Fiasco is not the word for the place, and I wonder how they came to choose it, but neither was it my favorite experience, overall. I think, in the end, the issue was a disparity in expectation versus reality. It was by far the most expensive place I ate in København, and it was not the tastiest. It was not bad! Not at all, but it was not worth what I paid. The atmosphere, as mentioned, is utterly lovely, even romantic, though I dined alone that night. The place is filled with locals– usually a good sign, all cheerfully eating and drinking all sorts of things. I followed suit, making certain to read through the menu at length [with a glass of wine in hand, as you do] and ask questions of the reasonably attentive young woman waiting on me at the bar, before making my selections. Beginning with an herbed couscous with shrimp, I soon found myself stuck in a meal of almost-but-not-quite. While tasty, it was still somehow flat, missing something in everything I ate. The fish, served in tomato sauce with green olives and potatoes, was cooked to perfection, but in desperate need of a splash of lemon or a dash of hot pepper to liven the flavor. And my dessert, was… A disappointment. The strawberries were certainly fresh and good, but the granita was almost flavorless, just cloyingly sweet, and the panna cotta beneath was so dull as to be utterly forgettable. What should have been one of my best meals was not, and for that, I am unlikely to return when next in the city. There are other places to try, and I shall do so.
Jason R. C.
Place rating: 5 Washington, DC
Exquisite food prepared in an intimate, classy space. If you have one evening in Copenhagen, and want to make the most of it, consider Fiasco for your culinary experience.
Louise B.
Place rating: 4 Frederiksberg C, Denmark
This an excellent choice of restaurant. Food is great and has a fair level of complexity without being overcomplicated. The restaurant has a nice lay-out and a good intimate atmosphere. The owner is a really dedicated young guy with a clear point of view of what he is doing and why.
Burcin T.
Place rating: 5 Hellerup, Denmark
We have celebrated two of our anniversaries here. It is a solid place with excellent food. Service is good too. The atmosphere is romantic. Each time I had lamb and it was cooked perfectly, falling of the bone. They are able to do a good wine pairing. The desserts are pretty good too. Definitely recommended.