Vecchio Convento, Odder
Slow Italian hospitality and Romagna-inspired cuisine brought to the pedestrian heart of Odder in a warm, craftsman-designed dining room.
Vecchio Convento brings a slice of Emilia-Romagna to the small Danish town of Odder, serving refined yet rustic Italian cuisine in a warm, brick-lined setting on the pedestrian Rosensgade. Run by a family with deep roots in the original Al Vecchio Convento in Portico di Romagna, the restaurant blends slow-food sensibilities with Danish seasonality, offering long Italian-style lunches, relaxed dinners, and takeaway in an intimate, craft-focused dining room where open shelves, natural materials, and soft lighting create a cosy, lingering atmosphere.
A brief summary to Vecchio Convento
- Rosensgade 26, st. tv, Odder, 8300, DK
- +4525222587
- Visit website
- Duration: 1.5 to 3 hours
- Mid ranged
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Indoor
- Mobile reception: 5 out of 5
- Monday 12 pm-8:30 pm
- Tuesday 12 pm-8:30 pm
- Wednesday 12 pm-8:30 pm
- Thursday 12 pm-8:30 pm
- Friday 12 pm-8:30 pm
- Saturday 12 pm-8:30 pm
Local tips
- Book ahead for Friday and Saturday evenings, especially if you are a larger group or planning a multi-course Italian-style dinner.
- Arrive a little earlier than your reservation to enjoy an aperitivo and look through the wine list without rushing.
- Ask about seasonal specials and pasta of the day; the kitchen often highlights ingredients from both Italy and local Danish producers.
- If you are sensitive to noise, request a table slightly away from the bar and entrance when you reserve.
- Consider combining a relaxed lunch here with a stroll along Odder’s pedestrian streets to make an easy half-day outing.
For the on-the-go comforts that matter to you
- Restrooms
- Drink Options
- Drinking Water
- Food Options
- Seating Areas
- Trash Bins
- Information Boards
Vecchio Convento location weather suitability
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Any Weather
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Rain / Wet Weather
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Cold Weather
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Mild Temperatures
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Italian soul on a Danish pedestrian street
Vecchio Convento sits on Rosensgade, Odder’s main pedestrian street, but its heart clearly beats to an Italian rhythm. Step inside and you move from small-town Jutland into a space inspired by a historic inn in the hills of Emilia-Romagna. The name and concept trace back to the original Al Vecchio Convento in Portico di Romagna, a family-run hotel and restaurant that helped pioneer slow, village-based hospitality. Here in Odder, that philosophy has been translated into a neighbourhood restaurant where time stretches and meals are meant to be savoured rather than rushed. The dining room feels intimate without being cramped. Soft, indirect lighting, exposed materials and simple wooden furniture evoke the atmosphere of an Italian trattoria that has quietly modernised. You are close enough to the open bar and service area to feel part of the action, yet the layout still allows private corners for a long conversation over a bottle of Sangiovese or a final espresso.Flavours drawn from Emilia-Romagna and Jutland
The menu leans into the traditions of central and northern Italy, with a particular nod to the rich cuisine of Romagna. Fresh pasta, slow-cooked ragù, grilled meats and carefully sourced cheeses form the backbone, while local Danish produce and seafood appear where the seasons suggest it. The kitchen works in the Italian rhythm of the day, offering both lunch and dinner, and embraces the idea of multiple small courses that build into a leisurely feast. Portions balance generosity with finesse, encouraging you to explore antipasti, a pasta course, perhaps a main from the grill and a shared dessert. Olive oil, herbs and long-simmered sauces anchor the flavours rather than heavy cream, and there is a clear focus on texture: al dente pasta, crisp-edged vegetables, tender braises. A considered wine list, with Italian bottles at different price points, lets you match simple glasses or more ambitious pairings to your meal.Design details with a craftsman’s touch
Look up and around and you notice that the room has been shaped with as much attention as the food. Acoustic panels and wooden elements soften both sound and light, allowing conversations to flow without the clatter that can plague busy dining rooms. Natural tones—warm woods, muted greys, occasional deep colours—create a calm backdrop for the theatre of service. Materials are chosen for tactility as well as looks. Tabletops invite the touch of a wine glass stem, chairs are solid rather than showy, and the bar area quietly showcases Italian bottles, glassware and small design objects. The overall impression is of modern Nordic restraint that has been gently warmed by Italian hospitality, making the space feel welcoming whether you arrive for a quick plate of pasta at lunch or a multi-course evening celebration.From everyday lunch to life’s big celebrations
Vecchio Convento functions as both a local canteen for Italian food lovers and a venue for major milestones. The team has substantial experience with events, drawing on years of hosting celebrations at the family’s Italian property. In Odder, that translates into tailored menus for confirmations, weddings, anniversaries and company gatherings, with an emphasis on convivial, shared dining. The restaurant also extends beyond its own walls. Takeaway brings Vecchio-style dishes into local homes, while catering services recreate elements of the experience for off-site parties. Yet the core remains the same: carefully cooked Italian food, served with a sense of occasion that makes even a weekday lunch feel a little like holiday time.A relaxed rhythm in the heart of Odder
Because Vecchio Convento sits right on the pedestrian street, the boundary between inside and outside life is gentle. In the brighter months, daylight filters in and you catch glimpses of everyday Odder passing by; on dark winter evenings, the interior’s glow stands out as a beacon of warmth. The opening hours, running from midday into the evening six days a week, encourage spontaneous drop-ins as much as planned dinners. This combination of Italian culinary heritage, thoughtful design and small-town Danish setting gives the restaurant a character that is both rooted and slightly unexpected. You can treat it as a simple stop for a plate of fresh pasta and a glass of wine, or as the centrepiece of a special evening that lasts for hours. Either way, the underlying idea remains constant: to bring a slice of slow, generous Romagna hospitality to the everyday rhythm of Odder.Iconic landmarks you can’t miss
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Nightclubs & after hour spots
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