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At Alchemist in Copenhagen, a two-Michelin-star spectacle, diners embark on a mind-bending, multi-sensory journey with 50 inventive courses that blend art, philosophy, and culinary craft, all set in an immersive theatrical environment.
"On paper, a six-hour meal may sound like a chore. But an hours-long meal at Alchemist is a wild, full-on theatrical experience—think El Bulli meets Broadway. You’ll be whisked through multiple different rooms throughout the night, where 50 tiny courses called “impressions” are served. The idea is to surprise and delight, so prepare for a lot of emotions, like joy (when you receive a glass of champagne and a perfectly whipped omelet) and slight apprehension (when a dish that looks like a tongue is placed in front of you). But don’t worry: it’s all delicious." - Mary Holland
"In March, I went to [Two MICHELIN Star and Green Star] Alchemist in Copenhagen and that was really new for me. Of course, they work with really nice products, but there are also a lot of impressions outside of the food. It’s theater style. You’re sitting in a dome and you have this movie around you from the ocean. All the dishes on the menu have a message." - Ashley Simpson
"The Alchemist in Copenhagen, a two Michelin-star restaurant recently named the number five best restaurant in the world and has been called one of the most immersive restaurants ever." - Daniel Modlin
"An immersive and perfectly choreographed experience, eating here is a highly theatrical affair at the pinnacle of destination dining. Dinner is divided into acts and set across several locations, including a balcony, a play area and a spectacular planetarium-like dome with images projected onto the ceiling. Dishes are technically complex and highly creative with dramatic contrasts. Chef-owner Rasmus Munk believes food is a great way to communicate with people, so accompanies his cooking with statements and ideas about the world." - Michelin Inspector
"At the Alchemist, one of the hardest reservations in Copenhagen, "guests enter through an ominous, hand-sculpted door made from two tons of bronze," reported Christina Liao recently in T+L. Food reporter Liao called it one of the best dining experiences in the world and said diners can expect nearly 50 courses surrounded by performance art and immersive, multi-sensory decor." - Maya Kachroo-Levine Maya Kachroo-Levine Maya Kachroo-Levine is the digital senior editor at Travel + Leisure. She covers hotels, destinations (focusing on Europe, Asia, California, and Mexico), food and drink, cruises, and l
