New Nordic in Iceland

A Nordic bistro on Akureyri's harbour street serving open Danish sandwiches, fresh seafood, and Icelandic lamb with stunning views over Eyjafjordur.

The dining room at Radisson Blu 1919 Hotel on Posthusstraeti, set in a beautifully restored early 20th-century building in the heart of downtown Reykjavik.

The restaurant at Icelandair Hotel Akureyri, serving refined Nordic cuisine in a warm, firelit setting with a photograph of northern lights over Mount Sulur as its centrepiece.

A Nordic bistro on the ground floor of Harpa Concert Hall, using only Icelandic-grown ingredients and offering harbour views through the building's famous glass facade.

A ground-floor restaurant and bar at the Alda Hotel on Laugavegur, serving modern Icelandic-inspired dishes in a refined yet relaxed setting on Reykjavik's main street.

The restaurant at Fosshotel Lind in east-central Reykjavik, serving contemporary European and Icelandic cuisine alongside a solid breakfast buffet for hotel guests and visitors alike.

Iceland's only Michelin-starred restaurant, where chef Gunnar Karl Gíslason transforms pure Icelandic ingredients into an unforgettable tasting menu experience.

A smart-casual restaurant inside the Canopy by Hilton on Hverfisgata, serving locally sourced Icelandic dishes with cosmopolitan flair from breakfast through to late evening.

A Nordic restaurant on Bankastraeti serving seasonal Icelandic cuisine with European influences, known for its polished service and strong wine programme.

The signature restaurant at Hilton Reykjavik Nordica, serving modern Icelandic and European cuisine with an emphasis on local ingredients and an impressive open kitchen.

One of Reykjavik's most distinguished fine dining restaurants, Holt serves refined Icelandic cuisine amid an exceptional private art collection in the historic Hotel Holt.

Contemporary Nordic cuisine in a sleek setting at Midgardur by Center Hotels, with daily happy hour, weekend brunch with bottomless drinks, and live music on Thursdays.

An elegant wine-focused restaurant at the 101 Hotel on Hverfisgata, pairing thoughtful European-influenced cuisine with one of Reykjavik's finest wine lists.

A modern Nordic restaurant on Reykjavik's iconic Skolavordustigur, serving innovative Icelandic cuisine with international influences and a strong cocktail programme.

A modern grill and wine bar inside Hlemmur Matholl, serving seasonal Icelandic ingredients with care and a well-curated wine list in a food hall setting.

A bar and bistro on Laugavegur serving contemporary Icelandic food and drinks with daily happy hour, situated within Center Hotels' Laugavegur property.

A New Nordic restaurant in Reykjavik's Grandi harbour district that takes the word 'local' as a guiding principle, sourcing every ingredient as close to home as possible.

A seasonal New Nordic restaurant on Bankastræti bringing a refined but relaxed approach to Icelandic ingredients, with a thoughtful natural wine selection.

A second-floor Nordic tapas restaurant on Austurstræti offering Icelandic ingredients in small sharing plates, perfect for groups wanting to taste their way through the menu.

A creative, chef-driven restaurant on Hverfisgata blending Icelandic ingredients with Italian soul and global inspiration through an ever-evolving menu of sharing plates.

An atmospheric grill and cocktail bar in a 160-year-old cellar on Adalstraeti, where Icelandic brasserie cuisine meets live music and expertly mixed drinks.

Food and Drink — traditional Icelandic recipes lovingly researched and reimagined for a modern audience, served in a converted harbour-side fish factory.

A refined restaurant in the Radisson Blu Saga Hotel, owned by the Farmers Association of Iceland, celebrating local seasonal ingredients with Nordic creativity.

A modern Icelandic restaurant on Hverfisgata offering creative Nordic cuisine with international influences, alongside a well-regarded cocktail programme.

A seasonal New Nordic tasting menu restaurant where the menu changes completely with each season, showcasing the full range of Iceland's natural larder.

A plant-forward restaurant where vegetables take centre stage — creative small plates, natural wines, and a relaxed atmosphere that rewards adventurous eaters.

A refined New Nordic tasting menu restaurant on Laugavegur, where an open kitchen and seasonal Icelandic ingredients create one of Reykjavik's most intimate fine dining experiences.

Casual, plant-forward, and fairly priced — ROK is the neighbourhood restaurant every city needs, with creative daily specials and a queue that forms early every evening.

New Nordic small plates inside Hlemmur Matholl — seasonal, creative, and surprisingly refined for a food hall restaurant.

An intimate seafood-focused tasting menu restaurant that celebrates Iceland's marine heritage with precision, creativity, and deep respect for the ocean.