Background

Restaurant Radio

Seasonal New Nordic tasting menus, thoughtful wines and relaxed fine dining beside Copenhagen’s old Radio House.

4.5

Restaurant Radio is a New Nordic fine-dining restaurant in central Copenhagen, a short stroll from the lakes and the old Radio House. Inside the understated, light-filled space, a compact tasting menu showcases seasonal Danish ingredients, from coastal seafood to forest mushrooms and winter brassicas. Monthly changing dishes, thoughtful wine pairings and relaxed, knowledgeable service make this a refined yet unpretentious place to experience modern Copenhagen cuisine.

A brief summary to Restaurant Radio

  • Julius Thomsens Gade 12, Copenhagen, København V, 1632, DK
  • +4525102733
  • Visit website
  • Duration: 2 to 3.5 hours
  • Luxury
  • Environment icon Indoor
  • Mobile reception: 5 out of 5
  • Tuesday 5:30 pm-12 am
  • Wednesday 5:30 pm-12 am
  • Thursday 5:30 pm-12 am
  • Friday 5 pm-12 am
  • Saturday 5 pm-12 am

Local tips

  • Book well in advance for weekends and popular dining hours, as the small dining room fills quickly, especially when events are on nearby.
  • Choose a slightly earlier or later seating if you prefer a quieter atmosphere and more time between courses.
  • Inform the restaurant of dietary restrictions when reserving; the kitchen builds compact menus and needs notice to adapt them.
  • Consider the wine or non-alcoholic pairing to experience how the drinks are tailored to each seasonal course.
  • Plan to arrive a little early to enjoy the neighborhood and nearby lakes before settling into the tasting menu.
widget icon

Restaurant Radio location weather suitability

  • Weather icon Any Weather
  • Weather icon Rain / Wet Weather
  • Weather icon Cold Weather
  • Weather icon Mild Temperatures
  • Weather icon Hot Weather

Unlock the Best of Restaurant Radio

Buy tickets

    No tickets available

Book tours with entry

    No tours available

Book tours without entry

    No tours available

Discover more about Restaurant Radio

Seasonal Nordic cooking in a former radio district

Restaurant Radio sits on a corner by the old Danish Broadcasting House, drawing on its name and neighborhood history while looking firmly to the future of Nordic cuisine. The interior is understated and intimate, with pale wood, simple tables and large windows to the street that let in Copenhagen’s soft northern light. There is no white-tablecloth formality here; instead, the focus is on flavor, craft and an easy, contemporary kind of hospitality. The kitchen follows the rhythm of the Danish seasons closely. Menus are compact and focused, allowing the chefs to work intensively with a small set of ingredients at their absolute peak. It is the kind of place where you may dine once in spring and again in autumn and find a completely different plate in front of you, yet recognize the same clear, confident approach to taste.

From fjord and forest to a changing tasting menu

Radio is known for its fixed multi-course menus, typically offered in several lengths, built around what local farmers, fishers and foragers bring in that month. Delicate fish from Nordic waters, often sustainably caught along the Danish coast, appears alongside shellfish, root vegetables, herbs and berries. In colder months, game such as pheasant or hare can share the stage with slow-cooked cabbages and earthy mushrooms, while summer brings sweet peas, ripe strawberries and fragrant herbs. Vegetables are not an afterthought; they anchor many plates and there is usually a dedicated vegetarian option worked into the menu. The kitchen is happy to add a touch of luxury when it truly enhances a dish, from a spoonful of caviar to shavings of in-season truffle, but the guiding principle remains clarity of flavor rather than showmanship.

A relaxed dining room with chefs close at hand

The dining room is compact enough that the boundary between kitchen and guests feels porous. You may see chefs stepping out from the pass to introduce a course, explain an unexpected ingredient pairing or simply check how the meal is progressing. This close connection between kitchen and table adds a sense of intimacy and care to the experience. Service leans warm and informal, with staff guiding guests through the progression of courses and optional wine pairings. Glassware and table settings are modern and unfussy, letting the colors and textures of the dishes stand out. Evening light from the tall windows and the quiet buzz of conversation create an atmosphere that works equally well for a special-occasion dinner or a relaxed meal after a concert nearby.

Wines, pairings and thoughtful beverages

Radio pays particular attention to its wine list, which balances classic regions with small-scale producers and bottles chosen to echo the kitchen’s seasonal focus. Many guests opt for a pairing to accompany the tasting menu, discovering lighter whites with seafood courses, more structured reds for game dishes and perhaps an unexpected sparkling or skin-contact wine along the way. Alongside wine, the restaurant can provide non-alcoholic options such as juices and infusions designed to mirror the flavors on the plate. The intention is always harmony: beverages that support rather than overshadow the food. This careful curation has earned the list recognition in its own right, adding another layer of interest for diners who enjoy exploring pairings.

A Michelin-recognized stop in the city’s culinary landscape

In a city known for pioneering New Nordic cuisine, Restaurant Radio has carved out its own niche as a place where high-level cooking meets a relatively approachable mood. It has been recommended in the Michelin Guide for years and holds a Bib Gourmand distinction, reflecting both quality and value within Copenhagen’s fine-dining context. For travelers, Radio offers a concise, well-framed introduction to contemporary Danish gastronomy: seasonal, regionally rooted and inventive without feeling overly experimental. Whether you settle in for a longer menu or a shorter sequence of courses, the experience is designed to feel cohesive from first snack to final sweet bite, a measured journey through the flavors of the moment in Denmark.

Busiest months of the year

Busiest hours of the day

Popular Experiences near Restaurant Radio

Popular Hotels near Restaurant Radio

Select Currency