The best restaurants Iceland

Here's the best and almost unique place to eat in the village. The house is full of charm and, in a warm, tavern-like atmosphere, you can sip a good coffee or sit down to a hearty meal. Admire the decoration based on family heirlooms. It also serves as a guesthouse , with 8 rooms tastefully decorated in a vintage and somewhat variegated style. In both the restaurant and the guesthouse, the welcome is competent, professional and smiling.

The restaurant-lounge is located in one of Iceland's first large concrete buildings. This building is known as " Apotekið " or "pharmacy", as it housed Reykjavíkurapotek from 1930 to 1999. Design duo Leifur Welding & Brynhildur Guðlaugsdóttir created Apotek kitchen and bar. The concept was to retain the integrity of the building and its history while creating a modern, fun and relaxed atmosphere. Go for the salmon and mushrooms and then save room for the city's best-known pastries.

This charming little bar and restaurant with its atypical decor brings you hot dishes, beers and snacks. The food is good and affordable. Located right in the heart of town, it's a popular spot for tourists and those staying at the hostel of the same name. The atmosphere is friendly and far from the madness of traditional youth hostels, a perfect address for solo travelers. A large bay window allows you to enjoy the view of the main street.

At Tapas Barinn, you can sample over 70 tapas, salted fish, paella, lobster, puffins and much more. Lamb with licorice sauce and local dates called "beikonvafinn" (everyone has to try them at least once), not to mention the succulent lobster tails cooked in garlic! You can also choose from a selection of main courses. Our tip: for an authentic Hispanic feel, you must try their famous sangria with lots of fruit (fruit from their secret recipe!)

This restaurant is located in the "capital" of salted fish, not far from a museum dedicated to this method of preservation, and of course serves many fish dishes. You can enjoy them in a beautiful wooden house, with its nice wooden decor, a stone's throw from the sea. Cheap burgers and meat dishes with sauce are also offered as well as ice cream for dessert. Don't forget to ask the chef for the fish of the day. A restaurant that is as friendly as it is delicious, and whose value for money is often appreciated and acclaimed.

The best address on the island without a doubt! This is an address as precious as it is unmissable. The Slippurinn is indeed a family restaurant which shows that one can combine tradition, history and modernity. Fresh products, an irreproachable service, a historical setting in an old building of the port (a workshop which was closed about thirty years ago), a quality/price ratio rare in Iceland. Reservations are recommended. Of note: Chef Gísli Matthías Audunsson represented Iceland in 2012 at Nordic Chefs.

Before, during and after the adventure, the restaurant is open all day long. Everyone is welcome to eat at Midgard, travellers and locals alike, which is what makes it so charming. The Midgard café, bar and restaurant are therefore open every day. The food is carefully designed to reflect the Midgard philosophy: healthy, fresh and beautifully presented at affordable prices. It's also a great place to chill out with the kids, a real base camp for your stay with its trendy decoration (special mention to the hanging hammock!).

HVER restaurant is located in the lobby of the Hotel Örk. It offers an à la carte menu and group menus, making it an ideal place to stop off on the way to Reykjavik and the south. There's a choice of burgers, seafood, grills and vegetarian recipes. Of course, there are a few nuggets, like their soups for starters, or Skyr and homemade ice creams for dessert. The bar is open every day, with a good selection of beers, wines and spirits. Go there with your eyes closed!

Welcome to Saeta Svínið Gastropub, where many events are held with a very interesting happy hour for the price. The strength of the place is the local ingredients and the beer. Tasty and fun food made with fresh ingredients. A unique selection of Icelandic beer - 20 on tap, 10 on draught -, and craft cocktails to accompany the food. Ideal for breakfast, late lunch, dinner or just a drink in a relaxed and fun atmosphere.

The restaurant offers a unique fusion of Japanese and South American cuisine combined with the freshness of Icelandic ingredients. The menu is created to take full advantage of these influences and offers a wide range of selections, exciting little appetizers, stylish new sushi and even an incredible steak platter - perfect for two. This is truly a sushi party, a taste explosion, you have to have done it once to understand this unique atmosphere with of course a house made cocktail. A real pleasure for the palate.

This hotel-restaurant is first and foremost a family farm with a warm and friendly staff. Over the years, the establishment has become completely self-sufficient in meat. The menu therefore depends directly on the animals raised on site. You'll be able to say hello to the cattle, which are not confined to pens as they roam freely. On the menu, delicious burgers: beef with brie and honey mustard sauce, grilled lamb and teriyaki, or vegetarian steak... You can also sleep on site.

Feeling hungry after your visit to the thermal baths? The Krauma restaurant serves Icelandic cuisine using the freshest ingredients from the local farm. In a serene setting, you'll enjoy a spectacular view of Europe's most powerful hot spring. Excellent soups and burgers as well as vegetarian dishes are on the menu, all for prices that remain reasonable and in the middle of the range. Save room for the duo dessert! A nice break to extend a moment of well-being.

Located right next to the Bonus, this popular address serves as a bakery, café and restaurant. After shopping at the supermarket, don't hesitate to buy fresh bread! There is also a wide range of pastries and sandwiches for a quick lunch. You can also stop here for a while to have a hot drink inside. When the weather is nice, don't hesitate to enjoy the terrace, the view on the sea is superb.

Need a little break during your visit? Open since 2000, this restaurant just a few steps from the port is housed in one of the town's oldest houses, built in 1883! Here, satisfaction is the order of the day. In a warm and authentic setting, you'll be spoilt for choice at more than reasonable prices. You'll find a varied menu with good local dishes, meat and fish dishes, as well as a few pizzas. Value for money is excellent, and service is fast and efficient.