Restaurant & Bar Botschaft — Restaurant in Copenhagen Municipality

Cannot Recommend

We recently visited a German restaurant in Copenhagen. We are German ourselves and decided to go there based on a recommendation from a friend. Upon arrival, we were immediately confused by the music, which was apparently meant to represent German culture. Instead of fitting the atmosphere of what appeared to be a more upscale restaurant, they were playing children’s songs – something that, in our opinion, did not belong there at all.

We ordered only a main course and skipped the starter. It’s worth mentioning that if you order both a starter and a main course, the dishes don’t seem to match at all in style or taste. The main courses were so small that even a child wouldn’t have been full from them. On top of that, the quality was not particularly good and, in our opinion, it did not represent authentic German cuisine.

Around us, most of the guests were also German. Unfortunately, the food was not only unimpressive, but also extremely overpriced. We paid €30 for two small potato pancakes as a main course – something that would never be enough for a normal portion. The mixed grill plate consisted of three sinewy pieces of pork and three onion rings – not enough, and also not tasty – for which we paid €40. The “Schupfnudeln” served as a starter were just four noodles with a lot of foam.

For dessert, which we had already ordered beforehand (and would definitely not have ordered after tasting the main courses), we had Kaiserschmarrn. Normally, at home, this would be a satisfying dish on its own – but here it was simply greasy, watery, and unpleasant. It came with a strange chocolate cream that did not match the dish at all and would never be served with Kaiserschmarrn in Germany or Austria.

Overall, aside from the fact that the staff was friendly, it was a very disappointing experience. We would not recommend it to anyone, and we think there are many much better restaurants...

Botschaft is one of the most exciting new restaurants in Copenhagen. A vibrant space where tradition meets playful reinvention.

The menu is a bold and beautiful celebration of German and Austrian cuisine, but with a twist. Each dish feels rooted in heritage, yet reimagined with creativity and humour. Highlights included the bone marrow “Hawaii” with pineapple and ham (unexpected and indulgent), the delicate tunabelly “Nigiri” on semmelkren, and the perfectly cooked white asparagus with hollandaise and roasted hazelnuts. The Käsespätzle is comfort food at its finest. Rich, cheesy, and lifted by crispy onions and ramson.

Service is another standout: warm, personal, and refreshingly unpretentious. The team clearly loves what they do, and it shows in every interaction. There’s a real sense of care. It’s like being invited to a friend’s home where the cooking just happens to be next-level.

From the thoughtful wine list to the moody bar in the back (perfect for a nightcap), every part of Botschaft feels intentional....

Great service and really warm Gastfreundschaft. We had lunch and sat outside — as the only guests it was hard to judge the atmosphere, but I imagine it being vibrant and authentic when full.

The food, however, did not stand the test. Having lived and worked in both Austria and Germany, I believe they would be ashamed by the quality here. Small portions are not necessarily a problem, but then presentation, quality, and effort need to shine through — which sadly was not the case. The dishes were overly salty and lacked anything extraordinary, making the small servings feel disappointing.

This is the kind of place where the service alone guarantees a pleasant time out, but the food makes it unlikely that one would return. For Germans and Austrians especially, the portion sizes and quality may feel...