Jordnær
No.56 World's 50 Best 2025 — Tina
Veronica's Take
In a quiet corner of Copenhagen, Tina and Eric Vildgaard have crafted Jordnær into a standout on the World's 50 Best Restaurants 2025 list, claiming the No.56 spot. All this was achieved while raising six children and without any external financial backing. Eric, a caviar connoisseur, meticulously chooses each roe to enhance the menu's exceptional seafood, which is thoughtfully paired with premium wines and champagnes. This is fine dining that balances intimacy with ambition, where the founders' dedication is as rich as the caviar they serve.
and Eric Vildgaard opened Jordnær in 2017, with no external financial support, and while taking care of six children. If you are a fan of the finest ingredients plucked from the sea, Jordnær is your perfect destination. Caviar plays an important role: Eric Vildgaard is a true aficionado and picks the right roe for every dish. The menu is paired with exquisite wines, while a full pairing of top-marque champagnes is also available. @restaurantjordnaer Tina and Eric Vildgaard opened Jordnær in 2017, with no external financial support, and while taking care of six children. If you are a fan of the finest ingredients plucked from the sea, Jordnær is your perfect destination. Caviar plays an important role: Eric Vildgaard is a true aficionado and picks the right roe for every dish. The menu is paired with exquisite wines, while a full pairing of top-marque champagnes is also available.
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The people behind Jordnær
Eric Vildgaard
profileChef and co-founder
Chef and co-founder of Jordnaer, Copenhagen (No.56, World's 50 Best Restaurants 2025). A caviar specialist who selects the roe for each dish.
Tina Vildgaard
profileCo-founder
Co-founder of Jordnaer in Copenhagen (No.56, World's 50 Best Restaurants 2025), opened 2017 with no external financial support.
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