Goldfinch
Copenhagen
At a glance
Nestled behind Esmée in the bustling area of Kongens Nytorv, 'Goldfinch' offers a modern interpretation of nostalgic Cantonese cuisine in the heart of Copenhagen. The restaurant's chef draws inspiration from his own childhood memories infused with contemporary culinary techniques, resulting in a menu that celebrates the authentic flavors of Cantonese cooking. Goldfinch is renowned for its variety of traditional dishes reimagined with flair, such as handcrafted dumplings, char siu, and uniquely textured scallop toast. The experience culminates with dessert favorites inspired by Hong Kong traditions.
The dining area at Goldfinch is characterized by its vivid red decor, with barstools, tiles, and panel walls creating a striking ambiance. This design choice not only fosters an inviting environment but also reflects the modern twist on traditional themes. The presence of table turntables allows guests to engage in an effortlessly interactive dining experience, echoing communal dining halls popular in Cantonese culture.
The venue further enhances its appeal with a welcoming bar area that accommodates walk-ins, making it an ideal spot for both planned gatherings or impromptu visits. On weekends, Goldfinch extends its closing hours, allowing diners to enjoy a lively, late-night atmosphere, complete with a curated selection of beverages served well beyond the kitchen's closing time.
Goldfinch's positioning within a vibrant courtyard adds an element of seclusion while maintaining the conveniences of urban accessibility. Its location makes it a fitting choice for diners looking to explore Chinese culinary traditions within a modern, dynamic setting.
Reviews
This was without a doubt the single best restaurant I ever visited. I travel quite a lot everything was just exceptional. Straightforward dishes, an extra extra friendly waiter and a very cozy vibe with the cooks keeping us company at the bar.
Honestly great restaurant in terms of the quality of food and overall taste but an extremely sloooooooow (sloth) service - -and going to blame the kitchen for this. Our reservation was at 8:30PM and we got out of there at 11:30PM. We got 1 appetizer at 9PM and got the second dish at 9:30PM. Everything was so slow and seemed like the other reviews mentioned this as well. Although the food quality was great, the kitchen mixed up 2 of our orders and we barely saw our server as well. They only found out they never gave us 2 of the dishes at the end of our meal. It was a let down hence why we’ve gotta give this restaurant an overall 3.0. If you want to dine and catch a movie or party after— not sure you’ll achieve that at this place. But even if you’re starving and want good service, this isn’t the place to go. While it is a more upscale restaurant, it’s still Chinese food so there’s no reason it should take 1 hour to serve fried rice- that should really take 10 mins to serve in a kitchen with more than 5 chefs — as far as what we can tell. But- great food! Don’t go on a Saturday or else you might get HANGRY
I'm so confused why this one only have a score of 4.0 when it's so amazing. Service excellent, caring and friendly, atmosphere enjoyable and ambience great both in vibe and in ability to converse without being overcrowded with sound, and the food is crazy good. The crispy aubergine alone is worth traveling for just to eat that. Can highly recommend!
We are a group with a bunch of dietary requirements, like lactose intolerance, nut and fish allergy and so on, and i’ve never had an experience with waiters who were more caring and attentive to that. Already that is a five stars from me, not even mentioned that every single dish we got was spiced to perfection and cooked the perfect amount. Truly an explosion of flavors. one starter, a side dish and a main will leave you absolutely full. The atmosphere and interior design was absolutely beautiful too. Loved the place.
Am once was great and the spot was cosy. Extremely warm inside though. A few of the dishes were sold out, otherwise 10/10. Our server was super friendly and helpful, all dishes that we did get to try we're delicious and portions generous. You must get the scallop toast, and French toast as a dessert (plenty to share between 2) We loved the free-flowing tea and mocktail selection.
