Café in Ærøskøbing – Lunch on the Town Square

Looking for a good place for lunch in Ærøskøbing? At På Torvet, you can enjoy lunch, coffee and drinks right on the town square. See our current menu and opening hours below.

We focus on quality ingredients, homemade specialities and seasonal dishes. Our menu changes throughout the season, so you'll always find our current selection on the menu page.

Stop by for lunch, coffee and cake, or a glass of wine on the town square.

→ Just drop by – we'll find you a table as soon as one becomes available

Read more about us as a restaurant in Ærøskøbing.

Table reservations

Summer season
From 10 July to 15 August, we do not accept table reservations. Just drop by – we are open as usual and will find you a table as soon as one becomes available.

Reservations outside the summer season
If you would like to reserve a table outside this period, please call +45 30 34 46 50 (press 2) or email cafe@paatorvet.dk.

Seating
We do not reserve specific tables and therefore cannot guarantee seating indoors or outdoors.

Busy times
The busiest times are usually between 12:00 PM and 2:00 PM, and between 5:30 PM and 7:00 PM. Visiting outside these hours usually means shorter waiting times.

Kitchen break
The kitchen is closed every day between 4:00 PM and 5:00 PM. No food is served during this time.

Groups
For groups of 10 or more, please contact us in advance.

Lunch in Ærøskøbing

Enjoy lunch right on the town square in Ærøskøbing – a great choice if you're looking for a place to eat in the heart of the town. We focus on quality ingredients, homemade specialities and seasonal dishes.

Eat on the Town Square in Ærøskøbing

Our menu changes throughout the season and offers lunch dishes, lighter meals and selected dishes later in the day. Visit our menu page to see our current selection.

Stop by for lunch, coffee and cake, or a glass of wine on the town square.

View menu

Please check our current opening hours further down this page before your visit.

Drinks

We offer local beers, wines, coffee, cakes and a selection of drinks to enjoy with your meal or while relaxing on the town square.

When can you stop by?

See our opening hours below.

Current opening hours

Please note: On Saturday, August 15, the café is open from 11:30 AM to 4:00 PM.

Tuesday–Saturday: 11:30 AM – 8:00 PM
Sunday–Monday: Closed

Kitchen: Lunch is served from 11:30 AM to 4:00 PM. Burgers and lighter dishes are served from 11:30 AM to 8:00 PM. Evening dishes are served from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM.

Kitchen break: No food is served between 4:00 PM and 5:00 PM.

Planning to visit later in the season? See our seasonal opening hours below.

Seasonal opening hours

Until Friday, August 14
Tuesday–Saturday: 11:30 AM – 8:00 PM

Saturday, August 15
11:30 AM – 4:00 PM

From Tuesday, August 18 – Saturday, September 19
Tuesday–Saturday: 11:30 AM – 4:00 PM

Thursday, September 24 – Sunday, October 11
Thursday–Sunday: 11:30 AM – 4:00 PM

Monday, October 12 – Saturday, October 17
Monday–Saturday: 11:30 AM – 4:00 PM

From October 18
The café is closed until the Christmas markets.

Opening hours and menu may vary throughout the season. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for the latest updates.

Frequently asked questions

Do you need to book a table?

You are always welcome to just drop by. From 10 July to 15 August, we do not accept table reservations and operate on a first come, first served basis. We are open as usual and will find you a table as soon as one becomes available.

If you would like to reserve a table outside this period, please contact us. We do not reserve specific tables and therefore cannot guarantee seating indoors or outdoors. For groups of 10 or more, please let us know in advance.

Can you reserve a table outside?

No, we do not reserve specific tables and therefore cannot guarantee seating indoors or outdoors.

When do you serve food?

Our Danish smørrebrød lunch menu is served from 11:30 AM to 4:00 PM. Burgers and lighter dishes are served from 11:30 AM to 8:00 PM, and evening dishes from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM. The kitchen is closed between 4:00 PM and 5:00 PM, when no food is served.

Practical information

Stop by on the town square in Ærøskøbing – we look forward to welcoming you

📞 Questions? Call +45 30 34 46 50

Stay at På Torvet

Want to stay a bit longer? Want to stay a little longer? Stay in the heart of Ærøskøbing and combine your visit with an overnight stay.