At Substans, we want to give our guests a gastronomic experience beyond the usual. Our newly built restaurant on the top floor of Pakhusene on Aarhus Ø is decorated with inspiration in the stylish architecture of the 1960s,

in simple and natural materials that fill you with warmth and presence, from the moment you step inside.

Our chefs are not bound by dogmas, but are driven by a basic respect for local, seasonal ingredients and good, solid kitchen craftsmanship.

This also applies to our waiters, who take pride in selecting beverages that evoke enjoyment and excitement and accompany the evening’s menu to perfection.

We look forward to welcoming you in our wonderful restaurant.

All the best, Substans.

Opening hours
Tuesday 18.00-24.00
Wednesday 18.00-24.00
Thursday 18.00-24.00
Friday 12.00-15.00 / 18.00-24.00
Saturday 12.00-15.00 / 18.00-24.00

LUNCH

As one of the few top restaurants in Aarhus, we open the doors to lunch every Friday and Saturday with table reservations from kl. 12.00

For lunch, we serve a selection of the dishes you can find on the evening menu, but to a slightly lesser extent, so the meal can be enjoyed during an afternoon.

Here you can choose between four or six dishes, respectively, with accompanying snacks and the option of champagne and a wine menu.

We also offer a business lunch consisting of three quick dishes without snacks, so the lunch does not interfere with a busy working day.

BIG LUNCH

BROTH ~ BASIL ~ HERBS
OYSTERS ~ PEAR ~ HORSERADISH
CRAB ~ FRESH CHEESE ~ APPLE
CELERIAC ~ SMOKE ~ CLAM
SQUID ~  CARROT ~ CILANTRO
~
TOMATO ~ CAVIAR ~ EGG YOLK
2023 ‘Albarino’ Zarate
Juice: Apple
WITCH FLOUNDER ~ FENNEL ~ YUZU
2022 ‘La Joute’ Familie Mosse 
Juice: Milky oolong te & Gooseberry
POTATO ~ VIN JAUNE ~ ELDERFLOWER
2021 ‘Cote du Py’ Morgon, Jean Foillard
Juice: ‘L’antidote’

BREAD ~ HORSERADISH ~ BROWN SHRIMP
SQUAB ~ PLUM ~ TRUFFLE
2020 ‘Cuvee L’Enclume’ Simon Gastrein
Juice: Black tea, Peber & Berry
BLACK CURRANT ~ KEFIR ~ CARAMEL
2021 ‘Sauvignon blanc Beerenauslese’ Tschida 
Juice: Green tea, Sirup & Yuzu
RASHPBERRY ~ HIP ROSE
CROISSANT ~ LAVENDER

SMALL LUNCH

BROTH ~ BASIL ~ HERBS
OYSTERS ~ PEAR ~ HORSERADISH
CRAB ~ FRESH CHEESE ~ APPLE
CELERIAC ~ SMOKE ~ CLAM
SQUID ~  CARROT  ~ CILANTRO
~
TOMATO ~ CAVIAR ~ EGG YOLK
BREAD ~ HORSERADISH ~ BROWN SHRIMP
2023 ‘Albarino’ Zarate
Juice: Apple

SQUAB ~ PLUM ~ TRUFFLE
2020 ‘Cuvee L’Enclume’ Simon Gastrein
Juice: Black Tea, Peber & Berry
BLACK CURRANT ~ KEFIR ~ CARAMEL
2021 ‘Sauvignon blanc Beerenauslese’ Tschida 
Juice: White Tea, Sirup & Yuzu
RASHPBERRY ~ HIP ROSE
CROISSANT ~ LAVENDER

Prices (lunch)

Business lunch 500,-

Small lunch 700,-
Including wine menu 1.000,-

Large lunch 1.000,-
Including wine menu 1.500,-

(all prices in DKK)

Parking

Your car can be parked in the spaces outside the main entrance or in the parking garage.

Park at a special discount when you visit Substans

As a guest at Substans, you get a discount when you book your parking at Q-Park in the Z-house.

You can plan your entire visit from home and concentrate on enjoying the gastronomy.

Read more here:

https://www.q-park.dk/en-gb/parking/aarhus/substans/

Booking

Reserve a table at Substans here or send us an email at info@restaurantsubstans.dk.

If you are interested in reserving Substans Lounge for a company, party or something else, please also contact us by email. Then we will find a package solution that fits exactly to your party.

Please let us know the date, time and number of guests and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

EVENING

As a guest at Substans, you will be presented with a menu consisting of a varying number of servings, all depending on the season and the ingredients we have available in the kitchen.

Typically, there will be more dishes in the spring and summer months, where everything sprouts and grows wild, and slightly fewer but a bit heavier dishes in the fall and winter months.

The guiding principle in the composition of our dining menus across the turn of the seasons is a curious and open-minded approach to the good meal.

EVENING MENU

BROTH ~ BASIL ~ HERBS
OYSTERS ~ PEAR ~ HORSERADISH
CRAB ~ FRESH CHEESE ~ APPLE
CELERIAC ~ SMOKE ~ CLAM
SQUID ~ CARROT ~ CILANTRO
~
TOMATO ~ CAVIAR ~ EGG YOLK
LANGOUSTINE ~ STRAWBERRY ~ CHILI
2023 ‘Albarino’ Zarate
Juice: Apple

WITCH FLOUNDER ~ FENNEL ~ YUZU
2022 ‘La Joute’ Famlile Mosse 
Juice: Milky oolong & Gooseberry 
BREAD ~ HORSERADISH ~ BROWN SHRIMP
Beer: Gamma Brewing
Juice: ‘Far & Søn’
COD ~ BRUSSEL SPROUTS ~ CHICKEN FAT
POTATO ~ VIN JAUNE ~ ELDERFLOWER
2021 ‘Cote du Py’ Morgon, Jean Foillard
Juice: L’antidote

SQUAB ~ PLUM ~ TRUFFLE
2020 ‘Cuvee L’Enclume’ Simon Gastrein 
Juice: Black tea, Peber & Berry
CRÈME FRAICHE ~ RASPBERRY ~ CILANTRO
BLACK CURRANT ~ KEFIR ~ CARAMEL
2021 ‘Sauvignon blanc beerenauslese
Juice: White tea, Sirup & Yuzu
RASHPBERRY ~ HIP ROSE
CROISSANT ~ LAVENDER

Prices (evening)

Meal menu 1.700,-
Wine menu 1.200, –
Juice menu 600, –
Champagne 175, –
Glass of wine from 100, –
Avec from 100, –

(all prices in DKK)

Parties

Substans ’lounge forms the perfect setting for the celebration of small as well as large events. The lounge is our private party room, and can only be reserved for groups between 15-50 people.

The lounge is located on the floor below Substans and has direct access to a fantastic roof terrace with views over the entire Bay of Aarhus.

The Lounge offers a gastronomic experience similar to the one you get in the restaurant upstairs, just adapted for slightly larger parties.

Here, the delicious, seasonal dishes are served in smaller sets, so that several dishes come to the table at the same time.

It is also possible to rent our conference room (max 40 people) for DKK 1,000 per hour.

Parties big menu

Veal ~ Dried tomato ~ Pepper ~ Havgus
Cod ~ Fennel ~ Mussels ~ Dill
Cauliflower ~ Black Truffle ~ Brown Butter ~ Elderflower Vinegar
Crab ~ Onion ~ Yolk ~ Ponzu
Sourdough bread ~ Whipped butter

Chicken ~ New Onion ~ Horseradish ~ Lovage
Grilled Carrots ~ Smoked cheese ~ Chervil ~ Seeds
Corn on the cob ~ Soured Cream ~ Chives ~ Buckwheat

Arla Unika cheese ~ Compote ~ Malt Cracker
Raspberry ~ Kefir ~ Oats ~ Caramelized chocolate

Parties small menu

 Veal ~ Dried Tomato ~ Pepper ~ Havgus
Cod ~ Fennel ~ Mussels ~ Dill
Sourdough bread ~ Whipped butter

Chicken ~ New Onion ~ Horseradish ~ Lovage
Grilled Carrots ~ Smoked cheese ~ Chervil ~ Seeds
Corn on the cob ~ Soured Cream ~ Chives ~ Buckwheat

Raspberry ~ Kefir ~ Oats ~ Caramelized chocolate

Prices (parties)

Small menu 650,-
Including juice menu, coffee/tee and sweets 900,-
Including wine menu, coffee/tee and sweets 1.100,-

Large menu 900,-
Including juice menu, coffee/tee and sweets 1.200,-
Including wine menu, coffee/tee and sweets 1.400,-

Additional

Bubbles & Snacks 180,-

Ad libitum beer, wine and water until 24.00 250,-

(all prices in DKK)

Booking

Reserve a table at Substans here or send us an email at info@restaurantsubstans.dk.

If you are interested in reserving Substans Lounge for a company, party or something else, please also contact us by email. Then we will find a package solution that fits exactly to your party.

Please let us know the date, time and number of guests and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

Parking

Your car can be parked in the spaces outside the main entrance or in the parking garage.

Park at a special discount when you visit Substans

As a guest at Substans, you get a discount when you book your parking at Q-Park in the Z-house.

You can plan your entire visit from home and concentrate on enjoying the gastronomy.

Read more here:

https://www.q-park.dk/da/parkering/aarhus/substans/