Rossopomodoro

Rossopomodoro on Laugavegur is a known quantity. It is a Neapolitan pizza chain — one of the better international ones — and the Reykjavik outpost delivers exactly what you would expect: proper Italian pizza, decent pasta, and a wine list that does its job. No surprises, which for many visitors is precisely the point.

The Pizza

The Neapolitan-style pizzas are the reason most people walk through the door. Thin, blistered crusts with that characteristic leopard-spotted char, San Marzano tomatoes, fresh mozzarella. The Margherita is the benchmark — simple, well-executed, and the right test of any pizza place. The Diavola adds the right amount of heat. These are not the best pizzas you will ever eat, but they are genuine Neapolitan-style and a world apart from the generic pizza options elsewhere in the city.

Beyond Pizza

The pasta dishes are competent, if not revelatory. Fresh pasta is made in-house, and the sauces taste like they were developed by someone who has actually spent time in an Italian kitchen. The antipasti selection is a decent way to start, particularly the burrata when available.

The wine list leans Italian, as it should. A glass of Montepulciano with your pizza is the right call.

The Honest Assessment

Reviews are mixed, and there is a reason. The food ranges from good to very good, but the service can be inconsistent, and the prices — while not outrageous for Reykjavik — are higher than what you would pay at a comparable restaurant in most European cities. This is the standard Iceland markup, not a Rossopomodoro-specific issue.

The split opening hours on some days (closed for the afternoon) can catch visitors off guard. Check before you walk over.

When to Go

Friday and Saturday evenings are the liveliest, but also the busiest. For a more relaxed experience, try an early weekday dinner. The location on Laugavegur is central and easy to find — a natural choice if you are shopping the main street and craving something Italian.