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Restaurant Barr
★ 4.0(1 review)Restaurant
cozyunpretentiouswarm
About the Vibe
Taking over the space that once housed Noma's original home, Barr is where Thorsten Schmidt and René Redzepi serve up a warm, unpretentious take on North Sea comfort food. Think elevated versions of frikadeller, wiener schnitzel, and Belgian waffles with smoked marrow, all served in a space that feels like a cozy Nordic cabin rather than a high-end temple. It's the kind of place where you can sip craft beers, laugh loudly, and forget you're in a city that usually demands you dress up to eat.
Known For
- •wiener schnitzel
- •Belgian waffles with smoked marrow
- •frikadeller
- •20 craft beers on tap
Best For
casual dinnersgroup mealssolo dining
1 review
City InsidersEditorialMarch 31, 2026
Comfort food with a chef's touch
Barr is the antidote to Copenhagen's often intimidating fine dining scene. Thorsten Schmidt, who grew up on the Danish-German border, has created a menu that feels like a warm hug from your grandmother but with a chef's precision. The wiener schnitzel is crispy perfection, the frikadeller are juicy and rich, and the Belgian waffles with smoked marrow are a daring dessert that somehow works beautifully. The space itself, with its undulating blonde oak and waterfront views, strikes the perfect balance between casual and refined.
What sets Barr apart is its ability to make comfort food feel special without becoming pretentious. The 20 craft beers on tap pair wonderfully with the hearty Nordic dishes, and the service is friendly without being stuffy. It's become a favorite among locals who want quality food without the pressure of a white-tablecloth experience. The lunch menu on weekends is particularly good for a relaxed midday meal.
If you're visiting Copenhagen and want to experience the city's culinary soul without breaking the bank or your dress code, Barr should be on your list. It's not trying to be the next Noma—it's just trying to be the best version of the food it loves, and that's exactly what it achieves.