Charcuterie, mozzarella, and Neapolitan-inspired pizza from the Relæ group in Nørrebro. Everything made in-house, from the cured meats to the cheese to the flour-dusted dough. The wood-fired oven dominates the open kitchen and the smell of blistered crust hits you before you sit down. Christian Puglisi built this place as proof that serious sourcing and casual formats are not mutually exclusive. The result is one of Copenhagen's most honest restaurants — no pretension, just craft at every stage of production.
Location
Nørrebro, Copenhagen
Plan Your Visit
Reservations recommended
Insider Intel
Start with the charcuterie plate — they cure everything themselves. Then a pizza: the classic margherita to understand the base, or the seasonal topping if it sounds right. The mozzarella is made fresh daily. A natural wine from their tight list.
Dinner Thursday–Saturday, or lunch on weekends. Reservations recommended but the bar takes walk-ins. Nørrebro neighbourhood energy makes the room feel right.
The Relæ group (Christian Puglisi) brought serious craft to casual formats. Bæst is the result: a genuine pizza and charcuterie programme with the sourcing rigour of a fine dining kitchen. The pasta-making setup visible from the dining room tells you everything about their values. Very popular with locals.