Last mentioned: Mar 12, 2026
Resignation
Redzepi steps down from his leadership role following allegations of workplace misconduct.
Noma 3.0 Announcement
Redzepi announces the restaurant will close for regular service to become a full-time food laboratory.
Global Recognition
Noma is named the World's Best Restaurant for the first time, sparking a global culinary trend.
Noma Opens
René Redzepi and Claus Meyer open Noma in a converted warehouse in Copenhagen.
René Redzepi, the influential founder of Copenhagen's Noma, has resigned from the world-renowned restaurant following allegations of workplace abuse. This departure marks a critical turning point for the global fine-dining industry and the future of the Noma brand as it transitions into a food laboratory model.