Cleo

The story

Crafted with passion, served with love

A Corner of Rantzausgade Worth Seeking Out

Cleo sits on Rantzausgade in Copenhagen's Nordvest neighbourhood, part of the Frank Gruppen family of restaurants. The street itself has a reputation for good living, and on a mild evening the whole block takes on the feel of one long, open-air gathering — something the White Guide captured precisely when it awarded Cleo a "Very Fine Level" distinction for 2026, noting the joy and celebration visible both in front of the restaurant and inside it.

Atmosphere First, Always

What the White Guide reviewers found inside was exactly what the address promises: plenty of ambiance and coziness. The room draws you in, and the drinks list signals genuine curiosity — the guide singled out a 2022 Phaunus orange wine made from the Loureiro grape in Portugal as a highlight of the evening. That kind of considered, slightly unexpected pour is telling: this is a place where the details are thought through without being made into a performance.

Part of Something Larger

Cleo belongs to the Frank Gruppen, a Copenhagen restaurant group with several addresses in the city. That backing brings consistency and care without ironing out the individual character of the place. The restaurant carries a Smiley rating, Denmark's food-safety quality mark, which speaks to the house standards behind the scenes.

The White Guide's recognition places Cleo firmly among Copenhagen's restaurants worth a deliberate visit — not merely a neighbourhood drop-in, but a destination that earns its reputation through warmth, a well-chosen glass, and an atmosphere that makes Rantzausgade feel like the right place to be.