NORDHUS X ESSE

NORDHUS welcomes one of the world’s most visionary chefs With Californian roots and a CV that includes heading the kitchens of flagships like Noma, Le Bernadin, Per Se, The Fat Duck, Amass and now ESSE, Matt Orlando is anything but an unknown name on the international restaurant scene. For years, he has worked uncompromisingly with sustainable gastronomy, showing how the kitchen of the future can be both responsible and delicious. As the gourmet chef himself puts it: “Normality is a paved road. It’s comfortable to walk on, but no flowers grow there.” Just a few months ago, Matt Orlando opened the restaurant ESSE in Nordhavn. Here, he has created yet another visionary kitchen that sets new standards for zero food waste and places deep respect on the ingredients. Now you can get a taste of ESSE’s ambitious plates right here at NORDHUS, when Matt Orlando takes over our kitchen from February 3–5, 2026. Book your ticket now and join the communal dinner with NORDHUS x ESSE.