Menu at På Torvet in Ærøskøbing
On the town square in Ærøskøbing, we serve a Danish lunch platter, light dishes and relaxed café meals.
Here you'll find our current menu. Further down the page, you can also see our new lunch menu, available from Tuesday, 18 August.
Our current menu features classic Danish lunch, light dishes, burgers and our signature dish.
See opening hours here
→ Stop by and choose what suits you
New menu from Tuesday, 18 August
From Tuesday, 18 August, we'll introduce a brand-new menu with a stronger focus on classic Danish lunch dishes, homemade specialities and good-quality ingredients.
The current menu is available until Saturday, 15 August.
You can already view the new menu further down this page.
Please note: The menu on our website is indicative and may change. Selection, prices and ingredients may vary from day to day, and individual dishes may be sold out.
Current menu (available until 15 August)
Lunch at Torvet (11:30 AM – 4:00 PM)
A lunch selection of three open sandwiches – served as one dish.
Torvet’s lunch selection – 185 DKK
Egg and hand-peeled shrimp, chicken salad and roast beef – all served with classic accompaniments.
Burgers, snacks & light dishes
Served from 11:30 AM to 8:00 PM. The kitchen is closed between 4:00 PM and 5:00 PM.
Snacks
Brown Bag chips – 30 DKK
Cheddar / Lightly Salted / Sea Salt & Malt Vinegar
Salted & smoked almonds – 35 DKK
Mix of olives – 35 DKK
Small & medium dishes
Torvet’s Caesar salad – 135 DKK
Romaine lettuce, croutons, Caesar dressing & parmesan.
Add: hand-peeled shrimp +50 DKK / chicken +40 DKK
Tomato & burrata – 135 DKK
Sandwich with serrano ham & burrata – 125 DKK
Sandwich with tomato & burrata (vegetarian) – 115 DKK
Carpaccio – 150 DKK
French fries with tarragon mayonnaise – 55 DKK
Nachos with salsa & cheddar – 125 DKK
Served with guacamole, salsa & crème fraîche
Nachos supreme with chicken – 155 DKK
Served with guacamole, salsa & crème fraîche
Torvet’s signature
Torveskud – 225 DKK
Fried fish, salmon, shrimp, asparagus & seafood dressing.
Burgers
Torvet’s burger – served in a brioche bun with cheddar, lettuce, tomato, pickled cucumbers & house-made burger dressing.
Served with crispy fries and tarragon mayonnaise.
Bacon in the beef and chicken variants.
Beef (200 g) – 185 DKK
Chicken – 175 DKK
Vegetarian – 175 DKK
Vegan burger – 185 DKK
Rustic vegan baguette, vegan burger patty, lettuce, salsa, tomato, cucumber and pickled cucumbers.
Served with crispy fries and guacamole.
For children
Build-your-own burger – 95 DKK
Served with fries, greens, ketchup & mayonnaise
Chicken nuggets – 85 DKK
Served with fries, greens, ketchup & mayonnaise
Something sweet
Crème brûlée – 90 DKK
Chef’s cake – 50 DKK
Evening at Torvet (5:00 PM – 8:00 PM)
In the evening, we offer a small selection of hot dishes.
Torvet’s steak – 295 DKK
Chicken thigh with herb crust & hummus – 175 DKK
New menu – available from 18 August
From Tuesday, 18 August, we'll introduce a new menu with a stronger focus on classic Danish lunch dishes, homemade specialities and good-quality ingredients.
This menu is available from Tuesday, 18 August 2026.
Opening hours from 18 August
The café is open from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
The kitchen is open from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM.
Spiced herring from Christiansøpigen – 135 DKK
Capers, coarse mustard for fish, horseradish & raw quail egg yolk.
Served with homemade rye bread & lard.
Luxury shrimp smørrebrød with hand-peeled shrimp – 155 DKK
Lemon mayonnaise, lemon pearls, fresh lemon & dill.
Served on butter-fried brioche bread.
Butter-fried plaice fillet in panko breadcrumbs – 145 DKK
Coarse remoulade, hand-peeled shrimp, fresh lemon & dill.
Served on homemade rye bread spread with butter.
Roast beef – 135 DKK
Tarragon mayonnaise, pickles, capers, horseradish & crispy fried onions.
Served on homemade rye bread spread with butter.
Homemade chicken salad – 135 DKK
Crispy chicken skin, pickled red onions & cress.
Served in a butter croissant.
Baked celeriac & smoked cheese – 125 DKK
Pickled red onions, fried onions & fresh herbs.
Blue Kornblomst (Danish blue cheese) – 105 DKK
Blue cheese, gooseberry compote & toasted walnuts.
Served with rye bread crisps & crackers.
Torvet’s Danish beef sandwich – 199 DKK
Danish beef patty, soft onions, pickled beetroot, pickled cucumber, coarse remoulade, brown gravy & crispy fried onions.
Served in a brioche bun with fried potatoes.
Children’s plate – 95 DKK
Chicken salad, Danish meatball and vegetable sticks.
Served with rye bread and butter.
Cake of the day – 50 DKK
See today's selection in the display case or ask a member of staff.
Make it more than just a meal
Combine your meal with a walk through the cobbled streets of Ærøskøbing – or stay a little longer with an overnight stay.
View roomsFrequently asked questions
When do you serve food?
Our menu and serving times vary throughout the season. Please see the current menu above and our opening hours before your visit.
Can we just drop by?
Yes – you're always welcome to visit during the café's opening hours.
Practical information
Please note: The menu on our website is indicative. Selection, prices and ingredients may vary from day to day, and individual dishes may be sold out.
See opening hours: Café På Torvet
Read more about the restaurant: Restaurant in Ærøskøbing
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