About 3 hours from Copenhagen with public transport, or 1 hour 45 minutes by car is Daniel Berlins new restaurant, Vyn – translates to “View” in English.
Daniel Berlin is one of the most renowned Nordic Chefs, and his former Restaurant, Daniel Berlin Krog, bolstered 2 Michelin stars and was hailed as one of the best restaurants in all of Scandinavia.
In 2020, he decided to close the restaurant due to a personal tragedy. 3 years later, in October 2023, he opened his new concept called Vyn in the eastern part of Skåne called Österlen. The ambition was clear, create great food in a beautiful atmosphere with work life balance. The main restaurant is open 3 days a week for dinner, Wednesday through Friday and has one serving for Lunch on Saturdays. Guests can also elect to stay at Vyn overnight with prices starting at 3500 SEK or $320.
Many have predicted that the restaurant would reclaim its 2 stars in the years edition of the Michelin Guide, set to be announced on the 28th of may in Helsinki.
I would personally give the restaurant 1 star ⭐️ here is a condensed review:
The service was incredible. Very attentive, discrete, knowledgeable and personable. Our main server was Andrea’s who has a background at Kong Hans. To me, the level was in 2-3 starred.
The food was not memorable. I would categorize Daniel Berlins style as new Nordic and simplitic. The produce, often sourced nearby, plays the main act and few dishes left a lasting impression. The dishes were generally rather aesthetically pleasing, but it was lacking more flavor. Exceptions were the Langoustine and Lamb dish. Amuse bouche and desserts were weak in my opinion.
The wine card was above average and our sommelier suggested some lovely wines and even gave me a taste of their Tondonia 81 from their wine pairing.
The location was very beautiful, both the interior and view, but is very out of the way, requiring a total travel time for us of 6 hours.
Price for two tasting menus we paid 7000 SEK or $640. Wine pairings start at 2500 SEK or 230$.
However, do note you will most likely also have to pay for accommodation either at Vyn or in an Airbnb nearby which is an additional +200$.
Overall, I thought the concept and identity of Daniel Berlin was very strong and the service outstanding, but the food itself was a disappointment and I will not be returning anytime soon.
The Danish Connoisseur
by KanyeHefner