Dining Week in Aarhus 2026
Experience the city's best restaurants at a unique price, at Dining Week in Aarhus. Below you will find the complete guide to this year's menus, so you can easily choose your next great dining experience.
See the list of restaurants and get a 3 & 5-course menu at a special price
When the food festival Dining Week hits Aarhus in weeks 6 and 7, you will have a unique opportunity to explore the city's gastronomic landscape at a special price. It is a true food festival, where you can choose from everything from informal bars to Michelin-level. It is your chance to have great taste experiences, whether you are into classic cuisine or looking for new horizons.
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Gourmet and exclusive
Classic taste
International merger
Gourmet and exclusive dining experiences
If you dream of first-class dining experiences where the technology is right in the cupboard, you should look here.
Substance
Mariane Thomsens Gade 2F, 11.1, 8000 Aarhus C
The ultimate luxury on Aarhus Ø. You can choose between two menus called “A bite of the stars” for DKK 1.000 and DKK 1.500 respectively.
Here, the kitchen works with raw materials such as oysters, squid and game.
Mefisto Restaurant & Courtyard
Volden 18-20, 8000 Aarhus C
For 250 DKK you get a complete 3-course menu with stonefish roe and West Sea langoustine. It's cheap gourmet at its best.
Restaurant Dauphine
Frederiksgade 43, 8000 Aarhus C
Here, a 3-course menu costs 250 DKK and offers dishes such as slow-cooked beef tenderloin and a fresh lemon pie.
Classic taste and cozy atmosphere
If you prefer an evening with a focus on good craftsmanship and a warm atmosphere, these places are obvious choices for you.
Den Lille Kro
Nørre Allé 55, 8000 Aarhus C
For 350 DKK you get 5 servings in grandma's cozy living room. The menu includes chicken soup and veal schnitzel. There is also a full vegetarian menu.
Restaurant Martino
Marselisborg Havnevej 46 B, 8000 Aarhus C
Enjoy 5 courses for 350 DKK with a view of the water. You can look forward to lobster soup and slow-roasted sirloin of beef.
Restaurant Stove
Guldsmedgade 38-40, 8000 Aarhus C
Here you get 5 servings for 350 DKK. The menu includes lime-rimmed white fish and grilled veal flapmeat.
Restaurant Anker
Fiskerivej 12, 8000 Aarhus C
For 350 DKK you get a 5-course menu with both fish dishes and rare veal fillet. There is also a good vegetarian menu available.
Restaurant NorR
Marselisborg Havnevej 46D, 8000 Aarhus C
A 5-course Nordic menu for 350 DKK with dishes like scallop ceviche and braised beef.
Restaurant Space
Fredens Torv 2, 8000 Aarhus C
Here you get 3 courses for 250 DKK with creamy fish soup and ballotine of Danish chicken.
Between Spaces in the Forest
Ny Moesgårdvej 190, 8270 Højbjerg
Experience an oasis of peace and good food at Aarhus Golf Club. For 250 DKK you get three courses. Look forward to hot-smoked salmon, confit chicken thighs and a mariebolle with passion fruit curd.
International fusion and informal gems
If you're looking for exciting spices or a more relaxed vibe, you should look here.
Kazo Izakaya
Jægergaardsgade 60, 8000 Aarhus C
A large tasting menu for 525 DKK with Japanese social dining. You will experience 13 different flavors such as tuna tataki and softshell crab.
Kabuki Bar
Jægergaardsgade 71, 8000 Aarhus C
For 250 DKK you get a 3-course Japanese menu with, among other things, gyoza and karaage.
Tipsy Island
Irma Pedersens Street 180D, 8000 Aarhus C
Here you get a 3-course vegetarian menu for 250 DKK with a focus on Tex-Mex street food in a Nordic style. Look forward to their Tostada Flight.
FLUX - Tir Na Nog
Frederiksgade 42, 8000 Aarhus C
An informal 3-course menu for 250 DKK with creamy mushroom soup and striploin steak.
Dining Week in Aarhus is a celebration of gastronomy
When the winter darkness still leaves its mark on the streets of East Jutland, there is nothing better than gathering around a warm meal. Dining Week has now become an established tradition in Aarhus, which you probably look forward to with great anticipation. These are the weeks when the city's restaurateurs open their doors to curious food lovers and invite you in for a fixed price. The concept is simple, but the effect is great, as it gives you the opportunity to explore eateries that you might not visit in everyday life.
Experience the diversity of the city's cuisines
What makes Dining Week in Aarhus special is the enormous versatility of the restaurant scene. You can move from the ultra-modern Aarhus Ø, where Substans serves award-winning gastronomy with a view of the bay, to the historic setting of the Latin Quarter. Here you will find classics like Mefisto Restaurant & Gårdhave, which delivers delicious food year after year with a focus on seafood.
If you prefer something more intimate and cozy, you can head towards Frederiksgade or the small side streets. Restaurant Dauphine and Restaurant Komfur are examples of places where French craftsmanship and good energy come together in a higher unity. If, on the other hand, you dream of a trip to the East, without leaving the postal code 8000, places like Kazo Izakaya and Kabuki Bar are absolutely unavoidable. They bring Japanese cuisine to Jægergårdsgade with techniques and flavor nuances that challenge your senses.
Gourmet for every budget
For many, the food festival is the obvious chance to have a gourmet experience at a price that everyone can afford. Although the price is set low, there is no compromise on quality. By visiting places like Restaurant Martino or Restaurant NorR at Marselisborg Marina, you get both the maritime atmosphere and excellent service.
However, it’s about more than just satiety. It’s about the food experiences you share with your loved ones. Restaurant Mellemrum has actually built their name on this concept, namely creating a space between everyday obligations where you can enjoy the present. The same applies at Den Lille Kro, where you step into an atmosphere reminiscent of your grandmother’s living room, complete with classic Danish dishes and lots of warmth.
Why you should book your table now
Experience shows that the most popular dining spots in Aarhus book up quickly. As tickets are sold on a first-come, first-served basis, it’s important to act fast. Whether you want to try the vegetarian specialties at Tipsy Ø or a hearty steak at FLUX, Tir Na Nog, planning is key to a great week 7. Dining Week is your personal invitation to become a tourist in your own city and rediscover the many gems that Aarhus has to offer.