Alchemist
What the experts agree on
Rasmus Munk's theatrical Copenhagen icon delivers a genre-bending 50-course journey through multiple rooms, blending art, architecture, and technically brilliant "holistic cuisine" into an unforgettable, hours-long spectacle.
“They're enormous. Luckily, they open electronically, and once you've entered, you're met by two hosts...from there, you're led through a series of spaces, from a bar to a dining room to a lounge.”
– Condé Nast Traveler
2 Stars
"An immersive and perfectly choreographed dining experience. The 50-course dinner is divided into 5 acts, served at various locations...dishes are technically complex and highly creative" Full review
"50 courses inspired by cuisines from all around the world...the entire experience spans several hours, and you'll undoubtedly leave with a visceral reaction of both shock and awe."
"Known for fusing haute gastronomy with revelatory art and architecture, the Alchemist practices "holistic cuisine" by putting on an experience that favors theatrics and exceptional flavors."
Copenhagen Travel Guide
August 6, 2021
"Guests move from room to room, sampling 50 bite-sized “impressions” that might include a live violinist serenading you, or trippy images playing out across the ceiling above you."
"On paper, a six-hour meal may sound like a chore. But an hours-long meal at Alchemist is a wild, full-on theatrical experience—think El Bulli meets Broadway. You’ll be whisked through..." Full review
Top 10
"Ranked #5 in the World's 50 Best. Genrebending worldbuilding gastronomy of the highest order"
"For a dinner that redefines what food can be, look no further, writes Laura Hall" Full review
"Set in a remote part of the city known for its industrial buildings, Alchemist serves delicacies including several different types of caviar, amazing seafood and pigeon aged in beeswax"
"Alchemist, which opened in its current incarnation in 2019, in a waterfront warehouse district of the city, is one of the most sought-after reservations in the fine-dining world. Less..."
"For a table at Copenhagen's famed Michelin-starred restaurants Noma, Alchemist or Alouette, you'll need to book well ahead"