Restaurant Mumm, Roskilde
Slow-food focused, seasonal small-plate dining in an intimate Roskilde townhouse with a leafy summer courtyard and a distinctly Nordic, wine-led evening atmosphere.
Tucked away in one of Roskilde’s oldest lanes, Restaurant Mumm is an intimate evening-only dining room championing slow food, Nordic sensibilities and carefully sourced Danish produce. With space for around 35 guests in two cosy rooms and a leafy inner courtyard used in summer, Mumm serves a seasonal menu built around a series of small plates inspired by modern Nordic, French and Spanish kitchens. The result is an unhurried, wine-led experience that feels both local and quietly refined.
A brief summary to Restaurant Mumm I/S
- Karen Olsdatters Stræde 9, Roskilde, 4000, DK
- +4546372201
- Visit website
- Duration: 2 to 3.5 hours
- Mid ranged
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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 5:30 pm-12 am
- Saturday 5:30 pm-12 am
Local tips
- Reserve ahead for Friday and Saturday evenings, as the roughly 35 seats fill quickly in such an intimate space, especially in summer.
- Consider choosing the chef’s multi-course menu to experience a broader slice of the seasonal small plates and tailored wine pairings.
- Ask for a table in the courtyard during the warmer months; the enclosed garden atmosphere adds a particularly charming Roskilde feel.
- Plan for an unhurried evening of at least two to three hours to get the most from the slow food approach and the wine-focused service.
- Check current opening days before you go; Mumm is an evening-only restaurant and closes on Sundays and public holidays.
For the on-the-go comforts that matter to you
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- Trash Bins
- Information Boards
Restaurant Mumm I/S location weather suitability
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A hidden dining room in Roskilde’s old quarter
Restaurant Mumm sits on Karen Olsdatters Stræde, a narrow historic lane just off Roskilde’s main sights, yet it feels pleasantly tucked away from the busiest streets. Behind the modest façade you step into low-key, characterful rooms that still hint at the building’s age, with close-set tables, subdued lighting and an intimate, almost living-room scale. The space is small enough that you are always aware of the open rhythm of the dining room, but carefully arranged so it still feels relaxed rather than crowded. The restaurant is designed as an evening retreat rather than an all-day venue. It opens only for dinner from Tuesday to Saturday, with the kitchen serving into the later evening. This focus on unhurried night-time service reinforces Mumm’s personality as a place where the meal is the main event, rather than a quick stop between other activities.Slow food philosophy on the plate
Mumm is guided by a slow food mindset, treating a meal as something to linger over and enjoy in deliberate courses. The kitchen works mainly with Danish ingredients, favouring local and seasonal produce wherever possible. That could mean root vegetables and game in the colder months, or delicate herbs, greens and lighter seafood when summer reaches Zealand. Instead of a rigid starter–main–dessert structure, the menu is built around a set of small plates, all roughly the same size and price. Inspiration comes from modern Nordic cooking but also from French and Spanish traditions, so you might encounter precise sauces, careful reductions or Iberian touches alongside Scandinavian clarity of flavour. There is usually an option to let the kitchen choose a sequence of dishes for you, creating a kind of tasting journey that shows off different techniques and textures without feeling overly formal.Wine-forward evenings and convivial pace
Evenings at Mumm unfold at a measured pace. Guests often stretch dinner across several hours, moving through multiple plates, cheeses or a dessert while the wine list does just as much of the talking as the food. The selection leans toward thoughtful pairings rather than trophy bottles, designed to complement the seasonal dishes and encourage exploration by the glass or in a curated pairing. With only around 35 seats split over two small dining rooms, service can feel personal and attentive. Staff are close enough to answer questions about ingredients, origins and preparation, yet the tone remains informal and warm rather than stiff. Smaller groups and couples settle naturally here, but the restaurant can also accommodate private gatherings of roughly twenty guests in one room when booked in advance.A seasonal courtyard in the heart of town
One of Mumm’s charms is its enclosed courtyard, tucked away behind the building. During the Danish summer this becomes an outdoor extension of the dining room, with tables set among greenery and old walls that keep the space sheltered from the wind. On mild evenings it is an appealing place to start with an aperitif, enjoy part of the meal, or linger over a final glass. The central location means that, before or after dinner, Roskilde’s cathedral quarter and compact centre are an easy stroll away. Yet once you are seated inside or in the courtyard, there is a sense of being slightly removed from the surrounding streets – a small pocket of calm where the focus narrows to conversation, wine and the next plate arriving from the kitchen.Practicalities and who it suits
Mumm operates firmly as a dinner restaurant, generally opening from early evening until around 23:00, with the kitchen closing a little earlier. It is closed on Sundays and public holidays, which is worth noting when planning a weekend in Roskilde. Given the size of the dining room and its popularity among locals, reservations are strongly recommended, especially on Fridays and Saturdays or in the peak summer season. The atmosphere is refined but not formal, making it a natural fit for couples, small groups of friends and food-focused travellers looking for a leisurely evening. The historic building and compact rooms mean wheelchair access may be limited, and it is better suited to diners who are comfortable in an intimate setting where meals are meant to be savoured slowly rather than rushed.Iconic landmarks you can’t miss
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