Our dinner at Alf in Copenhagen was easily one of the highlights of our trip
Our dinner at Alf in Copenhagen was easily one of the highlights of our trip. From the moment we arrived, the atmosphere felt warm and inviting, and we were lucky to have Jeppe as our server and sommelier. He really set the tone for the evening. He recommended that we try as much of the menu as possible to experience the full range of flavors — and we took that advice seriously. We ended up ordering almost the entire menu, skipping just a few appetizers, and I’m so glad we did. One dish that stood out right away was the oysters with kiwi kosho — bright, refreshing, and unlike anything I’ve tasted before.
What really elevated the experience, though, were the wine pairings. Jeppe curated them beautifully, and although there were several great wines throughout the night (I wish I could remember them all), two in particular stood out. The 2023 Solaris & Muscaris ‘Utopia’ from Drudgaard in Fyn, Denmark was a total surprise. I didn’t even know Denmark made wine, let alone something this vibrant and fresh. Then there was the 2021 Pinot Noir ‘Vater & Sohn’ from Viticulteur Jaillet in Germany — smooth, balanced, and a perfect match for the food. I wasn’t expecting a German Pinot Noir to leave such an impression, but it did.
At first glance, Alf’s menu seems minimalistic and clean, but the flavor combinations are bold, unexpected, and incredibly thoughtful. Every dish was enjoyable, but a few really stood out for me. The putarelle with pistachio and black cardamom had a depth and aroma that stuck with me. The goat’s cheese with green asparagus, oregano, and pine nuts was fresh, earthy, and comforting. I also loved the steamed saithe in sorrel with jalapeño and lime soured cream — light but with a zesty kick — and the squid with celeriac and ventreche had great texture, rich umami notes, and a slight charred BBQ flavor — I almost ordered a second.
From the mains, the wolf fish with Castelfranco, orange, and chili was one of my favorites — light, fresh, and well balanced The grilled sweetbread with potato mash was rich and indulgent in the best way, super satisfying without being too heavy.
And then when it came to dessert, we ordered one of each on the menu. Every dessert had something interesting to offer, but the Brunsviger with tonka bean ice cream easily stood out. It was warm, nostalgic, and just sweet enough — and the tonka bean ice cream gave it a unique twist. It was so good that we ended up ordering a second one right away.
Massive thanks to Jeppe and the entire team at Alf for creating such a memorable experience. This dinner wasn’t just a meal — it felt like a little journey. We’ll definitely be back, and next time, we’re starting with the Brunsviger.
9. April 2025
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