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The Paul

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Fodor's Review:

From a glass of Bollinger champagne as an aperitif to the very last course at dinner (a rhubarb tart with tea ice cream on caramel), dining at The Paul is a highlight of a visit to Copenhagen. Located in the middle of Tivoli, and only open during the park's season (mid-May to mid-September), this exquisite dining room in a glass-encircled pavilion seems to be favored by everyone in the entertainment world, and it witnesses unannounced visits from members of the Danish royal family. A great deal of the restaurant's success comes from the inventiveness and pure enthusiasm of chef/co-owner Paul Cunningham, originally from England and now a happy Danish transplant and a celebrity chef in the country. He takes traditional Danish cuisine and combines influences from other regions; for example, succulent sea bass might be served with Spanish olives and almonds in oil and paired with a crisp Spanish Riesling. The seven-course prix-fixe menu is lovingly prepared from an open kitchen overlooking a chef's table, and service is flawless, with the right amount of explanation regarding courses and wine pairings. Giant white candles and American Beauty roses are everywhere, even in the washrooms—where you'll also find disposable toothbrushes and toothpaste. Three course lunches start at DKr 450.

  • Keep in mind: Reservations essential.
  • Credit Cards: AE, DC, MC, V
  • Closed: Closed mid-Sept.-mid-May

Member Reviews and Ratings

Reviewed by cristiaana from Denmark on 5/15/09
I woke this morning feeling I had been robbed. Although, and let's be clear first off, that I stand roughly 172cm and weigh 57 kilos so there was no excuse for having left wanting more.
My son, Danish born, was equally disappointed.
We were recommended 'The Paul' for a promising
afternoon and left confused and disappointed. For a smacking 890DKK one should not have to ask for more of the over emphasized organic french apple juice. I don't believe I even got to finish the tiny bottle as they kept taking it away only to surface twice at our table to allow me a rationed portion...as with the rolls and over priced water? (it was a set menu...is water not included in that?) I felt I was being given a lesson in deprivation and all the pomp and circumstance was entirely anti-climatic. The room, at least where we were placed, was 'tacky' I cannot come up with a more fitting adjective while at 13:30 in the afternoon there were only 2 other tables seated...( another lesson in saving the best? for whom?) The food was 'ok' but nothing to write home about which in our case is Denmark and Sweden and certainly nothing that kept us from being forced to purchase a bag of pomme frite in Tivoli while trying to salvage our birthday expedition. Shame on you Paul, get a small, less pretentious location with a better staff and serve up some beautiful and satisfying food, there's plenty for everyone! Cristiaana Sabella
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Member Rating: 2.2
Ratings details: Food: 3.0 Atmosphere: 2.0 Service: 1.0 Value: 2.0
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