Food & Drink

Apótek is a beautifully decorated restaurant in the heart of downtown. It’s actually it used to be a pharmacy, hence the name Apótek. They refer to their bartenders as pharmacists and offer a great selection of cocktails, or as they […]

Austur – Indíafjelagið is in our opinion the best restaurant in Reykjavik. It’s an authentic fine-dining Indian restaurant with all the high-quality spices imported directly from India, recipes and techniques you’d expect to find in a much larger European capital. […]

You will not find better bread in Reykjavík than the darkly crusted and deeply flavored loaves at Brauð & co. (Bread & co), located in the centre of the capital The organic sourdough breads are made on-site in the purest […]

Burro Tapas + Steaks is a new favorite on the Icelandic restaurant scene, having opened in the fall of 2016 in downtown Reykjavik. Icelanders were quick to claim this hidden gem, and from the start, it has been a local […]

This family-run restaurant in Grandi offers an Italian style aperitivo hour, and their decadent brunch menu starts on Friday and runs through the weekend. The place is difficult to categorise right off the bat: it’s a prime place for a […]

EIRIKSSON BRASSERIE is located at Laugavegur 77, a famous redesigned building formerly owned by Landsbanki Íslands Bank The menu at EIRIKSSON BRASSERIE has a European style with a special emphasis on Italian cooking. The wine cellar, located in an old […]

At Emilie and the Cool Kids, they prepare homemade cookies and great pastries everyday. They also provide good coffee and bagels à la demande all day. Straight from the French Riviera where the story started 10 years ago, they are  […]

Fiskmarkadurinn (Fish Market) is a top quality seafood restaurant, located in one of the oldest buildings in central Reykjavik. It was founded by Icelandic culinary team member Hrefna Rósa Sætran in 2007. Fish Market strives to provide original dishes with […]

Grillmarkaðurinn (The Grill Market) is one of renowned chef Hrefna Rósa Sætran’s  culi-nary venture. With a specially crafted grill made to withstand extreme heat, Hrefna and team are serving up juicy Icelandic dishes to the carnivore’s delight. You can also […]

Hlemmur food hall is located in the former bus terminal building at Hlemmur square. The food hall offers a vegetable and flower stall, restaurants, bars, a bakery and a coffee shop and is open from 8 am to 11 pm […]

Not only is it an Icelandic bar, it’s also an Icelandic restaurant, as well as a (successful) attempt to capture and preserve the very essence of what it means to be Icelandic. The interior design contains elements of Icelandic culture […]

Matarkjallarinn is one of Reykjavík’s high-end restaurants. It’s highly rated on TripAdvisor and you’d be hard-pressed to find an item on the menu that isn’t tip-top. The cuisine is clearly Icelandic but with a very creative modern twists and consisting mainly of […]

The Turkish restaurant Meze, is  a very welcome addition to the flora of restaurants in Reykjavík. Meze or mezze is a selection of small dishes similar to tapas and zakuski. It is served in the Middle East and the Balkans […]

Nauthóll features modern Icelandic cuisine with an emphasis on fresh local ingredients, in-house production and casual atmosphere. Nauthóll is situated in the outskirts of Öskjuhlíð, Reykjavik downtown nature paradise, overlooking Reykjavik thermal beach and only a 5-minute drive from downtown […]

At Public House Gastropub, we put an emphasis on serving fun dining along with some quality ambience. We use Icelandic ingredients but we add some “japanese flair” to our dishes as we like to have fun with our food and […]

Newly opened Reykjavik Meat has been a local hit from the beginning. Atmosphere and decoration makes you feel welcome The meat is just great and and perfectly prepared and the wine list is excellent.  Also a decent vegan option for […]

ROK Restaurant is placed in an old Icelandic wooden house just across the street from Hallgrímskirkja church. A fine casual restaurant focusing on serving high quality food in a friendly relaxed environment. Small dishes like tapas, ideal to order 2 – […]

Tasty and fun food made with fresh ingredients. They offer a unique selection of Icelandic beer – 20 bottled, 10 on draft, and artisan cocktails to enjoy alongside the food. Drop by for lunch, late lunch, dinner or drinks in a […]

Bakery Sandholt is a  family-owned, gourmet bakery and coffee shop in downtown Reykjavík. They offer a wide variety of artisan breads, cakes, pastries and even hand-made chocolates. They open early, so you can go there for breakfast The pastries are […]

Whether you’re a native Icelander or a tourist, Sjávargrillið will give you the upscale traditional  Icelandic food experience you’re looking for. Their simple, straightforward menu won’t overwhelm a first timer, nor will it annoy a native with unnecessary frills.  Expect […]

Slippbarinn at Hotel Marina is the perfect place to gather with old and new friends over a drink in the hippest part of town. The drink menu has an impressive selection of wine and cocktails that will melt the heart […]

Snaps is a bistro and a bar and very popular among the locals. The menu is a mix of French, Scandinavian and Icelandic cuisine. The food is very tasty and has a ‘no bullshit’ approach – the portions are large and […]

Sushi Social offers a unique fusion of Japanese and South American cuisine combined with the freshness of Icelandic ingredients. The Sushi Social menu is created to fully capture and draw from those influences and offers a wide array of great […]