Noma Reopens in Copenhagen on August 5; Pablo Soto to Lead Daily Operations Instead of René Redzepi

Noma reopened in Copenhagen on August 5, 2026. The key point about its return is not simply that service has resumed, but that the center of daily operations has changed. According to Noma’s official website and related reports, Pablo Soto Rodríguez Gil is identified as Executive Head Chef.

Noma’s return to Copenhagen marks a shift from founder-led daily operations to a structure in which the new leadership team shares responsibilities.

Redzepi Has Not Left Completely

René Redzepi remains Noma’s founder and owner, as well as its Creative Director. However, he has stepped away from daily operations. It is therefore more accurate to describe the change as a separation between day-to-day management and creative responsibilities, rather than as Redzepi’s complete departure or a transfer of all authority.

In addition to Pablo Soto, Noma’s daily operations involve CEO Annika de las Heras and Head of R&D Mette Brink Søberg. Soto’s official English title is Executive Head Chef.

From Three Seasons to 12 Seasons

Noma announced that it would move from its previous three-season operating model to a “12 Seasons” model featuring a different expression each month. The reservations page lists booking availability from August 5 through October 31, 2026.

This change means that, after reopening, the menu and guest experience will be organized around monthly expressions rather than one fixed format. However, the specific menu details for each month were not included in the materials reviewed here.

Not Included in the Michelin Guide

Noma was excluded from the 2026 Michelin Guide. According to reports, its 2026 operating period was not long enough to meet the guide’s requirements. This describes the restaurant’s status at the time of reopening and does not indicate any future evaluation or the restoration of Michelin stars.

Media reports have included allegations of abuse and violence by former employees concerning René Redzepi and Noma. However, the individual allegations and factual circumstances cannot be asserted beyond the scope of those reports. The reopening is being reported in the context of Noma beginning under a new operating structure after these controversies.

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