Tèrra - Østerbro

Mitch

Lucia and Valerio are two of the sweetest and caring people in the business. It's rare to arrive to a restaurant and feel like you're at home and part of the family.

The food is exquisite, the prawn and halibut dishes are some of the best in copenhagen and are both new, exciting and also comforting.

Lucia is also a master story teller and sommelier, she takes you on a journey connecting every dish together as part of an overall grand plan ensuring you're never lost or thinking about where you are in the whole experience. Her choice for wines is thoughtful and perfect representing the food and region with pride.

Frankly the green star misrepresents this place as this is a serious restaurant who gives a shit about delivering exceptional food and experience whilst also having a sustainable and positive impact on our environment.

If I lived in Copenhagen I'd be her once a month and Il Mattarello once a week and maybe even convince Valerio to cook his famous porchetta for me.

Loved it!

PS I messed up the Prawn photo through eagerness

Quasar

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.

Andrea P.

An incredible dining experience in the heart of Copenhagen. The restaurant is cozy with a warm, inviting atmosphere. With only a few tables, the staff can focus on delivering a highly personalized experience, and some dishes are even presented by the chef. Being able to interact with the chef adds a deeper understanding of the process and creates a closer connection to the meal. The menu is entirely fish and vegetable-based, featuring a minimal yet distinctly Nordic style that doesn't compromise on flavor. The celeriac taco is simply divine, and other standout dishes include the perfectly cooked wild seabass, the surprising mackerel with fig leaf oil, and the courgettes with ajo blanco and mint. A special mention goes to the dessert—custard with plum juice and puffed rice, which looks simple but offers an unexpectedly delightful combination of flavors and textures. The wine pairing is also expertly curated, and I appreciated how they sought our feedback on possible variations. An unforgettable experience!

Francesco I.

Abbiamo festeggiato i nostri cinquant'anni insieme al Térra di Copenaghen, ristorante 'zero waste' con una
offerta gastronomica ricercata, basata essenzialmente su piatti di pesce abbinati a verdure ed erbe aromatiche originali. La creatività di Valerio in cucina (a vista), la narrazione sapiente ed emozionante di Lucia, in sala, la cura di ogni dettaglio e il servizio inappuntabile ci hanno conquistato dall'inizio alla fine. L'abbinamento dei vini (noi abbiamo optato per il 'piccolo' wine-pairing di tre vini: italiano, francese, greco) si è rivelato perfetto. Un' indimenticabile esperienza sensoriale fatta di armonia di sapori e sinfonia di gusti memorabili.

Luca B.

Non ho parole per descrivere la felicità al termine di questa cena che ci ha letteralmente catapultati in un viaggio tra sapori odori e racconti appassionati. Lucia ci ha accolto all’interno del suo locale con un sorriso ed una padronanza unica persona davvero elegante ed appassionata.
Il locale è molto intimo curato pulito e con una cucina a vista posta più in basso rispetto alla sala, posizione che regala come in un’arena, la possibilità di godere dello spettacolo inscenato per i pochi tavoli e di conseguenza fortunati commensali. Valerio, lo chef, ha un talento davvero unico nel gestire ed abbinare sapori, colori, profumi ed emozioni ed ogni portata diventa un viaggio in atmosfere marine di terra o del sottobosco Lucia con molto amore illustra ciò che lo chef ha pensato creato e trasformato in emozione! Che altro aggiungere una perla italiana a Copenaghen, eccellenza che merita senza dubbio la prima stella MICHELIN, ho mangiato spesso in locali stellati ma questo davvero non ha nulla da invidiare a nessuno. Grazie ragazzi ci avete reso felici con una cena magica ed ancor di più per aver scoperto due persone davvero speciali! Luca e Michi

Søren J.

Thanks for a very lovely and rather unique experience last night. The combination of the warm hospitality and the flawless, beautiful and exciting dishes really swept us away! 🥳

Terra is very much a unique and shining star on the CPH Gastro heaven.

Oh, and the wines were outstanding - exceptional and ingenuous pairings all the way!

Edoardo C.

An unprecedented experience with delicious dishes and unique flavors never before tasted, thanks to chef Valerio Serino, who is always present and attentive to the smallest details. In the dining room, Lucia De Luca ensures that nothing is taken for granted, with wines perfectly paired to each course. Inside, you'll find a warm and especially welcoming atmosphere. Absolutely worth trying!

Dominique B.

Wow - what a meal. Terra’s small (but mighty) team curated a full experience from the moment we stepped in the door. The chef included so many unique flavors and textures. We had a great time and left smiling ear to ear.