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Restaurant Aure
★ 5.0(1 review)Restaurant
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About the Vibe
Tucked into Copenhagen’s historic Krudthuset (gunpowder house) from 1745, Restaurant Aure is where Nicky Arentsen and Emma Nørbygaard are turning out some of the most thoughtful Nordic seafood around. You’ll find a menu built on three pillars—sea, earth, forest—with each ingredient treated with quiet reverence. The tasting menu (1850 DKK) is the way to go if you want to experience the full arc of their seasonal storytelling.
Known For
- •Michelin one-star seafood tasting menu
- •historic 1745 gunpowder house setting
- •Nicky Arentsen’s sea/earth/forest philosophy
- •hyper-seasonal Danish ingredients
Best For
special occasionsseafood loversdate night
1 review
City InsidersEditorialMarch 31, 2026
A Historic Gem with Modern Soul
Restaurant Aure might be the most exciting new arrival in Copenhagen’s fine-dining scene. Nicky Arentsen and Emma Nørbygaard opened in this beautifully preserved 1745 gunpowder house, and they’ve already earned a Michelin star in just 81 days. The tasting menu is a masterclass in restraint and flavor—think wild Scandinavian fish, foraged herbs, and game that feels both ancient and modern. The service is warm but never intrusive, and the space itself (with its stone walls and low lighting) makes you feel like you’ve stepped into a private dinner party from another century.
If you’re coming for the seafood, you won’t be disappointed. Every dish feels intentional, with ingredients that sing rather than shout. The wine pairings are spot-on, chosen to complement rather than compete. It’s not a loud or flashy experience, but that’s exactly the point. This is food that respects its origins and trusts the ingredients to do the talking. Book well in advance, and go hungry.