Restaurant in Copenhagen, Denmark
OAD Top 11 pizza. Book early or miss out.
Surt is the highest-ranked pizzeria in Copenhagen and one of the top casual restaurants in Europe, according to Opinionated About Dining (ranked #7 in 2024, #11 in 2025). Chef Giuseppe Oliva's long-fermented dough and precisely sourced toppings justify both the reputation and the trip to the Carlsberg neighbourhood. Booking is easier than at Copenhagen's tasting menu restaurants, but plan around the Wed-Sat schedule.
Surt has ranked in Opinionated About Dining's Cheap Eats in Europe list three years running, climbing from #64 in 2023 to #7 in 2024 and settling at #11 in 2025. That trajectory tells you something useful: this is not a neighbourhood spot that got lucky with a write-up. It is a pizzeria operating at a level that puts it in direct conversation with the leading casual dining in Europe. If pizza is on your Copenhagen agenda, Surt is where you should go.
The room sits in the Carlsberg neighbourhood, an area that has shifted from industrial relic to one of the city's more considered dining destinations. The atmosphere here is deliberate: well-kept, unhurried during lunch service, and progressively energetic as the evening fills. For a date or a low-key celebration, the setting works well. It is not a white-tablecloth occasion, but it carries enough care in its details to feel like a considered choice rather than a fallback. The energy is social without being loud enough to kill conversation, which makes it a more practical special-occasion option than its price point might suggest.
What justifies the OAD ranking is the approach to the dough and the sourcing of toppings. The crust achieves the specific combination that Neapolitan-influenced pizza requires but rarely delivers consistently: thin base, high and crisp-edged, light enough to eat without effort. That comes from a long fermentation process and the use of specific grain varieties. The toppings follow the same logic: fewer, better-sourced ingredients rather than complexity for its own sake. OAD's reviewers specifically noted the Marinara with Siccagno tomato sauce and the Hindsholm with Hindsholm pork sausage, buffalo mozzarella, nettles, caciocavallo, and homemade fermented chili. These are not experimental combinations for novelty's sake; they are precise decisions about what works together.
For first-timers, the progression from a simpler pizza to one of the more ingredient-forward options is worth considering. The Marinara gives you a read on the dough and sauce quality; the Hindsholm shows what the kitchen does with local Danish produce. Between the two, you get a clear picture of what Surt is actually doing.
Booking here is easier than at Copenhagen's high-end tasting menu restaurants. The bigger practical consideration is the schedule: Surt is closed Monday, Tuesday, and Sunday. Wednesday runs dinner only (4:30 to 9:30 pm). Thursday through Saturday opens for lunch (12 to 2:30 pm) and dinner (4:30 to 9:30 pm). If your Copenhagen trip falls mid-week or over a weekend, lunch on Thursday, Friday, or Saturday is the most relaxed way to visit.
Reservations: Booking is recommended; walk-ins may be possible but the OAD recognition means demand is consistent. Hours: Wed dinner only; Thu-Sat lunch and dinner; closed Mon, Tue, Sun. Budget: Price range not published, but OAD's Cheap Eats classification positions this well below Copenhagen's tasting menu tier. Dress: No formal dress code; smart casual is appropriate for the neighbourhood and setting. Getting there: The Carlsberg neighbourhood is accessible by metro and bus from central Copenhagen.
For broader context on where to eat, drink, and stay while you are in the city, see our full Copenhagen restaurants guide, our full Copenhagen hotels guide, our full Copenhagen bars guide, our full Copenhagen wineries guide, and our full Copenhagen experiences guide. If you are covering more of Denmark, Jordnær in Gentofte, Frederikshøj in Aarhus, Henne Kirkeby Kro in Henne, Alimentum in Aalborg, ARO in Odense, and Domæne in Herning are all worth knowing. For international pizza comparison, Ken's Artisan Pizza in Portland and 11th Street Pizza in Miami operate in a similar register of serious-but-casual craft pizza.
Google rating: 4.2 from 522 reviews. OAD Cheap Eats in Europe: #11 (2025), #7 (2024), #64 (2023). The upward trajectory from 2023 to 2024 is the more telling signal than the slight drop in 2025 — this is a venue that earned its reputation over time and has held it.
| Venue | Awards | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surt | Opinionated About Dining Cheap Eats in Europe Ranked #11 (2025); The best pizzeria in Copenhagen, no doubt! Located in the vibrant and increasingly sought-after Carlsberg neighborhood, this pizzeria is a true gastronomic gem. The atmosphere of the place is always cool, well-kept in detail and perfectly in line with the contemporary spirit of the area. The service is smooth, attentive, and friendly. The Marinara with Siccagno tomato sauce is very fragrant, while the Hindsholm with Hindsholm pork sausage, buffalo mozzarella, nettles, caciocavallo, and homemade fermented chili is surprising. These pizzas manage to express great quality. The appearance is inviting: thin, but with a high, crispy crust that is never rubbery. The dough is very light, thanks to a long fermentation and the use of special grain varieties, while the toppings are simple but extraordinarily selected: the meticulous attention to the choice of ingredients and the ability to enhance them to the fullest is evident.; Opinionated About Dining Cheap Eats in Europe Ranked #7 (2024); Opinionated About Dining Cheap Eats in Europe Ranked #64 (2023) | — | |
| Geranium | Michelin 3 Star, World's 50 Best | €€€€ | — |
| Noma | Michelin 3 Star, World's 50 Best | €€€€ | — |
| Alchemist | Michelin 2 Star, World's 50 Best | €€€€ | — |
| Koan | Michelin 2 Star, World's 50 Best | €€€€ | — |
| a|o|c | Michelin 2 Star | €€€€ | — |
Key differences to consider before you reserve.
Surt's dietary accommodation policy isn't documented in available venue data, but the pizza format and OAD reviewers' notes on toppings like nettles, buffalo mozzarella, and Siccagno tomato suggest an ingredient-led kitchen that takes sourcing seriously. For specific restrictions, reach out before booking — a pizzeria operating at this level typically needs advance notice to adjust.
Bar seating availability is not confirmed in Surt's published information, so don't count on it as a fallback. Given the tight weekly schedule and its OAD ranking, seats fill through reservations rather than walk-ins. If bar access matters to you, check the venue's official channels before planning your visit.
Surt has climbed OAD's Cheap Eats in Europe list three consecutive years, landing at #11 in 2025 — that trajectory matters, because the kitchen is clearly still pushing. The pizzeria sits in the Carlsberg neighbourhood and runs a limited weekly schedule: closed Monday, Tuesday, and Sunday, with Thursday through Saturday offering both lunch (12–2:30 pm) and dinner (4:30–9:30 pm) services. Come with a booking, not a plan to walk in.
No group capacity details are confirmed for Surt. Given the Carlsberg neighbourhood setting and its standing as one of Copenhagen's most-recognised pizzerias by OAD, it's unlikely to have a large private dining room. For groups of four or more, book as early as possible and confirm whether the venue can seat you together — chef Giuseppe Oliva's kitchen runs a focused operation, not a banquet format.
Surt works well for solo diners: pizza by the pie is a natural solo format, and the Carlsberg neighbourhood setting is relaxed rather than formal. The OAD Cheap Eats ranking positions it as a value-oriented experience, so you're not paying a per-head premium for being alone. Thursday and Friday lunch slots (12–2:30 pm) are the most practical solo windows if you want a quieter service.
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