Restaurant in Copenhagen, Denmark
Serious Italian cooking, budget-friendly prices.
Paesàno is Copenhagen's most credentialled Italian at the budget end of the market: back-to-back Michelin Bib Gourmand (2024 and 2025), a Star Wine List White Star, and a 4.8 Google rating. Chef Davide Laudato runs a neighbourhood trattoria on Jægersborggade that punches well above its price tier, particularly on the wine side. Easy to book, high on value.
If you are looking for serious Italian cooking in Copenhagen at a price point that does not require a second mortgage, Paesàno on Jægersborggade is the answer. Chef Davide Laudato has built something genuinely useful in a city where the dining conversation rarely ventures south of Scandinavia: a neighbourhood Italian that has earned back-to-back Michelin Bib Gourmand recognition in 2024 and 2025, a Star Wine List White Star, and a 4.8 Google rating from 140 reviews. Book it. The difficulty is low, the value is high, and there is no comparable Italian at this price tier in the Danish capital.
Jægersborggade is one of Copenhagen's most interesting streets for independent food and drink, a narrow stretch in the Nørrebro neighbourhood that has accumulated a density of quality operators over the past decade. Paesàno sits at number 41, in a basement-level space (the "kl" in the address), which gives it the kind of low-ceilinged intimacy that suits a trattoria format far better than it suits, say, a Nordic tasting-menu room. That physical context matters for your decision: this is not a grand-occasion dining room, it is a room designed around the pleasure of eating and drinking well without ceremony.
The awards trajectory tells you something specific. The Michelin Bib Gourmand is not a consolation prize — it is the guide's explicit signal that a restaurant delivers exceptional value at a moderate price point. Paesàno held it in 2024 and retained it in 2025, which means this is not a one-year anomaly. Consistency at that level, in a city where inspectors have no shortage of serious alternatives to consider, is meaningful evidence. The Star Wine List recognition, including both a #1 and #2 ranking in 2024 followed by a White Star designation, adds a second layer of credibility that goes beyond the food: the drinks program here is not an afterthought.
That wine and drinks recognition deserves its own attention. Star Wine List's White Star is awarded to restaurants with wine programs of genuine quality and range — the kind of list that shows editorial curation rather than a default markup of generic imports. For a single-euro-sign venue, that combination (Bib Gourmand value + White Star wine program) is unusual. Most restaurants in this price tier treat wine as a margin exercise. If you care about what is in your glass as much as what is on your plate, Paesàno makes a stronger case for itself than its price point would ordinarily suggest. This is particularly relevant for food and wine enthusiasts visiting Copenhagen who want to eat well without defaulting to one of the city's €€€€ tasting-menu institutions.
Chef Davide Laudato's background is not documented in detail in publicly available records, but the cooking's reputation speaks clearly enough through the award record and the volume of sustained positive guest response. A 4.8 across 140 Google reviews at a neighbourhood trattoria , where expectations are specific and regulars are unforgiving , is a more honest signal than a one-time critic visit. The Bib Gourmand adds institutional weight; the Google score adds crowd-sourced consistency.
On the practical side, Paesàno is positioned at the € tier, which in Copenhagen terms means you are paying Italian trattoria prices in a city where even casual dining often tips into €€ territory. That makes it one of the more accessible serious restaurants in the city, and one of very few where the drinks list has been independently recognised for quality. No phone number or booking URL is listed in available data, so check current reservation availability through standard Copenhagen dining platforms or walk in , booking difficulty is rated easy, and the neighbourhood format suggests this is not a months-in-advance situation.
For context on where Paesàno sits in the wider Copenhagen dining picture: the city's most-discussed restaurants , Geranium, Noma, Alchemist , operate at a completely different price and formality level. Paesàno is not competing with them. It is competing with the question of whether you can eat as well, in a different idiom, for a fraction of the cost. The answer, based on the evidence, is yes. For Italian specifically, L'Enoteca di Mr. Brunello is the other name worth knowing in Copenhagen, and Brace operates at a higher price point with a more refined Italian-Nordic register. Paesàno sits below both in price and below Brace in formality, but it holds its own on credentials.
If you are passing through Copenhagen and want one meal that delivers Italian-standard cooking with a wine list worth ordering from, without the logistics and expense of a tasting-menu evening, Paesàno is the place to book. It is also worth noting for travellers combining Copenhagen with broader Danish dining: Jordnær in Gentofte, Frederikshøj in Aarhus, and Henne Kirkeby Kro represent the country's fine-dining tier, while Alimentum in Aalborg, ARO in Odense, and Domæne in Herning show that serious cooking has spread well beyond the capital. For Italian at the leading end in other cities, 8½ Otto e Mezzo Bombana in Hong Kong and cenci in Kyoto offer a useful global comparison for what the format can achieve at the luxury end.
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Quick reference: Italian, €, Nørrebro, Copenhagen. Michelin Bib Gourmand 2024 & 2025. Star Wine List White Star. Easy to book. Address: Jægersborggade 41, kl, 2200 Copenhagen.
Yes. A neighbourhood trattoria format at the € price tier is one of the more comfortable solo dining scenarios in any city, and Paesàno's basement setting and relaxed atmosphere make it less self-conscious than a tasting-menu counter. The wine list , independently recognised by Star Wine List , means you can order a glass or two worth drinking without defaulting to the cheapest bottle. Solo diners doing Copenhagen on a budget should put this near the leading of the list.
Specific menu items are not documented in available data, so we cannot point you to a signature dish by name. What the award record does confirm: the cooking is at Michelin Bib Gourmand level (two consecutive years) and the wine list has been recognised by Star Wine List with a White Star. Chef Davide Laudato runs an Italian kitchen, so the format will be familiar , follow the staff's recommendation on the day, and treat the wine list as a serious document rather than a formality.
Seat count is not publicly listed, and the basement-level space suggests a compact room rather than a large one. For groups of 4 or more, contact the restaurant directly to confirm availability , booking difficulty is rated easy, so this is not a venue where groups face significant obstacles, but the room size may limit very large parties. Smaller groups of 2 to 4 are the natural fit for this format.
Whether Paesàno offers a tasting menu format is not confirmed in available data. The Michelin Bib Gourmand designation typically aligns with accessible, value-driven menus rather than long tasting formats , but the specific structure is not documented. At the € price tier, even a multi-course option would represent strong value by Copenhagen standards. If the tasting menu question is central to your visit, confirm the current format when booking.
For Italian specifically, Brace operates at a higher price point with a more refined Italian-Nordic approach, and L'Enoteca di Mr. Brunello is the other serious Italian name in the city. If you are open to shifting cuisine and moving up in price, Geranium and Alchemist represent Copenhagen's top tier but require significantly more budget and advance planning. For comparable value and a serious drinks program, Paesàno is the strongest Italian option at the € level in the city.
At the € price tier with a Michelin Bib Gourmand (held two consecutive years) and a Star Wine List White Star, Paesàno is one of the better-credentialled restaurants per euro in Copenhagen. The Bib Gourmand exists precisely to flag this kind of value , the Michelin inspectors are telling you the quality-to-price ratio is noteworthy. By any objective measure, yes: it is worth the price.
It depends on what kind of occasion. If you want a celebratory dinner without the formality and expense of a multi-hour Nordic tasting menu, Paesàno is a strong choice: the credentials are real, the price is accessible, and a good bottle from a recognised wine list makes the evening feel considered. If the occasion demands a grand room, theatre, and a long format, look at Alchemist or Geranium instead. For a relaxed but credible celebration dinner, Paesàno works well.
Yes. At the € price point and with Bib Gourmand recognition two years running, Paesàno is one of the more comfortable solo options in Copenhagen — you are not committing to a lengthy tasting menu or a large bill. Jægersborggade is a walkable, independent-minded street in Nørrebro, which makes the whole evening easy to manage alone. Counter or smaller tables at this format tend to suit solo diners well.
The menu specifics are not published in advance, so it is worth checking current offerings when you book. What the Michelin Bib Gourmand award signals is good cooking at a fair price rather than elaborate tasting-menu theatre — expect Italian cooking done with care rather than spectacle. The Star Wine List recognition (ranked both #1 and #2 in 2024) also suggests the wine list deserves attention, not just the food.
Paesàno is a basement-level venue (the 'kl' in the address indicates ground-floor lower level) on a narrow Nørrebro street, which typically means limited covers and a compact room. Groups larger than four should check the venue's official channels before assuming availability — this format is better suited to pairs and small tables than to large parties.
No tasting menu format is confirmed in the venue data. Paesàno holds a Michelin Bib Gourmand for 2024 and 2025, an award that specifically recognises good cooking at moderate prices rather than multi-course tasting experiences. If a set menu is offered, the Bib Gourmand track record suggests it will represent fair value — but verify the current format when booking.
For a comparable neighbourhood feel at a different price tier, a|o|c in Frederiksberg offers serious wine-led cooking and is worth comparing directly. If budget is less of a concern and you want to benchmark Copenhagen cooking at its most ambitious, Geranium or Alchemist are the reference points — but both operate at a completely different price level and format. Koan sits somewhere in between on price and ambition. Noma is closed as a permanent restaurant.
At the € price range with back-to-back Michelin Bib Gourmand awards (2024 and 2025), Paesàno is about as close to a clear yes as Copenhagen dining gets at this level. The Bib Gourmand exists specifically to flag restaurants where the cooking quality exceeds what the price tag suggests — that is the entire basis of the award. Few Italian restaurants in Copenhagen hold that credential.
It depends on what the occasion calls for. If you want a relaxed, low-key dinner with genuine cooking and a good wine list, Paesàno delivers — the Star Wine List rankings and Bib Gourmand recognition give it credibility beyond a casual neighbourhood spot. If the occasion calls for a formal multi-course experience with tableside theatre, look at Geranium or Alchemist instead. Paesàno is the right call when the meal matters more than the production around it.
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