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Restaurant Radio

Seasonal New Nordic cooking in a warm, minimalist dining room by Copenhagen’s former Radio House, with monthly changing tasting menus and thoughtful wine or juice pairings.

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Restaurant Radio is a relaxed New Nordic dining room on Julius Thomsens Gade, just by Copenhagen’s former Radio House. Inside, a warm, minimalist space of wood, dark furniture and an open kitchen sets the scene for seasonal tasting menus that change every month. Expect vegetables and Nordic seafood in the spotlight, organic produce from nearby fields, and carefully tuned wine or house-made juice pairings, all in an informal, contemporary setting that feels more like a neighbourhood favourite than a formal temple of gastronomy.

A brief summary to Restaurant Radio

  • Julius Thomsens Gade 12, Copenhagen, København V, 1632, DK
  • +4525102733
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  • Duration: 1.5 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 Friday and Saturday nights, especially if you want time for the full five- or seven-course menu with pairings.
  • If you have allergies or dietary restrictions, contact the restaurant at least 24 hours before your booking; they generally cannot accommodate soy or citrus allergies.
  • Consider the shorter three-course menu if you are dining before an evening concert at the nearby former Radio House and need a tighter schedule.
  • Opt for the juice pairing if you prefer a non-alcoholic experience; the kitchen develops seasonal juices specifically matched to the current menu.
  • Ask for a table with a view toward the open kitchen if you enjoy watching chefs plate and finish dishes during service.
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New Nordic flavours next to the old Radio House

Restaurant Radio sits on a busy corner by Copenhagen’s old Radio House, a fitting address for a place that treats dinner as a carefully tuned broadcast of the seasons. From the windows you glimpse city life flowing past towards the lakes and Frederiksberg, but step inside and the mood softens. The room is compact and low-lit, with wooden tables, dark chairs and a semi-open kitchen that adds a gentle hum of clinking pans and quiet concentration. The name is a nod not only to the landmark across the street, but to rhythm and change. Menus here are rewritten every month, so what is served in late summer feels entirely different from a winter visit. That constant evolution is part of the appeal: Radio is somewhere you can return to and still be surprised.

Season-driven menus that rewrite themselves

At the heart of Radio is a tightly edited tasting format, built around three, five or seven courses that showcase a handful of seasonal ingredients in each dish. Tomatoes might be paired with mackerel bottarga and a deep shellfish bisque in August, while autumn could bring chanterelles with sweet corn and aged Danish cheese, and winter a composition of Jerusalem artichokes, fermented asparagus and pine shoots. The kitchen leans heavily into vegetables, Nordic seafood and game, using 60–90% organic produce and drawing on dedicated fields just outside Copenhagen. Fish is sourced from Nordic waters with an emphasis on sustainable catches, and hunters supply pheasant, hare or roe buck when in season. Plates look minimalist on paper, but arrive layered with textures, ferments and broths that feel distinctly Scandinavian without tipping into austerity.

Wine, juice and the pleasure of pairing

Radio treats what is in the glass as seriously as what is on the plate. Each monthly menu is matched with a wine pairing that tends to champion small European producers, often leaning toward bright, food-friendly styles that flatter the kitchen’s clean flavours. For those skipping alcohol, a parallel juice menu is crafted in-house, using combinations like tart apple with herbs, beets with berries, or stone fruits tailored to specific courses. These non-alcoholic pairings are integral rather than an afterthought, mirroring the same seasonal logic as the food. It is common for guests at a table to mix and match, with some choosing wine pairings and others opting for juices, while still sharing a cohesive dining experience.

Informal design with Copenhagen "hygge"

Despite the culinary ambition and long-running recommendation from the Michelin Guide, Radio keeps its atmosphere deliberately relaxed. There is no white tablecloth formality; instead, you find bare tabletops, candlelight, and staff who move easily between the kitchen and the floor. Chefs occasionally present dishes themselves, explaining ingredients or techniques without stiffness. The design language is classic contemporary Copenhagen: plenty of wood, black accents, and a restrained palette of white and charcoal walls, warmed by the glow from pendant lamps. Views to both the street and the kitchen give the sense of being connected to the city and to the craft of cooking at the same time, while closely spaced tables add a convivial buzz on busy evenings.

Planning your evening at Radio

Dining here is an unhurried affair, especially if you choose the longer menus with pairings. A three-course option suits a shorter night out, while five and seven courses turn the visit into a full evening, often stretching across several hours as plates and glasses progress in carefully timed waves. Prices reflect its status as an ambitious Copenhagen restaurant, but remain more approachable than many of the city’s headline fine-dining addresses. Allergies and dietary needs are taken seriously, though there are limits: the kitchen cannot reliably work around soy or citrus, as these ingredients underpin many base preparations. Reservations are strongly recommended, particularly on weekends or when planning around a concert at the nearby former Radio House.

A neighbourhood favourite with citywide appeal

Radio draws a mix of local regulars and travelers seeking a clear expression of modern Danish cooking in a casual frame. Its location makes it an appealing stop before or after cultural events in the area, but it also rewards a dedicated visit as the main focus of an evening. Between the ever-changing seasonal menu, the thoughtful pairings and the easygoing service style, it offers a snapshot of contemporary Copenhagen dining: rooted in local fields and waters, yet open, curious and quietly confident.

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