Christmas 2025
Christmas Lunch 2025 in Copenhagen - discover christmas at zeleste
Experience the magic of Christmas at Zeleste – one of Copenhagen’s most atmospheric settings for Christmas lunch and dinner in 2025. In our covered cobblestone courtyard, a large open fireplace sets the tone for an unforgettable evening. Inside, the historic building is decorated with cosy corners and elegant details, creating a warm and intimate holiday atmosphere.
Zeleste is known for its romantic and personal ambiance – perfect for private gatherings, whether you’re a small party of friends or a larger group looking for something special.
Christmas on the menu
Enjoy our delicious Christmas lunch plate or indulge in our refined tasting menu with a perfectly paired wine selection. See our Christmas menus and 2025 offerings below.
CHRISTMAS LUNCH PLATE
Served daily from 14 November between 12 PM and 5 PM. Minimum 2 guests, and the table is yours for 1.5 hours. .
1. Serving
- Herring with red onion and capers
- Cold-smoked salmon with smoked cheese and lingonberries
- Skagen salad with vendace roe and lemon
- Breaded cod loin with tartar sauce
- Warm duck rillettes with glazed onions
- Two kinds of cheese with seasonal compote
2. Serving
- Traditional Danish rice pudding with warm cherry sauce
Price: 395 kr. pr. person
ADD-ONS
CHRISTMAS DRINKING PACKAGE
Draft beer, selected wines, soft drinks, and still or sparkling water – ad libitum for 1.5 hours.
Price: 450 kr. pr. person
HOMEMADE AQUAVIT
Our own homemade Christmas schnapps – a tradition spanning half a century.
Price per bottle: 1,100 kr.
ZELESTE’S CHRISTMAS MENU
Served from 14 November, every evening from 5 PM. Tasting menu — 5 courses in 4 servings. Must be ordered by at least 2 guests, and the table is yours for 2 hours.
1. Serving
- Croquettes with shrimp, lobster, and aioli.
2. Serving
- Skagen salad with hand-peeled shrimp, dill cream, vendace roe, and lemon
- Cold-smoked salmon with fresh cheese cream, lingonberries, and rye crumble.
3. Serving
- Confit duck leg with glazed onions, mashed potatoes and duck sauce
4. Serving
Classic risalamande with warm cherry sauce
Menu price: 650 kr. pr. person
We also offer a vegetarian menu. See our suggested wine pairing below – carefully selected to complement the Christmas menu.
ADD-ONS
WINE PAIRING — INCL. STILL/SPARKLING WATER
1. Serving Champagne, Michel Gonet, Cuvée 69, Blanc de Noirs
2. Serving Sancerre Les Pierris, Domaine Roger Champault, France
3. Serving Bourgogne, Pinot Noir, Domaine d’Ardhuy, France
4. Serving Tonel 12, 20 years – Quinta de la Rosa, Douro
Price: 525 kr. pr. person
CHRISTMAS DRINKING PACKAGE
Draft beer, selected wines, soft drinks, coffee, and still or sparkling water – ad libitum for 2 hours.
Price: 625 kr. pr. person
Christmas Dinner for Larger Groups and Companies
Planning a Christmas party for your company or a larger group? We offer a festive evening in the spirit of the season, featuring a five-course menu, drinks during dinner, and an open bar until 2 AM.
Please note:
We reserve the right to adjust menus according to available deliveries.
For parties of 10 guests or more, we will always seat the group together. For larger parties, several tables may be used. While we cannot guarantee a specific area of the restaurant, we will always do our best to accommodate special requests.
A single payment is required for parties of 10 guests or more. To ensure a smooth experience for both your party and our other guests, we are unfortunately unable to process individual payments for larger groups.
Find our terms and conditions here.