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ESSE – meaning ‘to be’ or ‘to exist’ – sits within an 1895 warehouse and comes from locally known Californian chef Matt Orlando. The hangar-like space takes in terrazzo flooring, graffitied walls and an open kitchen, while moody lighting, a US rap soundtrack and jars of fermenting produce complete the picture. Seasonal dishes showcase produce sourced from farms that follow organic, regenerative practices, and utilise as many parts as possible of every ingredient. Highlights include the fermented potato bread and the likes of Norwegian scallop with lactic pumpkin seed butter, hazelnut and Japan

A whitewashed townhouse is the setting for Karim Khouani’s basement restaurant, where paintings add a splash of colour to the chic, intimate room. Karim hails from Marseille, with an Italian mother and a Moroccan father, so while his technically adept, flavour-packed cooking has a French base, you might notice these influences too. The delightful dishes could include langoustine tartare with lavender cream, clams and caviar or goat’s cheese sorbet with olive oil, bergamot and bee pollen – and, as he is also a talented pâtissier, the stunning duck fat and pink praline brioche is a real standout

There’s a homely feel to this intimate spot hidden away in the suburbs, where Chef-Owner Jonathan Tam offers a unique experience that’s best enjoyed from a seat at the counter. The tasting menu – entitled ‘Solar’ – follows 24 solar micro-seasons throughout the year, and the original, exciting dishes combine Danish ingredients with Asian recipes and flavours. The focus is largely on vegetables, with produce sourced locally from organic farms and ethical producers, and any food waste is turned into miso and shoyu in collaboration with Koji Copenhagen. Non-alcoholic drinks pairings add an interes

Located in the former industrial harbour district, this 16-seater spot is run by two energetic young chefs, and its youthful, upbeat vibe is a perfect fit for the area. The best seats are naturally at the counter, where you can observe the dishes being delicately prepared, but it also adds to the experience as the chefs chat away to their guests. The omakase menu of nearly 20 courses is centred around Japanese-French fusion cuisine, so you’ll find unique dishes such as poached and grilled Danish langoustine with a delicious bisque sauce or Portuguese bluefin tuna with Breton oyster, watercress

This elegant restaurant provides a hugely engaging experience from start to finish, with its technically accomplished and completely original cooking. The heritage of Korean-born chef-owner Kristian Baumann influences the flavours and techniques across the multi-course tasting menu, where refined, creative dishes are built around superb ingredients; you might find the likes of kkwabaegi with sesame butter and ginseng infused honey, a modern take on a traditional Korean twisted doughnut, but using a feather-light brioche. Service is professional yet relaxed, and the whole event is perfectly cho

The historical gem that is Nordhavn’s old Customs House was painstakingly deconstructed in 2019, with each limestone block numbered, before 2024 saw it lovingly reassembled again in its same 1916 design. Now home to 15-seater Sushi Anaba, it combines Danish tradition with a Japanese aesthetic, the centrepiece of which is a beautiful Douglas Fir counter. Run by a Dane who trained as a sushi apprentice in Tokyo, the Edomae-style nigiri and otsumami demonstrate incredible attention to detail, from the three-vinegar-seasoned rice from Niigata served at body temperature to the sumiyaki (flan) cooke

An extensive renovation has given a pristine shine to this over 100-year-old restaurant inside a red-brick villa. Guests are welcomed all together by the chef and his team with signature drinks at the circular, marble-topped bar, before being seated in front of a gleaming open kitchen, where the chefs craft boldly flavoured dishes from superb produce – maybe Jutland beef tenderloin glazed in cognac, truffle and green Madagascan peppercorns. There’s a sense of classic luxury throughout, typified by the collection of prestige champagnes housed inside an impressive wine cellar.