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Best Restaurants in Reykjavík

68 restaurants analyzed · Reykjavik

Reykjavik has a concentrated restaurant scene along Laugavegur and in the harbour area with Icelandic seafood and lamb. Prices are moderate to expensive, and the quality of ingredients is exceptional.

Grade Distribution

Restaurants

• Dill Restaurant A+ · Michelin-star fine dining, Tasting menu — Destination New Nordic tasting menu with standout creativity, excellent chef-counter service, and premium pricing; some...
• Grillmarkaðurinn A · Contemporary Icelandic grill, Steakhouse — Destination-worthy Icelandic grill with dramatic ambiance, standout lamb and reindeer, creative plates and polished...
• Höfnin Restaurant A · Restaurant, Harbor view — Scenic harbor-side Icelandic spot delivering reliably tasty seafood and lamb with warm service; prices are fair for...
• Kopar A- · Seafood-focused restaurant, Icelandic — Harborfront Icelandic seafood with creative touches, strong tasting menus, and generally warm service; pricier than...
• Sümac Grill + Drinks A- · Modern Middle Eastern, Grill — Destination Middle Eastern–Icelandic grill with standout meze and lamb, lively vibe, and occasionally rushed or...
• Tapas barinn A- · Tapas restaurant, Icelandic — Creative Icelandic tapas with showy tasting menus, lively atmosphere, and strong service; pricey but memorable if you...
• Matarkjallarinn A- · Restaurant, Cocktail bar — Cozy historic-basement spot for modern Icelandic tasting menus and standout lamb and cod; great cocktails and live...
• Old Iceland A- · Restaurant, Icelandic — Cozy Icelandic spot for elevated local fish and lamb with standout mushroom and shellfish soups; book ahead and expect...
• Ráðagerði Veitingahús A- · Restaurant, Bar — Destination-worthy coastal Italian spot with stunning views, very good wood-fired breads and pizzas, occasional service...
• Brass Kitchen & Bar A- · Restaurant, Bar — Modern hotel-adjacent grill for standout lamb burgers, gluten-free fish and chips, and friendly service; expect Iceland...
• Íslenski Barinn - The Icelandic Bar A- · Icelandic restaurant, Bar — Bustling downtown spot for classic Icelandic specialties and pub comforts; great for trying iconic dishes, but expect...
• Sæta Svínið Gastropub A- · Gastropub, Bar — A lively city-center gastropub with standout burgers, lamb, and friendly table service; excellent for visitors seeking...
• Harry´s Seafood and Grill Restaurant A- · Seafood and grill restaurant, Seafood — Reliable crowd-pleaser on Laugavegur for lamb and seafood with a great-value three-course set; mostly warm service and...
• Kaffivagninn A- · Harbor restaurant, Seafood — Charming old-harbor spot for fresh Icelandic fish and comforting classics with lovely views; mostly excellent food and...
• Three coats A- · Icelandic restaurant, Seafood — Destination for traditional Icelandic specialties and seafood with cozy vibes; service can feel brusque at peak times,...
• Vegan World Peace A- · Vegan restaurant, Asian — Generous, tasty vegan Asian dishes at budget-friendly prices in downtown Reykjavík, with occasional service...
• Apotek Restaurant A- · Modern European restaurant, Icelandic — Stylish downtown spot for creative Icelandic-inspired tasting menus and polished service; pricey, popular, and best for...
• SwirlandRoll Japanese Pancakes A- · Dessert shop, Cafe — Cozy dessert cafe for fluffy Japanese-style pancakes and creative crepe rolls with standout hospitality; expect...
• Café Loki A- · Icelandic restaurant, Traditional Icelandic — Beloved spot opposite Hallgrímskirkja for traditional Icelandic plates and rye bread ice cream; prices are high for...
• Chickpea A- · Vegetarian and vegan eatery, Falafel shop — A compact counter-service vegetarian spot for fast, flavorful falafel and salads at budget-friendly Reykjavík prices;...
• ROK B+ · Contemporary small plates, Tapas-style — Modern Icelandic small plates with a creative tasting menu beside Hallgrímskirkja; excellent flavors for many, but...
• La Poblana B+ · Mexican restaurant, Tacos — Vibrant Mexican spot in central Reykjavík with standout tacos, spicy salsas, and cozy upstairs vibe; excellent food but...
• Vitabar B+ · Burger bar, Pub — Beloved neighborhood burger bar with juicy patties, friendly no-frills vibe, and strong value for Reykjavík; expect...
• Svarta Kaffið B+ · Soup restaurant, Cafe — Tiny Laugavegur spot serving two daily soups in bread bowls with one free refill; great comfort on a cold day, fast and...
• Kol Restaurant B+ · Restaurant, Cocktail bar — Stylish modern Icelandic spot with standout lamb, reindeer, and creative cocktails; excellent for special nights but...
• Mama Reykjavik B+ · Vegan restaurant, Healthy — Cozy attic-level vegan spot with hearty stews, wraps, and smoothies; excellent flavors and vibe, but occasional service...
• Flatey Pizza B+ · Pizzeria, Neapolitan pizza — Top-tier Neapolitan-style pies with lively energy and occasional service slowdowns; great for pizza lovers, less ideal...
• Messinn B+ · Seafood restaurant, Icelandic — Beloved downtown seafood spot serving sizzling fish pans and hearty portions; stellar fish with occasional slow or...
• Fjallkonan B+ · Modern Icelandic bistro, Seafood — Cozy downtown spot for modern Icelandic plates, generous desserts, and friendly service; pricing is mid-to-high for...
• Kaktus Espressobar B+ · Cafe, Coffee shop — Cozy downtown cafe with standout coffee, friendly vibes, and light breakfast-lunch plates at gentle Iceland prices;...
• Kröns B+ · Restaurant, Modern European — Modern Icelandic small-plates spot with standout lamb soup and creative tacos; expect excellent flavors, small...
• Himalayan Spice B+ · Restaurant, Nepalese — Flavorful Nepalese comfort dishes with standout momos and curries near the Old Harbour; warm service, creative touches,...
• SHALIMAR PAKISTANI CUISINE B+ · Pakistani restaurant, Halal-focused — Authentic, spice-forward Pakistani comfort food in downtown Reykjavík with halal assurance and kid options; great...
• Salka Valka eldhús/kitchen B+ · Casual restaurant, Icelandic dishes — Cozy downtown spot for Icelandic comfort plates and sourdough pizzas; food is generally tasty with standout fish stew...
• Forrettabarinn Restaurant & Bar B+ · Restaurant & Bar, Small plates — Creative Icelandic-leaning small plates and excellent 4-course menus at fair Reykjavík prices, strong service and cozy...
• Lóa Matur & Vín B+ · Restaurant, Hotel restaurant — Stylish hotel-restaurant with friendly service and modern Icelandic plates; quality is often very good but recent...
• Bastard Brew & Food B+ · Brewpub, Restaurant — Lively downtown brewpub with crowd-pleasing burgers, tacos, and strong cocktails; great vibe and happy hour, but...
• 101 Bistro B+ · Bistro, Pizza — Casual bistro in central Reykjavík for solid fish and chips and personal pizzas, friendly service, and fair prices for...
• Potturinn og Pannan B+ · Icelandic restaurant, Seafood — Reliable Icelandic comfort cooking with standout lamb and lobster soup; value is fair for Reykjavík, but some seafood...
• Viet Noodles B+ · Vietnamese restaurant, Asian — Warm, family-run Vietnamese near the Old Harbor delivering comforting pho, fried noodles, and banh mi at...
• KRÖST B · Restaurant stall in food hall, Grill — Casual food-hall counter delivering standout cod, Icelandic lamb, and capable burgers with quick service; portions can...
• Just Wingin it B · Chicken wings restaurant, American restaurant — Crowd-pleasing, saucy American-style wings with tons of flavors, counter-service vibe, fair prices for Iceland, and...
• Le KocK B · Burger restaurant, Casual dining — Fun harbor-side spot for creative burgers and baby potatoes with counter ordering and lively bar energy; value is solid...
• Sjávargrillið B · Restaurant, Seafood — Creative Icelandic seafood spot with standout langoustine tacos and tasting menus; great ambiance, occasional service...
• Tommi's Burger Joint B · Burger restaurant, Fast casual — Reliable, tasty burgers with shakes and friendly counter service; good value for Reykjavík, but expect crowds at peak...
• Krua Thai B · Thai restaurant, Asian — Crowded Thai spot off Hallgrímskirkja serving generous, tasty curries and noodles at Iceland-normal prices, with hybrid...
• Arabian Taste B · Casual Middle Eastern, Syrian — Crowd-pleasing Syrian shawarma and falafel at student-friendly prices; great late-night option with some reported...
• Reykjavik Pizzeria B · Pizzeria, Casual dining — Creative, thin-crust pizzas with vegan options in a multi-level, counter-service townhouse just off the main drag;...
• Grandi Mathöll B · Food hall, Casual dining — Harbor-side food hall with standout fish and chips, diverse stalls, and ample seating; solid for mixed groups though...
• Hamborgarabúlla Tómasar B · Burger joint, Casual dining — Classic no-nonsense burgers by the harbour with quick counter service, good fries, and tight seating; strong overall...
• Seabaron B · Seafood restaurant, Casual dining — Harbor-side seafood shack with famous lobster soup and grilled fish skewers; great for a quick, casual meal if you...
• 2Guys B · Burger restaurant and bar, Smash burgers — Hip-hop themed smash-burger spot with counter ordering, lively bar, solid burgers and mixed fries/portion feedback;...
• Grazie Trattoria B · Italian restaurant, Trattoria — Welcoming Italian spot with generous pastas and warm hospitality, though service pace and reheating issues appear...
• Hard Rock Cafe Reykjavik B · Casual dining restaurant, American restaurant — Reliable Hard Rock experience with friendly service, classic American comfort food, lively atmosphere, and...
• Shawarma and Falafel B- · Middle Eastern fast-casual, Shawarma — Crowd-pleasing shawarma and falafel with generous portions and budget-friendly prices for Reykjavík, but expect...
• BakaBaka B- · Restaurant, Bakery — Warm, bustling bakery by day and pizza spot by night with standout pastries and solid pies, but service flow and sit-in...
• Prikið ehf. B- · Breakfast and bar cafe, Brunch — Classic downtown Reykjavik diner-bar with cozy daytime brunch and lively nights; great coffee and happy hour, but...
• Loving Hut Iceland B- · Vegan restaurant, Asian fusion — A fast-casual, fully vegan Asian spot with big portions and budget-friendly prices for Reykjavík; flavorful for many,...
• LEMMY B- · Rock bar and restaurant, Live music venue — High-energy rock bar with a huge beer selection, lively shows, and hearty pub plates; great vibes, but service and...
• The Laundromat Cafe B- · Brunch restaurant, Breakfast — Playful downtown cafe for hearty brunch, burgers, coffee and a working laundromat; tasty crowd-pleasers and kid perks,...
• Reykjavik Roasters B- · Cafe, Coffee roastery — Destination-level coffee with a minimalist, specialty focus; great brews and light bites, but service warmth varies and...
• Icelandic Street Food C+ · Casual restaurant, Icelandic — Cozy downtown soup spot serving Icelandic staples in bread bowls with free refills and waffles; great value and warmth,...
• 22 Bar C+ · Bar, Cocktail bar — Cozy, vinyl-forward bar on Laugavegur with long happy hour, friendly vibes, and a tiny soup-led menu; service warmth...
• 101 Reykjavik Street Food C+ · Casual Icelandic street food, Seafood — Affordable downtown spot for Icelandic-style fish and soups with standout fish and chips, but soup quality and service...
• Loft - HI Eco Hostel & Bar C+ · Cafe-bar with light bites, Hostel bar — Social hostel bar-cafe with a lively rooftop and central location; great for meeting travelers, but street and bar...
• The Irishman Pub C · Irish pub, Bar — Lively downtown Irish pub for Guinness, happy hour pints, and nightly music; great vibe, no kitchen, and service can...
• Kaffibarinn Bar C- · Bar, Cocktail bar — Cozy downtown bar with great DJs, a strong happy hour, and lively late nights; minor noise and occasional...
• Aha.is C- · Delivery platform, Food delivery — Mixed-performance delivery platform with frequent delays and weak support, useful to some but unreliable at peak times.

Top Cuisines

• Nordic — 18 restaurants
• American — 8 restaurants
• Icelandic — 7 restaurants
• Cafe — 4 restaurants
• Middle Eastern — 3 restaurants
• European — 3 restaurants
• Italian — 2 restaurants
• South Asian — 2 restaurants
• Southeast Asian — 2 restaurants
• Breakfast — 2 restaurants

Michelin-Recognized in Reykjavík (1)

• Dill Restaurant A+ · Michelin 1-star

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