What should I order at Bæst?
Bæst
Pizza (including Margherita, Sausage & Kale, Mushroom, Nduja)
Pizza is the most frequently praised dish, noted for its light, freshly made sourdough crust, perfect cooking in a wood-fired oven, and outstanding flavor combinations. Multiple reviewers called it the best pizza they have ever had, highlighting options like the Margherita, Sausage & Kale, Mushroom, and especially the Nduja pizza for its balance of heat and richness.
Charcuterie and Cheese (including in-house made mozzarella, stracciatella, and sausages)
The restaurant’s homemade charcuterie and cheese are highly recommended, with several reviews noting the incredible quality and freshness. The mozzarella and stracciatella were repeatedly called divine and the best they have ever tasted, emphasizing the micro dairy on-site and artisanal production.
Tiramisu
Tiramisu was highlighted as a perfect and memorable dessert to end the meal, made with homemade mascarpone. It was described as the final piece of art and did not disappoint several reviewers.
Hours
| Monday | 5 to 10 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 5 to 10 PM |
| Wednesday | 5 to 10 PM |
| Thursday | 5 to 10 PM |
| Friday | 5 to 10 PM |
| Saturday | 12 to 2:30 PM, 5 to 10 PM |
| Sunday | 12 to 2:30 PM, 5 to 10 PM |
About Bæst
Bæst is an Italian restaurant in Copenhagen, known for pizza, house-made cheese, and charcuterie. Reviewers consistently praise the light sourdough pizza dough, the burrata and stracciatella, and the fact that many items are made on site, including mozzarella, cheese, and sausages. The restaurant is described as cozy, casual, and romantic, with a strong wine list and attentive service. It is popular for lunch, dinner, and solo dining, and reservations are recommended because there is often a wait.
Amenities & services
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Onsite services
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Great cocktails
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great wine list
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Happy hour drinks
- Hard liquor
- Late-night food
- Organic dishes
- Small plates
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
Dining options
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar onsite
- Restroom
- Wi-Fi
- Free Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Romantic
- Trendy
Crowd
- Groups
- Tourists
Planning
- Brunch reservations recommended
- Lunch reservations recommended
- Reservations required
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Accepts reservations
- Usually a wait
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
- Credit cards
Children
- High chairs
Parking
- Paid street parking
- Usually somewhat difficult to find a space
Frequently asked questions
What is Bæst known for?
Bæst is best known for its sourdough pizza and house-made dairy, especially burrata, stracciatella, and mozzarella. Reviewers repeatedly mention the light, crisp dough and the fresh, made-on-site ingredients as the reason the pizzas stand out.
What dishes are most recommended at Bæst?
The most recommended items are the margherita pizza, sausage and kale pizza, nduja pizza, mushroom pizza, and the stracciatella or burrata starters. Reviewers also call out the charcuterie and cheese selection, especially the house-made mozzarella and sausages.
What is the atmosphere like at Bæst?
The atmosphere is described as cozy, casual, romantic, and trendy, with warm lighting and inviting decor. It suits groups and tourists, and several reviews mention that sitting at the bar or watching the kitchen adds to the experience.
Is Bæst good value, and what is the price range?
The menu is in the higher-end range implied by its tasting menu, wine pairings, and reservation-required setup, but reviewers often feel the quality justifies the cost. People especially mention that the fresh, scratch-made pizzas, cheeses, and attentive service make the meal feel worth it.
Do you need a reservation at Bæst?
Yes, reservations are recommended for lunch, brunch, and dinner, and the venue notes that there is usually a wait. Reviewers specifically advise booking ahead, even though some found space on a weeknight.
Is parking available at Bæst?
Yes. Paid street parking, Usually somewhat difficult to find a space is available.
Does Bæst have vegetarian options?
Yes, Bæst offers vegetarian options.
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