tabu Aalborg

Tabu is a wonderful restaurant with a cozy atmosphere. The food was really good, many local ingredients were used this year to create the dishes.

I am surprised that this restaurant is so highly rated. My partner and I try quite a few of same level restaurants and it compares poorly. The food was good and well presented by some of the chefs and I liked the minimalist style of the restaurant however the service and the actual atmosphere could be improved. For example the entrance is designed awkwardly- there are tables before the actual reception so those who are placed on the tables near the entrance get all the noise from people coming in, phone ringing, people going to the toilet. There is also noise coming from the kitchen with pots and pans and conversations between the waiters and the chefs. I get those need to happen but it felt a bit much when you are there for the full experience. It seems there is a separate room connected to the restaurant but we were not placed there (even though some tables were empty) so perhaps that is better. All in all I cannot say this was a good experience, I would not recommend it and we’ll definitely not going to return.

We were at Tabu on Saturday 12th October which was a mixed bag. Both the food and the service showed that it was the last day of Eat out, because it seemed as if both the kitchen and serving staff just had to get the last night over with after 14 long/hard days. The food was good, but unfortunately nothing special. The service seemed really positive at first, but as the evening went on, it was like it was all automatic and there was no personality to it. In addition, it seemed like a big problem that we had smokers in the company who asked for a smoking break.

A completely unforgettable evening with a 10-course tasting menu. They were really picky about flavors and finesse. The waiters were nice, present and down to earth. We really enjoyed this evening. Can definitely recommend Tabu and we will definitely come again.