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The best restaurant in North Zealand – no contest. One of Denmark’s most beautifully situated restaurants, where everything simply comes together.
I grew up in Humlebæk myself, and I clearly remember how there was once an inn here with a billiard table and an altogether different atmosphere. Today, that is hard to imagine when you are sitting at Restaurant Sletten.
Because this is something else entirely.
It exudes quality.
Restaurant Sletten is, in my opinion, the best restaurant in all of North Zealand. And it is no accident that they are listed in the Michelin Guide.
But for me, Sletten is also more than just a restaurant.
This is where my father celebrated his 60-year anniversary at Electrolux. A truly wonderful day where everything simply came together – the food, the atmosphere, the service. The kind of day you hold on to.
And when I sit here today, I cannot help thinking of him.
God, how I miss him.
And perhaps that is also why Sletten means a little more to me than so many other places.
Sletten sits right down by the little harbour in Humlebæk.
It is one of those locations you cannot create – it is simply there.
The view across the Øresund, the small boats in the harbour and the unhurried pace all do something to the experience. It is a place where you land.
The interior is classic, Nordic and elegant, with large windows and plenty of light.
And in summer…
The terrace is simply wonderful.
It is without comparison one of the best places to sit in all of North Zealand.
The service is spot on.
Professional without being stiff. Attentive without being too much. And with a calm that lets you simply lean back.
It is clear that the restaurant belongs to the same family as Formel B and Uformel.
We have been here many times – around 15 – and I have never had a bad experience.
That says a great deal.
Restaurant Sletten also works really well for parties and celebrations.
I experienced it myself at my father’s anniversary, and it is exactly the kind of place where you can confidently gather family or colleagues and know that everything will come together.
The food, the service, the surroundings.
It all fits.
The kitchen at Restaurant Sletten is classically grounded, with clear references to French cuisine – but with a focus on seasonal Danish produce.
The menu changes regularly, and that is part of its strength.
Snacks
We almost always start with snacks.
Small, elegant servings – often with fish and shellfish, crisp elements and sharp, acidic notes. This is where the level is set from the very start.
Starters
Examples of dishes:
Beef tartare – classic, well balanced and with plenty of depth
Lightly cooked fish with butter-based sauces
Shellfish with a focus on freshness and simplicity
Main courses
Pan-roasted white fish – crisp on the outside and perfectly cooked
Beef or veal with rich, reduced sauces
Seasonal vegetables – simple, but precise
Signature dish
Fish soup – rich, creamy and full of flavour
A place I go for inspiration
Part of what makes Sletten so special to me is that it is also a place I go to be inspired.
It is not only a restaurant.
It is also a place where I sit and think:
“That one – I have to try making that at home.”
It might be a sauce, a technique, a combination of flavours.
It is the kind of cooking where many of the elements can actually be taken home and used in a perfectly ordinary kitchen – for a lovely Saturday dinner or a good lunch.
And that is a real joy.
The desserts – and the one you MUST choose
The dessert menu is really strong.
And there is one you must not miss:
Sea buckthorn surprise
Lightly torched meringue, ice cream inside and a chocolate base.
Sharp, sweet, crisp and creamy all at once.
It is spot on.
Menu & price level
(Updated April 2026)
The menu varies with the season.
Price level:
Lunch for 2 people including wine: DKK 1,800 – 2,500
It is at the higher end – but the experience lives up to it.
At a glance:
Location:
Sletten Havn, Humlebæk – right on the water
What we had:
Snacks, tartare, fish, fish soup and dessert
Highlights:
The view, the service and the sea buckthorn surprise
Price:
DKK 1,800 – 2,500 for 2 people
Atmosphere:
Elegant, calm and polished
Restaurant Sletten
Strandvejen 101
3050 Humlebæk
formelbgroup.dk/sletten/
