Vækst
Greenhouse dining in Copenhagen’s Latin Quarter, where modern Nordic cuisine, vegetable‑driven menus and soft candlelight meet inside a soaring glass oasis.
Tucked into Copenhagen’s Latin Quarter inside boutique hotel SP34, Vækst is a green‑driven modern Nordic restaurant wrapped around a soaring glass greenhouse. Here, hanging plants, soft lights and pale woods frame seasonal menus where vegetables, herbs and lighter wines take the lead, supported by carefully sourced fish and meat. It feels both intimate and vibrant: fine dining in spirit, but relaxed enough for long conversations, celebratory dinners and leisurely lunches among the foliage.
A brief summary to Vækst
- Sankt Peders Stræde 34, Copenhagen, Indre By, 1453, DK
- +4538412727
- Visit website
- Duration: 1.5 to 3 hours
- Mid ranged
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Indoor
- Mobile reception: 5 out of 5
- Monday 12 pm-12 am
- Tuesday 12 pm-12 am
- Wednesday 12 pm-12 am
- Thursday 12 pm-12 am
- Friday 12 pm-12 am
- Saturday 12 pm-12 am
- Sunday 5:30 pm-12 am
Local tips
- Reserve well in advance for weekend evenings and request a table by the greenhouse if you want the full foliage‑wrapped experience.
- Consider choosing one of the set menus with pairings; it offers good value in Copenhagen terms and showcases the kitchen’s seasonal creativity.
- Arrive on time for an early seating if you prefer a quieter atmosphere, as the restaurant becomes livelier later in the evening.
- Mention any dietary requirements, vegetarian or otherwise, when booking so the kitchen can adapt the multi‑course menu smoothly.
- Combine dinner with a drink in Hotel SP34’s bar before or after your meal to make the most of the Latin Quarter setting.
For the on-the-go comforts that matter to you
- Restrooms
- Drink Options
- Drinking Water
- Food Options
- Seating Areas
- Sheltered Areas
- Trash Bins
- Information Boards
- Visitor Center
Vækst 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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Hot Weather
Discover more about Vækst
A greenhouse oasis in the Latin Quarter
Vækst sits on Sankt Peders Stræde, one of the characterful streets in Copenhagen’s historic Latin Quarter, but stepping inside feels more like entering a hidden garden than a city restaurant. The entire interior is arranged around a tall glass greenhouse that pierces the restaurant’s two floors, its frame draped with trailing greenery and potted herbs. You move past soft bulbs of warm light, pale wooden tables and woven chairs that echo Scandinavian design while letting the plants dominate the scene. The name means “growth”, and that idea is taken literally. The greenhouse is not just a décor piece; it is the visual heart of the restaurant and a reminder that the kitchen looks first to the soil. The contrast with the cobbled street outside is striking: one moment you are in a dense urban quarter, the next you find yourself in a calm, leafy space with the hum of conversation bouncing gently off glass and greenery.Nordic cuisine rooted in vegetables
On the plate, Vækst draws on modern Nordic cooking with a distinctly green focus. Seasonal vegetables and herbs anchor the set menus, appearing as silky purées, quick‑pickled accents, crisp raw shavings and grilled or roasted centrepieces. The kitchen layers textures and temperatures so that a single dish might combine something charred, something cool, something lightly fermented and a bright herb oil to tie it all together. Although vegetables lead the way, the menu is far from strictly vegetarian. There is usually a parallel sequence of dishes that work in delicately cooked fish, shellfish or a well‑seared cut of meat, often in portions that feel light rather than heavy. Sauces are clean and precise, leaning on stocks, butters and reductions instead of flour‑thickened gravies, and plating is refined without feeling fussy.Dining inside the greenhouse glow
Part of the pleasure of eating here is simply inhabiting the space for a few hours. Tables are tucked along the greenhouse, upstairs under the sloping glass and down in the lower level, where you descend via the staircase inside the greenhouse structure itself. The effect is immersive: leaves overhead, reflections of glassware and candles in the panes, and glimpses of the street or hotel courtyard beyond. Lighting is kept deliberately soft to evoke a never‑ending Scandinavian summer evening, even on a winter night. Conversation levels rise as the evening progresses, but the atmosphere stays warm rather than formal. It is the kind of setting that suits both a quiet mid‑week lunch and a special‑occasion dinner, with multi‑course menus unfolding at a measured pace.Pairings, prices and portions
Vækst belongs to the Cofoco family of restaurants, known in Copenhagen for offering carefully crafted food at relatively fair prices for the city. The set menus, often offered in both classic and fully vegetarian versions, are designed to feel like a complete evening without becoming overwhelming. Portions are composed so that you leave satisfied but not weighed down, even if you opt for all the add‑ons. Wine pairings lean toward lighter, often European bottles that complement the vegetable‑forward cooking. Expect crisp whites, subtle skin‑contact wines and reds chosen for freshness rather than sheer power. There is usually a modest selection of wines by the glass and a handful of bottles at different price points, along with non‑alcoholic options that mirror the flavour profiles of the pairings.An urban retreat within Hotel SP34
Vækst is physically woven into boutique hotel SP34, sharing its entrances and some of its relaxed, design‑driven character. Hotel guests wander through for breakfast and coffee, while at lunch and dinner the restaurant fills with Copenhageners and visitors who have sought it out for its greenhouse charm. The setting makes it easy to spin a meal here into a longer evening in the hotel bar or a stroll through the Latin Quarter’s narrow streets. Because the restaurant spans two levels and wraps around the greenhouse, there are different moods within a relatively compact footprint. A table upstairs near the windows feels bright and airy, while downstairs by the glass and brick you are more cocooned. Wherever you sit, the constant threads are greenery, candlelight and a sense of calm in the middle of the city.Iconic landmarks you can’t miss
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Location Audience
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- Vegetarian Friendly
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