From the owner: Away from the hustle & bustle of everyday life in the heart of the maritime village of Marstal, Ærø…read moreis one of the most charming restaurants in the islands south of Funen: "Den Gamle Vingaard", or in English: The Old Vineyard. Enjoy friendly and attentive service in our maritime inspired restaurant or the tranquillity of the garden with its old vines and the occasional splashing of Japanese Koi carp in the fish pond. Our menu is inspired by the Mediterranean kitchen combined with a Nordic flavour and especially recommended are the fish and meat dishes. The imaginative cuisine of our team is often newly composed and prepared almost exclusively with fresh ingredients.

I got the runs from their food and the owner was very rude, they only take cash, so all in all. Bad…read moreservice, bad cheap ingredients, expensive. DONT EAT THERE

We used Landbogaarden as the location for our welcoming dinner the night before our wedding. We had…read morea fantastic experience, and the owners were extraordinarily welcoming and accommodating. The restaurant offered a choice between a set meat and vegetarian dish (the dishes differ from day to day), but also served us a small appetizer of foie gras, and then surprised us with a very well-received fruit cake that they had created especially for our party! Many of our guests also enjoyed their selection of beers (which we, unfortunately, can't recall, as we didn't participate). Compared to other Ærø restaurants, the food is very affordable and relatively simple, but quite tasty, and the ambiance is charming and warm. When we arrived, the owners introduced themselves and got to know us a bit, and proceeded to interact with us and explain the various dishes as the evening proceeded. Some of our guests were arriving late to the island, and couldn't let us know in advance if they would show up, but all did in the end, and were accommodated without any trouble. Four in fact arrived to grab the last bits of cake right about as the restaurant was closing, but the owners kept the kitchen open a bit longer and served the late arrivals meals, as well, and let us spend more time together as they ate. If you're coming with a large party, be sure to book well in advance, as our party of 16 already took up more than half the space in the restaurant. We very wholeheartedly recommend the restaurant for any small to medium-sized party (or perhaps larger, if you can book the whole place!).

This terrific harbor restaurant serves seafood seasonally smoked daily from April to October, to…read moreeat in, packed for short excursions or sealed for longer travel. Conveniently near the Ærøskøbing ferry landing, it's perfect whether arriving or leaving from Ærø, or visiting from other parts of the island. The extensive menu has multiple types of fish, including herring, halibut, mackerel, eel, trout, and salmon, some shellfish such as shrimp and mussels, and fish cakes (fiskefrikadeller). There doesn't seem to be a bad choice, the seafood is well smoked and delicious, just a matter of preference. Halibut is decadently rich, smooth, almost buttery. The trout is smoked whole and (largely) boneless, the meat flaky. Mackerel with dill is deeply flavorful. North Sea shrimps are interesting smoked, which tempers their natural sweetness. They call themselves a "no-fry" zone so fish and chips, and fish cakes are baked. The fiskefrikadeller are light and tasty. Although none are particularly salty, the smoked foods can be accompanied with bread and butter, a gently tart dill potato salad, or plain Jane lettuce salad. And in typical Danish fashion, virtually any beverage type can be had: draft and bottled beer, wine, aquavit, coffee, or natural apple juice. The obvious choices are an Ærø beer from island brewer Rise Bryggeri, or a local specialty aquavit, Riga. A must visit while in Ærøskøbing. Enjoy the smoked seafood at one of their outdoor tables, or indoors if rainy.

Fantastic smoked eel, but also the salmon, shrimps (the smaller kind), any fish smoked to…read moreperfection you get out of the water there. A must go for any visitors.