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New NordicAarhus Oe
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.
OrderAny fish dish; the kitchen changes with the catch and the season.
TipThe terrace has the best sea view in Aarhus. Book ahead for weekend dinners; the room fills by mid-evening.
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Danish, SmørrebrødMidtbyen
Restaurant Klokken on Mindegade serves classic Danish smørrebrød at lunch and a Danish dinner menu in intimate private booths, with roast beef.
OrderThe all-you-can-eat smørrebrød at lunch, which lets you try every topping at a set price.
TipLunch Monday to Friday 11:30-14:00. Saturday dinner only. The private booth layout makes it ideal for a confidential lunch.
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Danish Bistro, All-dayFrederiksbjerg
JUHLs Spisehus on Jægergårdsgade is owner Steffen Juhl's informal Frederiksbjerg restaurant, evolved from the Greenilicious project into a homely all-day.
OrderThe Danish brunch plate; the kitchen pulls from local Frederiksbjerg suppliers and the format is generous.
TipBooking recommended at weekends. Brunch service runs late morning into early afternoon.
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VegetarianMidtbyen
Tipsy on Banegaardsgade near the train station is a vegetarian and vegan restaurant blending California and Mexican cuisine, with tacos, burgers.
OrderThe birria tacos or the jackfruit tacos with avocado sauce; the cocktail list is well-matched to the food.
TipReservations recommended on weekends. Open from 16:00 daily. Board games on the tables encourage longer stays.
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NordicFrederiksbjerg
Restaurant Kohalen at the end of Jaegergaardsgade has served classic Danish lunch in premises dating to 1907, with roast pork, steak sandwiches and open.
OrderStegt flæsk with potatoes and parsley sauce; a proper Danish lunch institution.
TipMonday to Saturday 11:00-18:00, walk-ins only. The building dates to 1907 and the atmosphere reflects it.
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Palestinian, Middle EasternLatinerkvarteret
Faour on Klostergade in the Latin Quarter serves authentic Palestinian take-away with falafel, hummus, fatoush salad, baba ganoush and homemade pita bread.
OrderThe falafel wrap with hummus and fatoush; the pita is made in-house and the whole thing costs under $90.
TipOpen Monday to Saturday from 11:00. The queue moves fast. Also in the Nicolinehus market hall on Aarhus Ø.