Vores Skotterup in Snekkersten, yakitori-grilled pigeon, a waffle with ham and truffle and a quiet autumn evening by the Øresund

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Atmosphere and setting

Vores Skotterup sits in the old inn building at Strandvejen 232 in Snekkersten, a short drive from Helsingør and right on the Øresund. The building dates from the 1800s, and that history is still part of the place. Oliver has developed the restaurant, the interior and the kitchen over the years, and by his own account the wine selection is a central part of the concept.

It is a restaurant that works in different ways depending on the season. In summer the location is wonderful, with the view over the water and a cosy courtyard if you would rather sit somewhere a little more sheltered.

In autumn it is the atmosphere indoors that does it. The dining room is cosy and elegant without ever becoming stiff or formal, with laid wooden tables, candlelight and mullioned windows. We think Oliver has struck a really fine balance between the classic inn feel and a more modern expression, and it works equally well as a couple, with friends or with the family.

The four-course menu

We chose the kitchen's four-course menu for two (990 kr.), which is built from several smaller servings rather than a traditional starter and main. It is a concept we really like. You get to taste more of the kitchen's ideas, and it suits the kind of seasonal food Vores Skotterup serves, where the menu changes with the year.

The first course was pan-fried langoustine tails with carrot, langoustine sauce, salted lemon, almonds and thyme. Jes in particular is a big fan of langoustine, and it is exactly the kind of dish he orders whenever he spots it on a menu. Sweetness, acidity and something nutty around the shellfish, with the thyme giving it an aromatic edge.
I swapped the langoustines for a risotto - and I absolutely did not regret it.
It came with braised beef, Parmigiano, spinach and cheese sauce (a 20 kr. supplement on the bill). A richer, more classic serving that suits the autumn.

The second course was a waffle with Danish ham, mushrooms, apple jelly, fermented garlic and autumn truffle. Not the combination you first picture when you think of a waffle, but here it was a savoury serving, where the ham, mushrooms and truffle pulled it in a classic, autumnal direction and the apple jelly brought something fruity. A really delicious combination.

The yakitori-grilled pigeon breast with mushrooms, figs, popcorn purée, sherry sauce and kale was the evening's “main course”. Pigeon has more character, and together with the mushrooms, figs and sherry sauce it felt exactly right for the season. The popcorn purée is an unusual detail, and it was the purée and the sauce that made the dish for us. It was beautifully plated too.

The desserts

Naturally, we finished with dessert. One was built around apple with vanilla and caramel sauce, which is about as autumnal as a dessert can get, and the vanilla ties it all together.

Alberte had the raspberry dessert with white chocolate and rosehip, which appears on the bill as Himdbær (125 kr.). The acidity of the raspberry against the sweet white chocolate, with a floral note from the rosehip, is a rather different combination. We like a dessert menu that has both the classic flavours and something a little more unexpected.

Wine and drinks

We started with two glasses of crémant (190 kr.) and moved on to a bottle of Bourgogne Aligoté 2023 from Jean-Claude Bachelet (700 kr.), followed by a couple of glasses of wine (220 kr.). We also had filtered water at 25 kr. per person.

We love a good glass of wine, so the wine list matters to us, and it is something we have noticed over many visits here. With a menu that ranges from shellfish to richer meat dishes, it is a real advantage to have a selection where you can find something to suit each serving.

The children

We often visit restaurants with Alberte and Olivia, so how a place handles children matters to us. Vores Skotterup may not be a traditional family restaurant, and it doesn't need to be. We actually like taking the children to places where a little more care has gone into the food.
That said, at Vores Skotterup there are always lovely dishes on the children's menu, and the girls love it.

The children had bolognese (two portions, 290 kr.), a children's ice cream (85 kr.) and two soft drinks (90 kr.). We also talked them through the other options, including a fish dish and a special lemonade, so there is enough flexibility for both children and adults to have a good evening.

Professional, relaxed service

The staff are one of the things we have come to appreciate here over the years. They are good at talking you through the food and the wine, and it never becomes formal or stiff.

In our experience, the best evenings in a restaurant happen when the service is professional yet relaxed and personal at the same time. That is the balance here, and it is one of the reasons we keep coming back.

Price and standard

The bill came to 2.760 kr. in total for two adults and two children. That covered the four-course menu for two, the supplement for the risotto, two glasses of crémant, the bottle of Aligoté from Bachelet, two glasses of wine, the raspberry dessert, filtered water, two bolognese, a children's ice cream and two soft drinks. Taking the children's food out, that works out at roughly 1.100 kr. per adult including wine.

Because the kitchen works with smaller servings, you can decide for yourself how big an evening you want. Some nights you want the long dinner with several courses and wine, other nights just a couple of good dishes, and that flexibility is a real strength.

Was there anything that didn't quite land? No. It was really good, and we find the standard rises with every visit. (Not sponsored)