Admiralgade 26
Nordic-Japanese, Modern Cuisine · Indre By, Copenhagen
Restaurant in Copenhagen, Denmark
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Vegetable-Forward Nordic-Japanese
Price
€€
Chef
Jonas Hillgaard
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Admiralgade 26 is a vegetable-forward Nordic-Japanese tasting-menu restaurant in central Copenhagen, run by the team behind wine bar Ved Stranden 10. At the €€ price tier, with a Michelin Plate and multiple Star Wine List #1 rankings, it delivers serious food and wine depth without the €€€€ outlay of Geranium or Alchemist. Easy to book and open late Thursday through Saturday.
About Admiralgade 26
What You'll Pay; And Why It's Worth It
At the €€ price tier, Admiralgade 26 is one of the most competitively priced tasting-menu experiences in central Copenhagen. You are getting a vegetable-forward Nordic-Japanese menu in a 1796 Danish townhouse, backed by a wine program that has ranked at the top of Star Wine List's Copenhagen charts every year from 2020 through 2023; including multiple #1 finishes. For the depth of the wine list alone, this is strong value relative to what you would pay at the city's €€€€ tasting-menu restaurants.
The same team runs Ved Stranden 10, widely regarded as one of Copenhagen's finest wine bars. That pedigree flows directly into the bottle selection here. If wine is central to how you eat, Admiralgade 26 deserves serious consideration before you default to one of the city's higher-priced options.
The Venue: What You're Booking
Admiralgade 26 is a modern restaurant that pairs Nordic technique with Japanese flavour thinking. The tasting menu is vegetarian by default, with seafood additions available for those who want them. The founders, Christian Nedergaard and Sebastian Nellemann, built the menu around vegetables, not as a dietary compromise but as the central argument. The Nordic-Japanese combination means you can expect flavour contrasts that are clean and precise rather than rich and heavy. That is a specific kind of eating, it suits some guests far better than others.
The building dates to 1796, which gives the room a density and character that newer Copenhagen openings struggle to replicate. The atmosphere is described as informal yet refined, closer to a serious wine bar with a strong kitchen than to a ceremonial tasting-menu operation. That is a deliberate positioning, it tracks with what the team built at Ved Stranden 10. If you want a long, formal, multi-hour production, this is not your venue. If you want precise, interesting food with one of the best-curated wine lists in the city, at prices that do not require a corporate expense account, this is exactly your venue.
Opinionated About Dining has ranked Admiralgade 26 in its Casual Europe list for three consecutive years, reaching #128 in 2025. Michelin has awarded a Plate in both 2024 and 2025. These are not flashy credentials, but they are consistent ones, the kind that signal a kitchen executing at a reliable level rather than chasing a single headline moment.
The Wine Program: The Real Differentiator
The wine list is the reason to choose Admiralgade 26 over comparable vegetable-forward restaurants in Copenhagen. Star Wine List ranked it #1 in Copenhagen in 2020, 2021, 2023, with additional top-five finishes across those years and 2022. That is not a streak you maintain by accident. The team's background at Ved Stranden 10 means the buying here is done by people who treat wine selection as a primary discipline, not an afterthought to the food.
For food and wine explorers visiting Copenhagen, this dynamic is worth flagging explicitly: the wine program at Admiralgade 26 is likely to be more adventurous and better-matched to the food than what you will find at restaurants twice the price. Nordic-Japanese vegetable menus create unusual pairing territory, lots of umami, fermentation, high-acid preparations, the list here is built with that in mind. If pairing depth matters to you, book here before you book somewhere with a more famous kitchen but a more conventional bottle selection.
For broader context on Copenhagen's wine culture, see our full Copenhagen wineries guide.
When to Go
Thursday through Saturday are the sessions to prioritise. The kitchen runs until 1 am on those nights, which gives you flexibility on timing that most Copenhagen tasting-menu restaurants do not offer. A late Thursday reservation works particularly well if you want to avoid the weekend density. Saturday lunch from 11:30 am is the other strong option, earlier light, a more relaxed pace, the full menu available.
Monday and Tuesday are lunch-only (noon to 3 pm), which makes them viable for travellers whose evenings are already committed. Sunday is closed. Booking difficulty is rated Easy, so you do not need to plan weeks ahead the way you would for Geranium or Alchemist. That said, weekend evenings fill faster than weekday lunches, so aim to book at least a week out for Friday or Saturday.
Know Before You Go
Practical Details
- Address: Admiralgade 26, 1066 Copenhagen, Denmark
- Price tier: €€ (strong value for a tasting-menu format)
- Cuisine: Nordic-Japanese, vegetable-forward tasting menu (seafood options available)
- Hours: Mon–Tue 12–3 pm | Wed–Fri 12 pm–1 am | Sat 11:30 am–1 am | Sun closed
- Booking difficulty: Easy, no months-ahead scramble required
- Awards: Michelin Plate 2024 & 2025 | OAD Casual Europe #128 (2025) | Star Wine List #1 Copenhagen (2020, 2021, 2023)
- Related venues by same team: Ved Stranden 10 (wine bar, Copenhagen)
How It Compares
| Venue | Price | Format | Booking difficulty | Leading for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admiralgade 26 | €€ | Vegetable tasting menu, wine-led | Easy | Wine-focused explorers, value seekers |
| Geranium | €€€€ | New Nordic tasting menu | Hard | Full-ceremony fine dining |
| Noma | €€€€ | Creative tasting menu | Very hard | Pilgrimage dining |
| Alchemist | €€€€ | Progressive, theatrical | Hard | Spectacle and experimentation |
| Koan | €€€€ | Nordic-Kaiseki tasting menu | Moderate | Nordic-Japanese crossover at higher spend |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What should I wear to Admiralgade 26?
Smart casual is the right call. The room is described as informal yet refined, think the kind of dress you would wear to a serious wine bar, not a three-Michelin-star ceremony. Copenhagen diners tend to be stylish but not formal. Avoid athletic wear; beyond that, you will not feel out of place in dark jeans and a decent shirt or equivalent. This is a €€ venue, not a white-tablecloth production.
Can I eat at the bar at Admiralgade 26?
The venue's format and the team's background at Ved Stranden 10 suggest a counter or bar-adjacent experience may be possible, but bar seating specifics are not confirmed in the available data. If bar dining matters to you, contact the venue directly before booking to confirm seat options. What is clear is that the atmosphere skews informal, so this is not a room where counter seats feel like a lesser option.
Does Admiralgade 26 handle dietary restrictions?
The tasting menu is vegetarian by default, which means the kitchen is structurally set up to cook without meat. Seafood additions are available for those who want them. For other restrictions beyond the vegetarian baseline, allergies, intolerances, vegan requirements, contact the restaurant directly ahead of your booking. No phone or website is listed in the current data, so reach out via their reservation platform or email when you book.
Is Admiralgade 26 worth the price?
Yes, at the €€ tier, this is one of the better-value tasting-menu experiences in central Copenhagen. You are getting a Michelin Plate kitchen, a wine list that has ranked #1 in Copenhagen three times, a Nordic-Japanese vegetable menu in a building from 1796, all without the €€€€ outlay required at Geranium, Koan, or Alchemist. The OAD Casual Europe ranking (#128 in 2025) also signals that serious food travellers are paying attention. For the price bracket, the quality-to-cost ratio is strong.
Is the tasting menu worth it at Admiralgade 26?
For guests who eat vegetables seriously and drink wine with intention, yes. The menu is vegetarian by default with optional seafood, built around Nordic-Japanese flavour combinations. Chef Jonas Hillgaard works within a format that prioritises precision over spectacle. If you want theatrics or a protein-heavy tasting menu, look at Alchemist or Noma instead. If you want a focused, wine-matched meal at a price that does not require advance financial planning, the tasting menu here is the right choice.
Planning details
- Hours
- Monday: 12–3 pm · Tuesday: 12–3 pm
- Location
- Admiralgade 26, 1066 København, Denmark
- Website
- admiralgade26.dk
- Phone
- +45 33 33 79 73
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Admiralgade 26 occupies a late‑18th‑century Danish townhouse whose low ceilings and period proportions give the dining room a quietly historic, classic charm. The interior’s generational patina and restrained design underpin a fine‑casual experience: the setting is intimate rather than theatrical, and the emphasis is on the craftsmanship of food and drink rather than ceremony. A synthesis of Nordic and Japanese flavour logic informs the kitchen, while a celebrated beverage programme sits front and centre, making the room feel like a small, serious salon for attentive dining.
Best For
This is primarily an evening destination where wine-forward dining is the point of the visit. It suits date nights and special occasions for guests who value thoughtful pairings and produce-led cooking, and it also functions as a place for deeper wine education given the programme’s repeated top rankings. Located in Indre By on a quiet central street, the restaurant is well suited to compact groups or two‑tops wanting an intimate, considered meal rather than a loud, late‑night scene.
Ordering Tips
Treat the wine list as the main event: the beverage programme is described as central and repeatedly ranked, so ask the sommelier or server for guided pairings or flights. From the kitchen, prioritize the signature items that showcase the Nordic–Japanese thread and seafood focus — Bouillabaisse, Danish Squid with Poached Egg and Hiramasa with Yuzu are all standout examples on the menu. For those curious about umami and texture, the Mushroom Bouillon with Red Miso and the Burrata with Sottaceti demonstrate the restrained, produce-led approach; let the staff recommend complementary bottles to complete the experience.
Planning details
Hours
- Monday
- 12–3 pm
- Tuesday
- 12–3 pm
- Wednesday
- 12 pm–1 am
- Thursday
- 12 pm–1 am
- Friday
- 12 pm–1 am
- Saturday
- 11:30 am–1 am
- Sunday
- Closed
Location
Recognition and awards
Restaurant context
If your budget is €€€€ and you want Copenhagen's most technically accomplished tasting menus, Geranium and Koan are the benchmarks; but both are significantly harder to book and considerably more expensive. Admiralgade 26 sits in a different bracket: it is the right choice when the question is where to eat well in Copenhagen without committing to a full-ceremony, four-figure evening. The wine program here, backed by consecutive Star Wine List #1 finishes, is arguably stronger than what you will encounter at most €€€€ tasting-menu operations in the city.
For the Nordic-Japanese crossover specifically, Koan is the closest stylistic peer; but at €€€€ versus €€, the comparison quickly becomes a value question rather than a quality one. Alchemist is a different proposition entirely: a theatrical, multi-hour spectacle that suits guests who want an event as much as a meal. Noma remains the reference point for the category globally, but it requires months of advance planning and a €€€€ budget. If none of those constraints apply to your trip, Admiralgade 26 is the practical starting point for Copenhagen dining; book it first, then add a €€€€ experience if your schedule allows.
Among the city's more accessible options, Kadeau occupies similar territory on format but with a different flavour philosophy. Admiralgade 26 wins on wine list depth by a clear margin. For diners whose priority is bottle selection matched to a precise, vegetable-forward menu, there is no better-value option at this price point in central Copenhagen. See our full Copenhagen restaurants guide for a broader view of the city's dining options across all price tiers.
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Compare Admiralgade 26
| Venue | Price | Booking Difficulty | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Admiralgade 26 | €€ | Easy | Star Wine Lists 2026 · #12026 OAD Casual in Europe Ranked · #81Michelin Guide Nordic Countries 20262026 White Guide Denmark Restaurants - Masters Level2025 OAD Casual in Europe Ranked · #128We're Smart World Top Restaurants 20252025 Michelin Plate2024 OAD Casual in Europe Ranked · #1432024 Michelin Plate |
| Geranium | €€€€ | Unknown | Star Wine Lists 2026 · #12026 OAD Top Restaurants in Europe Ranked · #23Michelin Guide Nordic Countries 20262026 Wine Spectator Grand Award2026 White Guide Denmark Restaurants - Global Masters Level2026 La Liste Top Restaurants2025 OAD Top Restaurants in Europe Ranked · #18We're Smart World Top Restaurants 2025We're Smart World Top 100 2025 |
| Noma | €€€€ | Unknown | 2026 White Guide Denmark Restaurants - Global Masters Level2026 La Liste Top RestaurantsWe're Smart World Top Restaurants 20252025 La Liste Top Restaurants2025 The Best Chef Three Knives2025 Michelin 3 Stars2024 OAD Top Restaurants in Europe Ranked · #192024 Michelin 3 Stars2021 World's 50 Best Restaurants · #1 |
| Alchemist | €€€€ | Unknown | Star Wine Lists 2026 · #1Michelin Guide Nordic Countries 20262026 La Liste Top Restaurants2026 White Guide Sweden Restaurants - Global Masters Level2026 White Guide Denmark Restaurants - Global Masters Level2025 The Best Chef Three Knives · #12025 OAD Top Restaurants in Europe Ranked · #12025 World's 50 Best Restaurants · #52025 Michelin 2 Stars |
| Koan | €€€€ | Unknown | 2026 OAD Top Restaurants in Europe Ranked · #52Star Wine Lists 2026Michelin Guide Nordic Countries 20262026 La Liste Top Restaurants2026 White Guide Denmark Restaurants - Global Masters Level2025 OAD Top Restaurants in Europe Ranked · #492025 World's 50 Best Restaurants · #912025 OAD Top Restaurants in Japan Ranked · #2852025 La Liste Top Restaurants |
| a|o|c | €€€€ | Unknown | 2026 OAD Top Restaurants in Europe Ranked · #71Star Wine Lists 2026Michelin Guide Nordic Countries 20262026 White Guide Denmark Restaurants - Global Masters Level2026 La Liste Top Restaurants2025 OAD Top Restaurants in Europe Ranked · #53We're Smart World Top Restaurants 20252025 Michelin 2 Stars2025 La Liste Top Restaurants |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I wear to Admiralgade 26?
Dress as you would for a serious wine bar with ambitions above its price tier. The room is described as informal yet refined, housed in a Danish building from 1796, so consider smart-casual the floor rather than the ceiling. Overdressing for a Michelin Plate restaurant at the €€ price point would be out of step with the room.
Does Admiralgade 26 handle dietary restrictions?
Yes, the menu is structurally built for it. The tasting menu is vegetarian by default, so the kitchen is not making concessions for non-meat eaters; that is the base format. Seafood additions are available if you want them. If you have restrictions beyond vegetarian, contact the restaurant in advance; a kitchen already fluent in vegetable-first cooking is better placed than most to adapt.
Is Admiralgade 26 worth the price?
At the €€ tier, yes. You are getting a Michelin Plate kitchen with a wine list that Star Wine List ranked #1 in Copenhagen in both 2020 and 2023, Opinionated About Dining placed it in the top 130 casual European restaurants for 2025. That combination of food quality and wine program at this price point is not common in central Copenhagen. If you are weighing it against higher-priced alternatives, the value case here is strong.
Is the tasting menu worth it at Admiralgade 26?
For guests who take vegetables and wine seriously, yes. The menu is Nordic-Japanese in orientation, vegetarian by default with optional seafood, comes from the same team behind Ved Stranden 10. The format suits pairs and small groups more than large parties. If you want a meat-led tasting menu, go elsewhere; but if vegetable-forward cooking with a serious wine program is the brief, this is the right room in Copenhagen at this price.
