According to the prestigious Restaurant Magazine, the Scandinavian restaurant Noma was recognized as the best restaurant in the world. It topped a list of 50 locations around the world compiled by experts and restaurant critics, surpassing the iconic El Bulli, which held the top spot for four years in a row, from the top spot.
The world-famous restaurant is located in an old former warehouse on the banks of a canal in the center of Copenhagen. Fish, whale oil and other goods were stored in this warehouse in the 18th century. The name of the restaurant is a synthesis of two words: nodisk and mad, meaning "Scandinavian" and "food". The interior of the establishment is designed in a classic Scandinavian style: simple and restrained. Large space, heavy beamed ceilings, oak flooring, white walls, old sheepskin chairs, lack of music - all this creates a unique atmosphere of the north. The decoration is significantly different from the interiors of other similar establishments and gives Noma its uniqueness.
Before opening their restaurant, its founders, Rene Radzepi and Klaus Meyer, took a gastronomic journey through Iceland, Greenland, the Faroe Islands and remote villages in Sweden to experience the spirit of northern cuisine. They tried to create a modern interpretation of Nordic cuisine.
In the hands of Chef Radzepi, the most ordinary homemade food becomes a gastronomic miracle. The dishes are developed exclusively from local products, with particular attention to their sustainability. Culinary secrets are not hidden - you can watch the mystery of cooking through a glass wall.
Recommended dishes include cream soup with olives, Danish beef with beets, fried potatoes with shrimps. The waiters will kindly help you place an order and not get confused at the sight of an extensive menu. Every month the restaurant is updated, new flavor combinations are added. In addition, visitors are offered a large selection of excellent wines.
The main set menu consists of seven delicious dishes, with a total cost of 148 euros. To this you can order seven glasses of organic wine for 120 euros, or replace it with seven glasses of freshly squeezed juice for 55 euros. If you are looking for something special, order the latest novelty menu, which features twelve courses. Due to the constant influx of visitors, you need to book a table three months before the visit. Earlier, the order will most likely not be accepted.
