O16

Osteria 16

dal. 2014
No. 01
Emil Alsbo
Morten Kaltoft
For shops that know
a book is also an object.
Cookbook no. 1
About the book / Cookbook no. 1
About

The book did not begin as a publisher's project.

It was built from 12 years of daily service at Copenhagen's Osteria 16. While the recipes are grounded in Italian heritage, the physical book is an artifact of pure Danish design and class. Created by former Michelin Starred Era Ora chef Morten Kaltoft and artist Emil Alsbo, it brings Copenhagen's unmistakable minimalist flair to the printed page, pairing high end tactility with raw canvas and disciplined negative space.

For shops that know a book is also an object. Osteria 16 Cookbook No. 1 is a proven, premium title designed for curated design, lifestyle, and culinary shelves.

Printed with high production standards in Italy, it is a steady seller globally, moving consistently through staff picks and repeat interest rather than relying on a launch window fad.

80
Recipes
296
Pages
30K+
Copies sold
Osteria 16 held against a red wall
About
World

From Copenhagen, Made in Italy, Read worldwide.

Kinfolk Magazine / International feature
“A small Italian room on Haderslevgade that has quietly become a centre of gravity for the city's food culture.”
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Stocked in
Belgium Canada Denmark France Germany Japan Netherlands Norway South Korea Sweden United Kingdom United States and more…
Coming soon
Argentina Australia
Distributed
Worldwide
The authors
Authors

Founded together. Still in it together.

Portrait of Emil Alsbo
Emil Alsbo
Co-founder / Artist, Photographer

With a background in the art world, Emil oversees the visual identity, the front of house, and the sourcing partnerships from Avola to Piemonte. As the photographer behind all books and Osteria 16's highly successful online presence, he captures every recipe and corner of the restaurant with the eye of an artist. Emil ensures that the book matches the aesthetic restraint and high end tactility that design aware customers expect from a premium object.

Osteria 16 storefront, Haderslevgade 16
Osteria 16
Three working restaurants

The foundation of the book is not a single pop up, but three highly successful, working restaurants across Copenhagen. Together, these three locations form a culinary institution with a massive built-in audience. Known for antipasti led menus, rigorous sourcing, and consistent daily service, these three kitchens are where our book's recipes were iteratively developed, tested, and served to thousands of guests.

Portrait of Morten Kaltoft
Morten Kaltoft
Co-founder / Chef

Morten anchors the kitchen. Trained in the vineyard lined hills of Montevarchi, Italy and previously at Era Ora, Copenhagen's first Italian Michelin starred restaurant, he is responsible for the culinary baseline and all recipes across the restaurants. He not only brings discipline and authority to the cooking, but also a lot of fun, ensuring the book's recipes are proven in a high volume, professional setting but also work really well at home.

Terms / Specs
Terms / Specs

Terms

Minimum order
10 copies
Wholesale price
195 DKK per copy
Suggested retail
329 DKK
Payment
14 days net / EAN & CVR
Returns
Full returns within 60 days on unsold copies
Shipping
Freight at cost or on buyer's account. Shipped from Copenhagen.
Invoicing
Prices in DKK. Available in EUR or USD at spot rate on invoice date.

* Wholesale: starting from 213 DKK / MOQ (35% off RRP). Volume discount apply with increased quantities.

Specs

Format
24H × 19W × 2.5D cm
Weight
0.95 kg
Pages
296
Recipes
80
Chapters
07
Binding
Softcover
Language
English

Colophon

©2026 O16
Idea and concept
Emil Alsbo and Morten Kaltoft
Recipes
Morten Kaltoft and Annemette Aakjar
Editor
Hanne Rask
Proofreader
Jenifer Lloyd
Project management
Mille Bjornstrup
Korrektur
Helene Christensen
Photographer
Emil Alsbo
Graphics and cover design
Spine Studio

Font: Helvetica Now

Paper: Magno Natural, 140 g

Photo finishing: Narayana Press, Gylling

Printing and binding: Trento, Italy

Printed in Italy 2026

1st edition

ISBN 978-87-976287-1-3

THANK YOU
  • Jacob Birch
  • Finn Wergel Dahlgren
  • Fryd Frydendahl
  • Simon Højbo
  • Hanne Rask
  • Mille Bjørnstrup
  • Mette Wibeck Olsen
  • Kristoffer Dahy Ernst
  • Rasmus Weng Karlsen
  • Karl-Emil Bengtson
  • August Hasselblad
  • The staff at our restaurants

Special thanks to Annemette Aakjær

The O16 Manifesto

SUSTAINABILITY
Printed with absolute discipline in Italy. Produced using 100% wind energy and FSC certified, eco-labeled paper. Zero environmental compromise.
DISTRIBUTION
Stocking is risk-free. Full credit on any unsold, undamaged copy returned within 60 days. Return freight on the buyer's account.
SELL THROUGH
Not an impulse title. Backed by the massive built in audience of three working Copenhagen restaurants, it is a proven seller driven by cultural credibility and repeat interest.
PRODUCTION
Uncompromised paper. A highly tactile object crafted in Italy and Denmark, designed to perfectly match the high margin premium titles on your shelves.
RANGE
Part of a wider ecosystem: three restaurants, an Italian vineyard, and future releases (Cookbook No. 2 arriving August 2026). This built in universe guarantees repeat buyers beyond a single title.
LONGEVITY
A steady, proven seller. Built from 12 years of daily restaurant service, it is designed to stay culturally relevant and sell consistently year over year, bypassing the unpredictable launch window cycle.
Series

The collection

Cookbook no. 1 — yellow edition cover
Cookbook No. 1
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The first book. Foundation of the project. In print and shipped worldwide.

Cookbook no. 2 — red edition cover
Cookbook No. 2
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The second pass. Slower, longer-cooked. English edition arrives August 2026.

Easy Pasta — green edition cover
Easy Pasta
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Built from the dishes the kitchen cooks most. Made for everyday use.

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