Safari

The story

Crafted with passion, served with love

A Neighborhood Spot That Punches Above Its Price Point

On Baggesensgade in Copenhagen's Nørrebro, Safari has carved out a reputation as one of the area's most appealing evening destinations — a shaker-style venue where the window seats fill early and the atmosphere stays genuinely relaxed. The White Guide awarded it Fine level recognition for 2026, singling it out as "a super-cozy little oasis of good class for any budget." That last phrase matters: Safari is serious about food without being precious about access.

The Menu

The kitchen works with a tight, focused format. A weekday menu of five courses runs 335 kr, while the weekend menu stretches to six courses at 400 kr — both built around snacks, bread with olive oil, coppa with pickled vegetables, and a kitchen-chosen crostini before guests choose between two starters and two mains. The pistachio ice cream with strawberry and olive oil closes things out.

For those who prefer to graze, the à la carte list is equally considered: crostini with vitello tonnato or anchovy and butter, crudo of halibut, cacio e pepe, casarecce with courgette and anchovy, risotto with green asparagus and wild garlic, and agnolotti filled with veal, pork, and chicken broth. Dishes skew Italian in their references — pasta, polenta, crudo — executed with a directness that lets the ingredients speak.

White Guide's reviewers noted specific highlights: grilled carrots with vadouvan beurre blanc, dashi, and hazelnuts described as "the optimal way to serve carrots"; a toast with sage mayo, slow-baked tomato, and anchovy delivering a satisfying umami hit; and fettuccine in lemon-mussel broth with parsley providing the kind of fullness that calls for a glass of orange wine or a red Burgundy from David Duband.

The Wine and the Room

The wine list leans heavily into natural wines, which suits the informal but attentive service style. Plates arrive at a pace that adjusts to the table rather than the kitchen's convenience — a small detail that makes a real difference over the course of an evening. Safari also part of a small group of Copenhagen restaurants that includes Kima, Omar, and Lamar, suggesting a consistent hospitality philosophy across the portfolio.

The result is a room where a careful dinner for two doesn't require a special occasion — just an appetite for well-made food and a good bottle.