Menu to Taste

The Samuel

Classic French · Copenhagen · Michelin One Star · Chef Jonathan K. Berntsen

One Michelin star since 2021. Classic French-inspired cuisine with Spanish & Italian influences in an 1891 historic villa. Chef-owner Jonathan K. Berntsen (ex-CLOU) is both trained chef and sommelier - uniquely designs dishes around wines first. Named after his son. One of Northern Europe's largest Dom Pérignon collections. Known for 'real food' portions rather than tweezered bites.

Hellerupvej 24, 2900 Hellerup, Copenhagen

  • One Michelin Star
  • Winner 2019

Menu

Wines

  • 7 Glass Signature Wine Pairing (1800)
  • NV Pol Roger Champagne — France
  • Wine Pairing (8 glasses) (1700) — Sommelier-curated 8-glass pairing from extensive cellar featuring vintage champagnes, classic Burgundy, and Bordeaux
  • Dom Pérignon by the Glass (450) — From one of Northern Europe's largest Dom Pérignon collections

Dishes

  • Queen of Almonds — Marcona Almonds Roasted With Mild Curry
  • Oyster — With Passionfruit & Ginger
  • Salmon — & Gastro Unika Supreme Baerii Caviar
  • Croustade — With Chicken Liver & Onion Marmalade
  • Raw Marinated Gambero Prawn — With Sorbet of Red Bell Pepper, Small Salads and Creme Fraiche
  • 2024 Albariño D'Fefiñanes — Galicia Spain
  • Small Langoustine Souffles — With Crisp Thin Waffle, Sauce Mascarpone & Gastro Unika's Oscietra Classic Caviar
  • Squid & Sasanishiki Rice — With Crispy Ink Chips & Parmesan
  • Poached Pigeon — Glazed in Demi Glace with Pasta Filled With Walnuts, Fig Leaf & Fresh Ricotta
  • 2017 Dom Pérignon — Break

Tasting Menu

  • 14-Course Tasting Menu (3200) — Extended chef's journey showcasing the full range of kitchen capabilities
  • 8-Course Tasting Menu (2000) — Chef's selection of 8 courses featuring classic French, Spanish, and Italian influences with generous portions

Set Menu

  • Signature Menu (1895) — This signature menu contains Chef Jonathan Berntsen's favorite dishes. The menu is made according to how Berntsen loves to work, he chooses the wines before adjusting and making the dishes. The menu is wonderful alone, but excellent with the wine menu.

The Experience

In a historic setting and with garden or terrace dining. The meal is structured around à la carte dining, a wine pairing and classic service. A good fit for celebrations.

Phone: +45 53 62 02 99

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