Geranium
Copenhagen, Denmark
⭐3 Stars
The Experience
From Michelin Guide
Located on the 8th floor of the National Football Stadium, this luxurious restaurant boasts panoramic park views and provides a truly singular dining experience. The surprise, meat-free tasting menu comprises many beautifully presented dishes, each one as highly creative and impeccably precise as the last. First-rate ingredients and exceptional technique combine to create layers of flavour in every mouthful, and the poised, disarmingly hospitable service team are equally impressive.
Unique Things
From Visitor Experiences
Here are three unique and unconventional aspects of Geranium, the Michelin-starred restaurant in Copenhagen, highlighted by their distinctive titles:
1. Dinner in the canopy
Geranium is situated on the 8th floor overlooking Fælledparken (Common Gardens) in central Copenhagen, offering diners panoramic views of the tree canopy, the city’s green copper roofs, and even distant windmills. This elevated location emphasizes the restaurant’s vision of gastronomic clarity and diversity, exploring the tension between urban life and nature, allowing guests to experience the changing seasons visually as part of their meal.
2. Masters of hospitality
The restaurant is renowned not only for its food but also for its exceptional hospitality. Led by sommelier and co-owner Søren Ledet, who welcomes guests like family, Geranium offers a constantly evolving drinks program that includes a unique juice pairing with creative combinations such as rhubarb with geranium and carrot. This warm, personal service helped the restaurant win the Art of Hospitality Award in 2018.
3. A meat-free tasting menu inspired by nature’s elements
Geranium’s tasting menu is predominantly meat-free and evolves with the seasons, focusing heavily on vegetables and seafood sourced locally. The dishes are highly detailed and creatively designed to evoke elements of nature visible outside the restaurant’s windows. The meal typically includes around 20 servings, each a complex and intricate visual and flavor experience that rivals visual art, reflecting the natural surroundings and seasonal changes.
Ingredient Stars
From Visitor Experiences
- Seabuckthorn: Often used in dishes like lobster with fresh cheese, highlighting its compatibility with Nordic flavors.
- Jerusalem Artichoke: Featured in dishes such as crispy Jerusalem Artichoke Leaves served with aromatic Rye Vinegar, showcasing its versatility.
- Buttermilk: Used in the signature Marbled Hake dish, where it is heated to split and then combined with caviar and parsley for a rich sauce.
- Sea Buckthorn Oil: Used in lighter dishes like Milk, Fermented Juice from Carrot and Sea Buckthorn Oil, adding a distinct flavor.
- Caviar: Integral to the Marbled Hake dish, adding luxury and depth to the buttermilk sauce.