Orangeriet

Herring pickled in Christmas spices with endive, aquavit and cress

Cured duck breast with pickled cranberries, horseradish cream and thyme

Roast beef with grated horseradish, fried onions and pickles

Beef tartare with raw beets, horseradish, pickles and egg yolk

Orangeriet
Kronprinsessegade 13
1306 Copenhagen K
Mon-Sat 11:30am-00am, Sun 12am-4-pm

Notes:
Beautifully located in Kongens Have with a view of Rosenborg castle, Orangeriet is an idyllic setting for a lunch in the light hours during the dark, Danish winter. B and I went on one of the darkest days of the year and were very content with  the restaurant, the ambience, the food and the service. The menu features a wide range of Danish smørrebrød but also a two/three course menu as well as French brasserie dishes like chèvre chaud and confit de canard. We opted for two pieces of smørrebrød each. The pickled herring was an interesting take on a Danish classic with its spicy and sharp notes from the aquavit and the addition of endive. So was Bs choice of duck. Our latter choices were a tad more traditional featuring roast beef and beef tartare. Both well-cooked and hit the spot for both of us. In total, we had a lovely experience at Orangeriet. If one sticks to just two pieces of smørrebrød the price for a meal clocks in at around 150 excluding drinks, making it fairly price competitive compared to other places around the city. Recommended.