MANFREDS & VIN
| Address | Jægersborggade 40; 2200 Copenhagen N |
|---|---|
| Neighbourhood | Nørrebro | See on map |
| Metro | Bus 5A or 350S to Nørrebros Runddel |
| Telephone | +45 3696 6593 |
| Website | http://manfreds.dk/ |
| Price | Dinner DKK 150-250 plus drinks. Brunch DKK 100-150. |
| Hours | Mon-Fri 12-22. Sat-Sun 10-22 |
Located across the street from restaurant Relæ and also run by the same team, Manfreds & Vin has been upgraded from take-away joint to proper restaurant – one that could well be your most affordable option for sampling Copenhagen’s much hyped new Nordic cuisine.
And here, with the exception of the daily special, everything comes tapas-sized to encourage sharing and, well, sampling. The hearty menu carries the vegetable-centric signature of rising gastro star Christian F. Puglisi, whose impressive resume also includes stints at El Bulli and Noma. Take note of his name; critics already have.
Whether you opt for a tasting menu of four dishes or go à la carte (don’t leave out the ox tartar), don’t ignore the wine card. You’ll find almost 200 natural wine varieties sourced from across the globe; helpful sommeliers are on hand for pairing advice.
Food heaven? It’s wallet-friendly gourmet – cosy, friendly enough and an experience, but only made possible by keeping down costs through fast table turn-arounds, elbow-to-elbow seating, and the occasional service shortcut, so keep expectations in check.
Weekend brunch is distinctly more low-key, when fine gastronomy gives way for arguably the city’s best eggs benedict with a side of apple slaw, and Manfreds sviner (Manfred’s mess) of boiled eggs, sausages and bacon is up for grabs with a slug of biodynamic blood orange juice.
