Smørrebrød exceeded every expectation

I went in with low expectations — I'd had mediocre versions before. What I found was Smørrebrød made with real commitment to pickled herring and technique. The bright and pickled result was more complex and satisfying than anything I'd had before.

Danish New Nordic cuisine movement redefined fine dining globally in the 2000s. The a Copenhagen smørrebrød lunch bar was exactly right for this kind of eating. aquavit was offered as the natural choice and it elevated everything. When a dish you thought you knew surprises you completely, that's worth celebrating. Five stars without hesitation.