Copenhagen’s famed Noma restaurant to reopen without founder Redzepi at helm
Summary
Noma, a famous restaurant in Copenhagen, is reopening on August 5 without its founder and head chef, René Redzepi. The restaurant lost its three Michelin stars and will now be led by new chefs with a changing monthly menu focused on seasonal ingredients.Key Facts
- Noma is a well-known restaurant in Copenhagen famous for "New Nordic" cuisine.
- René Redzepi, the founder and celebrity chef, stepped away in March after abuse and assault allegations surfaced.
- The allegations cover incidents from about 2009 to 2017 and include verbal and physical mistreatment of staff.
- Redzepi apologized publicly and now serves as a creative director instead of head chef.
- The restaurant closed in January and delayed reopening partly due to these controversies.
- Noma lost its three Michelin stars because it was not open long enough in 2026 to qualify for the guide.
- New executive head chef Pablo Soto and other longtime chefs now lead the restaurant.
- The menu will change every month and emphasize fresh, seasonal ingredients.
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