Restaurant Skindbuksen

This is not a vegetarian restaurant, but the vegetables here are so fresh. I chose the meat and…read moreseafood prix-fixe menu, and every course was delicious, but I was especially impressed with what they did with the vegetables. The lettuce salad that came with my beef filet was so crisp that it seemed to have just been picked from the garden. It may not be a bad idea to try their vegetarian prix-fixe menu some time. We came as a group of five people and were given 2 hours and 15 minutes for our table. Service was attentive without being rushed. I appreciated the steady service as I did not want a protracted long dinner. The pacing was just right and we finished our courses in a timely manner.

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

The interior

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The view walking up the stairs from the lower level.

Høst

4.5(303 reviews)

1.2 km•København K

Best meal of our trip. Really enjoyed it. My wife booked Host because of its reviews and vegetarian…read moreoptions (for me). The restaurant's design is definitely minimalist with simple blank walls and a comfortable mix of fake and real plants. There was no air conditioning but they found a fan to keep us comfortable- we were amazed that more folks in the full restaurant weren't sweating the way we were. Perhaps the locals are more used to the summer heat with no AC than we were. We had the 3-course prefixe meal with my my wife and daughter on the standard menu while I was on the vegetarian track. The website says that Host is the Danish word for harvest, and that their focus is "on the Scandinavian kitchen with lots of surprises." The staff used the word "surprises" explicitly, using it to describe the amuse-bouches and palette-cleansing bites served between the advertised courses. We started with a flight of croquettes with cheese and I think my wife and daughter had something like a smoked fish hash of some sort while by I had a delightful bite of salad on a molded sweet cookie tart shell. The baby bread loaves with a special butter were lovely - how do you innovate butter? Great job. My first veggie entree was fried carrots with horseradish, which was grand. Next I had a barley risotto with amazing brown beech mushrooms on top. Awesome. There was a spot of potato soup in there somewhere and the best bite of the meal was another of the surprises - a pre-dessert mochi-like shell with strawberry powder on the outside and hazelnut ice cream (I think???) on the inside. The strawberry rhubarb dessert was excellent also. Such a great meal. Loved it.

This restaurant (among 10-12 other restaurants) in CPH are all owned by the same group. We went to…read moreanother one of their restaurants earlier this week, and were shocked to see essentially the same menu served, and we couldn't choose anything else because it's a prefix. Like truly, same app, mains, etc. Service was unfortunately just bad - we were served the wrong dish and then charged for the more expensive dish that we weren't even served, took us forever to order another drink or get anyone's attention. I don't blame the staff, they were definitely working across a lot, but after visiting two of this restaurant group's establishment, I could tell the owners of this restaurant systemically overwork their staff. I'd suggest if you are a true gastronomie fan, try to find a restaurant outside of this group! Not a bad restaurant, just feels a little fake if ya know what I mean.

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Potato, peas, and truffle

Restaurant Tight

4.3(187 reviews)

0.5 km•København K

Restaurant Tight serves elevated food in a casual atmosphere. Everything was executed well. I…read moreordered and enjoyed: * Mushroom toast: shiitake mushrooms, candied chestnuts, truffle cream, and organic crystal cheese * Surf'n'turf: beef tenderloin, tiger prawns, mango salad, and brandade croquettes * BBQ pork ribs, potato gratin, and Nordic coleslaw with roasted almonds and apples * Bailey's parfait: dark chocolate cake with forest berry foam and blueberries I saw someone order the burger which was sandwiched between focaccia bread -- that looked delicious. I want to return with a group next time, so I can try more dishes.

Ease of reservation - very good Food - very good…read more Hake entree was perfect but not as flavorful as Jerusalem Artichoke which was superb. Ambiance- we sat street side with a lovely breeze.

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Grød

4.5(173 reviews)

1.0 km•København K

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I never thought I would be saying this about porridge of all things. But, Grød truly opened my eyes…read morein terms of how I could prepare my daily oatmeal. We tried Grød at two locations: the Torvehallerne market and at 7Eleven. The market, I ordered the Oat Porridge which came with apples, roasted almonds and caramel sauce, my mom had the All In! and my dad had the oat waffle. All of us (mostly) left satisfied. My picky father loved his waffle. And I really enjoyed the porridge I had. The oats perfectly cooked, the apples and almonds gave it a nice textural contrast. Plus the caramel, which was more like a dulce de leche added the perfect amount of sweetness without being too sweet. My mom was a bit ambivalent because the All In was too sweet. But to be fair, All In includes all of their toppings. Including chocolate and caramel so her assessment was fair! The Grød at 7Eleven had this wonderful chia pudding, layered with yogurt, natural peanut butter, a berry compote and nuts and I was obsessed. So simple, yet so wholesome. I found a cup at the airport and proceeded to import it back to the States. Overall, it was definitely worth a visit (or 2) to have my mind blown. Grød may not have intended it but this lil Westerner is now leveling up her oats game thanks to their menu!

It was good but small portions mostly cabbage which gives the illusion that it's more than it is…read more Very small portions of chicken, peanuts, and kimchi. Although Everything was fresh. Still, I wouldn't go back. There was another place right behind them and across the way that looked like it was much better Chicken skewers etc. I suggest you try that instead.

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10.6.22 mushroom barley Otto

Garden Restaurant & Vin bar

4.6(17 reviews)

0.6 km•København K

I went to this restaurant based on the Yelp reviews. I have to say that the hostess/server was…read morerude when I had arrived for my 7:30pm reservation at 7:20pm. I was seated by another member of the waitstaff as I was waiting in the breezeway. My waiter took my order which was the scallop appetizer and the poached white fish. The scallops were overcooked and my fish was raw. I couldn't even eat any of my entree. Yet no one checked on me regarding the meal. I received no bread which each table beside me had bread. I left the restaurant still hungry. I would not return nor would I recommend.

I loved my meal here! I came with a group of 4 at 7:30pm on a Tuesday night and it was pretty busy…read moreinside so I would definitely recommend trying to get a reservation. I only took off one star because the time it took us to get our first course was about 40-45 minutes after being seated since they got the order wrong and the ravioli in the main course was lacking in flavor. Everything else about the meal was SO good- the cheeses in our charcuterie course was AMAZING (I'm not even someone who likes cheese). And I cleaned my plate for the creme brulee dessert! The portion sizes were also very generous - we all wished we came with an emptier stomach! Just make sure you come with a lot of time to spare because we didn't leave until 11pm.

Our cozy restaurant.

Snacks for a big private party.

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Salmon.

Restaurant Vita

3.9(30 reviews)

0.3 km•København K

Brownie points sincerely for still being open at 1130pm and onwards until 2am... YES TWO AM!!…read moreAs someone who was rushing from the airport after landing at 1012pm, I truly appreciated that a local spot was still open... even though the streets were empty and we were the only table. I ordered the DANISH NATIONAL DISH and FRIED LIVER (I believe they are #19 and #20 on the menu). Interestingly, the server recommended something similar (another pork belly dish) over the national dish; stating it tastes much better and much softer... which I probably should have went with this recommendation since the national dish was TOUGH AS BONES. It wasn't crispy, chewy, or tasty. It was simply inedible. One couldn't even chew or cut through the meat... the side of skin on mini/small potatoes were simply boiled. The beet dish was delicious. The sauce didn't have much flavor (crazy how extra sauce costs 35 DKK more). The VEAL LIVER dish tasted better than the national dish ironically. Gave a tremendous portion. The potatoes were skinned. The gravy had some taste compared to the other sauce from the national dish. Decadent pickled cucumbers which provided a nice palate cleanser. Mushrooms gave a nice chew, a much appreciated and welcomed different texture. ***the bread given was not good at all*** ***it seems that water, even if it's from the sink or obviously bottled by them, costs money in any establishment*** SERVICE: Kind. Attentive. Enthusiastic. Spirited. Happy. Since it was our first meal in Copenhagen we were a tad blown away by the price tag of each meal to the point we thought it was a meal set. The server calmed down those nerves and reassured us that all dishes on the menu were à la carte. Loved the small talk he attempted :) VIBEZ: Still had Christmas/holiday decor haha. Great for a night out/date. Casual with a sprinkling of fine dining. No service fees included in the bill. Great for large groups. Located in the city. Didn't have a car; therefore, I cannot vouch for parking. Close walk from/to the metro though! Would I come back? No, but I am elated I can cross off trying the danish national dish on my bucket list. :)

Beautiful place and food. Excellent service! This restaurant deserves 5 starts across the board…read more The owner recommended Grillet laks which is Grilled salmon served with sautéed seasonal vegetables and tarragon sauce. The salmon it's self was cooked perfectly. Gently grilled on the outside and moist on the inside, and vegetables were perfectly seasoned. The sauce on the fish was an excellent touch. All in all, it was worth the $. He also recommended Carlsberg Pilsner. Beer that is popular in Denmark. I was tempted to get another one! And finally the desert. Wow, I would fly back to Copenhagen just for this! He recommended the Gammeldags æblekage (apple strudel), it was divine. Thank you for the excellent food and service. 10/10.

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Cap Horn

3.9(100 reviews)

0.3 km•København K

There are so many restaurants in Nyhavn all in a row facing the canal. We had a lovely table at Cap…read moreHorn inside by the window so we could appreciate the iconic location. We liked the food too. My daughter got the shrimp and egg toast which was nice but it wasn't really enough for a full meal. She shared my Baked Hake main, which was lovely. Also the French Fries were to die for. Our server was knowledgeable and kind. We had an excellent experience at Cap Horn.

This restaurant is on "Restaurant Row" in the Nyhavn area. This restaurant was a recommendation,…read moreand I would recommend it too. There were outside tables, but it was a bit chilly, so we opted for the nearly deserted inside restaurant. We had a table near the window, so it was a great view. The restaurant was nicely decorated and the service was very friendly. I ordered the gravlax open-faced sandwich, which is smoked salmon (very similar to lox) on an excellent sour dough bread. I opted to skip the mustard sauce, but the sandwich was perfect. My wife had the potato open-faced sandwich, which consisted of new potatoes, organic rye bread, lemon mayonnaise (romaleid), fried onions and pickled pearl onions. She really enjoyed it, along with her Spritz drink. Denmark seems to be one of those countries, where you cannot order tap water. Fair enough. However, our water consisted of an open carafe (which I'm sure was tap water), for which we were charged 50 Krona ($8). This seems high for tap water.

A view of the restaurant.

Another table's excellent looking shrimp open-faced sandwich.

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Inside the Cap Horn

Selma

4.4(21 reviews)

1.1 km•København K

Selma serves modern Danish smørrebrød (open-faced sandwiches). I came with a few friends for lunch…read moreand we ordered: * Cod, beetroot, capers, horseradish, and poached egg * Herbsalted salmon, bergamot, trout roe, winter radish, and pearl onion * Jerusalem artichoke, winter truffle, hazelnut, and apple * Prästost aged for 38 months, Knäckebröd, and apple Our favorite was the cod, followed by the salmon. The Jerusalem artichoke was underseasoned, and tasted like dried potatoes. The shaved truffle on the Jerusalem artichoke did not have any taste (1 star off); it seemed decorative only. The prästost was a good hard cheese, but Knäckebröd was a dry cracker, so it was not an open-faced sandwich at all (1 star off). Maybe we ordered the wrong things. The presentations looked beautiful though.

Probably came up in a majority of the videos and ChatGPT so we had to stop by. It was also on the…read morelist of.. if you can't eat at Noma stop by Selma! This is a fine dining place with Smørrebrød specialities. We started with a snap flight and got 3 smørbrod each. I got the potato, plaice/shrimp and a dessert and my husband got all 3 herrings - fennel, spices and elderflower (I think). All exceptional!! Service was top notch! If you're in Copenhagen and you want to try some good quality Smørbrød, Selma should be on your list!

Smoked mackerel

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Matjes herring

Nyhavn 37

4.0(12 reviews)

0.4 km•København K

Loved this little restaurant with outdoor seating. Right in the canal so you can enjoy the view on…read morea sunny day! Fantastic smorrebrod and fish-I could eat here daily. Great service and good beer menu.

Amazing staff and views but the food was okay. We ordered the margherita pizza and pasta. Despite…read morethe pizza's good looks, it was meh at best. The pasta had a good level of spice and that saved the meal.

Sunrise at 519a. Gonna rain today. Museums time. Copenhagen Opera House.

Wow. Fantastic.

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Gabrielle F.

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7

4

9 years ago

If you're looking for traditional danish no need to look further. We went with a group of five and immediately fell in love with the cozy and authentic atmosphere. The wait staff was so pleasant and accommodating. We were lusting after another persons meal after we ordered and were able to switch our dish without a problem. We tried the traditional sandwich platter which really gave us a taste of everything from fish to pork to cheese. Others in our group ordered the steak and the schnitzel. The price is very moderate compared to other places. They had a great live piano player playing music from over the rainbow to johnny cash. Would highly recommend. read more

Laerke B.

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28

2

4 years ago

I had a fantastic experience at Restaurant Skindbuksen. The food was authentic and flavorful. I especially enjoyed the pho and the spring rolls. The service was also top-notch, our server was very friendly and attentive. Highly recommend. read more

Melissa M.

748

85

273

4 years ago

Awesome staff and great service! Ambiance is the best. What a great find. Highly recommend for a great hot spot.

Paul W.

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2

0

4 years ago

Not a restaurant, just a bar with 2 dishes to choose from. Food is ok, nothing special, though pretty expensive.

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This was a pretty good restaurant serving Danish cuisine. I chose the 6-course prix-fixe menu as…read moreeach course was quite small. Most of the dishes contained contrasting flavors and textures. Although all dishes were good, there was not any that made me want to return to have another serving (1/2 star off). I did think the squash sorbet with parsley crumble was a notably unique dessert and wanted to highlight that as the favorite course of the meal. Staff was friendly and service was attentive. I wished they provided spoons with more dishes though (1/2 star off). Most of their dishes came with a decent amount of sauce or foam. I wanted to scoop them up, but didn't end up bothering because I didn't have a spoon. Yes, I know I could have asked for an additional spoon each time. I just wanted to dive into the dish right away. I was very hungry!

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Best meal of our trip. Really enjoyed it. My wife booked Host because of its reviews and vegetarian…read moreoptions (for me). The restaurant's design is definitely minimalist with simple blank walls and a comfortable mix of fake and real plants. There was no air conditioning but they found a fan to keep us comfortable- we were amazed that more folks in the full restaurant weren't sweating the way we were. Perhaps the locals are more used to the summer heat with no AC than we were. We had the 3-course prefixe meal with my my wife and daughter on the standard menu while I was on the vegetarian track. The website says that Host is the Danish word for harvest, and that their focus is "on the Scandinavian kitchen with lots of surprises." The staff used the word "surprises" explicitly, using it to describe the amuse-bouches and palette-cleansing bites served between the advertised courses. We started with a flight of croquettes with cheese and I think my wife and daughter had something like a smoked fish hash of some sort while by I had a delightful bite of salad on a molded sweet cookie tart shell. The baby bread loaves with a special butter were lovely - how do you innovate butter? Great job. My first veggie entree was fried carrots with horseradish, which was grand. Next I had a barley risotto with amazing brown beech mushrooms on top. Awesome. There was a spot of potato soup in there somewhere and the best bite of the meal was another of the surprises - a pre-dessert mochi-like shell with strawberry powder on the outside and hazelnut ice cream (I think???) on the inside. The strawberry rhubarb dessert was excellent also. Such a great meal. Loved it.

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Brownie points sincerely for still being open at 1130pm and onwards until 2am... YES TWO AM!!…read moreAs someone who was rushing from the airport after landing at 1012pm, I truly appreciated that a local spot was still open... even though the streets were empty and we were the only table. I ordered the DANISH NATIONAL DISH and FRIED LIVER (I believe they are #19 and #20 on the menu). Interestingly, the server recommended something similar (another pork belly dish) over the national dish; stating it tastes much better and much softer... which I probably should have went with this recommendation since the national dish was TOUGH AS BONES. It wasn't crispy, chewy, or tasty. It was simply inedible. One couldn't even chew or cut through the meat... the side of skin on mini/small potatoes were simply boiled. The beet dish was delicious. The sauce didn't have much flavor (crazy how extra sauce costs 35 DKK more). The VEAL LIVER dish tasted better than the national dish ironically. Gave a tremendous portion. The potatoes were skinned. The gravy had some taste compared to the other sauce from the national dish. Decadent pickled cucumbers which provided a nice palate cleanser. Mushrooms gave a nice chew, a much appreciated and welcomed different texture. ***the bread given was not good at all*** ***it seems that water, even if it's from the sink or obviously bottled by them, costs money in any establishment*** SERVICE: Kind. Attentive. Enthusiastic. Spirited. Happy. Since it was our first meal in Copenhagen we were a tad blown away by the price tag of each meal to the point we thought it was a meal set. The server calmed down those nerves and reassured us that all dishes on the menu were à la carte. Loved the small talk he attempted :) VIBEZ: Still had Christmas/holiday decor haha. Great for a night out/date. Casual with a sprinkling of fine dining. No service fees included in the bill. Great for large groups. Located in the city. Didn't have a car; therefore, I cannot vouch for parking. Close walk from/to the metro though! Would I come back? No, but I am elated I can cross off trying the danish national dish on my bucket list. :)

Beautiful place and food. Excellent service! This restaurant deserves 5 starts across the board…read more The owner recommended Grillet laks which is Grilled salmon served with sautéed seasonal vegetables and tarragon sauce. The salmon it's self was cooked perfectly. Gently grilled on the outside and moist on the inside, and vegetables were perfectly seasoned. The sauce on the fish was an excellent touch. All in all, it was worth the $. He also recommended Carlsberg Pilsner. Beer that is popular in Denmark. I was tempted to get another one! And finally the desert. Wow, I would fly back to Copenhagen just for this! He recommended the Gammeldags æblekage (apple strudel), it was divine. Thank you for the excellent food and service. 10/10.

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