Lamar

The story

Crafted with passion, served with love

The Newest Member of a Trusted Copenhagen Family

Lamar sits on Gammel Kongevej 27, steps from Ny Teater, and belongs to the same group behind Omar, Safari, and Kima – a cluster of restaurants that has quietly become one of Copenhagen's most consistent dining propositions. As the newest addition to that family, Lamar earned a "Very Fine Level" recognition from White Guide 2026, which noted that the kitchen has raised its game on dishes you genuinely wouldn't think to recreate at home.

How the Menu Works

The format is straightforward and honest. Everything is shared family-style, composed by the kitchen, and served at a brisk pace. On weekdays, five servings land at 335 DKK; on weekends, seven servings at 400 DKK. À la carte is also available for those who prefer to pick their own path through the menu.

The cooking draws on what the restaurant describes as the familiar comfort of Southern Europe, with flavours from further afield woven in. Dishes like grilled focaccia with aioli, white asparagus with anchovy cream and bronze fennel, flatbread with aubergine, almonds and zhoug, and pork belly with pak choi, chili crisp and mussel sauce reflect that range – grounded and confident without being predictable. Desserts such as poached pineapple with sesame ice cream and salted caramel, or banana ice cream with chocolate and hazelnut, close things out cleanly.

The Theatre Menu

One of Lamar's more practical touches is its dedicated theatre menu, served Monday to Thursday at 17:00, 17:15, or 17:30. For 250 DKK per person – including water and coffee – diners move through four shared courses and arrive at Ny Teater with time to spare. A wine pairing can be added for 100 DKK. It's the kind of offer that makes an evening feel effortless rather than rushed.

Value That the White Guide Noticed

White Guide's reviewers were direct: the pricing on both food and wine is very fair, and eight shared servings compare favourably to a full tasting menu at many of the city's more formal addresses. That combination of quality and accessibility is what draws a crowd to Lamar – and what keeps the room full.