Vegan
Beer/Wine
European
Fusion

Nestled in the heart of the city, this is the first Danish plant-based restaurant to earn a Green Michelin Star. As the flagship of The Ark Collection, Ark redefines the vegan narrative with a refreshing and positive approach. Experience a tasting menu inspired by seasonal and foraged ingredients. Innovative pairings feature botanical non-alcoholic beverages and natural wines carefully selected by the bar director and sommelier, as well as a Nordic-focused cocktail menu. Restaurant offers a light, organic and welcoming atmosphere, enriched by sustainable Danish design. Open Tue-Thu 17:30-23:00, Fri-Sat 17:00-00:00.


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83 Reviews

First Review by yamanlar

NPK2023

Points +54

Vegan
12 Aug 2023

Absolutely amazing meal

Went for a tasting menu evening meal and the food was stunning. Already had the advantage of being a fully plant based menu, and the food is some of the best I've ever had. Whilst pricey, the food is worth the money. Staff were great, service was prompt and it was a truly unforgettable experience

Pros: Vegan options by default, Intense flavours of food and combinations, Relaxed atmosphere

Ric'keyPageot

Points +40

Vegan
05 Aug 2023

Best food experience I hadin awhile

Every thing was very delicious

Pros: Flavor, Service, Attention to detial in presentation

NancySmalley

Points +142

Vegan
02 Jul 2023

The best food experience I ever had.

The service was impeccable.
The space was fresh and beautiful. The ambience was inviting and comfortable.
The gorgeous food is made with fresh plant based ingredients and artfully designed and well planned. Each course paired with non-alcohol or alcoholic beverages. This place is not only sustainable, but a place of new ideas for food for the future.

Sasdowntown

Points +223

Vegan
29 May 2023

The best and most delicate flavours

A unique and timeless experience. Completly immersed in a world of tastes and surprises.

Pros: The creation, The surprising flavours, The all experience

Cons: Expensive, but the price really was worth it :)

Desh

11 Sep 2023

I just want to try this because you said it’s a unique and timeless experience!
Sounds awesome

theSabrini

Points +182

Vegan
24 May 2023

Incredible experience

Such wonderful and inventive food. A true tasting experience. The staff was lovely too. It is incredibly expensive but well worth it if you’re looking for a major treat!

mariliapith

Points +67

Vegan
03 May 2023

THE experience

If I could give them 10 stars I would. Excellent food. I loved the chawanmushi and the BBQ blue oyster mushroom dishes.

Pros: Food, Drinks, Staff

Discerning

Points +315

Vegan
30 Apr 2023

Exceptional

This place has a Green Michelin star for a good reason. It is an experience.

Pros: Tasting menu only, Amazing wine, Perfect for very important event or indulgence

Cons: Tasting menu , Very expensive

CatsAreMyFavoriteDish

Points +16

Vegan
17 Apr 2023

Magical Mushrooms

First time experiencing vegan cuisine at such a high level.
Amazing food: perhaps closer to art than simply a meal. The price also shows this.
Great wine-pairing and non-alcoholic pairing.
Their mushrooms are to die for.

mmoynihan6

Points +1091

Vegan
11 Apr 2023

Excellent

Excellent sustainable and fully vegan 9 course tasting menu

Pros: Tasting menu, Staff, Wine

AllanZen

Points +22

Vegan
09 Apr 2023

Dazzling Vegan Fine Dining where every course is a Showstopper

In our opinion, this is one of the best vegan fine dining restaurants in the world, and we have been to our share of worthy contenders. The nine course tasting menu with wine pairings may cost you a week's wages but it is well worth it. Locally sourced and foraged ingredients are served on artful plates with contrasting flavors and textures. Expect the unexpected (miso and truffle together in the perfect umami glaze for a grilled Blue Oyster Mushroom -- Turnip, White Radish, Apple, Macadamia salad, and on and on) and expect the meal to take at least two hours. The pacing is perfect but you will want to spend enough time with each course to fully explore the depth and complexity of the colors, shapes, and flavors, and oh yes, the wine paired with each course.

Pros: Michiline Green Star for quality & sustainability, Excellent food and wine, Well informed servers

Cons: Très chère but worth it

Kiki11

Points +52

Vegan
17 Mar 2023

Beautiful experience delicious fine food

Love it. Staff was very friendly. Atmosphere was great. Best was food. It was my first time trying plant based fine dining and I wasn’t disappointed. Even my date was over the moon. The dishes served at our visit were mostly Japanese cuisine inspired. Loved the composition.

JemmaLouiseWalsh

Points +121

Vegan
10 Mar 2023

Stunning food with great staff

One of the best tasting menus I’ve had with some really unique flavours. The staff were also really friendly and knowledgeable about each dish and you can tell they love working there.
The wine choices worked great with each course too!

First course doesn’t come with a wine pairing which felt a little strange, but there is water or you can order a separate wine first which is what we’d do if coming again.

Pros: Beautiful food , Knowledgeable staff, Great atmosphere

Cons: First course doesn’t come with a drink

DanielJonker

Points +88

Vegan
09 Mar 2023

Best tasting menu we've had

Was the best tasting menu we've tried so far (including some non vegan ones in the past). Everything looked and tasted great. The staff were all really friendly and knowledgeable about the food and the wine and the area.

Updated from previous review on 2023-03-09

Pros: Fully vegan tasting menu, Good wine pairings, Friendly staff

Cons: Expensive

isakl

Points +355

Vegan
17 Feb 2023

Unbelieveable

Ark is an unbelievable place, the chefs creativity is put of this world.
We have been three times for different minus and every time is magical. We always get the wine package which pairs beautifully with the food.
The dishes are typically small bites that fine dining offers and it is always worth the price.

Dishes are thoroughly explained. food is as local sourced as possible, and staff+owner forages for some ingredients. Interior embraces the same theme with artists and creators from Denmark. Staff is excellent, friendly, knowledgable and charming.
Owners are lovely.

Pros: Vegan fine dining!!

TaylorMason

Points +496

Vegan
15 Feb 2023

Totally worth it

I treated myself to Ark in November 2022 for my 40th birthday when I was in Copenhagen. Was it expensive? Yes. Was it worth it? Every single penny. The service was impeccable, each dish was better than the last, and I would absolutely spend the money again.

TeaJenny

Points +332

Vegan
30 Jan 2023

Once in a lifetime

I had the best time visiting Ark. Each dish was a masterclass in creative cooking; exceptional flavours and layers in every dish.

The dishes are small and I do wish some of them were more generous given the price.

Beautifully designed environment and a comfortable, cosy place to enjoy your meal.

The staff were wonderful and spoke through each of the dishes. Although, we were left waiting quite a bit for our final course.

Would go back again to see their summer menu.

Pros: Creative, tasty dishes, Lovely staff, Great atmosphere

Cons: Expensive, Slow service, Small plates

JensHansen274

Points +34

Vegan
28 Jan 2023

Perfection!

Loved everything about this from the food to the waiters. It was perfect! Only thing is I think the drink pairing are quite expensive all though it still was very good. Had the non alcoholic pairing. #Veganuary

Pros: Only vegan , Explicit dishes, Superb service

Cons: Very expensive drink menu

Rappman

Points +244

Vegan
17 Jan 2023

Just go here

Seriously. And bring your meat-loving friends - they won't regret it, and neither will you. One of our absolute favourite restaurants in Copenhagen. They are the Mushroom Whisperers. The menu is inspired, the staff has a complete service-focused mentality (in the best, relaxed way), and the drinks are unique and special. Just go here.

Updated from previous review on 2021-05-15

Pros: Amazing, creative tasting menu, Great bar making creative drinks, Great attitude

Cons: Getting a little pricy but worth it

PedroBeltrao

Points +2344

Vegan
09 Jan 2023

5* - Great vegan tasting menu experience

After trying Lupa in my first day after arriving to my short holiday in Copenhagen, I was very much looking forward to try Ark as well... and it did not disappoint! It's above all an experience of masterly crafted Vegan food that is sustainability and where very ingredient was though off. At times it can even become too conceptual and showing of techniques (that still taste amazing) rather than just having a very very good quality meal (like in Lupa). But there's no need to compare, both are amazing experiences and meals and provide different settings.

Everything was very close to perfection to be honest, the venue is nice and cozy without being pretentious, the service is super nice and even though it's not "casual" it also doesn't feel like it's formal and the food as said before, brings you through a journey, an experience, where you enjoy every little bit.
There's also nice options for beverages and the ones we tried were all quite nice.

It's obviously on the expensive side, but totally worth every penny if you ask me.

Gracewood

Points +47

Vegan
29 Dec 2022

So good!

What a fantastic meal. I Will be coming back there for more!

acmoralee

Points +68

Vegan
17 Dec 2022

Wonderful experience

Had the full experience. Delicious food, great staff, lovely concept restaurant

MarjorieMachadoRico

Points +471

Vegan
08 Dec 2022

Rico pero poco consistente. Esperaba más

La experiencia general fue buena, el lugar bonito y con buena energía, el staff muy amble y dispuesto, la comida muy rica y con buena presencia. Como crítica constructiva, el menú me pareció poco consistente, varios platos son cremas y/o sopas, lo único consistente fue el plato con las setas ostra, pero considero que una sola seta es muy poco y el plato de paté con brioche es consistente pero es más tipo entrante, entonces no acabé de entender el hilo conductor de los platos en cuanto a texturas y consistencias. Me gustó pero esperaba más. Destaco el detalle del menú impreso para plantar, me parece una idea muy bonita.

ToniiPrsslr

Points +78

Vegan
06 Nov 2022

Outstanding vegan fine dining

If you are looking for an elegant fine dining experience, this is the place. The restaurant is elegant and cozy. The staff is superb, ensuring that you are having a great experience and explaining every dish. The food, served as a seasonally changing menu, is amazing. They try to source everything locally, including mushrooms from their own farm.

I booked a table online as it seems to be quite popular as the weekend comes closer.

It was the first time spending this amount of money in a restaurant but it was totally worth it.

yamanlar

Points +604

Vegetarian
05 Nov 2022

Vegan tasting menu

A vegan tasting experience can’t be much better. Little pricey but a must try place. The menu changes 4 times a year seasonal minor changes there between. Good space for each table - a big plus for that.
My favo on my second visit is definitely the blue oyster mushrooms (as at my first visit)
Must reserve a table.

Updated from previous review on 2021-07-11

Pros: Unique restaurant with tasting menu, The staff can their menu by heart , Sustainable and local produced products

Cons: Maybe little pricey , The ambiance could be worked on

souls

14 Nov 2019

So glad you enjoyed everything, thank you for visiting!

vickerbasket

Points +1399

Mostly Veg
28 Oct 2022

Just Amazing

Came here for dinner on a Wednesday night. Made reservations ahead online. Each course was amazing but our favorites were the smoked ricotta sourdough crumpet and the white turnip macadamia gazpacho. The sourdough apparently took 8 months to develop.

At the end of the meal, you get a menu printed on seed paper that you can sprout at home!

Well worth the price.

Pros: All vegan, Sustainable

DianeFrandsen

Points +25

Mostly Veg
21 Oct 2022

Gourmet of greens

Something for your taste buds

veludo7712

Points +32

Vegan
09 Oct 2022

Remarkable experience!

Any other plant-based restaurant will be downhill from here. Absolutely magnificent!

Pros: Absolutely amazing food!, Impeccable service , Excellent decor and atmosphere

Cons: Pricey (but worthy it)




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