You know a restaurant's food isn't that memorable if you instead recall walking into the restaurant room and I lovely blonde woman walks out past you as your mouth hangs open. "I must be in the wrong room!" I sputtered embarrassingly. She laughed and said with a smile "unisex!" Ah wonderful Copenhagen. So, once I'd confirmed my gender, I took out pronouns back to our table and finished my order. I tease with complete good natured seriousness! Few my age "get" the binary and gender-complex array of people and respect it and again;: Denmark: cutting edge of common sense. But Pastis was not remotely the same or similar to the long gone Pastis of the Meatpacking district if the West Village, a much missed true bôite francaise d'NYC. Steak frite was tough with gristle and somewhat cold. Fries are fries. No Tuborg or Carlsberg! Quelle horreur! Still, the convivial and graceful staff, the people watching outside and more made it a pleasant miss. At one point an electric car crunched glass along the curb and minutes later, a Pastisian was out sweeping it up. Tak! read more

We had seafood and rabbit. The food was delicate and subtle -- very French. The server was highly knowledgeable. We ate out front. The quality of the meal was excellent. read more

A funeral home employee has a nicer attitude than waitress I've had in Pastis last evening! I went there for the first time however my sister who lives in Copenghahen goes to Pastis a lot. And the moment she saw our waiter, she said oh no, this girl is never nice. If I could only rate 0 star I would do so and it will be just because of the waiter. She did not bother herself greet us, did not want to be bothered at all and seemed like we just were less then her! I am wondering if she knows what's exactly her job description is? Does this place have any manager or supervisor to stop this girl constantly treat clients like that? read more

Pastis - French Near Me - København K, 84

Had passed Pastis a few times while visiting Norreport and decided to give it a try. I called ahead to find out they stop serving food/kitchen closes (beverages are availabile) from 3:30-5:30 as a break between lunch and dinner. I arrived around 3 and decided to do the two course meal. I wanted Foie Gras as the second course so the server suggested the Nicoise Salad instead of the Chèvre Salad (next time) which was great advice. This salad was amazing! Perfect combo of Tuna (sashimi), anchovies, haricots verts, olives with a light dressing. The Foie Gras was also very good. The staff was attentive and friendly. Probably the top French restaurant in Copenhagen. I will be back to try some of the main courses. read more

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Fantastic French bistro. Is it the best value for money in Cph? Definitely no, but it has its charm and if you're looking for a French bistro, this is a classic (if slightly expensive) one. We came here on a warm day and sat on the patio. The patio in itself is nothing special (it's basically the Aldi parking lot), but it's on Gothersgade which makes for really great people watching. Food is very good. I had the tartar, which came with a side of salad and fries. Both the tartar and fries were quite salty, but oh boy does that make them taste gooooood. Definitely can recommend the tartar. Yum! For dessert I tried the profiteroles and the crème brûlée. Both were excellent! I think the photos really show how nicely their crème brûlée is finished: perfectly caramelized top that's nice and crisp. Profiteroles were even better than the crème brûlée, I thought about them at home the next day they were so good. Not too sweet, and slightly bitter chocolate sauce with the profiteroles. Attentive and quick service. No complaints there. read more

Pastis - Hello tartar! A tad salty but quite tasty. - French Near Me - København K, 84

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I remember back when I first arrived in Copenhagen, somehow stumbling open (gravitating toward?) Pastis on a cool spring day. A shared name with no affiliation to Pastis in New York, I couldn't help but be drawn in. And so naturally, on what would eventually become my quest to compile a checklist of all restaurants in CPH that were worth trying, Pastis was the first one I wrote down. Finally got there last night, and I was so thrilled that my expectations did not deceive me. Really great and friendly service, classy and cozy look and feel, mood lighting (great for date nights and girls nights), beautiful menu with a variety of the French food favorites, and a pretty extensive wine selection as well. 2/3 of us ordered the Steak Frites, because it just sort of felt like you couldn't NOT order it in a place like this, and it was delicious. My meat was cooked to order (medium rare), and the frites were amazing. We also shared the Chèvre Chaud salad (which, I must admit, was ordered more for the chévre chaud than it was for the salad) as a starter, and the "Pommes" (apple sorbet, applesauce, and apple crumble) for dessert. Both were fantastic. Overall, this is a great place to know about around town. Especially in the winter, I think I'd gladly camp myself at a corner table just about any time of day or night, and eat my heart out. read more

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We were walking back to City Hall and came across a nice looking French Bistro to catch a late lunch. We saw the delicious Steak Fritte plate from the people sitting next to us. It was a rib eye that came with small salad, and fries. Every piece of the meal was delicious. The steak was tender and very flavorful. The Béarnaise sauce was exceptional. It was pricey for a casual lunch - about $50+ USD without a drink. We were told Copenhagen is expensive - especially compared to Berlin where we had come from. It was a very enjoyable lunch. After seeing these other reviews and pictures, I wish I could go back and try the other items. read more

Pastis - Steak Fritte with Awesone Bernaise sauce! - French Near Me - København K, 84

Walking in, the interior is decorated nicely, and the atmosphere is inviting. The outside looks a little shady, but never judge a book by its cover right. The service here was also great. Unfortunately, the price to food quality ratio just didn't do it for me. For 2 dishes and 2 beers, the tab came out to 470 DK (~$75), and this was for lunch. For the food, we got the Tartine de Foie Gras and the Steak Frites. The foie gras was... okay; I'm actually not a fan of it at all so the dish didn't really appeal to me. The steak was actually pretty good, but it cost 255 DK (~$40). While the meat was good, it wasn't anything spectacular, so it didn't warrant such a high price in my opinion. The steak was cooked very well though, and the garlic and tomato that accompanied it paired well. The fries themselves were okay, but the mayonnaise that came with it was amazing. It was creamy and perfect. The beer we got was surprising good (as I'm not a big fan of it). I actually don't know the name because we just asked the waitress for her recommendation, and she served us her recommendation for a light beer. It cost 20 DK per glass. Overall, definitely not a bad place, but for the price, I think there were definitely other places that would have satisfied me for less. read more

Pastis - Steak Frites (255 DK) - French Near Me - København K, 84

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The other day my friend and I went to Pastis to celebrate her engagement. My friend is a big foodie and every time she has a celebration she goes there, so I went with it. Pastis is a little French bistro and when we entered through the door, my eyes were met with nude art. The art was eye catching but actually not vulgar in any way, but made the interior more French.. . We both sat down and first ordered a glass of bobbles to set the mood. they have a great variety of wine and bobbles so we had lot to choose from.. For the main course we ordered steak, with fries and bearnaise sauce. We received the food quickly and it was served and presented nicely by the waiter. The steak was perfectly cooked (I like it medium rare) and their bearnaise sauce was to die for. If you need an excuse to eat steak, for a reasonable price, I recommend Pastis. read more

Great find for our one night trip in Copenhagen. I had the rabbit which is the best thing out of the other courses that was ordered. I highly recommend it! It was juicy and melts in your mouth. My sister had the steak and frites which was good but nothing special about it. My boyfriend had the lobster soup and it was also good but it was too heavy to eat it all. I would recommend also ordering the sweetbread as a starter. read more

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What a find! After cruising the canal and walking all around City Centre (CPH's version of Rodeo Drive, LAX), I happened upon Pastis. Looked like many a French bistro in Paris. Day was perfect for sitting outside. Ordered the steamed mussels with leeks and long strips of rosemary served with bread and butter (!) I wanted a beer, but, honestly, I feared the beer would be too heavy for me. My wait person suggested a light-colored amber ale and it was perfect. Travelling alone, I did manage a brief conversation with two gals who appear to be 'regulars'. They were very helpful with CPH tips and directions to get back to my hotel. $130.00DKK (I think $19) for a lovely, tasteful lunch on a perfect day in CPH. read more

A great French restaurant in Copenhagen. What a surprise...but I am pretty sure that they have the best french fries I have ever had. I have had the pleasure of eating here a few times and I am never disappointed. I have tried the rabbit which was very tender, but my favorite is the steak sandwich. It is piled high with meat and fresh veggies with melted cheese on a nice brioche bun. Perfectly executed. I would say, if you want to splurge, give this place a shot, and be SURE to order the fries! read more

This was my favorite dinner that we had in Copenhagen! Incredible service, amazing food, pretty outdoor seating. I wanted everything on the Menu! It was varied and well presented so that everyone could find something that made their mouth water. My dad had the chaud salad and the lamb. My mom had the salmon tartare and halibut (fish special). And my sister and I shared the chaud salad and halibut. While the menu is expensive, the portions are plenty big enough to share. The salmon tartare was good but the chaud salad was the true star. It comes with a huge chunk of grilled goat cheese! And I would eat goat cheese all day if I could. The halibut was a generous portion and crispy with a wonderful hollandaise sauce, potatoes, and white asparagus. My dad's lamb was tender and the gorgonzola sauce on the potatoes was a perfect complement to the sweet lamb. We loved this place and it was the best dinner we had by far! I only wish we had come here earlier so that we could have eaten here twice! read more

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Loved it! Tired on our feet from shopping and sightseeing all day, we were going to go to the market and get food to take to our Airbnb and make dinner at home. Just before the market we came upon Pastis. What a great find! They were just about to close and held the kitchen open for one last starving couple. The wait staff couldn't have been kinder. We do not speak Danish and they were very patient with helping us with the menu. We had the Lobster and the Beef Tornados. We both LOVED our meal. We asked our waitress Kiara to pick the right wine and she was spot on. We sat just inside as the patio was full. The dining room is very nice. The crowd was fun with an upbeat vibe; all ages. We are actually going back again late tonight. They will be open until 11 pm, we like eating late. We highly recommend Pastis! read more

I ate dinner here at around 19.30 on a Friday night, and my friend and I were lucky enough to get a table without a reservation. I had the braised rabbit with cassoulet, while my friend chose the lamb shank with creamed potatoes and pistou. The rabbit was well-cooked and flavoursome, and the cassoulet was comforting and creamy, with plenty of herbs and also candied citrus peel, which worked very well. The lamb was even better - tender and juicy with a rich gravy, creamy potato gratin and lots of delicious pistou. For dessert, we had creme brulee and profiteroles with vanilla ice cream and chocolate sauce. I must confess that the quality of the desserts didn't match that of the main courses, so that I was slightly dissapointed. Also, the wine glasses served at Pastis really are on the stingy side - compared to other places in Copenhagen, wine is expensive here. read more

Really outstanding meal. We came here as part of a sort of "project close" celebration, and had a really nice evening. I started with their "starter of the day" which was raw marinated scallops in a tomato broth with chopped tomato, corn, and peppers. Really outstanding. I love raw scallop, with it's light sweet taste. There was no grit. Plus, the veggies were very good along side. I don't typically associated scallops with tomato, but the acid may have had a slight ceviche effect on the scallop. Either way, really good. My entree was the rabbit, which came in a dish of white bean, celery, and carrot. The menu called it a cassoulet - I clearly did not know what this was, but now that I have eaten it and looked it up, I like it. Instead of pork skin, I think the rabbit was substituted, and there were a couple big slices of preserves sweet lemon rind to garnish. These were really good cut up small and eaten with the delicious beans and veggies. As for the actual centerpiece of the dish, the rabbit was richly flavored and perfectly done. Not dry, not tough - really good. Fell off the bone - I was able to clean the hindquarter on my plate very easily. To finish, I had the Belgian waffle with marinated berries and vanilla ice cream. The ice cream was ice cream, but the waffle had the crisp caramelized outside that I want with this sort of thing, and the dark sweet cherries and blueberries were in a rich sweet reduction...A simple, but very nice way to end the meal. Service was friendly - as I'm coming to find, English menus are not a problem, plus they were quite apologetic when they didn't have a German menu for our German speaker. But he got along fine - and raved about the lobster starter. The prices are a little higher, but not out of line with what I'm seeing in the rest of Copenhagen. read more

For a French Bistro I loved this place. Small, quaint, quiet and lit by candlelight inside on each table. A place for couples at night. When you go through the front door, you are greeted by complete blackness, its a curtain that you need to walk through. The service was great, very nice and is there for your every need. I ordered the homard or lobster which is cooked perfectly. My plate du Jour was Lemon sole with a brown butter caper sauce. Piping hot and again perfectly cooked. The place was packed and I can see why. It is on the high side of price but worth it as the food, décor and service hit on all marks. If I was given an amuse bouche it would have been 5 stars, mental note guys, with prices this high I suggest you start this trend. d read more

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Great service, nice ambience, delish food. I always get the Chevre salad (which is onbthe sweet side to be fair) and when they have it - the confit de canard. Their lapin (rabbit) is filling and tasts like in France, never dry!- and their steak with fries is UH!-mazing. Nice place for celeberty-watching too if you know who these mostly Danish people are. read more

the best steak frites in a restaurant in Copenhagen. It's so good that I don't even bother ordering anything else there. The interior is pretty low-key, and it can get to be pretty crowded sometimes, but it is worth it. read more

Food : EXCELLENT Service : Extremely polite, yet inattentive and sub par Needed to ask for everything more than once - bread, salt, steak knife, did not pour our wine nor offer water refill BAD NEWS: A long Danke hair was found grilled into my fish entree. Pretty gross. When shown to the wait staff, he simply tossed it to the ground and moved on! Maybe it's good luck in Copenhagen to have hairy food? The tasty food and chic crowd made up for the hairy fish and retarded service. I'll go back read more

First meal ... Since I arrived Copenhagen this morning. To celebrate a new exciting journey ahead of me, I walked into Pastis for some mussels, fries and a glass of gin and tonic. As I sat and watched people walking down the street, I felt very thankful to have been able to enjoy such delicious meal in such sunny and warm afternoon. Cheers! read more

Pastis - Mussels, fries and gin and tonic! - French Near Me - København K, 84

Wonderful cuisine. Been around the world. Great atmosphere, charming building and decorating. Waitress had an attitude and seemed to want to be elsewhere. Thus lousy service. Ruined the event for us. She knew it and didn't care. read more

Excellent French Bistro with classic dishes. Onion soup is to die for! Waiters are ambitious but a bit young and inexperienced. Dining room gets crowded and the temprature gets almost unbareable. Several people left between courses to get some air. I guess they sell a lot of bottled water though! Probably will be back! The food alone would bring it to 5 stars. read more

Pastis - French Near Me - København K, 84

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Great food. Lousy service. Making it an average experience. But 5 stars for good company.

Terrible service, completely ignored for 20 minutes Menu looked good if you have persistence read more

Perfection all the way throw. I love this place. Like France in Copenhagen. Very high quality food and service. I always feel spoiled here. I couldnt think of any better french place in Dk actually. read more

Been there last Saturday evening for a birthday dinner. The food is pretty good, foie gras, beef, fries, goat cheese salad. But I am cutting two stars: First one for being really really slow in service and the second one for super graphic nude photography on the walls. There is no way I would take any business guests here and possibly no kids because of the images. I wonder if those are permanent or just a temporary exhibition. read more

Good French bistro food. They are well know for their moules frites and steak frites. You will find businessmen along with young mothers with their babies and random shoppers eating here. They can enjoy a lot of different wines; from good basic wines to fine expensive wines. Remember to book a table well ahead. read more

Due to the closing of another restaurant, my friend Benjamin and I decided to visit this place we'd always passed, but never entered. I'm so glad we did! I had the rabbit which was just as delicious as living rabbits are cute, and Benjamin himself was about to pass out, from pleasure from the dessert. The meat melted on my tongue as I drowned it with succulent wine. Inside was warm, cozy, and filled with candles as if the bad things in the world had ended and only the best was left. Everything was pure pleasure and a Tuesday night had never been better. read more

I was looking for seafood near my hotel (WakeUpCopenhagen) and dug the reviews. It'd be a good idea to make a reservation, unless you're okay with sitting outside. Since we hadn't made reservations, we sat outside and it was quite cold, but there were heat lamps and they even offered blankets! I had the fried Turbot for dinner and the profiteroles for dessert. DELICIOUS. I left off a star because they didn't check on us frequently enough and they kept forgetting to bring us things that we ordered - simple stuff like menus and coffees. My feeling is that because we were seated outside, well - eating outside is like the step-child of the fine dining experience, I guess. I'd certainly come back though. read more

Super yummy mussels and fries. Best French restaurant I've tried so far in Copenhagen. Coming here again!

If you only need one restaurant in Copenhagen, this it it. Waiter was not very attentive but food great. As usual. Always great experiences.

I love great food! delicious food, Make a reservation and have anything, the kitchen is great! Bravo!!

great foie gras and rabbit. oddly located next to the drunken youth spots, but really tasty and nice inside and out.