Paula has received a warm welcome from both guests and critics. Read about our philosophy, head chef Stefan Hansen’s seasonal dishes, and the atmosphere that makes Paula something special.

Reviews

Since opening Paula in Carlsberg Byen, we’ve been truly overwhelmed by the warm and curious response from guests, neighbors, and critics alike. It means the world to us — because from the very beginning, our goal with Paula has been to create a relaxed restaurant with high ambitions, quality ingredients, and genuine freedom of choice for our guests.

Head chef Stefan Hansen and his team have delivered on that vision beautifully. As Ole Troelsø from Børsen wrote about our pan-fried turbot:
“Everything gets exactly what it needs: the bread is golden and crisp, the fillet firm and juicy, the farce light and airy, and a lively sauce made from the fish’s bones, kefir, and pickled dill rounds off the flavor perfectly.”

Martin Kongstad of Weekendavisen praised our work with vegetables:
“I’ve had countless dishes made with celeriac — at Arpège in Paris, I once had six courses of it — and Paula’s was better than them all.”

And according to Gastro’s Svend Rasmussen, Stefan’s “precise and flavorful dishes radiate finesse.”

But Paula is more than just the kitchen. Our restaurant manager and sommelier Nils Sonne Andersen, along with the entire front-of-house team, create an atmosphere that stays with you. As Joakim Grundahl from Politiken wrote:
“They hadn’t been open for many days, but the servers, the head chef, and host Stefan Hansen already seemed right at home — relaxed and in good spirits.”

A heartfelt thank-you to all the guests and reviewers who have shared their words and their time with us.
Paula’s journey has only just begun — and we can’t wait to see where it leads.

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