The Olive Kitchen & Bar København

19/12/2024: Lucky us that Google suggested this hidden gem and that Noma was booked solid for the entire year. If you want to experience a first rate banquet, with emphasis on local ingredients under the hands of a master of sophisticated northern cuisine you must book a table at Terra. The rewards will far exceed the trepidation of going to a place that is not within the natives radar. The locals' loss but our win. Since this review is taking place a few weeks after we dined here, will be unable to name the ingredients of each dish. Sufficed to say that it was a Seasonal menu, which means by the time you read this review, those ingredients will no longer be available. But whatever is available rest assured that il signor Valerio Serino, as the true chef and conductor of this enterprise will enact a masterful performance, coaxing all the ingredients at his disposal like a consummate conductor does with an orchestra, extracting unimaginable flavors from his vast repertoire and training. He is aided in delivering astonishing dishes to your table by Lucia, the most gracious hostess one can wish for. We felt we were treated like royalty, and each dish transported us to new heights. Bravo Valerio and Lucia for giving us your all on a memorable evening. Tanti auguri di buon anno.

27/10/2024: This review is overdue. I had the immense pleasure of dining with Terra in August of this year. It was an amazing experience. I've travelled around the world and Terra absolutely ranks in my Top 10. Their menu is constantly evolving so I will just say that the food was flavorful and perfectly prepared. The work done by Valerio in the kitchen is outstanding. Lucia is amazing as your guide through the experience and a fantastic sommelier. The wine pairings were each well tailored for the matching dish. We opted for the large pairing which is six pairings, one for each course. Speaking of the pairings do not let the "juice" pairing escape you. Think of it as liquid cuisine. The art of flavor made possible by blender and press. It was a close fight between the wine and juice pairings throughout the meal as to which paired better with each dish. I'm already looking forward to my next visit. It's worth a flight to Copenhagen just for the chance to dine with them again.