Norrlyst

I had dinner at Norrlyst with my colleagues, and the experience was excellent from start to finish. We started by going up the tower, which is included when you book a table. The view over Copenhagen was stunning and a great way to begin the evening. The restaurant itself is beautiful – high ceilings, marble statues, big windows, and grand staircases. It has a classic, elegant atmosphere. We had the full evening menu, and I chose the beef for the main course. It was perfectly cooked, very flavourful, and served with a generous amount of sauce in a small pot on the side, which I really appreciated. The potatoes that came with it were also excellent. Overall, it was a lovely dining experience, made even better by the impressive surroundings.

Amazing danish dishes with a good selection of wines. We had the charcuterie, the beef tartar, the pan fried Hake and the vol au vent. Everything was special and delicious. Excellent service. The restaurant is quite small and was quite warm inside. This might be nice in another time of year but for summer was a bit uncomfortable.

Visited in March 2025. We had the evening menu, which had a good amount of food, leaving me satiated but not feeling too full. The tartare and the bread were delicious. The other dishes were good, but not particularly impressive. The drinks selection was good, with many wine options, but also a few beers, cocktails, and interesting juices. The place was quite nice, except it's tiny and the tables are very close to each other. The staff was both friendly and professional, the best part of the evening. Overall, I wouldn't mind visiting again, but I'm not likely to choose the place myself, as I believe there are other better restaurants in Copenhagen with similar food style.

We tried their lunchtime "smørrebrød", and it was very delicious. Especially the "fiskefrikadelle" and the "tartar" was super tasty, And all the courses have a "snaps" pairing, tried the plum and forest fruit one, delicious. Service was sweet and impeccable.

The most consistently impressive and delicious courses for the whole set menu. Excellent service. Would definitely recommend. Just be aware they don’t open until 5pm so don’t arrive early if you have a 5pm booking.

We had cured herring open sandwich and fried herring open sandwich. There were little bones in the fried herring. Other than that, the food was well prepared. The staff are very friendly. Thank you for your warm service.

To celebrate our anniversary, we decided to try Norrlyst. We had the 4 course menu. Beef tartare - we never ate raw beef before so this was our first attempt. The dish itself was tasty and well presented. However, our stomachs didn't feel well afterwards. Perhaps we're not used to eating raw meat? Scallop risotto - Interesting combo of pumpkin, barley, mushrooms, and scallop. We found the texture of the raw mushrooms a bit too much of a contrast to the creamy risotto. Haddock with potatoes and kale - The main dish deviated a bit from what's written on the menu as there were no artichokes nor cabbage shoots. It was decent but not memorable. Chocolate Cake & Orange sorbet - The sorbet was wonderfully refreshing and delicious. On the contrary, we found the texture of the cake too hard. Would love to have it with more of a fudge/brownie texture instead. Overall, it was a decent experience. I wish there was an option for non-raw meat eaters.

Highly recommend Norrlyst if you are visiting Copenhagen! Every dish I tried had a nice balance and flavor. The acidity in the dishes was perfectly executed, adding brightness without overpowering. The fish and scallop were cooked to perfection. The seasoning throughout the meal was spot on as well Beyond the food, the atmosphere was cozy and inviting, making it the perfect spot to enjoy a thoughtfully prepared meal. The attention to detail in the dishes impressive.

Came by for lunch the other day and it was a mediocre experience. Norrlyst is featured in the Michelin guide and is located below the street level with windows facing the street. Dining is available outdoors, on high tables facing the entrance, or inside the dining room. Interestingly, the waiter suggested ordering 2 sandwiches for lunch which I thought was special. Started off with the seared scallop snack that the waiter suggested and the presentation was fantastic although it was incredibly salty... Moved on to the sardines and it was presented well. I didn't quite understand eating sardines from a can though.. I also wasn't a fan of the rye bread. The sardines open-faced sandwich was also presented well. I didn't quite understand the mix of flavors and found it quite acidic. 309 kr. for lunch including a 3.1% international credit card surcharge.

Definitely on the pricier side, but a great place for upscale Danish food in the heart of Copenhagen. The service was excellent, and the presentation of all the food was top notch. I went for lunch and got the potato smorrebrod and it was excellent!

Sunday dinner at 7 pm - 4 courses dinner with wine pairing Service: attentive Ambiance: casual, the restaurant is located at the basement level, with no air-con, no fan, buds with flies around Pri e: it's ok Food quality: above my expectations, like the fish dish very much, great selection for the wine pairing Remarks: they charged water for 25 Kronos per person !!!

Copenhagen has so many delicious restaurants and this is among our favorites. It is in a beautiful location and has a cool charming basement vibe with bottles of aquavit marinating with different seasonal blends scattered all over the restaurant. We tried the special 3 course meal, which included picking two smorrebrod (open-faced sandwiches), which are paired with their home-brewed aquavit and dessert. I tried the spiced herring which had the best blend of flavors and a small amount of miso, which gave it the umami (essence of deliciousness) flavor. Now I am not a big fan of herring, but was pleasantly surprised. The entire meal was 10/10. The only reason why it isn't a full five stars is that we waited for a long time and they forgot the dessert. After we said something, we didn't have enough time to stick around and wait for them to make it. Pro-tip: In Denmark, you need to make reservations for the majority of restaurants for lunches and dinners. So book at least the day in advance to get seated here.

We opted out for four courses food experience with juice pairing - and weren't disappointed! The restaurant offered traditional Danish dishes with a twist. What a twist! Have never thought that potato salad can be so exciting! Each dish boasted complex combination of flavours, with ingredients complementing each other and making the food sensations more intense. The waiter describes each dish when it's being served, and also pours the sauce. The place itself is intimate and cosy, and make sure you book in advance on Friday/Saturday evenings as it's very popular!

Amazing 4 course meal. Loved that our server shared details of each course when they served it. Very cute and cozy downstairs room. Courses- Beef tartare- highlight!! Fried scallop with peas and andouille sausage Baked cod with asparagus and truffle sauce Sorbe

Fresh, inventive, seasonal, beautiful presentation of 4 courses. Lovely wait staff. Charming, rustic basement. Only thing I didn't care for was the "salad greens" in the rhubarb sorbet--that was trying a bit too hard.

Artisinal smørrebrød and homemade aquavit with great people watching. Small menu but the open faced sandwiches we tried were exceptional and innovative. Will definitely come back!

Amazing food and atmosphere! This little cozy gem in the center of Copenhagen is something all tourist should visit! Great traditional danish food and really good prices and with super friendly service!!

or 900 kr we each had a "main course" the size of my pinky finger, a glass of warm wine and a half scoop of ice cream. thats it! i was shocked. you will need to directly go to another place for sustenance. i had to ask for bread to even begin to have something in my stomach. the location only has tourist appeal as well in its proximity in the center. this place seems to want to profit heavily from the copenhagen food scene with tourists. as a local, i have eaten at many fine new nordic restaurants in the 12 years I've lived here, that can be expensive but at least give you some value for money. this place is absolutely and unequivocally the worst. their offering is quite simply insulting.