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Danish BistroMidtbyen
Bib Gourmand bistro on the canal boulevard serving honest Danish cooking at neighbourhood prices. The kitchen uses whole animals and seasonal Jutland produce.
SignatureBraised pork cheek, Smoked butter potatoes, Brown butter custard
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Neapolitan-style Sourdough PizzaFrederiksbjerg
The best pizza in Aarhus by a wide margin. The sourdough base is fermented 72 hours and blistered in a wood-fired deck oven; toppings are sourced.
SignatureMargherita on 72-hour sourdough, Nduja and honey, Affogato
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Danish Smørrebrød and BistroMidtbyen
A neighbourhood bistro that doubles as a smørrebrød counter at lunch. The room is unfussy and the kitchen is dependably good at the classics: pickled herring.
SignatureLeverpostej on dark rye, Pickled herring, Frikadeller med stuvede kartofler
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Danish SmørrebrødMidtbyen
Lunch-only smørrebrød institution on Mindegade, open since the 1950s. Located in Midtbyen. Kitchen leans danish smørrebrød. Booking recommended.
SignatureRoast beef on rye, Smoked salmon smørrebrød, Stjerneskud
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Palestinian Falafel and MezzeLatinerkvarteret
Palestinian street kitchen run by the Faour family, whose falafel recipe uses a soaked chickpea and herb blend that sets them apart from every other wrap.
SignatureFalafel wrap, Hummus plate, Msabbaha
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VegetarianMidtbyen
The city's best casual vegetarian spot does Mexican-influenced tacos, loaded nachos and agave-forward cocktails in a neon-lit room that fills up fast.
SignatureBlack bean taco, Jackfruit carnitas, Elotes