Barr — Restaurant in Copenhagen Municipality

Based on my experience this place is very overhyped. It lacked consistency; one of our servers was excellent while the others seemed to lack proper training, and out of the three dishes we ordered, two of them fell short to the point where we felt we would’ve fared better going to a pub

For food, we ordered: Grilled waffle with roe, creme fraiche & herbs. I was expecting to love this dish since it consisted of all elements I enjoy but it ended up falling very short. The proportions were all wrong in the crème fraiche dip; there was an overtly thick layer of herbs which completely overwhelmed the roe and ended up just tasting like grass. The waffles were grilled very nicely (crispy outside, fluffy inside) but lacked flavour. In the end, it felt like we ordered waffles with creamy grass. My partner could not finish it and I had to chow down the rest since I was not letting a 300kr waffle go to waste. Not recommended Schnitzel with brown butter sauce. Again, very excited to try this but it fell short. The schnitzel was cooked nicely and when it arrived at the table, the brown butter sauce smelt amazing. But the flavour did not pull through. Though the sauce looks and smells like it’s bursting with flavour, it honestly just tastes like melted butter… the salt component of the dish seems to be completely derived from the anchovies which, in this particular dish, is a poor vessel. You try to spread it out but you cant really so you end up with some pieces that are overly salty and then others which are not at all Rhubarb dessert. This was nice— good overall flavour; not overly sweet and a touch of tartness. I don’t always enjoy dessert so it surprised me that this was my favourite dish of the night. But perhaps it’s a testament to how much the others lacked

Good points: our server was absolutely lovely :) however not all the interactions with the other staff were nice so it seems quite varied.

Overall, Barr is not worth it. It speaks volumes when you think you would get better food at a local pub than at an institute which is meant to be famed for their food. Especially for the prices that they charge Also, 35kr for tap water even when we ordered drinks? Im inclined to excuse this as a Copenhagen thing but the other restaurants we visited did not do this. Walked away from our whole experience feeling like we’d...

Restaurant Barr in Copenhagen is a textbook case of style over substance. Housed in a beautiful, historic space with a buzzy atmosphere and a kitchen tied to the Noma lineage, it sets expectations sky-high. Unfortunately, what followed our arrival was a series of letdowns that left us frustrated, disappointed, and lighter in the wallet.

To be fair, the staff was lovely—kind, attentive, and trying hard. But from the moment we sat down and told them we had 90 minutes before a show, it became clear that accommodating that window would be more chaos than courtesy. The kitchen went into overdrive, and instead of a thoughtful, well-paced experience, it felt like we were stuck in a fire drill—plates rushed, pacing frantic, and stress palpable.

The bibb salad, my starter, was a case study in culinary overthinking. It was beautifully plated, almost sculptural, but nearly impossible to eat. Tough stems, raw green shoots, and under-processed vegetables that might’ve worked better as garnish than as food. Visually impressive, texturally inedible.

Worse still was the menu. With no time for the four-course set, we went à la carte—only to realize there’s almost nothing designed for individual diners. Aside from the schnitzel (which my husband didn’t want), every main is a dish for two. We reluctantly settled on the $120 rotisserie chicken, thinking it must be magnificent. What arrived was a modestly portioned fillet with zero fanfare. Honestly, it wouldn’t stand out in a supermarket rotisserie aisle, let alone a Michelin-recognized restaurant. I found it downright offensive to be frank.

The space itself is charming, and the energy lively, if a bit loud. But that can’t mask the overall sense that Barr has lost the plot—more focused on presentation and concept than delivering actual value or joy on the plate.

At the end of the day, Barr is all flash, no soul. A tourist trap disguised as fine dining. Save your money and your time. There are far better meals...

First time in Copenhagen. Restaurant came highly recommended on Google but also my credit card company. Entrance was somewhat tricky to find since Google maps “pin” was on a beer garden on the other side of the building (and entrance). Upon entry, no server at the check-in - no dedicated receptionist was odd for a restaurant this caliber. A server shows up instead. “Hey man!” A greeting more fitting for a frat party than a well-respected restaurant I had planned and looked forward to for months. Upon sitting, the QR code (menu) didn’t work - had to borrow from an adjacent seat. Server never bothered to ask for food allergies; turns out he wasn’t my server after all… once I picked the 4-course menu, he was gone. Joao was now my server. First 2 courses were good. Not an epicurean nor a connoisseur of Danish cuisine, but I liked them. But waiting on my main course - a ling dish - it was a good 15-20 min wait. Even Joao was concerned. Turns out they messed up my order and was about to serve me dessert - glad that plan was curtailed. Once the ling dish arrived, it was good. White fish filet with seafood sauce and a side salad. Salad was intensely salty, and the ling, in the midst of my rapid consumption, revealed 2 pieces of bones. Decently shaped and sized. Joao apologized but at this point, I was done.

I get that occasional mistakes can happen, but the series of faults and oddities all arising at a single dinner meal is disappointing to say the least. Food was decent but not something to write home about; nevertheless counterbalances my negative perception/experience to end with 2 stars. Hope this experience is but an exceptional minority, and that it helps straighten out efficiency...