Best Restaurants in Århus, Rated 1 to 100

These are the best restaurants in Århus, rated by Vota’s 1–100 community score across 10 categories: fine dining, french, pizza, burger, italian, casual dining, sushi, mexican, middle eastern, and seafood.

Århus & Food

Århus is Denmark's second city and the dining scene doesn't feel like it.

Frederikshøj, Varna Palæet, and Hærværk all score a perfect 100 on Vota. French restaurants are the most-rated category in the city, which is unusual and worth paying attention to. The scene is smaller than Copenhagen but the gap at the top is smaller than you'd think.

Prices are generally lower than the capital. A good pizza costs 85–95 DKK, a casual meal 100–150 DKK. The Mexican and Middle Eastern scenes are better here than they have any right to be. Faour is a genuine standout.

Århus has a younger, more relaxed feel than Copenhagen. Fewer tourist traps, more neighbourhood spots that genuinely deliver. If you have one serious meal here, make it fine dining or French.

Before you eat

Stjerneskud. The classic Danish lunch dish: fried plaice on white bread with remoulade, shrimp, and lemon. You'll see it everywhere. Try Kohalen if you want it done properly.

Port city. Århus is a working port and the seafood reflects it. The harbour area has several good spots worth the walk.

University city. The largest university in Denmark is here. Lots of young people, which keeps the food scene honest and prices a bit more reasonable than Copenhagen.

Reservations. Fine dining books up fast, especially on weekends. Everywhere else you can usually walk in or call a day ahead.

Budget. Cheaper than Copenhagen. A good lunch runs 100–180 DKK, dinner 200–400 DKK. Fine dining starts around 600 DKK per person and goes from there.

The Best Fine Dining in Århus

The ceiling here is as high as anywhere in Denmark. Frederikshøj (Vota 100), Varna Palæet (Vota 100), and Hærværk (Vota 100) all score perfectly. Expect tasting menus, book well in advance.

100
Frederikshøj
One of the best restaurants in Denmark. Serious tasting menus, serious wine list.
Fine Dining
Oddervej 19-21, 8000 Århus C
100
Substans
Fine Dining
Mariane Thomsens Gade 2F, Århus, 8000, Denmark
100
Varna Palæet
A Neoclassical building from 1908, right by the water. Beautiful setting for a special occasion.
Fine Dining
Ørneredevej 3, 8000 Århus, Denmark

The Best French Restaurants in Århus

French is the most-rated category in Århus, which tells you something about what this city does well. Atelier 33 (Vota 100) leads with inventive cooking in an intimate setting. ET (Vota 100) brings the French brasserie tradition to Århus. L'estragon (Vota 99) rounds out a strong top three. Vota 80 or above.

100
Restaurant Anker
French
Fiskerivej 12, 8000 Århus, Denmark
100
ET
Classic French brasserie approach, extensive wine list. Elegant without being stiff.
French
Mindegade 8B stuen, 8000 Århus C
99
Atelier 33
Inventive and focused. One of the most talked-about French restaurants in the city.
French
M. P. Bruuns Gade 33, 8000 Århus, DK

Most popular dishes

DishTypical price
Steak Tartare99 DKK
Confit de Canard135 DKK
Moules Frites92 DKK
Croque Monsieur132 DKK
Ribeye158 DKK

The Best Pizza in Århus

Smaller scene than Copenhagen but the top end is solid. Il Locale (Vota 93) leads by a clear margin. Most pizzas cost 85–95 DKK. Vota 75 or above.

94
Il Locale
The best pizza in Århus, and it's not particularly close. Good ingredients, done well.
Pizza
Guldsmedgade 36, 8000 Århus, DK
89
Il Padrino Pizzeria since 1994
Authentic sourdough, been doing it since 1994. Cozy and reliable.
Pizza
Storegade 11, 8382 Hinnerup, DK
85
Spröd
Wood-fired and ecological. Good for a quality slice without the sit-down.
Pizza
Rosenvangs Allé 214, Århus, 8270, DK

Most popular dishes

DishTypical price
Pizza Pepperoni89 DKK
Calzone90 DKK
Pizza Margherita79 DKK
Pizza Hawaii84 DKK
Pizza Gorgonzola93 DKK

The Best Burgers in Århus

Fewer options than Copenhagen and scores are lower, but Brødrenes Original (Vota 91) is a proper burger spot. Vota 65 or above is your filter here.

91
Brødrenes Original
The go-to burger in Århus. Danish beef, good buns, no fuss.
Burger
Borggade 12B, Århus, 8000, Denmark
71
Slap Af
Relaxed and affordable. Does a 3-course menu alongside the burgers.
Burger
Studsgade 8, Århus, 8000, Denmark
48
Burger Boom
Burger
Østergade 14, 8000 Århus, Denmark

Most popular dishes

DishTypical price
Cheeseburger94 DKK
Chicken Burger80 DKK
Classic Burger94 DKK
Bacon Burger80 DKK
Veggie Burger65 DKK

The Best Italian Restaurants in Århus

Basso (Vota 97) and MELVÆRK (Vota 96) are both strong. MELVÆRK does Italian with a Nordic twist, which works well here. Pasta runs 110–150 DKK. Vota 75 or above.

98
Basso
The top Italian in Århus. Focused menu, executed well.
Italian
Skolegade 21, 8000 Århus, Denmark
96
MELVÆRK
Italian with a Nordic angle. Passionate about the details. Good takeout option too.
Italian
Helga Pedersens Gade 37, 8000 Århus C
95
Piccolo Risskov
Homemade pasta, family atmosphere. The neighbourhood Italian you want nearby.
Italian
Nordre Strandvej 39, 8240 Risskov

Most popular dishes

DishTypical price
Pizza Margherita110 DKK
Calzone134 DKK
Pizza Parma142 DKK
Risotto155 DKK
Pizza Capricciosa122 DKK

The Best Casual Dining in Århus

Pondus (Vota 97) leads the category with relaxed, well-cooked food. Bavn (Vota 96) and Det Glade Vanvid (Vota 95) are both reliable choices for a good meal without the fine dining price tag. Vota 70 or above.

94
Hanzō
Casual Dining
M.P. Bruuns Gade 22, 8000 Århus C
94
Klokken
Casual Dining
Mindegade 6, Århus, 8000, Denmark
92
Det Glade Vanvid
A long-standing Århus institution. Good for groups, reliable for a solid meal.
Casual Dining
Pakkerivej 2b, 8000 Århus, DK

Most popular dishes

DishTypical price
Tartare175 DKK
Roast Beef208 DKK
Chicken Salad105 DKK
Beef Fillet / Steak266 DKK
Fried Plaice / Cod258 DKK

The Best Sushi in Århus

Solid for a smaller city. Oishii Sushi (Vota 96) and Sota Sushi Bar (Vota 95) are both very good. Nori Bar (Vota 95) rounds out the top three. Vota 75 or above.

96
Oishii Sushi
Modern Japanese, well executed. The go-to sushi in Århus.
Sushi
Nørregade 38, 8000 Århus, DK
94
Sota Sushi Bar
Wide selection of sushi and grill dishes. Dine-in or takeaway.
Sushi
Vestergade 48, 8000 Århus, Denmark
94
A+ Siam Sushi
Sushi
Frederiksgade 32, 8000 Århus, Denmark

Most popular dishes

DishTypical price
California Roll80 DKK
Spicy Tuna Roll85 DKK
Spicy Salmon Roll78 DKK
Rainbow Roll119 DKK
Crispy Ebi76 DKK

The Best Mexican Restaurants in Århus

Better than you'd expect. Cinco (Vota 80) has over 80 ratings, which means people keep coming back. Burritos and tacos around 99–129 DKK. Vota 65 or above.

80
Cinco
The most popular Mexican in Århus by a long way. Consistent, that's why it works.
Mexican
Klostertorvet 9, 8000 Århus, Denmark
74
Vaca
Mexican
Mejlgade 17, 8000 Århus, DK
72
Rømer
Latin American-inspired with a full bar. Good for drinks and food together.
Mexican
Åboulevarden 50, Århus, 8000, Denmark

Most popular dishes

DishTypical price
Tacos99 DKK
Burrito99 DKK
Quesadilla99 DKK
Chili con Carne114 DKK
Fajitas119 DKK

The Best Middle Eastern Restaurants in Århus

One of Århus's distinctive categories. Faour (Vota 95) does proper Arabic food, falafel and mezze, and takes it seriously. Worth seeking out. Vota 65 or above.

96
Faour
Authentic Arabic food. Falafel, mezze, vegetarian-friendly. Very good.
Middle Eastern
Klostergade 32, 8000 Århus, DK
92
Royal Shawarma Bar
High-quality shawarma. Simple and consistent.
Middle Eastern
Ryesgade 28, Århus, 8000, Denmark
64
De Fyrretyve Røvere
Middle Eastern
Niels Juels Gade 57, 8200 Århus N

Most popular dishes

DishTypical price
Falafel74 DKK
Pita / Wrap80 DKK
Doner72 DKK

The Best Seafood in Århus

Århus is a port city and the seafood reflects it. Havnær (Vota 99) and Elle Belle (Vota 98) are both excellent. Elle Belle's small plates approach suits the Århus style well. Vota 75 or above.

99
Havnær
Gastronomic cooking with excellent ingredients. One of the best in the city.
Seafood
Dagmar Petersens Gade 119, 8000 Århus C
97
Elle Belle
Small plates, fresh seafood and vegetables, cocktails. Very much the Århus way.
Seafood
Åboulevarden 55, 8000 Århus, Denmark
96
Mefisto
Quality ingredients and good craftsmanship. Also does pizza if you want something lighter.
Seafood
Volden 28, 8000 Århus, Denmark