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!).
