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French classics, a Danish lunch, and contemporary art.

Right in the heart of historic Copenhagen at 63 Bredgade is a restaurant that shatters conventional notions of classic dining.

 Salon is not just a fine-dining establishment, but a modern interpretation of the French salon gatherings of centuries past, where French culinary artistry, Danish dining classics, a curated wine collection, and contemporary art intertwine.

Interior, Layout, and Dining Areas

The space is designed to accommodate a variety of dining scenarios—from casual lunches to private events:

Main Dining Room: Furniture and tables are spaced at a comfortable distance from one another, ensuring privacy for conversations even when the room is fully occupied. In the evening, the lighting becomes more subdued thanks to candles on the tables, which create an intimate atmosphere.

Private Rooms: The venue features three private rooms. They are designed for private corporate dinners, family celebrations, business meetings, or groups that require complete separation from the general flow of guests.

Art gallery on the walls:The interior is regularly transformed by rotating exhibitions of works by contemporary Danish artists. The paintings blend harmoniously into the dining room’s space, and most of them are available for purchase guests can buy the pieces they like through the restaurant’s management.

The Restaurant’s Concept

The restaurant’s name and concept are based on the idea of historic European spaces where gastronomy, art, culture, and social interaction coexist in equal measure. The restaurant is positioned as a place for thoughtful dinners, long evenings, and business meetings, where high-quality service is combined with an absence of unnecessary pretension or artificial formality.

Cuisine, Dining Formats, and Wine List

The culinary concept is based on the classical French school (haute cuisine) and Danish gastronomic traditions, utilizing local seasonal ingredients:

Signature dish (The Whale): the restaurant’s flagship gastronomic offering. It consists of turbot and black lobster wrapped in crispy pastry and served in a rich, hot lobster bisque. The dish showcases complex culinary techniques and a spectacular presentation.

The price of The Whale is 160 €.

The restaurant also offers other equally succulent and delicious dishes that will leave a lasting impression on everyone:

Top plate:a crispy, savory waffle, beautifully garnished with small dollops of crème fraîche, shallots , herbs, and lemon zest arranged in a neat pattern
€25

The deep plate at the bottom:a generous portion of caviar on the restaurant’s seasonal menu, this item is usually listedas “pinagora.” It also comes with a special mother-of-pearl spoon for delicately serving the caviar
147€
“Hvalen” (“Whale”) flounder , black lobster, spinach, and a rich lobster bisque (a thick, creamy crustacean sauce), wrapped in crispy puff pastry.
160€
Fish carpaccio with caviar and cream. Thinly sliced fish fillet (carpaccio), premium caviar, radish slices, fresh herbs, and a light oil or sauce.
93€
Beef steak with a side dish and sauce.
Perfectly cooked beef (medium rare) on a bed of dark ingredients roasted vegetables and mushrooms complemented by a crispy meat side dish, fresh herbs, and a dark sauce.
55€

Wine List: Curated from the restaurant’s own cellars, with an emphasis on classic European producers and exquisite pairings with French and Danish cuisine.

Conclusion

Salon Restaurant on Bredgade Street is a prime example of how classic European gastronomy can blend seamlessly with contemporary art and a relaxed atmosphere.

The restaurant avoids excessive pretentiousness, offering instead a space thoughtfully designed down to the smallest detail: from intimate candlelit evenings and rotating exhibitions by Danish artists to three private rooms for special events.

The combination of French culinary traditions, Danish dining classics, and signature dishes like “The Whale” makes this restaurant a distinctive part of Copenhagen’s gastronomic scene. It’s a versatile venue that’s equally well-suited for a business lunch or a leisurely evening tasting paired with fine wine.

Information

Address: Bredgade 63, 1260 Copenhagen K, Denmark. | Hours: Monday–Saturday from 12:00 PM to 12:00 AM. Closed on Sundays. | Reservations: Tables can be reserved via the restaurant’s official website or by phone. Prior arrangement is required for private room rentals. | Phone: 45 33151060 | Email: info@saloncph.dk

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