All Restaurants in Reykjavik

Housed in a former pharmacy on Austurstraeti, Apotek combines a stunning historic interior with modern European cuisine and one of Reykjavik's best cocktail bars.

Iceland's most famous hot dog stand since 1937 — a humble kiosk near the harbour that has fed locals, presidents, and curious travellers for nearly a century.

A neighbourhood bakery on Skolavordustigur — fresh bread, pastries, and coffee in a simple, welcoming setting near Hallgrimskirkja.

Reykjavik's best gourmet burgers — quality Icelandic beef, creative toppings, and craft beer on Laugavegur. The burger you eat when you need a break from fish.

Reykjavik's beloved artisan bakery — famous for its sourdough bread, exceptional croissants, and the cinnamon bun that launched a thousand Instagram posts.

Part wine bar, part restaurant — Brut pairs an exceptional natural wine selection with creative European small plates in one of Reykjavik's liveliest evening spots.

A colourful, bohemian cafe on the walk up to Hallgrimskirkja — crepes, coffee, and cake in one of the cosiest spots in Reykjavik.

A cosy cafe directly opposite Hallgrimskirkja serving traditional Icelandic home cooking — rye bread, mashed fish, lamb soup, and the famous rye bread ice cream.

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

Where Icelandic seafood meets Japanese technique — sushi, sashimi, and fusion dishes that showcase the extraordinary quality of Iceland's marine ingredients.

The Fish Company — creative seafood served across multiple intimate floors in a historic building, blending Icelandic ingredients with global influences.

Reykjavik's best pizza — handmade sourdough crusts, quality toppings, and harbour views from the Grandi district. Simple, excellent, and worth the walk.

The Appetiser Bar — an informal restaurant built entirely around starters and small plates. Order five, share everything, and discover why less is more.

Reykjavik's harbour-side food hall — a vibrant collection of independent food vendors serving everything from Nepali dumplings to Icelandic fish stew under one roof.

Reykjavik's most iconic fine dining destination — perched atop the Saga Hotel with sweeping panoramic views over the city, the bay, and Mount Esja.

The Grill Market — Reykjavik's premier grill restaurant, where Icelandic beef, lamb, and langoustine are cooked over an open flame in a dramatic stone-walled dining room.

Reykjavik's first food hall — a vibrant collection of food vendors, a craft beer bar, and the home of Skal! restaurant, all under one roof at the eastern end of Laugavegur.

Iceland's original sub sandwich — Hlolli has been making custom submarine sandwiches in Reykjavik since 1986, and it is still the go-to for a fast, filling, affordable meal.

Asian-inspired fusion dining at Hverfisgata 12 — creative sharing plates, bold flavours, and a cocktail programme that holds its own against Reykjavik's best bars.

A Reykjavik institution since 1985 — restaurant by day, live music venue by night, with one of the best outdoor terraces in the city.

Traditional Icelandic lamb soup and fish stew with unlimited refills — the best value meal in Reykjavik, served in a cosy basement on Laugavegur.

The Icelandic Bar — traditional Icelandic food and local beer in a lively pub setting. Lamb soup, fish and chips, and fermented shark with a smile.

Reykjavik's Danish open sandwich institution — beautifully crafted smorrebrod with Icelandic toppings in a cosy, old-fashioned setting on Laekjargata.

Reykjavik's oldest cafe — serving fishermen and visitors alike since 1935 with hearty breakfasts, fresh fish, and coffee by the harbour.

Harbour-front dining with a view — fresh Icelandic seafood and European-influenced dishes served in a modern space overlooking the Old Harbour and Mount Esja.

Authentic Mexican food in Reykjavik — real tacos, burritos, and quesadillas made with proper technique and genuine Mexican ingredients.

Reykjavik's Italian — fresh pasta, classic dishes, and a warm Mediterranean atmosphere on Austurstraeti.

Craft burgers and fried chicken on Tryggvagata — Le Kock elevates fast food with quality ingredients and creative flavours at honest prices.

A stylish all-day restaurant on Bankastraeti serving modern European dishes with Icelandic flair — reliable, central, and open from lunch through late evening.

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

Honest Icelandic seafood served in sizzling cast-iron pans — Messinn is where locals take visitors when they want to show off what Icelandic fish can do at a fair price.

Three soups, no waiting — Noodle Station serves steaming bowls of Asian-inspired noodle soup at prices that make it one of the best budget meals in Reykjavik.

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

Traditional Icelandic dishes in a comfortable setting on Laugavegur — lamb soup, plokkfiskur, and hangikjot for visitors who want to taste the real Iceland.

Iceland's acclaimed bean-to-bar chocolate maker — visit the factory in the Old Harbour for tastings, tours, and some of the best chocolate you will find anywhere in the world.

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.

Honest, homestyle cooking at fair prices — Reykjavik Kitchen serves the kind of straightforward, satisfying food that keeps locals coming back week after week.

Reykjavik's best specialty coffee — single-origin beans roasted in-house, expertly prepared, and served in a small, characterful space that takes coffee as seriously as you do.

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.

The Sea Baron — a legendary harbour-side seafood shack famous for what many consider the best lobster soup in Iceland, plus grilled fish skewers fresh from the ocean.

Reykjavik's grand dame of bakeries — a family-run institution on Laugavegur since 1920, serving sourdough bread, pastries, and light lunches in an elegant cafe setting.

The Seafood Grill — a refined seafood restaurant on Skolavordustigur where the freshest Icelandic catch meets creative Nordic technique.

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

Reykjavik's French-Danish bistro — moules frites, steak tartare, a serious wine list, and the kind of easy, convivial atmosphere that makes any evening feel like a good one.

A vibrant Middle Eastern-inspired grill and cocktail bar on Laugavegur — sharing plates, seasonal ingredients, and the nostalgic warmth of Beirut transported to Reykjavik.

The Black Coffee — a cosy two-floor cafe on Laugavegur famous for its hearty soups served in bread bowls. Simple, affordable, warming.

Icelandic-inspired tapas — whale, puffin, langoustine, and lamb served as small sharing plates in one of Reykjavik's most popular and long-running restaurants.

Reykjavik's dedicated steakhouse — dry-aged Icelandic beef, a serious wine cellar, and the kind of dark, intimate atmosphere that makes a steak dinner feel like an occasion.

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

Reykjavik's cosiest wine bar — an intimate, candle-lit basement on Laugavegur with a well-chosen wine list, cheese boards, and the atmosphere of a Parisian cave a vin.