"Sunday Opening" Restaurants in Aarhus
Perched on the 44th floor of The Lighthouse, Denmark’s tallest building, Bavn serves refined, seasonal smørrebrød and contemporary takes on Danish classics, with a French-Nordic evening menu at weekends.
Opened in 2021 by Daniel Justesen on Aarhus Ø, this waterfront restaurant places fish and shellfish at the heart of the menu, alongside a house cider made from windfall apples from Funen, poured exclusively here.
Green neon lighting and cascading plants set the scene for Asian fusion with Nordic ingredients, with 10 or 13 sharing courses on offer, plus Sunday omakase where the kitchen decides.
Opened in 2014, this steakhouse showcases cuts from Danish, American and Uruguayan cattle. Its name translates as meat in Danish; sides arrive in sharing bowls, while Sundays feature Tri-Tip roast with fries ad libitum.
Led by chef Rasmus Surland, formerly of Gastromé, this 2024 bistro occupies an iconic three-storey building. After 10 pm, the à la carte offering shifts to a bar-led menu of cocktails, wine and beer.
Designed by Bjarke Ingels Group, three buildings frame this 2023 offshoot of historic Skovmøllen, where a thatched house, timber pavilion and greenhouse create a striking stage for seasonal Danish cooking.
This gold-certified organic restaurant invites local farmers and foragers to influence the menu. In autumn, wild game follows the hunting season, while spring heralds asparagus and rhubarb freshly gathered from nearby fields.
Founded in Copenhagen, MASH has grown to multiple locations across Denmark and Germany. Its Aarhus outpost, set within Milling Hotel Ritz, offers a choice of a dozen steak cuts.
Open since 2009, this popular spot is considered the oldest Japanese restaurant in town. The drinks list features a wide selection of sake, and the kitchen expands beyond sushi with bao and grill-style dishes.
Generous Nordic cooking centered on an open kitchen counter, championing local, seasonal ingredients with the occasional Japanese-Asian twist for brightness and flavor, backed by a strong natural wine list.
This stylish brasserie serves French comfort classics such as duck confit and crisp croques, alongside a weekly set menu. Ciders and wines complete the offering, with a secluded garden for warm evenings.
Chef Marco Di Giuseppe runs this intimate ten-table osteria, turning out pasta and risotto alongside charcuterie and cheeses sourced directly from producers, rounded off with a tightly focused Italian wine list.
Open since 2018, The Clock has been serving traditional fare, from smørrebrød at lunch to bøfsandwich and stegt flæsk for dinner. Within its contemporary setting, guests may dine in cosy booths or at classic tables.
Opened in 2025 by Madklubben, this Indian concept embraces the South Asian ritual of sharing flavors via a generous thali-style platter, alongside full à la carte portions for those inclined.
Since 1995, this relaxed favorite in Latinerkvarteret has welcomed guests from morning until late, helping spark a local gastronomic cluster and offering simple, cosy dining indoors or within a peaceful courtyard.
Fish and shellfish take center stage at this French-leaning brasserie on Aarhus harbor by the old marina, part of the family-run Smag & Slægt, with a menu that shifts daily according to the catch.
Part of the Madklubben group, this spacious Italian restaurant welcomes the whole family. The kitchen delivers comforting pasta, fish and meat dishes, with ice-cold limoncello to finish.
When the weather allows, guests dine alfresco on the terrace beside Marselisborg Marina. The menu lives up to its Italian name with pasta, pinsa and a selection of light, elegant antipasti.
Raw brick walls and sheepskins, offset by pink neon, set a warm, playful backdrop for a modern bistro delivering seasonal cooking built around ingredients from carefully chosen, trusted producers.
Warm lighting, welcoming staff and the scent of hearty pub classics define this gastropub, one of four venues at Tir na nÓg alongside The Tap Room, The Merchant Room and The Backyard.