Allmuen

I don’t write reviews often and I’m far from the most experienced when it comes to dining at restaurants. But visiting Allmuen was such a wonderful experience that I must needs share it! We had reserved a table beforehand after inquiring about allergies via telephone, as the party consisted of one person, me, with gluten intolerance (celiac disease), one person with gluten and lactose intolerance, a friend, and one person, my better half, that somehow likes the taste of both coriander and goat cheese. We didn’t quite arrive at the agreed time due to nightmarish traffic conditions caused by cruise boat tourists, out-of-order traffic lights, and an abominable parking garage, but our vanguard secured the table for us, and you can call if you’re delayed and aren’t fortunate enough to have someone to spearhead the effort. We were met by a very knowledgeable waiter, who not only knew about allergens, but also knew when to ask the chefs for clarification. We were recommended to stick to the three course meal for the best experience considering the replacements necessary to account for our respective allergies, and I found this to be very assuring. So armed with knowledge, we ordered a three course meal for the nonallergic among us and the house specialty for the remainder of the party, which was made gluten free. (They even asked follow-up questions about the degree of lactose intolerance, which goes to show that they know what they’re doing.) Soon after, in relative terms at least, the starter from the three course meal arrived, was introduced, and subsequently consumed with much delight. Then, the main course and the house specialty was served. And this is where my limited experience kicks in, as I don’t have any fancy words with which to describe the meal, but for me, it was absolutely sublime. I have never had a better meal. I enjoyed it to such an extent that my wife couldn’t stop smiling at the happy faces I made as I chewed the food. I relished every bite, and when it was all gone (and it was), I felt a profound sense of contentment that I have seldom felt in relation to food. But this was not to be the end of our quest! Dessert was still to come, and we all enjoyed our respective plates with much delight, and coffee! Food this great doesn’t come cheap, of course, but I think the quality more than justifies the price that is asked. Were the establishment closer to my residence in Denmark, we would surely frequent this place with some regularity. All in all, dining at Allmuen was an incredible experience. We will definitely be back!

This was a fantastically great experience! We ate there on 12 June 2024. The waiter had one hundred percent control over the menu, allergens (which is essential when we had both someone with celiac disease, someone with celiac disease and lactose intolerance and someone who can eat anything) and was able to recommend both alcoholic beverages and non-alcoholic beverages. She could also advise on which dishes would provide a good culinary experience, even if they were gluten/lactose free. The food was really good and visually also top. If I could give 6 stars, they would have. Both the special and the three-course meal were successful for those who ordered it. About the three-course menu (which I ate myself): The asparagus that was for starters was a wonderful combination of flavors. For the main course there was bread, which was insanely good, fish and mussels. The flavors complemented each other well. For dessert, there was a local twist on petit fours + strawberries. The coffee was certainly good too and was served in cups that evoked childhood memories (Cardamom town!). Of course it cost a little, but with high quality food and drink, professional waiters and a good atmosphere, I would say it was reasonable! It is probably a good idea to book a table! We did that. And we were there early, at 1630. We will come again!