Restaurant Calma — Restaurant in Copenhagen Municipality

Restaurant Calma is super nice. Honestly, I’ve been walking past this restaurant for quite some time, always looking inside thinking it looked really good — and then I saw that they’d gotten a Bib Gourmand, so I thought, okay, now’s the time. And I’m really glad I did because it was actually really, really good.

The interior and open kitchen space are beautiful, and the atmosphere is just great. I was here with my partner, and it was a wonderful experience from start to finish. The chefs and the waiters are incredibly nice and attentive, and they really make you feel welcome and kind of at home, to be honest. The lighting is great, the vibe is relaxed, and everything just feels very well put together.

We went with six dishes in total, which in hindsight was too much because we couldn’t fit dessert, but at least we got to try a good spread of the menu. Overall, it’s definitely a five-star experience, but I’ll admit that at the start I was more around a 3–4 because I wasn’t that impressed with the cold dishes.

We had the yellowfin tuna with pistachio, which was quite basic. It wasn’t bad, but it felt like it was on the menu just to have tuna on there — nothing special. Then we had the stracciatella with peperonata and basil, and that one was absolutely delicious. Still simple, but so well executed. Easily the best of the cold dishes. Then we had the halibut crudo with orange and tomato, which was good too. Not as mind-blowing as I’d hoped, but definitely better and more interesting than the tuna. My partner actually really liked it.

They served bread on the side, which was, of course, really nice. But then we moved on to the warm dishes, and that’s where Calma really shines.

We had the agnolotti del plin with morel and foie gras, and it was absolutely crazy. The demi-glace they used was just insane — so rich, so deep, so full of flavor. Easily one of my favorite dishes of the night. Then came the monkfish with tomato and langoustine bisque, and that was without a doubt the best fish dish I’ve ever had in my life. The bisque was unbelievably flavorful, and the monkfish itself had the texture of a perfectly cooked steak — firm, juicy, and full of flavor. I’ve had a lot of great fish, fresh grilled ones abroad and all that, but nothing compares to this.

We also had a short rib, which was a special, and it was amazing too. Super tender meat, great sauce, mashed purée that was buttery and smooth, and perfectly cooked vegetables on the side. It felt like the short rib borrowed a bit of that demi-glace magic from the pasta dish, and everything came together beautifully.

These three — the pasta, the monkfish, and the short rib — were on another level. The gap between the cold dishes and these warm dishes was enormous, like a Grand Canyon difference. And that says a lot, because Copenhagen has a ton of good restaurants, and I rarely go back to the same one twice. But I’ll come back here just for these dishes. Calma’s warm dishes are absolutely insane.

After the meal, the chef came over to talk to us, which was really nice. We chatted about other restaurants, and even though neither of us know much about wine or are the type to get snobby about food, we really do appreciate good cooking — and this was seriously good. We’ve eaten at some pretty nice places, but Calma was just next-level.

I’ll definitely come back. There were so many things that were...

It is a nice new place, and we saw it somedays ago, so spontaneously decided to give it a try. We were 2 px walk-in on sunday 18.00. A nice waiter told us that he has a free table until 20:00, and maybe it would be good to be done around 19:45 for the party coming after us. We said okay, given that it was a sunday set menu (3 course) and we had 2:45 h for it, so no stress! Food was nice and very well executed. We had a good bottle of wine and they have a pretty good selection of wine. However the service was very slow. Our starters came already 15-20 mins later when we were seated. Our main came past 19:20. Then we reminded them the time and they panicked so they brought out desert in rush. At the end of it, we had to keep track of time and were so uncomfortable. We said if you need to set this table we can move to another one until I finish the very end of my wine. They said yes, took our table however said that we cannot sit anywhere else and basically I had to finish my glass at a corner standing up. Honestly, as a guest I shouldnt be put in a place that I have to keep track of time. It is a starter+main+desert course, not even that complicated to keep track. If I am paying +1000 kr, I expect not to finish the end of my drink standing up at a corner. I work as a chef and I think the mismanagement of your FoH overshadowed the BoH and the food. I would have come back for trying your food again but I am not sure if I wanna stand around at a corner like that again, so no thanks… We had a sweet waiter, however I think the overall management was lacking substantially. On another note; if you will be next level at service and keep the bottle by the servicetable and not leave it on the table -which is a nice gesture, imo- then you need to put the extra attention to keep track of peoples glasses. If you are under staffed or over worked for it, just leave the bottle by the...

Restaurant Calma isn't just a meal; it's a vibe. If you find yourself in the vicinity, do yourself a favour and book a table!

Stepping into Restaurant Calma is akin to entering a rather stylish and hushed sanctuary, immediately setting the tone for an evening of refined indulgence.

The open kitchen is a delightful focal point, offering a glimpse into the culinary ballet unfolding within – a touch of theatre that only enhances the already terrific ambience.

The service, I must say, was top-notch. Attentive without being intrusive, our hosts navigated the evening with a genuine warmth and an impressive knowledge of the menu. And what a menu it is! The food was, quite simply, incredible. Clearly the product of a thoughtful mind and a commitment to high-quality ingredients, each dish was a harmonious blend of flavours and textures, leaving one utterly satisfied yet still contemplating the artistry on the plate. Furthermore, the wine list deserves a nod of appreciation; a decent selection that offers something for most palates...