Osteria 16: from Copenhagen's osteria feel to our own kitchen

There are places that stick out a little extra. Not because they are perfect or well-made, but because they have something else. Warmth. Life. The smell of food being cooked nearby. Tables being shared. Glasses being refilled. A feeling that you are happy to stay a little longer than you intended.

Osteria 16 in Copenhagen is just such a place. And maybe that's why we at Mon Bistro are so happy to include their kitchen accessories in our range. It doesn't feel like an ordinary product line. It feels like a little piece of restaurant life to bring home.

A simple and warm interpretation of Italy

Osteria 16 opened in Copenhagen in 2014 and has become known for its simple, genuine and seasonal Italian food. The restaurant is described as an antipasti restaurant and bar where the food is shared around the table, with seasonal ingredients and a lot of inspiration from Italy.

Behind the restaurant are chef Morten Kaltoft and artist Emil Alsbo. I really like that combination. Food and feeling. Craftsmanship and vision. Something practical and something creative at the same time.

This is also evident in the expression. Osteria 16 is not complicated. It is not stiff. It is Italian food with soul, served in a way that makes you want to sit back, talk a little longer and let the dinner take its time.

And that's pretty much how we think about home too.

Things that are actually used

At Mon Bistro you will find Osteria 16s kitchen accessories, and we are so proud to be their first retailer of that particular part of the range.

These are products that have a clear connection to the restaurant's own kitchen. Classic pasta pans, saucepans, lids, serving dishes, serving utensils, cookbooks and small favorites that belong in a kitchen where real food is cooked.

One of the nice products is Osteria 16 Padella Aluminium Pan. It is an Italian aluminum pasta pan, the same type of pan used daily in the kitchen at Osteria 16. Made in Italy from 99.5 percent pure aluminum, it has stainless steel handles and is designed to provide even heat. Perfect for pasta, but also for that type of cooking where you want to be able to stir, turn and serve straight from the pan.

The range also includes Easy Pasta by Osteria 16, a hardcover cookbook filled with pasta, recipes, stories and the relaxed atmosphere that has made the restaurant so beloved. The recipes are in both English and Danish, and the book goes so well with a pasta pan or as a gift for someone who likes to cook dinner for a long time.

And then there are those details that make the table more lively. Platters, serving platters, tongs, large spoons, tomato sauce and small canned delicacies. Things that make it easier to set the table for something delicious without making it so complicated.

Why Osteria 16 available at Mon Bistro

When we choose products for Mon Bistro, it's never just about something being pretty. It has to feel right. There should be a thought, a feeling and an everyday life in the product.

Mon Bistro was born from the love of bistros, hotels, restaurants, wine bars, travel and homes where people feel comfortable. We like things that are used over and over again. Things that can be left out. Things that invite you to dinner, everyday life and conversation.

Therefore, it is suitable Osteria 16 so good with us.

Their products are simple, functional and made to be used. Not just to sit on a shelf. They belong in the kitchen, on the table, in the middle of dinner. They carry that feeling of an Italian osteria, but in a way that works at home. In an apartment, a house, a summer kitchen or around a table with friends on a regular Thursday.

That's exactly what we love.

Not perfect homes. Personal homes.

We often say that we don't believe in perfect homes. We believe in personal homes. Homes that are changed, used and filled with things you really enjoy.

Osteria 16 reminds us of just that. That food doesn't have to be advanced to feel special. That a pan, a plate or a cookbook can be the start of a dinner. That it's often the simple things that bring people together.

So if you're longing for a little more of an Italian osteria feel at home, start there. With a good pasta pan. A big plate on the table. A book full of recipes. Something delicious to share.

And let dinner take a little time.

// Rasmus