Krebsegaarden
An intimate Latin Quarter townhouse where fine Nordic cooking, rotating art exhibitions and warm, unhurried hospitality blend into a quietly memorable evening.
Tucked into a historic townhouse in Copenhagen’s Latin Quarter, Krebsegaarden is an intimate fine-dining restaurant with just a handful of tables and a quietly artistic soul. The dinner-only menu is compact and seasonal, often echoing the changing exhibitions in the adjoining art gallery. Expect graceful Nordic-inspired dishes, thoughtful wine pairings and a legendary cheese selection, all served with warm, unhurried hospitality in a cozy, candlelit setting.
A brief summary to Krebsegaarden
- Studiestræde 17, København K, København K, 1455, DK
- +4520124015
- Visit website
- Duration: 2 to 3.5 hours
- Mid ranged
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Indoor
- Mobile reception: 5 out of 5
- Tuesday 6 pm-12 am
- Wednesday 6 pm-12 am
- Thursday 6 pm-12 am
- Friday 6 pm-12 am
- Saturday 6 pm-12 am
Local tips
- Book well in advance, especially for Fridays and Saturdays, as the dining room only has around ten tables and operates dinner-only from Tuesday to Saturday.
- Consider choosing the tasting menu with wine pairings if you want to sample several dishes and hear the stories behind them without having to decide course by course.
- If you enjoy cheese, plan to save both appetite and time for the generous cheese service, which can easily feel like an extra course all on its own.
- Dress smart-casual; the room is elegant but relaxed, and you will feel comfortable in neat everyday clothes rather than formal attire.
- The building is historic with some narrow spaces; if you need step-free or wheelchair access, contact the restaurant ahead of time to discuss the most suitable seating.
For the on-the-go comforts that matter to you
- Restrooms
- Seating Areas
- Trash Bins
- Information Boards
Krebsegaarden 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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A tiny townhouse with a big culinary personality
Krebsegaarden occupies a charming early-19th-century building on Studiestræde, one of the most characterful streets in Copenhagen’s old Latin Quarter. Inside, the scale is decidedly small: a ground-floor dining room with around ten tables, low ceilings and creaking floorboards that instantly make the space feel more like a private home than a conventional restaurant. Soft lighting, simple table settings and the pace of a single, unhurried evening sitting create the sense that you are here for the night, not just for a quick meal. The name hints at the building’s past as a seafood market, but today the atmosphere balances neighborhood familiarity with special-occasion refinement. Owners and hosts move easily between kitchen and dining room, setting the tone for slow, attentive dining where conversation and food share center stage.Gallery walls and ever-changing inspiration
Part of Krebsegaarden’s charm is its dual identity as both restaurant and art gallery. The walls are lined with original works by contemporary artists, and exhibitions rotate several times a year. The art is never mere decoration: it often directly inspires the menu, with colors, themes or even specific motifs finding their way into plating and ingredient choices. This interplay between canvas and cuisine gives the restaurant a gently bohemian edge. One visit might coincide with bold abstract paintings, another with delicate graphic works; either way, the dining room feels like a small, lived-in gallery where the curation extends to what arrives on the plate and in the glass.Nordic flavors, crafted menus and a famous cheese finale
The kitchen focuses on a concise, seasonal menu, typically offering three starters, three mains and a handful of desserts alongside a popular tasting option that combines smaller portions into a multi-course journey. Nordic ingredients take the lead—think scallops with crisp seared edges, butter-fried flounder, trout with dill cream, or slow-cooked wild boar with deeply reduced sauces—yet the style is more classic than experimental, prioritizing flavor and balance over theatrics. Wine pairings are thoughtfully chosen, ranging from crisp whites for seafood and creamy soups to richer reds for game and autumnal dishes. Many diners end with Krebsegaarden’s signature cheese service: an impressive selection of European cheeses presented and explained at the table, turning dessert into an extended, indulgent course.Warm hospitality and an unhurried rhythm
With so few tables and the owners personally overseeing the dining room, service at Krebsegaarden is conversational and quietly theatrical. Dishes are introduced with context—how a sauce is built, why a wine works, which region a cheese hails from—yet never in a rushed or scripted way. The cadence of the evening is deliberately slow, allowing ample time between courses so a meal can stretch over several hours without feeling staged. This relaxed tempo appeals to couples marking a special night, small groups catching up over good food, and solo diners who appreciate feeling included in the gentle hum of the room. The experience is less about ticking off courses and more about settling into a long, carefully hosted evening.Who will enjoy Krebsegaarden most
Krebsegaarden suits travelers who value intimacy over spectacle: those who prefer a few well-executed dishes to an encyclopedic menu, and who enjoy conversation with engaged hosts as much as what is on the plate. Its location in the walkable heart of Copenhagen makes it an appealing stop on a cultural-focused stay, especially if you are combining galleries, design and dining. Given the limited number of seats and dinner-only hours, it is best treated as a planned highlight rather than a spontaneous choice. For romantically inclined travelers, art lovers, and dedicated food enthusiasts seeking a personal, gallery-like dining room rather than a glitzy venue, this cozy townhouse restaurant offers one of the city center’s most characterful evenings.Iconic landmarks you can’t miss
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Location Audience
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