Must-see restaurants in Aarhus

  • Aarhus Street Food

    Aarhus

    A former garage at the back of the bus station now houses a buzzing street-food venue serving everything from pizza slices to bumper burgers, by way of…

  • Frederikshøj

    Aarhus

    Bookings are essential to experience this Michelin-starred restaurant's forested setting just south of the centre, and to savour the gastronomic wizardry…

  • Social Foodies

    Aarhus

    Social Foodies should be applauded for its ethos (it's involved in a number of socially minded programs in Africa), but it also receives loud local…

  • Kähler Spisesalon

    Aarhus

    This elegant 'salon' charms with plants, lamps, vintage photos and covetable ceramics (made by Kähler, a 175-year-old ceramic company with its flagship…

  • Langhoff & Juul

    Aarhus

    Ticking all the right boxes, Langhoff & Juul is a rustic, informal space in the Latin Quarter, where the casual setting belies the accomplished food…

  • OliNico

    Aarhus

    You may need to fight for one of the sought-after tables at OliNico, a small, understatedly cool deli-restaurant with a menu of classic dishes at…

  • Kähler Villa Dining

    Aarhus

    This local favourite lies about 5km north of the centre in a gracious villa where gustatory magic happens, at an accessible price. It's a clever concept:…

  • St Pauls Apothek

    Aarhus

    What was once a pharmacy is now one of Aarhus' hottest dining destinations: a Brooklyn-esque combo of hipster mixologists, vintage architectural detailing…

  • Aarhus Central Food Market

    Aarhus

    Nicely placed on the town's pedestrianised high street is this new foodie temple, inspired by Copenhagen's Torvehallerne. A collection of stalls serving…

  • F-Høj

    Aarhus

    This cool little deli-cafe overlooks the river and has a polished menu of smørrebrød (open sandwiches). It's the 'everyman' lunchtime outpost of the…

  • Restaurant Hærværk

    Aarhus

    The name means 'vandalism', and this is one of Aarhus' new breed of restaurants challenging the established order with bold new ideas. To wit: the set…

  • Nordisk Spisehus

    Aarhus

    A clever concept restaurant, where the menu is usually geographically themed ('Rome', for example, or 'New York Meets Paris') and dishes are borrowed from…

  • Klassisk 65 Bistro & Vinbar

    Aarhus

    Heavy on rustic, shabby-chic charm, this tightly packed place is all about carefully mismatched furniture and crockery, and shelves laden with wine…

  • Arla Unika

    Aarhus

    Drop by this sophisticated deli (primarily selling cheese and high-end booze) to see how design permeates all aspects of Danish life. Taste-test local…

  • AC Perch’s Thehandel

    Aarhus

    This timeless tearoom makes a most civilised pit stop. There is enough choice here to satisfy the most discerning cuppa lover; consider indulging in the…

  • Gastromé

    Aarhus

    Gastromé is the essence of Nordic elegance, all pale timber and sheepskins. It's a calming setting that allows the food to hog the spotlight – and well it…

  • Klassisk Fisk

    Aarhus

    Elegant decor, a relaxed feel and a menu of fresh fishy treats – it's as simple, and as delicious, as that. The crew behind bistro Klassisk 65 turn their…

  • Haute Friture

    Aarhus

    The traditional Danish hot dog (pølse) is ripe for a gourmet makeover, and the guys here have done just that. Their Asian-inspired 'hot duck' is a…

  • Greenilicious

    Aarhus

    Danish bakeries are temples to tasty carbs, but sometimes you need a break. Head here, to this bright riverside cafe (on the ground level of Magasin…

  • Ferdinand

    Aarhus

    Enjoying an ace position overlooking the river, this bistro delivers on atmosphere (which is humming), and its sound menu of modern and classic, French…

  • Lagkagehuset

    Aarhus

    There's a whole lot of baked-good deliciousness going on here – take a number and wait for your chance to order from the display of breads, cakes and…

  • Emmerys

    Aarhus

    A fine flag-waver for the Danish preoccupation with baked goods. Stop by for morning coffee and pastry, or lunchtime sandwiches. Emmerys was the city's…

  • Fresh-Produce Market

    Aarhus

    In the cool Frederiksbjerg neighbourhood, this colourful twice-weekly farmers market sells fruit and veg, flowers, fish, cheese and so on.

  • Kvickly

    Aarhus

    Bruun’s Galleri shopping centre is connected to the train station; there's a large supermarket on the lower level.

  • Føtex

    Aarhus

    Central supermarket; home to a post office outlet. Bakery opens at 7am.

  • Føtex

    Aarhus

    Central supermarket in the Latin Quarter. Bakery opens at 7am.

  • Globen Flakket

    Aarhus

    Pitching to a broad demographic, this upbeat riverside venue is a decent option at any hour. As well as a classic-hits menu of burgers, pasta etc, plenty…

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