Best Restaurants in Aarhus
Discover the best restaurants in Aarhus. Find inspiration for your trip with our curated list of top-rated spots, local favorites, and hidden gems.
The 10 best restaurants in Aarhus
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Aarhus Street Food
Industrial-chic food hall in Aarhus’ old bus garages, where over 30 kitchens and bars serve global street flavours, Danish classics and casual hygge under one roof.
Ny Banegårdsgade 46, 8000 Aarhus4.5Excellent 13,233 Reviews -
Madklubben Århus
Lively, design-conscious dining in Aarhus’ historic Toldkammeret, where seasonal classics, fair prices and a buzzing waterfront setting anchor an easygoing night out.
Hack Kampmanns Plads 1, 3, 8000 Aarhus C4.4Very Good 1,271 Reviews -
Restaurant Domestic
Michelin-starred Nordic cuisine crafted exclusively from Danish ingredients in a relaxed, sustainable fine-dining sanctuary.
Mejlgade 35B, 8000 Aarhus C4.8Excellent 277 Reviews -
Restaurant Frederikshøj
Two‑Michelin‑star Nordic‑French gastronomy on a wooded hillside by Marselisborg Palace, where long, playful tasting menus meet one of Denmark’s most serious wine cellars.
Oddervej 19, 8000 Aarhus4.8Excellent 305 Reviews -
Basso Aarhus
Italian-inspired social dining with Nordic ingredients, multi-course tasting menus and a cosy, modern atmosphere in the lively heart of central Aarhus.
Skolegade 21, 8000 Aarhus4.6Excellent 631 Reviews -
Restaurant MellemRum
Relaxed French-inspired Nordic dining on Fredens Torv, where seasonal Danish produce, thoughtful menus and warm service turn an evening in Aarhus into an unhurried pleasure.
Fredens Torv 2, 8000 Aarhus4.3Very Good 526 Reviews -
Restaurant Komfur
Warm, brasserie-style cooking and Danish hygge meet in a copper-lit bistro on Guldsmedgade, where a compact, seasonal menu and relaxed service define the evening.
Guldsmedgade 38, 8000 Aarhus4.3Very Good 533 Reviews -
KöD Aarhus
Riverfront steakhouse in central Aarhus, serving premium cuts, generous sides and bold wines in a warm, low-lit setting made for slow, sociable dinners.
Åboulevarden 23, 8000 Aarhus4.5Excellent 1,239 Reviews -
Pho C&P
Authentic Vietnamese street food in a cozy Aarhus hideaway—exceptional quality, reasonable prices, reservations essential.
Sønder Allé 14, 8000 Aarhus4.6Excellent 1,340 Reviews -
Mefisto Restaurant & Gårdhave
Cosy Danish–French bistro in Aarhus’ Latin Quarter, famed for seafood, brunch and an intimate courtyard garden that turns city dining into a relaxed retreat.
Volden 20, 8000 Aarhus4.4Very Good 929 Reviews
More restaurants in Aarhus
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Substans
Michelin‑starred Nordic tasting menus served high above Aarhus Ø, where precise seasonal cooking meets 1960s Danish design and sweeping harbor views.
Mariane Thomsens Gade 2 F, 11.1, 8000 Aarhus4.5Excellent 137 Reviews -
Gastromé
Michelin-starred Nordic gastronomy in an elegant villa, where seasonal ingredients and precise technique create unforgettable culinary moments.
Grenåvej 127, 8240 Risskov4.8Excellent 194 Reviews -
Restaurant ET
Elegant French bistro flair in a cobbled Aarhus courtyard, pairing classic Gallic cooking, Danish produce and a serious French wine cellar in a relaxed setting.
Mindegade 8, 8000 Aarhus C4.7Excellent 835 Reviews -
Bone's Aarhus
Canal-side American BBQ in central Aarhus, serving spareribs, steaks, burgers and a generous salad and soft ice bar in relaxed, family-friendly surroundings.
Åboulevarden 20, 8000 Aarhus4.1Very Good 1,484 Reviews -
Teater Bodega
Historic 1908 bodega serving authentic Danish comfort food in a perfectly preserved vintage setting.
Skolegade 7, 8000 Aarhus4.5Excellent 1,011 Reviews -
Den Rustikke
Honest Danish bistro with exposed brick, three-course menus, and locally sourced ingredients.
Mejlgade 20, 8000 Aarhus4.2Very Good 832 Reviews -
MASH - Restaurant Aarhus
Upscale American-style steakhouse in the heart of Aarhus, serving prime cuts, indulgent sides and serious wines in a dimly lit, station-side dining room.
Banegårdspladsen 12, 8000 Aarhus4.3Very Good 672 Reviews -
Tir Na nÓg - Irish Gastropub
A multi-room Irish gastropub in central Aarhus, blending cosy pub dining, live music and big-screen sport with Irish warmth and Danish hygge under one lively roof.
Frederiksgade 38, 42, 8000 Aarhus4.3Very Good 1,809 Reviews -
Keyser Social
Creative Asian–Nordic social dining in the heart of Aarhus, where multi-course sharing menus, refined cocktails and warm urban design turn dinner into an evening-long experience.
Frue Kirkeplads 4, 8000 Aarhus4.6Excellent 224 Reviews -
Restaurant Klokken Aarhus
Authentic Danish comfort food in a hyggelig setting, honouring tradition without pretension.
Mindegade 6, 8000 Aarhus4.3Very Good 723 Reviews -
Restaurant Kohalen
Aarhus’ beloved harbor canteen, where timeworn interiors, white‑shirted waiters and hefty Danish lunch classics keep over a century of tradition alive.
Jægergårdsgade 164A, 8000 Aarhus4.7Excellent 928 Reviews -
Restaurant Malt - Mad, Øl & Vin
Historic brewery transformed into a convivial social dining venue celebrating Nordic cuisine, craft beer, and shared culinary moments.
Ceresbyen 68c, 8000 Aarhus4.3Very Good 256 Reviews -
Restaurant Hærværk
Inventive New Nordic tasting menus, natural wines and hyper-seasonal local produce in an intimate, bohemian dining room in the heart of Aarhus.
Frederiks Allé 105, 8000 Aarhus C4.8Excellent 277 Reviews -
St. Pauls Apothek
Inventive Nordic dining and precision cocktails served in a century‑old Aarhus pharmacy, where historic apothecary charm meets contemporary mixology.
Jægergårdsgade 76, 8000 Aarhus4.4Very Good 399 Reviews -
Piccolina
Authentic Italian pizzeria with exceptional vegan options and warm family hospitality in central Aarhus.
Skolegyde 8, 8000 Aarhus4.7Excellent 1,117 Reviews -
Den Lille Kro
Authentic Danish comfort food in a timeless neighbourhood setting, where tradition meets quality ingredients.
Nørre Allé 55, 8000 Aarhus C4.1Very Good 681 Reviews -
Restaurant Anker
Modern Nordic seafood and cocktails in a light-filled, maritime-inspired dining room overlooking the boats and water of Aarhus’ revitalised Nordhavn harbour.
Fiskerivej 12, 8000 Aarhus C4.0Very Good 546 Reviews -
OliNico
Cozy Aarhus gastro grillbar on Mejlgade, serving generous modern European comfort food, daily changing menus and bistro classics at pleasantly low prices.
Mejlgade 35, 8000 Aarhus4.4Very Good 613 Reviews -
Casablanca Aarhus
French‑style brasserie, famous brunch “Crunch” and cosy café‑bar atmosphere in the heart of Aarhus’ historic Latin Quarter.
Rosensgade 12, 8000 Aarhus4.2Very Good 828 Reviews -
Café Hack
Theatre-side brasserie in central Aarhus, where candlelit dining, classic European flavours and a touch of broadcast history create an intimate urban evening.
Teatergaden 1, 8000 Aarhus4.4Very Good 213 Reviews -
Slap Af
Modern Nordic dining and crafted cocktails in a relaxed, candlelit corner of Aarhus’ atmospheric Studsgade.
Studsgade 8, 8000 Aarhus C4.3Very Good 432 Reviews -
SYV NI 13
Skyline social dining on the 19th floor of Aarhus’ TRÆ building, where minimalist Nordic plates, global flavours and harbour views come together over shared menus.
Frederiksgade 74, 8000 Aarhus4.7Excellent 202 Reviews -
Møf
Intimate, candlelit Aarhus dining room serving a concise, ever‑changing seasonal menu with thoughtful wines, Nordic roots and playful, modern touches.
Vesterport 10, 8000 Aarhus4.7Excellent 326 Reviews -
AmoRomA
Neighbourhood-style Italian restaurant in central Aarhus serving generous pizzas and pastas in a cosy, candlelit room on lively Vestergade.
Vestergade 60, 8000 Aarhus4.4Very Good 474 Reviews -
Langhoff & Juul
Former organic trailblazer in Aarhus’ Latin Quarter, where light-filled design, seasonal Nordic flavours and a tranquil courtyard once defined slow, sociable dining.
Guldsmedgade 30, 8000 Aarhus4.2Very Good 427 Reviews -
Lecoq
French-inspired brasserie and bar bringing Southern European warmth, wine and late-night energy to Aarhus’ atmospheric Latin Quarter on Graven.
Graven 14, 8000 Aarhus C4.4Very Good 663 Reviews -
GÄST
Seasonal modern European dining with a Nordic soul, served in a softly lit Scandinavian interior beside Aarhus’ busy central train station square.
Banegårdspladsen 14, 8000 Aarhus4.2Very Good 206 Reviews -
A Hereford Beefstouw - Aarhus
Classic Danish steakhouse tradition on the Åboulevarden waterfront, pairing expertly grilled beef with polished Scandinavian design and a serious wine and beer list.
Åboulevarden 46A, Kannikegade 10-12, 8000 Aarhus C4.2Very Good 212 Reviews -
Restaurant Olive
Neighbourhood-style bistro in central Aarhus with classic comfort cooking, intimate candlelit tables and the rare bonus of bring-your-own wine at moderate prices.
Kaløgade 1, 8000 Aarhus4.3Very Good 378 Reviews -
Restaurant Nögen
Waste-conscious social dining where surplus ingredients become refined, ever-changing culinary art.
Banegårdspladsen 2r, 8000 Aarhus4.8Excellent 170 Reviews -
Atelier 33
Refined yet relaxed French bistro cooking with Danish seasonal produce, Burgundy-focused wines and intimate neighbourhood charm on M. P. Bruuns Gade.
M. P. Bruuns Gade 33, 8000 Aarhus4.8Excellent 145 Reviews -
Sct. Oluf Restaurant
Seasonal European comfort food and set menus served in a cosy yellow house on Aarhus’ Mejlgade, blending neighbourhood charm with central-city convenience.
Mejlgade 33, 8000 Aarhus C4.3Very Good 313 Reviews -
Restaurant Dauphine ApS
Intimate Danish‑French fine dining on Frederiksgade, where seasonal tasting menus, thoughtful wine pairings and relaxed service shape an unhurried evening.
Frederiksgade 43, 8000 Aarhus C4.6Excellent 114 Reviews -
Restaurant L'øst
Modern Nordic bistro flavors and relaxed hotel comfort meet at Restaurant L’øst, a casual yet polished dining room in the very centre of Aarhus C.
Østergade 10, 8000 Aarhus3.7Good 36 Reviews -
Faour
Authentic Palestinian falafel and mezze in a cozy Aarhus hideaway—budget-friendly, vegetarian-focused, and genuinely delicious.
Klostergade 32, 8000 Aarhus4.7Excellent 404 Reviews -
Sevag's Grækeren
Lively neighbourhood taverna in Trøjborg serving generous Greek classics, warm hospitality and a long-evening atmosphere filled with music, mezze and ouzo.
Tordenskjoldsgade 25, 8200 Aarhus4.4Very Good 169 Reviews -
Plant Food
Small, cosy and completely plant-based, Plant Food serves bold umami burgers, bowls and sandwiches in the heart of Aarhus’ atmospheric Latin Quarter.
Graven 16H, 8000 Aarhus4.8Excellent 241 Reviews -
Kolo
Urban kolonihave vibes, reimagined kebab and vegetable-led plates, and natural wines on tap in one of Aarhus’ most inviting city-centre dining rooms.
Guldsmedgade 32, 8000 Aarhus C4.6Excellent 81 Reviews -
L'estragon
Organic French-inspired bistro in Aarhus’ Latin Quarter, serving seasonal set menus, thoughtful wine pairings and plant-forward dishes in an intimate, candlelit room.
Klostergade 6, 8000 Aarhus4.8Excellent 180 Reviews -
Pihlkjær Restaurant
Intimate seafood sanctuary where daily-changing menus celebrate the catch of the day and farm-fresh vegetables.
Mejlgade 28, 8000 Aarhus4.6Excellent 179 Reviews -
Bernth & co
Artisanal restaurant blending heritage craftsmanship with contemporary Nordic cuisine in central Aarhus
Guldsmedgade 20A, 8000 Aarhus4.6Excellent 169 Reviews
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