Five years ago dining out in Copenhagen, Denmark was an ordinary experience even thought a little weary. But in the last years there is a sea change in Copenhagen kitchens. Young Danish chefs are scouting out distinctive regional ingredients and serving them up in creative dishes.

An amazing view from Alberto K on the 20th floor of the Radisson SAS Royal Denmark hotel. This restaurant has fused Scandinavian with Italian. The result: some dishes are flashier and more successful than others.

This photograph depicts a creation with king crab at Alberto K, where many of the dishes are subtle and delicate.