Handpicked by a Reykjavik Local Expert, we bring you our guide to 'Top 5 Restaurants in Reykjavik'.
Reykjavik, the capital of Iceland, is a food lover's paradise with a vibrant culinary scene offering a wide range of dining options. Here are the top 5 restaurants in Reykjavik that you must visit:
1. Dill - This Michelin-starred restaurant is known for its innovative Nordic cuisine made with fresh, local ingredients.
2. Grillmarkadurinn - A popular spot for meat lovers, Grillmarkadurinn offers a variety of grilled dishes cooked to perfection.
3. Fish Market - As the name suggests, Fish Market serves up delicious seafood dishes in a modern and stylish setting.
4. Matur og Drykkur - This cozy restaurant specializes in traditional Icelandic dishes with a modern twist, using locally sourced ingredients.
5. Snaps Bistro Bar - A casual bistro offering French-inspired dishes and a great selection of wines and cocktails, perfect for a relaxed evening out.
Whether you're craving innovative Nordic cuisine or traditional Icelandic fare, Reykjavik has a restaurant to satisfy every palate. Make sure to check out these top 5 restaurants on your next visit to this enchanting city.
Fish Company - Fiskfélagið
.gdiv {display: block;width:100%;background-color: #94d901;padding-top: 10px;padding-right: 10px;padding-bottom: 10px;padding-left: 10px;} Book a table The Fish Company is located in one of the oldest houses in Reykjavik, commonly known as the Zimsen building. It dates back to 1884 and was originally situated in Hafnarstræti, a few hundred meters east of its current location. In 200...
Kol Restaurant
.gdiv {display: block;width:100%;background-color: #94d901;padding-top: 10px;padding-right: 10px;padding-bottom: 10px;padding-left: 10px;} Book a table Kol describes itself as a 'casual fine dining restaurant with a big bar.' The name of the restaurant comes from the unique charcoal ('kol' in Icelandic) oven which lends a very special, rustic flavour to the dishes. The cuisine...
Dill Restaurant
.gdiv {display: block;width:100%;background-color: #94d901;padding-top: 10px;padding-right: 10px;padding-bottom: 10px;padding-left: 10px;} Book a table On an island right by the Arctic Circle, where most vegetables grow only for a few short months in the summer, creating a menu from locally sourced ingredients all year round is bound to be a challenge. The master chefs at Dill sa...
Grillmarket - Grillmarkaðurinn
Grillmarkadurinn (Grillmarket) is a top quality grill restaurant located in central Reykjavik and was founded by Icelandic culinary team member Hrefna Rósa Sætran. Grillmarkadurinn aims to please, focusing on haute cuisine, creative culinary and Icelandic ingredients. They work closely with local farmers and buy most of their produce directly from the farm. They strive to highlight the origin of...
Laekjarbrekka / Lækjarbrekka
.gdiv {display: block;width:100%;background-color: #94d901;padding-top: 10px;padding-right: 10px;padding-bottom: 10px;padding-left: 10px;} Book a table Laekjarbrekka is a renowned Icelandic restaurant located in central Reykjavik, in one of the city's oldest buildings, built in 1834. Laekjarbrekka is a sophisticated and elegant restaurant and has been one of the most respected re...
