What should I order at Pingvin?
Pingvin
Tapas
The most frequently praised item overall: reviewers repeatedly call the tapas tasty, amazing, well-cooked, and beautifully served, with lots of variety and mix-and-match options.
Barbecue Chicken
Specifically singled out as having an 'explosion of flavour' and being especially memorable among the tapas dishes.
White Chocolate Moose
Mentioned as 'amazing' and highlighted as a standout dessert.
Onion Bhajis
Called out as a unique and loved part of the restaurant's Danish take on tapas, making the menu feel special and creative.
Vegan and Vegetarian Options
Praised for being delicious and worth recommending, with several reviews noting the quality and variety of the vegetarian and vegan dishes.
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 4 to 10 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:45 AM to 10 PM |
| Thursday | 11:45 AM to 10 PM |
| Friday | 11:45 AM to 12 AM |
| Saturday | 11:45 AM to 12 AM |
| Sunday | Closed |
About Pingvin
Pingvin is a tapas restaurant in Aalborg, Denmark, also listed as a banquet hall, function room facility, and takeout restaurant. Reviewers consistently mention small tapas-style dishes, a cozy atmosphere, and friendly, service-minded staff. The restaurant is described as being a little outside the center, in the newer part of Aalborg close to the harbor front. It offers dine-in, outdoor seating, takeout, and table service, with lunch and dinner reservations recommended.
Amenities & services
From the business
- Identifies as women-owned
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Onsite services
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Great cocktails
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great wine list
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Happy hour drinks
- Hard liquor
- Late-night food
- Private dining room
- Small plates
- Vegan options
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
Dining options
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Gender-neutral restroom
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Quiet
- Romantic
- Trendy
Crowd
- Groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Tourists
- Transgender safespace
Planning
- Brunch reservations recommended
- Lunch reservations recommended
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
- Credit cards
Children
- Good for kids
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Parking
- Paid parking garage
- Paid parking lot
- Usually plenty of parking
Pets
- Dogs allowed
Frequently asked questions
What is Pingvin known for?
Pingvin is known for its tapas-style small plates, especially the build-your-own format where guests choose 4, 6, 8, or 12 dishes. Reviewers repeatedly praise the pork cheeks, lobster soup, goat cheese, and the overall variety of fish, seafood, vegetarian, vegan, beef, chicken, and pork options.
Is Pingvin good value, and what is the price range?
Reviewers say the price is fair to slightly expensive, but worth it for the amount and quality of food. The menu is built around small-plate sets, and one review notes the price was adjusted for a one-hour table, which still felt sufficient for the amount of tapas served.
Do you need to book ahead at Pingvin?
Yes, reservations are recommended for lunch, dinner, and brunch, and several reviewers say people were turned away when they arrived without booking. This is especially useful if you want a table in the busy newer part of Aalborg near the harbor front.
Is parking available at Pingvin?
Yes. Paid parking garage, Paid parking lot, Usually plenty of parking is available.
Does Pingvin have vegetarian options?
Yes, Pingvin offers vegan options.
Is Pingvin kid-friendly?
Yes, Pingvin is good for kids.
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