Den Vandrette sources exclusively from Rosforth & Rosforth, Denmark's oldest natural wine importer. The cellar emphasizes Georgian wines (the bar hosts full Georgian wine evenings with Georgian-inspired menus) alongside natural wines from across Europe. Wines available by the glass or bottle, with pours starting around 50 kroner.
Tips from diners
Request a custom wine tasting for groups of four or more on Monday-Thursday. Staff will curate 4-6 wines paired with seasonal small plates.
Golden-crispy Georgian bread filled with melted cheese and soft dough center. This signature dish appears in every review and represents the restaurant's pull toward Georgian wines and cuisine—a perfect pairing with their extensive Georgian wine program.
Tips from diners
Order the khachapuri with a Georgian wine—it's what the bar is known for pairing. Try qvevri-fermented whites or amber wines for a complete experience.
Marinated almonds and olives.
Tips from diners
Sit at the small bar counter if available—you get to watch the kitchen prep and can chat with staff about the wine selection without feeling out of place dining alone.
Cured trout paired with soft cheese and fish roe.
Tips from diners
The small plates are designed for sharing and the kitchen manages pace well for groups. Ask the team to recommend a sequence of dishes that pair across the wine list.
A vegetable-focused dish showing Den Vandrette's creative approach to seasonal cooking. The crispy celeriac contrasts with silky potato foam and spicy kimchi—a dish that pairs beautifully with orange wines or light reds.
Tips from diners
Book ahead for dinner—the small 40-seat space fills quickly and they close the kitchen at 9:30 PM on weekdays, 10 PM on weekends.
Opened in 2013, Den Vandrette is located just steps from Nyhavn and represents the heart of Copenhagen's natural wine movement. Named Noma's Bar of the Year by the Association of Danish Food Critics, the bar sources exclusively from Rosforth & Rosforth's portfolio, featuring Georgian wines and minimal-intervention bottles from across Europe. The kitchen focuses on seasonal, organic ingredients paired with the wine selection.
Book for Monday-Wednesday evenings when the crowd is thinner and staff has more time to chat about wines. Weekends book solid weeks in advance.
Ask about their Georgian wine program—Den Vandrette is one of the few places in Northern Europe focused on qvevri wines and amber wines from Georgia. Many patrons make it a mission to taste Georgian natural wine here.
The bar sits just steps from Nyhavn. It's two minutes from the crowds but feels worlds away—the small space and focused wine program create a completely different vibe from the tourist chaos outside.
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