Safari
Nørrebro, Copenhagen
Restaurant in Copenhagen, Denmark
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Dress
Casual
Why go
Safari is a practical Copenhagen pick for a later dinner when wine matters more than a tightly defined cuisine lane. Its 2026 Star Wine List recognition gives it a credible reason to choose it for dates, small celebrations, or relaxed business meals, especially in Nørrebro. Skip it on Sundays and choose a more cuisine-specific peer if the menu style is the main decision point.
About Safari
Safari is a Copenhagen venue with a casual dress code and evening hours. It is open Monday through Saturday from 5:30 PM to 12 AM, which makes it useful for plans that need a later window rather than an early-only booking. Sunday is the one hard stop, so make other plans for the end of the weekend.
Plan around the basics: Copenhagen, casual dress, evening hours Monday through Saturday, Star Wine List recognition in 2026. For specifics such as cuisine, signature dishes, pricing, seating format, chef details, dietary or takeaway policies, check directly before committing.
Use it for a late Copenhagen evening with wine recognition as the signal
Safari's clearest trust signal is its Star Wine List recognition in 2026. That makes it easier to recommend for wine-minded plans than for diners chasing a specific dish, cuisine, chef-led tasting format, or published price band. The safer read is not “come for a specific dish”; it is “consider it when wine recognition and a proper evening slot are important.”
First-timers should avoid treating this as a checklist venue. If a known signature dish, a fixed cuisine lane, a tasting-menu structure, or a published per-head spend is essential, check directly before booking. The smarter move is to use it as a flexible evening choice in Copenhagen, especially when the night may run later than usual.
Where it fits among other evening options
Against Diamond Slice, Safari is the more relevant choice when the plan calls for an evening window and Star Wine List recognition. Against Ranee's, choose based on the kind of night you want: Safari's strengths are its Copenhagen setting, casual dress code, late Monday-to-Saturday hours, wine-list recognition.
Sol & Luna, LAGO, Villette are natural names to compare when deciding where an evening should land. Safari's advantage in that set is direct: it offers a Monday-through-Saturday 5:30 PM to midnight schedule and has Star Wine List recognition in 2026.
For wider planning, use Our full Copenhagen restaurants guide, plus Our full Copenhagen bars guide if the night may shift after dinner. For broader Denmark cross-shopping, compare Safari on schedule, dress code, wine recognition rather than assuming a specific cuisine, format, or price.
Planning details
- Location
- Baggesensgade 9, 2200 København, Denmark
- Website
- restaurantsafari.dk
- Phone
- +45 27 62 22 22
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Safari sits in Inner Nørrebro as a neighbourhood restaurant that emphasizes produce, craft and a relaxed, unceremonious approach to dining. The room is stripped-back and raw—minimal intervention in a repurposed ground-floor space—so the food becomes the focal point. Seating is compact and intentionally convivial, so the dining experience feels intimate and buzzy rather than polished or formal. This is a place where the cooking communicates more than the decor, and where the tone is friendly, direct and thoroughly casual.
Best For
Safari works best as a neighbourhood evening destination for people who want serious, ingredient-led food without fuss. The format favors convivial groups and couples who don’t mind close seating and a lively room; the setting encourages shared conversation and communal energy. It’s well suited to relaxed date nights, casual get-togethers and anyone exploring Nørrebro’s craft-focused dining scene. The kitchen’s focus on produce and straightforward execution makes the restaurant a dependable choice for an unfussy, flavour-forward dinner.
Ordering Tips
The menu highlights a handful of signature dishes—oxetatar, casarecce and pappardelle—that showcase the kitchen’s ingredient-led approach. Given the compact, convivial layout and the restaurant’s flexible format, order a selection of plates to taste across textures and preparations, letting the cooking do the talking. Expect straightforward, well-sourced flavours rather than theatrical presentation. If you prefer quieter dining, aim for an earlier service when the room is still finding its rhythm.
Venue details
Ambiance
Cozy yet lively atmosphere with great playlists of jazz and hip-hop, though often described as noisy with loud music.
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Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Small
Signature Dishes
- oxetatar
- casarecce
- pappardelle
Planning details
Location
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Where to go if Safari is not the right fit
Choose Sol & Luna if the group wants Modern European direction before committing. Choose Ranee's when a Thai meal is the point of the night rather than a wine-led dinner.
For something more casual, Diamond Slice is the easier fallback. For another ambiance-led dinner option, compare Villette and LAGO before deciding.
Restaurant context
How Safari compares in Copenhagen
Safari is the stronger choice when the night is built around wine, a later schedule, a flexible dinner mood. Diamond Slice is the easier casual call if the group wants something quick and low-ceremony, while Safari is better for a date or small celebration that needs more of an evening arc.
Ranee's and Sol & Luna are clearer picks when cuisine direction matters before arrival: Ranee's for Thai, Sol & Luna for Modern European. Safari's tradeoff is less published menu clarity but a stronger wine signal through Star Wine List recognition.
LAGO and Villette are reasonable cross-shops for ambiance-led Copenhagen dinners. Choose Safari when the late-night window and Nørrebro location are the deciding factors; choose the peers when the group wants a more defined restaurant brief before committing.
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Compare Safari
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Safari | Copenhagen | ; | Star Wine Lists 20262026 White Guide Denmark Restaurants - Fine Level |
| Diamond Slice | Copenhagen | No published awards | ; |
| Ranee's | Copenhagen | No published awards | ; |
| Sol & Luna | Copenhagen | Modern European | No published awards |
| LAGO | Copenhagen | No published awards | ; |
| Villette | Copenhagen | No published awards | ; |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Safari accommodate groups?
Safari is open Monday through Saturday from 5:30 PM to 12 AM in Copenhagen, which can suit evening plans. Larger parties should check group capacity, private dining, booking policies directly before planning around it.
Is Safari good for solo dining?
Safari may suit a solo visitor looking for an evening option in Copenhagen, especially if Star Wine List recognition is a useful signal. Check directly if seating format or bar or counter availability matters to the plan.
What should a first-timer know about Safari?
Start with the basics: Safari is in Copenhagen, has a casual dress code, is open Monday through Saturday from 5:30 PM to 12 AM, is closed on Sunday. It has Star Wine List recognition in 2026; check directly for cuisine, chef, menu format, price, signature dishes.
Is Safari good for a special occasion?
It can be a candidate for a casual Copenhagen evening when later hours and Star Wine List recognition matter. If the occasion depends on a particular cuisine, tasting-menu format, private room, or exact budget, check directly before booking.
What are alternatives to Safari?
Diamond Slice, LAGO, Ranee's, Sol & Luna, Villette are all worth comparing for a night out. Safari's points of difference are its Copenhagen setting, Monday-to-Saturday 5:30 PM to midnight hours, casual dress code, Star Wine List 2026 recognition.
