Noma restaurant prepares to reopen under new leadership after abuse allegations

World-class venue puts renewed focus on staff wellbeing under new head chef after René Redzepi stepped down and apologised for his behaviour The Copenhagen restaurant Noma – often ranked among the world’s best – is preparing to reopen next week under new leadership for the first time since its star chef and co-founder,

Denmark's iconic Noma restaurant is set to reopen on Aug. 5 with neither its founder and celebrity chef René Redzepi at the helm nor its three stars in the Michelin Guide.

Aside from Redzepi in the open kitchen, another notable absence will be the restaurant's three Michelin stars. The restaurant said it would not be part of this year’s Michelin Guide, saying it didn't meet the guide’s requirements for being open long enough in 2026.

Denmark’s iconic Noma restaurant is set to reopen on Aug. 5 with neither its founder and celebrity chef René Redzepi at the helm nor its three stars in the Michelin Guide.

Denmark’s iconic Noma restaurant is reopening on August 5 without its founder, René Redzepi, at the helm

Denmark’s iconic Noma restaurant is reopening on August 5 without its founder, René Redzepi, at the helm

Copenhagen’s famed Noma restaurant to reopen without founder Redzepi at helm  AP News