Ítalía Veitingahús

Dining

Foodies will find plenty to keep them happy when wining and dining in the nation’s capital. Reykjavík has an astounding variety of restaurants, offering both traditional and international cuisine. Icelandic cuisine is characterised by an imaginative use of pure Icelandic ingredients such as fresh fish and seafood, organic lamb and wild game. Be sure not to miss the Icelandic hot dog. The highly acclaimed “city’s best” can be found at the “Bæjarins Beztu” hot dog stand on Tryggvagata near Reykjavík Harbour.

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Lækjarbrekka

Lækjarbrekka is a classic restaurant in one of the oldest buildings in the city. A true Reykjavik institution but it won't break the bank any more than anywhere else. Specialities include Icelandic seafood, lamb and other traditional …

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Forréttabarinn

Forréttabarinn specialises in starters and is located close to the Old Harbor. It's young and trendy, and not overrun with tourists. Artic char is recommended by pretty much every guest. Add langoustine soup and skyr mousse to that for a very traditional and superb …

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Gló

Gló Restaurant is one of the most popular healthy food restaurants in Iceland. It takes pride in always using the freshest ingredients and buying as much as possible from Icelandic …

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Kopar

Kopar focuses on Icelandic ingredients from both land and sea. The dining room has a fantastic view of the Esja mountain — a symbol of Reykjavik — and the old harbour with ships coming and going. The fresh quality products used guarantee a dining experience that reflects the great Icelandic produce. You can enjoy …

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Kolabrautin Ristorante

Literally called "The Coal Trail", this modern restaurant uses the best Icelandic ingredients to prepare traditional Meditarranean recipes — an interesting concept. The view from Kolabrautin on the top floor of Harpa is fascinating and adds a magical touch to your evening, along with the enticing a la carte menu and ambitious wine list …

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Grillmarkaðurinn — The Grill Market

Grillmarkaðurinn is a gorgeous restaurant with an emphasis on Icelandic cuisine and dishes served straight off the sizzling grill. The produces used are of finest quality, seasonal and straight from the Icelandic …

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Ítalía Veitingahús

Ítalía is one of the oldest Italian restaurants in Reykjavik and offers a varied menu of Italian specialities in a cozy atmosphere. It is centrally located in the heart of Laugavegur main street and offers moderate …

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Tapas Barinn

Tapas Barinn offers traditional Spanish tapas together with 'Icelandic'-style tapas, in a warm setting in the city …

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Fiskmarkaðurinn — The Fish Market

Fiskmarkaðurinn is housed in one of the oldest buildings in Reykjavík's city centre. Head Chef Hrefna Rósa Sætran of the Icelandic National Culinary team has designed a menu using the freshest fish and meat of the season, cooking it simply in modern style. Guests can watch each dish being prepared in the open kitchen, which …

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Sushi Social

Sushi Social offers a unique fusion of Japanese sushi and South American grill combined with the freshness of Icelandic ingredients. The menu is created to fully capture and draw from those influences and offers a wide array of great selections, exciting small courses, new style sushi and even an amazing steak platter — perfect …

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Gandhi Indian Restaurant & Bar

With fresh Icelandic ingredients and spices personally imported from India, this restaurant's creations are simply fabulous. The chicken curries are excellent, as is Raita and the mushroom …

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Snaps Bistro Bar

Snaps is a French bistro that is great for breakfast, lunch or dinner, or just having a glass of something with good friends. It's located in Downtown Reykjavík. Vegan options are quite …

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Austur-Indíafélagið

Reykjavik's premier Indian restaurant. Offers a unique combination of Indian traditions and Icelandic ingredients. Celebrities such as Harrison Ford have dined here and given the place rave …

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Kol

Impeccably designed in modern concrete and warm earth tones, furnished by designer Tom Dixon, Kol offers a premium dining experience with bottomless brunch, an exquisite tasting menu. The cuisine focuses on feel good comfort food with a twist on classic …

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