Vegetarian$$midtbyenMon-Thu 16:00-21:00, Fri-Sat 16:00-24:00, Sun 16:00-21:00
Tipsy on Banegaardsgade near the train station is a vegetarian and vegan restaurant blending California and Mexican cuisine, with tacos, burgers.
Signature: Jackfruit tacos, Birria tacos, Avocado burgers
Order: The birria tacos or the jackfruit tacos with avocado sauce; the cocktail list is well-matched to the food.
Tip: Reservations recommended on weekends. Open from 16:00 daily. Board games on the tables encourage longer stays.
Nordic$$frederiksbjergMon-Fri 11:30-18:00 (kitchen 11:30-16:00)
Restaurant Kohalen at the end of Jaegergaardsgade has served classic Danish lunch in premises dating to 1907, with roast pork, steak sandwiches and open.
Signature: Stegt flæsk, Steak sandwich, Smørrebrød
Order: Stegt flæsk with potatoes and parsley sauce; a proper Danish lunch institution.
Tip: Monday to Saturday 11:00-18:00, walk-ins only. The building dates to 1907 and the atmosphere reflects it.
Palestinian, Middle Eastern$latinerkvarteretMon-Thu 11:00-21:00, Fri-Sat 09:00-21:00
Faour on Klostergade in the Latin Quarter serves authentic Palestinian take-away with falafel, hummus, fatoush salad, baba ganoush and homemade pita bread.
Signature: Falafel, Hummus, Mezze
Order: The falafel wrap with hummus and fatoush; the pita is made in-house and the whole thing costs under $90.
Tip: Open Monday to Saturday from 11:00. The queue moves fast. Also in the Nicolinehus market hall on Aarhus Ø.
Nordic, Cocktail-led$$$$frederiksbjergWed-Thu 17:30-00:00; Fri-Sat 17:30-02:00; Sun-Tue closed
St. Pauls Apothek in Frederiksbjerg operates in former pharmacy premises from 1899 with cocktail-paired tasting menus of three to five courses.
Signature: Cocktail-paired tasting menus
Order: The five-course menu with full cocktail pairing.
Tip: Open Wednesday to Saturday from 17:30. The old dispensary cases still line the walls. Book via stpaulsapothek.superbexperience.com.
Spanish, Tapas$$midtbyenWed-Fri 17:00-late; Sat 12:00-late; Sun-Tue closed
La Cana on Aboulevarden serves Spanish tapas and drinks on a canalside terrace that becomes one of the most animated spots in Aarhus on warm evenings.
Signature: Spanish tapas, Canas on the terrace
Order: The patatas bravas and the jamón croquetas; the house wines by the glass are well-selected.
Tip: Outdoor seating on the canal fills by 18:00 in summer. Walk-ins only at the bar for drinks and small plates.
International$$midtbyenMon-Fri 10:00-19:00; Sat-Sun 10:00-18:00
The Salling Rooftop atop Aarhus's main department store has a glass skywalk and outdoor terrace with city views, serving snacks, drinks and street food.
Signature: Rooftop snacks, Cocktails with city views
Order: A cocktail at the outdoor bar at sunset.
Tip: Free to access the rooftop during store hours. The food stalls vary by season. Best visited on a clear summer evening.