Michelin Stars 2025: Denmark’s Culinary Sky Grows Brighter
Danish gastronomy stood out among the five Nordic nations, claiming 6 of the 10 newly awarded one-starred restaurants, bringing the country’s total to an impressive 37 Michelin-starred restaurants, the highest number of restaurants and the highest number of overall stars in the Nordics.
Denmark reaffirmed its status as a world-class culinary destination at the 2025 Nordic Michelin Awards, held at the scenic Anneberg Kulturpark in the UNESCO Global Geopark Odsherred. Danish gastronomy stood out among the five Nordic nations, claiming 6 of the 10 newly awarded one-starred restaurants, bringing the country’s total to an impressive 37 Michelin-starred restaurants, the highest number of restaurants and the highest number of overall stars in the region.
The new stars were awarded to restaurants across the country, from Alimentum in Aalborg in northern Denmark, to a hidden gem, Pearl By Paul Proffitt in the small southern city of Kruså, and several newcomers in the culinary capital of Copenhagen. Among them, Texture in Copenhagen received praise for its standout “duck fat brioche,” while Sushi Anaba, newly relocated to the Nordhavn district, impressed with Japanese precision and Danish sensibility. Speaking from the stage, its chef Mads Battefeld emphasized: “It’s all about working with the best produce and showcasing simplicity.”
Denmark maintained its stronghold in the region by retaining its seven 2-starred restaurants, and remains the only Nordic country with three 3-starred restaurants: Jordnær, Noma, and Geranium. On stage, Geranium’s Rasmus Kofoed reflected on the journey: “We received the three stars 9 years ago. The group has become bigger and that is the development in the Nordic countries.”
This year also brought special recognition for service and sustainability. Lykke Metzger of the two-starred Alchemist was honored with the Service Award, with judges praising the restaurant’s unique and eclectic approach to service. Two new Green Stars, awarded for sustainable practices, went to Treetop in the design-forward city of Vejle, and Dragsholm Slot Gourmet in Odsherred. Accepting the award, chef Andreas Møller shared: “It’s always been a natural thing to follow nature – but sustainability is also about the staff. How are they feeling?”
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Looking to the future, Michael Nørtoft of Ti Trin Ned received the Young Chef Award, cementing Denmark’s culinary legacy in the next generation.
Finally, Denmark also stood out in the Bib Gourmand category, which highlights high-quality food at accessible prices. The country claimed 7 out of 9 Nordic Bib Gourmands, including ET in Aarhus, Denmark’s second-largest city - further proving that remarkable food experiences on all levels can be found across the entire country.