Reykjavik Travel Guide

Eating Out

Icelandic cuisine is certainly not the most famous around the world but you will find it both tasty and healthy. Fish plays an important part in Icelandic food and the catches from the unpolluted North Atlantic is known for its quality. The main fish used in Icelandic food are cod, plaice, haddock, herring, halibut and shrimp.

Lamb is the most popular meat in Iceland, and with strict regulations about the use of hormones you’ll find the quality very agreeable. Dairy produce is also very important in Iceland and there’s plenty of cheese as well as the popular Skyr, a thick yoghurt type product.

A good restaurant to sample traditional Icelandic food is Einar Ben at Veltusund 1 where you can usually find a good mix of fish, game and seabirds. Siggi Hall located at Thorsgata 1 will give you the best of modern Icelandic cuisine, with some delicious lamb dishes.

For a great value eatery, try Vegamot at Vegamotastig 4, and also a popular night spot. The other extreme is Laekjarbrekka, very expensive but something of a gastronomic delight. Located in a black wooden house, the restaurant has a great atmosphere and an old time feel to it. There is real attention to detail in the decor here, and the food is also superb, with lobster considered the house speciality.