L'estragon is a french bistro restaurant in Latinerkvarteret, Aarhus.
L'estragon on Klostergade is the Latin Quarter's small organic French bistro, holding the Organic Cuisine Gold label and pairing classical bistro plates.
Editorially verified May 31, 2026 by Lewis Vaughan, TableJourney editor. Source.
Signature dishes: Seasonal organic French set lunch, Plat du jour with biodynamic wine pairing
Must order: The organic set lunch; the kitchen rotates a small handful of dishes around what suppliers bring through the door.
Tip: Booking by phone or email is the safest route. Closed Sunday and Monday in most weeks.
Address: Klostergade 6, 8000 Aarhus C
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.
Restaurant Tiende on the top floor of Nicolinehus in Aarhus Ø has panoramic views over the bay and a Nordic seasonal menu sourcing fish directly.
Signature: Djursland fish and seafood seasonal menu
Order: Any fish dish; the kitchen changes with the catch and the season.
Tip: The terrace has the best sea view in Aarhus. Book ahead for weekend dinners; the room fills by mid-evening.
Restaurant Klokken on Mindegade serves classic Danish smørrebrød at lunch and a Danish dinner menu in intimate private booths, with roast beef.
Signature: Smørrebrød ad libitum, Pan-fried plaice, Roast beef
Order: The all-you-can-eat smørrebrød at lunch, which lets you try every topping at a set price.
Tip: Lunch Monday to Friday 11:30-14:00. Saturday dinner only. The private booth layout makes it ideal for a confidential lunch.
JUHLs Spisehus on Jægergårdsgade is owner Steffen Juhl's informal Frederiksbjerg restaurant, evolved from the Greenilicious project into a homely all-day.
Signature: Creative Danish brunch, Seasonal bistro dinner with locally sourced produce
Order: The Danish brunch plate; the kitchen pulls from local Frederiksbjerg suppliers and the format is generous.
Tip: Booking recommended at weekends. Brunch service runs late morning into early afternoon.
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.
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.
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.
