Restaurant in Copenhagen, Denmark
Michelin-recognised value in central Copenhagen.
Theo holds a Michelin Plate (2024) and a 4.4 Google rating from over 500 reviews, making it one of Copenhagen's most accessible quality options at the € price tier. Uncomplicated contemporary cooking with charming service and no booking difficulty — a reliable choice when you want recognised quality without the commitment required at the city's €€€€ tier.
Yes — and more than once. Theo holds a Michelin Plate (2024), sits at the budget-friendly end of Copenhagen's dining spectrum, and earns a 4.4 from over 500 Google reviews. For a city where a tasting menu at Geranium or Alchemist can cost €400 per head, Theo represents something genuinely useful: quality cooking at a price that doesn't require a special justification. If you want honest, well-executed contemporary food in a welcoming room without the formality or the invoice that defines Copenhagen's upper tier, book Theo.
Theo sits at Skindergade 29 in central Copenhagen, close enough to the main tourist corridors to be convenient but operating at a remove from the performative dining culture that surrounds venues like Noma and Koan. The Michelin inspectors described it plainly and usefully: uncomplicated, appealing dishes, good value for money, charming service, an unpretentious approach to décor and food. That is not faint praise in a city where restaurants often use complexity as a price signal. Theo's pitch is that the cooking is consistently good and the experience is relaxed — and it delivers on both.
For a first visit, the framework is direct. Order broadly, pay attention to what the kitchen does with texture and seasoning, and use the price point as permission to order a second course or an extra glass. The € price range means you can eat and drink well without mental arithmetic. Compared to the €€€€ commitment required at Koan or Geranium, Theo absorbs the risk of a mediocre night far more forgivingly , but the 4.4 rating across 519 reviews suggests mediocre nights are not the pattern here.
A second visit warrants a different approach. Michelin Plate recognition signals that the kitchen has a baseline of technical discipline that holds across the menu rather than concentrating in one or two dishes. Return visitors should test the edges of the menu , the items that are less obviously crowd-pleasing, the wine list choices that aren't the obvious default. At this price tier, the kitchen is asking you to trust that quality cooking doesn't require theatre. Take that offer seriously on a second visit and push further through the menu.
By a third visit, Theo starts to function differently. At € pricing, it becomes a neighbourhood option in the fullest sense , a place you bring visitors who want good Copenhagen food without the two-month booking lead time that Alchemist demands, or the financial commitment that Geranium requires. Copenhagen has no shortage of serious dining options further afield, including Jordnær in Gentofte, Frederikshøj in Aarhus, and Henne Kirkeby Kro in Henne , but within the city, Theo earns repeat visits in a way that few restaurants at this price level do.
The Michelin Plate designation, introduced as a recognition for restaurants serving food of good quality, is a useful calibration tool here. It sits below Michelin star level but above the general noise. For a contemporary restaurant at the € tier, holding that recognition in 2024 means the inspectors found consistent quality worth flagging. That matters when you're deciding between Theo and a dozen other central Copenhagen options without equivalent recognition.
For special occasions, Theo works leading when the occasion is about the company rather than the spectacle. If you want a room that signals ambition and investment, the €€€€ tier , Geranium, Koan, or Alchemist , does that more emphatically. But for a birthday dinner, a relaxed date, or a business meal where the food should be good without the environment becoming a distraction, Theo is a sensible choice. The service is described as charming rather than formal, which for many diners is the better outcome.
Booking is easy relative to the rest of Copenhagen's recognised dining scene. You are not competing with international waiting lists or lottery systems. That accessibility is part of Theo's value proposition , quality cooking, low friction, no performance required on your end.
For broader context on Copenhagen's dining scene, including hotels and bars that pair well with a visit to this part of the city, see our full Copenhagen restaurants guide, our full Copenhagen hotels guide, and our full Copenhagen bars guide. If you are also exploring Danish dining beyond the capital, Alimentum in Aalborg, ARO in Odense, and Domæne in Herning are worth noting. For contemporary dining comparisons beyond Denmark, César in New York City and Jungsik in Seoul operate in a similar contemporary register at higher price points.
Theo does not ask you to invest heavily , financially or logistically. What it asks is that you show up with reasonable expectations and an appetite for food that earns its Michelin recognition through consistency rather than concept. That is a reasonable ask, and most visitors find the answer is yes.
Quick reference: Michelin Plate (2024) · € price range · 4.4/5 from 519 reviews · Skindergade 29, Copenhagen · Easy to book.
For similar value-focused contemporary cooking, a|o|c is the closest peer — it operates in a comparable register but skews slightly more wine-bar-forward. If your budget stretches further, Koan offers a more structured tasting format. Geranium, Noma, and Alchemist are all in a different price and complexity bracket entirely and shouldn't be considered direct alternatives.
Yes. The unpretentious atmosphere and charming service noted in Theo's Michelin Plate citation make it a low-pressure option for solo diners. Copenhagen has a strong solo dining culture, and a neighbourhood-style room at the budget end of the price scale is a practical fit — you won't feel like you're occupying a table meant for four.
At the budget end of Copenhagen's dining spectrum, Theo is one of the better value calls in the city. A Michelin Plate (2024) signals consistent quality, and the citation explicitly recognises good value for money — that's a rare combination in a capital where mid-range meals routinely cost €50+ per head.
No specific group booking data is available for Theo. For larger parties in central Copenhagen, it's worth contacting the restaurant directly — Skindergade 29 is the address to reference. Groups of 6+ at any Michelin-recognised venue generally benefit from booking well in advance and confirming any set-menu or minimum-spend requirements upfront.
It depends on the occasion. Theo works well for a birthday dinner or low-key celebration where quality matters but the goal isn't a formal tasting-menu event. If you want the full ceremonial dining experience, Geranium or Alchemist are the correct choices. Theo's strength is delivering a genuinely good meal without the weight of a three-hour production.
No tasting menu is confirmed in the available venue data for Theo. The Michelin Plate citation describes uncomplicated, appealing dishes — that framing points toward à la carte or short-format menus rather than a lengthy omakase-style progression. Verify the current format directly with the restaurant before booking around a tasting-menu expectation.
No specific dietary policy is documented for Theo. The Michelin citation highlights charming service and an unpretentious approach, which typically suggests a kitchen willing to accommodate reasonable requests. Contact the restaurant at Skindergade 29 ahead of your visit to confirm — don't assume at a Michelin-level venue without checking.
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