, she stopped by again immediately after my husband had arrived and then finally to take our orders. Her service was almost pushy as she kept asking us what else we would like to drink (we had already ordered beer and bottled water) and reconfirming several times if we wanted sides with our main course (after we had already ordered a starter). It was super off-putting because it felt like she was trying to sell more things. But I think this may be a one-off experience and for those people who complain about service, this is your place! Atmosphere: 5/5 This place is great for dinner with friends. There is a lot of activity and people enjoying their meals here. You can tell that it is very popular as it fills up very quickly and people sit for a long time to enjoy their meal. Value: 4/5 it is 100 kr for 1 course, 150 kr for 2 course, and so on. It can be a great value if you don't splurge on too many extra things. The food portions are very filling and very good. read more

Madklubben Vesterbro - Cod - Scandinavian Near Me - Copenhagen, 84

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We went for Valentine's Day dinner and absolutely loved it. We skipped starters and ordered steak with foie gras and chips for main. I thoroughly enjoyed the sauce and variety of vegetables that the steak came with -- everything went so well together that I finished my steak even before I realised it. We also ordered a glass of red, which was phenomenal. Last but not least, the pork crackling that was served on the house at the beginning was the best I had ever had. Service was also impeccable. The waitress was prompt in taking and serving our orders, and she periodically came to check on us -- all of which was very impressive given how busy the restaurant got. Last but least, I really liked the ambience. Slightly noisy, but posh and hip at the same time, and great for dates. I would come back for sure if I ever return to Copenhagen. read more

Madklubben Vesterbro - Scandinavian Near Me - Copenhagen, 84

My best dining experience in Copenhagen. A beautiful restaurant with a world class leading cuisine at affordable prices in pricey Copenhagen. The menu is varied and offers plenty of options. Be mindful that portions are big. I ordered Lamb and a side of potatoes friends that seem never ending. Service is top class and the selection of drinks is also great! read more

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Had dinner here with some friends from Sweden. We booked a table but managed to be seated in between two families with small children We asked to be seated elsewhere when one child fell asleep on my friends shoe. That was no problem! The always have "menu for the day", that can cost a bit extra, but they also have a variety of starters, main courses and desserts. 1 dish-100kr 2 dishes-200kr 3 dishes-300kr...and so on... Waitress, cute and friendly, recommended us to try the pork chin with apricots and bacon for starter. It was really delicious and the meat was tender. The apricot were a bit too sweet for the meat, according to my own taste. We skipped the recommended BBQpork and went for the lamb coulette (I choose pea salad as a side). The salad was awesome next to the lamb meat, which also was good! As their AC couldn't handle the heat on this summer day and we decided for dessert at another place. I also remember the dessert menu not as very attractive. Remember to ask for Matklubben Vesterbro's smaller rooms as the larger are not as cosy as the smaller ones when booking a table, which I recommend that you do! read more

Madklubben Vesterbro - Pork chin with apricots and bacon - Scandinavian Near Me - Copenhagen, 84

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Madklubben was right across the street from the Airbnb I was staying at. I saw every night how busy it was so I made a reservation online the evening before. A few reviewers have mentioned it, but I didn't think the menu/additional charges were confusing at all. A few dishes have additional charges separate from the ones listed at the top. The ones without those indicators mean you'll just pay the set course price. The interior is warm and cozy (very hygge!) and this definitely seemed to be a place both locals and visitors frequent. Things we tried: - Ribeye steak + fries - Steak Tartare - Duck Confit - Side of mashed potatoes - Glass of cabernet I literally have no complaints. The whole experience was awesome. Our server was very friendly, the food came out pretty quickly, and every dish was delicious. Probably had the best steak tartare of my life here! I highly, highly recommend Madklubben for reasonably priced Nordic fare. Yum! [82/100] read more

I was here with a date, and it was a great and intimate experience. While the place is a part of a chain of restaurants in Copenhagen, it certainly didn't feel that way. It really felt like its own separate entity. We selected their curated food and wine menus, which were brilliantly composed and challenged us to think differently about a few ingredients. We were placed at couples tables, but they were very close to the next set of couples tables and it was very hard to have a one-to-one conversation with my date, without having to shout, as the couple next to us were very close. I definitely want to recommend this place to anyone wanting a great food experience at a fine price. I will be back soon. read more

We had a special dinner here while in Copenhagen.This place was awesome..great drinks, food and atmosphere. I had lamb collette...perfectly prepared. Mark had the beef dish, also deelish. read more

Madklubben Vesterbro - Drinks at the bar... - Scandinavian Near Me - Copenhagen, 84

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Our favorite meal in Copenhagen. Reasonable prices (although totally agree with JB, the pricing is so confusing that our server had to explain it to us), great food, fun atmosphere. We were so lucky to be seated at the counter overlooking the kitchen, so we had endless views of the chefs making belgian fries and burgers in front of us. We had to indulge in a side of fries after watching so many of them go by! We each enjoyed our entrees - I had a thai red curry cod and husband had lamb. He loves lamb, and said this was one of the best he's had. I also thought my curry was perfectly seasoned with just the right amount of spice vs sweet vs creaminess. Our dessert was a berry sorbet & vanilla ice cream parfait with delicious white chocolate pieces on top. Mmmmm. Great experience, and the highlight of our Copenhagen stay! Would highly recommend. read more

Came in with my wife and we were seated at the kitchen bar so we could see what was happening. The server told us we shouldn't order 3 courses and instead get 2 because we might not have enough time. Without a reservation, the time limit was just over an hour, even though there were lots of empty seats. I understand imposing a time limit but to be told not to order cause we might not have time to finish was puzzling. Here's the reason: they are damn slow. Watching the food being prepped what a bit discouraging from a health perspective. Saw cooks wiping their noses with their hands and arms and not washing. The grossest was seeing a stack of paper used to line the plates fall to the floor and the cook just picking them up and not throwing them out but instead using them. So as far as the meal, ate the tiger prawn ceviche as the starter and pork neck as the main course. They were ok but nothing outstanding. If the server had remembered to bring the sangria I ordered, I might have had a better impression but screw it, I can get a drink elsewhere. read more

My first visit to Denmark, and I always love trying new local cuisine. After evaluating the options I went to Madklubben Vesterbro my first night. And although a Monday evening, most quality restaurants in Copenhagen demand a reservation. Restaurant has a unique "Compose Your Own Menu" where you can select a 2-course or 3-course meal for a fixed price. Selections look to change daily depending on market availabilities. I had the flat fish (a plaice) and my colleague had a free-range chicken dish. Both were well-prepared and spectacular. Sides including salads and other fresh produce were skillfully prepared with care. Unlike American restaurants that have overly-large portions, this restaurant like most of Europe serves reasonable and restrained portions. Perfect when you want to sample the dessert menu, which we did to great delight. A larger restaurant, it filled up quickly after 6PM and there was nary a seat available when we left. Easy to find, this should be a must-eat for visitors to Copenhagen. read more

Our experience here was almost amazing. The pricing on the menu was somewhat baffling. Having a set menu price usually makes the dining experience easier, that's not the case here. There are so many additional pricing that it seemed ridiculous. The first 3 drinks we ordered were sold out. This lead to a long delay in us finally receiving our drinks. The waiter had to come back way too many times to inform us of this. Usually we would be comped a drink or two for this inconvenience, not so here. I had the fish which came full of bones. This wouldn't have been a problem if I had been made aware of this when I ordered, or when the food came. My first bite of fish was almost deadly. read more

My wife and I ate here after seeing the reviews, and it was close to our hotel. As we did not have a reservation we were given a place at the bar with a view to the kitchen. The food here was excellent and we could tell by watching the kitchen they took it seriously. We had the steak tartare appetizer, the duck confit, and the pork sandwich. While all were good the duck confit was the specialty and it showed. The steak tartare was also very good. The pork sandwich was very tasty, but I had to remove some of the overly crispy pork fat to eat it. The service here seemed a bit random, and we had several different waiters and waitresses based on who seem to notice us and stop by. Still, all in all a really good place with trying. Would recommend to book ahead. read more

Took yelp's advice and came here for dinner last night and was happy I did. The food was fresh, the vibe terrific and overall great experience. I asked the waiter if the restaurant is more of a local stop or one that tourists visit. He said normally it is locals, but due to the holidays it had a few more tourists (me) than normal. read more

Waiting - made a reservation in advance Food - 5.0 (everything awesome. Course menu was well organized) Services - 4.5 The best restaurant in Europe I have ever had. Pretty impressed. Definitely love to come back some time soon. read more

Madklubben has become a basic part of Copenhagen. The food is good and not too expensive and the service is kind. The interior is fun and a bit odd at times. Madklubben Vesterbro is down to earth. I've been the a couple of times with large groups because they have the space and facilities to accommodate large groups. The minus with that is the noise which can be a bit high. Therefore I would not pick this place for an intimate date. But all in all a nice place with good food which cost won't cause you to fear a call from the bank. read more

Big place with a very positive energy. Staff was very upbeat and kept moving. Unfortunately things did take awhile as they seemed pretty busy. My son and I shared the steak & red wine sauce with fries and ceasar salad. Steak was cooked perfectly, had great flavor that was complimented with the sauce. Much too our surprise there were free refills of the steak, fries and salad. We had two helpings and were very happy. Will go back when I am hungry and in Copenhagen. read more

Simple but well-crafted seasonal dishes with a stylish yet rustic charm. Great atmosphere for couples and small groups. Very friendly and accommodating staff. Worth being a regular. read more

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Superdumb name, supergood food. Come here, but be careful of pricing and pushy drink sales. In general, English is spoken very well in Copenhagen, so rarely are there cases where things get mangled. Of course, Madklubben sounds pretty dumb to me ("We're mad clubbing yo!") though, but by the end of our trip we had dined there twice. Big restaurant, bigger than it looks from the outside (think TARDIS), but still fills up. Make a reservation on the weekend. There is a web submission method, but it's in Danish and I screwed it up. Good luck if you try. The pricing isn't too bad, but be super careful. It's 100 for the first course, then 50 more for another course. BUT if you order two entrees, it's 100 each. But the menu says 150 for two plates. So . . . yeah it's confusing. In general, be careful when ordering two entrees for one person. Drinks - they are super push to get you to order drinks, I almost feel like there's a commission for the staff to get you to buy drinks. The table comes with tap water, but they'll try everything they can to get you to get something and will ask you 3-6 times. The menu is in perfect English, no worries. And the food. . . well it's pretty great. The gnocchi was absolutely delicious, with a great white sauce, perfectly fried lightly, just an amazing dish we already tried to make when home in the USA. The smoked salmon appetizer was okay, the desserts were pretty good - everything was pretty good in general. Only the gnocchi was really great, the rest was just pretty good. Still, not bad. Given the pricing though, why 4, not 5 stars? It's about consistency. We loved the gnocchi on Wednesday, then came back and ordered an entree for each of us of the same thing on Saturday and it just wasn't there. Low on the sauce, not as well fried, just not there. We did (eventually) get helped by the waiter and got it taken care of (eventually), but it's just annoying to have to do so. I understand that in a kitchen and restaurant this big that there's some consistency differences, but this was pretty big. All in all, with some sizable caveats as mentioned above, Madklubben is worth a dinner when in town. We never saw it become a Mad Club, but hey whatever. read more

Definitely would say this place looks fancy and the atmosphere is really nice, especially if you plan on going out for a date or a more special dinner! The way everything was decorated was very calm and pretty in my eyes. Now getting to the food! The food was not as great as I had expected from all the reviews I saw from this place. It was mediocre if you're a person who likes a lot of flavor! This place is more of a American/French restaurant. If you want something more worth your money, I would have to say to go for the steak dish. Other than that the service could have been a little bit better, but wasn't too bad at all. read more

Perfect dinner to end our trip to Copenhagen. Weather was beautiful and sitting outside was a perfect dinner seating. We chose cheeseburgers and they were the best I have ever eaten. Perfect brioche bun to compliment the perfectly cooked burger. read more

The food is very tasty and the place is trendy. The ambience is hygge. The service is friendly. It is located in the city centre. Booking in advance is highly recommended. The restaurant is huge. Very good for romantic dinners or good friends quality time. read more

Fun and lively place to go with big groups! To start, the dark interior sets an intimate mood and the rustic design makes it feel homey and welcoming. The open kitchen reminds me a lot of the places in San Francisco. The staff is extremely friendly and genuinely care about your dining experience. We had the Italian red to drink (absolutely delicious and went down smooth) and the Romaine "salad" to start. I use quotes because when our dishes came out, we literally had a stalk of romaine lettuce on our plates, garnished like a garden. Apparently the philosophy here is about letting the customer take control of their dining expierience (sounds like Foucault anyone?) and that means pouring your own wine and cutting your own greens! Though the prices hover on the steep side, you really get what you're paying for. read more

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Pricey, like all things CPH, but good service, a GREAT espresso martini, nice vibe & very good vegetarian risotto. One thing to mention...may be a freak occurrence...but I did have all the cash taken from my wallet here. read more

Visiting Copenhagen from the US and loved the food and atmosphere of this place. It was very modestly priced for the excellent quality of the food and very good, friendly service. Everyone was warm. Went on a Sunday night due to our travels and it was relatively quiet, we had a cozy table in the back. We started with the cheese plate,literally some of the best cheese and crackers and fig spread I've ever had. My husband got the burger, loved it. Definitely go for the fries. I got the vegetarian option of the beetroot gnocchi and it was the best meal I've had since I've been here. read more

We had such a nice first dinner in Copenhagen here! Definitely recommend going for dinner and sitting outside. Great service too! read more

Madklubben Vesterbro - Risotto was delicious! - Scandinavian Near Me - Copenhagen, 84

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Mad means food. So it is not a pun on mad hatter, in case you are non Danish soeaking and ignorant like me. A huge place but excellent professional high morale service. Tiny portions but excellent flavor. The Danes are a pork and fish people. Yum. For complimentary appetizers, here they serve freshly fried pork rinds, pork cracklings smeared with a bit of lard - sounds gross except it was divine! read more

Visiting friends in Copenhagen - we had dinner here. Nice atmosphere. They don't provide any service but explain this by saying it will save you money!! There are 2 or 3 course meal options. The food was okay but not great. I'm piscatarian and there wasn't very much choice (fish came with ham but they were happy to leave ham off). It was still fairly expensive at around 1300 DK which is around 150 pounds for the 4 of us (which included 4 mains, 3 starters, 3 desserts & a bottle of champagne). I personally wouldn't go there again. read more

Recently went here for dinner while visiting Copenhagen and it was really fantastic! Sat at the counter and watched the chefs which was perfect! I had the mushroom soup, cod, and some Spanish sparkling wine, all very tasty. The cod was probably one of the best things I have ever eaten and I wish I lived in the area so I could go back more often. Our waitress as well as the chefs noticed we had to wait a long time for our main dish, we didn't mind at all though as we were distracted by watching them prepare all the food, but they were super sweet about it and bought us a round of drinks AND they also gave us one of each of their desserts, free of charge. Seriously so nice and I was very happy to be back in a country with good customer service :) The chocolatey dessert (can't remember the name & too lazy to look it up) was INCREDIBLE. I recommend it to anyone who likes chocolate. haha. Honestly loved this place and had a much better experience here (food, service, ambiance, price, etc) than at Geist which I was actually more excited about to begin with. Also, randomly noticed that the entire restaurant seemed to be occupied by large groups of young women...? :P read more

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It's been on my list for what feels like forever, and now I finally got around to trying out Madklubben on Vesterbrogade for an early dinner before heading to the theater close by. Our table was very early (17:30, so basically right at opening time) and - as to be expected - it was pretty empty then, but quickly filled up. We were seated and soon ready to order. The service was attentive and knowledgeable about the dishes. Special thanks here for bringing the daily special to my attention - it was Coq au Vin, and it was amazing, so I'm glad I didn't miss out on that. We got our drinks quickly (although I have to give some minus points for serving my boyfriend's coke in a can - we had to steal a glass from the neighboring table, as he was using his water glass already). For starters, I got the scallops, which were absolute perfection. They came with a delicious foamy sauce and I used their very yummy bread to soak even the tiniest rest of it. My main was the coq au vin, served in a little cast-iron pot, and mashed potatoes. One of the best chicken dishes I've ever had. My boyfriend had the burger and was very happy with that as well. Weirdly, it came with a small bag of potato chips (huh?!), which - like the coke can - somewhat takes away from the atmosphere. Even though this is not a posh, fine-dining, white-tablecloth kind of place, these things still felt a bit off. We finished the night with a combination of coffee, avec, and a sweet chocolate... something (I would say it was somehow a mix between a heavy flødebolle and a huge truffle praline), but whatever the correct description, it was delicious! I'll definitely go here again, and I hope they put that coq au vin on the menu permanently! read more

All in all the food was decent. Just decent. We were sat right next to the kitchen and unfortunately there was a smell of burned seafood for a substantial period of the time we were dining. At times the smell was so thick with burned prawns that the neighboring table complained they could no longer tell how their own wine tasted. I felt the same. The waiter was actually a good guy but unfortunately he flipped a small bowl of ketchup, which ended up in the lab of my friend. In defense of the restaurant, they did actually get us a round of beers for that unfortunate incident. read more

I didn't have a chance to eat their food (we showed up after the kitchen closed), but I did have a drink at their bar. I wanted to leave a review simply because of the bartender. I can't remember his name, but he was from France, and I cannot speak highly enough of his friendliness. After my boyfriend and I struck up a conversation with him, he told us our drinks were on him. If I'm ever in Copenhagen again, I wouldn't hesitate to go back to try their food. If their wait staff is that good, I can't wait to try the food. read more