Pizza Propria on Jaegergaardsgade in Aarhus makes Neapolitan-inspired sourdough pizzas in a wood-fired oven and imports its own Italian wine, running both a restaurant and wine shop in the same space.
Signature dishes: Neapolitan-inspired sourdough pizza
Must order: The seasonal pizza with fresh mozzarella and a glass from their natural wine import selection.
Tip: Doubles as a wine shop, so you can pick up bottles to take home. The lunch and dinner service runs most days.
Address: Jægergårdsgade 7, 8000 Aarhus C
Kähler Spisesalon on MP Bruuns Gade is an all-day restaurant set in the 187-year-old Danish ceramics brand's showroom, with Scandinavian cooking served on Kähler stoneware from breakfast through to dinner.
Signature: Weekend brunch, Seasonal Scandinavian dinner
Order: The weekend brunch; every course arrives on different pieces from the Kähler range.
Tip: Monday to Friday from 09:30, Saturday from 09:00, Sunday from 10:00. The ceramics are also for sale.
Vesterlauget on Vestergade is a classic Danish lunch and dinner restaurant with smørrebrød at midday and a daily-changing short menu in the evening, with good value by Aarhus city centre standards.
Signature: Smørrebrød, Daily changing Danish dinner
Order: Smørrebrød at lunch; the kitchen changes the evening special daily depending on what the suppliers deliver.
Tip: Walk-ins usually possible at lunch. Dinner is a short menu, not a la carte. The room has a warm, neighbourhood feel.
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 style and a famous courtyard garden.
Signature: Seasonal fish with French-Scandinavian sauce
Order: Fish of the day prepared with classical French technique; the kitchen buys from local fish suppliers direct.
Tip: The courtyard garden at Mefisto is one of the most pleasant outdoor dining spots in Aarhus. Open all day from 10:00.
Langhoff and Juul on Guldsmedgade in the Latin Quarter is an organic Danish restaurant and brunch destination in a characterful first-floor room, with a lunch and dinner menu built on seasonal Jutland suppliers.
Signature: Seasonal organic Danish menu, Weekend brunch spread
Order: The daily organic lunch plate; the kitchen changes the menu as often as the suppliers allow.
Tip: Dinner Thursday to Saturday only. Brunch at weekends books out early. Open for lunch Monday to Saturday from 10:00.
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 from the Djursland coast.
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, plaice and chicken salad as the reliable staples.
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 to 14:00. Saturday dinner only. The private booth layout makes it ideal for a confidential lunch.
Kähler Spisesalon on MP Bruuns Gade is an all-day restaurant set in the 187-year-old Danish ceramics brand's showroom, with Scandinavian cooking served on Kähler stoneware from breakfast through to dinner.
Signature: Weekend brunch, Seasonal Scandinavian dinner
Order: The weekend brunch; every course arrives on different pieces from the Kähler range.
Tip: Monday to Friday from 09:30, Saturday from 09:00, Sunday from 10:00. The ceramics are also for sale.
