Restaurant Klokken is a danish restaurant in Midtbyen, Aarhus.
Editorially verified May 25, 2026 by Lewis Vaughan, TableJourney editor. Source.
Signature dishes: Smørrebrød ad libitum, Pan-fried plaice, Roast beef
Must 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.
Address: Mindegade 6, 8000 Aarhus C
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
