Lasagna & More

The name tells you everything you need to know. Lasagna & More is a restaurant on Laugavegur that makes lasagna — really good lasagna — and a few other Italian comfort dishes. It does not pretend to be more than that, and the honesty of the concept is one of its greatest strengths. In a city where restaurants increasingly compete on ambition and complexity, there is something refreshing about a place that simply makes excellent lasagna and lets that be enough.

The Lasagna

The lasagna is made fresh daily. Homemade pasta sheets, slow-cooked meat sauce, bechamel, and quality cheese, layered and baked until the top is golden and bubbling. It is the kind of dish that looks simple but reveals its quality in the eating — the pasta has texture, the sauce has depth, and the proportions are generous enough to make you feel genuinely fed.

Multiple varieties are available: the classic meat version, a vegetarian option with seasonal vegetables, and rotating specials that reflect what the kitchen is inspired by that week. All are made with the same care and attention. The classic meat lasagna remains the best-seller, and for good reason — it is deeply satisfying comfort food, and on a cold Reykjavik day (which is most of them), it hits exactly right.

The More

Beyond lasagna, the menu includes pasta dishes, soups, and salads. These are competently prepared and offer variety for those who want something lighter or different. The soup of the day is usually worth asking about, and the salads are fresh and well-assembled. But the lasagna is why you are here, and it is the lasagna that will bring you back.

The Setting

The restaurant is compact and casual, with the feel of a neighbourhood Italian eatery rather than a formal dining room. Tables are close together, the atmosphere is warm, and the pace is efficient without being rushed. It works equally well for a solo lunch with a book or a quick dinner with friends.

Practical Tips

Walk-ins are the norm — reservations are rarely necessary. The busiest periods are lunch (12:00-13:30) and early dinner (18:00-19:30). Takeaway is available and a smart option if you want to eat at your hotel or guesthouse. Prices are among the friendlier on Laugavegur, and the portions are filling. The location, midway along the main street, makes it easy to combine with shopping or sightseeing.

For the price of an appetiser at many Reykjavik restaurants, you get a full, homemade lasagna and a sense of contentment that only good Italian comfort food can provide.