14 restaurants in Aarhus, editor-picked for monday dinner. Open on monday, the day most kitchens go dark. All restaurants in Aarhus.
Pondus ★ 4.6
midtbyen · Åboulevarden 51, 8000 Aarhus C
Hours: Mon-Sat 17:00-23:00
Pondus on Aboulevarden is the Bib Gourmand canalside bistro sibling of Substans, serving organic Danish produce in a simple room with generous cooking.
Tip: Walk-ins sometimes possible at the bar. Friday lunch is the most relaxed format. Book a week ahead for weekend dinner.
Restaurant ET ★ 4.5
midtbyen · Mindegade 8, 8000 Aarhus C
Hours: Mon-Tue 17:30-00:00, Wed 12:00-16:00, Wed 17:30-00:00, Thu 12:00-16:00, Thu 17:30-01:00, Fri 12:00-16:00, Fri 17:30-01:00, Sat 12:00-16:00, Sat 17:30-01:00
Restaurant ET on Mindegade is a Michelin Bib Gourmand French brasserie in an elegant 19th-century courtyard setting near the harbour, where classical French.
Tip: Courtyard terrace open in summer and one of the most pleasant dining spots in Aarhus on a warm evening. Book a week ahead.
Faour ★ 4.3
latinerkvarteret · Klostergade 32, 8000 Aarhus C
Hours: Mon-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.
Tip: Open Monday to Saturday from 11:00. The queue moves fast. Also in the Nicolinehus market hall on Aarhus Ø.
Pizza Propria ★ 4.2
frederiksbjerg · Jægergårdsgade 7, 8000 Aarhus C
Hours: Daily 17:00-21:00
Pizza Propria on Jaegergaardsgade in Aarhus makes Neapolitan-inspired sourdough pizzas in a wood-fired oven and imports its own Italian wine.
Tip: Doubles as a wine shop, so you can pick up bottles to take home. The lunch and dinner service runs most days.
Tipsy ★ 4.2
midtbyen · Banegårdsgade 39, 8000 Aarhus C
Hours: Mon-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.
Tip: Reservations recommended on weekends. Open from 16:00 daily. Board games on the tables encourage longer stays.
Mefisto ★ 4.1
latinerkvarteret · Volden 20, 8000 Aarhus C
Hours: Daily 10:00-24:00 (kitchen closes 22:00)
Mefisto in the Latin Quarter has anchored Aarhus's casual fine dining since the 1990s, with a kitchen focused on fish and seafood in a French-Scandinavian.
Tip: The courtyard garden at Mefisto is one of the most pleasant outdoor dining spots in Aarhus. Open all day from 10:00.
Restaurant Klokken ★ 4.1
midtbyen · Mindegade 6, 8000 Aarhus C
Hours: Mon-Thu 11:30-14:00 and 17:00-20:00, Fri-Sat 11:30-21:00, Sun 11:30-14:00
Restaurant Klokken on Mindegade serves classic Danish smørrebrød at lunch and a Danish dinner menu in intimate private booths, with roast beef.
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 ★ 4.1
frederiksbjerg · Jægergårdsgade 34, 8000 Aarhus C
Hours: Mon-Thu 11:00-22:00, Fri-Sat 11:00-24:00, Sun 11:00-16:00
JUHLs Spisehus on Jægergårdsgade is owner Steffen Juhl's informal Frederiksbjerg restaurant, evolved from the Greenilicious project into a homely all-day.
Tip: Booking recommended at weekends. Brunch service runs late morning into early afternoon.
Aarhus Street Food ★ 4.1
midtbyen · Ny Banegårdsgade 46, 8000 Aarhus C
Hours: Daily 11:30-21:00
Aarhus Street Food in the former bus garages on Ny Banegaardsgade is a permanent 30-stall food hall open daily, with kitchens spanning Thai, Palestinian.
Tip: Open daily 11:30-21:00. Lunch specials Monday to Thursday 11:30-15:00. Bars on-site open later on weekends.
Café Gaya ★ 4.1
midtbyen · N. J. Fjords Gade 2A, 8000 Aarhus C
Hours: Mon-Thu 11:00-21:00; Fri 11:00-21:30; Sat 10:30-21:00; Sun closed
Cafe Gaya on NJ Fjords Gade in Aarhus is an organic vegan and vegetarian cafe with a colourful room, homemade tapas, a salad buffet and fresh juices.
Tip: Open Monday to Saturday. Friday evening concerts in the cafe. The homemade fruit juices are worth ordering alongside food.
Vesterlauget ★ 4.0
midtbyen · Vestergade 50, 8000 Aarhus C
Hours: Mon-Tue 09:00-23:00, Wed-Thu 09:00-24:00, Fri-Sat 09:00-02:00, Sun 10:00-17:00
Vesterlauget on Vestergade is a classic Danish lunch and dinner restaurant with smørrebrød at midday and a daily-changing short menu in the evening.
Tip: Walk-ins usually possible at lunch. Dinner is a short menu, not a la carte. The room has a warm, neighbourhood feel.
Restaurant Kohalen ★ 3.9
frederiksbjerg · Jægergårdsgade 164A, 8000 Aarhus C
Hours: Mon-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.
Tip: Monday to Saturday 11:00-18:00, walk-ins only. The building dates to 1907 and the atmosphere reflects it.
Salling Rooftop ★ 3.8
midtbyen · Søndergade 27, 8000 Aarhus C
Hours: Mon-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.
Tip: Free to access the rooftop during store hours. The food stalls vary by season. Best visited on a clear summer evening.
Den Lille Kro ★ 3.8
latinerkvarteret · Graven 16, 8000 Aarhus C
Hours: Mon-Tue 09:00-23:00; Wed-Thu 09:00-00:00; Fri-Sat 09:00-02:00; Sun 10:00-17:00
Den Lille Kro in the Latin Quarter is a cosy Danish pub restaurant serving classic dishes like stegt flæsk, tarteletter and smørrebrød in a wood-panelled.
Tip: A neighbourhood staple for Danish comfort food. Walk-ins welcome. The vibe is local, not tourist-facing.